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Attachment 1 whether they are interested in pursuing this idea, and if so, she would assemble representatives who would develop the scope, the goals and objectives, and the format of a potential community forum. Buckner said she also plans to meet with the Town of Carrboro, the University of North Carolina, and others to ask for their participation. The consensus of CFE members was that the CFE is interested in collaborating with OWASA and other entities in a proposed forum discussion of energy management. Wegman pointed out the CFE's Air and Energy Resources Committee may be particularly interested in this initiative. Saunders offered to serve as a representative from the CFE to work with Buckner and others to develop a potential plan for this forum. CFE members agreed to have Saunders represent the CFE in developing a plan. The CFE thanked Buckner for bringing this matter to its attention. Sassaman asked that this matter be placed on the August CFE agenda for an update and further discussion. V. 2016 Orange County Bond Package — Wegman presented a draft memo to the BOCC for CFE consideration. She reminded CFE members the BOCC has proposed a $125 million bond referendum in fall 2016, and all funds would be allocated for the schools. The draft memo asks the BOCC to reconsider including other kinds of projects in the bond package, including funding for parks and open space. Hintz noted some members of the BOCC would like to revisit this decision and it would be helpful if advisory boards requested further consideration of the bond package. He suggested funding for affordable housing is another issue that ought to be considered for inclusion. Hintz asked if funding for parks and open space could be used to acquire conservation easements. Shaw said that it could if worded as such in the bond language. Hintz suggested adding language in support of conservation easement funding in the draft memorandum. Hintz motioned to approve sending the proposed memorandum asking the BOCC to reopen the process for determining the contents of the proposed 2016 bond referendum with the inclusion of language in support of funding for conservation easements. Ray seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Sassaman asked Shaw to revise the memo and send to him and Wegman for final review and approval. VI. Green Building Incentives — Sassaman noted that Neal had asked that this item be placed to the agenda for the CFE to continue its discussion of potential incentives for energy- efficient construction, but Neal could not attend this evening's meeting. Shaw reminded CFE members this item follows the April presentation of Chapel Hill's pilot program of providing incentives for "green building" in the Ephesus - Fordham district. He said town staff researched incentive programs in other jurisdictions and will re- assess the benefits and costs of this pilot program after the first couple of years. Hintz suggested this effort has social justice implications, noting that installing energy - saving features in more affordable homes and residential buildings could reduce utility costs for lower- income homeowners and residents. Wegman said she looks forward to hearing the results of this Chapel Hill pilot program; however she believes a similar program could be a "hard sell" for the county's unincorporated areas. Hintz motioned to table further discussion until Neal and others could participate at the next meeting. Saunders seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2