ORD-2008-069 - Proposed Animal Ordinance Amendment on the Tethering of Dogs

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f�vlex')- X09- a4 y " I, Mike Mills said that NCDOT would defer this item and have a community meeting. Commissioner Carey made reference to the realignment of Eubanks Road and Old NC 86 and asked whether it included purchase of the right -of -way, and Mike Mills said that they are going to and get the right -of -way free of charge. Commissioner Gordon asked what happens if the Ben Wilson Road issue cannot be resolved, and Mike Mills.said that the funding would go to Hensley Road. PUBLIC COMMENT: Lynne Holtkamp is a property owner on Ben Wilson Road. She said that she has letters from landowners along the road and in the adjoining area. She thanked the Board for its work on this. Chair Jacobs asked her to briefly summarize the points of the letters. Lynne Holtkamp said that the residents would abide by whatever the Board wishes to do. The residents have had conversations with DOT and there are only eight houses on the road and it is completely rural with no traffic. The residents believe that having the road paved would lead to future potential development, which is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan for this area. If the Board decides to defer paving, then she will present the letters at that time. Sara Shields lives on Jimmy Ed Road, which is a very rural road with three homes on it. It is a road that goes nowhere and there is one church at the beginning of the,road, which is probably the reason why it has been bumped up to be considered for paving. The residents did not know that the road was going to be paved until recently, so they are not prepared to present letters from homeowners about how they feel about this. The residents would like an opportunity to gather this together. She asked that the County Commissioners defer this until there is a general consensus. She said that the residents have been told that their land values would be higher if the road was paved, but they would like to maintain the, rural character. She said that, with all of the budget problems, paving a road that goes nowhere just seems inappropriate. Todd Shields is a landowner on Jimmy Ed Road and he reiterated what Sara Shields said. He said that it does not make sense to him to pave this road with the budget crisis as it is. Commissioner Carey said that the monies being spent for paving roads is not available for the County to use for funding of the schools, but it can only be used for paving roads. The Board of County Commissioners cannot take the money to use for something else. Sara Shields asked if there was a way to get some time to get the community together and Mike Mills said that DOT could meet with the community or survey the road first. He said that the road could be partially paved for the church. This can be deferred until DOT meets with the homeowners. The money will stay in Orange County and the secondary road system. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to defer Ben Wilson Road and Jimmy Ed Road and approve the remainder of the 2008 -2009 Secondary Roads Construction Program for Orange County; and that the Board requests a report from Mike Mills, Chuck Edwards, and staff to see how the meetings with the residents are going. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Proposed Animal Ordinance Amendment on the Tethering of Dons The Board conducted a public hearing for a proposed ordinance amendment to the Orange County Animal Ordinance restricting the tethering of dogs, and considered adoption of the ordinance amendment. Animal Services Director Bob Marotto said that there has been a concerted effort involved in staff and the citizen advisors and the process has gone on. for a year and a half or