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Commissioner McKee attended the Fire Chief's meeting last night and there were 42 in <br /> attendance, including representatives from Motorola/wireless. He said communication services <br /> are being improved through Motorola. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier said the Pauli Murray Awards were held in February and she <br /> would like for the Human Relations Commission to provide text on the website from some of <br /> the essays. She said she also went to the NACo conference and one of the big issues of <br /> discussion was the possibility of a remote sales tax. This would be great for North Carolina. <br /> Commissioner Rich said there was an informational item on Rogers Road and the next <br /> steps document is being developed. <br /> Commissioner Rich said she attended the Partnership for Young Children art show and <br /> it was a lot of fun. She said she also attended NACo and it was very informative. She <br /> thanked Commissioner Gordon for sharing her time with Congressman Price. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said she attended the NACo conference. Regarding the <br /> session with Congressman Price, there is a real chance that the remote sales tax bill will pass. <br /> She said North Carolina loses almost $122 million in sales taxes annually at this time. <br /> Chair Jacobs encouraged all to share their NACo information with other County <br /> Commissioners. <br /> Chair Jacobs said he was in the Link Center recently and the TV monitors with the <br /> notices on them. He said it is a waste of energy to have these on in a meeting room where <br /> there is no one. <br /> Frank Clifton said this is a testing process for the cable station. These monitors are not <br /> on all the time. <br /> 13. Information Items <br /> • February 19, 2013 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List <br /> • Tax Collector's Report— Numerical Analysis <br /> • Memorandum Regarding Mattress Recycling Pilot <br /> • BOCC Chair Letter Responding to Board Member Petitions during February 5, 2013 <br /> Regular Meeting <br /> • Memorandum from Managers on Collaborative Approach to Rogers Road <br /> 14. Closed Session <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Pelissier, seconded by Commissioner McKee to <br /> go into closed session at 10:11 PM for the purpose of discussing: <br /> Pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3) "to consult with an attorney retained by the Board in order <br /> to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the Board." <br /> "To consult with an attorney retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney/client <br /> privilege between the attorney and the Board. <br /> "To discuss the County's position and to instruct the County Manager and County Attorney on <br /> the negotiating position regarding the terms of a contract to purchase real property," NCGS § <br /> 143-318.11(a)(5). <br /> Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11. (a) (4): To discuss matters relating to the location or <br /> expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body, including <br /> agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the <br />