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Commissioner Gordon welcomed him and said the Board has looked forward to having <br /> this position. She noted the resolution on climate change as proof of their concern with <br /> sustainability. <br /> • Acknowledgement of AMS receipt of the 2014 Smart Fleet Award <br /> Jeff Thompson recognized staff from Fleet Management Services for their receipt of the <br /> 2014 Smart Fleet Award. <br /> PUBLIC CHARGE <br /> The Chair dispensed with the reading of the public charge. <br /> 2. Public Comments <br /> a. Matters not on the Printed Aqenda <br /> NO PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> b. Matters on the Printed Aqenda <br /> (These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda <br /> below.) <br /> 3. Petitions by Board Members <br /> Commissioner Rich said the Rogers Road ribbon cutting occurred this past weekend, <br /> and she petitioned the Chair to send a letter of recognition and thanks to Blythe Thompson for <br /> her assistance with the setup. <br /> Commissioner Rich asked a question regarding the procedure for discussing an item <br /> listed in the information items. <br /> Chair Jacobs said this would occur after the completion of the regular agenda. <br /> Commissioner Rich said she has been reading about the concept of tiny house villages <br /> popping up across the country, which are being used to help take homeless vets off of the <br /> street. She petitioned that Orange County look at a private public partnership with <br /> Empowerment for the creation of something like this. <br /> Chair Jacobs said the Board needs a primer for the public regarding planning items. He <br /> said people do not really understand what is expected of them, and it would be nice to post or <br /> send something that is simple, to the point, and written in layman's language. <br /> Chair Jacobs asked about the status of the environmental assessment for the <br /> Hillsborough train station. <br /> Chair Jacobs said a resident told him about a possible airstrip in Efland. He asked for <br /> information regarding the process and any regulations for having an airstrip. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. Proclamation Recoqnizinq November 2014 as Oranqe Conqreqations in Mission <br /> (OCIM) Month <br /> The Board considered proclaiming November 2014 as Orange Congregations in Mission <br /> (OCIM) Month in Orange County and authorizing the Chair to sign. <br /> Chair of OCIM Leo Allison accepted the proclamation. <br /> Commissioner Price read the proclamation: <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> Proclamation <br /> ORANGE CONGREGATIONS IN MISSIONS MONTH (OCIM) <br />