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3 <br /> Ms. Chotas asked the group to identify the necessary outcomes of their time together in the <br /> session. Chair Rich noted the need to review the MOU collectively and suggested breaking down <br /> the MOU into sections in order to do so. <br /> Mayor Hemminger summarized that the Assembly of Governments asked the group to discuss the <br /> work plan, next steps and timing. She identified the need to come up with common terms, <br /> including what is meant by connectivity. The group generally agreed on the importance of using <br /> common language. Chair Rich asked if we are ready for a work plan? Mayor Hemminger clarified <br /> the goal of establishing a "timeline of steps" and Chair Rich agreed. The group discussed how there <br /> was agreement on the timeline for the Environmental Assessment, but there is uncertainty around <br /> what happens after that. A timeline of steps would spell out the action items. Mr. Roberts noted <br /> the MOU includes the statement "staffs will develop a work plan that includes a decision point <br /> timeline regarding development of the property." Mayor Hemminger wondered if a better term <br /> was framework. Chair Rich noted we want something our boards can look at to see what we can <br /> accomplish. <br /> Ms. Johnson expressed that staff could give the "high level" pieces of a work plan and possibly <br /> share them at the next meeting of the MMC. <br /> Chair Rich, speaking for herself and she thought for her board, shared the hope that the MOU can <br /> be signed by June because boards take a break after that and then it will be budget season. Mayor <br /> Lavelle concurred that the Carrboro board should be able to sign by June. Mayor Hemminger <br /> expressed that Chapel Hill may not be able to commit to signing within that timeframe due to other <br /> big projects. Maurice Jones said they would be in a better position to know if the June timeframe <br /> could work after more conversations. <br /> Chair Rich emphasized the nature of the MOU was to describe how the group moves forward or <br /> not. Mayor Lavelle said she wanted to learn more about what would be controversial within the <br /> MOU. <br /> Diving into the Memo of Understanding <br /> Ms. Chotas proposed the process to review the MOU, as follows: consider section by section, with <br /> a focus on understanding what's there, clarifying terms and identifying further questions. The <br /> group will highlight where they have agreement. If there are things that can be resolved quickly, <br /> the group will resolve them. For those areas where they don't have agreement, they will develop a <br /> list of areas to address at future meetings. The group agreed to the proposed approach. <br /> Greene Tract Facilitated Discussion Minutes, February 2020, Page 3 <br />