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Commissioner Marshall stated that the County does need to keep this Board <br />- intact if only as a subcommittee. Commissioner Willhoit agreed stating that he <br />would like to see them as a subcommittee of the Planning Board. <br />Chair Carey stated a need to come up with a series.of responsibilities and <br />rethink the composition of the EAB because all are busy people serving on other <br />boards. John Link suggested that the composition might include as staff support <br />the County Engineer and members of the Board of Commissioners and the Planning <br />Board. <br />WATER <br />Barry Jacobs stated that for many years the Planning Board has tried to <br />conceptualize the limits of growth. He stated that of the things that would be <br />important to him as a board member would be to determine how any reservoir fits <br />in an overall scheme in development resources and how those resources reflect on <br />the comprehensive goals for the County. <br />Commissioner Marshall stated that the Board has no control -- there is a <br />private water system and a municipal owned system. She sees the Board of <br />Commissioners bringing leadership to this very particular situation. The Board <br />is not a specific construct that can da these things. It is not that simple to <br />come up with an overall plan. <br />Commissioner Willhoit stated that he sees Efland remaining transition and <br />unincorporated so that economic development can be promoted in this area. <br />Commissioner Hartwell stated he wants to shape Orange County by what is put <br />::; here and not by what will be handed back. <br />_.:.; <br />John Link talked about the beneficiaries of the reservoir. He noted that <br />Chair Carey has a meeting scheduled for January 30 to talk about utility service <br />boundaries. It was suggested that maybe local legislation is needed to prevent <br />annexation by municipalities if it was contrary to what the County has planned. <br />Commissioner Marshall stated that the entire League of Municipalities would be <br />opposed. <br />TRANSPORTATION PLAN <br />Barry Jacobs noted that the most immediate concerns will be addressed this <br />year and other concerns will be addressed next year. <br />With no other items to be discussed, Ghair Carey adjourned the meeting. <br />Moses Carey, Jr., Chair <br />Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk <br />