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21 <br /> 1 approved Transportation Access Management Concept Plan (copy enclosed for <br /> 2 reference). <br /> 3 <br /> 4 <br /> 5 The Manager recommends that the Board: <br /> 6 <br /> 7 1) Receive the information on the NCDOT proposal to close private NCRR/NS Railway <br /> 8 crossings at Gordon Thomas Drive, Greenbriar Drive, and Byrdsville Road in Orange County; <br /> 9 and <br /> 10 <br /> 11 2) Provide any additional comments that Board may have to be added to the letter (Attachment <br /> 12 2) submitting scoping comments for the Environmental Assessment (EA) to NCDOT. <br /> 13 <br /> 14 Commissioner Gordon made reference to the public input process and asked what <br /> 15 provisions will be made by NCDOT to notify property owners. <br /> 16 Abigail Pittman said that she does not know the procedure but she would find out. She <br /> 17 has called the representative from NCDOT two times, but he has not returned her call. <br /> 18 Commissioner Gordon encouraged staff to follow up. <br /> 19 Commissioner Jacobs asked if DOT has just picked a few crossings because he knows <br /> 20 of more. Abigail Pittman said that these three are on the TIP program. <br /> 21 John Roberts said that he could provide the Board with a list of criteria for candidates for <br /> 22 closures. <br /> 23 Commissioner Jacobs said that staff did a great job but the County should not rely on <br /> 24 DOT to be the conduit for the concerns. He suggested being proactive and putting this on the <br /> 25 County's website and telling DOT what the Board wants. <br /> 26 Chair Pelissier asked Clerk to the Board Donna Baker to schedule another quarterly <br /> 27 meeting with DOT. <br /> 28 Craig Benedict said that the County can add comments between now and November 7th <br /> 29 Chair Pelissier pointed out other comments that the Board wants to direct staff to make <br /> 30 modifications that DOT should build access roads on their own easements, and make sure <br /> 31 there is a robust public information and comment process. <br /> 32 The Board agreed. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 8. Reports <br /> 35 a. Environmental Responsibility in Orange County Goals Update with <br /> 36 Performance Report <br /> 37 The Board received a report regarding "Environmental Responsibility in County <br /> 38 Government Goals" progress, and performance "scorecard" results for recent fiscal years <br /> 39 Jeff Thompson introduced this annual report and made a PowerPoint presentation. <br /> 40 <br /> 41 <br /> 42 Environmental Responsibility in Orange County Government <br /> 43 Annual Update <br /> 44 Board of County Commissioners <br /> 45 October 16, 2012 <br /> 46 <br /> 47 Purpose <br /> 48 iiiiiiiii Establish Annual Report on "Environmental Responsibility Goal" accomplishments <br /> 49 iiiiiiiii Report on performance <br />