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School Field Hockey Team, for the Wildcats' outstanding achievement, and their inspiration to youth across North Carolina through their dedication, teamwork, and athletic prowess. This the twenty-fourth day of January 2013. Coach Susan Taylor thanked the Board of County Commissioners for this honor. She said this was one of the best seasons they have ever had. She introduced her team members. A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to adopt the proclamation recognizing the East Chapel Hill High School's Field Hockey Team winning the 2012 State Championship and authorize the Chair to sign. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board Update Presentation The Board received a brief presentation from Tony DuBois, General Manager of the Orange County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board, and provided feedback. General Manager Tony DuBois said that the Orange County ABC board is a legal sub- division of the state and Commissioner McKee is the liaison. The mission statement is to serve the County responsibly and never sell to anyone under the age of 21. He reviewed the annual report information. The next plan is to move the office and warehouse location from US 70 to a location on Valley Forge Road. Construction started this week with the remodel of the Employment Security Office. ABC Finance Director Ron McCoy said that this past year was historical for revenues in their business, and sales in Orange County so far this year are very high. He said that the new warehouse will allow them to become more efficient and profitable. He said that the board has increased its contributions to the County and law enforcement by $30,000 for a total of $650,000, which is a 4.8% increase over the previous year and exceeds the mandated requirements set forth by the General Assembly. To support law enforcement, the board is distributing $4,500 to the Town of Hillsborough Police; $13,300 to the Town of Carrboro Police; $18,445 to the Town of Chapel Hill Police; and $88,755 to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. To support alcohol education in schools, the board has given $38,000 to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools and $35,000 to the Orange County Schools. To support community outreach, the board has granted $28,000 to El Futuro; $11,000 to Carpe Diem; $10,000 to the Orange County Drug Court; and $8,000 to Orange Partnership for Mental Health. Commissioner Dorosin asked about the plan for the old warehouse and it was answered that it was for sale. d. Affordable Housing Performance Report Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes presented this annual report/calendar on behalf of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. During the last fiscal year, they spent $472,522 in public dollars for affordable housing. Chair Jacobs recognized Representative Valerie Foushee, who was in attendance. e. Human Relations Month Proclamation The Board considered officially proclaiming the month of February as "Human Relations Month" in Orange County and authorizing the Chair to sign the proclamation.