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7 sure the plan is still appropriate. Carrboro is talking about a rural village which is something that should be done jointly. Commissioner Gordon noted that, at present, there is a small area planning process in Carrboro which does not include Orange County. Marvin Collins said that anyone can serve on that committee and that one member of his staff attends the meetings. Commissioner Crowther made reference to a resolution Hillsborough approved which said that they would not participate in cooperative planning if the County does not approve the proposed EDD at NC86 and I-40. He suggested the County choose four or six areas around Hillsborough for small area plans and let Hillsborough choose the one that should be done first. With regard to the Development Impact Statement, Commissioner Gordon said she would like to know the cumulative impact on schools, infrastructure, roads, recreation and parks, etc. Marvin Collins indicated he could provide that information . Commissioner Willhoit would like to request the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro to do a fiscal impact analysis on the impacts of their residential growth within their planning jurisdiction. It was decided that a review of the Development Impact Statement will be reported at the County Commissioners' regular meeting scheduled for January 17. At that time it will be decided whether or not to do a resolution asking municipalities to provide this information or to do it administratively. JOINT PLANNING FOR SERVICE DELIVERY WITH TOWNS AND OTHERS IN ORANGE COUNTY - Where to from here? Chair Carey mentioned that with regard to joint planning for recreational activities, the Carrboro staff is suppose to take the initiative to study this issue. He will contact them for an update. Commissioner Gordon stressed that for both recreation and parks and libraries, they need to focus on positive outcomes for all the citizens. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS Commissioner Gordon referred to the Board of Health goal described in the meeting materials and explained that they would like the Board of Commissioners reinforcement to move forward. The Commissioners agreed to endorse the goal. Commissioner Gordon also referred to the request from the Triangle Land Conservancy for $10,000 to fund a Wildlife Corridor Study which will hopefully result in saving animals which have become or may soon become endangered in Orange County. The Commissioners favorably considered this request. Commissioner Crowther asked if there are boards/commissions that don't need to be continued or some that may need to be combined. Commissioner Willhoit suggested asking this on the volunteer survey or maybe developing an exit interview. He would like to know if their experience serving on the board/commission was worthwhile and their level of satisfaction. It was agreed that Commissioner Crowther will review the boards/commissions and report back to the Board. It was decided that the recommendation from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission be discussed when the County Commissioners meet with the