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"exemplary practice within the planning process," and it was noted that the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) had also commended this work. Commissioner Gordon said that there is a NC 54/1-40 Corridor Study Work Shop on November 18th at the Friday Center from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Commissioner Yuhasz said that this Thursday would be the first task force meeting that was set up by the Association of Governments to consider funding mechanisms for utility extensions to the Rogers Road area. He said that he attended the Chapel Hill Town Council meeting on the Rogers Road Small Area Plan and he noted that the Chapel Hill Town Council had very little information about what the County Commissioners were considering on their agenda. He said that the Board of County Commissioners has, from time to time, gotten copies of the Hillsborough Town Board agenda, and he asked if they could get at least an agenda sheet from other municipalities. Donna Baker said that most agendas are posted online and she could get the County Commissioners added to the distribution list so that they are automatically notified when the agendas are posted. Commissioner Yuhasz asked that she add the County Commissioners to the distribution list for the City of Mebane, if available. Commissioner Pelissier said that the Human Services Advisory Committee had questions about funding for wildlife organizations last night. She said that several members visited Piedmont Wildlife and they requested that the funding not be cut off this fiscal year because it would be unfair in terms of the short notice. The recommendation is that the HSAC no longer consider any non-profit dealing with wildlife for the future. She suggested taking this up on an agenda about not funding non-profits that are not in the human services arena. Commissioner Jacobs said that it is important to do this and it should happen before making budget decisions. He said that he has been recommending for the last few years that the Animal Services Advisory Board was the more appropriate board to make a recommendation. Chair Foushee suggested having staff make a recommendation. Commissioner Jacobs thanked Sharron Hinton and VA Director Lois Hardin-Ravin on the event to honor veterans on Veteran's Day. Commissioner Jacobs thanked staff for the follow-up reports on the agenda. Commissioner Jacobs said that the Clerk is getting the County Commissioners copies of the CD of the environmental impact statement of Elizabeth Brady Road. Commissioner Jacobs said that the Economic Development Commission did discuss drive-thrus, and it was a very heated conversation. He said that it would be discussed at another meeting because they could not come to a resolution or motion. Commissioner Jacobs asked to talk about the herbicide report. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to direct staff to bring back to the Board the herbicide report as a discussion item. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Commissioner Jacobs asked that on December 71h that the Board gets information on the plans and projections for the financing for the solid waste operations. Commissioner Jacobs said that when the County got legislative authority to ban hunting under the influence of alcohol and firing a weapon within 1,000 feet of schools, there was no groundswell of public opinion. He said that what succeeded was having a conversation with the hunters so that they understood the concerns. He hopes that this is the process that will be followed. Chair Foushee said that the waiting list for child care subsidies is up to 251 children and there are 1,000 more food stamp applicants this year then last year.