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additional water conservation is substantially less cost-effective than other options <br /> evaluated. OWASA-funded support for such programs is not recommended at this <br /> time. <br /> The Long-Range Water Supply Plan Update report presents a very positive future for OWASA <br /> and the communities it serves. Through aggressive, proactive conservation-focused actions, <br /> future generations living and working in OWASA's service area will be able to enjoy a reliable <br /> supply of high quality drinking water with far less capital investment than predicted nine years <br /> ago. <br /> The complete Draft Long-Range Water Supply Plan Update report and Appendices, which <br /> include the technical memoranda on which the report is based, is posted on the OWASA <br /> website at www.owasa.org. <br /> Commissioner Gordon arrived at 7:13 p.m. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked about the agreement with the quarry and American Stone <br /> and Ed Holland said that they have not heard anything at OWASA and if there were <br /> complaints, they would go to the Health Department or American Stone. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked for a report regarding the agreement for amenities offered <br /> to the neighborhood next to the quarry. He would like an update on how the agreement is <br /> working. <br /> Frank Clifton said that the Health Department is monitoring this area and some wells <br /> have been replaced. Staff will provide an update to the Board of County Commissioners. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that the stone quarry on NC 57 was supposed to come up <br /> for a permit renewal in 2008-2009 and there was also talk about an asphalt plant. He heard on <br /> the radio two days ago that DOT was going to start repaving 1-85 in Orange County. He wants <br /> an update on this area. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz asked if there are other providers that would have water <br /> available in water shortages and Ed Holland said that would be the Town of Cary. He said that <br /> OWASA would have the capacity to buy up to 7 million gallons per day from Cary through <br /> Durham. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if OWASA had a legislative agenda and have they <br /> brought up the idea of a rebate or subsidy for replacing high-flow plumbing fixtures with low <br /> flow ones. Ed Holland said that OWASA does not have anything in the works as of now. He <br /> said that they have realized over the past two years that these changes are taking place <br /> without legislative involvement. <br /> 4. Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Yuhasz, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger <br /> to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: <br /> a. Minutes <br /> The Board approved the minutes from October 6, 2009 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. <br /> b. Appointments <br /> (1) Affordable Housing Advisory Board — Reappointment <br /> The Board reappointed Vivian Herndon-Latta to a second term ending June 30, 2012 to the <br /> Affordable Housing Advisory Board. <br />