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17 <br /> Commissioner Fowler said both precautions are recommended. <br /> Laura Jensen said the overflow space is in the hallway outside of the meeting room, <br /> consistent with chairs set up for a vaccine clinic held at Whitted. She said the audio of the <br /> meeting will play in this area so any overflow attendees can keep up with the meeting. <br /> Chair Price said she can vouch for the sound system. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said the Clerk should also check where the Sheriff's Deputies <br /> would like to be positioned. <br /> Laura Jensen said she will follow up on this. She said she has never done in person <br /> meetings here, but will make sure the deputies are accounted for. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton asked if there will be protocol for people who do not comply <br /> with wearing masks. <br /> Laura Jensen said, per John Roberts, public health and safety measures can be set for <br /> meeting, including mandatory mask wearing. She said she will have masks available for <br /> anyone who needs one. She said if people do not comply a Sheriff's Deputy will escort them <br /> from meeting room. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton asked if there is a plan in place if more than one person refuses <br /> to wear a mask. <br /> Laura Jensen said she will develop a plan with the Sheriff's Office, and if this is <br /> approved tonight, her next call will be to the Sheriff's Office. <br /> Chair Price said she can also recess the meeting until folks are in compliance. <br /> Commissioner McKee said the Chair does have the ability to stop meeting until decorum <br /> is established and request deputies remove anyone who does not comply with guidelines. He <br /> said there are additional side rooms off of the main room that could also accommodate any <br /> need for overflow. He said the Chair can also ask people to rotate out of the room after <br /> speaking to accommodate those in overflow. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked if any requirements would be published with notice of the <br /> meeting, so anyone attending would have full knowledge of rules of operating. <br /> Chair Price said yes. <br /> Commissioner McKee said there should be a public announcement on television and <br /> radio, so that everyone can know the rules. <br /> Chair Price asked if the Public Health Director is recommending masks be kept on while <br /> speaking as well. <br /> Laura Jensen said the recommendation is to wear masks throughout the meeting, since <br /> the virus spreads during speech. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked for a reminder of the Clerk's email about the Governor's <br /> declaration of State of Emergency. <br /> Laura Jensen said the BOCC can meet virtually due to Governor's state of emergency <br /> declaration, which has been extended through the end of November. She said if it is not <br /> extended again, the Board will have to move back to in person business meetings. She said <br /> one advantage to moving to in person work sessions, earlier than required, is it enables staff to <br /> work out any issues before being required to return in person for business meetings, which are <br /> more heavily attended. <br /> Commissioner Richards reiterated the reason the Board can meet virtually is because of <br /> the declaration, but the Board is not prohibited from meeting in person. <br /> Laura Jensen said yes, and some surrounding communities are already meeting in <br /> person. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton reminded the Board that the mask mandate is based on local <br /> Orange County rules, and the Board decides when that is lifted. She suggested that staff <br /> speak with school superintendents, to get an idea of what their experience has been meeting in <br /> person and help get better prepared. <br />