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Commissioner Pelissier said she would at least like to say that there was an attempt <br /> made to get the legislation to explicitly authorize the County to charge a fee. She said she has <br /> heard a lot of concerns about property tax on land that is not developed; and she feels it is <br /> important to note that the convenience centers are also paid out of property tax on both <br /> developed and undeveloped lands. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked for information to be brought back on the valuation on the <br /> 600 plus exempt properties and how much the County is losing by these properties becoming <br /> exempt. <br /> Chair Jacobs referred to questions 17 and 18 on the FAQ list. <br /> Members of the public noted that their copy of the FAA's did not include these last two <br /> questions. <br /> Gayle Wilson said the public does not have the copy with updated questions, but the <br /> next public hearing will have the updated version. <br /> Chair Jacobs said question number 17 on the FAQ list was asked by several citizens <br /> and questioned whether a $250,000 home and a $500,000 home would pay the same property <br /> tax and whether there was a cap. He reviewed question 18, which asked for the percentage of <br /> the County's total recycling recovered by roadside pickup. <br /> Chair Jacobs said the essential answer to question 17 is no, and the answer to <br /> question 18 is 13 percent of the total recycling. <br /> A Citizen asked why some properties are tax exempt. <br /> Chair Jacobs said churches, and other 501 c3 non-profits are tax exempt and do not <br /> pay taxes anywhere in North Carolina. He said this is the main category. <br /> Chair Jacobs noted that the next public hearing would be held at 6:00 on April 1 st in <br /> Hillsborough. He said there would be more answers provided at this meeting, and he said not <br /> all of the Commissioners have made up their minds. He said the public input is valuable in <br /> making these decisions. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner McKee to <br /> adjourn the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 6. Consent Agenda <br /> • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Rich to <br /> approve items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, and 6e on the consent agenda including the materials that go <br /> with items 6a, 6d and 6e. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda <br /> a. Minutes <br /> The Board approved the minutes, including corrections, from February 18, 2014, as submitted <br /> by the Clerk to the Board. <br /> b. Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget Amendment#6 <br />