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Orange County Commission for the Environment <br /> Meeting Summary <br /> December 11th, 2023; 7:00 pm <br /> Hybrid Meeting <br /> V. CFE Annual Report and Work Plan—Action <br /> Chris Hirni presented the DRAFT BOCC Report and Work Plan. CFE members and staff <br /> worked together to finish entering the information into the Report. Once complete, Jessie <br /> Birckhead motioned to approve the Report; seconded by Kim Piracci; all in favor; none <br /> opposed; motion passed. The Report is due to the Clerk's office by January 19th, 2024, so <br /> Chris Hirni will submit accordingly. <br /> VI. Lands Legacy Action Plan 2024-2027—Action <br /> Chris Hirni presented the DRAFT memo with the CFE recommendation from the last <br /> meeting for the CFE to discuss and vote for application to the next iteration of the Lands <br /> Legacy Action Plan. CFE members and staff worked together to make final edits to the <br /> memo. Once complete, Kristie Mather motioned to approve the memo; seconded by <br /> Mark Randall; all in favor; none opposed; motion passed. <br /> VII. Nature of Orange Photo Contest Sponsorship—Action <br /> Kalani Allen informed the CFE that it was time to discuss continuing sponsorship of the <br /> Nature of Orange Photo Contest. The CFE and the Parks and Recreation Council have <br /> co-sponsored the contest for many years. Ian Morse motioned for the CFE to continue <br /> sponsorship; seconded by Mark Randall; all in favor; none opposed; motion passed. <br /> VIII. Sub-Committee Breakouts <br /> The CFE decided to skip Sub-Committee Breakouts due to time constraints. <br /> IX. Updates and Information Items <br /> • Amy Eckberg and Karina Nabors updated the CFE on the status of the Climate <br /> Action Plan...it is officially complete and now on the website along with the <br /> dashboard. <br /> • Amy Eckberg updated the CFE on the status of the Solarize the Triangle <br /> program...December 3 Vt is the deadline for contracts to be turned in. <br /> • Amy Eckberg informed the CFE that the County is undergoing their strategic <br /> plan...there is a DRAFT mission and vision statement and some priority areas that <br /> they are looking for public comment on. The public comment period will be open <br /> until the end of December and may get extended. <br /> • Kim Piracci was recognized for her time served on the CFE...her final appointment <br /> will end on December 3 I st <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />