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F.. stated that APS could make recommendations to the Board on the feasibility of a CaLmty- wide dog control ordumme and that this issue should not be considered along with wild and exotic animals. She requested the County Attorney to research 1) penalties that could be placed an those who violate-an animal control ordinance and 2) the question of "grandfatlaeri ' of any animals already in the County if an ordinance regulating such wild animals is enacted. C mi sioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Cam3issioner Walker, to approve the Manager's recamx ndation # 8, that is, "7he North Carolina General Assembly should be requested to consider more extensive legislation wbi.ch will apply state- wide. An expanded role for the State should be encouraged." Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0. It was agreed, by consensus, that this vote was separate from any other action that would be taken. Commissioner Willhoit moved to adopt recommendations # 7 and # 3 excluding the animals at the University of North Carolina used for research purposes. Notion died for lack of a second. I Commissioner Lloyd moved to adopt recommendations # 3 and # 7, that is, "'Wild animals' shall include all species not traditionally considered domesticated;" ,and, "All persons, firms or coporations must register within 45 days all wild animals in their possession with the County. The n tuber, species (Catmon and bio- logical) name and location of the animals as well as the owner or possessor's name and address should be provided;" the motion continues to exclude those animals used by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hall for research and/or teaching pur- poses. C=3i.ssioner Walker seeded the motion with an amendment, accepted by Cammi.s- sioner Lloyd, that this registration is for infommation purposes only. Vote: Ayes, 3, (Commissioners Lloyd, Walker and W Ilhoit); noes, 2 (Commissioners Marshall and Wk tted). The County Attorney told the Board that this action world have the same effect as an ordinance therefore, it would need to have a second reading at the next regular meeting of the Board (March 7, 1983). Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to rescind the action just taken and to move it in toto substituting 21 days for the 45 days in recommendation # 7. Vote: Ayes, 4 (Caamissioners Lloyd, Walker, 14dtted and Willhoit); noes, 1 (Commissioner Marshall). This will be on the agenda for a second reading on March 7, 1983. Folly a ten minute break, the Board resumed deliberations with all members present. D-2 MIEWAY AIRPORT Mr. Marvin Collins, Planning Director, sum or zed the request from Midway Aixport leveloper Fred Hazard that some of the condidnns placed upon the Class A Special Use