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2 <br /> speakers can be heard from this evening. He said the speakers are just one part of the <br /> equation, and the BOCC needs to also have time for its own discussion. He proposed two <br /> consecutive meetings in early January. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said she appreciated having this conversation up front. She said <br /> it will likely extend into January, and agreed two additional meetings will be necessary. She <br /> agreed with hearing from just 20 speakers this evening. <br /> Commissioner Greene agreed with holding 3 meetings, and reminded the BOCC that it <br /> cannot vote at this evening's meeting, due to required 24 hour waiting period, post virtual <br /> meeting. She suggested having this evening's meeting, two additional meetings in January, <br /> prior to the 19th, which will allow the BOCC to discuss and vote at the already scheduled <br /> January 19th meeting. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said this proposal would meet all necessary requirements. <br /> Commissioner McKee reiterated his desire to not carry the meetings into January. He <br /> said there has been a great deal of communication from the public, and he does not want the <br /> public to feel shuffled off to the side. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton to <br /> limit the number of Public Speakers for tonight's meeting to 20 for agenda item 5-b. <br /> Chair Price called each Commissioner by name (roll call). <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 5 (Chair Price, Commissioner McKee, Commissioner Hamilton, <br /> Commissioner Fowler, Commissioner Bedford); Nays, 2 (Commissioner Dorosin and <br /> Commissioner Greene) <br /> MOTION PASSES <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Greene to <br /> reconvene the Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 and Tuesday, January 12, 2021 <br /> and consider making a final decision on January 19, 2021. <br /> Chair Price called each Commissioner by name (roll call). <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 5 (Chair Price, Commissioner Dorosin, Commissioner Greene, <br /> Commissioner Bedford, Commissioner Hamilton); Nays, 2 (Commissioner Fowler and <br /> Commissioner McKee) <br /> MOTION PASSES <br /> Chair Price read the names of the 20 members of the public who will make public <br /> comment this evening. <br /> Arts Moment— No Arts Moment was available for this meeting. <br /> 2. Public Comments <br /> Chair Price read the Public Charge <br />