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2 <br /> <br />Like... (forthcoming from Teaching That Makes Sense), and his flash fiction has appeared in <br />Anchala Studios’ anthology, The Collection: Flash Fiction for Flash Memory. Zachariah uses his <br />lifelong struggle with mental illness to fuel his writing and hopes that he can use his art to help <br />others with similar disabilities. He lives in Hillsborough, NC, is a bookseller at Flyleaf Books, and <br />is currently working toward the publication of his first chapbook, Roads I Know. <br /> Zachariah Claypole White read a piece of his work. <br /> <br />Commissioner McKee arrived at 7:05 p.m. <br /> <br />2. Public Comments <br /> <br />a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda <br />Jim Merritt signed up to speak but went to the wrong building. <br />The Board agreed by consensus to allow him time to speak upon his arrival. <br /> <br />b. Matters on the Printed Agenda <br />(These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda <br />below.) <br /> <br />3. Announcements, Petitions and Comments by Board Members <br />Commissioner Jacobs suggested that Orange County participate with the Hillsborough <br />Train Station discussions, and have a seat at the table. <br />Commissioner Jacobs said the Justice Advisory Council does not need two Board of <br />County Commissioners members. He said usually a County Commissioner serves as the Chair, <br />but this council does not need the emeritus position, which was created for former <br />Commissioner Bernadette Pelissier, who is no longer serving on this Council. <br />Commissioner Jacobs said since Orange County is contributing to the incentives for the <br />Wegman’s project in Chapel Hill, the County should know what is going on and have a seat at <br />the table. <br />Commissioner Jacobs said he was alarmed when the US Attorney for Eastern North <br />Carolina said he would subpoena a million early voting records, and that early voters have a <br />number that goes along with their vote. He said if this accurate, he believes the legislature <br />should change this, as it runs counter to the notion of a secret ballot. <br />Commissioner Jacobs expressed condolences to Mike Mills, Engineer at NCDOT who <br />lost a son, as well as to the family of Pat Sanford, a long time advocate for Animal Services, <br />who passed away recently. <br />Commissioner Price thanked staff and participants involved with the Economic <br />Development Summit and reception. <br />Commissioner Price received an email from constituents about sidewalks near Grady <br />Brown School, and providing safe routes for schools. She asked if a partnership between the <br />County and municipalities, to address these needs, could be investigated. <br />Commissioner Price encouraged everyone to vote. <br />Commissioner Marcoplos had no comments. <br />Commissioner Burroughs had no comments. <br />Commissioner McKee had no comments. <br />Commissioner Rich met with Brad Ives, and the University of North Carolina (UNC) is <br />working on sustainable efforts and wanted to partner with the towns and County. <br />Commissioner Rich said they hope to get a report back from the Hwy 54 meeting on <br />Monday. <br /> <br />4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations