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will be given to any problem with road names. <br /> James Nobblett stated he supports what is proposed. He suggested <br /> that Old 86 be named the Old Hillsborough Road. This would reduce the <br /> confusion caused by having an old and new 86. <br /> Charles Moser , resident of Oak Hill Road, complained about <br /> receiving the letter from the post office indicating the change to be <br /> effective tomorrow. In principal he agreed with a uniform system for <br /> assigning house numbers. He stated that the intersection of Sunrise and <br /> Oak Hill Road is very dangerous and asked for information about a proposed <br /> road that may be built connecting the loop with something else and stated <br /> that the land was sold in violation of the covenants on the property. This <br /> question was referred to the County Manager for investigation and <br /> response. <br /> Jack Penswater resident of Sunrise Road, explained that he is <br /> under General Telephone and under Duke Power in Durham. In addition to <br /> assigning house numbers, the County needs to become more efficient with <br /> their communication system. He asked if his new address would be Chapel <br /> Hill and if so he wants the convenience of their phone and power systems. <br /> Ms. Shelby Hewett , opposed the assignment of house numbers. She <br /> stated that those who live in the rural areas of Orange County have <br /> located their homes away from the main road. House numbers will not be <br /> seen from the road. She stated that she wants to keep the individuality <br /> of the rural area. The road she lives on was changed from Ferguson to <br /> Twin Oaks. Marvin Collins indicated there was some confusion as to which <br /> direction her house faced and that her address can be changed back to <br /> Ferguson Road. <br /> Marvin Collins asked that, because of the concerns voiced at this <br /> meeting, the Commissioners not take any action on this item but to let <br /> the Planning Staff work out the problems on Oakhill Drive and Ferguson <br /> Road and any other problems that have been identified. <br /> Mr. Delois McDaniel , referred to the letter notifying him of his <br /> change of address. The letter indicated the house numbers were already <br /> approved before the public hearing was held. Because he owns a small <br /> business, it will cost him between $700 and $1, 000 to change all of his <br /> literature. He expressed dissatisfaction with the process and asked that <br /> the Board do something to help the citizens who own small businesses and <br /> who will incur a loss because of the change in address. He stated there is <br /> nothing wrong with the rural routes and asked that nothing be changed. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit clarified that the post office can change rural <br /> route designations and can change box numbers without the approval of the <br /> Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners have the authority to <br /> set street numbers. The County is attempting to adopt street numbers so <br /> that in the future it will not be necessary for the post office to change <br /> the rural route designations again. The post office can be requested to <br /> forward mail for a longer period than one year if necessary. <br /> Thomas Grobleski , Chapel Hill Postmaster apologized for the letter <br /> being sent out prematurely. He stated that this is not something the <br /> postal service is trying to force on people. He explained that they are <br /> trying to establish something that is going to be continuous and help <br /> everyone. By establishing house numbers for the rural area, the mail will <br /> be processed without regard to rural routes. He assured everyone that <br /> mail will not be returned knowingly if the postal service can deliver. He <br />