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Alex Castro, Jr. expiring 09/30/2018. • Appointment to a second full term (Position #7) "Little River Township" representative for Theodore W. Triebel expiring 09/30/2018. • Appointment to a second full term (Position #10) Environmental Advocate representative for Gary Saunders expiring 09/30/2018. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Price to appoint the following to Orange Unified Transportation Board: Appointment of Erle Smith to a first full term to Position #4 — "Chapel Hill Township Position" expiring 9/30/2018. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to appoint the following to Orange Unified Transportation Board: Appointment of Jeff Charles to a first full term to Position # 12 — "Pedestrian Access Advocate Position" expiring on 9/30/2018. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 12. Board Comments Commissioner Price said she attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) Rural Action Caucus Symposium and learned a great deal regarding a variety of topics. She said it was excellent. Commissioner Pelissier said she and Chair McKee attended the Project Engage kick off series, and she said she was asked to attend one of the nursing home community advisory committee meeting. She said she attended the Chamber's Development briefing this morning. She said she would share the link to a slide show with the Board. Commissioner Dorosin said he had no comments. Commissioner Jacobs thanked Craig Benedict for attending the hearing on the Collins Ridge and Waterstone developments. Commissioner Jacobs congratulated the Economic Development department on their first newsletter and congratulated the UNC Hospital School on its 50th anniversary. Commissioner Jacobs said he attend the Burlington-Graham MPO meeting earlier this evening. He said there were two presentations: one by the Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Transportation (DOT), and one about Unmanned Vehicles that fly. He said North Carolina is seeking to be the leader in this field. He said the FAA recently announced that drone regulations would be issued. He said the topic will be very interesting as it progresses, and asked the County Attorney to keep an eye out for updates. John Roberts said the State did address drones in a limited manner and he expects more to come. Commissioner Rich thanked David Hunt and others for getting the individual agenda items listed so that the entire agenda does not have to be downloaded.