Minutes 02-02-2021 Virtual Business Meeting

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29 Elizabeth Henke, East Chapel Hill Rotary, explained the benefits of the Orange County Habitat of Humanity solar project, especially to low-income families, which can reduce high monthly electric bills. She said the effects of air pollution disproportionately affect low-income families, especially families of color, and climate justice and racial justice are linked. She said solar installations by Habitat will reduce emissions by more than 1,100 tons over the lifetime of the panels, and save the homeowner an average of$73 a month over 30 years. She said the rotary is proud to partner with Habitat on this project, and this will become a model for other habitat groups. Jennifer Player, CEO of Orange County Habitat for Humanity, discussed the benefits of installing solar panels for homeowners. She described a family for which Habitat is currently building a home, and said that for the first time solar panels were added to a future home built by the organization. She said the grant will allow for more families to benefit from solar panels. She described the work Habitat engages in and the benefits of homeownership for low-income families. She thanked the Commissioners. A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Greene to approved funding as recommended. Commissioner Greene thanked the committee and staff for executing the program so effectively. She also praised the scoring criteria that was developed, and is pleased with the quality of the applications. Roll call ensued VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Appointments to the Orange County Justice Advisory Council The Board will consider making changes to the Justice Advisory Council (JAC) structure and approving associated appointments to the Justice Advisory Council. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Board of Commissioners created the Justice Advisory Council (JAC) at its regular meeting on May 17, 2016. The Council coordinates, informs and enhances work in the criminal justice system and in the Orange County Criminal Justice Resource (CJR) Department. Its formation is aligned with the best practices for the administration of an effective, innovative and equitable criminal justice system. The JAC staff is recommending the following position changes: • Add a position for the University of North Carolina Police Department and appoint UNC Chief of Police David Perry to the position. • Add a position for the Orange County Housing and Community Development Department and appoint Director Emila Sutton to the position. • Add a position for the Orange County Human Rights and Relations Department and appoint Director Annette Moore to the position. Caitlin Fenhagen, Criminal Justice Resource Director, discussed the item and the benefits that an expanded board would bring to the council's work. A motion was made Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Dorosin to approve the expansion of the board as recommended.