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4 <br /> In answer to a question from Commissioner Marshall, Collins explained <br /> that the dividing line between Chapel Hill and Carrboro has not been <br /> indicated on the plan because of a desire to consider the entire joint <br /> planning area without regards to jurisdictions. At the April public <br /> hearing a recommendation was made for a proposed transition line which <br /> would follow the suburban residential boundaries. Anything designated as <br /> urban type use would be within the transition area and everything beyond <br /> that would be considered rural buffer. <br /> Jeanette Gay Eddy presented a statement on behalf of the League of <br /> Women Voters. This statement in its entirety is in the permanent agenda <br /> file in the Clerk's Office. The essence of the statement is a concern <br /> that proposed changes to the agreement are being suggested before the <br /> original agreement has yet been fully implemented. The statement <br /> emphasized that it would be desirable to have identical joint planning <br /> agreements with the the two towns. The League supports joint planning as <br /> the best process for managing growth cooperatively in the areas of <br /> Orange County surrounding Chapel Hill and Carrboro. <br /> Commissioner Marshall clarified that any changes to the Zoning <br /> Ordinance or the Joint Area Land Use Plan would be received for <br /> consideration by the Board who will ultimately approve any changes. <br /> Alice Gordon, former Planning Board Chair, voiced support for the <br /> original agreement. The current agreement allows the Town to influence <br /> the development of the area outside of its jurisdiction. it also allows <br /> County citizens to vote for the officials who determine the land use in <br /> the areas where they live. The present agreement is truly a joint and <br /> cooperative process. Gordon expressed concern with the use of the Chapel <br /> Hill standards of procedures in the new agreement. She expressed concern <br /> with the process which excludes the Board of Commissioners from being <br /> involved from beginning to end. She suggested that Chapel Hill be <br /> requested to create a new seat on the Chapel Hill Planning Board for a <br /> representative from the Joint Planning Area. She expressed concern that <br /> the new agreement does not specify an explicit role for the Orange County <br /> Planning Board and suggested they be involved with forming the <br /> administrative procedures. She noted there should be some recourse <br /> through the Orange County Board of County Commissioners if the citizens <br /> are not satisfied with the Ordinance and the administration of the <br /> Ordinances in their area - whether it be the Chapel Hill regulations, or <br /> Orange County. <br /> WITH NO FURTHER COMMENTS THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by commissioner <br /> Marshall to refer the revised Joint Planning agreement between Orange <br /> County and Chapel Hill to the Planning Board for review and a <br /> recommendation and to continue the public hearing until December 1, 1986 <br /> for receipt of the Planning Board recommendation. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA <br /> The County Manager recommended the following action by the Board: <br /> 1. AWARD OF BID: TACHOGRAPHS <br /> Award the bid for 18 tachographs to Nichols Speedometer, <br /> Greensboro, NC for a sum of $12,924. The bids received are as follows: <br /> Argo Instruments $ 825.00 <br /> Nichols Speedometer $ 718.00 <br /> Gilmore Distributing Co. $ 891.58 <br /> 2. GRADE AND STEP AUTHORIZATIONS <br /> Confirm the approval of the following: <br /> �4. <br />