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53 <br /> k. Change in BOCC Meeting Schedule for 2021 <br /> The Board approved changes to the Board of Commissioners' meeting calendar for 2021. <br /> I. Appointment of the Clerk to the Board <br /> The Board approved an employment agreement and appoint Laura Jensen Clerk to the Board <br /> of County Commissioners. <br /> m. Approval of Boards and Commissions Assignments <br /> The Board approved the 2021 Boards and Commissions assignments for members of the Board <br /> of Commissioners based on selections made by Board members at the December 7, 2020 <br /> Business meeting. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner McKee to <br /> approve the consent agenda. <br /> Roll call ensued <br /> VOTE: UNANMIOUS <br /> 9. County Manager's Report <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said the consent agenda included a budget amendment, and the <br /> CARES act funds have been distributed through many budget amendments. She said these <br /> $5.5 million need to be expended by December 31, and this will happen. She said $2.3 million <br /> has gone to the Towns, which was reissued back to the County to help with housing. She said <br /> these funds were needed, and helped County residents greatly. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said there is an information item about the Buckhorn Area Plan, <br /> and County staff is in touch with Mebane Staff. She said there will be a report after the Board <br /> has concluded the Efland Station matter. <br /> Commissioner Greene said there is concern about the lack of involvement by the <br /> BOCC in the Buckhorn Area Plan. She said it must be a priority to meet with the Mebane City <br /> Council, and echoed Chair Price's desire to make this happen. <br /> 10. County Attorney's Report <br /> John Roberts said a non-discrimination ordinance will be an agenda item at the January <br /> 19 Business Meeting. He said an organization called NC Values Coalition is seeking support <br /> from the General Assembly to squash efforts of local governments regarding non-discrimination. <br /> He said he has heard from this organization, and will forward the information to the BOCC <br /> 11. * Appointments <br /> None <br /> 12. Information Items <br /> • December 7, 2020 BOCC Meeting Follow-Up Action List <br /> • Memorandum regarding Buckhorn Area Plan and next steps <br /> • Memorandum regarding update on first round of applications for the Orange County <br /> Community Climate Action Grant <br /> 13. Closed Session <br /> None <br />