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3 <br /> 1 frustration between motorists and cyclists over the last couple of years. This has led to <br /> 2 dangerous situations on the roads. He said that this group of concerned cyclists and motorists <br /> 3 have come together to prepare some common sense guidelines for motorists and cyclists. <br /> 4 They are asking the County Commissioners to endorse these guidelines. <br /> 5 Jessica Gerry spoke on behalf of Carrboro Planning Board and announced a series of <br /> 6 open dialogues for the public on October 15'h, 20, and 30 on affordable housing. <br /> 7 Don O'Leary read part of the United States Constitution. He said that Woodrow Wilson <br /> 8 agreed to commit high treason and sign the Federal Reserve Act, creating an IRS. He said that <br /> 9 the IRS has been in control of this nation ever since. He said that the IRS deliberately created <br /> 10 the Great Depression. He said that there is a shift of the power to the United Nations. He said <br /> 11 that the last hope is for the local governments to use sovereignty to dismantle out of the control <br /> 12 of the government and start new. <br /> 13 <br /> 14 b. Matters on the Printed Agenda <br /> 15 (These matters were considered when the Board addressed that item on the agenda <br /> 16 below.) <br /> 17 <br /> 18 3. Petitions by Board Members <br /> 19 Commissioner Jacobs said that he would like to petition and set up an alternative <br /> 20 sentencing work group to plan for a new jail. The judges, District Attorney, Public Defender, <br /> 21 and other members of the criminal justice system should be a part of this work group. He said <br /> 22 that the example of the Emergency Services Work Group is a good model. <br /> 23 Commissioner Yuhasz seconded Commissioner Jacobs' request. <br /> 24 <br /> 25 4. Proclamations/Resolutions/Special Presentations <br /> 26 a. Ian Finley. 2012 Piedmont Laureate—National Arts & Humanities Month <br /> 27 The Board was introduced to dramatist Ian Finley, the 2012 Piedmont Laureate, and <br /> 28 heard a brief selection from him for National Arts & Humanities Month (October). <br /> 29 <br /> 30 Staff Support for the Arts Commission Martha Shannon said that October is National <br /> 31 Arts and Humanities Month. She introduced Ian Finley, a dramatist, as the 2012 Piedmont <br /> 32 Laureate. <br /> 33 Ian Finley said that he has had the chance to interact with many arts groups throughout <br /> 34 Orange County. He is writing a new play, Up from the Ground, based on his interactions with <br /> 35 these arts groups and explores the food waste of the piedmont. He said that he has spoken <br /> 36 with Noah Rannells at the Processing Center, which has opened his eyes to the value and <br /> 37 importance of food. <br /> 38 <br /> 39 5. Consent Agenda <br /> 40 Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> 41 None <br /> 42 Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> 43 <br /> 44 A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz <br /> 45 to approve the remaining items on the consent agenda. <br /> 46 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 47 <br /> 48 <br /> 49 a. Minutes —None <br /> 50 b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds <br />