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agreement to split it proportionately, according to the population. According to the calculations, Orange County would be eligible for about $77,000 in CMAQ money, but would have to have eligible projects. Commissioner Gordon said that the primary issue for Orange County is whether it wants to do transportation planning for this urbanizing area. This would include Buckhorn Village and other areas that are important to Orange County. There is no representation of Orange County on the Burlington-Graham MPO. Her recommendation is to do the expansion now. Commissioner Yuhasz asked how much area would be taken in and staff did not know. Commissioner Jacobs said that this seems like an excellent example of total lack of communication with the Burlington/Graham MPO and there is no idea about its plans. He would like to communicate as a Board to the Burlington/Graham MPO about the plans. He does not want to make any decisions before talking to the Burlington/Graham MPO. Chair Foushee agreed with Commissioner Jacobs about coordination. However, she said that if Orange County wants to have a seat at the table, then the question is whether there is time to entertain these discussions before a decision will be made. Commissioner Nelson said that he wholeheartedly agreed with Commissioner Gordon's assessment of why this is important. He said that Orange County has a particular and unique vision for transportation planning and he wants the County to be able to control its own destiny. He would prefer not to have Burlington/Graham MPO plan for this area. Commissioner Pelissier agreed. A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger to approve Option 2, (bullet "b" in the agenda materials): Endorse expanding the Durham- Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Area Boundary along the 1-85/1-40 corridor; and to have staff have conversation with the Burlington/Graham MPO. VOTE: Ayes, 6; No, 1 (Commissioner Jacobs) c. Rogers Road Eubanks Neighborhood Association Request for a Well and Septic Survey The Board considered approving the Rogers Road Eubanks Neighborhood Association (RRENA) request for a community water and septic system study by the Health Department. Health Director Rosemary Summers said that this is a request from the RRNA for a well and septic survey. This was supported by the Board of Health. The proposal, which is attached, is a draft process and is Attachment 3. The proposal is to survey 36 homes for well water testing and the same number of homes for the wellness of the septic systems. All homeowners would have to fill out an application to participate in the survey. It is estimated that it would cost about $3,500. An alternate source of funding is needed for this. Frank Clifton said that the funding recommendation is for the $3,500 to come from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. Commissioner Jacobs said that there was a similar effort for this years ago and residents were hesitant to give information to the survey. He asked if people were more receptive to this now. Chair Foushee said that the residents were receptive to this now. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the funding for the Rogers Road Eubanks Neighborhood Association well and septic study not to exceed $4,000 and authorize the allocations from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. VOTE: UNANIMOUS