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� <br /> 1 One was a proposal to use the Sheriff to enforce a national immigration policy and the other <br /> 2 was to impose invading Iraq. He thinks that there are times when the Board can appropriately <br /> 3 make comments about issues that go beyond the borders of Orange County, but he also <br /> 4 thinks they have to be well-crafted, carefully thought out, and well-balanced. He does not think <br /> 5 that this particular resolution reprises to that level. <br /> 6 Commissioner Nelson arrived at 7:47 PM. <br /> 7 <br /> 8 Chair Foushee said that in listening to Commissioner Pelissier's comments as they <br /> 9 relate to the health and welfare of the residents of Orange County, that she would add "safety" <br /> 10 to that list. She said that this is a serious concern, but putting forward this resolution would not <br /> 11 ensure the safety of citizens. She is not opposed to anyone speaking out about concerns. <br /> 12 Commissioner Nelson said that he does not have a problem supporting controversial <br /> 13 resolutions or resolutions coming from citizens. He said that this war has been screwed up <br /> 14 and the President is trying to resolve a mess that he did not create. He does not feel <br /> 15 comfortable supporting any resolution telling their leaders what to do. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 VOTE: Ayes, 6; Nay, 1 (Commissioner Gordon) <br /> 18 <br /> 19 Commissioner Yuhasz said that that this does bring up the issue as to how this Board <br /> 20 responds to petitions that are brought forth from citizens. He would like to include this at the <br /> 21 Board retreat. <br /> 22 A motion was made by Commissioner Yuhasz, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to <br /> 23 discuss this issue of how to handle petitions, resolution, etc. from citizens at the Board of <br /> 24 County Commissioners' next retreat. <br /> 25 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 26 <br /> 27 4. Consent Aqenda <br /> 28 A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to <br /> 29 approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: <br /> 30 <br /> 31 a. Minutes <br /> 32 The Board approved the minutes from October 5 and 12 (5:30 and 7:00 p.m. meetings), 2010 <br /> 33 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. <br /> 34 b. Appointments — None <br /> 35 c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds for$485.81 <br /> 36 The Board adopted a refund resolution, which is incorporated by reference, related to 4 <br /> 37 requests for motor vehicle property tax releases or refunds in accordance with NCGS. <br /> 38 d. Adjustment of Minimum Charqe for Health Department Dental Services to $30 <br /> 39 The Board accepted the Board of Health's recommendation that the minimum charge for <br /> 40 dental services be increased to $30 and that the County fee schedule be revised accordingly. <br /> 41 e. Approval of Senior Lunch Caterer Contract Amendment with Nantucket Cafe, Inc. <br /> 42 The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the catering services contract <br /> 43 amendment with Nantucket Cafe, Inc. <br /> 44 f. Purchase of Mobile and Portable Radios from the North Carolina State Contract for <br /> 45 Sheriff's Department— $473,436.25 <br /> 46 The Board authorized the purchase of one-hundred mobile radios (mounted in vehicle) and <br /> 47 seventy-five portable radios (hand held) at a total cost of $473,436.25 from Motorola of <br /> 48 Schaumberg, Illinois; and authorize staff to execute the necessary paperwork for the purchase <br /> 49 of the radios. <br />