Agenda - 06-07-2022; 8-a - Minutes

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8 Chapel Hill Gerald Boone 21 Chapel Hill Ryan Warner 21 Chapel Hill Stacy Graves 20 Orange Grove Tommy Holmes 47 Orange Grove Tommy Griggs 46 Orange Grove Richard Sykes 45 Orange Grove Ben Nichols 43 Orange Grove Jane Waddell 34 Orange Grove Lee Terry 30 Orange Grove Bill Waddell 28 Orange Grove Ricky Baker 20 Orange Grove Allison Eaton 20 Orange Grove Bob Eaton 20 New Hope Mike Tapp 51 New Hope Eddie Walker 28 New Hope Brian Blalock 27 New Hope Cliff Carroll 38 New Hope Howard Pratt 38 Cedar Grove Jeff Borland 34 Cedar Grove Sammy Borland 34 Cedar Grove C.T. Pope 45 Cedar Grove Bill Cole 40 Cedar Grove Sydney Cole 32 Cedar Grove Andy Summers 37 Cedar Grove L.D. Summers 34 1 2 Chair Price said thanked the firefighters. She said being a first responder is tough work, 3 but that the camaraderie between them is phenomenal. She words cannot express how she 4 feels about them and the work that they do and the sacrifices they make for all. 5 Commissioner McKee said that everyone recognizes when a firetruck goes down the 6 road, it is going to save property and lives. He said what is unrecognized is that the work the 7 fire departments do can result in a reduction in homeowner's insurance. He said that the ISO 8 ratings these departments have achieved by their work and dedication is a daunting task. He 9 said for each of these departments to achieve ISO ratings that are almost as good as having 10 water systems and hydrants, and for the town systems to achieve even greater ratings because 11 of that infrastructure, is impressive. He said residents owe them a debt of gratitude because of 12 the reduction in insurance rates that go with this work. 13 Commissioner Richards thanked Bill Waddell for giving her a tour at Orange Grove fire 14 station. She said he discussed radios with her and helped her understand why they are 15 needed. She congratulated Mr. Waddell and all who were recognized. She has a much better 16 appreciation for the work they do and she is grateful for their service. 17 Commissioner Fowler congratulated the retirees. She said she is grateful for their 18 service and sacrifice for the community. She said she is in awe of the many years of service 19 that they have given. She thanked the firefighters. 20 Commissioner Bedford extended her appreciation to the firefighters for their work, which 21 she noted is round the clock, 24/7, and 365 days a year. She said it makes a big difference for 22 public safety. 23 Commissioner Hamilton congratulated the firefighters and thanked them for their service. 24 Chair Price thanked the firefighters and led a round of applause in recognition of their 25 service.