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4 <br /> 1 2050. She said by the end of 2022 Utilities Commission must sign off on Duke Energy's first <br /> 2 carbon plan, setting guidelines for carbon reduction. <br /> 3 Chair Price said over the years, she has received periodic complaints about debris in <br /> 4 people's yards. She said the county has comprehensive land use regulations addressing many <br /> 5 environmental topics and has worked hard to educate local communities on the environmental <br /> 6 management program. She said there have been issues associated with the upkeep of <br /> 7 property and the county can do better. She said issues involve unkempt yards, chemicals, etc., <br /> 8 and some situations need to be addressed by more than one department, and she asked if the <br /> 9 County Attorney and Planning Supervisor would prepare a report outlining available options to <br /> 10 the county to address such nuisance issues. She said it is important to consider how <br /> 11 regulations will be enforced, and who will enforce them. She said she would like to see <br /> 12 departments work together to develop a comprehensive solution to local residents' needs. <br /> 13 Commissioner Bedford reminded Chair Price to ask for volunteers to serve on the <br /> 14 committee that will look at the possible restructuring of the Climate Council. She volunteered to <br /> 15 serve. <br /> 16 Chair Price asked how many people they discussed to serve. <br /> 17 Commissioner Bedford said two or three. <br /> 18 Commissioner Richards also volunteered to serve on the committee. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> 21 <br /> 22 a. Recognition of County Employee Retirements from July 1, 2021 through <br /> 23 September 30, 2021 <br /> 24 The Board recognized and expressed gratitude to recent county employee retirees for <br /> 25 their devotion and service to Orange County and its residents. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 BACKGROUND: <br /> 28 The following employees have retired in the first quarter of this fiscal year: <br /> 29 <br /> First Retirement YRS OF <br /> Name Last Name Title Department Date SERVICE <br /> FACILITIES ENVIR TECH <br /> ERNEST MOORE II SHERIFF 08/18/2021 3 <br /> DEPUTY REGISTER OF <br /> CLAUDE PIERCY DEEDS II REGISTER OF DEEDS 08/31/2021 5 <br /> ADMINISTRATIVE ENVIRONMENT, AG, <br /> LISA BRASHEAR SUPPORT I PARKS & REC 07/31/2021 16 <br /> HOUSING & COMM <br /> ANGELA ROCKETT OFFICE ASSISTANT II DEVELOPMENT 07/30/2021 19 <br /> DEPUTY FINANCIAL FINANCE AND ADMIN <br /> PAUL LAUGHTON SRVS DIRECTOR SERVICES 08/31/2021 22 <br /> ADMINISTRATIVE <br /> GWEN CAPERS SUPPORT II HUMAN RESOURCES 08/31/2021 32 <br /> SOLID WASTE SOLID WASTE <br /> BLAIR POLLOCK PLANNER MANAGEMENT 07/30/2021 33 <br /> EMERGENCY <br /> TRUDY LUCAS TELECOMMUNICATOR SERVICES 07/31/2021 34 <br /> 30 The Orange County Board of Commissioners thanked each of these retirees for their service to <br /> 31 Orange County and for their dedication in meeting the primary mission of Orange County, in <br /> 32 serving residents with fairness, respect and understanding. <br /> 33 <br />