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3 <br /> a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda <br /> Janine Zanin said she is resident of Efland, and urged the BOCC to listen to the Mebane <br /> City Council meetings from November 10 and December 7. She said she is very concerned <br /> about the lack of transparency and public input regarding the plan. She asked the BOCC to not <br /> approve any updates to the utility service agreement that would provide water and sewer to <br /> existing parcels outside the economic development district (EDD). She said any such changes <br /> would impact the zoning maps and plans. She said the public should be heard from prior to any <br /> such changes being made. She said Mebane staff and council members have also expressed <br /> concern about this process, and a lack of transparency with the BOCC. <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 Greene said she had no comments. <br /> Commissioner McKee expressed appreciation to everyone who has written, emailed, <br /> and called the BOCC regarding the proposed Buc-ee's development. He said the BOCC is <br /> committed to a public process, with transparency. <br /> Commissioner Bedford wished everyone a happy and safe holiday season. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton echoed Commissioner McKee's comments, and pledged to <br /> read/listen to every word from the public. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said yesterday the Governor's Task Force for Racial Equity and <br /> Criminal Justice released a report on many topics. He said the BOCC should consider this <br /> document carefully, and some recommendations are very locally based. He said one example <br /> suggests that law enforcement receive written consent from a driver prior to searching a vehicle. <br /> He said he brought this up with the Sheriff's department a few years ago, but it was not enacted <br /> at that time. He petitioned the Board to resume this conversation with the Sheriff about an <br /> informed consent to search policy. <br /> Commissioner Fowler echoed comments made by Commissioners McKee and Hamilton. <br /> Chair Price recommended the Board consider the length of the BOCC meetings. She <br /> said it may be wise to have a check in at 10pm to see how everyone is doing. She said she <br /> wants to be respectful of everyone's time, those working other jobs, and insure that everyone <br /> has fresh minds to participate in meetings. <br /> Chair Price said the Assembly of Governments (AOG) meeting usually occurs early in <br /> the year, and it is very difficult to do via Zoom. She said she has spoken with the Mayors, and <br /> suggested meeting with them and their Managers. <br /> Chair Price said she would present a resolution recognizing January as National <br /> Mentoring Month. <br /> Chair Price said she will also bring forward a resolution honoring Dr. Kizzie Corbit, who <br /> has been very involved in the development of a Covid vaccine. <br /> Chair Price said the Ag Summit will be in February (likely the 8ch and 911), and will be held <br /> virtually. <br /> Chair Price said 2021 is the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Riders, and she wants to <br /> commemorate this somehow. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/Special Presentations <br />