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16 <br /> 1 bring in much of the resources for response, and there would be coordination with the counties. <br /> 2 He said there are plans in place to effectively respond. <br /> 3 Commissioner Gordon said that she would like to see these plans. <br /> 4 Chair Jacobs said there was a report to the Senate that recommended expanding the <br /> 5 emergency planning zone beyond 10 miles. He said there have also been reappraisals of the <br /> 6 50 mile safety zone and the impact there. He said he would forward on this article. <br /> 7 Jim Groves said he could offer a meeting with the Duke Power representative. <br /> 8 Commissioner Gordon said she recommends that the Board get a briefing on this issue. <br /> 9 Commissioner Price asked when the scanning information is updated on the Orange <br /> 10 County Sherriff's Office website. <br /> 11 Jim Groves said this is done daily. He said there is also an interactive crime lab to give <br /> 12 information on specific neighborhoods and areas. <br /> 13 Commissioner Price said that the schools and libraries often have people exiting through <br /> 14 the entrances, and she feels this is a concern for first responders needing access in the event <br /> 15 of an emergency. <br /> 16 Jim Groves said this can be brought up in the next meeting with officials. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 5. Closed Session <br /> 19 <br /> 20 A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Rich to adjourn <br /> 21 into closed session at 9:57. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 "To discuss and take action regarding plans to protect public safety as it relates to <br /> 24 existing or potential terrorist activity and to receive briefings by staff members, legal counsel, or <br /> 25 law enforcement or emergency service officials concerning actions taken or to be taken to <br /> 26 respond to such activity." [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(9)] <br /> 27 <br /> 28 Approval of Closed Session Minutes <br /> 29 <br /> 30 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 31 <br /> 32 Reconvene into Reqular Session <br /> 33 <br /> 34 A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to <br /> 35 reconvene into regular session at 11:00pm. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 38 <br /> 39 ADJOURNMENT <br /> 40 <br /> 41 A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to <br /> 42 adjourn the meeting at 11:00pm. <br /> 43 <br /> 44 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 45 <br /> 46 <br /> 47 Barry Jacobs, Chair <br /> 48 <br /> 49 <br /> 50 Donna S. Baker <br />