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excluded. Secondly, he does not understand the rationale for doing this in three parts. <br /> Several years ago a similar study was conducted and this now sits on a shelf, unused. If the <br /> cost of the entire study is too great an expense at this time, then he would suggest that any <br /> expenditure is also too large to attempt at this time. A major point in his opposition to the <br /> proposal is that this is a time when Orange County finds itself unable to keep a waste <br /> collection site in the southern part of the County open, institutes a hiring freeze, and cuts <br /> Library Services and other services, and he cannot understand how this expenditure can be <br /> justified. He respectfully requested that the funds for this study be redirected to Solid Waste in <br /> order to keep the convenience center open and any additional funds be directed to Library <br /> Services or other services that directly affect the taxpayers. He asked that the bids be rejected <br /> as per Section B of the RFP. <br /> Commissioner Nelson arrived at 7:16 PM . <br /> Nancy Burger said that she is seeking some justice. She has lost a dog that was stolen <br /> from a residence. She is having a hard time dealing with the Sheriff's Department in retrieving <br /> this dog. She said that she has everything necessary to retrieve the dog and she is at her wits <br /> end. <br /> John Roberts said that he has talked to Ms. Burger in his office and he told her that he <br /> would address this with the Sheriff. <br /> Nancy Burger said that when she talked with John Roberts, he assured her that he <br /> could not do anything since he was representing the Sherriff and that, if everything that she <br /> said was true, that she could sue the Sheriff. She said that she has no desire to sue the <br /> Sheriff. She just wants her dog back. <br /> Chair Foushee asked Ms. Burger to give her information to the Clerk and then John <br /> Roberts will call her in a couple of days. <br /> b. Matters on the Printed Agenda <br /> (These matters were considered when the Board addressed that item on the agenda <br /> below.) <br /> 3. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. Orange County Arts Grant Recipients <br /> The Board presented checks to local organizations receiving 2009 Orange County Arts <br /> Grants. <br /> Martha Shannon with the Orange County Arts Commission thanked the Board of <br /> Commissioners for their continued support for the arts in Orange County. The Arts <br /> Commission was able to grant 22 applications with this state money. <br /> Spring, 2009 OCAC Arts Grant Recipients <br /> Grant Recipient Attendees <br /> ArtsCenter- Jeri Lynn Schulke <br /> ArtsCenter Stage - Emily Ranii and Ed Camp <br /> Carrboro, Town of/Carrboro Film Festival - Selena Lauterer <br />