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7 <br /> 1 Peter Sandbeck said this is an ongoing conversation, with interest from the APB and the <br /> 2 Historic Preservation Commission. He said the project has started by looking at archived <br /> 3 recordings, but has run into the technology divide with old equipment. He said it is expected <br /> 4 that this problem will be overcome. He said key people within the community are being <br /> 5 identified and approached to see if they are willing to be recorded. He said the public library is <br /> 6 interested in hosting this information. <br /> 7 Peter Sandbeck said there has been discussion about a possible Heritage Center and <br /> 8 possibly a web site to host this information in the future. <br /> 9 Commissioner Jacobs said the Food Council has requested to come before the BOCC <br /> 10 and have a Commissioner volunteer to be a member of the Council, along with a member from <br /> 11 each government in the County. <br /> 12 Chair McKee said it may be wise to have Mike Ortosky, Orange County Agriculture <br /> 13 Economic Developer, take a look at this issue as well. <br /> 14 Commissioner Jacobs said the Piedmont Food and Agricultural Processing (PFAP) <br /> 15 Center is under new management, and wants to be more proactive in reaching out to the <br /> 16 agricultural community. He said it may be wise for the APB to take a tour of PFAP. <br /> 17 Commissioner Price said asked if the lawsuits mentioned in the report are serious. <br /> 18 Peter Sandbeck said yes there are complaints, but many are situational and Board <br /> 19 members hear about these issues from their friends. He said he is not sure that they have <br /> 20 been serious, full-blown suits. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 • Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB): Warren Porter, Chair <br /> 23 Warren Porter said the ASAB has three main tasks: act as a sounding board for <br /> 24 residents on all animal related issues in the County; perform the role of the potentially <br /> 25 dangerous dog appeal board hearings; and work with Animal Services staff on policies, <br /> 26 strategies to improve animal welfare in the County, etc. He said some ways that the ASAB <br /> 27 achieves the last task is by seeking partnerships throughout the County, such as working on <br /> 28 the UDO, creating a long-term plan to address pet overpopulation and managing free roaming <br /> 29 cats. <br /> 30 He said future plans include investigating options for animals of the homeless and victims of <br /> 31 domestic violence. <br /> 32 <br /> 33 • Arts Commission: Tim Hoke, Chair <br /> 34 Tim Hoke said in calendar year 2015, the Arts Commission celebrated its 30th <br /> 35 anniversary, and awarded 11 grants to schools, 28 grants to nonprofit organizations, and 5 <br /> 36 grants to local artists. He said artwork was commissioned and purchased (30th Anniversary <br /> 37 Poster Design, NC Emergency Operations Center) from 2 additional local artists. He said the <br /> 38 Commission continues to promote, remind and train artists and arts organizations on our online <br /> 39 arts calendar (www.ExploreChapelHillARTS.com) embedded in our new WordPress website. <br /> 40 He said community outreach is a large goal, and the Commission is starting a new initiative of <br /> 41 mini-grants. He said there will be additional funds dedicated to advertising as well. <br /> 42 Commissioner Jacobs said Raleigh just adopted a strategic arts plan and suggested the <br /> 43 Arts Commission consider something similar for Orange County. <br /> 44 Tim Hoke said it was a multi-year process, and the Arts Commission will be looking at <br /> 45 their plan. <br /> 46 Commissioner Jacobs said there has been criticism of the Art Commission's outreach in <br /> 47 the past, and he is glad to hear this is a focus of the Commission moving forward. <br /> 48 Tim Hoke said there are several sub-committees with the Commission, one of which is <br /> 49 reviewing the grant application process. He said sample grants will be provided to aid in the <br />