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Paul Laughton said the total debt for the water and sewer was 20 years, so there is seventeen years to go. Commissioner Pelissier said the 60 percent would stay since there is debt already for the water and sewer in Buckhorn. Paul Laughton said this is included in the CIP for debt service for water and sewer. Commissioner Dorosin asked if it would be possible to change the percentages in the future. John Roberts said the allocation of the funds is at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Rich asked if$40,000 is really being spent on marketing, collaborative outreach, collateral materials, and advertising. Steve Brantley said quite a bit has been spent, but some funding remains. Steve Brantley said he can only show properties to potential industrial/commercial/retail prospects in the EDDs that have existing utilities, or where it can be installed in a timely manner. Commissioner Jacobs referred to slide 18, and asked if the Orange Alamance Water System ever adopted a master plan. Craig Benedict said no. Commissioner Jacobs said it would be nice to explain the relationship between Orange County and the Orange Alamance Water System to newer Board members. Commissioner Jacobs said what is being done to serve the Efland Small Area Plan. Craig Benedict referred to the Efland/Buckhorn/Mebane Capital Projects map on slide 18 and explained that Orange County passed an overlay district that allows some conversion to small business along the route 70 corridor. He added that a recent amendment to allow a village overlay is also included in this area. He said the sewer in this area allows for good coverage, giving businesses the opportunity to tie in to the gravity system. He said interest in this area is growing thanks to the available sewer system. Commissioner Jacobs asked Steve Brantley if there is an update about the area west of Efland, going towards Mebane on route 70. Steve Brantley said Economic Development and Planning are working closely together in this area. Chair McKee said there has been some discussion in Efland about possible development, and asked if anything has been formally proposed. Craig Benedict said there are just conversations at this point. Chair McKee said he has heard some chatter about Efland being incorporated, and if so, would Efland have autonomy. John Roberts said if Efland does incorporate, it would have a designated territorial jurisdiction; in which County ordinances would not apply, unless Efland elected for them to do so. Commissioner Dorosin asked if area D on the map has public water and sewer. Craig Benedict said it has some public water and sewer, but some areas are difficult to sewer. He said some lots have septic systems, and some lots are not developed. Commissioner Jacobs referred to the neighborhood north of Efland, called Perry Hill. He said this area is not included in any small area plans and is overlooked. He said this area is in Orange County, and he suggested talking to Mebane about serving this area with water and sewer. Commissioner Rich said she would like information on the Orange Alamance Water System and the rates they charge.