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~u~ minor subdivisions and three major subdivisions have been considered since the subdivision procedures have been amended. The new procedures have not been worked out rather smoothly. Chairman Whitted read a Resolution of Appreciation for the service of Ervin G. Dobson, who has resigned as Planning Director. The next item discussed was the proposal from the Town of. Chapel Hill regarding the use, improvement and maintenance of certain properties for recreational purposes. The Board reviewed the agreement and Commissioner GUstaveson stated that he felt the agreement did not provide a mechanism for the County nor Carrboro's use of the properties for recreational purposes. He suggested that a statement be inserted in Section 10 of the agreement. Mrs. Josepha.ne Barbour asked that the Board discuss the draft s~--.~~_• ~ ~,.t ~ :. of the County s Conference on Balanced Growth & Economic Development w1i~'dr@~. had been prepared by Regional J, Council of Governments. She stated tY~~ ~`'' she was not pleased with the draft, as it did not speak to items dis use ~.~• at the conference of November 2, 1977. ~'t ';' ~ jF I..`F.R Discussion ensued. The County Manager was asked to contact Ray G~~ and asked that he not submit the regional report to the State just y 't~~~•' The meeting was adjourned. Rich r it C airman Agatha Johnson, Clerk RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR THE SERVICE OF ERVIN G. DOBSON WHEREAS, On March 17, 1975, Ervin G. Dobson became director of th.e Orange County Planning Department, and WHEREAS, Since March 1975, Ervin G. Dobson has worked patiently and tire- lessly for the installation.of a comprehensive planning program and there- by helped promote progressive changes in the planning process in Orange County, and • WHEREAS, His personable and patient approach has helped Orange County citizens become aware of and involved in the management of Orange County resources, and 6JHEREAS, Through his efforts Ervin G. Dobson has earned the respect and esteem of the government officials and citizens of Orange County, and llHEREA5, The Board of County Commissioners, Planning Baard, Planning Depart- ment, and citizens of Orange County are indebted to Ervin G. Dobson for his dedicated service, and WHEREAS, Ervin G. Dobsan has determined that it is now time for him to channel his efforts toward a new career; NOW, THEREFORE, $E IT RE50l,VED, That the Orange County Board of Commissioners takes action through its members an behalf of the citizens of Orange County to express to Ervin G. Dobson its sincere appreciation and graditude for his years of service and his contributions to Orange County and the field of planning, and further wish to him Success in his future endeavors. Let a copy of this resolution be presented to Ervin G. Dobson and a copy of . this resolution be included in the minutes of this meeting, this the 28th day of November. 1977.