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18 <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said because this discussion pertains to year three of this <br /> agreement, it may be wise to monitor years one and two, and amend the agreement, if <br /> necessary, at that time. <br /> Chair Rich asked if Commissioner Dorosin agreed with this plan. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he believed that 27 homes is a low estimate, and he said it <br /> will be critical to work with local, trusted partners to provide thorough and engaged outreach. <br /> He said he wants to ensure that everyone gets connected without cost, if so eligible. <br /> Chair Rich said she thinks this covers all these concerns. <br /> Craig Benedict said staff will stay on top of all of these details, and certainly plans to <br /> maximize all available dollars. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the Rogers Road Community Center and local churches <br /> will be accounted for. <br /> Craig Benedict said the community center is already connected, and the church will have <br /> to pay the standard amount through an application process with OWASA. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the church could qualify for this program, given that it is <br /> a non-profit. <br /> Craig Benedict said not at this time. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the BOCC can do anything about this. <br /> John Roberts said the County could consider a non-profit grant, but the church would not <br /> qualify on the low to moderate income aspect. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he would like more information about this as well. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Marcoplos <br /> for the Board to: <br /> 1) Approve the proposed Interlocal Agreement contained in Attachment 2 and authorize the <br /> County Manager and Finance Director to sign; and <br /> 2) Direct staff to move forward with implementation by completing the responsibilities listed <br /> in Article 4 of the proposed Interlocal Agreement contained in Attachment 2. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> ADDED: <br /> c. Letter to North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Expressing a <br /> Regional Preference for Medicaid Tailored Plans <br /> The Board considered voting to authorize the Chair to sign a letter to the North Carolina <br /> Association of County Commissioners expressing Orange County's preference to align its <br /> Medicaid Tailored Plan Region with Durham and Wake counties. <br /> Travis Myren reviewed the information below: <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> In February 2019, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners was asked by the <br /> North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to assist with phase two of Medicaid <br /> transformation by coordinating and facilitating a process to develop recommended regions for <br /> Tailored Plans. <br /> The Association has organized a committee to coordinate recommendations. The Committee <br /> consists of county commissioner representatives from each Managed Care Organization (MCO) <br /> region. This Committee has invited stakeholder input on the composition of Tailored Plan <br /> regions. The deadline to provide input is April 17, 2019. <br />