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~ R p- aoa7-odd <br />~ - I ~ - moo ~ <br />Commissioner Jacobs said that he received an email today from someone who is <br />reporting some discrimination, threats, and vio ence against Latinos at Cedar- Ridge. High: <br />Scfioo . This person has brought this to the attention-of law enforcement and the school. <br />system, He asked the: Manager to find out more deta s, <br />Commissioner Gordon made reference to the comments #rorn 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 forthe <br />next legislative session in 2009. There have been hearings on transportatio'nnround 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 21 St 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. I'n one-of the documents, the action that was requested was, if <br />there was no objection to the course-ofaction, 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. Hi 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 Commi sinners 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 plain. <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. Jtems for Decision--Consent Agenda <br />A motion wasmade by Commissioner Foushee,,seconded by Comrissoner Jacobs to <br />approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below.. <br />a. 'Minutes, <br />The Board approved minutes from January 3Q and February 6, 2007 as submitted by the Clerk <br />to the Board. <br />b. Appointments --None <br />c. 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 />