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Whereas, our 416 volunteers on our various boards and commissions are an invaluable asset <br /> to Orange County departments and they contribute to the cost effectiveness and efficiency of <br /> government operations; and, <br /> Whereas, the involvement of volunteers has strengthened and reinforced the democratic <br /> process by volunteers contributing their time to help address community challenges; and, <br /> Whereas, during National Volunteer Week, the Orange County Board of County <br /> Commissioners will show its appreciation to its dedicated volunteers by presenting each with a <br /> gift; <br /> Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners sincerely <br /> thanks its volunteers for their community spirit, expertise, dedication and commitment to the <br /> residents of Orange County and hereby recognizes the week of April 27 through May 3, 2008 <br /> as <br /> VOLUNTEER WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY <br /> This the 1st day of May 2008. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to <br /> approve a resolution of appreciation for the volunteers who serve on County advisory boards <br /> and commissions and authorize the Chair to sign. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> d. Presentation — New Hope Preserve <br /> The Board received a special presentation of artwork displayed at a recent Durham <br /> County celebration of the acquisition of property for the New Hope Preserve. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that he represented the Board at an event a few weeks ago and it <br /> was a pleasant and happy occasion with the Durham County Commissioners, because it is <br /> another unusual example of multiple governments working together to do something across <br /> county lines for the betterment of all of our citizens. This also helps to attract grant funds. <br /> David Stancil echoed Chair Jacobs' comments. He said that this preserve meets a 20- <br /> year old goal of trying to protect New Hope Creek where it leaves Duke Forest through Erwin <br /> Road, all the way to the Durham County line. Orange County was also able to acquire about <br /> 41 acres at about $4,000 per acre, which is about 1/5 of the market value. <br /> e. Rogers Road Community Enhancement Task Force — Recommendations <br /> The Board considered the Historic Rogers Road Community Enhancement Plan <br /> Development and Monitoring Task Force's recommended Historic Rogers Road Enhancement <br /> Area Map delineation and list of proposed community enhancements. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that Commissioner Carey and Commissioner Foushee worked <br /> diligently on this and he wanted to share this with the rest of the Board. <br /> Commissioner Foushee made reference to the abstract and said that the task force met <br /> seven times between June and November 2007. The recommendations were agreed upon by <br /> the members of the task force. There was a question regarding item #5, which is, "Institute a <br /> moratorium on property taxes. Pay for/subsidize future taxes for the residents in the <br /> community enhancement area for as long as any solid waste facilities remain in their <br />