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A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the <br />advertisement for the Quarterly Public Hearing for May 27, 1997 with changes as noted by staff. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />C. PHASE II OF THE ORANGE COUNTY GROUNDWATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATION <br />Jahn Link explained this draft scope of work for the phase two potion of the water resources <br />investigation. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to (1) <br />approve the proposed scope of work, (2) commit the funding necessary to pay the County share of the <br />project, and (3) direct staff to provide a letter outlining the Board's actions in this matter and making the <br />necessary assurances to USGS as to the County's formal agreement to participate in the phase two study <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />D. PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION <br />Commissioner Gordon explained this proposal. She amended the purpose and specific duties to <br />emphasize the inclusion of environmental protection. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve the <br />recommendation. <br />Commissioner Carey expressed a concern with the composition of the membership and <br />suggested adding to the fifth line under #C-2 the words "and stakeholder interest that the Commissioners <br />deem appropriate". This would ensure an opportunity for nontechnical citizens to serve on this committee. <br />Chair Crowther said that the Soil and Water Board would like to meet with the County <br />Commissioners about this commission and also the Water Resources Committee will be discussing this <br />proposed commission at their meeting tomorrow night. He suggested waiting until these two boards have an <br />opportunity to offer input before approving this recommendation. <br />VOTE: AYES, 2; NOS (Commissioners Carey, Crowther and Halkiotis) <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to wait for <br />input from other groups and bring this back for Board approval as quickly as possible in June. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />10. REPORTS <br />A. TRIANGLE SPORTSPLEX OPERATIONS <br />This report was presented by various members of the Orange County Community Activity <br />Corporation Board of Directors and the Recreational Management Services Corporation, which has been <br />operating the SportsPlex since June 1996 under an agreement with the Board of Directors. <br />Commissioner Gordon asked for a copy of the financial statement and also the schedule of <br />events. <br />Commissioner Carey commended the Board of Directors for what they have been able to <br />accomplish in such a short amount of time. He feels this facility serves people from all over the County and <br />he thanked everyone for their hard work. <br />Commissioner Brown expressed appreciation for this facility. She asked about their plans for <br />maintenance reserve and was told that there are plans but it is not funded at the present time. The building <br />is being maintained on an ongoing basis. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Brown to receive the <br />report as information. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />B. CAPITAL NEEDS ADVISORY TASK FORCE FINAL REPORT <br />John Link made the initial presentation. Rev. Bob Seymour, Chair of the Task Force, <br />summarized the report.