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rf;'$ 6 Mr. Tom Oxholm, a representative of Wake Stone Corp. and Mr. John Bratten, President of Wake Stone Corp. spoke in favor of the rezoning request. They explained the current operating procedures and their intent on expanding in the area and the rezoning request. They presented to the Boards airial views of their Wake County and Knightdale plants and explained operating procedures. Mr. Oxholm and Mr. Bratten answered questions of both Boards. Individuals speaking in opposition to the request were Ms. Sharon Womble, Mr. Dennis Pake of 9401 Deep River Road, Clarence Lewis of 201 West Forest Oak Drive and Mr. John Davenport (representing his grandfather Fred Grey). The main concern expressed was concern as to what the plant would be doing when rezoned to heavy industry, water problems in wells, heavy blasting, who would have control on what goes on in the stone quarry and the future intent of Wake Stone Corporation. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Matthews moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and declared the meeting adjourned. William C. affo , Jr., airman 6