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30 12. Board Comments Commissioner McKee said the questions he provided for GoTriangle are not all- inclusive, but are just a starting point. He said he wants to get the conversation started due to the great time restraints. Commissioner Marcoplos said he was one of the first members of a group called Cobalt, to deal with building inspectors. He said this group met, successfully, and helped streamline how code officials implement codes. He said there could be a similar type of group to meet with the various planning departments to help streamline the process. Chair Dorosin said to treat this as a petition, and referred it to staff. Commissioner Rich said the Family Success Alliance (FSA) met, and it is embarking on a community engagement strategic plan. She suggested having Todd McGee, Community Relations Director, involved in these discussions. Commissioner Burroughs had no comments. Commissioner Jacobs thanked Dr. Colleen Bridger for her services as the Orange County Health Director, and wished her well in her move to San Antonio, TX. Commissioner Jacobs said the Ag Summit has been moved to February 20, 2017. He said the two main thrusts of the summit are: what is a bona fide farm; and broadband in rural areas, and how the County is hamstrung and can free residents from corporate dictatorship. Commissioner Jacobs suggested using this part of the agenda to report as liaisons on their various outside boards or conferences. He said some Commissioners do this via email, and some do not do it at all, but it would be helpful for all to receive regular updates on important information. Donna Baker said Todd McGee has developed a reporting sheet for Commissioners to complete after going to conferences, and it has been emailed to the Board. She said this is an additional tool. Commissioner Price went to the Rural Action Caucus Symposium, and broadband in rural areas was a big topic of discussion, due to its widespread impact. Commissioner Price said Bill Ingram, Durham Tech President, has talked with the Manager's office about erecting another building on the Orange County campus of Durham Tech. She suggested putting this topic on a future work session to give Durham Tech some parameters or guidelines, so that all involved are on the same page. Commissioner Price said she attended a book launch at the FRANK that was done with the children from the Rogers Eubanks Neighborhood Association. She said it was a fantastic event. Commissioner Burroughs referred to Commissioner Jacobs' comments on liaison and conference reporting, and said her listening skills tend to wane after the appointments portion of regular meetings, and would encourage emails as a way to communicate these updates. Chair Dorosin said the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness met this week, and the coordinator will be presenting an update to the Board in early 2017. He said the Partnership is conducting a gaps analysis that will highlight gaps in existing services, as well as provide a broad map for how to move through the system. He said the Partnership is also reviewing all of the governments' ordinances to see if there are statutes or ordinances that adversely affect or impact the homeless. Chair Dorosin said North Carolina is the only state in the country that treats all 16 and 17 year old offenders as adults, and there are bipartisan reports circling that this may change. Commissioner Price said this will likely be discussed at an upcoming North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) meeting. Commissioner Marcoplos said he was listening to the Legislative Committee discussion on this topic, and he heard clear bipartisan support for increasing the age.