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7 <br /> the Surface Water Study Committee. OWASA is very concerned about the <br /> possible effects of such a bill on water management in Orange County. <br /> In order to increase the current levels of water transferred from OWASA <br /> to Hillsborough, Hillsborough would have to go through a 13-point <br /> permitting process. She asked the Board's assistance in opposing this <br /> proposed legislation. <br /> JOHN HARTWELL arrived at 7:45. <br /> Commissioner Hartwell emphasized that the bill is vague, <br /> subjective and sometimes inconsistent which makes it difficult to <br /> determine its probably impact upon the environment, the economy or the <br /> operations of local government in our region. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt the resolution as stated below and <br /> authorize the Chair to sign. <br /> RESOLUTION REGARDING DRAFT LEGISLATION ON WATER TRANSFERS <br /> WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly's Surface Water <br /> Study Committee will consider on November 8, 1990 legislation to <br /> restrict water transfers, and <br /> WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners has a long <br /> standing commitment to improving the quality of life for County citizens <br /> through the wise and environmentally sensitive management of water <br /> resources, and <br /> WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the draft bill and found it <br /> potentially detrimental to both the ecology and the economy of Orange <br /> County, <br /> Now, THEREFORE, be it resolved: <br /> 1. That the Board of Commissioners requests that members of the <br /> Surface Water Study Committee and legislators representing Orange County <br /> oppose adoption of the draft legislation, and <br /> 2 . That the Board requests that the legislature review state <br /> water law comprehensively and revise it as needed so as to bring <br /> consistency to its parts, to ensure that the capacities of streams and <br /> lakes are respected, and to encourage the efficient use of water supply <br /> resources for the benefit of all North Carolina citizens. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> VII. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE <br /> VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> A. RENCHER STREET CDBG PROGRAM AMENDMENT <br />