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items to November 3, 1986 for receipt of the Planning Board <br /> recommendation. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Carey to continue the public hearing on the Inspection Fee Schedule to <br /> November 3 for receipt of additional citizen comments. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Marshall to approve the change in fire district boundaries for the White <br /> Cross Fire District and the South Orange Area District. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> E. REPORTS <br /> 1. AUDIT REPORT 1985-86 <br /> Finance Director Gordon Baker made introductory remarks about the <br /> 1985-86 audit report and introduced Rex Price and Deborah Sackie, the <br /> auditors from Touche Ross & Company. They indicated that the audit <br /> went smoothly. The report is long and has a lot of detailed <br /> information. There were no questions. <br /> 2. TEEN NETWORKING TEAM <br /> Michelle Cotton presented information about TNT and outlined <br /> overall goals of the group in an effort to postpone young parenthood, <br /> encourage teens to finish their education and to help prepare teens for <br /> and help them find suitable and satisfying employment. She emphasized <br /> that the problems of teenagers need the attention of all the citizens of <br /> Orange County. She referred to the problem as a plague that will grow <br /> if something is not done. Russell Dula, the second speaker for TNT, <br /> explained Fall Teen Fest in which teens would be brought together and <br /> involved in a talent show as well as a fashion show. By supporting this <br /> Fall Teen Fest the citizens of Orange County can express to the teens in <br /> Orange County that they are concerned about their problems and willing <br /> to help reduce them. He explained the program and associated costs of <br /> $950. 00. TNT hopes to continue with smaller projects and group meetings <br /> where teen problems can be discussed. They hope to find ways to instill <br /> a more positive attitude in teens and encourage them to become involved <br /> with the community and helping others. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Marshall to fund the request of $950. 00 and encourage the County <br /> Departments to assist with the program as possible. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> A. BOARD COMMENTS <br /> Chair Willhoit announced a joint meeting with the Town of <br /> Hillsborough to discuss (1) the thoroughfare plan, (2) water and sewer <br /> plan, and (3) development south of Hillsborough. The meeting will be <br /> held on October 27 in Hillsborough. <br /> B. AUDIENCE COMMENTS <br /> 1. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA <br /> None. <br /> 2. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA <br /> Mark N. O'Neal, Co-trustee Matthews Trust, made reference to a <br /> 150 acre track located on Mt. Sinai Road and noted that the proposed <br /> zoning change which increases the lot size from 40, 000 square feet to <br /> 80, 000 square feet be waived because of a hardship on the family. He <br /> emphasized that the zoning regulation is not needed because the <br /> topography of the land will limit most lots to 2-5 acres. He requested <br />