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PAGE 6 Ben Lloyd spoke noting that a written response to the policy will be provided by Orange/Alamance Water System. He expressed concern with the honoring of the Efland Sewer Line agreements. He stated that only 87 of the 191 who originally signed the agreement have service thus far. He stated that Orange County needs to find a way by which to generate funds to honor the commitments already made as well as to make sewer service affordable for other residents and the business area of Efland. Commissioner Carey stated that it is the desire of the County to make the sewer service a paying project. Commissioner Hartwell stated that the County is prepared to honor its commitment to Efland residents as soon as the funds are available. Lloyd expressed concern that this be handled more expediently. Roy Roth, Stoney Creek resident, expressed concern with the possible commercial strip development along NC 86 to the school site and Stoney Creek Subdivision if public water and sewer services are provided. Elizabeth Prioli, Stoney Creek resident, asked if the intent of C 2 (Extension Policies) is to allow public sewer service in the Rural Buffer for lands that will not perk but maintains a preference is for wells and septic tanks. Collins responded that the intent is to avoid the "taking" issue. Ms. Prioli asked if there is to be a policy regarding not allowing tap-ons to the water and sewer line down NC 86. Commissioner Hartwell responded that would be the intent, but it is not yet a reality. Joe Woodman, Stoney Creek Neighborhood Association, stated that he is opposed to anything that would promote commercial development along NC 86. He would much prefer that sewer and water be extended only to the school site. Dana Marnell and Debra Perry, both Stoney Creek residents, indicated they would provide written comments prior to October 24. Pat Keenan, Raleigh, indicated that sewer lines are an advantage and felt a provision should be included in the policy for extension into the Rural Buffer. Kay Singer, Chair, Orange County School Board, indicated support for the DRAFT Water and Sewer Policy. She noted that the school site was chosen because it is the area where a new elementary school is needed. Jim Mitchell, Eno Township resident, indicated he did not understand the opposition to large scale development such as University Station. He noted small developers are unable to bear the cost of providing "affordable housing". Bob Strayhorn indicated that he felt the Water and Sewer Policy is a positive approach in the right direction and he is not concerned with the extension of water and sewer into the Rural Buffer provided it is