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1998 which proposed the creation of the Comprehensive Resource Conservation Program (Lands Legacy Program). Finally, the last page of the handout provided excerpts of minutes from two BOCC meetings. At the first meeting on May 26, 1998, there was a report that discussed the proposed department. At the second meeting on June 22, 1998, the Commissioners voted 3-2 to establish the new department, and to implement the new land acquisition program. In summary, the first six pages of the handout gave the agenda abstract and supporting background material for the second meeting on June 22, 1998. Commissioner Gordon noted that the result of the 3-2 vote on June 22, 1998 was that the new department and new Lands Legacy Program were created, and environmental protection and resource conservation became a separate function of Orange County government. To date, the County has protected over 3000 acres of the County's most important natural and cultural resources through the Lands Legacy Program. This handout is on file in the Clerk's office and is hereby incorporated by reference into these minutes. Commissioner Gordon said she and Commissioner Pelissier attended the NC Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Environmental Steering Committee, and two of the top five goals approved were from Orange County. Commissioner Gordon said the Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) held a Board meeting, and there were several interesting items. She said these included a presentation on the complete streets policy and the comprehensive transportation plan update. Commissioner porosin reported that Town of Chapel Hill approved extending the ETJ into the Rogers Road Community. He said the vote was unanimous, and this means the town will be able to directly contribute to the provision and extension of sewer service. Commissioner Rich asked about the next step in this process. Commissioner porosin said this does not have to go to General Assembly. He said Orange County just now has to sign off on it. Commissioner McKee said he visited the Rogers Road Community Center, and it is almost completed. He said there was also a dedication of one of the last few houses. Commissioner Rich said she attended Project Connect, along with Commissioner Pelissier. She said there were 221 guests this year, and it was clear that a lot of people came to see the dentist. She said it reminded her that dental services need to be brought back down to the southern part of the County. Commissioner Price said TARPO met last week. She said there will be a revision of the comprehensive transportation plan. She said the I-85 and I-40 improvements have been approved. Commissioner Price said at the NCACC Board of Directors meeting, Kevin Leonard was approved as the new director, effective November 4tn Chair Jacobs said he and Commissioner Pelissier attended ribbon cutting of Mountains to Sea Trail, and he also attended the dedication of Riverwalk in Hillsborough. Chair Jacobs said Thomas Crowther passed away last week, and he was a great friend of affordable housing, social justice, environmental, and smart design. He said this loss will be felt beyond Raleigh. 13. Information Items • October 7, 2014 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List • Memo Regarding Information on Potential for Solar Energy Project at Closed Landfill