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Price suggested that the CfE recommend to the BOCC that a biologist evaluate <br /> the property . There was interest expressed in seeing the connection of wildlife <br /> corridors between sites . Stancil exhibited a map of wildlife corridors in relation <br /> to the proposed quarry expansion site . <br /> The CfE decided to recommend that the BOCC consider the environmental issues <br /> addressed in the EIS/ Supplement in their review of the plan amendment, and if <br /> the plan amendments are approved the CfE recommends that a full biological <br /> survey ( including on - site analysis ) be conducted as part of any future Special Use <br /> Permit application . Also , that future environmental assessments and / or <br /> environmental impact statements address the issue of soil contamination at the <br /> site of the former asphalt plant , and the potential for connecting the wildlife <br /> corridor on this site to the identified corridor along Morgan Creek ( addressing <br /> design and mitigation options ) . <br /> LOTION : Cotterman made motion the above conclusion to the BOCC . <br /> Seconded by Crissler . <br /> VOTE : Nine members voted yes ; one opposed . <br /> Discussion followed about the review process and the potential of amending the <br /> Environmental Impact Ordinance to include other appropriate agencies , such as <br /> ERCD , in the evaluation process . As it applies to other projects , the review of the <br /> EIO should be independent from current quarry issue . The EIE committee is <br /> planning to review this issue . <br /> V . Draft Agenda — Timber Harvesting Techniques Information <br /> session <br /> Stancil reviewed the draft agenda for timber harvesting practices - citizen <br /> information session developed from the previous CfE brainstorming session . <br /> Possible dates were discussed along with location , publicity , visuals , citi9zen <br /> participation , information sharing techniques , panel members , video taping by <br /> The People 's Channel , and possible follow - up meetings . <br /> It was decided that the purpose of this meeting would be to provide a forum for <br /> the CfE and citizens to receive accurate information about timber harvesting . <br /> The Southern Human Services Center was decided to be a satisfactory location , <br /> considering the availability of visual aid setups and acceptable acoustics . <br /> DRAFT CFE 6/ 12/00 Minutes Page 5 of 7 <br />