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65TIN i-8 FACE 998 0 responsibilities of the RPO. As outlined in the law, four core functions that the RPO will perforni and provide are as follows: • Developing, in cooperation with the department, long-range local and regional multi-model transportation plans • Providing a forum for public participation in the transportation planning process • Developing and prioritizing suggestions for projects that the organization believes should be included in the State's Transportation Improvement Program • Providing transportation-related information to local governments and other interested organizations and persons Mr. Shoats told the board that $5,000 is available from the Rural Center toward a match and Triangle J will pick up the balance, which means there will be no local match required for the first year. After sonic discussion, Commissioner Matthews moved to approve a Memorandum of Understanding of a Rural Transportation Planning Organization between Lee, Chatham, Moore and Orange Counties. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lenvnond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The board considered a resolution to appoint Animal Control Officers as Dog Wardens. Health Director Mike Hanes told the board that the Board of Health endorsed the Animal Control Officers being appointed Dog Wardens at their June 5, 2002, meeting. He stated that the powers and duties for this classification are outlined in North Carolina General Statute §67-31. Commissioner Adams moved to approve a resolution to appoint Lee County Animal Control Officers as Dog Wardens, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The board considered proposals for the household hazardous waste collection day, which will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2002, at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Solid Waste Superintendent Joe Cherry told the board that he had received proposals from the following companies: ECOFLO, Inc., Greensboro, NC Safety-Kleen, Inc., Reidsville, NC Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Raleigh, NC 4