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Chair Jacobs suggested that on item 10-a, Justice Facilities Expansion Project Review and Park and Ride Shuttle Service Options, that they delete the park and ride discussion for naw. He would like to confer with the Manager and Vice-Chair to come up with a process far including staff in some kind of small group. Chair Jacobs asked if there was any literature about the Stillhause Creek restoration. If there are materials, they could be used to educate the public. Chair Jacobs reported that there were two economic development meetings. One was the Eno Economic Development District, in which there were additional discussions about creating a small area plan. There was an excellent turnout. Second, there was a meeting regarding the US 70 economic redevelopment possibilities in the Fairview area. This was also well attended. Chair Jacobs said that the Visitor's Bureau had a survey done and Chapel Hill and Hillsborough had very high name recognition and visitor satisfaction ratings. Chair Jacobs said that the Hillsborough Strategic Plan is moving forward and there is another meeting this week. He said that he raised at the last meeting the potential impact of Carolina North with 7,500 jobs and potential demands for residential opportunities, and trying to avoid the possibility of having Hillsborough grow to meet Durham. Chair Jacobs said that they made a presentation at the Carolina North Leadership Council and the comments were generally well received. He said that there was agreement at the last meeting to focus on public transportation. Chair Jacobs made reference to Richmond Hills and asked Susan Levy and Lori Taft to look into the proposed trail between this development and Efland-Cheeks Park. This was one of the promoted features when Richmond Hills was approved. Chair Jacobs said that he received a letter from the Trading Path Association regarding the restoration of Stillhouse Creek, criticizing them for not having done an archaeological survey before they plowed up. He said that, regardless of the truth or fallacy of that statement, that they should do this type of survey for every project that the County develops or participates in. Chair Jacobs made reference to taxation and pointed out that they are still in the process of discussing the budget, and this year was the first time in a few years that people came to talk about the tax burden. He said that the County Commissioners appreciate hearing from everyone. Commissioner Gordon asked what is already being done about the proposed tax relief assistance program. She said that there are people that need tax assistance naw. She said that this was brought up on May 4t" in a general way and she has not heard anything back from that. She was not aware that staff was looking at this proposal. Jahn Link said that he has not instructed staff to work on this yet due to the budget concerns, but if the Board instructs him, they will bring it back by June 27t". Chair Jacobs said that they had originally asked staff to bring back information after the break. Commissioner Gordon would like augmentation of that effort from the legislative committee and she would like to have an outline of the proposed steps to be accomplished so they can all agree what staff is going to do. John Link read the follow up action sheet, which says that the staff is to provide input to the legislative task farce members and that will start an June 6t" Chair Jacobs said that they will try and address Commissioner Cordon's paints. 4. County Manager's Report John Link asked Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes to come forward and recognized her for being elected as President of the North Carolina Community Housing Association. The major purpose of this association is to make sure that the local government does a good job of community development.