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6 <br /> 5. Recurring public informational meetings between County Planning staff, <br /> elected officials and citizens to establish items of interest and exchange <br /> updated information. <br /> Amanda Elcholm said she is an Orange County resident, who lives within 500 feet of <br /> The Barn of Chapel Hill. She said a permit was issued for this venue to hold twelve weddings, <br /> and the surrounding residents were not able to provide input. She said the most recent wedding <br /> prompted calls to the police due to the noise level. She requested that funds be allocated to <br /> promote prompt and complete communication to residents, so that similar scenarios do not <br /> arise. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he thought there were audio recording of BOA meetings, and <br /> asked if the Manager would follow up on this information. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said she would find out that information. <br /> Commissioner Price asked if the Manager could clarify the funding requests made by <br /> Elvira Mebane on behalf of the community centers. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said the Community Centers made these requests through the <br /> outside agency process. She said funds have been allotted for temporary County employees to <br /> work at the Community Centers. She said in her last conversation with Voices United, it was <br /> proposed that the County provide the funds and let the Community Center hire its own <br /> employee. She said this is a good proposal, and other community centers are being asked <br /> about following suit. She said the Community Center Coordinator position was vacant, and in <br /> seeking a replacement it was determined that it may be better to take the funds intended for the <br /> one position, and divide it in thirds allowing each Center to hire its own employee. She said this <br /> will come back as an amendment to the recommended budget <br /> Commissioner Price said Chris Walker is the OCS teacher of the year. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos referred to the comments about school resource officers <br /> (SROs), and said it would be helpful to know how much money was budgeted for SROs this <br /> past year. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said she would get this information to the Board. <br /> 4. Adjournment <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Burroughs, seconded by Commissioner McKee to <br /> adjourn the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Mark Dorosin, Chair <br /> David Hunt <br /> Deputy Clerk to the Board <br />