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19 • Appointment to a first full term (Position #12) "At-Large" for Dr. Thomas Rhodes expiring 03/31/2019. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 12. Board Comments Commissioner Pelissier had no comments. Commissioner Price attended the North Carolina Tomorrow 2016 Summit, and it was a good conference. Commissioner Dorosin had no comments. Commissioner Jacobs said he would like to congratulate the Department on Aging for winning another outreach award related to Mandarin speaking seniors. Commissioner Jacobs said this is National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week. Commissioner Jacobs said he attended a meeting where the Fire Marshal met with citizens who were upset about a fireworks display last year. He said about two dozen people attended at the Orange Grove Fire Station. He said the Marshal explained the evening in question had unusual atmospheric conditions, and those in attendance asked if the types of fireworks used could be reviewed. He said the Fire Marshal agreed to look in to the question, which seemed to satisfy the public. Commissioner Jacobs said he attended the Democratic convention, and the word environment was never mentioned. Commissioner Rich said she and Chair McKee met with the Dogwood Acres neighbors about safety on Smith Level Road. She said next steps were determined, and she and Chair McKee will work on this. She said the neighbors seemed appreciative. Commissioner Burroughs said she had no comments. Chair McKee referred to Commissioner Rich's comments about the Dogwood Acres meeting, and said he talked with the Sheriff, who committed to increase patrolling in that area. He said increased patrolling has helped control speeding in the past. He said the Department of Transportation will trim the growth in the area, which can obstruct sight. Chair McKee said he attended the Livestock Show last week, which is more diverse and inclusive than ever before. He said it is a wonderful event, which all should attend. 13. Information Items • April 5, 2016 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List • Memorandum - Solid Waste Department Awarded Year-long Interns from UNC's Department of Health Behavior for 2016-17 • BOCC Chair Letter Regarding Petitions from April 5, 2016 Regular Meeting 14. Closed Session —Added to the agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Rich to go into closed session at 9:09 p.m. for the purpose of: § 143-318.11(a)(3) To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 19