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~Jthe dividing line. She indicated that Carrboro is eager to proceed with the signing of the Joint Planning Agreement and is pleased with the progress made. She expressed the desire to hear alternatives so that the Boards could act on the agreement as soon as possible. Chair Marshall stated that she felt the suggestion made by Ms. Wegner was a good one and asked that the Planning Staffs meet and formulate a recommendation to the two municipal boards first in order that ~.t could be presented to the County. MARY JANE YOUNG , Fox Meadow Resident, reminded the Boards that this was not the first time Fox Meadow residents had spoken in opposition to being in Carrboro's jurisdiction. She noted that some of the same concerns were presented at the February public hearing but were possibly "drowned out" by concerns expressed by Calvander residents. Dr. Halkiotis asked that the Planning Staffs review the dividing line from the perspective of efficiency of urban services. He also stated that he felt it is time that the stigma be removed from the "Gang of Eight", noting that he felt a distinguished job had been done under very trying conditions. RANDY MARSHALL , Carrboro Board of Aldermen, noted that he wished to remind those present that the issue is a Joint Planning Agreement and not annexation. He felt that annexation into Chapel Hill and/or Carrboro is not in the foreseeable future. He noted that Carrboro had exercised voluntary annexation only, and it is not the desire of any Carrboro Board member to annex anyone who does not wish to be part of Carrboro. He concluded that many residents, including Board member Caldwell as well as himself, have Chapel Hill addresses since all of the rural routes are ~-, Chapel Hill rather than Carrboro. ,y, Chair Marshall stated that the attorneys for the jurisdictions have'`' worked hard over the summer on the agreement. She reemphasized the recommendation that the Planning Staffs meet to seek alternatives to the dividing line on Rogers Road so that the municipalities can make their recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for action. JUDITH WEGNER asked that the Fox Meadow residents choose a contact person to meet with the staffs for input in order to help reach a decision acceptable to all those concerned. E. ADJOURNMENT With no further items to consider, meeting at 9:10 p.m. Joanna Bradshaw, Administrative Secretary Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk Chair Marshall adjourned the Shirley E. Marshall, Chair