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stated that APS could make recommendations to the Board on the feasibility of a County- wide dog control ordinance and that this issue should not be considered along with wild and exotic animals. She requested the County Attorney to research 1) penalties that could be placed on those who violate an animal control ordinance and 2) the question of "grandfatbering" of any animals already in the County if an ordinance regulating such wild animals is enacted. Commissioner Willhoit moved., seconded by Commissioner Walker, to approve the Manager's recommendation # 8, that is, "The North Carolina General Assembly should be requested to consider more extensive legislation which,will, apply state- wide. An expanded role for the State should be encouraged." Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0. It was agreed, by consensus, that this vote was separate from any other action that would be taken. Ccuraissioner Willhoit moved to adopt recommendations # 7 and # 3 excluding the animals at the University of North Carolina used for resPPrch purposes. Motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Lloyd moved to adopt recommendations # 3 and # 7, that is, "'Wind animals' shall include all species.not traditionally considered domesticated;" `and, "All persons, firms or coporations must register within 45 days all wild animals in their possession with the County. The number, species (Common and bin- name and location of the animals as well as the owner or possessor's name and address should be provided;" the motion continues to exclnclP those animals used by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for resPPrch and/or teaching pur- poses. Ctmmissioner Walker seconded the motion with an amendment, accepted by Commis- sioner Lloyd, that this registration is for information purposes only Vote: Ayes, 3, (Commissioners Lloyd, Walker and Willhoit); noes, 2 (Commissioners Marshall and Wihi.tted). The County Attorney told the Board that this action would have the same effect as an ordinance therefore, it would need to have a second reading at the next regular meeting of the Board (March 7, 1983). firmmissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to rescind the action just taken and to move it in tote substituting 21 days for the 45 days in recommendation • 4 7. Vote: Ayes, 4 (Commissioners Lloyd, Walker, Whitted and Willhoit); noes, 1 (Commissioner Marshall). This will be on the agenda for a second reading on March 7, 1983. Following a ten minute break, the Board resumed deliberations with all members present. D-2 MEDWAY AIRPORT Mr. Marvin Collins, Planning Director, summarized the request from Midway Airport ieveloper Fred Hazard that some of the conditions placed upon the Class A Special Use