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5. INFORMATION ITEMS (Written Updates - Not for Specific Discussion) <br /> a) Update on Eno Mountain/Mayo Street- Margaret Hauth <br /> b) Update on Interstates 40/85 Improvements-Craig Benedict and Margaret Hauth <br /> c) Update on Solid Waste/Recycling-Bonnie Hammersley <br /> d) Update on Recreation/Amenities-Margaret Hauth and Dave Stancil <br /> e) Update on Water Infrastructure/City & County Overlap-Craig Benedict and Margaret <br /> Hauth <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked for an update regarding a curb in West End where the <br /> parking lot feeds directly into the street. He recalled there may be some Congestion Mitigation <br /> and Air Quality Program (CMAQ) funding that the Town could use to put in a curb. <br /> Margaret Hauth said the project is moving forward and it is CMAQ funded. She said <br /> she does not have a final date of completion. She said some complications have arisen <br /> involving the railroad, which has caused delay. She said the project is still on-going and may <br /> not be completed before end of year. <br /> Kathleen Ferguson asked for an update regarding Fairview Park. She said the <br /> neighbors have submitted a request for a monitor position this summer, but the needs at the <br /> Park are present during more than just the summer months. She asked how the park would <br /> be monitored beyond the summer months. <br /> David Stancil said the Fairview Community Watch has submitted a request for funding <br /> for a summer monitor program, which has been in place for the past few years. He said this <br /> outside agency request will be coming to the Board later this spring as part of the budget. He <br /> said security cameras will soon be installed at the site. He said this park is served by a mobile <br /> crew and does not have a full time staff person assigned to it. He said the summer monitoring <br /> service has been funded in the past by a grant. He added this grant has now expired, and <br /> therefore the Community Watch has submitted their request for funding to the Board. <br /> Kathleen Ferguson said there is need for the calendar year not the fiscal year. She <br /> asked if the County is considering a full time monitor at this park. She said the park impacts <br /> the viability of the surrounding economic development corridor. <br /> David Stancil said for now the proposal is only for summer monitors. He said there is <br /> not a proposal for full time staff at the park. He said during weekdays there is little activity, but <br /> this changes dramatically closer to sunset and on the weekends. He said any change in <br /> coverage would be a matter of resource allocation, and would be discussed as part of future <br /> budgets. <br /> Chair McKee asked Bonnie Hammersley to look into this issue and to see what options <br /> are available. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin expressed appreciation to all of his Hillsborough colleagues for <br /> their courageous stand on the marital equality resolution and especially to Jenn Weaver. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Burroughs, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier <br /> to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Earl McKee, Chair <br /> Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board <br />