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21 Respectfully submitted, John M. Silva Thunder Mt. 35-year Orange County Resident Christine Silva said she is a long-time Orange County resident, and she is opposed to having the MST behind her neighborhood. She recognizes that there are people in her neighborhood that do desire the trail, but she hopes all opinions will be respected. She advocates for moving forward with the trail systems that already exist in Orange County, and using potential MST funds for the many other needs that exist in Orange County. Allan Green said he had sent a letter to Commissioner Dorosin in response to a previous discussion regarding the MST. He said a group of local residents on Thunder Mt. met to put together a plan for this section of the MST, but found out their plan is redundant in comparison to the Department of Environment Agriculture Parks and Recreation's (DEAPR) excellent plan. He asked them to support getting the master plan completed in the first half of 2016 and to being work on the trail by the end of 2016. Allan Green referred to a document from Charles Gregory Smith at the November meeting, which was a description of the support for the trail from some of the Thunder Mountain residents. He noted that the five landowners closest to the proposed MST are in favor of it. Kate Dixon is the Executive Director of the Friends of the MTS, and she appreciates the Board's support for the plan. She reviewed the history and current status of the MTS. Chair McKee noted that no decisions are to be made this evening rather this is an opportunity for an update. He said no formal decisions are expected until May 2016. Commissioner Price said asked if funds are currently available to move forward with the trail. David Stancil said funds for the acquisition of trail easements are available now, and he said the current Capital Investment Plan (CIP) has the funding for construction in 2018. He said this funding is being reviewed in preparation of the new CIP. He noted that the Friends of the MST will do a lot of the construction. Commissioner Pelissier said the stakeholders include landowners, and asked if all of the landowners in the one-mile swath have been notified about the community meetings. David Stancil said those residents, as well as many more outside of the one-mile swath, will be notified of the community meetings. Commissioner Pelissier asked if the landowners will get a specific letter. David Stancil said yes. Commissioner Pelissier asked if an individual does not want to donate land, will there be any imminent domain. David Stancil said no; the process is entirely voluntary. David Stancil asked if the Board would like DEAPR to proceed as indicated. Chair McKee said the Board is in support of this. Commissioner Pelissier asked if more detailed maps can be provided. David Stancil said yes. c. Creation of a Criminal Case Assessment Specialist Position The Board considered voting to approve the creation of a new 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) position titled Criminal Case Assessment Specialist to conduct mental health and substance abuse assessments and treatment coordination for individuals in the jail and those who are participating in jail alternative programming.