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Some Board members felt that more flexibility was needed so that the County could negotiate with various companies; others felt that the question was not so much competitivness with other counties as what Orange County could afford to do. Mr. Thompson said in his research among other counties and municipalities, most had a "fund" but it was subject to availability of money for projects-: Additional comments by the Board included a desire to see 1) the number of_ people to be employed; 2) if the industry were clean; 3)' higher than average wages; and, 4) the number of Orange County residents to be employed (i.e. those not to be brought in from outside). Commissioner Willhojt suggested that the "beginning point be that the money advanced"for water or sewer lines extension be repaid and the factors mentioned above could sway the County in that regard. The Board asked that.the Man.ager. c.heck into the ownership question of the lines once built and to investigate with the water/sewer providers in the County pro- visions they have for extension of lines and tap on fees. This item is to be returned to a later agenda. 7. Proclamation--November 15-21 Children's Book Week: Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, to proclaim November 15-21, 1982, Children's Book Week in Orange County. (That Proclamation is on page 7 If of this book.) Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, O. 3. Proposed Zoning Text Amendments: Commissioner Gustaveson, moved, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, to place the proposed zoning text amendments dealing with Sections 6.16.6.1; 6.16.6.2 and 6.16.12 on the agenda for the .Public Hearing on November 22, 1982. Vote: Ayes, 5; noes,''O. 4. Dumont Drive Participatory Paving petition: Commissioner Gustaveson moved to accept the petition to add Dumont Drive to the Participatory Paving Program; Com- missioner Walker seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0. (See pages 21-aL of this book for a copy of the petition.) 5. Tax Refund Requests:- Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to approve the tax refund requests (see page of this book for names and amount) as recommended by the Tax Supervisor. Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0. The Manager announced to the Board that County Tax Supervisor Lloyd had scored the highest of any person in the history of the Institute of Government on ' the exam for certification of Tax Supervisors. Mr. Lloyd received a round of applause and congratulations from the Board for his achievement.