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commitment was made to support this neighborhood and this can be furthered by adopting a general resolution to participate in providing funding for sewer infrastructure once plans are reviewed and approved. Commissioner Dorosin made a motion, seconded by Chair Jacobs, for the creation of a resolution with a change in the resolve clause- following the word "determined" in line 2- to read, "to participate in providing funding for the construction of sewer..." Chair Jacobs said since the Board has an information report on the agenda he felt this is relevant for tonight. Commissioner Pelissier said she has the same reservations as Commissioner Gordon and she does not recall this happening while she has been on the board. She said she does not approve of making motions during board comments, as this is not a transparent process. Commissioner Gordon said the Board should let the task force complete the charge as it was given. She also noted the possible investigation of the EPA of Orange County, and said she feels that the Board needs to show restraint, as advised by the County Attorney, with regard to authorizing expenditures. John Roberts said he has no comment on this. Commissioner McKee said he believes this is premature, and he would not be able to support it. Commissioner Price said the Rogers Road task force had a very good meeting last week. She said that the fact that Board members attend these task force meetings and respond to questions and concerns has shown the group that the Board is committed to doing the work. Commissioner Rich said she cannot vote for this because it is premature. She said that the Board of County Commissioners has not had a chance to discuss all of the options. She suggested a work session in September to discuss all of the options. Commissioner Dorosin said this is not voting on plans, but is simply showing a collective Board commitment to sewer infrastructure. He said this does not preempt discussions about options, was a way to reinforce Orange County's support. He also noted that this is not an expenditure of any funds of any kind. Chair Jacobs said he seconded so that Commissioner Dorosin could have an opportunity to express his opinions. He said that, since the Board does not meet for two months, there is no time to review petitions until late summer. He agreed in general that this is not the best way; however he wanted Commissioner Dorosin to state his case. A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Chair Jacobs to approve the proposed resolution from Commissioner Dorosin entitled "RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT TO FUTURE FUNDING FOR SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE TO BENEFIT THE HISTORIC ROGERS ROAD-EUBANKS NEIGHBORHOOD" with the proposed change from Chair Jacobs. VOTE: Ayes, 2 (Commissioner Dorosin and Chair Jacobs); Nays, 5 (Commissioner Price, Commissioner McKee, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Pelissier, and Commissioner Rich) MOTION FAILED