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7 <br /> 52 AGENDA ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA <br /> 53 None. <br /> 54 <br /> 55 AGENDA ITEM 5: PUBLIC CHARGE <br /> 56 <br /> 57 INTRODUCTION TO THE PUBLIC CHARGE <br /> 58 The Board of County Commissioners, under the authority of North Carolina General Statute, <br /> 59 appoints the Orange County Planning Board (OCPB) to uphold the written land development <br /> 60 law of the County. The general purpose of OCPB is to guide and accomplish coordinated and <br /> 61 harmonious development. OCPB shall do so in a manner, which considers the present and <br /> 62 future needs of its citizens and businesses through efficient and responsive process that <br /> 63 contributes to and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the overall County. The OCPB <br /> 64 will make every effort to uphold a vision of responsive governance and quality public services <br /> 65 during our deliberations, decisions, and recommendations. <br /> 66 <br /> 67 <br /> 68 PUBLIC CHARGE <br /> 69 The Planning Board pledges to the citizens of Orange County its respect. The Board asks its <br /> 70 citizens to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and with <br /> 71 fellow citizens. At any time, should any member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this <br /> 72 public charge,the Chair will ask the offending member to leave the meeting until that individual <br /> 73 regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chair will recess the meeting <br /> 74 until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed. <br /> 75 <br /> 76 <br /> 77 Lamar Proctor read the public charge. <br /> 78 <br /> 79 PROCEDURAL ISSUES. <br /> 80 Because the three agenda items are interrelated the Board discussed procedural issues. <br /> 81 <br /> 82 Lamar Proctor: Generally speaking when we have an agenda that includes multiple items,we address them each <br /> 83 separately; however, in this unique circumstance, I would entertain a motion to consolidate Items 7, 8, and 9 on the <br /> 84 agenda for the staff and the applicant presentations, as well as public comment,so I would welcome a motion or <br /> 85 entertain a motion at this time as to that or any discussion prior to. <br /> 86 <br /> 87 MOTION BY Charity Kirk to combine the agenda items. Seconded by Statler Gilfillen <br /> 88 <br /> 89 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY <br /> 90 <br /> 91 Lamar Proctor: By our stated policies,we give the public 3 minutes per agenda item, given that we have <br /> 92 consolidated those, I would like some discussion from the board given the large number of people who want to <br /> 93 speak,any idea or discussion as to public comment and time limits thereon. I looked at the sign-in sheets which are <br /> 94 still being filled out, there are multiple people for each agenda item, some in excess of 10 or 11, so roughly we got at <br /> 95 least by our rules about 2 hours of public comment,at least,so we can either have speakers present and do 3 <br /> 96 minutes on the agenda item and they can just state the agenda item on which they would want to present. That <br /> 97 would be my idea on how to proceed, but, I would welcome any discussion about that. <br /> 98 <br /> 99 Marilyn Carter: Mr. Chair, point of information. Will the public comment precede the presentations by the applicant <br /> 100 or follow. I see by meeting process it follows, is that right? <br /> 101 <br />