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mail, through an online form, or by leaving a voicemail that can be played during the meeting. Public comments and public hearing comments will be limited to 350 words or 3 minutes. Normally public hearing comments are not restricted but based on the circumstances surrounding the state of the meetings, it is recommended to impose the temporary restrictions. Motion: I move to adopt the remote participation policy for public comments and public hearings, which includes some restrictions for comments during public hearings, as a temporary measure to allow for public input while the County is under a State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Mover: Kirk Smith For: 7 - Amy Dalrymple, Kevin Dodson, Arianna Del Palazzo, Dr. Andre Knecht, Robert Reives, Cameron Sharpe, Kirk Smith Motion Result: Passed V. F Resolution Requesting North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Allow Executive Order 121 to Expire and Reopen North Carolina for Business, Education, and Social Activity Commissioner Smith requested the Board's consideration of a Resolution Requesting North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Allow Executive Order 121 to Expire and Reopen North Carolina for Business, Education, and Social Activity. Commissioner Reives asked whether any statements included in the Resolution have been researched by the Legal Department. County Attorney Whitney Parrish stated that she had not had a chance to review and verify the information included in the Resolution since it had been sent out earlier that day. Commissioner Reives requested to let the record show that he isn't necessarily in opposition, but is asking that information be verified for accuracy. Commissioner Sharpe also requested to let the record show he is not in opposition but wants a chance to review and asked that the facts be verified. Chair Dalrymple also requested to let the record show that she is not in opposition and hears the comments from the public. She stated that President Trump is expected to put out new guidelines on Thursday and as the Governors adjusts to the new guidelines, the localities will adjust as well. The goal is to keep people healthy and get people back to work. Commissioner Smith asked that the Resolution be placed on the agenda for the first meeting in May. Motion: Motion to table until the Resolution is reviewed by Counsel. Mover: Robert Reives For: 4 - Amy Dalrymple, Kevin Dodson, Robert Reives, Cameron Sharpe Against: 3 - Arianna Del Palazzo, Dr. Andre Knecht, Kirk Smith Motion Result: Passed V. G Consideration of Mask Policy Adopted by Durham County. Commissioner Reives asked the Board to review the policy adopted by the County of Durham related to wearing masks in public. The Clerk has a copy available. Commissioner Knecht made the point that Commissioner's Smith's proposed Resolution would be moot if the discussion is delayed until the next regular meeting on May 4th since the Governor's executive order is set to expire on April 29th. Chair Dalrymple asked the Board about having a meeting next Monday, April 27th, after the President has made his recommendations. The intent of this meeting is to hold further discussion on the Resolution Requesting North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Allow Executive Order 121 to Expire and Reopen North Carolina for Business, Education, and Social Activity and the President's recommendations that will be issued on Thursday. 6