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FROM: Commission for the Environment
SUBJECT: Monthly Meeting
DATE: September 13, 2010
LOCATION: Southern Human Services Center
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Kaiser, Renee Price, Lucy Adams, Loren Hintz, Gary Saunders,
Michelle Drostin
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chris Adams, Tom O’Dwyer
STAFF and GUESTS PRESENT: Rich Saw and Tom Davis; Alice Gordon
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Beginning time of meeting: 7:30 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Additions or Changes to Agenda – there were none
III. Approval of Minutes
Saunders motioned to approve June 14 meeting summary as written. Motion
seconded by Price. Approved unanimously
IV. Orange Unified Transportation Board
The CFE was asked to recommend one of its members for appointment
consideration by the BOCC to serve on the Orange Unified Transportation Board
(OUTBoard). Price offered to be considered.
Approved by acclimation.
V. Policy for Forest Management on County-owned Property
Staff presented a 3rd draft policy document for CFE consideration. The policy
addresses the management of trees and forestland on County-owned
properties—a policy that would be implemented primarily by DEAPR staff.
Following discussion the CFE approved the policy with edits provided. Advised
staff to circulate to other departments for their input and concurrence prior to
sharing with the County Manager and BOCC.
VI. Unified Development Ordinance
Staff reviewed the CFE’s April 2010 comments on the preliminary draft UDO and
presented findings on how those comments were addressed in the first draft.
CFE members offered further comments for staff to submit to Planning by 9/20.
VII. Updates and Information Items
Staff provided updates on issues previously discussed by CFE (appointments,
UNC Bingham Facility) and information on various other topics of interest to the
board (Festifall, BOCC resolution re Clean Water Act, Falls Lake Rules)
VIII. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at: 9:29 p.m.
Name of Minute Taker: Rich Shaw, DEAPR Staff