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I am extremely grateful to the present and preceding County Commissioners for the opportunity <br />to serve Orange County citizens for the past 18 years. I have been most fortunate to have a <br />very supportive Board of Commissioners during my entire term -Board that has consistently <br />focused on addressing issues that improve the life of our citizens. <br />It has truly been an honor to serve with one of the professional, dedicated, and hard-working <br />groups of local government employees; the 800 plus staff members of Orange County. I leave <br />with a strong sense of fulfillment and achievement to have participated in building the <br />organization of Orange County government. I feel grateful to have participated in the process <br />that has made Orange County one of the most respected local governments in North Carolina <br />far fiscal integrity, innovation, and compassionate delivery of services to our citizens. <br />Yet, I must admit that, after 38 years of service, I look forward to spending mare evenings <br />together with my wife, Ginger. He added: t must say publicly That /appreciate her support, <br />patience, and her fortitude for all of those nights that !have been an County business, and <br />during those years when the kids were growing up. That's why she wasn't here many times at <br />the County Commissioners' meetings. She was at home taking care of our children. There was <br />no way !could have had any success in my career without Ginger. <br />Ta the Board of Commissioners, all staff and citizens, I extend my heartiest best wishes for the <br />best that our collective futures may bring for Orange County. I shall continue to dedicate my <br />efforts to effective government during the next six months and will be mast responsive to any <br />Board request that will facilitate a successful transition. <br />With my deepest thanks <br />and warmest regards, <br />John M. Link, Jr. <br />County Manager <br />He said that they do not plan to move from Orange County. <br />Chair Jacobs said that on behalf of this Board of County Commissioners and past <br />Boards of County Commissioners, and on behalf of the staff and the citizens of Orange County <br />he would like everyone to stand and applaud John Link. <br />5. Items for Decision--Consent Aaenda <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to <br />approve those items an the consent agenda as stated below. <br />a. Minutes -None <br />b. Appointments -None <br />c. Advertisement of Tax Liens on Real Property <br />The Board received a report on the amount of unpaid taxes far the current year that are <br />liens on real property as required by North Carolina General Statute 105-369 and approved <br />March 15, 2006 as the date for the tax lien advertisement. <br />d. Budaet Amendment #9 <br />