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2 <br /> that all electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, and computers should please be turned <br /> 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 <br /> below.) <br /> 3. Announcements, Petitions and Comments by Board Members <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said she submitted budget amendments for the CIP to delay <br /> the Buckhorn Area Plan to year 2, and to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to <br /> provide $3 million to schools. She said the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is not one that <br /> teachers and students will get over quickly. She cited a New York Times Magazine article <br /> discussing the impact of the pandemic on high school students. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said it was the 100t" anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre on May <br /> 31 st. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she had no comments. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said she also made an amendment to the budget to direct part of <br /> the climate tax to the schools. She said she will justify the rationale for that amendment at a <br /> future work session. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said May 31 was Memorial Day, and she remembered those who <br /> died to give the nation its freedom. She said it is a time to try to work together and remember <br /> those who died to provide the possibility of working towards democracy. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin referenced the discussions at the General Assembly on the state <br /> budget. He said the House and Senate leadership are indicating that there will not be a budget <br /> at all. He said it is important to remember how much the County is constrained by what the <br /> State does, and everyone should keep pressure on legislators. He said the model of pushing <br /> costs on local governments is frustrating and worrying. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said Cardinal Innovations said it is merging with Vaya Health, <br /> under Vaya's leadership. She said Vaya's CEO indicated that things will continue as normal. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he spoke at a Memorial Day event on May 31. He said <br /> Commissioner Fowler's comments were spot on and the day is about honoring others. <br /> Chair Price said the Memorial Day event was well attended, and Commissioner McKee <br /> did a spectacular job. She said anyone can purchase a brick at the Veteran's memorial to <br /> honor someone. <br /> Chair Price said Orange County's COVID-19 numbers are good, and the emergency <br /> declaration will continue until the end of June. <br /> Chair Price said June 1st is the beginning of hurricane season. <br /> Chair Price said in regards to the revaluation, she is working with staff and there will be <br /> something added to the budget amendments to try to remedy the situation for historical <br /> communities. <br /> Chair Price referred to the ARPA funds, and said it would be good to see where all the <br /> funds are going to be spent, and the plan for the next two years. She said she would like to <br /> know how much of the $28 million will be used in the first year. She said the National <br />