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October 26, 2016
Dear Commissioners,
At the Board's November 1, 2016 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 Commissioner Jacobs that the County pursue establishing a joint
planning group with Carrboro to review/plan development on Carrboro's western border.
Response: Manager to consult with Carrboro Manager.
2) Review and consider a by Commissioner Pelissier that the Board establish some format for
Board members who attend conferences to provide follow-up informational reports to other
Board members.
Response: Staff to develop draft format for Board review.
3) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that Community Relations work with the
Sheriff's Office to make the online complaint feature more visible.
Response: Staff to work with Sheriff's Office to bring greater attention to online complaint
feature.
4) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that staff review the opportunities to plan
for solar pre-wiring of all new buildings as a standard feature, including contacting the Town of
Apex and others about their efforts.
Response: Staff to follow-up.
5) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that Community Relations meet with both
school systems public information officers to help ensure the County and Board members are
aware of all school events and ceremonies.
Response: Staff to work with school systems public info officers; Clerk to the Board to be added
to school emails groups.
6) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Price that the Board consider a resolution in
support of the Equal Rights Amendment at an upcoming meeting.
Response: Item included on 11/15/16 agenda.
7) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Price that the Board recognize/approve
Movement for Youth as the lead agency for My Brother's Keeper Regards.
Response:Manager followed-up with Commissioner Price; item tentatively scheduled for 12/5/16
regular Board meeting.
Regards,
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Earl McKee, Chair
Board of County Commissioners