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3. WCHL spots and interviews 4. Facebook polling and feedback 5. Optional survey on Chapelboro Laurie Paolicelli said the media plan will not reach the far northern parts of the County, but this need will be addressed by an additional sponsorship with Womack, Beven Enterprise and Usable Orange. Laurie Paolicelli said that the final signage decision would lie with the Board of County Commissioners. Chair McKee asked if the radio station in Hillsborough had been contacted. Laurie Paolicelli said yes, and it is eager to participate. Commissioner Dorosin said it is very gratifying that the public is excited about this. He advocated an open call for ideas from the public and to not offer any suggestions. He said if a new slogan is secured, it could be used broadly on items such as t-shirts, mugs, etc. Commissioner Price said she likes the idea of an open call, but also favors giving the community a few ideas as a starting point or a prompt. Commissioner Dorosin asked if only a slogan is needed. Laurie Paolicelli said yes, only the slogan is being sought at this time. Commissioner Jacobs agreed with Commissioner Dorosin and said if ideas are going to be offered, he suggested using slogans from other counties. He said he believes the community will take this on as a welcomed challenge. Commissioner Burroughs said she would definitely want a viable winnowing process earlier rather than later, and the Board of County Commissioners would have the final decision. Chair McKee agreed with opening up the process to the public knowing that the BOCC will make the final decision. Laurie Paolicelli said the process would start shortly and would conclude in January. 9. County Manager's Report NONE 10. County Attorney's Report John Roberts referred to the fireworks questions and said staff has met to determine how to best respond to this issue. He said the issue would go into the newly proposed fire protection ordinance from Emergency Services. He said the ordinance is not developed enough yet because the volunteer fire departments have not had a chance to comment yet. John Roberts said fireworks are exempt from the noise ordinance, but asked if the Board would like to see it come back as an amendment. He said it could be added to the first meeting in December. Commissioner Jacobs said the concerns about fireworks elevated the conversation about the noise ordinance and whether the noise ordinance is adequate. He said a citizen called him today and expressed concern that the noise ordinance was not being enforced. He said the Sheriff's deputy reports that the noise measuring equipment in use is from 1982. John Roberts said the noise ordinance is rarely enforced and has large numbers of exemptions. John Roberts said he could bring this back as a work session. Commissioner Rich said she would prefer it to come back as a discussion topic as she is not sure she agrees with the ordinance.