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Commissioner Rich said a lot of this was recommended by managers after consideration of similar issues and lessons learned by Chapel Hill with the Northside area. David Caldwell, Project Director for RENA, said RENA is getting together with other community groups in an effort to a have more of a say in the development of the Rogers Road area. Commissioner Rich said she has had this discussion with David Caldwell. She said it is important that the neighbors have input in the development of their own neighborhood. David Caldwell said he is excited to have use of a gymnasium, auditorium and other facilities that the community needs. Commissioner Dorosin thanked Commissioner Price and Commissioner Rich, as well as the rest of the task force for the work that has been done. He said there is a perception in the community that the towns are more committed to this project than Orange County. He said it is imperative that Orange County send a clear signal of their commitment to seeing this project through. Commissioner Dorosin made the following motion: Whereas the Historic Rogers Road Community has disproportionately borne the burden of solid waste disposal in Orange County for over 40 years; and Whereas the Board of County Commissioners along with the Town of Carrboro and the Town of Chapel Hill recognize the community's collective responsibility to provide remediation and reparations to the Historic Rogers Road Community, including the Community Center and the provision of water and sewer service; Now be it resolved that the Board of County Commissioners is committed to, along with the Town of Carrboro, and the Town of Chapel Hill to the extent practicable, providing funding for water and sewer service for 100 percent of the parcels in the Historic Rogers Road Community, including connections from the infrastructure leading to the individual homes, at no cost to the residents. No second Motion Fails Chair Jacobs said the Board is being asked to review and discuss recommendations in preparation for the Assembly of Government (AOG) meeting. He said it is a testament to the importance of the work placed upon the task force that not only the two Board of County Commissioners, but the RENA representatives and the Chapel Hill representative, Council Member Lee Starrow are all present. He said he hopes that the misconception about Orange County will be rectified in the near future when actions are taken. He recognized Michael Talbert as the support staff to this task force. Michael Talbert asked where things go from this point. Chair Jacobs said the direction was to raise points, make recommendations, and then defer further discussion to AOG. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Price to receive the presentation, discuss the recommendations in the Report from the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood Task Force in preparation for the November 21, 2013 Assembly of Governments Meeting. Commissioner Dorosin said he would appreciate a discussion of why there was no second to his motion. He said this is an illustration of what he fears, and the Board owes the public an explanation.