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coordinate use and growth of the Hebron area consistent with the comprehensive plan service impact on Orange County, such as school, road, and so forth. Additionally, Orange County revenue is similarly decreased by the loss of population-based revenue to Mebane. Finally, Mebane has the opportunity to extend its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) by up to one (1) mile based on a projected population of over 5,000 persons in the year 2000 census. In summary, either scenario would most importantly require the establishment of joint planning with Hebron and/or Mebane. The staff's recommendation is to receive this information as a report. James Randy Kinley, 2430 Mebane Oaks Road in Mebane, said that he represents members of the Hebron community who do not support this incorporation. He said that the proposed areas do not include the complete community, since areas of the community are within Alamance County. The Hebron United Methodist Church is not included in this incorporation, despite its importance to the community. Meetings have been held, but not everyone has been notified. Mr. Kinley estimates that the citizens would have to pay 16 cents per hundred on the tax rate for very little change in services. This area is designated as only five (5) percent development in the statutes. If the fire department changes, they will have to pay higher homeowner insurance rates. Concerns regarding annexation by Mebane are unfounded in that any areas that have been annexed by Mebane were done at the homeowners' request. In summary, Mr. Kinley wants the Hebron community to stay rural. Incorporation would be much more costly to the residents. Lynne Holtkamp said that she does want to stay rural and this attempt is to find the best way to achieve rural character. Ms. Holtkamp stated she wants to work with those who oppose this incorporation. She made reference to the petitions that were signed by over 80 percent of those living in that community. There are issues that need to be discussed and worked through to find an amenable solution for all residents. She stated that the voluntary annexations by Mebane were requested by developers, not existing homeowners. This is a unique opportunity in that if they do not incorporate this year, the opportunity will never be available again. Ms. Holtkamp believes that incorporation is the only tool available. She further stated that she would like Mebane to consider joint planning, but that is not likely to occur. Ms. Holtkamp asked for the Board's support for the Hebron incorporation effort. Commissioner Halkiotis questioned the statement that 80 percent of the residents in the Hebron area signed the petition, so Ms. Holtkamp presented copies of the petitions. Ann Brice stated that 156 signatures out of 224 qualified voters were obtained, with 40 being challenged. Mr. Kinley made reference to the signed petition and said that some of the names on the petition were residents who thought they were signing just to receive additional information. Commissioner Jacobs suggested talking with Mebane to address the concerns of people who live in this area, as all parties are sincerely interested in pursuing the best options for the Hebron community. Further, the Chair and Mayor should meet again to discuss concerns expressed. Robert Wilson, Mebane City Manager said that they have met with Orange County officials and plan to be cooperative in the future. 11. APPOINTMENTS - NONE 12. MINUTES - NONE 13. CLOSED SESSION - NONE 14. ADJOURNMENT With no further items to be considered, Chair Gordon adjourned the meeting. The next meeting listed on the meeting calendar will be held on Monday, March 22, 1999, at 7:30 p.m., in the meeting room of the Government Services Center, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Alice M. Gordon, Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk