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2 <br /> Public Charge: The Board of Commissioners pledges its respect to all present. The Board <br /> asks those attending this meeting to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner <br /> toward each other, county staff and the commissioners. At any time should a member of the <br /> Board or the public fail to observe this charge, the Chair will take steps to restore order and <br /> decorum. Should it become impossible to restore order and continue the meeting, the Chair will <br /> recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed. <br /> The BOCC asks that all electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, and computers should <br /> please be turned off or set to silent/vibrate. Please be kind to everyone. <br /> Arts Moment— No Arts Moment was available for this meeting. <br /> 2. Public Comments <br /> a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda <br /> NONE <br /> b. Matters on the Printed Agenda <br /> (These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda below.) <br /> 3. Announcements, Petitions and Comments by Board Members <br /> Commissioner McKee recognized the Health Department and Emergency Services <br /> workers for their administration of the vaccine and COVID testing. He shared his experience <br /> taking his parent to get the vaccine, and said he and his wife will be getting their vaccines soon. <br /> He encouraged the public to keep trying to get appointments. He thanked all who are working <br /> on these efforts. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said she attended a small business loan committee/program, <br /> which will be dissolved as a private non-profit, and rather will be a fully County run program. <br /> She said all small businesses with outstanding loans were reviewed, and some were given no <br /> interest loans, or extensions. She said due to this change, the BOCC will need to approve her <br /> election to the new small business loan committee, in its new form. She said she observed the <br /> North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) legislative conference, which <br /> was a useful experience in understanding how counties advocate at the state level. She said <br /> each county gets one vote, regardless of population. She said goals related to environment, <br /> federal, safety, education, etc. were considered. She echoed Commissioner McKee's <br /> appreciation for the vaccination effort. She said it is going well, and gave credit to staff. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said she had no comments. <br /> Commissioner Greene said it was her first experience at the NCACC legislative goals <br /> conference, which was very enlightening. She said many of Orange County's goals were <br /> adopted, and some were not. She highlighted a goal that was raised to ensure state funding <br /> follows every student, even if the student returns to home school from charter. She said <br /> currently if a student moves back, the funding stays at the Charter School. Commissioner <br /> Greene requested more information, and was told the issue is not legal, but logistical. She said <br /> she shared that Orange County refills that bucket when the money walks away, and would have <br /> an interest in addressing this. She suggested bringing it up again in the future. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he had no comments. <br /> Commissioners Hamilton said she had no comments. <br /> Chair Price said the Health Department is really working hard to overcome the obstacles <br /> getting everyone vaccinated. She asked for the public's patience, and said staff is thinking of <br />