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Air Quality - Stancil reviewed the objectives : ( 1 ) Vehicle emissions impacts of the county vehicle fleets ( 2 ) Review the NC Division Air Quality Emissions Inventory for the county , ( ) Work with the State of NC and other local governments to reduce emissions and monitor air quality in the county . He noted that Orange County is now a member of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives . Parks and Open Space - Stancil noted that several objectives had been completed and others are ongoing . He added that the upcoming tasks include development of new parks approved in the 1997 and 2001 parks and open space bond and an update to the Parks Element of Comprehensive Plan . Wachholz asked for copy of Joint Master Recreation and Parks Work Group report . Gordon suggested the executive summary and maps . Staff to email copy to members . Historic Preservation - Stancil reviewed the Historic Preservation Commission ' s role and noted that the St . Mary ' s Road Heritage Corridor project is ongoing as well as progress on the *" History of Orange County Architecture " manuscript and design guidelines for a Local Landmark program . Stancil noted that there is also Agricultural Preservation Board with goals that focus on agricultural priorities . It was noted that the Natural Resources goal had been distributed in the April agenda packet . Fortmann asked about the update process of the BOCC goals . Gordon explained the process of the goals presentation , adoption and update and how it is used to determine funding and authority for staff to work on projects . V . Proposed Environmental Summit Stancil reviewed a draft outline and time line he had prepared based on previous CfE discussions and asked for CfE comments . CfE members discussed some of benefits of holding a summit , including promoting the State of the Environment report and public outreach . The following issues were raised and discussed : ➢ Gear the program to the public as well as to environmental groups ➢ Invite exhibitors to be involved in the planning process and ensure their availability ➢ Enhance publicity , include campus/ students ➢ Tweak time to 10 : 00 - 12200 ➢ Possibly add a field trip ( hike or tour ) of natural area following summit ➢ Location for now the SHSC and lawn area ( as audio visual capacity needed ) ➢ Consider canopy with refreshments on the lawn ➢ Solicit area restaurants/ businesses for donations of refreshments ➢ Showcase CfE ' s work and invite state officials ➢ Consider asking Bill Ross ( ND DENR Secretary ) to be keynote speaker ➢ Plaque/ award possibility of framed photo of local natural area ➢ Survey questionnaire of participants ➢ Change name from Conservation Heroes Award to Conservation Award ➢ Need to submit Conservation Award concept to BOCC in August ➢ Begin solicitation for Conservation Award in September ➢ Make recommendations to BOCC on Conservation Awards in October . ➢ Approval by BOCC needed in January/ February ➢ Complete SOE report by Thanksgiving Page 2 of 5 DRAFT SUMMARY CFE June 10 , 2002