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board. He thinks that politics can play a much larger role in the service districts. He likes the certainty of where the districts are and what the districts serve. Commissioner Jacobs asked if the homeowners would be invited to come when this comes back for a vote. Michael Talbert said that the process would be to come back in December to move forward on this issue and try to get it on the calendar as an informational issue for Chapel Hill and Carrboro. If everyone is on board, there could be a public hearing in January. If everyone is in approval, it will move forward through the budget process to establish the tax rates. Frank Clifton said that staff could develop a notice or letter to the residents in these areas affected letting them know about the public hearing. Michael Talbert said that the State needs everything before February 1 St Commissioner Gordon asked about the residents living in the Southern Triangle being notified and Michael Talbert said that they would be notified during the budget process. Commissioner Gordon said that she has to object to such a late notification. Frank Clifton said that there could be a notification in December and January to the whole area. Commissioner Gordon said that she wants to get all the necessary steps outlined and put into a timeline so that that all the steps can be completed well before the June 30tn deadline. She also wants this process to be as transparent as possible. She said that North Chatham and Chapel Hill and Carrboro have been good to provide this fire service over the years and they should be recognized for this. Chair Pelissier thanked everyone from the work group and those from the towns that worked on this. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 PM. Bernadette Pelissier, Chair Donna S. Baker, CMC Clerk to the Board