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make way for super homes. He said that Fairview is changing and it could be bought and sold. He asked if any kind of analysis would be done as part of the redevelopment project. Eric Peterson said that, as part of the strategic planning process, it identified west Hillsborough as probably more likely to create some kind of overlay district to help preserve the character of the community. Brian Lowen made reference to the Fairview meeting recently where it was mentioned that the starting price for houses in Kenion Grove {new development across the street) is $279,OOQ. This increases the property value in the area, and may cause tax bills to increase. He said that they should keep this in mind and include the community in this. c~ Animal Control John Link introduced Animal Services Director Bob Marotto. Bob Marotto said that there are issues throughout the Town and they have mechanisms to address these issues. In addition to enforcement, they want to stress education. He wants to listen to and record the issues. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he heard concerns from citizens when a dog park was mentioned for the Fairview Park. There are some roaming dog issues in Fairview. He wants to be of better service to the citizens of Fairview in dealing with this. Brian Lowen said that it would help to identify where the dogs are. He said that there were at least three or four dogs barking loudly at the Fairview substation tonight. He said that it would be a good idea to send out some kind of notification that if someone has a dog it must be licensed, etc. Bob Moratto said that they could work with the community on education and communication about the requirements. There are printed materials and they can do presentations. Brian Lowen will work with Bob Marotto on this. Gwen Harvey pointed out that they have the Animal Services Advisory Board, which brings diverse members of the community together to support the department around issues of concern. The present chair is from Hillsborough. She pointed out that Bab Moratto recently hired an Animal Control Manager, which will help with this service. Commissioner Carey asked what someone should do if they have a problem with barking dogs. Brian Lowen said that there needs to be some communication as to what they should do. Bob Moratto suggested working with the police department and other agencies so that there is a set of information. d} Policing Mayor Stevens said that there is a new Hillsborough Police Chief. He is concerned about the reputation of Fairview and that it is identified as a troubled area. He said that the law enforcement agencies are taking same important steps in the community. Eric Peterson made reference to the recent drive-by shooting and said that the Hillsborough Police Department has spent an enormous amount of time there recently. They have made some narcotics arrests, but there is still a lot of work to be done. Commissioner Halkiotis said that recently Durham made the Discovery Channel on being a center of major gang activity in the United States. He made reference to the report of three carloads of gang members coming from Durham to shoat up houses in Fairview. He asked if anyone had seen gang activity spilling into Fairview from Durham. Eric Peterson said that there are instances of gang-related activity. He does not think that there is a gang problem. Commissioner Foushee asked about the substation and how frequently it is staffed by police officers or deputies. Eric Peterson said that the community policing division has been there since it opened. There are five community-policing officers and an administrative position. The doors are open 9-5, but there is usually someone in there.