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21 <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said she would like to table a decision on this ordinance and <br /> would like for a task force of commissioners, school boards, and law enforcement to produce a <br /> solution that would protect students and also take into consideration the public's comments and <br /> concerns. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to <br /> defer consideration of this discussion. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he thinks this issue needs more public input and asked those <br /> in the room and those watching at home to step up and participate. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked for clarification on the word tabling. <br /> John Roberts said it means they would bring the topic back but not necessarily the exact <br /> ordinance. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said she has no opposition for a committee to work on student <br /> safety. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she stands by her comments previously and appreciates <br /> comments tonight. <br /> John Roberts said in their rules of procedure they have substituted the word table with <br /> "defer consideration." He said that if not brought back within one hundred days, this would die. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to <br /> defer consideration of this item. <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 6 (Commissioner Fowler, Commissioner Greene, Commissioner Hamilton, <br /> Commissioner McKee, Chair Price, Commissioner Richards); Nays (Commissioner <br /> Bedford) <br /> MOTION PASSES 6-1 <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner McKee, to <br /> establish a task force with county staff and commissioner representatives, school staff and <br /> school board members, sheriff's staff, and members of the public to look at this issue. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Chair Price said she hopes the public can make a few in-roads to make comments and <br /> connect with the school board members. <br /> 7. Reports <br /> None. <br /> 8. Consent Agenda <br /> • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda <br /> Commissioner Bedford requested to remove item 8-e from the Consent Agenda. <br />