HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 01-22-2015-13 (6)INFORMATION ITEM
EARL MGKEE, CHAIR � p /�
BERNADETTE PELISSIER, VICE CHAIR Orange Count/ Board of Commissioners
MIA BDRRO Post Office Box 8181
MARK DOROSIN
BARRY PRICE PRIGS
RENEE 200 South Cameron Street
PENNYRICH Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
January 13, 2015
Dear Commissioners,
At the Board's December 9, 2014 regular meeting, 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 by a public resident to help establish a child advocacy center and the
establishment of a Multi- Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator position in partnership with Chatham
County to meet the needs of traumatized children all in one location.
Response: Manager to discuss with Orange County DSS Director and Chatham County Manager to
determine level of need; will report back to BOCC in FY 2015 -16 Budget process.
2) Review and consider a request by an Orange County resident that the Board provide
direction /relief regarding the use of pavers to meet pervious /impervious requirements.
Response: Manager to follow -up with Planning & Inspections Director.
3) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Jacobs that staff provide a plan to the Board
for art in public spaces.
Response: Manager to consult with Arts Commission.
4) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Pelissier that the Manager work with the
Towns to develop an organizational model to guide the development of a comprehensive
affordable housing plan for Orange County.
Response: Manager has conferred with new Housing Director; County to take lead to
coordinate and develop plan.
5) Review and consider a request to bring information regarding County contracts and
incorporation of living wage provisions.
Response: Scheduled for February 10, 2015 Work Session.
Regards,
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Earl McKee, Chair
Board of County Commissioners