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Chair Foushee said that she would not want to mandate schools to use funds to add <br /> public art to their facilities. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that this is an admirable goal, but the timing is bad now. <br /> Commissioner Nelson agreed and said that the Board could review this and address it <br /> again when the economy picks up again. He wants to have a work session with the Arts <br /> Commission. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz to <br /> refer this matter to the staff to be put on the agenda for a work session and invite the Arts <br /> Commission to attend. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 7. Reports <br /> a. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Recommendations — BOCC 2009/2010 <br /> Priority <br /> The Board received a report outlining Planning Staff's recommendations for beginning <br /> Comprehensive Plan implementation during Fiscal Year 2009/2010. <br /> Planning Director Craig Benedict gave this report. The report focused on Priorities P- <br /> 2a and 2b: <br /> Priority P-2a — Implement Comprehensive Plan — Small Area Plans Implementation <br /> and Process for Implementation of Plan Objectives by Annual Work Plan <br /> Priority P-2b — Implement Comprehensive Plan — Rewrite Zoning and Subdivision <br /> Regulations [Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)] <br /> There was a work plan in the agenda package. Priority 2 includes Items 1 and 2 in the <br /> agenda packet. <br /> Commissioner Gordon made reference to the Unified Development Ordinance and the <br /> letter on page 30 and said that she thought the plan was to rewrite the ordinance in the new <br /> format rather than change it. <br /> Craig Benedict said that there are some changes that could fill the gaps in the UDO. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier said that when this does get approved as a work plan, she <br /> would like official correspondence back to the Planning Board on the resolution. She <br /> suggested having a work session to clarify how to proceed. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz said that the Economic Development Strategic Plan needs to <br /> lead this in consultation with the Board and to make sure the County has the right places to do <br /> the things that need to be done. <br /> Chair Foushee asked about what is being proposed for the UDO and the $29,000 to <br /> bring a consultant in-house. Craig Benedict said that the Board will see these numbers again <br /> in the budget work sessions. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she supports Commissioner Pelissier regarding the <br /> Planning Board's resolution and a follow up on page 6-7. She stressed how major this is and <br /> that a decision needs to be made before a lot of work is done. <br /> 8. Board Comments <br /> Commissioner Hemminger said that she, Commissioner Pelissier, and Commissioner <br /> Yuhasz attended the SOG conference and it was very educational. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that the two MPO's passed their long-range plans. The <br /> Transportation Advisory Committee of the DCHC MPO passed its list and the Orange County <br />