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1. TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING OF POTENTIAL RESERVOIR SITE5 <br />The presentation was made by Assistant County Manager Bill Laws <br />and Jim McCarthy of Hazen and Sawyer. They reviewed the cost estimates <br />that had been received for the preparation of topographic information. <br />This information is necessary before Phase II of the County Water Supply <br />Study can begin. McCarthy explained the difference between the contours`-'~~ <br />and assured the Board that the five foot contours would provide the <br />necessary information desired. Verbal confirmat~.on has been received from`. ~' <br />state officials indicating that Senate Bill 2 funds may be used for this <br />project. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner <br />Willhoit to authorize the staff to request formal proposals for <br />topographic mapping with the understanding that awarding of the contract <br />will be contingent upon receiving Senate Bill 2 funds. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />2. NOISE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT <br />Pam Jones reviewed the amendments to the existing Noise Ordinance <br />in Orange County. They are as follows: <br />Sound levels by Receiving Land - 60 dB(A) <br />Sunday thru Thursday 8 am - 11 pm <br />Friday and Saturday Sam -- 12 midnight <br />50 dB(A) <br />Sunday-Thursday llpm - 8 am <br />Friday and Saturday Sam - 12 midnight <br />It is also recommended that the County Manager be authorized to <br />seek expert advice and an investigation of the subject be conducted and <br />that permits to exceed the maximum noise level be eliminated on an interim <br />basis until such time a basis for allowing or denying permits is <br />determined. <br />Chair Marshall stated that the amendments do not address the <br />specific vibration problem but that by lowering the decibels and not <br />allowing any special permits will help the present situation. <br />Several citizens and the owners of the roller rink spoke against <br />the proposed amendments and in support of the roller rink and several <br />neighbors explained the problems that exist because of the loud music. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner <br />Halkiotis to amend the Noise Ordinance as recommended. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />3. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE <br />This item was moved to item E2. <br />4. ASSIGNMENT OF <br />IN ROUGEMONT <br />Marvin Collins <br />Motion was made <br />Halkiotis to approve <br />for receipt of public <br />for rural Routes 2 and <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />HOUSE AND BUILDING NUMBERS FOR RURAL ROUTES 2 AND 3 <br />made the presentation. <br />by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner <br />setting a public hearing date of February 22, 1988 <br />comment on the proposed assignment of house numbers <br />3 in Rougemont. <br />5. SUBDIVISION OF LOT 9 LAKE WOODS - PRELIMINARY <br />Planning Director Marvin Collins made the presentation. The <br />property is located in Chapel Hi11 Township on Jones Ferry Road. Two lots <br />are proposed out of 4.6 acres. The property is located in the University <br />Lake Watershed and zoned Rural Buffer. The Administration recommends <br />approval of the preliminary plat subject to two conditions. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner <br />Halkiotis to approve the preliminary plat subject to two conditions: <br /> <br />