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r,, 4 .. -. Chairman Whitted stated that since Orange County has agreed to allo- cate water from Lake Orange to OWASA~ and if the Town of Hillsborough also agreed to this, the County should decide how low Lake Orange should be drawn by next summer. He added that he felt the County should proceed with planning with Mr. Wray for an allocation system from Lake Orange. Commissioner Willhoit suggested that figures and maps be gathered of Hillsborough's distribution system and their extraterritorial jurisdiction. Commissioner Gustaveson stated he felt it would be useful to work with the State in developing criteria for not only water quality but also criteria regarding water reserve and capacity which the County should have regarding the growth in the area and the anticipated number of water lines which should be in place during the next few years. He stated that it was important to develop guidelines and criteria in terms of water resource planning and also to determine who is responsible for allocating and plan- ning for water resources in Orange County. He reminded the Board that the Eno River Task Farce had recommended that the Upper Eno and its tributaries be studied for future water needs. He suggested that this recommendation be considered and to tie into the Seven Mile Creek area. Commissioner (;ustaveson urged the Board to make this water resources planning a priority. Commissioner Whitted suggested that an Ad Hoc Committee of individuals who are interested in water resources be appointed to plan with the State some future allocation system for the area. Commissioner Gustaveson suggested that the first step be to invite the State to help the County develop guidelines and criteria for an interim allocation plan. He recommended that suggestions be ready by the September 6, 1977 meeting of persons to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee. This committee should be made up of one person from the ?'own of Hillsborough, Eno River Association, Orange Water-Sewer Authority, one County Commissioner, a member of the Orange/Alamance Water System, a member of the County staff, one person appointed by the Agriculture Extension Chairman, who is interest- ed in the matter of irrigation. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, it was moved and adopted that such an Ad Hoc Committee should be established. The staff was requested to write letters to these organiza- tions informing them of the proposed Ad Hoc Committee. Mr. Josephine Barbour suggested that the Board include some citizens living along the Eno River on the Committee, a non member of the Eno River Association. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that the Agriculture Department would appoint someone with an agricultural interest. Chairman Whitted asked that the Board discuss a resolution received from the Carx'boro Board of Aldermen regarding the Lincoln Gvmnasium and Maintenance Facility be used for Recreation facility in Southern Orange County. Commissioner Willhoit stated that he hoped the County would consider pursuing the idea of using Lincoln Gymnasium as a Recreation facility. Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the Chairman direct a letter to the Chapel Hill School Board requesting a meeting of repxesentatzyes of their Board and the Commissioners to discuss the eventual use of the Lincoln Gymnasium. Commissioner Willhoit seconded the motion.. Commissioner Pinney stated that he felt the Chapel Hill Board of Aldermen should make some official statement before the Commissioners take action since they .are the Board that originated the idea. Discussion ensued. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, Voting aye on the motion were Commissioners Gustaveson, Plalker, Willhoit and Whitted. Voting nay was Commissioner Pinney. The motion was declared passed.