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~ ~~ ~~ Conservation Ordinance reverts back to the original action levels. with tha first being 80~ instead of 90~. With the approval of these revisions, the mandatory restrictions would be lifted and the voluntary measures enacted. Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner.Carey to adopt the modifications to the drought management plan with the stipulation that the County review the ordinance with the Division of Water Resources within six (6) months in preparation of any problems in 1987. Commissioner Lloyd expressed disapproval for maintaining in the Ordinance the use of Lake Orange as the sole triggering device to activate the stages and also for maintaining an instream flow of l.lmgd. He proposed that the Ordinance be amended to include in the section that states "in the event the water level of Lake Orange climbs to a stage 3 elevation of water below Lake Orange spillway in feet" insert and if Cor oration Lake and Lake Ben Johnston fall two feet or more below their spillwav level ,with no release from Lake Orange. Commissioner Walker seconded this proposed change in the Ordinance.. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: AYES, 2 (Commissioner Lloyd and Walker); NOES, 3 (Chair Willhoit and Commissioners Marshall and Carey). VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: UNANIMOUS. Commissioner Marshall requested that at the same time the Ordinance is reviewed that the problem of the water going over Corporation Lake and Lake Ben Johnston and the possible ways that can be handled without going in and out of stages be reviewed. Commissioner Lloyd asked that this be reviewed now instead of waiting six months. The County Manager indicated that a study had been completed and the recommendation is against any compensation or change because of the size of the two impoundments and the fact that they must be manually operated during drought periods. Chair Willhoit indicated that based on the recommendations of the State and the County Manager and the vote of the Board of Commissioners, there does not appear to be a willingness to review this item at this time. 1. TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH RESOLUTION (A copy of the letter and the resolution is on file in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office) Mayor Sheffield presented and read a joint request on behalf of Hillsborough and the Orange Alamance System. The two entities requested that Lake Orange be raised by two feet. The resolution requested that a study and selection of a site for a new reservoir be done immediately. Marshall Spears spoke on behalf of a group of Lake Orange property owners. He noted that a number of people who own property around Lake Orange have used the 615 level as that which would be established for Lake Orange. He indicated that to go beyond the 615 level would mean condemnation which is expensive and time consuming. He emphasized that the overall technical problems needs to be addressed before the Lake can legally be raised two feet. The concerns as expressed by Mayor Sheffield and outlined in the joint letter were referred to the County Manager. 2. RESERVOIR SITE COMMITTEE (A complete narrative of the composition, charge and timetable is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office). Chair Willhoit presented for approval the composition, charge and