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applications sent off the County Manager who makes the determinations on what outside agency funding is included in her draft budget send to County Commissioners. County Commissioners will decide on final funding for outside agencies later this Spring as part of the FY22-23 Orange County budget. V. Two Cents for Housing: Mrs. Root shared with us that there were an email sent out to us from the chairs of the Affordable Housing Coalition. It has been asked that the town commissioners will approve two pennies on the tax rate. This will help create affordable housing in our surrounding areas. One penny will create about $2.2 million dollars annually, and two pennies would be $4.4.million annually. Mrs. Root discussed the CARES ACT and AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN. She stated that we have received funding from these programs. Funding have allowed housing to hire temporary Emergency Housing Assistance workers and temporary Housing Helpline workers. Funding from these funds need to be spent by December 2024. Mr. Voss wants to know how the office is going with there being short staff. Mrs. Root states she hopes to hire a temporary worker to help around with day-to-day activities. The manger position is posted and we are waiting to post the specialist job until we get a say from the County Manager. Ms. McLendon says there should not be any reason why anyone should pass away in the cold. Ms. Meschko spoke on the two men that passed away in a garage. Says that the shelter stated they were trying to stay safe. Ms. Meschko says being safe should not rule over someone passing away. Ms. McLendon motioned to support the affordable housing coalition. Also requested to ask the county to institute the two cent to raise taxes for affordable housing. All members were in favor. VII. Advisory Board Application Review and Appointment: Mrs. Root states we have four vacancies on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. Members considered the applications and decided to recommend Hasan Abdullah, Anjail Taylor, and Alice Mahood to be appointed to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. A motion was made to submit to the town commissioners the three applicants and to review the others. The board members want to get the membership count up and have a diversity of people on the board. Vill. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:22 PM. Submitted by Alexus Battle, Administrative Support II NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB)