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2 <br /> opposed to this development due to traffic, pollution, and quality of life. He said this project is <br /> profoundly unsuited to the site. <br /> The following comments were submitted via email to the Board of County <br /> Commissioners (BOCC): <br /> Dear Orange County Board of County Commissioners, <br /> For the past 20+ years we have lived on what we call our Efland Estate. For us, we have a large <br /> tract of land (5 acres) and an elaborate home (3 bedrooms, 2 baths). We also have numerous <br /> bird species and various reptiles and amphibians, all of which we monitor as we participate in <br /> citizen science projects and educational events and activities. In our modest home on a piece of <br /> land limited because it does not perk (thank goodness), we have constructed two decades, <br /> times two, of love and concern for this land. A Buc-ees is not what we had in mind when we <br /> moved here and it is certainly not a development that we can support. Three short miles from <br /> our home, it will impact not only our lifestyle but the very lives of the plants and animals whose <br /> acreage we share. We strongly oppose this development in Efland and hope that the Orange <br /> County Board of County Commissioners agrees. <br /> Your Constituents, <br /> Catherine E. Matthews cmatthews(@uncq.edu, 919 593-0440 <br /> Timothy B. Spruill, tbspru(a_aol.com, 919 518-5489 <br /> Commissioner McKee and Commissioner Dorosin joined the meeting at 7:02 p.m. <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 had no comments. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she is wearing purple in recognition of domestic violence <br /> awareness month. She brought attention to Racist Roots.org, which focuses on the racist <br /> history of the death penalty. <br /> Commissioner Price said it is possible that the 2020 Census is still open, and it appears <br /> that residents have until the end of the month. She encouraged all who had not yet completed <br /> the census to please do so. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos said there are rumors of so called "poll watchers" to bother <br /> people at the polls. He asked if the local board of elections and law enforcement have a plan to <br /> address this possibility at Orange County sites, and petitioned staff to follow up. He asked if a <br /> report from the summer's policing and racial justice listening session is available. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said the national election protection hotline is available for voters <br /> who have any questions at 1-866-OUR-VOTE. He said this is a national non-partisan voter <br /> helpline. He referred to Commissioner Marcoplos' comments, and said it is important not to <br /> assign police officers to voter locations. He said if there is a need to respond, law enforcement <br /> can do so, but should not be a presence otherwise, as it can lead to voter <br /> suppression/intimidation. <br /> Commissioner McKee had no comments. <br /> Commissioner Rich said she sent a resolution for the Board's review, which she will put <br /> forward at the 10/20/2020 meeting, asking North Carolina to no longer support the Hyde <br />