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4 <br /> asked how long it will take for someone to act for them. Marvin Collins <br /> explained that it will be May 23 before their petition will be heard at public <br /> hearing. <br /> John Link made reference to the turn lane in front of Mr. Smith's house <br /> and said that the turn lane will use the right-of-way on both the west and <br /> east sides of the road. He recommended that Chair Carey write a letter to the <br /> Division Engineer and ask for a written response on how the decision was made <br /> and what their plans are for this area. <br /> Lindsey Efland, Chair of the Economic Development Commission, stated <br /> that the time to act is as soon as possible. The Board gave this project to <br /> a Task Force, and have received their recommendation. He asked that the Board <br /> please decide on the proposal because many other issues are awaiting an answer <br /> on this one. <br /> Carl Waters indicated that this could be another Meadowlands. There <br /> are not many complaints about Meadowlands. This could be a good thing for the <br /> community. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Gordon to include the comments made at the January 18, 1994 meeting on the <br /> design standards for the EDDs in the minutes of this meeting. They are <br /> included by reference. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> After a brief discussion, the Board decided to put this item on the <br /> next agenda for receipt of limited public comment and for Board discussion. <br /> The Board will call Marvin Collins with any specific concerns they have about <br /> the design standards. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Halkiotis to continue the public hearing to February 15, 1994. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Gordon to approve those items on the Consent Agenda as stated below: <br /> A. MPO PASS-THROUGH AGREEMENT <br /> The Board approved an agreement with the City of Durham <br /> establishing a mechanism for the transfer of Federal transportation planning <br /> plans and authorized the County Manager to sign the agreement. <br /> B. DURHAM TECH CONTRACT - FIRE TRAINING <br /> The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the renewal of <br /> a contract with Durham Tech for administrative support for fire training <br /> classes held in Orange County for emergency management personnel. <br /> C. BID AWARD - POLICE VEHICLES This item was removed from Consent <br /> Agenda and considered at the end of the Consent Agenda. <br /> D. PROPOSED NAME CHANGE FOR THE COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM <br /> The Board approved to change the name of the Coordinated Agency <br /> Transportation program to the Coordinated Area Transportation program. This <br />