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several hundred acres of open land that produces no waste, and he feels it is unfair to make him pay a tax for this land. He said the current convenience centers are the best and fairest options. He does not mind paying for his sins and his service, but he resents paying for the sins and services of other people. He said he was taught not to mess with something that is working, and the convenience centers are working. Gene Williams said he lives in White Cross community, and he feels the County is doing a great job with recycling now. He said he and his wife are dedicated to recycling, and he has talked to a lot of people about this issue. He said expecting residents to pay an additional tax for recycling is not right. He said a friend of his said if the County taxes her, she will throw her recycling in with her trash. He said this tax will alienate people who are trying to do a good job. He said residents are paying a high property tax now, as well as a fire district tax. He said adding a district tax will only add more, and this is too many taxes. He said he spends his money in Alamance County because there is no industry or retail in Orange County. He said this lack of industry is why residents have to pay more tax. He said this district tax is just one more tax that residents don't need. Chair Jacobs said the answers to the questions will be posted to the website. Gayle Wilson said this is correct. He also noted that the state legislature requires the County to mail each parcel letter separately. Chair Jacobs said all of the comments will be considered and a decision is scheduled to be made at the April 15th meeting. He suggested a 5 minute break. 6. Consent Agenda • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda NONE • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Pelissier, seconded by Commissioner Rich to approve the remaining items on the consent agenda. VOTE: UNANIMOUS • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda a. Minutes The Board approved the minutes from January 23 and February 4, 2014 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Releases/Refunds The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release motor vehicle property tax values for thirty-four (34) taxpayers with a total of thirty-six (36) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue in accordance with NCGS. C. Property Tax Releases/Refunds The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release property tax values for seventeen (17) taxpayers with a total of (29) twenty-nine bills that will result in a reduction of revenue in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 105-381. d. Notice of Public Hearing on Orange County's 2014 Legislative Agenda The Board approved a notice of the Board of County Commissioners' plans to hold a public hearing on April 15, 2014 on potential items for inclusion in Orange County's legislative agenda package for the 2014 North Carolina General Assembly Session.