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3 <br />meanings of important words" and his concern was whether the <br />outcome would be timely. <br />Dean Zehnder, a representative of Wyngate neighborhood, mentioned <br />that the groundrule he wanted to include was "focusing on <br />interests and not positions ", and that he hoped to understand the <br />alternative proposals and communicate those clearly to his <br />neighbors. He indicated that his concern was that the outcome <br />could be derailed by other interest groups, such as the Town of <br />Hillsborough, who are not represented. <br />Judson Edeburn, the Resource Manager for Duke Forest, chose the <br />groundrule of "keeping the discussion focused ". He hoped to <br />communicate clearly to other Duke University staff members about <br />what is being discussed at these meetings. His concern was that <br />preexisting biases regarding alternatives may exist. <br />Verla Insko mentioned that an important issue for this group is <br />to what extent is a representative able to speak for the group <br />they represent. <br />Bob Strayhorn, an at -large member and landowner, mentioned that <br />the groundrule he wanted to include was to "discuss the <br />nondiscussable issues." One outcome he hoped to see was for <br />everyone to understand each other better and the common concerns <br />more thoroughly. <br />Bob Hall, a representative of the Economic Development <br />Commission, chose the groundrule of "sharing all relevant <br />information ". He mentioned that having enough handouts for <br />everyone in the audience was important. <br />Keith Cook, a representative of the Orange County School Board, <br />indicated that he is more interested in the process than in the <br />outcome. <br />Steve Halkiotis, Orange County Commissioner, is concerned that <br />Hillsborough is not represented at this meeting. He committed to <br />working towards having the Town Commissioners represented at the <br />next meeting. The outcome that he hoped for was that the members <br />of this group would hold reasonable discussions and come up with <br />workable solutions. He mentioned that one of his concerns is <br />that as a member of the Board of Commissioner he must stay <br />focused on the needs of all of the community, not just one group. <br />The groundrule he wanted included was "no cheap shots ". <br />Don Willhoit, Orange County Commissioner, chose "discuss the <br />undiscussable topics" as the groundrule he wanted to include and <br />indicated that he hoped that enthusiasm is generated for Phase <br />II. <br />Trudy Cuffe, a representative of the NC 86 Area, mentioned a <br />