Minutes 05-21-2024-Business Meeting

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2 recognition could be planned over the summer months, and then it might take place during the fall of 2024. Note that David Stancil has been the Director of the ERCD, now Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation, since it was established and has a wealth of information and institutional memory to share. Not surprisingly, none of the commissioners who were on the board in 1998 — Commissioners Brown, Carey, Crowther, Gordon, Halkiotis — are still on the board. However, since in 1998 1 proposed the creation of the environmental department (ERCD) and the program now known as Lands Legacy, I have easy access to the county documents describing the establishment of both. I would like to share those documents which I think should be highlighted." Commissioner Richards arrived at 7:05 pm. b. Matters on the Printed Agenda (These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda below.) 3. Announcements, Petitions and Comments by Board Members Commissioner Hamilton said she met with the executive director of Central Pines Regional Council on May 131h to talk about how things are going and asked some questions about services for Orange County, including if there are funds available for capital needs and other issues. She said the Capital Needs Work Group met on May 151h and created a schedule of meetings for the rest of the year and discussed ongoing goals for that group. She said this afternoon she attended the Advisory Council on Aging meeting. She shared she is now chair of that council. She said the Area Plan for Aging will come out tomorrow at the Board of Delegates meeting for Central Pines. She said she looks forward to being chair and sharing information between the Board and the council effectively. Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she attended the Research Triangle Regional Partnership Gala and heard the annual State of the Region report. She said it focused on the area's strength in biotech and foreign direct investment. She said the guest speakers talked about biomanufacturing and a hub for European investment here. She said last night, she attended awards night at Cedar Ridge High School last night and was impressed that students were recognized for achievements outside of academics. She said she also attended the Orange County Be Well event sponsored by DSS and the Health Department on May 10th. She said it featured dental screenings, blood pressure checks, mammograms, and information was provided on mental health resources. Finally, she said she attended the Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative meeting where they reviewed and voted on the 2024 Annual Action Plan, which will be discussed tonight. Commissioner Fowler said last Friday she attended an IDEAL Community Action Team meeting. She said they focus on inclusive housing for folks with disabilities and aging in place. She said there are four model communities being monitored, and the team is being reworked into 3 work groups and she will likely join policy work group. She said she attended a panel discussion by Hope Renovations last Thursday. She said this program gives introductory training in construction to women and provides repairs for seniors. She said they received a federal grant to subsidize trainees during training which increases accessibility for female heads of household. She said she also attended the Visitors Bureau Open House the same day. She said she plans to attend Chamber State of the Community event on Thursday. Finally, she recognized the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. Chair Bedford said there will be a ceremony at the Veteran's Memorial on Monday. She announced the Nature of Orange Photography contest and said the deadline is May 31 st