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Attachment 1 The anti-idling campaign - Alan indicated that he and his wife have discussed this with some local bike groups. They are interested in putting together an event to raise awareness of this campaign. V. BOCC Abstract - Environmental Impact Item Brennan discussed his presentation to the BOCC on this issue which occurred on April 16th. He presented the option that was preferred by the County Manager. The BOCC approved the County Managers recommended version - which is just a simple one line item. Brennan also presented a proposed prompts page for use on future abstracts that is based on the Environmental Responsibility Goal document that was approved by the BOCC in 2005. The approved version is simple, maintains an open response format, provides for statements on environmental impacts, and helps avoid staff confusion and conflict with development impacts assessment process that already has to be completed. Dave discussed the sheer volume of BOCC abstracts that are generated every two weeks, and that their authors have varying degrees of expertise, as well as the potential for creating a potential liability issue with a more extensive impact assessment. Several commissioners indicated that they thought that the approved format is a good start and worth initiating, and maybe this can be reviewed and possibly modified in the future. Dave and Brennan are going to develop some examples this summer for staff to consider. Dave then discussed the BOCC agenda review process and the oversight that is built into this process. Bradley indicated it might be a good idea to reconsider this item in 6 months or so to see if some revision may be needed at that time. VI. Proposed Rights-of-Way (ROW) Committee Update Dave provided some background of how BOCC advisory boards can function, their setup, etc. much of which was revised about 8 years ago by the BOCC. In summary, the BOCC tightened up the rules somewhat as to how advisory boards can operate. Upon consideration of the proposed ROW committee- it was feared that the only way for this group to be formed would be through a formal process that would need the blessing of the BOCC. Dave thinks it would be much easier to initiate this committee as a subcommittee of the CFE at this time. This would essentially mirror the process previously used to create the bicycle safety task force. The ROW subcommittee could investigate the issue of roadside herbicide usage, prepare a report, and then present the report to the BOCC. Bradley discussed the proposed original make-up of the group and stated that he is interested in serving on this group. He also discussed how to proceed. Matt asked what happens if one of the proposed membership entities (Duke Power, PSNC, etc.) decides not to participate. Then additional sources of members were discussed, including The Town of Hillsborough, Verizon, Spectrum, etc. Brennan talked about the initial members of the group developing a report of some type, and then possibly use the document to essentially recruit additional members in the future. Jeremy moved to establish a subcommittee, this was seconded by Lynne Gronback, and then unanimously approved. Bradley asked for volunteers, and Carrie F. and Lynne G. indicated that while they are not