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windows so that the workers can see who has the right to deposit trash at the convenience centers. Commissioner Jacobs agreed with Commissioner Halkiotis about putting decals in with tax bills. More specifically, he suggested that citizens only get the decals after they pay their vehicle taxes. John Link said that they would follow up on this idea. Chair Carey also agreed with the idea of the decals. Commissioner Foushee said that she counts it a pleasure to serve on advisory boards and commissions, but it is difficult to maneuver her schedule. She wants to work on the scheduling of these meetings. Commissioner Gordon apologized for being late due to family business. She left messages on everyone’s cell phones. Commissioner Gordon reported that the Transportation Commissioner Gordon said that she attended a DOT meeting in Raleigh about Smith Level Road. There were many local representatives, including Verla Insko and Ellie Kinnaird. The meeting was regarding improvements on Smith Level Road. It is on the TIP at this time for a four-lane divided highway. The resolution was that Carrboro is going to go back to its board and ask if they would rather use the Moving Ahead funds set aside for Smith Level Road, which would complete half of the TIP project. The other option would be a two-lane road with a third lane in the middle for passing, which would not be completed until after 2010. Commissioner Gordon reported that the requests for the sidewalks on Homestead Road are going forward. Advisory Committee met recently and there will be a report from Karen Lincoln. She thinks it is important for the Board to get together some input on the TIP because the process will move rapidly. Commissioner Gordon also went to an Orange County Planning Board meeting and an Ag Preservation Board meeting. She heard a report that there are two thousand units in Orange County that are approved but not developed. Commissioner Gordon also went to the meeting of the three recreation boards – Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Orange County. There was good attendance and each entity updated everyone on their activities. In terms of next steps, they are undertaking use of schools for recreation. They also mentioned the use of facilities in Orange County by citizens from Chatham County. Commissioner Gordon also went to a PPC meeting, and they gave updates on Southern Park. She mentioned Orange County’s concern about use of the park by Chatham County citizens. The Chapel Hill Town Council approved the changes to Southern Park and hope to have a special use permit soon. The aquatics center is also moving forward. Commissioner Gordon said that she noticed that Chatham County has increased its impact fees for schools for single-family homes from $1,500 to $2,900 and for multi-family apartments from $500 to $950. Chair Carey reported that the meeting room in the Southern Human Services Center is now outfitted with wireless network capabilities. Chair Carey said that this is the second time the Sons of the Confederate Veterans have come to ask the Board to adopt a proclamation and fly flags. He shares Commissioner Halkiotis’ concern about flying any flag other than the State, County, and National flags. He asked the Board to give a recommendation on how to respond. He thinks the group will come back every year to ask the Board to adopt the proclamation. He would discourage investing a lot of time and energy in County resources for this, however. He does recognize the value of history. Commissioner Halkiotis suggested referring this to the Human Rights and Relations Commission. Chair Carey said that the group wants the Board to take action. He asked that any suggestions be brought to him.