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Approved 5/16/12 <br />55 and work plan and determine how much staff time would be needed over a set number of meetings with an <br />56 understanding that the work needs to be coordinated with the Planning Board. <br />57 <br />58 Jeff Charles pointed out that they had not been tapped for input regarding the ' /z cent sales tax and asked why as the <br />59 transportation board wasn't involved in it. Tom Altieri shared information on the issue of the '/2 cent sales. Tom <br />60 Altieri noted that county dollars cannot be spent promoting a tax. <br />61 <br />62 Darcy Zorio also added that these are additions (Attachment 3) and there are other duties. The previous duties will <br />63 stand. She added that a lot of the language on Attachment 3 came from the County attorney's office. <br />64 <br />65 There was extensive discussion about membership and open vacancies. There was discussion about the open <br />66 position in Cheeks Township. Randy Marshall suggested the draft be revised under Section B to eliminate the <br />67 Economic Development Commission, eliminate the Transportation Services Board and add a Department of Social <br />68 Services Advisory Board representative. Under C, we add a Rail representative. Darcy noted there is a Social <br />69 Services Board. <br />70 <br />71 Motion made by Randy Marshall to eliminate the Transportation Services Board and add a Department of Social <br />72 Services Advisory Board and a Rail representative. Jeff Charles seconded the motion. <br />73 Vote: Unanimous <br />74 <br />75 AGENDA ITEM V: STAFF UPDATES: <br />76 • Orange County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) <br />77 The CTP is on hold until the MPO boundary issue is resolved as to where the boundary the Burlington Graham <br />78 MPO and the DCHC is. <br />79 <br />80 • Orange County Transit Plan Timeline <br />81 Reviewed timeline. By the next BOCC Regular meeting, the results should be available. <br />82 <br />83 • Safe Routes to Schools Update <br />84 No update. The document is in the hands of the Safe Routes to School DOT which has been given to the <br />85 consulting firm. <br />86 <br />87 • Memo from Chair Pelissier to OUTBoard <br />88 The memo was reviewed and list of action items was noted. There was concern about the clarity of the letter <br />89 and the intention. Darcy recommended board communication between OUTBoard and Planning Board. <br />90 <br />91 The next discussion was about TIP and how to make it easier to read and process. Tina Love suggested using <br />92 the projector to see the map. There may be a problem getting an actual start date. The suggestion was to get a <br />93 blank map and insert the appropriate information. <br />94 <br />95 Review of information sent in response to requests made at the January 181h meeting. <br />96 Update on requests made at the January 181h meeting. <br />97 <br />98 AGENDA ITEM Vil: BOARD COMMENTS <br />99 <br />100 AGENDA ITEM Vill: ADJOURNMENT <br />101 <br />102 <br />Nancy Baker, Chair <br />2 <br />