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3 <br /> done by the architect and designer at the beginning of the process, and there have continued to <br /> be discussions about appropriate staffing levels. She said she talked with the Sheriff today and <br /> he is supportive of the idea, and she'd like for him to be part of this analysis. She said if the Board <br /> can discuss this in the fall, they will be in a better position next budget cycle. She said staffing <br /> levels also impact the Criminal Justice Resources Department programming and she hopes to <br /> figure out how to get some of those things incorporated. <br /> Chair Bedford said she also attended the retirement celebration at the Sheriff's Office <br /> today and it was very sentimental. She said the retirees served the county for many years and <br /> put their hearts and souls into their work. Chair Bedford said she attended the Juneteenth <br /> celebration at the Eno Arts Mill, and it was a wonderful celebration. She said she attended the <br /> DSS board today. She said they are steady on the number of kids in foster care and there is <br /> pending legislation to increase subsidies for families that are licensed foster care households. <br /> She said if anyone is interested in fostering, visit the county website and contact DSS. <br /> Chair Bedford invited Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board, to share an update on the closed <br /> session for staff evaluations. <br /> Laura Jensen stated that the new date for the closed session for staff evaluations will be <br /> Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She said the meeting is planned to be held at Whitted, and the <br /> only subject will be personnel evaluations. <br /> Vice-Chair McKee said he received a call today from a resident who wanted to speak on <br /> matters not on the printed agenda, and asked the Board to hear from that person now since they <br /> arrived after that portion of the agenda. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT: <br /> Delores Bailey thanked the Board of Commissioners for their help, assistance, and caring <br /> about EmPOWERment. She said all the money has been raised for the Peach Apartments. She <br /> said there will be 10 units located at 107 Johnson St. in Chapel Hill for 30% AMI and below <br /> families. She thanked the Board for their support. She said she expects construction will break <br /> ground in August or September and there will be two studio units, 4 one-bedroom, 3 two-bedroom, <br /> and 1 three-bedroom unit. She said she will stay for an agenda item later in the meeting to speak <br /> on the importance of government conveying land to non-profits just like for this project. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/Special Presentations <br /> None. <br /> 5. Public Hearings <br /> None. <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> a. Approval of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Ordinances and County Fee Schedule <br /> The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Ordinances and County Fee Schedule. <br /> BACKGROUND: At the June 8, 2023 budget work session, the Board of County <br /> Commissioners made decisions regarding the County's FY2023-24 budget. See the following <br /> attachments related to those decisions: <br /> • Attachment 1 — the Resolution of Intent to Adopt the FY 2023-24 Orange County <br /> Budget outlines the actions approved by the Board of County Commissioners on June <br /> 8, 2023 <br /> • Attachment 2 — the FY 2023-24 Budget Ordinance is the legislation implementing the <br />