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44 <br /> 1 she does not like that. She said there is not justice for all in this country, and the pledge is not <br /> 2 changing that. She said she loves her country, but will not support this motion. <br /> 3 Commissioner Greene said there was once a debate over flag burning, and she is happy <br /> 4 to uphold one's right to do so as a matter of political protest. She said the pledge is full of words <br /> 5 that promote unity and aspirational ideals for which the BOCC is fighting. <br /> 6 Commissioner Price said her agreement to compromise was not in support of the <br /> 7 original petitioner, but rather in support of Commissioner McKee's reasonable compromise. <br /> 8 Commissioner Bedford said if this issue is deeply upsetting to some, she would rather <br /> 9 respect that by voting no. She said those in favor of reciting the pledge can do so whenever <br /> 10 they feel moved. <br /> 11 Chair Rich asked Commissioners to accept a roll call form of voting and called names <br /> 12 accordingly. <br /> 13 <br /> 14 VOTE: Ayes, 2 (Commissioner McKee and Commissioner Greene); Nays, 5 <br /> 15 (Commissioner Bedford, Commissioner Dorosin, Commissioner Marcoplos, <br /> 16 Commissioner Price, and Chair Rich) <br /> 17 <br /> 18 MOTION FAILS <br /> 19 <br /> 20 7. Reports <br /> 21 None <br /> 22 <br /> 23 8. Consent Agenda <br /> 24 <br /> 25 • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Chair Rich pulled item 8-f. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> 30 <br /> 31 A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Bedford to <br /> 32 approve the remaining items on the consent agenda. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 Chair Rich asked Commissioners to accept a roll call form of voting and called names <br /> 35 accordingly. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 38 <br /> 39 Discussion and Approval of the Item Removed from the Consent Agenda <br /> 40 <br /> 41 f. Chair Rich said more money was requested from the ABC Board than was received. <br /> 42 She said Criminal Justice Resources department was awarded $25,000 from ABC board for <br /> 43 funds, despite requesting $32,500. She asked if Commissioner Dorosin would follow up with <br /> 44 ABC Board as to why the full funding was not received, as he is the BOCC representative to the <br /> 45 ABC Board. She said higher amounts were given in previous years, and she recalls ABC sales <br /> 46 being up this year, and she would like more information. <br /> 47 Commissioner Dorosin said he did not remember this item coming up at an ABC Board <br /> 48 meeting, but he would follow-up. <br /> 49 Chair Rich said the ABC board will provide a final report. She said drug treatment court <br /> 50 is important, and if sales are brisk, the BOCC should pressure the ABC board to give the full <br />