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Commissioner Gordon asked if the comprehensive plan was in the shape that the Planning <br />Board would want it to go out. Some people have articulated concerns to her. <br />Nicole Gray-Smith said that the main concern for her is how the outreach is done for the <br />comprehensive plan. The outreach should be done in an accessible manner. <br />Craig Benedict said that the rural character group said that it should not be too "planning <br />heavy". The plan is to have a high interaction/low presentation format with an open house. The <br />majority of the time would be for questions and feedback from the public. <br />Commissioner Gordon asked if the Planning Board would have a role with the staff to see that it <br />is done in an appropriate manner. <br />Nicole Gray-Smith said that they have been getting updates at each meeting. They have not <br />talked as much about haw it is going to be done. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that the Planning Board has to feel comfortable with the way it is <br />going because the County Commissioners rely on the Planning Board for their advice. <br />Commissioner Carey said that all of them are concerned about haw the outreach goes. He <br />would like to talk about some ideas of making it a better process for the public -talked with <br />rather than talked at. <br />Hunter Schofield said that one aspect he sees that is missing is what we want to achieve. He is <br />not a fan of open houses because he finds that they do not work. He would like to set some <br />benchmarks. <br />Ted Triebel said that members of the Planning Board represent certain areas and it is a natural <br />fit to integrate themselves in the education process in the places that they represent. <br />Noah Ranells said that he sees the agricultural community as an integral part of them moving <br />forward in a progressive approach towards agriculture and open space in the County. He is <br />also on the Agricultural Preservation Board, and this board is interested in being involved. <br />Barry Katz agreed with Noah Ranells and said that he should be involved as much as possible. <br />He said that you have to go the extra mile in education. He said that this should not be a short <br />campaign and the idea is to maximize the result. <br />Commissioner Jacobs said that he would like to have a meeting in each township. The <br />members of the Planning Board that represent the townships could come to the meeting. There <br />could be signs put up, and it could still be done this fiscal year. He suggested hiring a <br />consultant to talk about transferable development rights. He thinks there should be some end <br />paint; otherwise it will go an and on. <br />Crauford Goodwin made reference to a group that he was a part of and the education that was <br />done and hardly anyone showed up. He suggested explaining in language that is <br />understandable so that they know how it affects them. It also should be clear to the citizens that <br />it makes a difference if they shave up. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis made reference to Timberlyne Shopping Center and said that <br />sometimes there is a tight timeline and the message does not get across correctly. He said that <br />