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(These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda below.) 3. Announcements and Petitions by Board Members Commissioner Jacobs asked what types of pesticides and herbicides are used by the County on County properties. Commissioner Jacobs said the State Economic Development Partnership Director is coming to speak to the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce, and he asked Steve Brantley for an update regarding the current relationship between the BOCC and the State Economic Development Partnership. Commissioner Jacobs said he had read a letter from the agenda review team, in reference to his petition at the last Board meeting, about discussing the issue of the petitions process at an upcoming work session. He said the letter advised there to be a discussion between the Chair and the Board members. He suggested that such a discussion should take place in a public forum, and asked if the topic could be included in a regular meeting or a work session. Chair McKee said the request would be reviewed again during agenda review. Commissioner Jacobs asked if this discussion could take place before the Board takes their summer break. Chair McKee said yes. Commissioner Rich said she supported Commissioner Jacobs' request. She said a more lengthy discussion, including the input of all commissioners, would be very helpful. Commissioner Price said an email was received regarding an applicant to the Chapel Hill Planning Board, and she would like more information. Chair McKee said more details have come to light since this email was received, and he would formulate a response to bring everyone up to date. Commissioner Price said the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) distributes a State magazine, and the Orange County Economic Development team was recognized for their Orange County Expo at University Mall. Commissioner Pelissier said the Board of Health uses dashboards for performance indicators. She asked if there could be a presentation at a future work session about dashboards. She said she feels dashboards may be a useful tool for multiple County departments, but would like everyone to be educated about them prior to making any decisions. Commissioner Dorosin requested that staff review all County-owned property, to see if there is any property that could be used for affordable housing. Commissioner Rich requested information regarding the need for a dialogue with Chapel Hill and Carrboro regarding the Greene Tract property. She said the Greene Tract property would be a perfect place for affordable housing. Commissioner Rich said the Board of Elections demonstrated their new voting machines this afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. She said most people are working during these hours, and she suggested having an evening presentation, so that more members of the public can attend. Chair McKee said the request will be passed along to the Board of Elections. Commissioner Pelissier suggested having the Greene Tract conversation at the next Assembly of Governments (AOG) meeting in November. She said she has heard interest from a variety of elected officials throughout the County.