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wants to know why 15-501 was taken off and why BRT was put as a footnote instead of a bigger issue. She said that if she had to pick between C-1 and C-2, then she would want to know where people would park to get on this transit, etc. Commissioner Gordon asked how long it would take Triangle Transit staff to provide written responses back to the County Commissioners. Wib Gulley said that some questions answered will certainly raise other questions and February 7th is the meeting to do that. Chair Pelissier said that February 7th is the only meeting where they would be able to receive this and the County Commissioners need to give direction to Commissioner Gordon on how to vote. It would be useful to have some information available in the agenda packets. It was agreed that the information could be sent electronically by February 2"a Chair Pelissier made reference to the balancing of the regional versus the local transit needs. She said that they have to remember that this really is a regional transit plan. She said that much of the costs will be borne by the federal and state governments. She would like Triangle Transit to address this. Commissioner Yuhasz said that the creation of Triangle Transit was to have a regional entity to look at regional transit, but the problem is that there is no plan for regional cost sharing. Commissioner Gordon said that it would be helpful if the plan was refined to include a different cost sharing proposal and suggested that value capture be considered. She asked if the cost-sharing was the biggest hurdle, and if so, then they need to talk about that and solve it. Patrick McDonough asked if cost-sharing with UNC has been considered and it was answered no. Commissioner McKee said that they should consider cost sharing with all the entities. f. Update Report on Reformulated Economic Development Advisorv Board The Board received a report on proposed actions for the creation of a new advisory board to support Orange County's Economic Development activities, and provided direction as needed. Economic Development Director Steve Brantley presented this item. He showed the new Economic Development website on the screen. He summarized the report: Proposed Purpose, Composition and Function of Orange County's Reformulated Economic Development Advisory Board Purpose of Reformulated Economic Develoament Advisorv Board The purpose of the Orange County Economic Development Advisory Board (Board) will be to work cohesively with the County's Economic Development staff and their economic development partners to position Orange County as a competitive location for business opportunities. Process for Creation of New Economic Development Advisorv Council A selection process will be developed in conjunction with the new advisory board guidelines recently discussed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) to ensure the selection of candidates that will be actively engaged in furthering the County's economic development program. Orange County Economic Development staff will work with their