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2 b. Matters on the Printed Agenda (These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda below.) 2. Petitions and Announcements by Board Members Commissioner Price had no petitions or announcements. Commissioner Jacobs said the Criminal Justice Advisory Council met last week, and reviewed some new programs in the County, including one called Strong Fathers. He said there was also a presentation on Mental Health at the meeting. Commissioner Jacobs referred to the February 23rd BOCC meeting with the Town of Hillsborough, and petitioned to get the letter that the Town of Hillsborough sent to Orange County Schools (OCS) addressing OCS's concerns about the Collins Ridge development. He said OCS reports it never received this letter. Commissioner McKee had no petitions or announcements. Commissioner Rich petitioned taking an old school bus and wiring it with Wi Fi, in order to partner with OCS to take the Internet into the rural areas. Commissioner Rich said she attended the Racial Equity training this past weekend, and it was an enlightening class. She recommended that the Manager offer it to Department Heads. Commissioner Burroughs had no petitions or announcements. Commissioner Marcoplos echoed Commissioner Rich's comments about the Racial Equity training. Chair Dorosin petitioned to add Cornelius Street to the Economic Development District study. Chair Dorosin said there is an increasingly growing fear among the immigrant community in the County. He said Durham County recently committed to ceasing license checkpoints, and he would like Orange County to do the same. He asked if this request could be forwarded to the Sheriff to assess his willingness to make this change. 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations a. Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board Update Presentation The Board received a brief presentation from representatives of the Orange County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board and provided feedback or questions as needed. Gregg Jarvies, ABC Board Chair, said the ABC Board has implemented the living wage in FY 2015-16 of$12.76 for all part-time and full-time employees, and will be increasing it again to $13.15 sometime around mid-year. He indicated the ABC Board's commitment to continued adherence to the Orange County living wage standards going forward. He said the Board is working on a point of sale network, which allows electronic sales in the stores to be tracked by inventory in the warehouse. He said property was purchased on the corner of Oakdale and Old highway 86, and it is hoped that the newest Hillsborough location will be constructed on that property within about three years. Gregg Jarvies said the ABC store property on Elliot Road has been sold, and the store will be relocated to Rams Plaza, next to the Food Lion. He said this location should be occupied no later than July 1. He said the Carrboro store is both a retail and distribution location, and will need to undergo a major renovation totaling around $750,000, which includes finding an alternate location during the renovation period.