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2 <br /> will not be minutes because it was not an official meeting. She petitioned for a subcommittee of <br /> three commissioners and appropriate staff to be developed to review existing evaluation methods <br /> of the manager, attorney, and clerk and she asked that this be done after budget season. She <br /> also petitioned for a dashboard on the county website showing the impact of federal funding cuts. <br /> Chair Bedford reminded the Board about the ribbon cutting at the Drakeford Library <br /> Complex and that they have time allotted for remarks. She said her husband went to the Repair <br /> Cafb and encouraged people to bring broken items to a future event so they can be repaired and <br /> reused. She said that they were able to fix a clock that he brought and that it was all for free. She <br /> said it is a non-profit and they volunteer time and supplies to fix broken items for free. She said <br /> that she created a document with the learning needs they want to go over and she is mentioning <br /> this to get it in the public record. She said they need more time to pay attention so they will not <br /> be able to follow the calendar exactly as planned. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she is part of the interview process for a new GoTriangle CEO <br /> this week and they have four more to go. <br /> Commissioner Carter said the vernal equinox will be on March 20. She said there are <br /> many people who celebrate the first day of spring and wished everyone a happy day. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he is happy spring is here. He said the Orange Grove FD put <br /> on a breakfast and he attended that on Saturday. He suggested that people go and enjoy the <br /> fellowship. He echoed Commissioner Portie-Ascott's comments on the number of housing units <br /> needed in Orange County. He said they will need to figure out some way to address affordable <br /> housing needs in the county. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said on Friday, May 30 the Orange County Health Department will <br /> host an event regarding measles at the Whitted Building in Hillsborough. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. OWASAAnnual Update Presentation <br /> The Board received a presentation and information from the Orange Water and Sewer Authority <br /> (OWASA) on recent activities. <br /> BACKGROUND: At the beginning of each calendar year, OWASA representatives appear before <br /> the Board of Commissioners to make a presentation on recent OWASA activities. Orange County <br /> appointees Michael Hughes and Johnny Randall and OWASA Executive Director Todd Taylor will <br /> present the annual update. A presentation on the Water Bill Relief Program will be given by Mary <br /> Tiger, OWASA Director of Community Relations. <br /> Michael Hughes, Orange County appointee to the OWASA Board of Directors, introduced <br /> OWASA staff in attendance and made the following presentation: <br /> Slide#1 <br /> OrangeOrange Water and Sewer Authority <br />