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3 1 Chair McKee said he discussed this with the mayor earlier this week, and he will share 2 that information at a later time. 3 Commissioner Jacobs responded to Commissioner Dorosin's comments. He said there 4 is time set aside at the retreat for discussion of Board procedures. He noted that several 5 Commissioners have brought up their desire to change where Board comments are structured 6 on the agenda. 7 Commissioner Jacobs referred to the discussion about the Colonial Inn, and he said the 8 County manager has already done some investigation on this issue. He said he has also talked 9 with the Mayor, and there is agreement that there are possibilities for a partnership. He 10 suggested it would be good to get Steve Brantley involved in these discussions. 11 Commissioner Jacobs noted that there is a policy stating that the Commissioners should 12 receive information about upcoming closed sessions, and he received no information about the 13 closed session tonight. 14 Commissioner Price referred to Commissioner Rich's comments on the gender issue. 15 She said this was discussed in the legislative issues work group, and this would be welcomed 16 as part of their legislative packet. 17 Commissioner Price said some of the artists in the community have expressed concern 18 about the Arts Commission website and marketing. She said the website is very out of date, 19 and needs to be updated. She suggested an evaluation of the effectiveness of"EverWonder," 20 which is used for the uploading of advertising information, and she asked for an update to the 21 website. 22 Commissioner Price referred to a memo she had sent to the Board in December 23 regarding the "My Brother's Keeper" challenge. She invited the Board to be part of this 24 challenge, and she said a mini summit has been scheduled for February 13th. 25 Chair McKee referred to the petition regarding "My Brother's Keeper." He said the Board 26 policy is not to vote on petitions at the initial presentation. He said Commissioner Price did 27 bring this item to the Board's attention on December 21, but it has not been addressed because 28 of the recess. He said the efforts of this community challenge align with the goals of the Board 29 and the County, and he noted that there is no fund request or staff time required. He said there 30 seems to be Board consensus and support from the mayors. He said, unless there is anyone 31 who objects, he will look into getting a press release out to support this. 32 The Board agreed by consensus. 33 Commissioner Dorosin asked John Roberts to provide a copy of the Greensboro 34 ordinance on gender equality. 35 John Roberts said he would provide this. 36 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations 37 38 a. Human Relations Month Proclamation 39 The Board considered adopting the Proclamation officially proclaiming the month of 40 February 2015 as "Human Relations Month" in Orange County and authorizing the Chair to 41 sign. 42 43 Human Relations Commission Member Matt Hughes read the proclamation: 44 45 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 46 47 HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH PROCLAMATION 48 WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners established the Human 49 Relations Commission in June 1987 with the desire to "encourage mutual understanding and 50 fair treatment of all citizens"; and 51