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4 <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> b. Resolution Regarding House Bill 2 <br /> The Board considered approving a resolution regarding House Bill 2, and authorizing <br /> the Chair to sign the resolution. <br /> Chair McKee said there is an amended resolution at the Commissioners' places. He <br /> said Commissioner Price petitioned, and he seconded, a resolution requesting that HB2 be <br /> repealed. He said the BOCC had already issued a resolution supporting the Charlotte <br /> ordinance, and affirmed its commitment to all residents receiving fair, just, and equal <br /> treatment. He referred to the last further resolved, and said that John Roberts suggests <br /> removing this section, and discussing it in a closed session. <br /> John Roberts said one reason he suggested the closed session is because there is a <br /> local bill that is needed. He said he heard from Senator Foushee today, and that this local bill <br /> will be more likely to pass with the support of a particular committee chair. He said this <br /> committee chair supports HB2, and should Orange County speak out again HB2, this <br /> committee chair may possibly withdraw his support from the needed local bill. He said the <br /> Senator and the Committee Chair are working together to get this local bill passed. He said <br /> this is the non-closed session reason, and he can elaborate further during the closed session. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the BOCC follows the County Attorney's suggestion to <br /> wait until after closed session to include this portion of the resolution, should the entire <br /> resolution wait until after the closed session, or could the Board just have another vote on this <br /> portion of the resolution. <br /> John Roberts said this section can be voted on separately. He said there is not a rush <br /> on this section, and the Board can delay the closed session until next week, or the BOCC can <br /> direct him for litigation. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he would be in favor of adopting this tonight. <br /> Chair McKee asked if a closed session could be called for this evening. <br /> John Roberts said yes, and it would be brief. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said he wrote additional wording, that he meant to add earlier <br /> but forgot. He said the additional wording reflects the Board's previous resolution, and he read <br /> the additional language he was suggesting. <br /> Commissioner Price said she is fine with additional language. She referred to the point <br /> of litigation, and said she would prefer not to include it at this time. She said her main concern <br /> is that the support for repealing the bill moves forward. <br /> Chair McKee suggested to motion for the substitute resolution on the pink sheet, and <br /> delete the last clause. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin highlighted the issue John Roberts' raised, saying the Board <br /> finds itself at the mercy of a right wing legislation that may potentially hold up unrelated local <br /> legislation, because this Board is trying to protect its residents. He said he will support the <br /> resolution without the language, but will immediately make another motion to go to litigation. <br /> He said he agrees that the demand for repeal is important, but feels the demands ring hollow <br /> without expressing the willingness to fight the bill in every way. <br /> Commissioner Price said she is willing to support both motions. <br /> Chair McKee read the revised resolution: <br /> REVISED <br /> Chair McKee read the revised resolution: <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> 4 <br />