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Commissioner Rich said she could not attend the Pauli Murray Awards because it was <br /> on the same day as the Dean Smith memorial. She discussed this with a Hillsborough <br /> commissioner who did not know about this information. She suggested that all elected officials <br /> should receive an invite to these events. She said it is important to pull these people in. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier said all elected officials need to receive a special invite to <br /> events. She said that she did a tour of the Durham Orange Light Rail, and it was great. She <br /> highly recommends doing this. She noted that there will be a presentation of the results of the <br /> light rail environmental study on March 18th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Friday Center. <br /> Commissioner Burroughs said she toured the Animal Shelter today, and what struck <br /> her the most was the stark contrast to their jail, particularly as it relates to working conditions. <br /> Chair McKee said he attended the Justice United Assembly on Sunday with several <br /> other Commissioners. He said the assembly is very concerned with the issue of affordable <br /> housing and homelessness. He said more will be heard from them as the bond discussion <br /> proceeds. <br /> Chair McKee said Commissioner Jacobs had spoken at the Pauli Murray awards, and <br /> he did a great job. <br /> Chair McKee said the Commissioners should all have received a lunch invitation from <br /> Congressman Mark Walker. He said regardless of whether you agree with his politics, it would <br /> be good to go in order to make sure he understands the needs of Orange County. <br /> Clerk Donna Baker noted that she sent an invitation on January 30th to all of the clerks <br /> to forward to their elected officials regarding the Pauli Murray awards. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs suggested that future invitations should be sent directly to each <br /> elected official. <br /> Donna Baker said this can be done from here forward. <br /> 13. Information Items <br /> • Tax Collector's Report— Numerical Analysis <br /> • Tax Collector's Report— Measure of Enforced Collections <br /> • Tax Assessor's Report— Releases/Refunds under $100 <br /> • Memo Regarding Staff Response to Petition Impervious Surface Issues <br /> • Memo Regarding "The Edge" Proposed Development Project in the Town of Chapel <br /> Hill's Planning Jurisdiction <br /> 14. Closed Session - NONE <br /> 15. Adiournment <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Rich to <br /> adjourn the meeting at 11:26 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Earl McKee, Chair <br /> Donna S. Baker <br /> Clerk to the Board <br />