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Approved 4/16/14 Bret Martin: You are reading that in a recital of the resolution? Abigaile Pittman: You need to read the rest of that sentence and the use of the word equitable as applied to transit dependent populations, not in the sense of the TTA funding and sales tax. Jeff Charles: I still think the outstanding issue is what percentage of that funding is going to Orange County versus Chapel Hill. I am uncomfortable. Bret; I think you have done a wonderful job with the amount of the funding you have been given. As an advisory committee we have to be careful what we are recommending. I am not comfortable with this resolution at all as written. Bret Martin: My intent for being here is to get a recommendation on the program. Paul Guthrie: What would be the ability to put a simple resolution together that says something about this program you have just described telling the BOCC what we think about it. It is a good thing we can support. And then put a paragraph about the other issues that have come up that need further study and examination and then come back to what you think is absolutely necessary to move this forward. Alex Castro: The point I am concerned about is the changed parameters. You told us the assumptions that were made about Federal and State funding percentages have changed. I suggest to the Board we see if we have any problems with what we have been briefed on and say we agree with this part but we feel that we need to point out the changes and our concerns. Bret Martin: This resolution is only working within what resources are being made available through OPT. This resolution is not changing anything at a policy level, at the OC BRIP level, as to what will happen with the money. Alex Castro: I think it is important that we show concerns about changes in the parameters on the Federal and State level and to point out the parameters outlined in these new directions that come from Washington and Raleigh and that the funding that comes from them will be allocated differently, and to point out to the BOCC that this needs to be reviewed. Bret Martin: The BOCC is getting this because they are a party to the implementation plan. Jeff Charles: We represent the community. The reason we are part of an advisory committee is because they want to hear from their constituents and this is a focus group of that and we need to get that opinion across to them if the majority feels that way. Paul Guthrie: What do you need from us tonight? Abigaile Pittman: I'd like to get a decision from the Board on the goals first and then you could vote on recommended bus expansion program, either by considering each individual route or by considering the whole package. You don't have to do anything with the resolution. Sam Lasris: We can resolve to support the goals but be skeptical of the funding. Alex Castro: I would put it in the context that, whereas the federal government has implemented Map 21 and the State of North Carolina has implemented Strategic Mobility Formula plan, and indicate the changes from the prior assumed funding percentages, that this has great implications for the county. We have concerns that what is proposed will not get the allocations from the State or Federal government that were anticipated. Paul Guthrie: I am going to have to leave so I am asking Jeff (Charles) to begin chairing. My suggestion is that we don't' deal with the resolution as a whole but look at the goals and then get a strategy how we can get some of these other issues to the front and center. Abigaile Pittman: I would like the Board to consider the goals first, then the proposed bus routes, and then you can provide statement(s) on your other issues of concern.