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2 <br />meeting last week, it was evident that positions have changed. He feels <br />that Johnston County will also withdraw from Triangle J. At that time, <br />Triangle J will probably rethink its role. An assertive person will be <br />necessary to stand up for the interest of Orange County. <br />Commissioner Willhoit emphasized that the County should not <br />assume that the only way to get enforcement for regulating the disposal <br />of sludge is to work out an agreement with the State. While the County <br />needs to be aggressive, the State should be forced to enforce their own <br />regulations. The County's assumption should be that the State is <br />responsible and needs to do their job. <br />Chairman Carey noted that although enforcement by the State would <br />be desirable, the County still needs to develop a program for monitoring <br />the disposal of sludge. <br />Commissioner Marshall announced that Jim Ritchey has taken the <br />appointment of the General Manager of the Triangle Transit Authority. <br />He has a good educational background and has demonstrated through his <br />work experience to be a tremendous professional. She asked for the <br />active support of the Commissioners in the work of the TTA and in <br />particular for the dedicated source of funds. She noted that Mr. <br />Buchanan will be replaced on the Board of Transportation during December <br />or January. She urged the Board to get to know the new member as soon <br />as possible and the new member be encouraged to attend the meetings of <br />the TTA on which he serves as an exofficio member. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis asked for a status report on Carden's <br />Mobile Home Park. Paul Thames stated that the encroachment agreement <br />was approved by the State on October 15. The construction plans for the <br />forced main at Cardens have been submitted to DEM. When the plans are <br />approved the owners of Cardens have thirty days to complete the <br />construction. <br />Chairman Carey distributed to Commissioners Elect Alice Gordon <br />and Verla Insko a video that was done by County Staff. <br />II. COMY MANAGER'S REPORT <br />John Link announced that Orange County is one of fifteen <br />recipients of a $20,000 planning grant to develop an application to the <br />z. Smith Reynolds Foundation for the $1,000,000 grant they are going to <br />provide called "opportunities for families ". <br />III. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA <br />John Link added to the agenda a resolution for Home Health Care <br />and a resolution for Extended Area Service. <br />IV. AUDIENCE COMMENTS <br />A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA <br />Chairman Moses Carey announced that anyone who wants to speak <br />to an item on the printed agenda will be recognized at the appropriate <br />time. <br />B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA - None <br />PUBLIC CHARGE <br />