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a • . <br /> 8 <br /> Max Kennedy, a builder in Orange County, indicated that this <br /> program would not particular affect his work as a builder. However, <br /> he believed that it would greatly affect the future homeowner. He <br /> believes that fewer citizens will be able to afford homes in Orange <br /> County if the PDR program is approved. He requested that this <br /> program not be approved. He stated that he had more confidence in a <br /> free market economy than one managed by government. <br /> Don Cox, indicated that he owns 13 acres of land in Orange County <br /> and has many ancestors buried in this County. He fully supports this <br /> method of purchasing development rights to preserve farmland. He <br /> stated a fear that if transportation costs rise, it would not be <br /> possible to plant food on enough land to feed the local population. <br /> This proposal will ensure that the good farmland will stay in farm <br /> use. <br /> John Hartley, a local developer and builder, stated that there is <br /> extreme pressure toward growth in the County. He feels there is a <br /> need to pass this proposal so that the County does not lose its most <br /> valuable asset of open space. He fully supports the Purchase of <br /> Development Rights. <br /> Don Collins, an Orange County resident, stated that he lives in <br /> the Rural Buffer south of 1-85 on Old 86. He indicated that he needs <br /> more information in order to make a decision about this program. <br /> Until he is better informed he will oppose it. <br /> Bruce Peters, a local resident, indicated that he owns a large <br /> farm in upstate New York and is involved in a similar program. He <br /> suggested that they not involve the Federal Government in this <br /> program. <br /> Chair Carey repeated that this is a voluntary program. Each <br /> farmer has the right to choose which portion of his farm he wants to <br /> include in a transfer of development rights program. <br /> Lyn Jaffey, an Orange County resident, indicated relief and <br /> excitement that the County is considering this program. She is in <br /> support of the program and requested that this program not be stopped <br /> because of perceived drawbacks. She asked if development rights could <br /> be sold to the developers. <br /> There being no further comments the meeting was adjourned. The <br /> next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held on <br /> August 23, 1994 in the Orange Water and Sewer Authority's Community <br /> Meeting Room, Carrboro, North Carolina. <br /> Moses Carey, Jr. , Chair <br /> Beverly Blythe, Clerk <br />