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Chair Pelissier said that the plan is to present this on March 15tn <br /> Frank Clifton clarified that no tax will be levied until the final document is approved. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Yuhasz to continue the meeting past 10:30 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Chair Pelissier asked if the County Commissioners want her to confirm for the Regional <br /> Transportation Alliance to do a poll after May 8`h on the '/2-cent sales tax. <br /> Commissioner McKee was the only one opposed to the poll. The majority agreed. <br /> 10. Countv Manaqer's Report <br /> NONE <br /> 11. Countv Attornev's Report <br /> NONE <br /> 12. Appointments <br /> NONE <br /> 13. Board Comments <br /> Commissioner Gordon— none <br /> Commissioner Jacobs made reference to two items: Information from the Triangle J <br /> Council of Governments about a meeting on March 27�h in Sanford from 1:30 —4:30 with local <br /> elected officials about fracking and the implications for local governments. The other item is a <br /> story in yesterday's New York Times about a report that said that transit ridership has gone up <br /> 1 billion rides this year. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz— none <br /> Commissioner Hemminger— none <br /> Commissioner McKee— none <br /> Commissioner Foushee gave some NACo Conference updates. She said that the <br /> legislative agenda includes making sure that budget reforms do not result in unfunded <br /> mandates to counties. The federal budget cuts should include a significant overhaul to make <br /> sure that costs and responsibilities are not shifted to counties. � <br /> Chair Pelissier echoed Commissioner Foushee's comments. <br /> Chair Pelissier made reference to her draft memo to the schools (blue sheet). This will <br /> go out tomorrow regarding Qualified Schools Construction Bonds. <br /> 14. Information Items <br /> • February 21, 2012 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List <br /> • BOCC Chair Letter Regarding Future Board Consideration of Concealed Weapons at <br /> County Facilities <br /> • BOCC Chair Letter Regarding Presentation on Jail Population/Expansion <br /> • BOCC Chair Letter Regarding Board Consideration of Advisory Board Protocols <br /> • BOCC Chair Letter Regarding Draft Alternate Transit Plan with Local Funding <br /> 15. Closed Session <br /> NONE <br />