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14 <br /> project, but those voices are not being heard. He said Orange County is full of protected green <br /> space, and there are not many options for development like this project. He said he supports <br /> the project, and the jobs and revenue that it will bring. <br /> Daniel Yarborough said he concurs with the previously mentioned concerns, and he is <br /> against this project. He said the enormous amount of traffic is of particular concern. <br /> Chair Rich said the BOCC will review this project at its September 15t" meeting, and will <br /> have a public hearing where the public will be welcome to speak. <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 /> 3. Announcements, Petitions and Comments by Board Members <br /> Commissioner Bedford said she attended meetings for the Department of Social <br /> Services, GoTriangle Advisory Board, JCPC, and the Visitors Bureau Board. She said the <br /> Visitors Bureau's budget will be redone. She said she greatly appreciated County staff and <br /> Chair Rich for their time. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she received a question from a resident about voting in the <br /> context of eviction within 25 days of the election. She said Representative Meyer said this <br /> would not be a problem, as long as one still resides in North Carolina. She asked if staff could <br /> follow up on this information, and publicize the information. <br /> Commissioner Greene noted the sad passing of writer Randall Kenan. <br /> Commissioner McKee petitioned for staff to bring to the Board a report about the <br /> measures to provide countywide broadband, and to identify funding of up to $30 million dollars <br /> that can be moved to afford this effort. He asked if this information could be provided by <br /> October 31, 2020. <br /> Commissioner Price said the 2020 Census will end on September 30, which is a month <br /> early. She thanked staff for helping get the word out about the Census, and encouraged people <br /> to fill out the form. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he appreciated Commissioner Price bringing up the census. <br /> He said a legal challenge has been made against the Trump administration for terminating the <br /> census process early. He said he shared Durham Tech's new Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity <br /> Action Plan, which is a powerful document. He commended the new Durham Tech president <br /> and the Durham Tech Board for its creation. He said there was a hearing in the ongoing <br /> Leandro case regarding school funding, and Judge David Lee said he was going to sign a new <br /> order first year implementation plan, specifically targeting funds for at risk students, special <br /> education, and limited English proficiency learners. He said funding for these students is <br /> critical, especially during COVID. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos said he attended Orange County Transit Planning meetings <br /> over the summer. He said there is an upcoming Community Engagement campaign, which will <br /> be really interesting. He said he has also been involved with GoTriangle. He said commuter <br /> rail will not be coming to Hillsborough, due to ridership and cost issues. He said negotiations <br /> continue between NC Railroad and GoTriangle. He said there are new CEOs at North Carolina <br /> Railroad and GoTriangle. He said he is optimistic that commuter rail will exist between Durham <br /> and Raleigh. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos said the Orange County Climate Council has continued to <br /> meet over the summer, and will soon be announcing a one-year public event, which will occur in <br /> October. He said it has been a really good year, and it is inspiring to hear from people all <br /> across the County. <br />