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46 <br /> of that area. The landfill site search committee has <br /> recommended OC17 as the preferred site as well as the <br /> engineering firm that has been employed to assist in <br /> the site search. The Landfill Owners Group has not <br /> made a recommendation yet and will be holding a public <br /> hearing on the 28th of this month. At some point this <br /> Fall, they are hopeful to send a recommendation to the <br /> three governing boards that currently own the landfill <br /> giving them the Group's preference for a next landfill <br /> site. Since this proposed historic site is in the area <br /> of OC17, Willhoit's reading of the map indicates that <br /> it is largely, if not wholly, outside of the area shown <br /> on the map by the engineering firm. It would be in the <br /> buffer area. Willhoit did not question the motive of <br /> Duke University in submitting this request; although <br /> the timing is of interest, being somewhat of a cynic. <br /> Willhoit would like to, at some point in the study of <br /> this request, determine what has been Duke's historic <br /> record of interest in historic preservation or adding <br /> their property to the National Register of historic <br /> sites. Willhoit stated that his study of the site maps <br /> indicate that this property is outside of the fill area <br /> that would be proposed and therefore would be <br /> compatible with being located in the buffer area of a <br /> landfill. Willhoit asked when was the site's potential <br /> historic significance recognized by Duke University? <br /> (This should be in the records of the study that was <br /> done. ) Also, Willhoit would like to know what <br /> activities, foresting or others, have occurred on the <br /> property that has been submitted for the Registry? <br /> What work has been done prior to the recognition of its <br /> historic significance? If OC17 is selected, Willhoit <br /> will certainly do his part to work with the Duke <br /> University to preserve and what they are studying. <br /> Brenda Carney was sworn in and addressed the Commission <br /> stating that she lives within 500 feet of the area <br /> which contains the site under nomination tonight. As a <br /> landowner, she is naturally concerned about any <br /> activity on surrounding property that may affect her <br /> land and her rights. After looking at this proposal <br /> and speaking with representatives of Orange County and <br /> Duke, Carney foresees no adverse affects for her from <br /> the proposal as she understands it. Consequently, <br /> Carney does not oppose the placing of this property on <br /> the National Register of Historic places. <br /> 5. Close Public Hearing <br /> T. Dickinson then closed the public part of the hearing <br /> inviting the public to stay and listen to the <br /> Commission's deliberations. <br /> 5 <br />