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site. Mayor Johnson indicated that they were not depending on University Station for the reservoir but rather that they were going to use that money to replace infrastructure that needs replacement. 2. COUNTY/TOWN COMMITMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE PLANNING AGREEMENT AND PROCESS Commissioner Gordon asked if the Town feels that all the area in the Cooperative Planning Zone will eventually be part of the town and Town Commissioner Smith indicated that they will not be expanding west, east or south and that it will be urban to the Rural Buffer. In answer to a comment from Commissioner Insko about the small area plan for Chapel Hill, Chair Carey indicated that the concept of small area planning is something the Board needs to look at and give the Planning Board some direction. This would be contingent on the commitment of the County and Town to the CPZ agreement. Town Commission Rose asked if water and sewer have been deleted from the open space area amendment and emphasized that Hillsborough needs to know what is happening in this area. Commissioner Gordon stated that the County was caught with zoning that University Station did not fit into. The density was about twice what was permitted. In answer to a question from Marvin Collins about economics interfering with the Cooperative Planning Agreement, Town Commissioner Rose indicated that the Town is desperate. Town Commissioner Lorenz stated that the Town is trying to play catchup from the last 10 to 20 years. They have made some progress. They have a "Vision 2010 Plan", with water and sewer plans and other things in place to go forward. Town Commissioner Rose indicated that they are not necessarily interested in annexation but they are interested in making money. Commissioner Gordon emphasized that dense development does mean specific costs for the County like schools, etc. She asked about the income from University Station and was told that the user rate would incorporate specific costs. Commissioner Insko made reference to the Cooperative Planning Map and stated that what she is hearing is that the Town needs the County to approve developments so that the Town can provide water and sewer and increase their base. Commissioner Willhoit made reference to the process and stated that the County plans to go to public hearing in May on the CPZ and adopt the Land Use Plan in November. What they cannot hold up is the rural character recommendations. Everything must be in place before it is adopted. Also, one of the proposed Economic Development Districts is in the I-40 area which is on the CPZ map. He expressed concern about this node.