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Community Development Director Bob Keating reviewed the memorandum of May 2, 2006 using a PowerPoint outline (copy on file). He advised that the P & Z voted 5-0 to recommend that the Board transmit these amendments to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). He explained the purpose of this request was to (1) add Policy 12.11 to the Conservation Element recognizing the County’s efforts to coordinate with non-profit organizations when applying for grants; (2) revise the Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer Sub-Elements to allow provision of these services to future public schools that are adjacent to but outside of the urban service area (USA); and (3) thoroughly revise all elements during the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) 2006-2008. He reviewed each of the changes in detail and explained the reasons for each including the limitations. He noted the P&Z’s unanimous recommendation and that staff also recommended approval. Director Keating responded to Commissioners’ questions and clarified the addition of “public facilities such as public schools” in both Policies 5.7 and 5.8 (page 282-283 of the backup). It would include other public facilities. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Bob Johnson , Coral Wind Subdivision, recommended that we list specific non-profits and not leave it open-ended on the Conservation Element, Policy 12.11. th Ruth Stanbridge , 4835 66 Avenue, understood Commissioner Wheeler’s concern about the potable water and wanted to know if this amendment would in any way allow the USA boundary to be extended and wondered if would it be proper to put it in the 2030 plan. Director Keating responded, this policy would in no way allow or justify the expansion of the USA. Nancy Offutt , 686 Date Palm Road, realized this Conservation Element amendment was a little different, but hoped that the County would not make a distinction between profit and non-profit with regard to land use. May 2, 2006 22