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5 <br /> 2 . WATER AND SEWER POLICY <br /> Planning Director Marvin Collins presented for discussion an <br /> outline for the Water and Sewer Policy. Three topics were listed: (1) <br /> public health hazard, (2) economic development and (3) requirement of con- <br /> sistency with the Orange County Land Use Plan. The same questions were <br /> listed for each topic. Collins indicated that the answers to these basic <br /> questions would help in developing a county water and sewer policy. <br /> County Attorney Geoffrey Gledhill stated that the Orange County <br /> Land Use Plan and Map could be made a part of any decision. The water and <br /> sewer policy could include the Land Use Plan and the Map. He noted that he <br /> has never seen the Efland Sewer line and the Land Use Plan in an overlay <br /> that would show the implications of the two decisions. <br /> Chair Marshall emphasized the importance of any project being <br /> consistent with the Land Use Plan and that all projects should be reviewed <br /> by the Planning Board prior to being considered by the Board. <br /> RESERVOIR REPORT FROM COMMISSIONER JOHN HARTWELL <br /> Commissioner Hartwell distributed copies of the draft preliminary <br /> report from Hazen and Sawyer on the Reservoir Site Study. He listed the <br /> finding as detailed in the report summary. <br /> Discussion ensued on the possibility of bringing water over from <br /> Jordan Lake. Chair Marshall stated a concern about the water quality and <br /> stated her desire not to bring water from the Jordan until more is known <br /> about the Haw River water. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by <br /> Commissioner Willhoit to write a letter to Chatham County government to <br /> explore the possibilities of forming an alliance and a procedure for <br /> proceeding. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> WATER AND SEWER POLICY <br /> There was a consensus that any water and sewer policy should <br /> include a requirement of consistency with the Orange County Land Use Plan <br /> and Map. <br /> Chair Marshall stated that policies on "Public Health Hazards" <br /> were made when the Efland Sewer Project was approved. The Board agreed <br /> that the County will participate in water/sewer projects. <br /> The Board favored county financial participation in water/sewer <br /> projects through a revolving fund. The County Attorney stated that such <br /> money could come from the general fund or an enterprise fund. <br /> It was decided that guidelines will need to be developed before <br /> the budget is considered for next year. <br /> Chair Marshall referred to a prior proposal of a revolving fund <br /> for Economic Development being established with an allocation of $50, 000 <br /> each year for five years. The limit of participation in economic <br /> development would be limited by the amount of money in the revolving fund. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis stressed the importance of the Board <br /> getting involved in bringing meaningful economic development to the <br /> County. High quality development can only enhance the tax base. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit stated he favored an enterprise fund for <br /> economic development with an amount to be determined at a later date. <br /> Chair Marshall emphasized the importance of knowing what money <br /> may be available so that a response can be made when a request is <br /> received. <br /> Geoffrey Gledhill expressed two concerns about the Efland Sewer <br /> Project and noted that a decision needs to be made by the Board on these <br /> two items: <br /> (1) Whether or not the plans to develop the Efland Sewer Line are <br />