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In answer to a question from Commissioner Marshall, Collins explained <br />that the dividing line between Chapel Hill and Carrboro has not been <br />indicated on the plan because of a desire to consider the entire joint <br />planning area without regards to jurisdictions. At the April public <br />hearing a recommendation was made for a proposed transition line which <br />would follow the suburban residential boundaries. Anything designated as <br />urban type use would be within the transition area and everything beyond <br />that would be considered rural buffer. <br />Jeanette Gay Eddy presented a statement on behalf of the League of <br />Women Voters. This statement in its entirety is in the permanent agenda <br />file in the Clerk's Office. The essence of the statement is a concern <br />that proposed changes to the agreement are being suggested before the <br />original agreement has yet been fully implemented. The statement <br />emphasized that it would be desirable to have identical joint planning <br />agreements with the the two towns. The League supports joint planning as <br />the best process far managing growth cooperatively in the areas. of <br />Orange County surrounding Chapel Hill and Carrboro. <br />Commissioner Marshall clarified that any changes to the Zoning <br />Ordinance ar the Joint Area Land Use Plan would be received for <br />consideration by the Board who will ultimately approve any changes. <br />Alice Gordan, former Planning Board Chair, voiced support for the <br />original agreement. The current agreement allows the Tawn to influence <br />the development of the area outside of its jurisdiction. It also allows <br />County citizens to vote for the officials who determine the land use in <br />the areas where they live. The present agreement is truly a joint and <br />cooperative process. Gordon expressed concern with the use of the Chapel <br />Hill standards of procedures in the new agreement. She expressed concern <br />with the process which excludes the Board of Commissioners from being <br />involved from beginning to end. she suggested that Chapel Hill be <br />requested to create anew seat on the Chapel Hill Planning Board far a <br />representative from the Joint Planning Area. She expressed concern that <br />the new agreement does not specify an explicit role for the Orange County <br />Planning Board and suggested they be involved with forming the <br />administrative procedures. She noted there should be some recourse <br />through the Orange County Board of County Commissioners if the citizens <br />are not satisfied with the Ordinance- and the administration of the <br />Ordinances in their area - whether it be the Chapel Hill regulations, or <br />Orange County. <br />WITH NO FURTHER COMMENTS THE PUBLIC BEARING WAS CLOSED. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner <br />Marshall to refer the revised Joint Planning agreement between Orange <br />County and Chapel Hill to the Planning Board for review and a <br />recommendation and to continue the public hearing until December 1, 1986 <br />for receipt of the Planning Board recommendation. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA <br />The County Manager recommended the following action by the Board; <br />1. AWARD OF BID: TACHOGRAPHS <br />Award the bid for 18 tachographs to Nichols Speedometer, <br />Greensboro, NC for a aum of $12,924. The bids received are as (allows: <br />Argo Instruments $ 825.00 <br />Nichols Speedometer $ 718.00 <br />Gilmore Distributing Co. $ 891.58 <br />2. GRADE AND STEP AUTHORIZATIONS <br />Confirm the approval of the following: <br />