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2 <br /> meeting last week, it was evident that positions have changed. He feels <br /> that Johnston County will also withdraw from Triangle J. At that time, <br /> Triangle J will probably rethink its role. An assertive person will be <br /> necessary to stand up for the interest of Orange County. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit emphasized that the County should not <br /> assume that the only way to get enforcement for regulating the disposal <br /> of sludge is to work out an agreement with the State. While the County <br /> needs to be aggressive, the State should be forced to enforce their own <br /> regulations. The County's assumption should be that the State is <br /> responsible and needs to do their job. <br /> Chairman Carey noted that although enforcement by the State would <br /> be desirable, the County still needs to develop a program for monitoring <br /> the disposal of sludge. <br /> Commissioner Marshall announced that Jim Ritchey has taken the <br /> appointment of the General Manager of the Triangle Transit Authority. <br /> He has a good educational background and has demonstrated through his <br /> work experience to be a tremendous professional. She asked for the <br /> active support of the Commissioners in the work of the TTA and in <br /> particular for the dedicated source of funds. She noted that Mr. <br /> Buchanan will be replaced on the Board of Transportation during December <br /> or January. She urged the Board to get to know the new member as soon <br /> as possible and the new member be encouraged to attend the meetings of <br /> the TTA on which he serves as an exofficio member. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis asked for a status report on Carden's <br /> Mobile Home Park. Paul Thames stated that the encroachment agreement <br /> was approved by the State on October 15. The construction plans for the <br /> forced main at Cardens have been submitted to DEM. When the plans are <br /> approved the owners of Cardens have thirty days to complete the <br /> construction. <br /> Chairman Carey distributed to Commissioners Elect Alice Gordon <br /> and Verla Insko a video that was done by County Staff. <br /> II. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT <br /> John Link announced that Orange County is one of fifteen <br /> recipients of a $20,000 planning grant to develop an application to the <br /> Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation for the $1,000, 000 grant they are going to <br /> provide called "opportunities for families". <br /> III. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA <br /> John Link added to the agenda a resolution for Home Health Care <br /> and a resolution for Extended Area Service. <br /> IV. AUDIENCE COMMENTS <br /> A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA <br /> Chairman Moses Carey announced that anyone who wants to speak <br /> to an item on the printed agenda will be recognized at the appropriate <br /> time. <br /> B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA - None <br /> PUBLIC CHARGE <br />