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2 <br /> 1 Pam Bagget thanked the BOCC for its support of the Arts. She said she likes to be in <br /> 2 the great outdoors, and read a poem called "Sightings". She said she also likes to write <br /> 3 about climate chaos, and read a piece called "21st Century pastoral". <br /> 4 <br /> 5 2. Public Comments <br /> 6 <br /> 7 a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda <br /> 8 <br /> 9 NONE <br /> 10 <br /> 11 b. Matters on the Printed Agenda <br /> 12 (These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda <br /> 13 below.) <br /> 14 <br /> 15 3. Announcements, Petitions and Comments by Board Members <br /> 16 Commissioner Marcoplos said he would like the BOCC to have a discussion about <br /> 17 continuing membership with, and paying dues to, the National Association of Counties (NACo). <br /> 18 He said he is unsure if this membership provides any benefit to the County. <br /> 19 Commissioner Bedford said she had no comments. <br /> 20 Commissioner Price said she received a letter in the mail about the renovations of the <br /> 21 High Rock Road Solid Waste Convenience Center (SWCC), which were delayed, but are <br /> 22 forthcoming in 2020, and will take about 18-24 months to complete. <br /> 23 Commissioner Price said some local food pantries like Orange Congregations in Mission <br /> 24 (OCIM) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) would appreciate any donations. <br /> 25 Commissioner Dorosin said he attended the Affordable Housing Collaborative Meeting <br /> 26 before coming to this meeting, and this group agreed to develop a countywide vision statement <br /> 27 for affordable housing and a road map for implementation. He said there is consensus <br /> 28 between elected officials that efforts towards affordable housing can be best maximized by <br /> 29 working together. He said the process is moving forward in a positive way. He said the group <br /> 30 received a good list of all the existing plans for affordable housing, which he will share with the <br /> 31 Board. <br /> 32 Commissioner McKee had no comments. <br /> 33 Chair Rich said she has heard some concerns that the County and the towns are not <br /> 34 doing enough about affordable housing, and she would like for the Affordable Housing <br /> 35 Collaborative group to share updates publicly to keep people informed. <br /> 36 Chair Rich said the Board will be writing a letter to the White House stating Orange <br /> 37 County's willingness to accept refugees. She said she would also like to send a letter to the <br /> 38 Governor to reiterate the County's serious intent. <br /> 39 Chair Rich said there was a Mayors/Managers/Chair (MMC) meeting last week, and the <br /> 40 group talked a bit about the sewer hook ups on Rogers Road. She said RFPs were sent out, <br /> 41 but no plumbers responded. She said there was a memorandum of understanding (MOU) <br /> 42 between the three owners of the property along with the three local governments. She said the <br /> 43 intent was to choose a plumber together, but this is no longer an option, as no plumber has <br /> 44 come forward. She said the process needs to move forward. <br /> 45 <br /> 46 Commissioner Greene arrived at 7:17:10 PM <br /> 47 <br /> 48 Craig Benedict, Planning Director, said the MOU between the three local governments <br /> 49 contained a process that would expedite the hook ups. He said the RFP went out, but no <br /> 50 plumbers responded. He said the agreement will be modified, and staff will create a simpler <br />