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L9 water supply source. Burklin was also concerned that that may not be the most desirable area for planned development and rural villages. Eidenier continued that it is the desire of the Rural Character Study Committee to meet with and receive public from the citizens in the surrounding area prior to making a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Waddell commented that the water supply for Hillsborough is already insufficient. Eidenier responded that the extension of water is probably based on the purchase of water from Durham. Waddell asked if water and sewer was extended into the transition area would the County or Hillsborough have jurisdiction. Collins responded that it would be a joint planning effort with an agreement similar to the one between Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County. Cantrell asked about the annexation process. Collins responded that a citizen could request annexation by petition and there could be involuntary .annexation. MOTION: Cantrell moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners to withhold consideration of either of these two areas until they have the opportunity to fully explore the planning concepts, utilities and necessities, and wait for the Rural Character Study Committee recommendation. However, that they explore with Hillsborough how to supply water and sewer to these outlying areas and state that they would be in favor of Hillsborough's providing water and sewer to these areas. Seconded by Reid. Cantrell again stated her support and appreciation for the work of Clint Burklin and the Rural Character Study Committee. She expressed confidence in the in -depth research and recommendations which they had provided. VOTE: 8 in favor. 1 opposed (Waddell -- felt that the Staff's recommendation was a sound and considered plan more consistent with the plan.