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3 the County and its water providers. Commissioner Hartwell commended the members of the committee for their hard work and dedication which produced the report and recommendations. Planning Board member Chris Best requested that a member of the Planning Board be considered for appointment to the County Water Board. He emphasized the importance of this Board being properly staffed for optimum results. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Carey to accept the report in principle and to discuss the report further at the December 5 1987 work session and consider a phase II study. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 2 . RESERVOIR SITE COMMITTEE REPORT Don Cordell, an Associate with Hazen and Sawyer, presented the report. He stated that phase one of the report represents a comprehensive study of water supply needs and alternatives in Orange County. He commended both water committees for their hard work in providing the input that went into the two reports. The primary objective was to identify the best reservoir site(s) in northern Orange County that would meet the long- term water supply needs in Orange County. They also evaluated the use of Jordan Lake as an alternative to new reservoir construction. Jim McCarthy, engineer with Hazen and Sawyer, presented charts which reflected population projections and anticipated growth in both population and water demand. Using a moderate growth projection the net deficit in water supply is 7. 3 million gpd. Using a high growth projection the net deficit is 11. 6 million gpd. Don Cordell listed the seven possible reservoir sites. A detailed comparison was done on four of the sites and on Jordan Lake as an alternative to new reservoir construction. He made reference to the Executive Summary and listed the comparison of the values necessary in building a reservoir including the costs associated. The Site Committee, along with Hazen and Sawyer Consultants, recommended the construction of a reservoir on the Eno River above McGowan Creek with the eight million gpd expansion. They also concluded that the County should purchase land in the Seven Mile Creek area to meet the wildlife mitigation requirements for development of a reservoir and preserving land for a future reservoir site. They recommended County participation in the plans for the regional utilization of water from the Jordan Lake. The recommendations as listed in the report are as follows: (1) Authorize preparation of detailed topographic maps. (2) Authorize phase II of the study. (3) Articulate a policy regarding growth and coordination with all municipalities within Orange County as well as their water suppliers. (4) Participate in drafting a regional plan for utilization of Jordan Lake as a means of obtaining a water supply allocation from that facility. (5) Acquire land at both site C & D since delaying that acquisition could only increase the cost of the land. CITIZEN COMMENTS Barrie Altvater Wallace spoke about her concern for preservation of the historic value of the Chatwood house, the mill and the Chatwood gardens. She asked that the County consider Jordan Lake as the solution to Orange County's future water needs. A copy of her complete statement is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. Peggy Altvater read a letter from Mrs. Helen Watkins. She related the historic value of the Chatwwood home. She concluded that to wipe out this