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10 <br /> 1 at risk. He said that the state came forward in response, with this pre-K program. He said that <br /> 2 the state then began to re-define who is at risk and began to exclude many students. He said <br /> 3 that this program used to be the envy of many. Studies found that the pre-K program <br /> 4 eliminated gaps. He said that he appreciates this issue being addressed. <br /> 5 Commissioner McKee noted that he appreciated the wording change regarding <br /> 6 eligibility criteria. <br /> 7 <br /> 8 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 9 <br /> 10 5. Consent Agenda <br /> 11 A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Rich to <br /> 12 approve the items on the consent agenda. <br /> 13 <br /> 14 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 15 <br /> 16 a. Minutes <br /> 17 The Board approved the minutes from March 12, 21 and April 4, 2013 as submitted by the Clerk <br /> 18 to the Board. <br /> 19 b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Releases/Refunds <br /> 20 The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release motor vehicle <br /> 21 property tax values for twenty-three (23) taxpayers with a total of twenty-six (26) bills that will <br /> 22 result in a reduction of revenue, in accordance with NCGS. <br /> 23 c. Property Tax Releases/Refunds <br /> 24 The Board adopted of a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release property tax <br /> 25 values for four (4) taxpayers with a total of nine (9) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue, <br /> 26 in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 105-381. <br /> 27 d. Re-appointment of Four (4) Deputy Tax Collectors <br /> 28 The Board re-appointed Valerie Curry, Bernice Gwynn, Linda Jaubert, and Bobbie Underwood <br /> 29 as Deputy Tax Collectors for two-year terms effective July 1, 2013. <br /> 30 e. Consolidated Housing Plan Annual Action Plan/HOME Program <br /> 31 The Board: <br /> 32 1) Adopted a Resolution, which is incorporated by reference, approving the FY 2013- <br /> 33 2014 Consolidated Housing Plan Annual Action Plan and authorize the Chair to sign; <br /> 34 2) Adopted a Resolution, which is incorporated by reference, approving the proposed <br /> 35 HOME Program Activities for 2013-2014 and authorize the Chair to sign; and <br /> 36 3) Authorized the Manager to implement the HOME Program as approved by the BOCC <br /> 37 including the ability to execute agreements with partnering non-profit organizations after <br /> 38 consultation with the County Attorney. <br /> 39 f. Community Home Trust Request— Homebuyer Requirements <br /> 40 The Board approved a request from the Community Home Trust (CHT) to modify the <br /> 41 homebuyer requirements for properties sold by the organization using federal, state, and local <br /> 42 housing program funding, including the Affordable Housing Bond Program and the HOME <br /> 43 Investment Partnership Program. <br /> 44 g Legal Advertisement for Quarterly Public Hearing — May 28, 2013 <br /> 45 The Board approved the legal advertisement for items to be presented at the joint Board of <br /> 46 County Commissioners/Planning Board Quarterly Public Hearing scheduled for May 28, 2013. <br /> 47 h. Amendment Outline and Schedule for Upcoming Item — Eno Economic Development <br /> 48 District Access Management Plan <br />