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2 <br /> Commissioner Jacobs suggested that this be referred to the Planning Director and <br /> County Engineer. He said that his experience is that DOT either wants the right-of-way so that <br /> they can have their swells and maintain it the way they want, or they do not want to pave it. <br /> Norman Walker agreed with this, as long as their road is not taken off of minimum <br /> maintenance. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that DOT might be willing to compromise and keep the trees <br /> on one side of the road. <br /> This matter will be referred to the Planning Director. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis asked about the length of the road and Norman Walker said %2 <br /> mile with two houses. He thinks this can be resolved very easily because this is not a major <br /> road-paving event. He thinks it is crazy to cut down 170 trees for this. He suggested calling <br /> DOT Division Engineer Mike Mills to resolve this. <br /> Chair Carey said that this would be referred to the staff as well as to the official DOT <br /> delegation to add to the agenda of the next meeting with DOT. <br /> Susan Monahan read a letter as follows: <br /> Dear Orange County Commissioners, <br /> As an NC Certified Environmental Educator and 10-year Orange County resident, I <br /> would like to lend my whole-hearted support to the establishment of an Environmental <br /> Education Center in our County. I have worked for many years in various Environmental/Nature <br /> Centers and schools, in the states where we have lived, teaching folks of all ages to appreciate, <br /> be curious, and care for the natural world around them. <br /> I live in Hillsborough now, and have volunteered in the schools bringing the "outside in" <br /> and leading hikes. I wish there were a place close by where children and adults of Orange and <br /> other counties could come discover and learn, hike, or just rest, and enjoy our natural and wild <br /> areas and all the "critters"that depend upon them. <br /> I work at Blue Jay Point County Park in Wake County and never tire of seeing the <br /> excitement in the kids' eyes (and their parents and teachers) as they get off the bus for an hour <br /> pond study or an overnight stay in the lodge. It is my hope that we can provide our populous <br /> with such a nearby place. <br /> I invite you to come and see Blue Jay Point first hand as an example of what we could <br /> have here someday. It is a vibrant place with folks of all ages coming to classes or hiking or <br /> picnicking or playing on the ball fields or just relaxing in the garden by the pond. I have put <br /> together a packet of information about Blue Jay's facilities and many wonderful programs and <br /> events, which I hope you will look over with an eye to seeing the possibilities for our County. <br /> I also have a letter from a preschool teacher in town expressing her support, and I <br /> assure you there are many others interested in such a center. <br /> Thank you for your time, <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Sue Monahan <br /> 2924 Ericka Dr. <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> b. Matters on the Printed Agenda <br /> (These matters were considered when the Board addressed that item on the agenda <br /> below.) <br />