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4 <br /> Conservation Ordinance reverts back to the original action levels with <br /> the first being 80% instead of 90%. With the approval of these <br /> revisions, the mandatory restrictions would be lifted and the voluntary <br /> measures enacted. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by <br /> Commissioner Carey to adopt the modifications to the drought management <br /> plan with the stipulation that the County review the ordinance with the <br /> Division of Water Resources within six (6) months in preparation of any <br /> problems in 1987. <br /> Commissioner Lloyd expressed disapproval for maintaining in the <br /> Ordinance the use of Lake Orange as the sole triggering device to <br /> activate the stages and also for maintaining an instream flow of l.lmgd. <br /> He proposed that the Ordinance be amended to include in the section that <br /> states "in the event the water level of Lake Orange climbs to a stage 3 <br /> elevation of water below Lake Orange spillway in feet" insert and if <br /> Corporation Lake and Lake Ben Johnston fall two feet or more below their <br /> spillway level with no release from Lake Orange. Commissioner Walker <br /> seconded this proposed change in the Ordinance. <br /> VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: AYES, 2 (Commissioner Lloyd and Walker) ; NOES, 3 <br /> (Chair Willhoit and Commissioners Marshall and Carey) . <br /> VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: UNANIMOUS. <br /> Commissioner Marshall requested that at the same time the Ordinance <br /> is reviewed that the problem of the water going over Corporation Lake and <br /> Lake Ben Johnston and the possible ways that can be handled without going <br /> in and out of stages be reviewed. Commissioner Lloyd asked that this be <br /> reviewed now instead of waiting six months. The County Manager indicated <br /> that a study had been completed and the recommendation is against any <br /> compensation or change because of the size of the two impoundments and <br /> the fact that they must be manually operated during drought periods. <br /> Chair Willhoit indicated that based on the recommendations of the <br /> State and the County Manager and the vote of the Board of Commissioners, <br /> there does not appear to be a willingness to review this item at this <br /> time. <br /> 1. TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH RESOLUTION (A copy of the letter and the <br /> resolution is on file in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office) <br /> Mayor Sheffield presented and read a joint request on behalf of <br /> Hillsborough and the Orange Alamance System. The two entities requested <br /> that Lake Orange be raised by two feet. The resolution requested that a <br /> study and selection of a site for a new reservoir be done immediately. <br /> Marshall Spears spoke on behalf of a group of Lake Orange <br /> property owners. He noted that a number of people who own property <br /> around Lake Orange have used the 615 level as that which would be <br /> established for Lake Orange. He indicated that to go beyond the 615 <br /> level would mean condemnation which is expensive and time consuming. He <br /> emphasized that the overall technical problems needs to be addressed <br /> before the Lake can legally be raised two feet. <br /> The concerns as expressed by Mayor Sheffield and outlined in the <br /> joint letter were referred to the County Manager. <br /> 2. RESERVOIR SITE COMMITTEE (A complete narrative of the <br /> composition, charge and timetable is in the permanent agenda file in the <br /> Clerk's office) . <br /> Chair Willhoit presented for approval the composition, charge and <br />