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~:, v~.o from the County Planning Department, and Agatha Johnson, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Whitted asked that prior to the meeting convening as a public hearing, that the Board of Commissioners discuss one item regarding the Orange-Person-Chatham Mental Health Center. He informed the Board that at a recent legislative conference, one concern was to support efforts to get 4.25 million dollars restored to the State budget for the coming fiscal year. This recommendation was made by the Secretary to the Department of Human Resources, however, this was left out of the Advisory Budget Committee proposed budget. Funds which were recommended by the Committee were 1.25 million for Mental Health in designated locations. He stated that many counties represented at the conference indicated that they would propose local legislation for additional funding for Mental Health which hopefully would draw to the attention of the General Assembly, the need for addi- tional funding. Mr. Whitted stated he had asked the County Attorney to draw up a local bill for the Board's consideration and a resolution in support of an appropriation of $172,000 for the Orange-Person-Chatham Mental Health Center. Upon motion of Commissioner Willhoxt, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to approve the Resolution and the Clerk was instructed to forward copies of the Resolution and the Bi11 to the Orange and Person Counties Congressional Delegatien. (For copy of Resolution and Bill, see page 5gp of this book.) Chairman Whitted then turned the meeting over to Dr. Robert Bonar. Dr. Bonar informed the Boards that the rezoning request of Sunmark Industries had been withdrawn. Dr. Bonar then referred to Item #2 on the Agenda: Request of Gurtis Bane. This request is to rezone from Residential to General Commercial 105 acres out of 260.75 acres in Eno Township. Eddie Kirk from the Planning Staff informed the Boards that this pro- perty is located between I-$5 and Old Highway Number 10. Uses generally found in General commercial zones include public and private utilities, sale of farm merchandise, mobile home sales, offices, wholesale and re- tail sales, automobile service stations, and non-residential storage of closed structures. He stated that presently found in the area are businesses of general commercial nature, a mobile home park, church property, and two sub- divisions. Mr. Bane has drawn plans, which will be submitted to the Board at a later time, which indicate his desire to establish a subdivision with approximately 36 lots in the area. Chairman Bonar asked if there were person present who wished to speak in favor of the rezoning request. Mr. Curtis Bane stated he had sought the advise aF professionals of how to manage this property and there is a question in their minds as to whether or not this property could be used for anything other than commer- cial. He pointed out to the Board that utilities lines run through the property as well as railroad tracks. He stated he felt this was an ideal location to serve the growth of the area in coming years. Rufus Caulder, a land planner from Durham, stated in his opinion, this property is ideal for general commercial use, with the accessability to I-$5 and with the railroad tracks located conveniently. Chairman Bonar asked if anyone wished to speak against the rezoning request. An unidentified lady spoke against the rezoning of this property. An unidentified male stated the letter he received stated this pro- perty was located on State Road 1812, when the property actually is situ- ated on State Road 1713. This person further spoke against the rezoning request. Discussin ensued between the two Boards. The consensus of the Boards was that improper notice had been given regarding the location of this property, as it ip~:located on State Road 1713 and not State Road 1812.