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509 by the State. The Planning Board considered the Preliminary Plan for Governor's Grove on August 16, 1993 and recommended approval subject to thF,, conditions contained in the Resolution of Approval. Commissioner Willhoit expressed a concern about approving . a,. subdivision when there is a possibility that a reservoir may be built in that area. Mary Willis noted that the State mandate on watershed protection can.be met through limitations on impervious surface. Though compliance is not mandatory until January 1, it would be in keeping with the intent of the proposed amendments, and provide for a higher level of protection than is required by existing regulations in an area which is highly sensitive due to its proximity to the proposed reservoir. The number of lots will be reduced to 112 instead of 116. However, if the area along the reservoir was deleted, the remainder of the area would not meet the 6% impervious surface requirement. David Thompson, land surveyor, stated that they would then take the acreage they could not build upon and include that in order to meet the impervious surface ratio. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Chair Carey to approve the Preliminary Plan for Governor's Grove in accordance with the Resolution of Approval attached to these minutes on pages VOTE: UNANIMOUS E. RECREATION AND PARRS -TEMPORARY TO PERMANENT POSITIONS ?. John Link asked the Board to consider approval, of permanent status for two temporary positions in the Recreation and Parks Department. Commissioner Gordon expressed a concern about increasing at a rapid.. rate the number of people on the County staff. John Link indicated that he has made it clear to department head.... that they are not to go out and create temporary positions without him knowing about it. These temporary positions can only stay temporary for a period of time. These specific positions have been around for a couple of years. Commissioner Halkiotis feels that these positions should only be approved at budget time. He doesn't doubt that they need additional help. A motion was made by commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Chair Carey to approve the permanent positions as proposed. VOTE: AYES, 2; NOS, 3..(Commissioners Gordon, Halkiotis and Insko) The Board agreed that the County Manager may bring these request back to the Board with additional information for their consideration. They asked that there be an assessment of realignment of duties within that department. F. PROPOSAL TO FUND AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER POSITION Health Director Dan Reimer asked that the Board approve an additional Animal Control Officer position to be funded from an increase in animal control fees. This position was not approved at budget time. However, the Board indicated that if a funding source could be found, other than raising the tax rate, they would reconsider approving this position. Mr. Reimer stated that in the Animal Control Study that was just completed, they cited as an impediment, to effective enforcement the lack of personnel and equipment. He noted that the remainder of the fee money would be used for spay and neuter programs. Heather Ham stated she does volunteer work at the shelter. She noted that the differential licensing would give pet owners an incentive to