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3 Commissioner Jacobs proposed that the BOCC withdraw the item about the Economic Development District (EDD) expansion on Davis Road, and he said he had talked to Craig Benedict about this. He said residents in this area are beleaguered, and this topic is not a high priority. He said if this item comes back, it would be wise to have an information session prior to taking any action. Chair Dorosin said in an effort to be more collaborative about meetings he has attended, he will be sending out an email with updates. He said the schools facilities work group, which is meeting around the issue of school construction bids, met last week. He said there are some interesting new questions to consider regarding timing, when the bonds get drawn down, and how construction is paid for. He said he will share his notes with the BOCC. He said bids for Chapel Hill High School are expected at the end of March. Chair Dorosin said the Food Council met last night, and it plans to follow up, from the Assembly of Governments (AOG) meeting, with smaller groups of elected officials. He said there are some new ideas from the food economy work group about possible new ways that the BOCC can be supportive. Chair Dorosin said there are two housekeeping items: Chair Dorosin asked if a Commissioner would volunteer for the North/South Bus Rapid Transit (N/S BRT) Policy committee. Commissioner Jacobs suggested adding this need to the list of boards that the Board of County Commissioners will choose on February 15th. The BOCC agreed by consensus. Chair Dorosin said there is a lavender sheet at the Commissioners’ places with a list of all the applicants for Go Triangle Community Advisory Committee. He asked if all BOCC members would pick four people, and rank them as follows: 1st choice = 4 points, 2nd choice = 3 points, 3rd choice = 2 points, and 4th choice 1 point. He said staff will tally the points, and the top four point getters will be put forth during the appointments portion of the meeting later this evening. Commissioner Rich said Orange County has 7 appointed individuals: 4 nominated by the BOCC, and 3 that GoTriangle picks. She said to put forth the top 4 vote getters as the BOCC recommendation, but also provide GoTriangle with the names of the next three vote getters, as well. 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations a. Resolution Acknowledging February 27, 2018 as Spay Neuter Day in Orange County The Board considered voting to officially resolve that February 27, 2018 is “Spay Neuter Day” in Orange County, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and briefly review two new initiatives in the County’s Community Spay and Neuter Program. Bob Marotto, Animal Services Director, and Maureane Hoffman, Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB) Chair, reviewed the background information and following PowerPoint Presentation. Animal Services Spay Neuter Program Making sense and savings cents in Orange County Animal Services February 2018 Targeted Spay and Neuter: The Theory (chart)