Minutes 01-21-2020 Business Meeting

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27 Commissioner Dorosin said he has been in contact with other elected officials on other boards about the anti-discrimination ordinance, and there may be an adoption of this ordinance at the same time, possibly during pride month in June. 11. *Appointments NONE 12. Information Items Chair Rich said the BOCC has received some calls about the Broadband initiative not moving fast enough. She said she has spoken to staff about this, and some areas have been connected, while other areas have trees that are presenting greater problems than anticipated. She said Piedmont may offer some vertical space. She said the process is still in phase one, which is slower than expected, but staff is doing all it can to keep things moving. Commissioner McKee said there have been more than calls, and a community meeting may be held in Cedar Grove. Commissioner Dorosin asked if more towers are needed. Chair Rich said yes; the trees are blocking the signal. Jim Northup, Chief Information Officer, said staff is looking at alternate sites, including some private property offered by homeowners. He said open broadband is having difficulty getting through the trees. He said there is technology that can penetrate the trees, but it is not going as expected. He said there are currently about 100 people signed up. Commissioner McKee said he has received calls inquiring why the Board paid so much for this service, but is receiving so little in return thus far. He said he has told the public that full payment has not yet been made, and if the agreement is not fulfilled, then full payment will not be made. Jim Northup said the company has invested money in addition to Orange County. Commissioner McKee said the public is sometimes confused on how payment has been made. Jim Northup said the contract is very clear, and staff is following it. He said the first customers were signed up in May 2019, and overall customer numbers are lower than the company anticipated. Commissioner McKee said social media has contributed negatively to this process. Jim Northrup said staff is in the process of surveying the customers. • December 10, 2019 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List • Tax Collector's Report— Numerical Analysis • Tax Collector's Report— Measure of Enforced Collections • Tax Assessor's Report— Releases/Refunds under$100 • Memorandum-Richard E. Whitted Front Entry Accessibility Ramp and Steps • Memorandum-Broadband Initiative Pilot Project Update with Attached Service Area Map • December 18, 2019 Greene Tract Facilitated Meeting Notes • Memorandum-Greater Triangle Commuter Rail (GTCR) Update 13. Closed Session A motion was made by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Marcoplos to go into closed session at 9:37 p.m. for the purpose below: "Pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3) "to consult with an attorney retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the Board."