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2 <br /> 3. Announcements, Petitions and Comments by Board Members <br /> Commissioner Richards said she does not have any announcements or comments. <br /> Commissioner Bedford announced that the retreat planning committee met over the <br /> weekend and determined it should be postponed until June. The Clerk will send a Doodle poll to <br /> determine the date. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said the first Library Task Force meeting took place recently and <br /> they are just at the beginning of the process. She said that the group determined they will use a <br /> facilitator and discussed the history of the libraries to this point. She said the group will meet <br /> again using a facilitator. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said she attended the Board of Health meeting on January 26, <br /> 2022. She said that the Capital Needs Work Group met on January 27, 2022 and received <br /> reports from the schools on maintenance needs. She said there was good discussion on best <br /> practices and making plans for the future. She said that the Solid Waste Advisory Group met on <br /> January 31, 2022 and they are working on a master plan and educating the public on recycling <br /> of appropriate materials. She noted that the recycling center at University Place will be closed <br /> on May 31, 2022 due to redevelopment of the area. She petitioned the Board to form a <br /> subcommittee to determine how best to evaluate the county attorney, manager, and clerk since <br /> the county is rolling out a new evaluation system for all other employees. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she and Commissioner Richards attended a tour of the <br /> Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center. She said that the Ag Summit is <br /> scheduled for February 8-10t" online. <br /> Chair Price clarified the dates for the Ag Summit are February 15, 16, and 17, 2022 and <br /> noted that the agendas are posted for each day. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he and Commissioner Fowler met with the GoTriangle <br /> Special Tax Board and he was elected Chair. He said he will send the Board PowerPoints and <br /> other materials received at that meeting. He announced that he and Commissioner Greene will <br /> be meeting with the Broadband task Force tomorrow. He said that the subcommittee of the task <br /> force has been meeting to go over the four RFPs received, so there will likely be quick <br /> movement after the next couple of weeks. <br /> Chair Price thanked the towns for their participation in the Assembly of Governments <br /> meeting. She also announced that the Workforce Development Board will be discussed at the <br /> February 8, 2022 Work Session. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. Presentation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FYE 6/30/2021 <br /> The Board received the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year <br /> ended June 30, 2021 and considered approving a Local Government Commission (LGC) <br /> Amended Audit Contract. <br /> BACKGROUND: The ACFR reports on all financial activity of the County for the fiscal year July <br /> 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Cherry Bekaert, LLP, a firm of Certified Public Accountants, <br /> audited the financial statements. The financial statements and audit are required by Chapter <br /> 159-34 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The County prepares an Annual <br /> Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) that meets the standards set by the Government <br /> Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The ACFR is submitted to the GFOA in order to be <br /> awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The financial <br /> report for the Orange County Sportsplex, as required under the management contract, is <br /> included in the County's ACFR. <br />