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 She said the website is very out of date, 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