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7 Hillsborough Board of Adjustment— David Remington David Remington said he has been happy to represent Orange County on this Adjustment, and in past terms on the Planning Board. He said extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) have been respected very well. David Remington said Hillsborough's emphasis on zoning and development is to encourage business development north of Town, so as not to add to the traffic problems. He said Eno River Academy Charter School has been approved on Highway 57, and he encouraged the Board of County Commissioner to be aware of, and a part of the coordination of, planning and zoning in around the Town. David Remington said another topic for discussion is pedestrian and bike connectivity. He said there has been and a lot of work done with greenways within the Town, but there are many residents outside of the Town limits, and there is a real need for pedestrian access. He said new developments were supposed to install sidewalks, but the Town has been taking payment in lieu in hopes that with enough funds there could be a more coordinated approach to sidewalk connectivity at some point. Commissioner Jacobs said David Remington may want to approach the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard), which is also interested in pedestrian access. 2. County Commissioners — Boards and Commissions —Annual Work Plans/Reports Boards and their representatives below: • ABC Board: already presented at March 7th meeting • Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board: Max Mason, Chair Max Mason said he does not have a formal presentation, but does have a few issues for discussion. He said the main issue is reimbursement for individuals that require special assistance to pay for their care. He said as facilities struggle to make ends meet, due to low reimbursement rates, they are looking for ways to not admit these individuals. He sees this becoming an increasing problem as the population ages. He said rates received are very low. He said the Advisory Board will lean heavily on the Department on Aging to assist with getting learning initiatives into some of their facilities. Commissioner Burroughs asked if the state sets reimbursement rates. Max Mason said yes, and it is about $36/day, which is not a lot to work with. Commissioner Burroughs encouraged the Advisory Board to contact legislators to inform them of these needs. Commissioner Rich asked if the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is doing anything to work with the adult care boards. She said this is another avenue to work with, as the NCACC comes up with legislative goals to forward to the state. Commissioner Price said NCACC designates a steering committee, and there is one on health and human services, which is focusing heavily on mental health. Commissioner Price suggested talking to their delegation about this. Max Mason said he would be happy to do this. • Advisory Board on Aging: Peggy Cohn, Chair Peggy Cohn said assisted living and nursing home care in the County is very important, and the struggles are entangled with Medicaid funding. Commissioner Burroughs said to copy the Board of County Commissioners on these discussions.