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149 2 . 1985-86 ANNUAL AUDIT CONTRACT Motion was made by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Carey to renew the contract in the amount of $24,500 with the accounting firm of Touche Ross & Co. to do the annual audit. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 3 . NUCLEAR WAR STATEMENT Chair Willhoit recognized Dr. Allan Rosman who introduced Phyllis Dean. She read a statement on behalf of the Orange County Baha' i community. She explained the religion which is based on three fundamental spiritual principals - the oneness of God, the common foundation of all religion and the oneness of mankind. She explained the teachings of the Baha' i religion and Dr. Rosman read a statement for world unity and peace. 4 . BURNSIDE PARK - PRELIMINARY PLAN Planner Susan Smith presented for consideration of approval the preliminary plan for Burnside Park Subdivision which is located on Burnside Drive off Cameron Street in Hillsborough. The property contains 24 .99 acres. The Planning Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plan with six conditions. The Hillsborough Planning Board recommended denial of the preliminary plan. The Hillsborough Town Board recommended approval of the plan. The Orange County planning board recommends denial of the preliminary plan on the basis of public safety concerns with the flooding of the Eno River and with possible discrepancies in the Federal Flood Insurance Maps in the identification of flood hazard areas. Planning Board Chair Barry Jacobs indicated the reason for denial was based on the fact that the maps may not be accurate and that the Hillsborough Planning Board recommended denial. Motion was made by Chair Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to table action to allow time for a response on the accuracy of the maps, to request that the Town of Hillsborough consider administering their own subdivision ordinance starting July 1, 1986 or shortly thereafter, and to talk with the Mayor of Hillsborough. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 6. PROPOSED FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS (A copy of the approved amendments are in the official ordinance book in the office of the Clerk to the Board. ) Planner Susan Smith indicated the amendments were submitted to public hearing on February 24, 1986. The Planning Board recommends approval of the proposed amendments. She noted this item was tabled at the April 17, 1986 Board meeting to allow extra time for review by the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the amendments to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance as submitted to public hearing on February 24, 1986.