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PAGE 3 <br /> The Administration recemmsndeceivedthe <br /> at thispublic <br /> hearing w 11 benused into <br /> November 28. The comet policy. <br /> refinement of the draft p y <br /> Collins reviewed the CO�Sepnsedfte received <br /> Sewer which included <br /> in a Synopsis of Commen the Draft Policy which is <br /> �p/c Zt.� <br /> an attachment to these minutes on pages �� <br /> One question that everyone seems to have concerns Orange <br /> Countnt, <br /> "getting into the water and sewer business, g <br /> distribution , and/or collection. Collins stated that the general <br /> policies listed <br /> below indicate the County's role: <br /> 1. Orange County should cooperate with its municipalities, water <br /> utility providers, and surrounding jurisdictions to identify and <br /> develop required water supplies so that available resources are <br /> balanced with existing and projected needs on a local and regional <br /> basis. <br /> 2. Orange County's primary responsibility will be to assist in the <br /> development of water resources, including the establishment of <br /> necessary organizational structures and arrangements that would <br /> operate and maintain raw water and treated water resources. <br /> 3. Raw water supply needs should be met consistent with land use <br /> plans and growth management policies, including agricultural <br /> preservation, watershed and environmental protection policies. <br /> Collins reviewed each of the goals and policies as included in the <br /> Draft Water and Sewer Policy. He stated that concerns had been <br /> expressed that not enough time was made available to allow various <br /> boards and commissions to take official action on a response to the <br /> proposal. To allow additional time for responses, the following <br /> schedule is proposed: <br /> October 24 Deadline for receipt of additional comments <br /> from citizens, utility providers, and/or <br /> municipal representatives. <br /> November 1 Board of Commissioners reviews revised draft <br /> and sets second public hearing date. <br /> November 28 Public Hearing. <br /> Planning Board member Chris Best asked about comments from the Town of <br /> Hillsborough. Collins responded that no comments had been received <br /> from Hillsborough but that some of the response from the Economic <br /> Development Commission and OWASA included comments from Hillsborough. <br /> County e John <br /> Link <br /> comments extension of time <br /> fromrthehTown <br /> October <br /> of Hillsborough. <br /> Commissioner Hartwell expressed agreement with the extension of the <br />