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D �q — a2ov� 003 <br /> .J G <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that he received an email today from someone who is <br /> reporting some discrimination, threats, and violence against Latinos at Cedar Ridge High <br /> School. This person has brought this to the attention of law enforcement and the school <br /> system. He asked the Manager to find out more details. <br /> Commissioner Gordon made reference to the comments from the Sierra Club and said <br /> that it would be worthwhile to act on these environmental concerns. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she attended the NACo legislative conference and she <br /> said that there was some interesting information about federal funding for transportation for the <br /> next legislative session in 2009. There have been hearings on transportation around the <br /> country and there will be more hearings. One of the issues being brought up in testimony is <br /> whether the federal government should decrease its role in federal funding for transportation, or <br /> do its fair share. There is also a lot of talk about public/private partnerships. <br /> Chair Carey said that he represented the Board at the Local State of the Economy <br /> Breakfast this morning. He said that there is still a lot of work to be done to achieve the goals of <br /> the number of new jobs over the next five years and the square footage of commercial space. <br /> This information from the breakfast is on the County's website, under the Economic <br /> Development Department. <br /> Chair Carey made reference to the Manager's Memo of February 21St and said that he <br /> did not hear any comments from the Board on the concept plan proposal for the partnership for <br /> the West Ten Soccer Complex. In one of the documents, the action that was requested was, if <br /> there was no objection to the course of action, then staff would move forward. He thinks that <br /> the Board should clarify with the staff so that they will know how to move forward. His intent is <br /> to move forward. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that he has not been here to read it and Commissioner <br /> Gordon said that she made her comments. Chair Carey said that his intent is to move forward <br /> with the concept plan. <br /> Chair Carey commended staff for the efforts to educate the eligible public about the <br /> Homestead Exemption. <br /> Chair Carey said that the quarterly memorandum from OWASA reflects the efforts to <br /> protect the County's water supply. He said that the County Commissioners received a letter <br /> from the OWASA Board Chair in reference to securing,two easements. He knows that the staffs <br /> are working together. The staff will be bringing some information forward. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs suggested that the County could offer OWASA a payment plan. <br /> 4. County Manager's Report <br /> Laura Blackmon said that part of the orange fencing has been removed around <br /> Stillhouse Creek. The staff is looking to secure a grant to put in a split rail fence. <br /> 5. Items for Decision--Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee,.seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to <br /> approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below. <br /> a. Minutes <br /> The Board approved minutes from January 30 and February 6, 2007 as submitted by the Clerk. <br /> to the Board. <br /> b. Appointments -None <br /> S. 'Budget Amendment#9' <br /> The Board approved budget ordinance amendments and grant project ordinances for fiscal year <br /> 2006-07 for Department on Aging, Department of Social Services,Emergency Management <br />