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2 <br /> consideration by local governments in reference to per pupil funding and some resolutions <br /> related to increased accountability for Charter schools. He said he will bring forth draft <br /> resolutions in the coming weeks. <br /> Commissioner Rich suggested Commissioner Dorosin share these resolutions with the <br /> Legislative Issues Work Group (LIWG). <br /> Commissioner Price said the Human Relations Commission (HRC) had a forum this <br /> past weekend. She said it was mentioned that the County is making great strides in <br /> accessibility but noted the need for increased assistance for people with sight or hearing <br /> impairments. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said he had a petition related to Commissioner Price's <br /> comments. He said he also attended the HRC forum, as well as an additional meeting at the <br /> library regarding community design and awareness related to disabilities. He said when he <br /> attended the HRC forum he observed that the video screens are hard to see. He said the <br /> forum included discussions about getting around the community, noting the lack of sidewalks <br /> near certain County buildings. He applauded the current review of all County buildings but <br /> asked if this could be expanded to a comprehensive study of all accessibility issues for County <br /> facilities and documents. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs noted that Arts grants are being given away tonight and said <br /> there was a press release regarding a survey about the value of the arts as an economic <br /> engine. He suggested that such a survey is insufficient and he referred to an article about <br /> Raleigh adoption of a plan called Creative Life: the Raleigh Arts Plan. He said this plan <br /> identified eight broad goals, which he reviewed, and is a guide for how Raleigh can invest in <br /> the arts. He said he would like to see Orange County have a strategic plan for promoting the <br /> arts through the County, as well as partnering with the municipalities. <br /> Chair McKee said the second petition, pertaining to the arts, would be referred to the <br /> Chair/Vice Chair committee. He asked the County Manager to incorporate the first petition <br /> regarding accessibility into the buildings review that has already begun. <br /> Commissioner Burroughs had no petitions. <br /> Chair McKee had no petitions. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. Orange County Arts Grant Recipients <br /> The Board acknowledged local artists and arts organizations receiving Fall 2015 <br /> Orange County Arts Grants with the presentation of checks by the Board Chair. <br /> Martha Shannon, staff support for the Orange County Arts Commission, reviewed the <br /> recipients for fall 2015. <br /> Fall, 2015 Arts Grant Recipients: Attendees: <br /> ArtsCenter - Jesse Hollars <br /> Central/New Hope/Efland-Cheeks Elementary Schools Coalition — Myron Wilson <br /> Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation - Lynn Lehmann <br /> Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership (fiscal agent) - Sarah Wolfe <br /> Ephesus Elementary School PTA - Kristen Stewart <br /> Expedition School - Bessie Mbadugha & <br /> Angie Archbold <br /> Gravelly Hill Middle School - Eric Yarbrough <br /> Hillsborough Arts Council - Micki Saad <br />