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5 committee dealing with water resources could possibly be formed . Additionally , she felt that this would minimize any possible hiatus between the work of the WRC and the Commission for the Environment . Richard Pratt indicated that he would be willing to serve as the new liaison and inquired about WRC ' s meeting schedule . Don Cox indicated that the committee meets on the fourth Thursday of alternating months . Commissioner Gordon felt that it would be useful to obtain a complete description from Don Cox regarding the activities of the WRC , in the meantime Commission members could contact persons that they feel would be interested in the liaison position or in serving on a water resources committee . Loraine Kohorn stated that she supported Commissioner Gordon ' s call to have a smooth transition between the WRC and CFE , but was concerned about having two separate Water Resource committees in simultaneous existence . Additionally , she wanted to know how a member of a CFE water resources committee would fit into the proposed Resource Conservation Department . Commissioner Gordon , indicated that the Chair Kohorn ' s concerns should not present any problems . Don Cox mentioned that the WRC will present an interim report to the Orange County Board of Commissioners (BOCC ) on November 17 , 1998 . David Stancil added that this meeting will take place at the Southern Human Services Center . Alice Gordon suggested that one or two CFE members should attend the November 17 BOCC meeting to hear the report of the WRC . Don Cox then extended to members of the Commission the opportunity to increase familiarity between the WRC and CFE and eventually ease the transition between the two groups . Loraine Kohorn summarized the discussion by stating that it appeared that the Commission had decided to select a liaison from either its new or current membership and that the next meeting would be a good time to discuss the formal selection process . Lastly , Commissioner Gordon requested that David Stancil prepare a summary of the work of the WRC and needs for the next CFE meeting . VL _Update . on Triangle Open Space Forum David Stancil briefed the Commission on the scheduled Open Space Forum . The forum is scheduled to take place at Stanback Middle School on November 5 , 1998 . Stancil stated that the forum is part of a pilot project established for the Shaping Orange County ' s Future Project ( SOCF ) and co - sponsored by the Triangle Open Space Network (TOSN) . According to David Stancil , the purpose of the forum is to : 1 ) educate citizens about the existing , inventoried open space resources that exist in the County ; 2 ) share what preservation strategies have succeeded in the triangle ; and 3 ) describe tools that have been used for preservation purposes . In addition, Mr . Stancil stated that Jonathan Howes will assist in the explanation of preservation tools . Loraine Kohorn , added- that the Open Space Forum is one in a series of meetings in the region that is being sponsored by the Triangle Open Space Network . VII . Update on CFE membership and Re - appointment of Members whose terms expire December 31 , 1998 . Gene Bell informed the Commission that terms expire for the following five members : 1 ) Andrew Burke ; 2 ) Rosalinda Lidh ; 3 ) Roy Fortmann ; 4 ) Scott Martin ; and 5 ) Stephen Whalen . Based on phone conversations and e -mail correspondence with members , Gene Bell stated that Roy Fortmann and Rosalinda Lidh were the only members who have expressed interest in retaining their membership . According to Bell , Scott Martin has declined because of an increased workload , Stephen Whalen currently lives in Chatham County thereby making him ineligible to serve and Andrew Burke has not responded to inquiries . Additionally , Gene Bell