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<br />her husband, who is an Anglo, called the same places and he was told that there were <br />vacancies. This has stuck in his mind ever since. <br />A motion was made by Chair Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Carey to authorize <br />staff to contract with Donald B. Eager & Associates, LLC to conduct an Analysis of Impediments <br />to Fair Housing Choice study for the amount of $7,500; and authorize the County Manager to <br />execute the resulting agreement, contingent upon final review by staff and the County Attorney. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />m. Pyrotechnics Approval; Blue Cross Blue Shield Family Day <br />The Board considered approving a pyrotechnics permit far Blue Cross/Blue Shield <br />Family Day 2006 on Saturday, June 3, 2006, contingent upon final approval of the set up by the <br />Emergency Management Director or his designee. <br />Chair Jacobs made reference to the drought conditions and said that he would like to <br />track the pyrotechnic approval process that if there are severe drought conditions, that it <br />overrides any of the permits. He wants to give people a head's up early in the process that it <br />could be a problem. <br />Purchasing and Central Services Director Pam Jones said that they have exchanged <br />emails an this subject and Fire Marshall Mike Tapp has said that if there is a burning ban then a <br />pyrotechnics permit can be revoked. Afire official has to approve and sign off on the permit the <br />day of the shoot. <br />Chair Jacobs suggested writing this in the permit so that there are no surprises. <br />A motion was made by Chair Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve a <br />pyrotechnics permit, with proposed changes, for Blue Cross/Blue Shield Family Day 2006 on <br />Saturday, June 3, 2006, contingent upon final approval of the set up by the Emergency <br />Management Director or his designee. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />6. Resolutions or Proclamations <br />a. National Historic Preservation Month <br />The Board considered proclaiming May as National Historic Preservation Month. <br />Tina Maon spoke on behalf of this item. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />approve proclaiming May as National Historic Preservation Month. <br />PROCLAMATION <br />FOR <br />NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH <br />WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing <br />neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing <br />livability; and <br />WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and <br />rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic backgrounds; and <br />