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11 <br /> Adam Howell discussed how they are going to expand collaboration with the partners. <br /> He said that this process will give the county the first right to review the annual work plan. He <br /> said that GoTriangle raised concern over this because of the schedule shift and related tax <br /> documentation. <br /> Slide #16 <br /> Durham & Orange Counties Transit Plan Governance Study <br /> Orange County Travis Myron Atkins Project Manager <br /> Staff Contacts Tam Altmi.AICP Adam Howell,AICP <br /> Tom Ten Eyck <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked how the differences of opinion on voting structures would <br /> be rectified. <br /> Adam Howell said they will draft an interlocal agreement that has both formats of <br /> recommended language from each perspective. He said it would then go to the attorneys <br /> before adoption. <br /> Chair Price referred to slide #12. She said that Orange County stands out and asked <br /> why the staff working group bylaws are in bright pink for the county. <br /> Adam Howell said the reason is because there was not an agreement in the first <br /> workshop, and they carried it to the second. He said the issue was lack of agreement on who <br /> should be a formal member on the staff work group. <br /> Chair Price asked if it was still in question. <br /> Adam Howell said yes. <br /> Chair Price asked if the MPO and GoTriangle voting members are staff members. <br /> Adam Howell said they are all staff seats and part of the technical group. <br /> Chair Price said that each jurisdiction also has people engaged and asked how balance <br /> is achieved if Chapel Hill has two votes, Carrboro and Mebane only get one vote, and then a <br /> person from the MPO or GoTriangle is also from Chapel Hill. <br /> Adam Howell said that is not part of this process and can change from year to year. He <br /> said that is up to the staff group to work out through a subsequent process. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked which alternative will be chosen. <br /> Adam Howell said the majority of the parties are leaning towards the left option on slide <br /> #14. He said that it has been a collaborative process. He said that GoTriangle's concerns, and <br /> thoughts have been considered. He said that staff from each group are talking all of the <br /> alternatives through. He said both alternatives are still on the table and will be discussed. <br /> Travis Myren said that by operation of statute, the three parties that will have approval <br /> power will be the county, the MPO Board, and GoTriangle. He said that is where the ultimate <br /> approvals will come in. <br />