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18 <br /> supports the rural buffer and these boundaries, and it is important that the BOCC still have veto <br /> power. She said she does not want to turn the power of the elected official over to the staff. <br /> Commissioner Greene said these are political decisions, and she is not in favor of <br /> delegating these to staff. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said there are levels of decisions that get made, and some are <br /> so minor that having all 5 boards involved is micromanaging. He said the process has been <br /> prioritized over the substance, and it makes it so frustrating for residents. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos said he thinks the BOCC has completed its work for tonight, <br /> and staff should be allowed a chance to draft a policy taking the BOCC's comments into <br /> account. <br /> Commissioner Greene said the BOCC should vote, because she is not in favor of <br /> wasting staff's time on a draft policy. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if Commissioner Greene's suggestions are a type of <br /> policy. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she does not think so. She said staff can look at a map and <br /> bring back examples that need addressing and let the boards rule. She said these are <br /> proposed action items, and that is different than a policy. She said she would be open to doing <br /> many at one time, but with decisions being made by the boards, not staff. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Price for <br /> staff to move forward with bringing the BOCC potential action items to change these boarders <br /> consistent with staff recommendations, on staff's timetable; and for the four other jurisdictions to <br /> review. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said she supports this motion, as it is proactive. She reminded <br /> the BOCC that it has voted no on these issues in the past. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked if there is a plan to handle a potential disagreement on one <br /> property in a packet of 10. He said the disagreement on one will send the entire group of 10 <br /> back. <br /> Commissioner Greene said the BOCC could vote on each of the properties in a packet. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he still favors a policy. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said the other four partners have already approved the possibility <br /> of staff developing a policy. <br /> Chair Rich called each Commissioner by name (roll call). <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 4 (Chair Rich, Commissioner Greene, Commissioner Bedford, <br /> Commissioner Price); Nays, 3 (Commissioner McKee, Commissioner Dorosin, and <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos) <br /> MOTION PASSES 4-3 <br /> d. Orange County Broadband Task Force <br /> The Board considered a charge and composition for the proposed Orange County <br /> Broadband Task Force. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley, County Manager, reviewed the item below: <br /> BACKGROUND: <br />