Minutes 05-04-2021 Virtual Business Meeting

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