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17 <br /> asked if this topic could be scheduled for a work session in the fall. He added that he too has <br /> concerns about the appointment process. <br /> Chair McKee said an email was received from WRAL requesting an interview to <br /> comment on school funding. He said he spoke with WRAL and strongly emphasized the <br /> BOCC's historically demonstrated value of, and funding for, public education. <br /> Commissioner Rich said Travis Myren sent out the school report for 2016 which is very <br /> helpful. <br /> Chair McKee said he wanted to point out Orange County's level of spending at the <br /> Public Budget Hearing on Thursday. <br /> 13. Information Items <br /> • May 5, 2016 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List <br /> • Memorandum Regarding Expansion of Election Information on the Orange County Website <br /> • Memorandum Regarding Eubanks Road Waste & Recycling Center <br /> • Jordan Lake Allocation Update <br /> • Memorandum Regarding Impacts of Changing Recycling Collection Strategies <br /> • BOCC Chair Letter Regarding Petitions from May 5, 2016 Regular Meeting <br /> 14. Closed Session <br /> NONE <br /> 15. Adjournment <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to <br /> adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION <br /> The Board meeting was reconvened to receive comments from Orange County resident <br /> Andrew Dykers. <br /> Andrew Dykers provided comments on the election education information referenced in <br /> Item 13. <br /> Andrew Dykers provided point-by-point comments on the items in the memo from David <br /> Hunt and Tracy Reams, Orange County Board of Elections Director. He said his primary push <br /> back was around providing links creating a discussion board, and that doing so would show no <br /> preferential treatment to any candidate. He also noted there were no front-page links to <br /> elections on the County website. <br /> Chair McKee petitioned staff to follow up on these comments. <br /> Commissioner Rich said to insure that Andrew Dykers comments are forwarded to <br /> Tracy Reams. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said she would have staff look into Andrew Dyker's additional <br /> comments. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if the purpose of this petition is to see if Tracy Reams has <br /> any additional comments. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said yes. <br />