HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 12-01-2014-13 (6)BARRYJACOBS, CHAIR
EARL MCKEE, VICE CHAIR
MARK DOROSIN
ALICE M. GORDON
BERNADET7E PELISSIER
RENEE PRICE
PENNY RICH
November 24, 2014
Dear Commissioners,
INFORMATION ITEM
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Post Office Box 8181
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
At the Board's November 18, 2014 regular meeting, petitions were brought forth which were reviewed
by the Chair /Vice Chair /Manager Agenda team. The petitions and responses are listed below:
1) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that the Board send a letter of thanks to Jeff
Thompson's wife for her volunteer efforts at the Rogers Road Community Center ribbon - cutting.
Response: The Manager to address this item with a personal note
2) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that the County look into opportunities,
public /private partnerships, etc. and the efforts necessary to develop tiny house villages.
Response: This item to be folded into affordable housing discussion at the January 30,
2015 Board Retreat.
3) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Jacobs that the County develop a primer for
the public on various planning related processes, approvals, etc.
Response: Manager to work with Planning staff to develop a primer.
4) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Jacobs that the Board receive an update on
the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Hillsborough Train Station.
Response: Manager to work with Planning Director.
5) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Jacobs that the Board receive information
regarding an airplane landing strip in Efland as well as the process, if any, to establish an
airplane landing strip.
Response: Manager to consult with Planning staff and provide follow -up to the Board.
This letter will be provided as an Information Item on the December 1, 2014 agenda for public
information.
Best,
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Board of County Commissioners