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7 Commissioner Jacobs suggested that the previous agreement be reviewed to see how it might still be applicable. John Link suggested that more concrete goals be made, for instance, the first objective can be that the town of Hillsborough come to an agreement on the entranceway of 1-40, etc. One of the more critical issues is to pursue a small plan of mutual interests. Chair Gordon mentioned that the last time the Board talked to Hillsborough about this, they seemed very clear on not wanting a comprehensive agreement, but very interested in working on small projects of mutual interest. Commissioner Jacobs would like to show them a document including those things that Hillsborough is interested in. Chair Gordon suggested listing Hillsborough's interest and then listing the County's interest. The goal will be rewritten to say "Implement Orange County Hillsborough Cooperative Agreement," taking out the word `planning.' Chair Gordon said that the Rural Character Preservation looks good. Commissioner Jacobs said this is where the review of the Agricultural Resources Center should be added. John Link asked David Stancil to tell him what the Agricultural Preservation Board is pursuing in terms of who are the stakeholders, how they are invited, when the Commissioners will be given updates on the progress, etc. David Stancil said that this has only been discussed by the Agricultural Advisory Board for one or two meetings, but the intent is to get away from the negativity of the past, from the bond referendum that failed. Commissioner Halkiotis asked about visual resource protection, and whether there are buffer requirements that are not required. Craig Benedict said all private roads do not have the 30-foot requirement. He will rewrite to clarify this statement. Commissioner Carey thinks it is ambitious to say the buffers will be examined and the very next month come up with some new proposals for buffers. Chair Gordon asked about the objective that states, "review minor and major subdivisions to limit direct access to roadways." She thinks it should read, "review minor and major subdivisions and recommend whether to limit." Commissioner Jacobs asked that there be some reference in the Farmland Preservation goal indicating that it is coordinated with the open space acquisition program. Also, objective 3 under Rural Character, it should say, "and in a manner that will create contiguous stretches of open space." Commissioner Brown asked about the open space, whether it is adequate, and should it be mandatory. The Board decided to postpone discussions on the remaining goals until a later time. ADJOURNMENT With no further items to discuss, Chair Gordon adjourned the meeting. The next meeting as listed on the regular meeting calendar will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the Boardroom at the Southern Human Services Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Alice M. Gordon, Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk