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3 1 satisfaction survey. She said that, in light of the protest that took place at Orange County 2 Schools and concerns about intimidation and violence, she petitioned the Board to have 3 discussions about ordinances that can regulate protests in order to increase the chance that 4 things can stay civil at an upcoming work session, including representation from the Sheriff's 5 Office and schools to discuss what might support civility in the community. She thanked John 6 Roberts for researching this topic. 7 Commissioner Fowler congratulated those who ran successful campaigns for mayor and 8 town councils, and schools boards. She also thanked those who were willing to serve and put in 9 time and effort with the goal of benefitting the community. 10 Commissioner Bedford echoed Commissioner Fowler's comments. She reminded 11 commissioners of the Veteran's Day program on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11:00 am at 12 the memorial across from Southern Human Services off of Homestead Rd. 13 Chair Price said there is also a tailgate/drive-thru breakfast at the Passmore Center and 14 anyone interested should sign up by November 9tn 15 Chair Price said that Chapel Hill Pediatrics was visited by Governor Cooper and 16 Secretary Mandy Cohen to highlight the fact the Pfizer vaccine is available to children 5-11 17 years old. She noted this is a milestone in the pandemic. She also said the opioid litigation is 18 moving forward. She and the County Attorney received documents by email, and they will be 19 ready for Board probably around the first meeting in December for approval. She thanked 20 Commissioner Greene and her colleagues in the group that helped make all of this possible. 21 Chair Price said the Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition became aware 22 there is a portrait of John Washington Graham in the old courthouse. She said he was a 23 Confederate major and was the leader of "Leave no Negro alive". She made a petition for the 24 portrait to be removed. She asked John Roberts to advise the Board on who has the authority to 25 remove this portrait. 26 Commissioner Greene said this should be the same procedure as the removal of the 27 portrait of Judge Ruffin which was in the same room. 28 John Roberts said he does not remember the specific process that was followed, but it 29 has been done before and he will get back to the Board on the steps. 30 Chair Price said the Board appealed to then Judge Carl Fox for his approval. She said 31 she is petitioning that this Board at least weigh in if it does not have the final say. 32 Chair Price reminded the public there will be two meetings about the Greene Tract in the 33 next week in the Rogers Road Neighborhood Center. The next day will be a Zoom meeting for 34 people to ask questions and make comments. She also reminded that the Board should have 35 received an invitation for a meeting the Orange County Schools is holding on November 5t" 36 She said there is also a wet paint sale on November 5tn at Eno Arts Mill. 37 Commissioner Richards said there is a lot of misinformation about the information 38 meetings and has received several emails. She asked how to combat the misinformation. She 39 said it creates a lot of unnecessary fear, and her fear is that meetings intended to be 40 informational will turn into something else because people will come geared up for battle. 41 Chair Price said Mayor Lavelle, Mayor Hemminger, and herself issued a statement that 42 was posted several places regarding the intent for the Greene Tract in following what was 43 decided 20 years ago. She acknowledged that some adjustments had to be made due to the 44 environmental study. She and two council members signed a statement even more recently to 45 try to combat some of the misinformation, but it is hard to get people to understand. She said all 46 Commissioners can do is try to continue providing facts. She said it is very difficult when people 47 send out false information, and the best thing they can do is continue to provide correct 48 information. She said she's spoken with people from the Rogers Road community and some of 49 them are concerned with comments supposedly being made on their behalf when they never 50 spoke to them. She said the best thing the Board can do is continue the consistent statement