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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 17
BARRYJACOBS,CHAIR POST OFFICE BOX 8181
EARL MCKEE,VICE CHAIR
MARK DOROSIN ,200 SOUTH CAMERON STREET
ADCEM.GORDON HILLSBOROUGH,NORTH CAROLINA 27278
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PENNY RICH
February 3, 2014
Dear Commissioners,
At the Board's January 23, 2014 regular meeting, three petitions were brought forth which were
reviewed by the Chair/Vice Chair/Manager Agenda team. The petitions and responses are listed
below:
1) Review and consider a request from a citizen for the Board and County staff to review change in fire
service agreement for White Cross Fire Department.
Response: Manager and Attorney will review, consult with White Cross Fire Department, and
provide a recommendation to the Board.
2) Review and consider three requests from Commissioner Rich:
a. For the Board to invite the Trash Terminators school group to make a presentation at the February
18, 2014 regular Board meeting
Response: Clerk has made contacts and compiled background information for this
presentation scheduled for the February 18 meeting
b. For the current rent and administrative fees the County charges to the Visitors Bureau be reviewed
and potentially adjusted
Response: The Board will review as part of FY 2014-15 budget process
c. To inform the National Association of Counties (NACo) regarding Orange County's efforts related
to Banning the Box.
Response: The Chair will write a letter to NACo sharing the County's policy related to "banning
the box."
3) Review and consider a request by Commissioner McKee that any future Board discussions related to
the Triangle Transit and the Bus and Rail Investment Plan occur at regular Board meetings.
Response: Future Board discussions related to the Triangle Transit and the Bus and Rail
Investment Plan will occur at regular Board meetings unless circumstances (such as
inclement weather or unavoidable deadlines) dictate otherwise.
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4) Review and consider two requests from Commissioner Price:
a. For the Board to consider parking needs/issues at Fairview Park.
Response: To be discussed as part of the C/P.
b. To provide information regarding a graph noting foreclosure trends in the County since 2008.
Response:Manager to consult with Tax Administrator to provide relevant information.
5) Review and consider a request from Chair Jacobs for staff to investigate community responsibility
efforts of banks and financial institutions with which the County does business.
Response:Finance and Administrative Services Director to pursue information and
provide to the Board.
This letter will be provided as an Information Item on the February 18, 2014 agenda for public
information.
Best,
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Barry Jacobs, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
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Orange County, North Carolina—You Count.!
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