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705 h1rs. Barbara Cleveland, representing Lake Forest Association, addressed the Board to question strict enforcement of the county ordinance. She recited the long history of non-cooperation of the developer of Pine Knob Subdivision with the county. Mrs. Cleveland also introduced Mr. J. R. Young, a landscape service operator, who pointed out what he felt to be an excessive rate of siltation occurring in Lake Forest. Mrs. Cleveland then requested the Board authorize Mr. Freeman to proceed against the developer of Pine Knob Subdivision. Mr. Freeman recounted the latest history of his activities with the developer of Pine Knob Subdivision: On July 21, the developer was notified that he was in violation of the county erosion control ordinance and what he must do to correct these violations. He was given two working days to perform this task. A second letter was sent on August 14th pointing out the developer's continuous violation of the erosion control ordinance. Following this letter, some work was performed; however, this site has no effective erosion control mechanism operating at this time- Mr. Freeman suggested the Board levy civil penalties or institute civil action requesting injunctive relief against the developer. Commissioner Willhoit inquired what had happened since last winter at this site. Mr. Freeman replied that on Qecember 15 and Qecember 22, the site was found to be in compliance. Sometime between then and July 21, the erosion control measures installed at the site failed and the site fell out of compliance. Commissioner Willhoit then moved the Board impose the maximum civil penalties allowed under the ordinance calculated from August 16. Commissioner Gustaveson offered a second to Commissioner Willhoit's motion. After conferring with Commissioner Gustaveson, Commissioner Willhoit withdrew his motion and introduced a second motion again requesting the county impose the maximum civil penalties ~ this time from August 20. Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion. Uote: ayes, 3; noes, 0. Commissioner Walker was not in the room at the time of this vote. Commissioner Pinney suggested that the Board have the County Attorney submit a plan seeking injunctive relief against the developer of Pine Knob Subdivision at its meeting on the September 19. Commissioner Willhoit then moved that the staff review in long term perspective the county's current erosion control ordinance as it pertains to Pine Knob Subdivision. Commissioner Pinney seconded this motion. Vote: ayes, 4; noes D. Commissioner Willhoit raised the question about the exemption of Guy Phillips project from the provisions of the erosion control ordinance. This project is not financed with State funds. He asked the Manager to speak with Superintendent Hanes about this project and its erosion control problems. Commissioner Whitted arrived at this time. Agenda Item No. 106: The Erosion Control Officer reported Stage Coach Run development not to be in compliance with erosion control ordinance. He had no specific recommendation for the Board regarding this matter. Commissioner Willhoit moved the Board levy a $10.00 per day penalty in this case. Commissioner Whitted offered a second to this motion. Vote: ayes, Commissioners Whitted, Willhoit and Gustaveson; noes, Commissioners Pinney and Walker. Agenda Item No. 3: Commissioner Pinney moved to declare the week of 5entember 10th as Public Health Week in Orange County. Commissioner Willhoit offered a second to Commissioner Pinney's motion. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0. For copy of Proclamation, see page '~:°~ of this hook. Agenda Item No. 4: Mr. Wes Hare, Chairman of the Orange County Youth Needs Task Force, reported this group endorse a request of the Orange County School Board for $7,500 to support a counselor for the in-school suspension program being operated by the Orange County school system. These funds are to come from additional monies to be made available to the Community Based Alternatives Program. Commissioner Pinney moved acceptance of this recommendation. Commissioner Willhoit offered a second. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.