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2 1 Chair Bedford said she will be present for the event on October 19tH 2 Amy Bason, NCACC Deputy Director presented John Roberts, Orange County Attorney, 3 with a plaque in recognition of being named Outstanding County Attorney of the Year at the most 4 recent conference of County Attorneys. She said that John has served in leadership positions 5 within NCACC as well as the Association of County Commissioners, and most notably worked on 6 an internship program to increase diversity amongst his peers in local government attorneys. 7 8 9 1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda 10 11 Chair Bedford dispensed with reading the public charge. 12 13 14 2. Public Comments (Limited to One Hour) 15 a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda 16 Susan Walser spoke on the proposed Orange Grove Rd. Solid Waste Convenience 17 Center. She said she has lived in Bingham Township for 30 years. She said no Bingham resident 18 is interested in having the convenience center in this location. She said she is concerned about 19 the transparency of the decision to place the center at this location. She said the county wanted 20 a site, OWASA gave it to the county, and suddenly it is happening, but it does not seem there 21 was further consideration. She said she used to go to Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG) 22 meetings. She said the county wants to put expensive equipment at this site, but residents are 23 happy with basic equipment at the existing sites. She said residents would like to meet with 24 commissioners to discuss this further. 25 Marilee McTigue said she is also a resident of Bingham Township. She said Chair Bedford 26 was at the second community meeting, and there was only one person who spoke in support of 27 the project. She said smaller solutions and changes can be made at the existing sites that does 28 not cost $2 million. She said Bingham residents are upset about this and feel it is an internally 29 driven project without community input or support. 30 Darion Rapoza said he is a Durham County resident, but he said he is planning to build 31 his retirement home on a lot he recently bought in Efland. He said he expected internet service to 32 come there through the county's efforts to expand broadband, but his house was not included on 33 the map to be serviced by Lumos. He said he has been in communication with Travis Myren and 34 understands that the Board will make the final decision on whether to allocate funds to extend 35 service to his street. He asked them to support that effort. 36 Genevive Harris said she will be speaking about affordable housing, tenant rights, and 37 Section 8. She said she feels like she is a target at the Landings at Winmore and she and her son 38 feel unsafe. She said has reported issues at the Landings at Winmore to many different entities, 39 but no one has responded to her. She asked who could help her with the safety concerns she 40 has. 41 Chair Bedford said staff would follow up with her. 42 43 Chair Bedford stated that Vice-Chair McKee is out of town this evening and Commissioner 44 Richards is ill. 45 46 b. Matters on the Printed Agenda 47 (These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda below.) 48 49 50 51