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could also be developed in the future. Chair Jacobs said that he wants to suggest moderating <br />words, such as (in the second paragraph} "It is recommended that the southeast portion of the <br />planning area might be designated ar could be designated." <br />Chair Jacobs said that the community meeting will be March 27th and the County <br />Commissioners will have ample notice. It will go back to the group far a final recommendation, <br />and then it will go to public hearing in May, and then the Planning Board far a recommendation <br />and back to the Board of County Commissioners. <br />9. Items for Decision--RegularAgenda <br />c. Approval of the Proposed Acquisition of Real Property iPenny Tract) from <br />the Triangle Land Conservancy <br />The Board considered approval of an agreement to acquire a 22.37-acre portion of the <br />Penny property located in Orange County from the Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC} for an <br />addition to the planned New Hope Preserve and instructing the County Attorney and staffs from <br />ERCD and Finance to schedule and complete a closing on the property expected to occur on or <br />before April 30, 2006. <br />Dave Stancil said that this is the next step towards the New Hope Preserve. This action <br />would confirm the County's participation in the acquisition of the property. It would be a <br />simultaneous closing, at which time TLC would commit property to Orange County. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiatis to <br />approve the contribution of funds toward the purchase by the Triangle Land Conservancy of <br />22.37 acres of land (Penny Tract) located west of Pickett Road; and accept the conveyance of <br />the deed to the 22.37 acres of land from the Triangle Land Conservancy; and instruct the <br />County Attorney and staffs from ERCD and Finance to schedule and complete a closing on the <br />property expected to occur on or before April 30, 2006. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />a. Master Plan Process -New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm <br />The Board was to consider a process for the creation of a master plan for the New Hope <br />Park at Blackwood Farm property and authorize the recruitment of citizens and members to <br />serve on the proposed committee. <br />DEFERRED <br />b. Proposed Memorandum of Understanding -Haw River Trail Corridor <br />The Board was to consider entering into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with <br />the State of North Carolina (Division of Environment and Natural Resources} (NCDENR) and <br />other local governments regarding planning for a Haw River Trail Corridor and authorize staff <br />from ERCD and Recreation and Parks to participate in the subsequent discussions and <br />planning efforts. <br />DEFERRED <br />d. Interlocal Agreement between Town of Hillsborough and Orange County for <br />National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Services <br />The Board was to consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement for implementation of <br />the Stormwater Program for the Town of Hillsborough by Planning & Inspections' Erosion <br />Control Division. <br />DEFERRED <br />