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residents of Fox Meadow had not considered. The Planning Board recom- mended that the Agreement be approved and that the Flanning Board Chair and the Planning Director send a letter to the residents of Fox Meadow explaining the process and offering assistance should the residents want -- to pursue the matter. Ken Meardon expressed frustration with the process and suggested getting the people who are directly involved brought into the process earlier. He questioned how the concerns of the citizens in Fox Meadow could, if they are not good enough now to amend the process, be good enough to amend the process at a later date. He asked that the Agreement not be approved as it now reads. Chair Marshall expressed understanding of the concerns expressed by the residents in Fox Meadow and explained that there are procedures for amending the Joint Planning Agreement. Commissioner Willhoit noted that the concerns were heard at the public hearing and that it was not too late in the process to receive that input. Everybody was receptive to finding a way to address those concerns and what was proposed by the Planning Directors was a resolution that states that Carrboro will not annex the area in less than 10 years. He emphasized the importance of moving ahead with the approval of the Agreement and informed Mr. Meardon that an amendment may be pursued in accordance with the process as outlined in the Agreement. He suggested that the residents may want to present a petition for voluntary annexation to Chapel. Hill which would then go to public hearing in the three juris- dictions to see if they would be willing to modify the agreement. Commissioner Halkiotis empathized with the Fox Meadow residents and stressed how important it is for those citizens in the outlying areas to be involved in those municipalities, in the government and on the Planning Boards. Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commis- sioner Hartwell to approve the recommendation of the Planning Board to approve the Joint Planning Agreement as presented on October 14, 1987 - '' including the technical corrections recommended by the County Attorney and authorize the Chair to sign. Adjustment of the western boundary of the Carrboro Transition Area 1 is not recommended, since a separate public hearing would be required to change the boundary. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 2. OPEN SPACE PLAN - RE VEST FOR PROPOSALS Marvin Collins presented for consideration a draft request for proposals for the preparation of a comprehensive open space plan for Orange County. He outlined the request and the scope of work to be performed. He presented a tentative time schedule with a projected beginning date of January 5, 1988. The Planning Board recommended approval of the proposed Request for Proposals and the time schedule/methodology for consultant selection. The Planning Board Chair recommended that the Advisory Committee include representatives of the University of North Carolina and other utility companies such as Duke Power and Piedmont Electric. The Administration recommends approval as recommended by the Planning Board. Recommendations for representation on the Open Space Technical Advisory Committee will be presented at the November 17, 1987 Commissioners meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the Administration and Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 2a. ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE NOVEMBER 23 1987 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING Marvin presented for consideration of approval the legal notice for the public hearing on November 23, 1987.