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Sheriff Blackwood said they have used places in Alamance County, the Durham County
range extensively, and Wake County’s indoor range, which is quite a distance away. He said
the possibility of an indoor range in Orange County is being considered.
Commissioner Price had no comments.
Commissioner Dorosin said the effort must be made to hold meetings that are apt to
draw a large crowd, at the Whitted Building.
Commissioner Rich had no comments.
Commissioner Jacobs referred to a firing range in Orange County, and asked the Sheriff
if he thinks one for both public and law enforcement use is feasible.
Sheriff Blackwood said yes, and it would be profitable and useful.
Commissioner Jacobs thanked Bonnie Hammersley for sending an electronic copy of
the rural character study out to the full board.
Commissioner Pelissier said she attended a two-day workshop on racial equity which
was transformative for her. She said she will talk to the Manager, and possibly the Sheriff,
about having this training for staff.
Commissioner Pelissier said a major decision was made when the Federal
Transportation Administration (FTA) accepted the environmental impact statement for the
proposed light rail. She said the submission to the FTA included the statement, back up plans
and all public comment; and the FTA accepting the statement means the plan meets adequate
criteria, and everything that the plan promises must be done. She said this allows Go Triangle
to apply to the FTA for the next step in the process, which is preliminary engineering.
Chair McKee said a lot of tonight’s comments can be taken to heart, particularly the
notion of having larger meetings at the Whitted Building.
Chair McKee said there is a very good, affordable housing provider, Eno Haven in
Hillsborough, but noted they have been non-responsive to communication. He said he plans to
follow up on this issue somehow. He said he had been trying to reach them for days, including
putting a note on the manager’s door.
13. Information Items
• February 2, 2016 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List
• Memorandum - Hollow Rock Nature Park Update
• BOCC Chair Letter Regarding Petitions from February 2, 2016 Regular Meeting
14. Closed Session
None
15. Adjournment
A motion was made by Commissioner Burroughs, seconded by Commissioner Rich to
adjourn the meeting at 10:46 p.m.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Earl McKee, Chair
Donna Baker,
Clerk to the Board