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26 <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked what AMI range denied applicants fall into, those that <br /> were denied due to their income. <br /> Blake Rosser said he would have to go back and look at that data. He said that they were <br /> also denying applicants when it was over 50% as well. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked if this data will be on a scorecard, or will it be tracked <br /> quarterly. <br /> Blake Rosser said that he would be happy to update the Board at the frequency they <br /> prefer. He credited his staff for putting together the information. <br /> Commissioner Richards said this type of information is important for the community to <br /> know and to be part of a living document like the strategic plan. <br /> Chair Bedford suggested that the County Manager provide this information at a future <br /> meeting. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said it has proven its point that it is useful to maintain in the budget. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he will share this information with Justice United at a future <br /> meeting. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked for detailed information on how the attorney assisted <br /> 280 people. <br /> 8. Consent Agenda <br /> • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> Chair Bedford removed item 8-t for further discussion. <br /> Commissioner McKee removed item 8-j for further discussion. <br /> • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to <br /> approve the remaining consent agenda, with the exception of items 8-j and 8-t. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> In regard to item 8-t, Commissioner McKee made a motion to clarify that the second <br /> budget public hearing and work session in May will be held on May 29, 2025, in addition to moving <br /> the February 18 business meeting to February 20, 2025 and holding a meeting with the Town of <br /> Carrboro on March 27, 2025. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hamilton. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> In regard to item 8-j, Commissioner McKee asked if there was any information given on <br /> the breakdown of what percentage for distribution would go back to the counties, or would the <br /> increase go to GoTriangle's general budget. <br /> Chair Bedford said none would come back to the counties. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he would not oppose the increase. <br /> Chair Bedford said the tax had not been indexed to inflation. She said the General <br /> Assembly approved it first. <br /> Vice-Chair Greene said it originally started at $5, so indexed to inflation it would be $11. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he would have had a larger issue with the increase if it had <br /> been indexed to inflation. <br />