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4 <br /> provides a path for 70% reduction in carbon emissions before 2030 and carbon neutrality by <br /> 2050. She said by the end of 2022 Utilities Commission must sign off on Duke Energy's first <br /> carbon plan, setting guidelines for carbon reduction. <br /> Chair Price said over the years, she has received periodic complaints about debris in <br /> people's yards. She said the county has comprehensive land use regulations addressing many <br /> environmental topics and has worked hard to educate local communities on the environmental <br /> management program. She said there have been issues associated with the upkeep of <br /> property and the county can do better. She said issues involve unkempt yards, chemicals, etc., <br /> and some situations need to be addressed by more than one department, and she asked if the <br /> County Attorney and Planning Supervisor would prepare a report outlining available options to <br /> the county to address such nuisance issues. She said it is important to consider how <br /> regulations will be enforced, and who will enforce them. She said she would like to see <br /> departments work together to develop a comprehensive solution to local residents' needs. <br /> Commissioner Bedford reminded Chair Price to ask for volunteers to serve on the <br /> committee that will look at the possible restructuring of the Climate Council. She volunteered to <br /> serve. <br /> Chair Price asked how many people they discussed to serve. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said two or three. <br /> Commissioner Richards also volunteered to serve on the committee. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. Recognition of County Employee Retirements from July 1, 2021 through <br /> September 30, 2021 <br /> The Board recognized and expressed gratitude to recent county employee retirees for <br /> their devotion and service to Orange County and its residents. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The following employees have retired in the first quarter of this fiscal year: <br /> First Retirement YRS OF <br /> Name Last Name Title Department Date SERVICE <br /> FACILITIES ENVIR <br /> ERNEST MOORE TECH 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 />