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27 f. Hillsborough Board of Adjustment—Appointment The Board considered making an appointment to the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded Commissioner Dorosin to appoint the following to the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment: • Appointment to a partial term (Position #1) "ETJ County Alternate" representative for Rob Bray expiring 06/30/2017. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 12. Board Comments Commissioner Burroughs had no comments. Commissioner Jacobs said there will be an update on the light rail tomorrow at the MPO, and he may find out the status of the Hillsborough Train Station. He said the cap placed on the light rail reportedly also affects the train station, as it caps commuter rail. He said he will let the Board of County Commissioners know the outcome. John Roberts said the cap is not law yet and it will be on the House floor tomorrow. He said he does not expect the issue to be resolved tomorrow. He said the cap does not restrict the train station until, and if, it is passed. Commissioner Dorosin had no comments. Commissioner Price reiterated that the grand opening of Cedar Grove Community Center will take place on June 18th Commissioner Rich said the Visitors Bureau and hotels are reporting lost revenue because of HB2. Commissioner Rich said she and Commissioner Jacobs attended the Farm to Fork event, and it was a great event where most everything was composted. She commended the Solid Waste Department for this impressive effort. She said she and Commissioner Jacobs were talking about how to make this event more accessible to the public. Commissioner Pelissier said she participated in the Direct Care Workers Recognition Ceremony, which was a positive event. Commissioner Pelissier said she attended a joint public hearing between Go Triangle and Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), regarding the proposed Wake County transit plan. She said the overwhelming response was positive. She said CAMPO, Wake County, Go Triangle, and the Wake County BOCC have adopted the transit plan. She said Wake County approved a half-cent sales tax to be put on the ballot this fall. She said all of these updates are very exciting. Commissioner Pelissier referenced the Hillsborough Train Station, and said that the General Manager's work plan notes that the National Environment Protection Act (NEPA) process for the station is a priority for the upcoming year. She said this process will take about 18 months. Chair McKee attended the opening of Hollow Rock Park, which is a positive addition to the County. 13. Information Items • May 17, 2016 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List • Tax Collector's Report— Numerical Analysis