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10 Attorney Karpinos stated that this vote would not commit Chapel Hill funds at this point. Commissioner Halkiotis stated that he wanted to help Mr. Caldwell and his neighbors, but did not feel the same way about helping the new developments in the area. He felt that this plan needs additional attention. Commissioner Brown stated that it is clear that everyone wants to do this but the Board of Commissioners has not had an opportunity to look at this in enough detail. She suggested that they adopt in principle that water services will be provided to this area. They need to understand its effect on the Rural Buffer and other issues (i.e. annexation) before committing further. Also, the County needs to thoroughly understand the fiscal implications of this. Commissioner Carey stated that he is concerned that if he votes for the motion that the portion not covered by the landfill fund would comply strictly with the formula in this document, i.e. the 43%- 43%-14% formula. The original substitute motion made by Alderman Gist, and seconded by Alderman Zaffron, was clarified as follows: Item One would be approved as written with the words "and sewer" deleted and the properties included would be only #1 through 11 and 29 through 52 as listed in Table 1 of the Hazel and Sawyer report dated October, 1997. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Brown, to table this item to be returned to the Assembly of Governments no sooner than November 5 and no later than December 15. Council member Brown asked for a straw vote on Item 2 as presented in Alderman Gist's motion. Council member Wiggens stated that she supported the motion to table because she had the expectations that the Boards would deal with this matter in a positive way at the next Assembly of Government's meeting. She felt that Chapel Hill needed to consider the "just" thing to do here in an area where they were willing to dispose of their garbage. Where the new landfill is located is not relevant to this issue unless the offer of water was really appeasement. She requested the straw vote be taken. Commissioner Carey stated that he is not opposed to Orange County paying a portion, however if the Town of Chapel Hill is not accepting responsibility here, then he is concerned. Town Commissioner Lloyd indicated that she felt that it was very important that these people be given water. VOTE: Motion To Table Did Not Pass The original motion made by Alderman Gist to pass this item with the exclusion of the words "and sewer" and to include only the homes listed in Table #1 as 1 through 11 and 29 through 52, was then considered. Council member Chilton offered a friendly amendment to Alderman Gist's motion, He referred to the second paragraph where it says that the remaining costs of these improvements shall be divided among the owners of the Orange Regional Landfill and then it defines a basis for doing that. He suggested that it be changed to read "in a manner consistent with North Carolina Law. He suggested that would have everyone agree in principle that the burden be shared. That would also exclude Hillsborough from the responsibility. In the first paragraph he suggested that language be included that say "to the extent that the area is in the Rural Buffer, transition or annexation areas of Chapel Hill or Carrboro or that it is in the potential Landfill leakage impact area." He was making a statement that would have it be clear that there is an, as yet, undefined potential landfill leakage area. We could just say that we are going to extend it to those people. It would be consistent with the Rural Buffer because it addresses a potential public health problem. This addition to the motion was accepted by Alderman Gist. Alderman Zaffron asked if in order for this to occur it would be necessary to make changes to the Joint Planning Area Agreement.