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9 <br /> • Enforcement and violation consequences <br /> • What parameters can they put on the # of people, and what kind of authority do they <br /> have to put parameters around events and times. <br /> • Noise ordinance-work session on this and get information from Sheriff about this and <br /> how they monitored and measured; and practice when complaint is received and <br /> cumulative reporting. <br /> • Fire Safety- get more information from Fire Marshal <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked John Roberts if the Sheriff can require a deputy to attend <br /> events of a certain size. <br /> John Roberts said he does not know of any authority the Sheriff would have to require <br /> a deputy to be present, but he would follow up on this question. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said there was a cluster of questions raised about how Orange <br /> County government communicates, and the County needs to address these. He suggested <br /> that staff does not have enough time, and perhaps this should be addressed during the budget <br /> process. He said documents could be put up in a timely manner; have more people monitor <br /> events; improve this process to their constituents. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said the question of how the Board of Adjustment is legally <br /> represented should be discussed before the winter break. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos said with the issue of communication, the landowner should <br /> be required to communicate to the neighborhoods rather than relying solely on the County. He <br /> said he doubts the County can remove weddings from the list of permissible events, but would <br /> like to learn more about who makes such determinations. He said he would like to know what <br /> other states around the country have done successfully regarding this type of legislation. <br /> Commissioner Price said she thinks the exclusion of weddings would go against the <br /> legislation, but she would like to know what parameters the County may be able to enforce. <br /> Commissioner Rich said get examples of how other counties handle these types of <br /> venues and issues. <br /> Chair Dorosin said there is State component to this, and the community needs to take <br /> concerns to Raleigh as well. <br /> 3. Adjournment <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Burroughs, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs <br /> to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Mark Dorosin, Chair <br /> Donna Baker <br /> Clerk to the Board <br /> INTRODUCTION AND MEETING PURPOSE <br /> The Board of Commissioners directed staff to conduct this meeting to listen to residents, to <br /> learn about concerns, and share some basic information about agritourism, the Orange County <br />