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2 1 2. Public Comments 2 3 a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda 4 Don O'Leary said he had received the Agenda Review's response to his 5 petition to discuss ICLEI with Commissioner McKee and Chair Jacobs. He said 6 sometimes a difference of opinion is based on a different perception of reality. He 7 said that, taking everything into the universe into consideration all that really 8 matters is about 3 centimeters in the back of your brain and he is looking forward 9 to the scheduled meeting. 10 11 3. Petitions by Board Members 12 Commissioner Dorosin said about a year ago the Board of County Commissioners 13 agreed to banning of the box on employment applications, regarding criminal convictions that 14 would prohibit someone from being considered for employment. He said that other 15 communities who have done this have a more comprehensive policy and process related to 16 applications. He requested more information about the impact of this change and information 17 as to whether there should be a more extensive process and policy. This is to ensure there is 18 no discrimination against folks because of their background. 19 Chair Jacobs said he received calls from legislators, Senator Ellie Kinnaird and 20 Representative Foushee, about legislative deadlines. He petitioned the Board to develop a 21 more expeditious way to respond to legislative concerns. He noted that by the time the Board 22 gets an item on an agenda, it is already been decided at the state level and it is then too late to 23 act. He said the Board needs a more streamlined process. He said that perhaps the Chair 24 and Vice Chair and other members of the legislative goals committee could respond or could 25 add the item to the agenda for the entire board to act on. 26 Chair Jacobs referenced a discussion with Commissioner Dorosin regarding the 27 consent agenda and the way the Board communicates. He noted that the Board of County 28 Commissioners is encouraged to ask questions regarding items on the consent agenda by 29 emails through noon of the day before the meeting. He said the Board members receive 30 answers, but these are not shared with the public. He suggested that staff figure a way to post 31 these consent item emails in a more conspicuous spot on the website. This will allow the public 32 to see the answers to items that are not discussed on the consent agenda. 33 34 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations 35 36 a. Special Recognition for the Carol Woods Retirement Community 37 The Board recognized the Carol Woods Retirement Community for its continuing 38 financial contribution to Orange County. 39 Clarence Grier said he would like to recognize the Carol Woods Retirement Community 40 for their continued financial contributions to Orange County. He said that since 2003 Carol 41 Woods has been exempted from property taxes, but the community has still found civic ways to 42 contribute the County General Fund. He said that since 2003 the community has provided 43 yearly contributions of around $175,000, totaling $2,066,244. 44 Janice Tyler said Carol Woods has made the contributions mentioned above because of 45 community's mission to be responsible and supportive to the larger community. She said her 46 department is especially pleased to have Carol Woods as a community partner and values the 47 many hours the residents contribute to volunteer work. She introduced Nape Baker, President 48 of Carol Woods Retirement Community. 49 Nape Baker, on behalf of the Carol Woods Community, said he is grateful to be a part of 50 Orange County and to support the programs for aging in the area. He said the most recent