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1 <br /> APPROVED 1/21125 <br /> MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> BUSINESS MEETING <br /> December 10, 2024 <br /> 7:00 p.m. <br /> The Orange County Board of Commissioners met for a Business Meeting on Tuesday, December <br /> 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Southern Human Services Center in Hillsborough, NC. <br /> COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT. Chair Jamezetta Bedford, Vice-Chair Jean Hamilton, <br /> and Commissioners Marilyn Carter,Amy Fowler, Sally Greene, Earl McKee (arrived at 7:05 p.m.), <br /> and Phyllis Portie-Ascott <br /> COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None. <br /> COUNTY ATTORNEYS PRESENT. John Roberts <br /> COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Travis Myren, Interim Deputy County Manager <br /> Caitlin Fenhagen, 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 for Commissioner McKee. <br /> 1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda <br /> There were no changes to the agenda. <br /> 2. Public Comments (Limited to One Hour) <br /> a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda <br /> Chair Bedford dispensed with reading the public charge. <br /> NC Representative Renee Price discussed the recent installation of a bench along the <br /> River Walk in Hillsborough in memory of John "Blackfeather" Jeffries, which was previously <br /> approved by the Board of Commissioners. She thanked the Orange County staff who were <br /> involved in installing and later helping with the unveiling ceremony. She said the event was really <br /> community oriented. <br /> b. Matters on the Printed Agenda <br /> (These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda below.) <br /> 3. Announcements, Petitions and Comments by Board Members <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she attended the Cooperative Extension Leadership <br /> meeting. She said that this year for the first time, Cooperative Extension hosted Kids Voting and <br /> had over 747 students participated. She said that they will pack bags for community members in <br /> Western NC on December 14' and are accepting volunteers. She said that on January 13th at <br /> 5:30pm, the livestock agent will meet with farmers to hear their needs. She said the Ag Summit <br /> is on February 10". She said she attended the RTP Regional Partnership meeting, and she <br /> expressed gratitude for Steve Brantley's guidance during the meeting. She said they continue to <br /> work toward a Bio-Economy in NC. She said that 18,000 veterans are entering the workforce <br /> annually, they are looking into recruiting veterans. She also attended the"From Campaigning from <br /> Governing" class and will be attending the Essentials of Government class. She also participated <br /> in the holiday parage. <br />