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2 3. Announcements and Petitions by Board Members Commissioner Pelissier had no petitions. Commissioner Jacobs asked if the Manager could work with the school systems to set up a social event for the three Boards: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS), Orange County Schools (OCS), and the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). He asked if this could be scheduled after Labor Day. Commissioner Jacobs said the BOCC has received many emails about erosion control. He said it may be worth addressing the topic prior to the summer break. Bonnie Hammersley said staff is drafting a response for the Chair to sign and send to the concerned persons. Craig Benedict said last year's budget added a half-year position, but the department was not fully staffed until May 2016, and this new employee is in the process of being trained. He said staff will work with the Town of Chapel Hill also to clarify expectation as related to erosion control. Commissioner Rich said there is a ribbon cutting for a Habitat for Humanity Home on Friday, June 24th at 3:00 p.m., in Efland. She said the recipient is a County employee. Commissioner Dorosin had no petitions. Commissioner Burroughs had no petitions. Commissioner Price said she asked previously about the salaries for law enforcement, and hoped there could be a report in the fall. She said she forwarded an email about Durham Tech receiving a grant from Duke Energy. Commissioner Price said to John Roberts that the Board received a press release from the State about expanding broadband, and she asked if John Roberts could research this information for clarity and what it means for counties. Commissioner Price asked if there is going to be a further discussion about the merger of the Mental Health of America and Freedom House this evening. Bonnie Hammersley said she responded by email about this merger, and also noted that the woman with knowledge about this topic said she would come speak tonight, but has not yet arrived. Chair McKee had no petitions. Chair McKee reviewed items at the Commissioners' places (noted above). 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations a. Proclamation Recognizing Carrboro High School Women's Soccer Team Winning the 2016 State Championship The Board considered approving a proclamation recognizing the Carrboro High School Women's Soccer Team for winning the 2016 State Championship, and authorizing the Chair to sign. Chair McKee read the proclamation: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION ON CARRBORO HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM WINNING THE 2016 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WHEREAS, on May 28, 2016, the Carrboro High School Women's Soccer Team captured the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's (NCHSAA) 2A State Women's Soccer Championship; and