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11 <br /> Implementation Program <br /> Option 2 <br /> •Gerrymander line to reflect past taxing boundaries <br /> •Resurvey line to create new boundary <br /> Contact Persons <br /> Orange County <br /> —Willie Best, Orange County Assistant Manager <br /> —Craig Benedict, Orange County Planning Director <br /> —Steve Averett, Orange County Information Technology/GIS <br /> Alamance County <br /> —Clyde Albright, County Attorney <br /> —Bruce Walker, GIS Manager <br /> Commissioner Jacobs pointed out that this issue has been ongoing for years. <br /> Geof Gledhill said that this predates any litigation and it originally arose when the <br /> mapping staff and mapping systems realized there were problems with the line. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that he has heard from people in Mebane about the costs of <br /> moving the line. He would like some additional information on the costs of keeping the line the <br /> same in the 9th Street area. <br /> Willie Best made reference to the southeastern end and said that these residents <br /> receive Orange County services, and if they are not allowed to stay in Orange County, then it <br /> would be difficult to receive services from Alamance because of the creek that separates them <br /> from that part of Alamance County. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz asked about the process for making that kind of shift in the line. <br /> Geof Gledhill said that locating a disputed boundary would be done by the two Boards <br /> of County Commissioners adopting resolutions recording the maps. There would be no <br /> difficulty in changing the line if both boards agreed. <br /> Willie Best said that the staff has had some outreach meetings and there are a small <br /> number of people affected. There is also a website with information for the public. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked if the Manager's Office has talked with Alamance County <br /> and Laura Blackmon said that she has met with Alamance County officials several times. The <br /> outreach meetings have been held jointly. Each of the County Commissioners needs to <br /> decide how to proceed at this point. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked for a list of points of negotiation with the pros and cons. <br /> Willie Best said that there are a number of issues - schools, taxes, emergency services, <br /> voting, etc. <br /> Chair Foushee asked that the County Commissioners get the information from Willie <br /> Best on hardcopy so it will be easier to follow. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that supporting material is needed, especially about school <br /> systems and interlocal agreements. He asked that this be articulated in a few bullet points <br /> under each of the items. <br /> Chair Foushee said that it is almost impossible to move forward with just this <br /> information. <br />