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Chair Pelissier suggested that the letter ask Carrboro how to share costs for permits and expediting rezoning. She suggested including this in the correspondence to Carrboro. She would also like the correspondence to provide some explanation of the responses to the suggestions. This is a way to acknowledge that the County understood the comments and the concerns are going to be addressed. A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to accept the friendly amendment made by Chair Pelissier. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Burlinqton-Graham and Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planninq Orqanization Boundaries The Board considered receiving information, providing direction, and/or a recommendation on Metropolitan Planning Organization Boundaries within Orange County pending the September 20, 2012 discussion with the City of Mebane. Comprehensive Planning Supervisor Tom Altieri introduced Abigaile Pittman, Transportation and Land Use Planner. He made reference to the background information in the agenda packet. The overview of MPOs and RPOs began on page 8 of the packet. He then showed maps of the boundaries of the MPOs. There have been many staff ineetings and discussions over the last 8-9 months regarding various boundary options. Staff believes that the recommended boundaries will meet the needs of both MPOs. He made reference to a summary of why Option 4 has been recommended and has been determined to be ideal. It meets all of the federal criteria and standards, including all of the urbanized areas. Staff is asking for Board action in support of Option 4 as it has been presented. As indicated in the Manager's Recommendation, if there is support from the Board for Option 4, it should be contingent on agreement from the City of Mebane. Commissioner Gordon said that this is a good proposal and as long as the City of Mebane concurs, then Option 4 is a good choice. She generally supports Option 4. Commissioner Jacobs said that Option 4 is a proposal that Mebane is comfortable with. He made reference to the bottom of page 2 and said that Attachment 5 says that it is an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of Option 4, but he did not get any analysis of these advantages and disadvantages. He wanted to have this for the Board of County Commissioners' consideration. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the recommendation which stated that the BOCC is in agreement with Option 4 (attachment 3) and contingent on the City of Mebane discussion and support on September 20, 2012 authorizes the MPOs to proceed with its implementation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS c. Transit Interlocal Implementation Aqreement The Board discussed various aspects of the Interlocal Implementation Agreement of the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (IIA/OCBRIP) and provided decisions regarding aspects to be incorporated into the final draft. Chair Pelissier said that at the last MPO meeting, she asked staff to come and respond to questions at this meeting. John Roberts said that this Implementation Agreement is referred to in Article 43 of Chapter 105 of the North Carolina General Statutes as the Implementation Agreement. The