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INFORMATION ITEM <br /> fp <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners _ <br /> EARL MCC E VICE Post Office Box 8181 tr <br /> EARL MCKEE, VICE CI-GVR <br /> MARKDOROSIN 200 South Cameron Street <br /> GORDON <br /> BERmAD ETTE PEU5 5/ER Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 <br /> g, <br /> RENEE PRICE f!'(p cat c�`� <br /> PENNYRICH <br /> March 19,2014 <br /> Dear Commissioners, <br /> At the Board's March 6, 2014 regular meeting, several petitions were brought forth which were reviewed by the <br /> Chair/Vice Chair/Manager Agenda team.The petitions and responses are listed below: <br /> 1) Review and consider a request from an Orange County resident regarding the County implementing changes on <br /> the elections website regarding links to candidate web pages and establishing a"VoteOrange°web site to <br /> enhance voter education on candidates. <br /> Response: This request will be referred to the County Attorney and the Board of Elections. <br /> 2) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Pelissier that the Chair write a follow-up letter to the Town of <br /> Chapel Hill regarding plans for affordable housing as it relates to transit development. <br /> Response:Follow-up Letter from the Chair to be drafted and forwarded to the Town of Chapel Hill. <br /> 3). Review and consider a request from Commissioner Rich that the Board recognize the Chapel Hill High School <br /> fencing team on its State championship. <br /> Response: This presentation is scheduled for March 18,2014 BOCC Meeting <br /> 4) Review and consider a request from Commissioner Gordon that staff be directed to provide a presentation <br /> on agricultural support enterprises as part of the joint meeting with Chapel Hill after the JPA public <br /> hearing. <br /> Response:Agricultural support enterprises text amendments presentation will not be pursued. <br /> 5) Review and consider a request from Commissioner Jacobs that the Board receive a presentation of the <br /> County's Social Justice Goal. <br /> Response:Manager to consult with Assistant County Manager and staff and Human Relations <br /> Commission regarding presentation to BOCC. <br /> This letter will be provided as an Information Item on the April 1,2014 agenda for public information. <br /> Best, <br /> Barry Jacobs, Chair <br /> Board of County Commissioners <br /> www.orangecountync.gov <br /> Protecting and preserving—People, Resources, Quality of Life <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—You Counts <br /> (919)245-2130• FAX(919)644-0246 <br />