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6 <br /> Ms. Rich asked the group to consider the outcomes of an MOU for an EIS, as those weren't clear. <br /> In response, Ms. Lavelle expressed that speed is the outcome. She doesn't want to wait another <br /> year to get something done. <br /> Mr. Andrews asked how long the MOU/Governance Document will take, explaining the group <br /> needs to set priorities and be able to explain why they are doing the EIS now. If all efforts are <br /> placed on developing an MOU, he wondered how much that delay would hurt the EIS. Mr. <br /> Roberts thought the EIS could be done administratively, while this group could work on an overall <br /> MOU, which could take months to years. <br /> Ms. Chotas shared she will document the questions that are coming up for the group in the <br /> different topic areas so that the questions can be addressed in next steps.The questions are <br /> included in the narrative that follows. For a synthesized table, please see the attachment: Key <br /> topics and related questions. <br /> Mr. Herman added the parties have different percentage interest in the property itself and one or <br /> more parties might pay more for certain things. Three different groups have different <br /> constituencies. Topics to consider include: <br /> • With a partnership of three people, is it an equal partnership? <br /> • What happens with decision making if there is a disagreement? Can two override one? <br /> • Do you get a 16%vote or 14%vote if that is your interest in the property? <br /> • What if you have a 65% interest? <br /> • Who is in? <br /> A previous amendment to an MOU says that "parties will bargain in good faith," but the partners <br /> need to agree in more specificity as to how decisions will be made relating to the property moving <br /> forward. <br /> Mr. Benedict also brought up the importance of a timeframe for decisions. It would be helpful to <br /> have a concurrent process with an overlapping activity. Mr. Benedict agreed that an MOU for just <br /> the EIS could be helpful, but the overall MOU still needs to guide the biggest picture and how the <br /> separate elements come together across the finish line. <br /> Posing a question to the planners, Ms. Rich asked at what point in development does an EIS <br /> typically occur? Ms. Johnson responded that EIS typically come in at the very beginning of <br /> development. <br /> Greene Tract Facilitated Discussion Minutes, December 2019, Page 6 <br />