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.1 •Master Plan rationale: — Facilities in keeping with the natural setting, conservation easements, cultural & archaeological resources, safe access *Facility priorities (2 phases) "Issues for further study Commissioner Pelissier asked how the contributions of the four entities were decided as far as funding goes. Dave Stancil said that with the 43 acres purchased by the partners, there was a formula created but the grants they finally received for this project reduced the costs dramatically. He said that there was more of a negotiation between the entities regarding funding and Durham County took the lead in the acquisition. Rich Shaw said that the County's share was about $125,000. Commissioner Gordon said that the way the purchase was negotiated was related to a number of factors. For example, Orange County had just purchased seven acres that were to go into the preserve. Commissioner Hemminger asked about the management of the park. Dave Stancil said that the expectation is that the two counties (Orange and Durham) would take the lead in the operation and management of the site. Frank Clifton said that the park is surrounded mostly by Durham County residents. Commissioner Hemminger said that she is a little concerned about the closing of Pickett Road and she said that this would be a big battle to fight at this time because there is an issue of connectivity. Commissioner Jacobs said that one complicated factor in how the park is run is that Durham County does not have a parks department and Durham City is a small partner in this process. Commissioner Gordon said that if Pickett Road were closed, the fact that traffic would go on Randolph Road would be a topic of discussion. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to approve the Manager's recommendation: 1. Refer the master plan to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council, Commission for the Environment, and Orange Unified Transportation Board, requesting feedback and comments on the relevant components of the master plan by February 1, 2010; 2. Direct staff to develop more - detailed recommendations on the Pickett Road, operation and management, and TLC property questions for subsequent Board discussion, and 3. Ask the Clerk to schedule an opportunity to discuss the master plan and next steps with the Durham County Board of Commissioners, Chapel Hill Town Council, and Durham City Council during 2010. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 2. Environmental Responsibility Goal — Status Report David Stancil presented this item.