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2 Chair Dorosin said there was discussion in Chair/Vice-Chair about composing a letter from the Chair. He said he could have this ready by the next meeting. Commissioner Marcoplos said his main goal is to get it done quickly and out to the press. Commissioner Rich said a letter is worthwhile, and should be sent to the newspapers. Commissioner Jacobs said he is also comfortable with a letter. He referred to Commissioner McKee's request, and said he urged GoTriangle to come to the February 16th meeting anyway, to explain why GoTriangle chose light rail over Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). He said there are many questions surrounding this conversation. Commissioner Jacobs said the Board received a thorough report about where Orange County employees live, and he would like to see one specifically about where senior staff lives. Commissioner Jacobs said he mentioned, at the retreat, about changing the order of regular meeting agendas, placing items of interest to the public at the beginning of the meeting and internal items at the end. Commissioner Jacobs petitioned the passing of a bicycle helmet ordinance for Orange County, and the Board agreed to refer this to the Attorney. Commissioner Price said there are parents that take their children to activities in the Fairview neighborhood, and as the Board discusses bus service, it should consider service to and from Fairview and Gateway Center. Commissioner Price said Hillsborough Police Chief Hampton has asked the legislative delegation to look into help foreign nationals, who can drive and know the law, to be able to obtain drivers' licenses. She petitioned the Board to write a letter in support of these efforts being made by the Hillsborough Police Department. Chair Dorosin had no petitions. Chair Dorosin said he would be in favor of a report from GoTriangle at the 16th meeting. Chair Dorosin said he would use his petition time to highlight an Orange County fact: Orange County was the first county in North Carolina to enact a recyclable materials recovery ordinance. 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations a. Presentation of the Joseph E. Hunt Distinguished Jurisdiction Award The Board considered recognizing the Orange County Tax Office staff for its achievement in earning the 2016 Joseph E. Hunt Distinguished Jurisdiction Award from the North Carolina Association of Assessing Officers (NCAAO). BACKGROUND: The North Carolina Association of Assessing Officers (NCAAO) has established the Jurisdiction Award to be presented each year in recognition of a county (or counties) achievement in areas of property tax assessment and/or collection, the implementation of a project, or endeavors to enhance the overall effectiveness of a county tax department. The recipient(s) receive prestigious recognition and an award at the annual NCAAO Fall Conference in November. The NCAAO reserves the right not to make this award annually, but as it deems justified. The Orange County Tax Office received the award for its 2017 revaluation collaborative community outreach efforts. Specifically, the NCAAO took note of Orange County's 2017 Revaluation Partner Program and its collaborative, transparency and educational components.