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5 Dr. Jane Brice agreed that with these arrangements would solve most of the "six mile" problems but not all of them. • Mr. Talbert gave an overview of how the addition of a substation in Orange Grove's Fire District could take about 400 homes from class 10 (uninsurable) to within six miles of a fire department. They already have the land and lease agreement and could be up and running within six months. Two substations in the Orange Grove's district could help about 700 landowners. Sheriff Pendergrass asked specifically if Orange Grove's new Station 2 will take care of JoMac Road. The response was "yes". • Commissioner Fouchee asked if the committee would like to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners that these changes be made. Chief Dan Jones made the motion to recommend to the BOCC to proceed with the construction of two substations in the Cane Creek Fire district by the Orange Grove Fire Department. Chief Montes de Oca seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. • Chief Dwane Hampton made the motion to recommend to the BOCC that Orange County contract with Chapel Hill Fire Department to provide fire protection in the hydranted area of the Southern Triangle Fire District. The motion was seconded by Chief Walter Horton. Chief Montes de Oca suggested that North Chatham be contacted before the request is made. The motion was passed by a majority with one abstention by Chief Dan Jones and one opposed-Chief Bryan Baker. • Mr. Talbert introduced the last topic: "Comprehensive Assessment of Emergency Medical Services and E911 Communications Center". Steve Allen has conducted dozens of studies and developed strategic plans throughout North Carolina; is familiar with North Carolina fire and emergency services statutes; and can begin constructing a strategic plan in March with a 90-120 day delivery timeframe. Members of the group suggested that Mr. Allen appear at the next meeting to answer questions or field concerns. Mr. Talbert indicated he would contact Mr. Allen to see if he could attend. Motion made by Chief Jones and seconded by Chief Tapp. The vote was unanimous. • Chief Jones passed out a one-page overview of the Orange County Chiefs Association's strategic plan goals and Chief Baker read them to the group. • The next meeting is February 28th; 4:00 pm at the Link Center. The topics to be covered are the EMS/911 Strategic Plan discussion with Mr. Allen and an overview of the VIPER system. • Commissioner Foushee adjourned the meeting at 5:30 pm.