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In <br /> The Planning Staff recommends approval of the <br /> Preliminary Plan for Governor's Grove subject to <br /> the conditions contained in the Resolution of <br /> Approval (a copy an attachment to these minutes <br /> on pages ) . <br /> Burklin asked for a definition of intake <br /> structure. Kirk responded that according to the <br /> letter from Thomas E. Hartye, Town Engineer, Town <br /> of Hillsborough, it appears to be referring to <br /> construction of the reservoir. <br /> A great deal of discussion followed regarding the <br /> proposed reservoir and the lack of dialogue and <br /> communication with the Town of Hillsborough. <br /> After research, Willis reported that an intake <br /> structure is a pipe that goes directly to the <br /> reservoir for direct water supply. <br /> David Thompson, -Surveyor, stated that the land , <br /> was purchased with no knowledge of the proposed" <br /> reservoir. As they began to work on the concept <br /> plan, articles began appearing in the newspapers <br /> regarding the proposed reservoir in Cedar Grove <br /> Township. He noted that a significant amount of <br /> money had been spent so they continued with the <br /> project. <br /> Eidenier noted that this was the purpose of <br /> concept plans to inform the applicants of <br /> potential problems. <br /> Hamilton noted that she felt that it is the <br /> responsibility of the buyer of the land to <br /> find out those potential problems. <br /> Cantrell reminded the Board that it is not <br /> appropriate for the Planning Board to consider <br /> the expense to the applicant and developers. <br /> There have been questions regarding decisions <br /> when financing/costs have been discussed. <br /> Mr. Thompson responded that his mention of money <br /> was simply to indicate that his clients had <br /> proceeded in good faith. He continued that they <br /> had also worked very closely with the Planning <br /> Department on their plans. <br /> Burklin indicated he would like to encourage <br /> communication between the applicants and the Town <br /> of Hillsborough so that this could be a mutually <br /> good plan for Hillsborough as well as the <br />