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2 <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis made reference to a flyer from the Human Relations Commission. The flyer <br /> indicates that the program is "Civil Rights for Gays and Lesbians" and is scheduled for Thursday, February 27 <br /> at the Chapel Hill Public Library Meeting Room. The topic is "A Heart to Heart: the Unseen Racism in our City <br /> and County Public Schools". He noted that he would certainly hope that if there is unseen racism that this has <br /> been communicated to the two School Boards. John Link will look into this issue and report back to the Board. <br /> 4. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT <br /> John Link reported that at the next meeting the Board will receive for their consideration the legislative <br /> issues for submission to the General Assembly for local legislation. After a brief discussion, it was decided <br /> that these issues would be forwarded to the Board for their feedback before the agenda is sent out and that a <br /> public hearing will be held at their next regular meeting, March 5, 1997. <br /> John Link will get copies of the local legislation being sought by the three municipalities and distribute to <br /> the Board. These legislative initiatives will also be discussed at the Assembly of Governments meeting <br /> scheduled for March or April. <br /> 5. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS <br /> A. PROCLAMATION FOR THE NUTTER FAMILY OF MAPLEVIEW FARM <br /> Commissioner Carey presented this proclamation to Robert P. and Aubrey C. Nutter for the work <br /> they continue to do with preserving farmland. He commended them for being an exemplary farm family and an <br /> excellent role model for preserving farmland. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the <br /> proclamation as stated below: <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> OF <br /> THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> TO <br /> THE FAMILY OF ROBERT P. AND AUBREY C. NUTTER AND MAPLEVIEW FARM <br /> FOR <br /> LEADERSHIP IN FARMLAND PRESERVATION <br /> The Board of Commissioners hereby commends Robert P. and Aubrey C. Nutter and Family of Mapleview <br /> Farm for your leadership in farmland preservation in Orange County. You have exhibited foresight and <br /> generosity in the establishment of a conservation plan for Mapleview Farm and its designation as a Voluntary <br /> Agricultural District. <br /> By recognizing the unique agricultural and scenic attributes of your beloved Mapleview Farm, your family took <br /> the action necessary to ensure its preservation, both as a working farm and a beautiful scenic vista that is <br /> treasured by all residents of Orange County. <br /> You were keen to recognize that significant and tangible opportunities exist to help farmers keep their land in <br /> family hands and ensure that future generations may reap the rewards of the farming life and its attendant <br /> benefits to the community. <br /> Thanks to your magnanimous deeds, Mapleview Farm will serve as an example for other owners of land <br /> possessing valuable environmental and cultural resources. In your wisdom and prudence in protecting <br />