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2 <br /> 1 relevant County-appointed citizen advisory boards, including the CFE, and representatives of <br /> 2 key County departments, such as the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and <br /> 3 Recreation, on their areas of expertise and/or concern. <br /> 4 The CFE is of the opinion that the BOCC's decision-making process would benefit <br /> 5 greatly by hearing comments from County residents, advisory boards, and departments on the <br /> 6 funding needs facing programs and activities that are essential to the quality of life in the <br /> 7 County. No doubt education is important, but equally important are parks and recreation, <br /> 8 affordable housing for low-income residents, and services for the county's growing population <br /> 9 of seniors, among other needs. For example, if the County could provide $5 to $10 million for <br /> 10 park development, it would be possible to develop and open the long-planned Blackwood Farm <br /> 11 Park as well as additional recreational facilities in the northern part of the county. By developing <br /> 12 Twin Creeks Park located next to Morris Grove Elementary School, the County would provide <br /> 13 recreational opportunities for both school children and adults, helping to improve the quality of <br /> 14 life for all residents as well as making the county a more attractive area for new businesses that <br /> 15 seek well-rounded communities in which to locate their operations. Funding for parks and open <br /> 16 space could help preserve additional farmland and natural areas with permanent conservation <br /> 17 easements. <br /> 18 The CFE urges the Board of County Commissioners to reopen the bond <br /> 19 referendum process and provide a full opportunity for public and county staff comment. <br /> 20 The CFE would very much appreciate an opportunity to present its views on funding <br /> 21 priorities related to parks and open space land conservation to the BOCC." <br /> 22 <br /> 23 b. Matters on the Printed Agenda <br /> 24 (These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda <br /> 25 below.) <br /> 26 <br /> 27 3. Announcements and Petitions by Board Members <br /> 28 Commissioner Dorosin said he had no petitions. <br /> 29 Commissioner Rich said she had no petitions. <br /> 30 Commissioner Pelissier said she had no petitions. <br /> 31 Commissioner Price said she had no petitions. <br /> 32 Commissioner Jacobs petitioned for the Manager to consult Brenda Bartholomew, <br /> 33 Director of Human Resources, and consider returning the name of that department to the <br /> 34 Personnel Department. <br /> 35 Commissioner Burroughs said she had no petitions. <br /> 36 Chair McKee said he had no petitions. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> 39 <br /> 40 a. Proclamation Recognizing Carrboro High School Women's Soccer Team Winning <br /> 41 the 2015 State Championship <br /> 42 The Board considered approving a proclamation recognizing the Carrboro High School <br /> 43 Women's Soccer Team for winning the 2015 State Championship, and authorizing the Chair to <br /> 44 sign the proclamation. <br /> 45 Commissioner Rich read the proclamation: <br /> 46 <br /> 47 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> 48 <br /> 49 PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION ON <br /> 50 CARRBORO HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM <br />