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4 <br /> (These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda <br /> below.) <br /> 3. Announcements, Petitions and Comments by Board Members <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said at last week's Board of County Commissioners' (BOCC) <br /> meeting, with the Fire Chiefs, there was a discussion about a training facility at Durham <br /> Tech. He said this location seemed to be the first choice, and it needs to be fast tracked. <br /> He asked if staff could be directed to make this a high priority, and as the Board <br /> representative to the Chiefs Council, he will be glad to be part of any discussions with <br /> Durham Tech. <br /> Chair Rich said to also include Commissioner Marcoplos in these conversations, <br /> since he is the Board's Durham Tech representative. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he had no comments, but heartily endorsed <br /> Commissioner Dorosin's comments about the training center and expediting this process. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she sent a memo to the Board today about the Emerging <br /> Issues Conference she attended last week, specifically on connecting urban and rural issues. <br /> She said two particularly interesting topics were the presentation of the "One Minnesota" <br /> concept, and "Project 40" which is a vision of regional food planning, based in Wake County. <br /> She said the Orange County Food Council's coordinator is on the steering committee, and the <br /> desire is to have 40% of our food to be locally sourced by 2040. She said this project gives <br /> excellent context for what the Orange County Food Council is, and aspires to do. <br /> Chair Rich said Commissioner Greene's memo also had something about DHIC <br /> taking over the naturally occurring affordable housing. She said she would like to learn <br /> more about this, and thanked her for the overall report. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos said he attended the Agricultural Summit, and one thing <br /> that stuck with him was the idea of having Spanish classes at the Breeze Farm. He <br /> petitioned the staff to looking into making this a reality. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said she had no comments. <br /> Chair Rich proposed a resolution honoring UNC Professor Bill Ferris who won two <br /> Grammys last week. <br /> Chair Rich congratulated the 6t" Advance Corps class at the School of Government <br /> (SOG). She encouraged all to take this program, and said it requires a week of living on <br /> campus. <br /> Chair Rich said she and Commissioner Dorosin are moving forward with the "One <br /> Orange" concept, and she talked with the Mayors about having a social event for all <br /> departments: "One Orange Inaugural Games" to occur in the fall, including the school <br /> boards. <br /> Chair Rich met with Don Saylor, Chair of the Yolo County California County <br /> Commissioners, whose area is right outside of Sacramento in a university environment. He <br /> visited Orange County and toured several different parts of the County, and was particularly <br /> impressed by Piedmont Food and Agricultural Processing Center (PFAP). <br /> Chair Rich wished Sheriff Blackwood a happy birthday. <br /> Chair Rich said PFAP has requested for a BOCC Member to serve as a liaison to the <br /> PFAP Board of Directors, now that Commissioner Jacobs has retired. She said the PFAP <br /> Board meets from 4 to 6 times a year, typically mornings from 9 to 11 am (but this could <br /> change). <br /> Chair Rich said 3 commissioners were interested, but she suggested nominating <br /> Commissioner Bedford. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Greene <br /> to appoint Commissioner Bedford for the PFAP Board for 2019. <br />