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3 <br /> 1 the Manager's recommendation to review tax practices to insure inequities do not exist, and are <br /> 2 addressed if they do exist. <br /> 3 Commissioner Hamilton said she attended the Board of Health meeting on April 28, <br /> 4 2021, which included excellent presentations on the criminal justice diversion program. She <br /> 5 said there was also an update on the formerly incarcerated transitions program. She said there <br /> 6 was also a presentation by graduate student Kojo Minta on the Gaines/Chapel Road study. She <br /> 7 said he looked at this neighborhood in Efland, which is dependent on well and septic systems, <br /> 8 and found inequities, due to lack of sewer access. She said he found the two thirds were <br /> 9 interested in municipal sewer, and cost may be a barrier. She said there are also wells that <br /> 10 have been abandoned. She petitioned staff to look into this issue, and report back to the Board, <br /> 11 specifically on the cost and process for getting sewer. <br /> 12 Commissioner Bedford said she and Commissioner Greene attended the <br /> 13 groundbreaking for Club Nova, an organization that serves residents with mental health needs. <br /> 14 She said this facility will be an improved asset for the County. <br /> 15 Commissioner Dorosin agreed with Commissioner Greene and Commissioner Fowler's <br /> 16 points about tax equity. <br /> 17 Commissioner Dorosin reminded the Board about its legislative priorities regarding the <br /> 18 anti-trans bills in the General Assembly. He said the bills will not proceed. <br /> 19 Chair Price also expressed support for aid in the tax equity issue. She said the County <br /> 20 is working with the Jackson Center and EmPOWERment on appeals. She said this will afford <br /> 21 the opportunity to look more closely at these communities. She said the official appeals window <br /> 22 has closed. She said all involved are looking to preserve these traditional African American <br /> 23 communities. <br /> 24 <br /> 25 Commissioner McKee arrived at 7:15 p.m. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Chair Price thanked Commissioner Greene for her work on the opioid settlement. She <br /> 28 said on May 18th there will be a presentation to sign the resolution to move forward on the <br /> 29 lawsuit. <br /> 30 Chair Price said she attended an announcement at Durham Tech about KBI pharma, <br /> 31 which is expanding and bringing more jobs to the area. She said there will also be an <br /> 32 apprenticeship program. She said President Buxton showed that he is trying to work with both <br /> 33 Durham and Orange counties by inviting both to the event today. She said this is an exciting <br /> 34 time, and Orange County is in the midst of it all. <br /> 35 Chair Price said the press release came out about the Greene Tract. She said <br /> 36 information is available online, and there will also be printed materials for people to review. <br /> 37 Commissioner McKee said he had no comments. <br /> 38 <br /> 39 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> 40 <br /> 41 a. Proclamation Recognizing Coach Roy Williams Upon His Retirement <br /> 42 The Board considered voting to approve a proclamation recognizing UNC men's <br /> 43 basketball Coach Roy Williams upon his retirement. <br /> 44 <br /> 45 BACKGROUND: <br /> 46 Roy Williams became UNC's men's basketball head coach in 2003, and continued serving in <br /> 47 this capacity for the next 18 seasons, defining UNC men's basketball for a generation of Tar <br /> 48 Heels. <br /> 49 <br /> 50 Under Coach Williams' leadership, UNC earned three men's basketball national championships <br /> 51 in 2005, 2009, and 2017. Coach Williams is recognized as one of the most accomplished <br />