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1 <br /> APPROVED 6/18/24 <br /> MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> BUSINESS MEETING <br /> May 7, 2024 <br /> 7:00 p.m. <br /> The Orange County Board of Commissioners met for a Business Meeting on Tuesday, May 7, <br /> 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Whitted Human Services Center in Hillsborough, NC. <br /> COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Jamezetta Bedford, and Commissioners Amy <br /> Fowler, Jean Hamilton, Earl McKee, and Phyllis Portie-Ascott <br /> COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Vice-Chair Sally Greene and Commissioner Anna <br /> Richards. <br /> COUNTY ATTORNEYS PRESENT: John Roberts <br /> COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Bonnie Hammersley, Deputy County Manager <br /> Travis Myren, and Clerk to the Board Laura Jensen. (All other staff members will be identified <br /> appropriately below) <br /> Chair Bedford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All commissioners were present, <br /> except Vice-Chair Greene and Commissioner Richards. Chair Bedford said that Vice-Chair <br /> Greene and Commissioner Richards would not be present. <br /> 1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton to <br /> approve an amendment to the agenda adding an additional case to the closed session. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Chair Bedford dispensed with reading the public charge: <br /> The Board of Commissioners pledges its respect to all present. The Board asks those <br /> attending this meeting to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner toward each <br /> other, county staff and the commissioners. At any time should a member of the Board or the public <br /> fail to observe this charge, the Chair will take steps to restore order and decorum. Should it <br /> become impossible to restore order and continue the meeting, the Chair will recess the meeting <br /> until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed. The BOCC asks <br /> that all electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, and computers should please be turned <br /> off or set to silent/vibrate. Please be kind to everyone. <br /> 2. Public Comments (Limited to One Hour) <br /> a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda <br /> Colin Wahl said he is the general manager of UNC Hockey and wants to talk to them about <br /> the practice and games times at the Sportsplex for next year. He said in the last couple of years <br /> they were given preferred ice time, but next year, they have been told they will be given game <br /> times that may start at 10:00 pm or later. He said this will have a negative impact on the team, <br /> including lost ticket sales and preventing top teams from traveling here to play and compete. He <br /> asked that the commissioners intercede and discuss the impact of the late game starts with RFP. <br /> Craig Carter said he is concerned because a 90-year-old resident was sent a certified <br /> letter from the tax office and was required to pay back$7,000 to the county because her farm was <br />