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3 <br /> zone, per the Governor's measurements. She said even though people have pandemic fatigue, <br /> it is important to stay safe, wear masks, and follow proper protocols. <br /> Chair Rich said she spoke with Jennifer Player, Executive Director of Habitat for <br /> Humanity. She said Habitat scored the highest on the bond funds housing matrix, but received <br /> the least amount of funds. She said many Habitat homeowners are African American, and the <br /> lack of funding is a real loss to the community. She said she is not convinced the matrix <br /> worked. <br /> Chair Rich said she spoke with Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) colleagues in <br /> Durham County, and agreed the 15-501 corridor is so important for transportation and <br /> connectivity. She said regional transit must be prioritized. <br /> Chair Rich said she received several comments from the Human Relations Commission <br /> about feeling neglected in decision making. She encouraged the BOCC to utilize this <br /> commission when appropriate, and to its fullest ability. She said this is a good commission that <br /> could be doing much more. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she received notification that Cordelia Heaney, Executive <br /> Director of Compass Center for Women and Families, has resigned from her position and is <br /> moving to New Orleans. She commended Cordelia Heaney for her work while in Orange <br /> County. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/Special Presentations <br /> NONE <br /> 5. Public Hearings <br /> NONE <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> a. Proposed Merger of Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee and <br /> Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee <br /> The Board discussed the proposed merger of the Adult Care Home Community Advisory <br /> Committee (ACHCAC) and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee (NHCAC) into one <br /> committee. <br /> Greg Wilder, Interim Clerk to the Board, reviewed the item below: <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> Over the past few years, it has become increasingly more difficult to recruit qualified applicants <br /> for both the ACHCAC and NHCAC. Some of this is due to the time required to perform the <br /> duties of facilities inspection. Many of the positions are "At-Large" while other positions are very <br /> specific to a certain professional background. More recently, in the current COVID-19 <br /> environment, both committees have become inactive given tight restrictions on entering <br /> facilities. This reality has impacted attracting new potential volunteers/appointees. <br /> It should be noted though that both Committees continue to be led by very active Committee <br /> Chairs, Shade Little for ACHCAC and Vibeke Talley for NHCAC, who along with their fellow <br /> members have invested significant time and resources to serve the needs of the public. <br /> COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS <br /> Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee <br />