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3 3. Announcements and Petitions by Board Members Commissioner Burroughs had no announcements or petitions. Commissioner Jacobs said he would like to petition the Board for the County to pursue establishing a joint planning group with Carrboro to review/plan development on Carrboro's western border. Commissioner Pelissier petitioned the Board to establish some format for Board members who attend conferences to provide follow-up informational reports to other Board members. She attended the Go Triangle Board meeting, and all attendees are required to do a report of what was discussed and learned. She said the public needs to understand the value of the Board attending conferences and meetings, and that if Board members attend meetings/conferences, they should come back and report to the Board what they learned, etc. Commissioner Dorosin had no announcements or petitions. Commissioner Rich said she attended the policing forum in Chapel Hill last week, and learned if there is a complaint about a Sheriff's Deputy, one can go online and file a complaint. She petitioned the Board for Community Relations to work with the Sheriff's Office to make the online complaint feature more visible. Commissioner Rich petitioned the Board for staff to review the opportunities to plan for solar pre-wiring of all new buildings as a standard feature, including contacting the Town of Apex, and others, about their efforts. Commissioner Rich said she has received feedback regarding early poling stations, and the desire for all early voting sites to have the same hours. She said different hours at different sites have led to confusion. Commissioner Rich said she attended the Lincoln Center anniversary of desegregation and wondered why the County was not officially represented. Chair McKee said he was unaware of the event, and would have a conversation with the Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) about public invitations to elected officials going forward. Commissioner Rich said she and Commissioner Price were on a list serve for the Lincoln Center. Commissioner Jacobs petitioned that the County Public Affairs Officer meet with both school systems' Public Information Officers (PIO) to help ensure that County and Board members are aware of all school events and ceremonies to encourage friendly and courteous interactions. Commissioner Rich asked if the County would consider issuing a proclamation for this significant anniversary. Chair McKee directed staff to draw up a proclamation in reference to this anniversary. Commissioner Price said the same anniversary for Orange County Schools will occur in two years, and the County should be better prepared to mark this occasion. Commissioner Rich said the panel discussion at the celebration was very informative. Commissioner Price petitioned the Board to consider her submission of a Resolution to support the Equal Rights Amendment. She said the City of Durham has passed a similar resolution. She said this amendment seeks to guarantee equal treatment for women in the Constitution. Commissioner Price said her other petition was in reference to My Brother's Keeper, who submitted a report last spring on its progress as requested by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). She petitioned the Board to consider recognizing/approving Movement for Youth as the lead agency for My Brother's Keeper. She requested a presentation at the Board's next meeting.