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Earl McKee, Chair
Mark Dorosin, Vice Chair
Mia Burroughs
Barry Jacobs
Bernadette Pelissier
Renee Price
Penny Rich
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Post Office Box 8181
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
March 16, 2016
Dear Commissioners,
At the Board’s March 1, 2016 regular meeting, petitions were brought forth which were reviewed by the
Chair/Vice Chair/Manager Agenda team. The petitions and responses are listed below:
1) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Price that staff review salary levels/issues for Sheriff’s deputies.
Response: Staff to review with Sheriff and provide report to BOCC.
2) Review and consider a request by Commissioners Jacobs and Rich that the Board consider adopting a
resolution supporting the City of Charlotte’s efforts regarding restroom facilities.
Response: Chair to request draft resolution from Commissioner Jacobs.
3) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Jacobs and Rich that staff review opportunities across
County government facilities to designate single user bathrooms as unisex bathrooms.
Response: Staff to conduct inventory and develop cost information.
4) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Dorosin that the County join in/support the City of
Charlotte in any litigation that results from actions related to restroom facilities.
Response: Currently pending and County Attorney will monitor.
5) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Pelissier that staff follow up with advisory boards to
ensure minutes of advisory board meetings are posted on the County website.
Response: Manager to follow up with Department Heads.
6) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Pelissier that the Manager bring the Facility Naming
Policy back to the Board with additional language to address the process for public input and the
parameters for re-naming an existing facility.
Response: Facilities Naming Policy discussion to be scheduled for April 12 th work session.
7) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Rich that allows people who sign up to speak at Board
meetings to receive follow-up, to be aware of BOCC meetings and agendas, etc.
Response: Staff provides materials at each Board meeting allowing residents the opportunity to sign up
for subscription listings (for agendas, meeting notifications, etc.)
Regards,
Earl McKee, Chair
Board of County Commissioners