HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda-12-6 - Information Item - BOCC Chair Letter Regarding Petitions from January 23, 2018 Regular MeetingMARK DOROSIN, CHAIR
PENNYRICH VICE CHAR
MIA BURROUGHS
BARRYJACOBS
MARK MARCOPLOS
EARL MCKEE
RENEE PRICE
January 31, 2018
Dear Commissioners,
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Post Office Box 8181
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
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At the Board's January 23, 2018 regular meeting, Board 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 Marcoplos and supported by Commissioner
Jacobs that the county implement a "no idling" campaign.
Response: Referred to the Commission for the Environment for study and recommendations.
2) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that the County contact and coordinate with
Carrboro to have the Visitor's Bureau sidewalks cleared of snow Andy Sachs of the Carrboro's
clearing activities.
Response: Manager to discuss with Carrboro Town Manager.
3) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that staff provide an update to the Board on
N.C. General Assembly actions related to tiny homes and zoning.
Response: County Attorney to provide update to Board.
4) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that the board receive an update on the
partners of Chapel Hill transit study and opportunities for the County to provide input on the 420
route.
Response: Transit Director to pursue update for the Board and potential to provide 420 input.
5) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Price that the Board consider a resolution
regarding the proposed changes in the election/selection of N.C. judges.
Response: Commissioners Price and Jacobs to draft proposed resolution.
6) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Price that, considering all of the recent and court
opinions, staff develop a concerted plan to educate voters on voting districts, election days, etc.
Response: Staff to pursue options to educate the public via website, press releases, etc.
7) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Price that staff provide an update to the Board on
options to deal with junk vehicles and manufactured homes Andy Sachs nuisances and related
abatement scenarios.
Response: Staff to provide update.
8) Review and consider a request Commissioner Jacobs that the Board consider naming the new
County Campus for Bayard Rustin.
Response: Consideration to occur later this year pending County's possible purchase of property.
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9) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Jacobs that staff investigate options to add
additional lighting in the Hillsborough park deck.
Response: Staff to investigate options along with potential costs.
10) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Jacobs that the Board consider a 3rd resolution
regarding in opposing offshore drilling.
Response: Clerk to bring back as agenda item at near future regular Board meeting.
11) Review and consider a request by Commissioner McKee that the Board re- institute its annual
standalone meeting with volunteer fire departments and rescue squads.
Response: DONE - Stand -alone meeting already scheduled for October 2018.
Best regards,
Mark Dorosin, Chair
Board of County Commissioners