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3 VI. State of the Environment 2014 – Shaw reviewed the status of the draft report. He thanked CFE members and Davis for the work they had done over the past two months. Shaw identified a “punch list” of items needed for completing the report, including page numbering corrections, finalizing the status and trend icons, and adding a dedication to outgoing Commissioner Alice Gordon. He asked CFE members for any other edits or changes, and requested final comments to staff by noon on September 15. Newby suggested making sure none of the maps were copyrighted. Shaw asked Air and Energy Committee members to provide feedback for the section on energy conservation by Orange County government (pp. 19-20). CFE members agreed to provide any final comments to staff by noon on September 15. Staff will incorporate those changes into the final report that will be released to the public at Orange County Environmental Summit. VII. Environmental Summit Planning – Shaw referred CFE members to the draft program and flyer for the Environmental Summit (Attachments 7 and 8). He reported that all speakers have confirmed their participation. Sassaman reported he had met with Norm Christenson, who offered the following title of his presentation: "Environmental Sustainability in a World of Change: Lessons from the Land." O’Connor said she would share that title with Johnny Randall and ask for a title to his invasive species talk. Shaw reviewed the list of needs for the summit (Attachment 6), and asked for feedback on various matters, including room set up, displays, and invited guests. CFE members decided to invite representatives of area nonprofit organizations to attend the event and to bring brochures, but not to bring displays. Shaw asked CFE members to tell staff which groups to invite to avoid sending out multiple invitations to the same groups. He asked for suggestions by Monday, September 15. Leath said he would publicize the event in the Orange County Voice newsletter. O’Connor suggested publicizing the event in the Chapel Hill News. Niezgoda offered to help transport items to Maple View. VIII. Updates and Information Items – Information on the following subjects was provided and selected items were summarized by staff: a) “The Nature of Orange” photo contest, b) new transit service to Durham, c) changes to State rules to protect riparian buffers and wetlands, d) the likelihood of shale gas development in NC, e) Attorney General warns company to stop fracking orders, f) Jordan Lake water circulators begin operation, and g) Orange County Board of Adjustment approves PSNC natural gas pipeline. IX. Adjournment – Hintz motioned to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Welch. Sassaman adjourned the meeting at 9:16 pm. Summary by Rich Shaw, DEAPR Staff