Minutes 01-21-2020 Business Meeting

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4 *Op-ed published on Oct. 25, 2019, in the News & Observer, https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article220326985.html Chair Rich said she asked Commissioner Greene to read this so the BOCC could discuss it, possibly put it on letterhead, and send it to Judges Fox and Beasley. Commissioner Marcoplos thanked Commissioner Greene. Commissioner Dorosin said something should also be put on the County website. Commissioner Price said the woman that was shot was named Lydia, which should be recognized. She said Thomas Ruffin is buried here in Hillsborough, and no one has ever taken any action up to now. She said it is time that something is done. Commissioner Greene said the Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG) is having a meeting on February 5th on affordable housing, and both she and Chair Rich cannot attend. She said the meeting is asking for elected officials to attend. Commissioner Price thanked all of the organizers and participants of MLK events. She said the Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) approved a release of a draft Unified Planning Work Program, and a public hearing will held at the next MPO meeting on February 12th in Durham. Commissioner Price said some constituents are concerned about the agreement between the UNC Board of Governors and the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. She said she would like the BOCC to consider sending a letter of support. Chair Rich said MLK weekend was amazing, and she congratulated Carrboro on the grand opening of the MLK Park. 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations a. National Mentoring Month Proclamation The Board considered voting to approve a proclamation designating January 2020 as National Mentoring Month in Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Price presented the information below: BACKGROUND: National Mentoring Month is a campaign held each January to promote youth mentoring in the United States. It was inaugurated in 2002, and has been spearheaded by the Harvard School of Public Health and MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership. National Mentoring Month focuses national attention on the need for mentors, as well as how individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith communities and nonprofits can work together to increase the number of mentors to help ensure positive outcomes for young people. The campaign celebrates mentoring and the positive effect it can have on young lives, with goals to: • Raise awareness of mentoring in its various forms; • Recruit individuals to mentor, especially in programs that have waiting lists of young people; and • Promote the rapid growth of mentoring by recruiting organizations to engage their constituents in mentoring. Mentoring is a critical component in young people's lives, helping them make the decisions and connections that lead to opportunity. Commissioner Price introduced individuals representing various mentoring groups in Orange County: • Atrayus Goode, President and CEO, Movement of Youth • Charlene & Jeff Campbell, Co-Founders, Beyond Expectations, Inc.