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14 <br /> • discuss the purpose of additional County firearm regulations, noise, property size, cost, <br /> posting of property signs, and safety concerns; and <br /> • look at similar ordinances in other counties and to advise (or recommend) to the BOCC <br /> regarding a course of action regarding firearm regulations in the County. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said it is important to respond to resident concerns through a <br /> controlled, respectful, and informed discussion. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier asked if there is a way to insure residents of differing <br /> viewpoints are on the committee. <br /> Donna Baker said that the application process would be the same for this task force as <br /> other boards and commissions and there is a place to provide comments noting whether one is <br /> for or against the ordinance. <br /> Donna Baker asked if any Orange County resident could apply or only those living in <br /> unincorporated areas of the County. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if there is a reason to limit it to only residents of <br /> unincorporated areas. <br /> John Roberts said the ordinance would only apply to the unincorporated areas of the <br /> County. <br /> Commissioner Price said a speaker did live in town and she suggested expanding it to <br /> include all property owners in the unincorporated areas. <br /> Mr. Hunnell said he suggested involving members of the NC Wildlife Resources <br /> Commission Advisory Board as well as the Wildlife Resource commission, which deal with <br /> questions of safety, noise, etc. <br /> Chair McKee said these commissions are already included in the committee. <br /> Commissioner Price amended her motion to say that residents can apply if they are <br /> residents of the unincorporated areas of the County or if they own property in unincorporated <br /> Orange County. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs agreed. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Commissioner Price said it is very important to make sure the public is aware that <br /> these committee meetings are open to the public. <br /> Commissioner Rich said all meetings are open to the public. <br /> Commissioner Price said she knows this is the case but it must be reiterated that all <br /> meetings are open to the public. <br /> 8. Reports <br /> a. Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan Annual Report <br /> The Board considered receiving GoTriangle's annual report on the Orange County Bus <br /> and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP) and providing feedback as appropriate. <br /> John Tallmadge, GoTriangle Director of Regional Services Development, reviewed the <br /> following information from the abstract: <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The OCBRIP was approved by the BOCC in June 2012. The OCBRIP provides local and <br /> regional transit opportunities including expanded bus service and proposed light rail. Voters in <br />