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