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2 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 2. Public Comments <br /> 3 <br /> 4 a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda <br /> 5 NONE <br /> 6 <br /> 7 b. Matters on the Printed Agenda <br /> 8 (These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda <br /> 9 below.) <br /> 10 <br /> 11 3. Announcements, Petitions and Comments by Board Members <br /> 12 Commissioner Jacobs said the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) used to have <br /> 13 annual dinner meetings with the Board of Health (BOH), the Department of Social Services <br /> 14 (DSS), the Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB), and the Planning Board. He said he <br /> 15 would like to have a discussion as to why these meetings were removed. <br /> 16 Commissioner Jacobs suggested instituting a County boycott of Georgia Pacific <br /> 17 products of Coke Industries, such as paper towels, etc., because this company has a history of <br /> 18 attacking democratic institutions. <br /> 19 Commissioner Rich petitioned John Roberts to talk with the Chapel Hill Attorney about <br /> 20 chamber dues. She said both towns (Chapel Hill and Carrboro) do not pay these dues, as they <br /> 21 are considered a conflict of interest. She said she would like to know the Chapel Hill Attorney's <br /> 22 view on this. <br /> 23 Commissioner Rich petitioned to create an Economic Development work group between <br /> 24 the County and Chapel Hill, initially comprised of staff, but with Board members to follow. She <br /> 25 said it is not too early to discuss economic development in relationship connected to the light <br /> 26 rail (LRT) project. <br /> 27 Commissioner Rich asked Travis Myren if he could create a fact sheet for the BOCC <br /> 28 about transit. She said it is important to have accurate information circling through the <br /> 29 community. <br /> 30 Commissioner Rich said she went on a recycling field trip to the MRF in Raleigh. She <br /> 31 said there are machines and humans involved in this process. She stressed the importance of <br /> 32 keeping plastic grocery store bags out of recycling, as they clog the machinery. She said these <br /> 33 bags can be recycled at local grocery stores. <br /> 34 Commissioner Marcoplos had no comments. <br /> 35 Commissioner Burroughs had no comments. <br /> 36 Commissioner McKee had no comments. <br /> 37 Chair Dorosin followed up Commissioner Rich's request about economic development, <br /> 38 and said starting such a group was part of the transit agreement. He said affordable housing <br /> 39 around the Legion Park area should also be researched. <br /> 40 Chair Dorosin said he would like to review the BOCC meeting calendar, noting there are <br /> 41 over 50 meetings a year. <br /> 42 The Clerk said the BOCC has nine public meetings between now and June 20th, and two <br /> 43 closed sessions. <br /> 44 Chair Dorosin encouraged the Board to be conscientious of the time it takes to hold a <br /> 45 meeting, including the amount of prep work necessary by staff. He asked if this topic could be <br /> 46 referred to agenda review. <br /> 47 <br /> 48 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> 49 <br /> 50 a. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award <br />