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� PUBLIC COMMENT: Steve Graf spoke in regards to the dog hunting issue. He said that he appreciated the Board of County Commissioners' efforts with moving this item forward. He thanked the Sheriff and his Deputies, who did a lot of extra patrols. It made a big difference. Carol Ann McCormick spoke about the Orange/Alamance County Line issue. She lives on Morrow Mill Road. She said that she and her neighbors continue to be concerned about this issue and they were included in the 91% of the properties that were agreed upon, which means that as of January 2012, they will be transferred to Alamance County. She said that they continue to want to remain part of Orange County. She is disappointed that they have not been able to convince anyone that they should remain. She asked how they would go about continuing to press their desire to remain in Orange County and to continue to pay Orange County taxes. She said that this community would like to be included in any discussions about the Orange/Alamance County Line that take place in the future. Commissioner Gordon said that if this passes, then she would like someone to answer Ms. McCormick's question later. Keith Coleman said that he is the General Manager of the News of Orange. He spoke about the proposed item of electronic public notices. He said that for the last several years, republicans have been advocating for electronic public notices, which will save counties and municipalities money. He said that he does not think this is a good idea because in this area, there are many residents that do not have internet and only get their information via newspapers. He said that he is afraid that paid legal advertisements will go away. He thinks that this is a mistake. Tom Schopler spoke on the Orange/Alamance County Line. He lives on Morrow Mill Road. He said that he would also like to remain in Orange County. He said that this is basically giving Alamance County what it wants. He said that once the County Commissioners agree to the 91%, then there is no longer an item for the Commissioners to act. He said that he wishes that Orange County would push back against Alamance County instead of letting them dictate what happens to Orange County citizens. He said that he is in contact with State legislators to try and get some pressure put on Alamance County from that side. He thinks that a little resistance from Orange County Commissioners will allow time to facilitate that pressure. A motion was made Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to close the public hearing. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the three proposed legislative matters resolutions with exhibits — Hunting Deer with Dogs, Orange-Alamance County Line, and Commissioners' Disclosure. Commissioner Yuhasz said that the hunting deer with dogs was something they promised last year and he is in favor of continuing this. He does have concerns with the Orange- Alamance County Line proposal for the reasons that have been stated when this moved forward the last time. He said that he has a commitment to the people who are within the 9% that is yet to be discussed. He does not feel that they have upheld the commitment to the Morrow Mill