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fracking and that the 'fracking' bill was not limited to fracking but included offshore drilling. Commissioner McKee — pass Commissioner Dorosin — pass Commissioner Rich thanked the staff for the new member orientation and she thanked Commissioner Gordon for coming and sharing some of her history. She said that the Visitor's Bureau hosted Taste of Carolina last night and there were over 300 people at this event at the Carolina Inn. She said about 200 of those people stayed in town and this was a good economic development tool. Chair Jacobs said that he, Frank Clifton, Commissioner McKee and Donna S. Baker met with Congressman Coble yesterday and had a very amicable discussion regarding agriculture, conservation, economic development districts, 1-85 widening, high speed internet access, economic development districts and plans for bus transit in the central part of the county. He said the staff is opening an office by the end of the month in Efland and will be invited to a meeting for introductions. Chair Jacob addressed the SAPFO discussion and why this item is being pulled from the 2/25 Quarterly Public Hearing. He said that the two school systems felt they had not been consulted before a decision was made and there had been an agreement to delay bringing this to public hearing. Chair Jacobs asked Frank Clifton to come back with information on the development of the Walnut Grove Convenience Center. Frank Clifton said there is a wait for the rain to clear before paving can occur. 13. Information Items • February 5, 2013 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List • Tax Collector's Report— Numerical Analysis • Structure of Mental Health Services in Orange County • BOCC Chair Letter Responding to Petitions from Commissioner Bernadette Pelissier during January 24, 2013 Regular Meeting 14. Closed Session A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Rich to adjourn the meeting into closed session at 10:51 PM for the purpose of: Pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3) "to consult with an attorney retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the Board." VOTE: UNANIMOUS RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Rich to reconvene into regular session at 11:50pm. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 15. Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Rich to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 pm.