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Blundon: "Having the context of a specific design and its relationship to the surroundings would be helpful in understanding these amendments." Specifically, he asked the Board not to approve Sections 8 and 9, which relate to building heights. Chair Jacobs asked that the Board receive this as information only. He would like to get a copy of the minutes of the meeting where Carrboro discussed the changes in the amendments that Gene Bell identified as item #1. He personally still has confidence in the Board of Aldermen's commitment to joint planning. Commissioner Brown would like a registered letter to go to the University asking them to clarify their position on annexation and the whole public/private development process that is going on. Chair Jacobs suggested that the letter invite the University to come and make a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners and explain the philosophy and the intent of this. Commissioner Halkiotis and Commissioner Carey supported this suggestion. Commissioner Halkiotis asked that we address the letter to Nancy Suttenfield and to the Chancellor. Chair Jacobs said that the Chancellor would be here for the 250`h anniversary of Orange County. Chair Jacobs wants to make sure that we understand what the time frame is for the possible annexation. Commissioner Brown said that the Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee is a product of the Northern Transition Agreement. She asked that this body be involved in this process. Chair Jacobs suggested that we ask the committee that whenever they meet that the Board of County Commissioners gets copies of their discussions about development in that area. 2. Presentation: Master Telecommunications Plan To entertain a motion to direct Planning Staff to proceed with the development of a Master Telecommunications Plan and to bring back to the Board no sooner than October 15, 2002. This was postponed until September 3, 2002 regular meeting. Commissioner Gordon made reference to the handout from Trigon and asked about a publication from places like Trigon and the list of items. Craig Benedict said that there is a wealth of information and the ordinance takes into consideration the general wisdom of all ordinances in North Carolina and in sections of the nation. This list just discusses what elements the plan could include in the consultant's minds. Chair Jacobs pointed out that this is the consultant that Person County hired. Commissioner Gordon said that she would like the "jewels" in this list and Craig Benedict said that he would provide more Q&A information to her and the Board of County Commissioners and will talk more about this at the September 3, 2002 meeting. Commissioner Brown said that she would be more comfortable with a consultant from the Institute of Government or Triangle J and not someone from outside. Craig Benedict said that the consultants the County needs are more technical in nature. Commissioner Brown would like for the Planning Department to come back with information that Liz Hill from American Towers brought up. She also asked about the possibility of these towers being a financial boon to some farmers. However, she thinks we need to be careful because of the visual aspect. She made reference to a farm on NC 86 that put a tower back into his acreage and is not on the side of the road. 3. Presentation: Rural Planning Organization Memorandum of Understanding Chair Barry Jacobs stated that since the signing ceremony for the MOU has been postponed until a later date that the Board of County Commissioners do not have to vote on this tonight and can have more time to review the MOU. Transportation Planner Karen Lincoln addressed the RPO/MOU. She described what the MOU would do. It would provide a framework to establish the RPO and outlines its purpose and responsibilities. The Triangle J Council of Governments will be the administrative body for the RPO and will act and serve as the lead-planning agency. The counties will also be agreeing to give their portion of the 20% local match that will be divided between all of the members to the Triangle J Council of