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4 <br /> to change it. He would like some information from staff as to what the BOCC would need to do <br /> in order to change this number. <br /> John Roberts said it is not an ordinance, but may be a policy. He said, either way, the <br /> BOCC can change the threshold. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said staff will be prepared for discussion during the budget work <br /> sessions. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he is looking forward to discussing this topic during the <br /> budget process. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said he was looking at the Durham resolutions regarding Pre-K. <br /> He said there was already a meeting in the spring 2016 implying it may be over for that entity. <br /> He said it may be good to engage the University of North Carolina (UNC) on this subject. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs petitioned staff to speak to the Managers of Carrboro and <br /> Chapel Hill about developing a model plan on the piece of the Greene Tract that the Towns <br /> and the County co-own. He said he would like to see economic development, affordable <br /> housing, and active recreation components in the plan. He said the governments should be <br /> proactive with the property they own. <br /> Commissioner Burroughs had no petitions. <br /> Chair McKee had no petitions. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. Resolution Honoring Captain Norman James Horton for 28 years of Law <br /> Enforcement Service and Awarding Him His Badge and Sidearm <br /> The Board considered adopting a Resolution honoring Captain Norman James Horton <br /> for 28 years of law enforcement service, and awarding him his badge and sidearm, and <br /> authorizing the Chair to sign. <br /> Commissioner Price read the resolution: <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION HONORING <br /> CAPTAIN NORMAN JAMES HORTON FOR 28 YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE, <br /> AND AWARDING HIM HIS BADGE AND SIDEARM <br /> WHEREAS, Captain Norman James Horton joined the Orange County Sheriff's Office as a <br /> Deputy on June 20, 1988 and has held the ranks of Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, <br /> and Captain; and <br /> WHEREAS, Captain Horton's service and dedication to the Orange County Sheriff's Office and <br /> dedication, service, and accomplishments in the field of law enforcement during his 28 years of <br /> service are hereby recognized and commended; and <br /> WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 20-187.2 provides that retiring officers of the <br /> Orange County Sheriff's Office may receive, at the time of their retirement, the badge worn or <br /> carried by them during their service with Orange County; and <br /> WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 20-187.2 further provides that the Orange <br /> County Board of Commissioners may, in its discretion, award to a retiring officer the service <br /> sidearm of such retiring officer at a price determined by the Board of Commissioners, upon <br /> securing a permit as required by North Carolina General Statute § 14-402 et seq; and <br />