Orange County Board of Commissioners 
 Meeting Summary for November 2, 2023

The Orange County Board of Commissioners conducted a business meeting on Thursday, November 2, 2023.  A replay of the meeting is viewable at the following link:  http://www.orangecountync.gov/967/Meeting-Videos.       

The agenda included the items below.  The following is a brief summary of the Board’s actions.  This summary should not be viewed as official minutes.

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

4.  Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations

a.  Resolution Endorsing Consensus Principles II for Revised Falls Lake Rules

The Board approved a resolution of support for the Upper Neuse River Basin Association Consensus Principles II for the revised Falls Lake Rules (also referred to as the revised Falls Lake Nutrient Management Strategy). (Unanimous)

6.  Regular Agenda

a.  Orange County Climate Action Plan and Greenhouse Gas Inventory – Final Report

The Board received the final Climate Action Plan containing the Greenhouse Gas inventory report from Bluestrike Environmental Consulting and approved the Climate Action Plan. (Unanimous)

7.  Reports

a.  Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness – 2023 Data Update 

The Board received an overview of the work of the Partnership, including updated system-level data about homelessness in Orange County submitted to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development earlier this year, obstacles, and successes.

8. Consent Agenda 

a.  Minutes (Approved)

b.  Motor Vehicle Property Tax Releases/Refunds (Approved)

c.  Property Tax Releases/Refunds (Approved)

d.  Late Applications for Property Tax Exemption/Exclusion (Approved)

e.  Procurement of Four (4) Emergency Services Vehicles (Approved)

f.   Amendments to the Employment Agreements – County Manager and County Attorney (Approved)

g.  Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee (CAC) – Creation, Policies and Procedures, and Initial Appointments (Approved)

h.  Resolution Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (Approved)