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18 violator to a civil penalty of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00). All assessed penalties may be recovered in any manner authorized by law and, if not paid within thirty (30) days, may be recovered in the nature of debt. Commissioner McKee noted that the group spent about four months on this issue, including many conversations and effort. He said the Committee has brought a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jacobs said the group was very amicable despite their many differences, and people tried to understand others' positions and to work toward a consensus. He said the only place where communication broke down was when excessive noise from gunfire was discussed. Chair Dorosin thanked the committee and Facilitator Andy Sachs. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ann Crawford said she is in favor of section 24.3, and would like to see the noise clause (g) reinstated. She said her neighborhood is disturbed by loud gunfire, which is upsetting to the residents, as well as dangerous to children and pets. Cathy Cole provided a hand out, and she agreed with Ann Crawford Riley Ruske is not supportive of this ordinance, and feels the Board of Commissioners is trying to infringe on residents' second amendment rights. Lisa Price said she is glad that the Board of County Commissioners is addressing firearms safety in Orange County, and she also hopes the portion addressing excessive noise is reinstated. Becky Ceartas is the Director of N.0 Against Gun Violence, and urged the Board of County Commissioners to adopt this proposed ordinance, and reinstate article "g" about noise. Gilbert Carnathan said he attended some of the meetings, and the recommendation are prudent and promote safety and firearm safety education. He said he believed that section "g" should be added back in, and the Board of County Commissioners should adopt the ordinance. Rollin Russell said the right to bear arms is constitutional and he supports that right, but he also believes in sensible regulation to protect all citizens. He said he hoped the Board would make the best decision for the residents of Orange County. Greg Andrews said he is here on behalf of the residents in Efland, where turkey shoots are held for fund raising purposes. He said he is concerned that this ordinance may affect that tradition, and that it infringes on the right to bear arms. He said he does not support the reinstatement of article g. Ashley Campbell commended the committee for its work. She said the most important topic discussed was firearms safety in Orange County. She said an ordinance is not really needed but if the Board wants one, then the one presented is reasonable. Don O'Leary said this ordinance is reasonable, and the question of noise is tricky. He said those living in rural areas should expect reasonable gunfire, as it is a way of life. Jack Hunnell said he served on this committee, and the Board of County Commissioners did a great job of appointing a diverse group to tackle this issue. Commissioner McKee said the better part of most of the meetings was used to try and define noise. He said he told the committee if it could not come to a decision about noise, the Board of County Commissioners could, and would, through other avenues. He said the motion to remove the section on noise was made by one who wanted it included, and that removing it was a compromise on his part. He said the proposed ordinance does have some "teeth". He said this is a good start, and other issues can be addressed later.