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• • t i ! (package one of the 70 million dollar package less the .technolo ies g ) VOTE: UNANIMOUS On the subject of taking a sample poll, John Link stated that the number of people polled would be 100 . He will report back at the next meeting about the process and timing of doing a poll . The Board discussed when to do the survey and could not agree on whether to do it before the educational process or after. The Board decided to deal with #3 and #4 after the public hearing. C. BOND REFERENDUM TIMETABLE John Link noted that if a bond referendum is approved in May, the impact on the tax rate would occur in 1993 . If it were approved in November it would have an impact on the tax rate for 1993--94 . Commissioner Halkiotis asked about the attorney' s cost for the referendum process and was told it would cost approximately $10, 000 . He asked that the County look into getting a bond attorney from North Carolina instead of New York. D. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCING OPTIONS Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes presented a report which identified possible housing financing options/methods to further the creation of affordable housing in the County. This list of options was presented as information to the Board for future reference and consideration. VIII . ITEMS FOR DECISION -• REGULAR AGENDA A. ORDINANCE REGULATING HUNTING AND FISHING This item was presented by John Link. He recapped that in the 1991 Session of the North Carolina General Assembly, Orange County gained enabling g legislation which permits the County to adopt an ordinance regulating certain aspects of hunting and fishing. In the last few months, County staff has worked with a task force of citizens to review a recommended ordinance and to discuss how best to implement the ordinance in Orange County. They not only worked on an ordinance but also worked on an education campaign so that citizens will understand the context. The ordinance spells out the responsibility of the hunter and the landowner. Geoff Gledhill outlined the main points in the ordinance. This ordinance applies to land which is posted by the owner. The posting requirements are the same as those used by the state in the state' s land posting regulations . It is a violation of this ordinance for an individual to hunt or fish without written permiss ion in their possession. on. It is a violation of this ordinance to mutilate a sign which has been posted. Hunting clubs must have written permission if the members are on posted land. Commissioner Halkiotis spoke in support of this ordinance. He thanked Mr. Bill Lester and the Wildlife Commission for their help. The Sheriff' s Department will have the responsibility of enforcing this ordinance. He noted that the Recreation & Parks Department has done a wonderful job in providing a hunting safety course. John Link explained that the educational effort will include distributing flyers to get the word out about the new ordinance. Also, the County is going to offer