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Commissioner Jacobs accepted the two items from Commissioner Gordon, in order to <br /> include the remaining items under section C of her memorandum that he had not already <br /> mentioned. Commissioner Hemminger seconded. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> b. Consideration of Official Name for Northern Park (working title) <br /> The Board considered a report from the County Manager on a recommendation for <br /> approving a name for the Northern Park project, currently under construction on NC 86 <br /> northwest of Hillsborough. <br /> Dave Stancil asked if signs could be ordered for the grand opening. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Gordon <br /> to approve a recommendation for approving a name for the Northern Park project, currently <br /> under construction on NC 86 northwest of Hillsborough. The name will be Cedar Grove Park. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if the Board would consider inviting Harold Webb to come <br /> and speak. He is the Chair of the Wake County Commissioners and was the principal of the <br /> elementary school at this site. This was one of the first integrated kindergartens in the State. <br /> Laura Blackmon said that he has been contacted to be at the opening. <br /> 7. Reports <br /> a. Potential Discussion Points for Jordan Lake Nutrient Management Rules <br /> Position Statement <br /> The Board considered possible discussion points for a position statement and/or <br /> resolution regarding the B. Everett Jordan Reservoir (Jordan Lake) Nutrient Management <br /> Rules, in response to a draft resolution submitted by the Haw River Assembly, a position <br /> statement from the NC Association of County commissioners and potential legislation <br /> introduced in this session of the NC General Assembly. <br /> Dave Stancil made reference to the chronology of the Jordan Lake Rules issue. He <br /> said that the Board can take a position statement and the staff can bring back a resolution. <br /> Public Comment: <br /> Marilee McTigue thanked the Board for attention to the protection of the watershed. <br /> She encouraged the County Commissioners to support the Jordan Lake rules. She said that <br /> there is a significant portion of the Haw River watershed that is currently unprotected in <br /> Orange County. She asked for the Board's help and support in reassessing the watershed <br /> and protecting it. <br /> Chair Foushee said that the Board would defer discussion on this item and the <br /> remaining items on the agenda. <br /> b. Emergency Services —A Performance Report and Recommendations for <br /> Improvement <br /> The Board was to consider information on changes made within the Emergency <br /> Services Department to improve performance and enhance safety throughout Orange County <br /> along with projected costs to support and sustain continuous improvement. <br /> DEFERRED <br /> 8. Board Comments <br />