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10 <br /> 1 Slide #11 <br /> Thank You Judges <br /> Barry Buehler <br /> Barry is an 83-year-old retired physicist.In 2015,my wife and I moved from Connecticut to <br /> Hillsborough NC.My only serious hobby was playing duplicate bridge;however,I had always been <br /> interested in photography.Shortly after settling in North Carolina,(joined the Chapel Hill Camera <br /> Club and purchased my first"real"camera.I enjoy photographing a wide range of subjects, <br /> especially architecture,people,and nature.Currently,I use a Canon I R5 as well as the camera <br /> on my Google Pixel phone. <br /> Margo Taussig Pinkerton <br /> Margo Taussig Pinkerton of Barefoot Contessa Photo <br /> Adventures spent decades traveling the world for <br /> Fortune 500 clients.Her images have appeared in <br /> numerous magazines,calendars and coffee-table <br /> books and are in collections worldwide,including <br /> Yale's Beinecke Archives.Margo loves mentoring <br /> others and seeks passion and simplicity In her <br /> photographs. <br /> Jennifer Scheib <br /> Jennifer Scheib is a candid event photographer with over 20 <br /> - I years of experience documenting the energy,connection,and <br /> authenticity at heart of community life.Specializing In <br /> work with community events and non-profits,Jen's <br /> photography focuses on unscripted moments thattell a <br /> deeper story and encourage community members to get <br /> { involved-Originally from Pittsburgh,PA and now based In <br /> North Carolina,Jen brings a documentary-style approach ORANGE COUNTY <br /> rooted in curiosity,joy,and a strong sense of place. NOR I'H CAROLINA <br /> 2 <br /> 3 Commissioner Carter asked why there were more entries this year. <br /> 4 Abby Mattingly said she did not have that information, but she plans to add a question to <br /> 5 the application in future years asking how an applicant heard about the contest. She said she <br /> 6 had publicized the event more on social media, reached out to new partners, and printed more <br /> 7 flyers to distribute around the county. <br /> 8 The winners in attendance took a photo with the commissioners. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 5. Public Hearings <br /> 11 a. Public Hearing on 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) for the <br /> 12 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program <br /> 13 The Board held a public hearing on the draft Consolidated Annual Performance Report <br /> 14 (CAPER) for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 BACKGROUND: Each year, Orange County reports on activities undertaken with funds from <br /> 17 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the HOME Program. This <br /> 18 annual report, called the Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER), documents the <br /> 19 progress towards implementing the priorities and activities identified in the Annual Action Plan. <br /> 20 During the 2024 CAPER period (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025), the County had available <br /> 21 approximately $442,802.32 in HOME funds plus $96,636.28 matching funds (contributed by the <br /> 22 Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, as well as the County) totaling $539,438.60 <br /> 23 for eligible housing activities. The County spent $169,165.99 of these available funds on the <br /> 24 provision of tenant-based rental assistance. <br /> 25 <br /> 26 Orange County must hold a public hearing to obtain residents' comments and feedback on the <br /> 27 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER). Members of the public may also submit <br /> 28 comments during the public comment period (September 5 — September 24, 2025) to Aaron <br /> 29 Cohen, Community Development Manager, by email (acohen(a-).orangecountync.gov), by mail <br /> 30 (PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278) or by telephone (919-886-3574). <br />