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