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to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare and to achieve the purpose of the <br /> adopted comprehensive plan. He does not believe that the spirit of the zoning ordinance would <br /> be met by rezoning properties on NC 54 for this use. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she still thinks that the Board needs to move <br /> expeditiously, but she is impressed with what the speakers have said as to the process. She <br /> wants the public to know that the County Commissioners have heard them. <br /> 6. Decide Direction and Feedback to County Management and Olver, Inc. on Next <br /> Steps: Candidate Sites to Move Forward in the Process and Public Participation Strategy <br /> to Follow <br /> Chair Jacobs asked how the County Commissioners were to regard the draft forms that <br /> were previously filled. The County Commissioners have not approved the forms. Also, it is <br /> clear that the consultant will do a more detailed analysis of all three sites. <br /> Commissioner Nelson asked who would start conversations with owners of the properties, <br /> especially OWASA, and Chair Jacobs said that he would like to contact these owners tomorrow. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that the County Commissioners need to be very clear with the <br /> public about what is going to be done and that there are no surprises. She would like to have <br /> complete transparency. <br /> Chair Jacobs asked staff about sending notices to people who are within a certain <br /> distance of a proposed site. He suggested that this be done even though it is not required. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that any suggestions from the public should be sent to him or the Clerk <br /> and all County Commissioners will see them. <br /> 7. Adjourn <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to <br /> adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Barry Jacobs, Chair <br /> Donna S. Baker, CMC <br /> Clerk to the Board <br /> 8 <br />