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DRAFT <br />that the introduction of various maps during this process has proven to be confusing; 4) we believe that <br />the public have not received adequate information about the maps; 5) we believe there was inadequate <br />notice about the November 20 Public Hearing; 6) we recognize efforts by the committee overseeing this <br />process to accommodate concerns by changing terminology and depiction of map boundaries; 7) we <br />recommend no approval and an additional public hearing and prior to the hearing a clearer, more explicit <br />notice be given to the public. [not seconded] <br />Michelle Kempinski: From a task force perspective, [directed to Craufurd Goodwin, Planning Board <br />Liaison to Steering Committee for the Town of Hillsborough-Orange County Strategic Growth Plan] does <br />the report adequately reflect the work done on the task force and does the task force need to review the <br />report. <br />Craufurd Goodwin: I think it does reflect the consensus of the task force and report. This board has <br />repeatedly expressed its concern to respond to the public as the process continues. <br />Renee Price: As a matter of procedure, we have already given our recommendation to the Board of <br />County Commissioners. <br />Craig Benedict: With reservation. <br />Renee Price: That is a done deal, you can't take that back. As we move forward, we need to look at more <br />citizen participation. My neighbors are not informed. <br />Judith Wegner: It is not taking back, it is bringing another resolution. <br />Brian Crawford: I am still back a couple of months ago. We are still going into discussion to see where <br />the boundaries on that map will be. <br />Brian Dobyns: There is only one place which is, the November Strategic Growth Plan is hereby accepted <br />as statement of conditions and source of policy recommendation for consideration . and continued <br />discussion. <br />Brian Crawford: It states continued discussion. <br />Brian Dobyns: If this is adopted it goes back and says that the maps that were generated are now part of <br />the discussion. <br />Brian Crawford: We had the understanding that the map would not be fixed. It would not be appropriate <br />for the board members to rethink the decision. We can use the process later to change the map. <br />Brian Dobyns: I have brought forward information that substantial change was made six days before the <br />Public Hearing. <br />Judith Wegner: I am concerned about the fact that we didn't have a meaningful Public Hearing. I want to <br />do justice to the Board of County Commissioners and tell them where we are and what this means to the <br />public. <br />Craufurd Goodwin: I went to both public hearings and I thought they were both meaningful. <br />Judith Wegner: If I were a citizen, I would not have known what was being discussed or the <br />consequences. There were also a lot of people that didn't understand. <br />3a <br />4