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4 1 B. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT 2 This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed as 3 item A under the decision items. 4 5 C. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - ORANGE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION 6 The Board approved the execution of an employment agreement 7 with the Orange Community Housing Corporation and its new Executive 8 Director and authorized the Chair to sign the document on behalf of the 9 Board. 10 VOTE: UNANIMOUS 11 12 VI. RESOLUTIONSIPROCLAMATIONS - NONE 13 14 VII. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE 15 16 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE I%. REPORTS A. STATUS REPORT - RESEARCH TRIANGLE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Shirley Marshall, member of the Triangle Transit Authority, (TTA) reported that she has been appointed the official TTA liaison with the TAC. She made reference to the widening of NC54 to four lanes and stated that the TTA can help with possible solutions to transportation problems. She feels it important to look at the different needs in Orange County and work with the TTA for solutions. She made reference to the final report of the Transportation Improvement Plan of the Coordinated Area Transportation system. She feels that the TTA could assist with the public transportation part of that plan. When the Aging Board submits this report for Board adoption, she asked that the County formally request the TTA to assist the County in obtaining pilot money, grants, etc. The lack of transportation has been placed as a high priority by several committees and agencies. She stated that the DOT representatives for this district will serve as exofficio members of the TTA. She asked that pressure be put on these representatives to attend the TTA meetings. Their participation is important. She asked that the County Commissioners talk with their legislators about funding for the TTA. Jim Ritchie, General Manager of the TTA, stated that the Transit Authority is being formed with the intention of providing a service. They will need help and assistance from the governing boards. He will start by listening because each area in this Authority has different needs. They will listen and formulate public transportation solutions that are right for each of the various areas. He continued explaining how the TTA would formulate solutions by taking into account the diversity of the different areas. He asked that the Commissioners give the Transit Authority their ideas, observations and complaints. As land use zoning issues are considered, he asked that the Commissioners consider public transportation.