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Tools ) with cover memo by Fortmann to the CPLUC , the Planning Board and the <br /> Planning Director as soon as possible . Seconded by Wachholz . <br /> VOTE : Unanimous <br /> Shaw reported on the progress of the Natural Areas Element of the Orange <br /> County Comprehensive Plan . He referred members to the draft Goals and <br /> Objectives section of the Element included in that the agenda packet . Shaw noted <br /> that the Biological Resources Committee developed this draft with staff assistance <br /> from Shaw and Decker . These draft goals were modified and expanded from <br /> current goals for natural area protection included in the Land Use Element . <br /> Shaw said the next section of the document will be Action Strategies for <br /> implementing the goals and objectives . Some of those recommended actions might <br /> be changes to the Environmental Impact Ordinance or the Zoning Ordinance . ERCD <br /> staff and Biological Resources Committee will present more sections in October . <br /> Shaw welcomes feedback from the CfE either by email or phone call . <br /> Shaw also reported that on September 17 the BOCC will receive a report from staff <br /> about the proposed March 2003 Environmental Summit and Conservation <br /> Award as requested by the CFE in August . <br /> Shaw reported on Orange County 's 2501 " Anniversary kickoff events held over the <br /> weekend and earlier that day ( September 9 ) at the Old Courthouse in Hillsborough . <br /> Fortmann reported on a request from Bobby Schopler to meet with the CfE in <br /> October to discuss a potential joint venture to establish a wildlife center at a <br /> County nature preserve . The CfE decided not to put this on their October agenda . <br /> CfE members would prefer that Schopler first provide them with a written proposal <br /> that one or two members could read and consider before it goes to the full group . <br /> VI . Committee Breakout Sessions <br /> VII . Adjournment ( Next Meeting — October 14 , 2002 ) <br /> The CfE adjourned at 10 : 00 p . m . <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br /> Draft September 9 , 2002 <br />