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3 <br /> Chair Price said she received an email from the Triangle J Council of Governments <br /> (TJCOG) that they are merging the rural and the metro. She asked for more information on this <br /> from staff. She echoed Commissioner Greene's comments on the new natural park and the <br /> benefits that this will provide to the county. She also congratulated the Arts Commission for <br /> their Big Night In for the Arts fundraiser. She shared that Caitlin Fenhagen, Criminal Justice <br /> Resource Department Director, has signed up to be part of the North Carolina chapter of the <br /> Vera Institute of Justice and their inaugural meeting is tomorrow. She announced that the <br /> Orange County 4-H is having an awards program on Thursday evening at 6:00 pm. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. Recognition of Craig Benedict, Retiring Orange County Planning & Inspections <br /> Director <br /> The Board expressed gratitude to Craig Benedict, retiring Orange County Planning & <br /> Inspections Director, for his devotion and service to Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: After 23 years of dedicated service to the Orange County community, Craig <br /> Benedict is retiring on April 1, 2022. <br /> Craig Benedict began his career of service with Orange County as Planning & Inspections <br /> Director in 1999. Mr. Benedict worked closely with the Orange County Planning Board and <br /> Board of Commissioners on a multitude of issues, projects and initiatives. <br /> The Board of Commissioners expresses its appreciation to Mr. Benedict for his devotion and <br /> service to Orange County residents, Orange County government, and the Board of <br /> Commissioners. <br /> Chair Price read the following letter of recognition honoring Mr. Benedict: <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> Post Office Box 8181 <br /> 300 West Tryon Street <br /> Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 <br /> March 15, 2022 <br /> Dear Mr. Benedict, <br /> With this letter, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners does hereby acknowledge <br /> the dedication and service you have given to Orange County since your hire as Director of <br /> Planning and Inspections on March 1, 1999. <br /> During your time with Orange County, you worked on a variety of different projects and <br /> initiatives that improved the Planning and Inspections department and advanced many goals of <br /> the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). You actively participated in and provided your <br /> expert guidance to the advisory board for your department, the Planning Board. <br /> You also provided guidance to many Commissioners and provided numerous presentations to <br /> help the BOCC understand the complex issues that were brought before them. Your skills as a <br />