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59 <br /> 1 The Board then discussed the applicants for the Orange County Schools representatives <br /> 2 on the Bond Education Committee. <br /> 3 Commissioner McKee nominated Jason Johnson. <br /> 4 Commissioner Portie-Ascott nominated Matt Hughes. <br /> 5 Commissioner Fowler nominated Samantha Earnhardt. <br /> 6 Chair Bedford nominated Vina Modaress. <br /> 7 Commissioner McKee nominated Danielle Price. <br /> 8 Commissioner McKee explained how Jason Johnson's experience as a principal at <br /> 9 Orange High School would be beneficial to the committee. <br /> 10 Commissioner Portie-Ascott said Matt Hughes is heavily involved in the community and <br /> 11 served on the previous Bond Education Committee. <br /> 12 Commissioner Fowler explained how Samantha Earnhardt's background and experience <br /> 13 would be beneficial to the committee. <br /> 14 Chair Bedford explained how Vina Modaress's background and experience would be <br /> 15 helpful to the committee. <br /> 16 Commissioner McKee explained how Danielle Price's experience would be helpful to the <br /> 17 committee. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 The Board indicated their support for each nominee with a show of hands. The results <br /> 20 were as follows: <br /> 21 o Jason Johnson received unanimous support. (7 votes) <br /> 22 o Matt Hughes received two votes, from Commissioner Portie-Ascott and Greene. <br /> 23 (2 votes) <br /> 24 o Samantha Earnhardt received votes from Chair Bedford, Vice-Chair Greene, <br /> 25 Commissioner Fowler, Commissioner Hamilton, Commissioner Portie-Ascott, and <br /> 26 Commissioner Richards. (6 votes) <br /> 27 o Vina Modaress received votes from Chair Bedford, Commissioner Fowler, <br /> 28 Commissioner Hamilton, Commissioner McKee, and Commissioner Richards. (5 <br /> 29 votes) <br /> 30 o Danielle Price received one vote from Commissioner McKee. (1 vote) <br /> 31 <br /> 32 Chair Bedford moved to approve Samantha Earnhardt, Jason Johnson, and Vina <br /> 33 Modaress as the OCS representatives on the Bond Education Committee. Commissioner Fowler <br /> 34 seconded the motion. <br /> 35 <br /> 36 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 37 <br /> 38 12. Information Items <br /> 39 • May 21, 2024 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List <br /> 40 • Tax Collector's Report— Numerical Analysis <br /> 41 . Tax Collector's Report— Measure of Enforced Collections <br /> 42 • Tax Assessor's Report— Releases/Refunds under$100 <br /> 43 • Memorandum - Transfer of Master Gardener Funds Held by County to Master Gardener <br /> 44 Volunteer Association of Orange County North Carolina <br /> 45 <br /> 46 13. Closed Session <br /> 47 The previously scheduled closed session was removed from the agenda and will be added to the <br /> 48 agenda for the June 6 budget work session. <br /> 49 <br /> 50 <br />