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it. Chair Jacobs said there is a new city manager and new council members who may be more <br /> amenable to this concept. <br /> Chair Jacobs suggested a formal proposal to the City of Durham's staff to meet with <br /> County staff to talk about the inter-relation of storm water credits and whether the state is <br /> going to actively protect Jordan Lake. He said Durham may want to work with the County to <br /> do more to protect the water supply. <br /> Dave Stancil said farmland conservation is a priority, and there may be opportunities in <br /> the Little River watershed. <br /> Chair Jacobs asked if anyone had any objections to writing a letter to Mayor Bell and a <br /> similar letter to OWASA. There were no objections. <br /> Chair Jacobs asked if there will be money available to provide signs for historic <br /> landmarks. <br /> Dave Stancil said this has been talked about over the years. He said this could be part <br /> of the mix. <br /> Commissioner McKee said the Board just got through pinching pennies on the Northern <br /> Human Services Center project. He said the Board needs to keep priorities in mind, and the <br /> priority for him is serving residents. He said the signage takes a second seat by comparison. <br /> Commissioner Price said if prioritization needs to occur, there should be more <br /> emphasis on water quality. She said this is more important than trails. <br /> Chair Jacobs asked that when this item comes back to the Board, it includes the <br /> waiting list for agricultural easements, as well as an estimate on how much additional funding <br /> would be available for payments in lieu. <br /> 3. Space Study Update <br /> Jeff Thompson reviewed the background information as listed in the abstract. He <br /> presented the following PowerPoint slides: <br /> Space Study Update <br /> November 12, 2013 Work Session <br /> • Purpose: <br /> — To update the BOCC on the Space Study according to the BOCC adopted <br /> space study framework); <br /> — To receive and discuss the space study update and provide guidance to the <br /> Interim County Manager and staff in anticipation of the FY2014-15 goals, <br /> planning, and budget processes. <br /> Space Study Framework <br /> BOCC Adopted 6-18-13 <br /> • Characteristics: <br /> — Tool for Analysis, Recommendations, and Resource Discussion <br /> — Criteria and model for iterative and continuous space study <br /> — Annual Budget Process Input <br /> — Inform Board goals, planning and priorities <br /> Guiding Principles <br /> • Co-Location <br /> • Consolidation <br /> • Owning <br /> • Building and Maintaining According to Sustainable Practices <br />