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9 <br /> ADDED ITEM <br /> AMENDMENT TO THE WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE <br /> Commissioner Lloyd made reference to the fact that the Ordinance <br /> only alludes to Lake Orange and does not consider the water level of Lake <br /> Ben Johnston and Corporation Lake. He noted that the two impoundments <br /> are full and running over the dam. He suggested that Article 3B in the <br /> Ordinance be amended to indicate that in the event the water level of <br /> Lake Orange declines to a stage III elevation of water below the spillway <br /> and if Corporation Lake and Lake Ben Johnston fall two feet or more below <br /> their spillway level without any release from Lake Orancre a stage III <br /> water shortage WARNING shall be deemed in effect. <br /> Commissioner Marshall suggested this situation be referred to <br /> John Wray and the Division of Water Resources for their response. <br /> Ken Thompson noted that the true water volume is not known for <br /> Corporation Lake and Lake Ben Johnston. <br /> Chair Willhoit suggested that a way to lift the restrictions when <br /> Lake Orange is below 24" may be to add an amendment that would provide <br /> for the lifting of the restrictions if Lake Ben Johnston and Corporation <br /> Lake is at 100% and the instream flow requirement is being met. <br /> Discussion ensued on the Stage III restrictions and the <br /> possibility of removing the restrictions for car wash establishments from <br /> the Ordinance for now until a response can be received from the Division <br /> of Water Resources. <br /> Ken Thompson indicated he would rather the Ordinance be <br /> maintained as is until a report is received from John Wray. Lake Orange <br /> is a large impoundment while Lake Ben Johnston and Corporation Lake are <br /> small impoundments. <br /> The County Manager was requested to submit a recommendation to <br /> the Board at their next regular meeting. <br /> G. ADJOURNMENT <br /> With no further items for the Board to consider, Chair Willhoit <br /> adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, <br /> September 16, 1986, 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the old Post Office, <br /> Chapel Hill, North Carolina. <br /> Don Willhoit, Chair <br /> Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk <br />