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23 <br /> 1 Chair Jacobs said that the same person had represented that board for 8 years, and the <br /> 2 relationships and stakes have changed considerably in that time. He said Orange County has <br /> 3 specific interests with this Board. <br /> 4 Commissioner McKee's said his suggestion does not need to rest on just himself. He <br /> 5 said it could be any commissioner. He said his suggestion was based on the fact that the <br /> 6 County contributes heavily to the library and there has been some dissention over issues. He <br /> 7 feels it would be advantageous to have a direct link. <br /> 8 <br /> 9 VOTE: 5-2 (Ayes, 5; Nays, 2 - Commissioner McKee and Commissioner Gordon) <br /> 10 <br /> 11 c. Orange County Housing Authority <br /> 12 The Board considered making appointments to the Orange County Housing Authority. <br /> 13 <br /> 14 A motion was made by, Chair Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Price to appoint <br /> 15 Tammy Jacobs and Britney Walden to the Orange County Housing Authority. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 18 <br /> 19 12. Board Comments <br /> 20 Commissioner Rich — none <br /> 21 Commissioner Dorosin — none <br /> 22 Commissioner Price — none <br /> 23 Commissioner Gordon — none <br /> 24 Commissioner McKee— none <br /> 25 <br /> 26 Commissioner Pelissier said that Triangle Transit is getting monthly updates on the light <br /> 27 rail project, and all of the agency comments that were made in the draft environmental impact <br /> 28 statement are being addressed. <br /> 29 Commissioner Pelissier said earlier this spring she made a petition regarding <br /> 30 Agricultural Support Enterprises to also include arts and culture. She said, at the last QPH, she <br /> 31 noted that there was nothing related to arts and culture. She referred back to the minutes from <br /> 32 the May 14 meeting and realized that the minutes are not very clear about the Board's intention <br /> 33 and direction for staff regarding arts and culture. She has talked to several Board members <br /> 34 and their understanding was that it was requested that arts and culture should be included. <br /> 35 She wants to make sure staff has clear direction. <br /> 36 Chair Jacobs said it would be helpful to have a verbatim transcript of these minutes. <br /> 37 Donna Baker said she could provide the verbatim minutes of this section of the <br /> 38 discussion from the May 14th BOCC work session for clarification to Board members and staff. <br /> 39 Chair Jacobs asked Commissioner Pelissier to update the public on Project Connect, <br /> 40 which will be happening on October 10th <br /> 41 Commissioner Pelissier said she would encourage people to volunteer for Project <br /> 42 Connect. She said this is a great opportunity to get a first hand understanding of what is <br /> 43 happening in the community with the people who are homeless or at risk of becoming <br /> 44 homeless. She said donations are also welcomed, as Project Connect does not use County <br /> 45 money and is funded through donations and run by volunteers. <br /> 46 <br /> 47 13. Information Items <br /> 48 <br /> 49 e September 17, 2013 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List <br /> 50 e Tax Collector's Report— Numerical Analysis <br />