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Meeting Summary
September 14, 2020; 7:30 pm
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Present: Bradley Saul (Chair), Kim Piracci, Jaya Nair, Elizabeth McWhorter, Frank
Binkowski, Kim Livingston, Bill Ward, James Eichel, Jody Eimers, Laura
Doherty, Alan Parry, Jeremy Marzuola
Absent: Lynne Gronback, Carrie Fletcher
Staff: Brennan Bouma, Chris Hirni, David Stancil
I. Call to Order
Saul called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. New members introduced (4).
11. Additions or Changes to Agenda
None
III. Approval of Draft Minutes from February loth & March 9th, 2020
Motion by Eichel; seconded by Eimers; none opposed; motion passed.
IV. CFE Activities—2020
CFE discussed current activities with a brief status update for each item.
V. Lands Legacy Action Plan 2021-2024
C. Hirni presented memo requesting input from CfE for priority recommendations for the
next three years of LLAP. CfE discussion focused on several priorities emphasizing
connectivity, Natural Heritage Areas, wildlife corridors, climate resiliency projects, and
cultural preservation in regards to farmland. Hirni will draft list of recommendations for
initial review by Land Resources Committee to be presented at next meeting for CfE
approval.
VI. Climate Action Tax& Climate Action Fund
B. Bouma provided a background of the Climate Action Tax and the past years efforts to
distribute the Action Fund. The BOCC has passed new guidance for a more formal grant
program and scoring system for this FY and future year's allocations. Timelines and
application processes were shared and the CfE will be reviewing applications in the fall
to early winter to submit ranking and then on for BOCC approval. Applicants will be held
to guidelines set by the BOCC. Ranking Criteria has been updated with a new point scale.
CfE discussed with Bouma the process of CfE review, ranking, applicant confidentiality,
and mitigation specifics.
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Orange County Commission for the Environment
Meeting Summary
September 14, 2020; 7:30 pm
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VII. Updates and Information Items
- K. Piracci and C. Hirni provided information regarding the Research Triangle Logistics
Park development proposal. Piracci is on the planning board and provided background to
the board's decision. Hirni provided information regarding a DEAPR submitted memo
which outlined stream protections and a NHA within the tract.
- Hirni notified the CfE of Duke Forests recently released Recreational Impact Statement.
VIII. Adjournment
Piracci motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 pm; seconded by Marzuola; none
opposed; motion passed.
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