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3 <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he is seriously concerned for residents who are behind on <br /> payments to Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA). He petitioned the Board to convene <br /> some type of discussion to address the debts to OWASA, once the emergency order is lifted. <br /> Commissioner McKee expressed appreciation to the Manager and staff for <br /> accommodating a COVID testing site in the northern part of the County. He said the next <br /> testing will be held on November 21 at Lattisville Grove Missionary Baptist Church. <br /> Commissioner McKee said a community meeting is taking place on 10/29 at 7:00 p.m. <br /> regarding the proposed Buc-ee's site. He said one can attend online or in person at the Efland <br /> Community Center. He said pre-registration is required for online attendance, using the email <br /> address: UnitedVoicesofEflandCheeks(aDgmail.com <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos recommended the County complete its own analysis on the <br /> financial issues within the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. <br /> Commissioner Greene petitioned staff to receive a report by the end of the calendar year <br /> from the Food Council on how it is involved in food distribution and access. <br /> Chair Rich reminded the Board that the Food Council is not a food distributor. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she used a bad choice of words, and would just like an <br /> update. <br /> Chair Rich reminded the public that the BOCC elections committee application is <br /> available at the County's Boards and Commissions site. <br /> Chair Rich said Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG) met last week, and a big concern <br /> is how glass is being separated out at the convenience centers. She said that committee plans <br /> to continue to meet quarterly, looking at long-term goals for solid waste. <br /> Chair Rich said Commissioner Dorosin brought a petition forward months ago protecting <br /> LGBTQ community for the County Attorney's review. She said the County Attorney was ready <br /> to proceed, but it would need to wait until after December 1st, 2020. She said this agenda item <br /> would be slated for the December 7th, 2020 meeting. <br /> Chair Rich referred to OWASA, and said the state of emergency has been kept in effect <br /> to avoid service cut off. She said it is vitally important that the Board start talking about how to <br /> address the debts that residents will face with OWASA once the state of emergency is lifted. <br /> Chair Rich said there is COVID testing available all over the County, and flu shots are <br /> also being offered at those same locations. <br /> Commissioner Price said the aforementioned HOPE program may be able to help <br /> residents with OWASA debts. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. Resolution of Recognition for Judicial District 15-B Senior Resident Superior Court <br /> Judge Carl R. Fox Upon His Retirement <br /> The Board considered voting to adopt a resolution recognizing Judicial District 15-B <br /> Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Carl R. Fox upon his retirement. <br /> Chair Rich reviewed the item below and introduced Caitlin Fenhagen, Criminal Justice <br /> Resources Director (CJRD). <br /> Caitlin Fenhagen said it was her privilege and honor to recognize Senior Resident <br /> Superior Judge Carl Fox. She said like so many others she has known Judge Fox since she <br /> grew up here in Orange County. She said in high school she interned in his office, and later <br /> practiced against him when she was in the public defender's office here, and finally she <br /> represented several clients before him when he was judge. <br /> Caitlin Fenhagen said Judge Fox is beloved in Orange County, in the courthouse <br /> community, and has touched countless lives. She said he has truly never met a stranger. She <br /> said he treats everyone he works with like an old friend, asking about family members, and most <br />