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4 <br /> 1 Lynne Riesler asked clarifying questions about the houses in her neighborhood, which <br /> 2 were answered by Michael Talbert. <br /> 3 In answer to a question from a member of the public, Michael Talbert went through the <br /> 4 steps necessary to change the line for the different districts. <br /> 5 Regina Merritt asked who votes on this. <br /> 6 Commissioner McKee said the County Commissioners will be voting on this and North <br /> 7 Chatham Fire Department will also have to vote on this. Chapel Hill and Carrboro have already <br /> 8 voted to approve this. <br /> 9 Regina Merritt said this meeting should have happened on another day because a lot of <br /> 10 neighbors were at church. She said this is a hardship on a lot of people because of the <br /> 11 increases in taxes and insurance. She does not think it is necessary to have all of these fire <br /> 12 departments. She said this is not fair to some people. <br /> 13 Commissioner McKee said this would come to the Board on April 23rd and there will be a <br /> 14 time for public comment at that time. <br /> 15 Donna Bell, Chapel Hill Councilmember, said she wanted to clear up that this is not a <br /> 16 new tax, but it already exists. It is her understanding that the taxes would only be going up two <br /> 17 cents and not ten cents like some people are thinking. This is not for new stations but for <br /> 18 improving existing stations. <br /> 19 Commissioner Gordon thanked the public for coming and speaking. She encouraged <br /> 20 the public to come to the meeting on April 23rd at the Southern Human Services Center at <br /> 21 7:00pm. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 With no further items to discuss, a motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, <br /> 24 seconded by Commissioner Price to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. <br /> 25 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Earl McKee, Vice-Chair <br /> 28 <br /> 29 Donna S. Baker, CMC <br /> 30 Clerk to the Board <br /> 31 <br />