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reference to a map that shows the watershed. She said that as the water has become more necessary, it has also become more polluted. The Friends of Bolin Creek is developing a conservation plan to document conditions in the watershed and to make recommendations for its protection and long-term health. They are coordinating with the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, Orange County, the North Carolina Department of Water Quality, and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to support the development of a watershed restoration plan and to put forward their own conservation plan. The Friends of Bolin Creek Conservation Plan will describe the history, geology, and economic impact of this urban watershed. It will also recommend improved storm water management policies. It will evaluate land use and local ordinances to improve the stream's health. She introduced Rob Crock. Rob Crock is also a member of the Friends of Bolin Creek. He said that the health of the watershed matters to the County. He said that it supports cost-effective drinking water. He said that Bolin Creek is unusual in that north of Estes Drive it encompasses over 400 contiguous acres of forest land. He said that this is a land that needs to be protected in Orange County. He said that the Friends want to conduct a study and take on all of the policies and practices that affect the creek's health. He said that, ultimately, Bolin Creek ties into Jordan Lake, which is an economic driver for much of the area. Julie McKlintock was also from the Friends of Bolin Creek and said that the conservation study started in March and will take a year to complete. She said that healthier water will require changing human behaviors. She said that the Friends of Bolin Creek are all about community education and this study will help with that effort. The recommendations will be brought to the Board next fall and tonight they are requesting support. Robin Jacobs is from the Eno River Association and said that they appreciate what Orange County does and the partnership with their association. She presented the 2011 Eno River Association calendars. b. Matters on the Printed Agenda (These matters were considered when the Board addressed that item on the agenda below.) 3. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations a. Automatic External Defibrillator(AED) Demonstration The Board observed a demonstration on the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) like the ones being located in various County facilities. Emergency Services Director Frank Montes de Oca said that the Board of County Commissioners asked them to come and demonstrate the new defibrillators that will be placed in all buildings in Orange County where they are not currently located. Clint Osborne made the presentation while the medic team demonstrated the defibrillators. Frank Montes de Oca said that the new models cost about $99 a year and it is self- diagnosing with less chance of a misfire during the shocks. Commissioner Jacobs said that a past Commissioner commented that he had received extremely good care from Orange County EMS recently. 4. Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: a. Minutes