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33 <br /> A copy of a Resolution was received from the Town of Chapel Hill reiterating the <br /> Council's support for water quality in the Cane Creek watershed and supporting the <br /> proposed zoning changes. This Resolution, in its entirety, is incorporated herein by <br /> reference. <br /> A motion was made.by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to refer <br /> this item to the Planning Board to be returned to the Board of County Commissioners no sooner <br /> than February 2, 1998. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> ENFORCEMENT OF CARRBORO'S JUNK AUTOMOBILE PROVISION: <br /> Interim Planning Director Gene Bell stated that Town of Carrboro will be holding a Public <br /> Hearing on December 1., 1998. At that hearing they will receive comments regarding their intent to . <br /> repeal the junk.car provision in their Ordinance. If this provision were to be repealed it would then <br /> be the responsibility of Orange County to-deal'with junk automobiles. Although the timeframe is <br /> very short, it would be possible to send Carrboro an official notice of opposition to this action. He <br /> mentioned that this short timeframe was an oversight on Carrboro's part. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis suggested. that the County object to this.action. <br /> County Attorney Gledhill stated that the objections would have to be on the basis of the 10 <br /> day turnaround. He indicated that there is a larger problem involved here in that this is not <br /> compatible with the Land Use Plan. He felt that the County.should object to the larger issue. <br /> County Manager John Link_stated that this is a legal matter and the County needs more than <br /> 10 days notice. It should be communicated that we request at least a 30 day notice for this type of. <br /> action. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis, to <br /> approve the County Attorney and Interim Planning Director to draft a letter to the Town of Carrboro <br /> requesting a minimum of 30 days notice before action is taken. <br /> VOTE:. UNANIMOUS <br /> C. ADJOURNMENT <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon, to adjourn the <br /> meeting. The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, <br /> December 1, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the F. Gordon Battle Courtroom, new County Courthouse, <br /> Hillsborough, North Carolina. <br /> Margaret W. Brown, Chair <br /> Kathy Baker, Deputy Clerk <br /> H:\B0CC\N0V2399..MIN <br />