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Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm · Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Regular meeting Environment and sustainabilityParks and recreationSubdivision and site plansAppointments and personnelBudget and appropriationsContracts and procurementGrants and outside fundingRezoningComprehensive planEconomic development incentivesHealth and human servicesHousing and affordabilityIntergovernmental agreementsPolice and public safetySchools and education

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Agenda items (82)

Procedural · 19Contract or award · 11Closed session · 9Presentation · 7Other · 6Public hearing · 6Proclamation or recognition · 5Resolution · 5Staff or committee report · 5Budget action · 3Consent agenda · 2Ordinance · 2Minutes approval · 1Appointment · 1
  1. Work Session - 1:00 PM - Historic Courthouse Courtroom
    Procedural
  2. CALL TO ORDER
    Procedural
  3. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA
    Procedural
    approved · Fail · A motion was made by Commissioner David Delaney, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to adopt the agenda with both proposed addition of the resolution in support of the kids over corporations' campaign and a discussion regarding the board vacancy filling process, including the timeline and applicable legal requirements. The motion failed by the following vote:
  4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
    Presentation
  5. 26-0143 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
    Proclamation or recognition
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the 26-15 resolution recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  6. 26-0150 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness month
    Proclamation or recognition
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 26-16 resolution recognizing May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness month was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  7. 26-0170 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing Black Maternal Health Week in Chatham County
    Proclamation or recognition
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 26-17 resolution recognizing Black Maternal Health Week in Chatham County was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  8. 26-0180 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing May 2026 Older Americans Month in Chatham County
    Proclamation or recognition
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 26-18 resolution recognizing May 2026 Older Americans Month in Chatham County was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  9. 26-0169 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing County Government Awareness and Participation in the “We Are Counties” Campaign
    Proclamation or recognition
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner David Delaney, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 26-19 resolution recognizing County Government Awareness and Participation in the “We Are Counties” Campaign was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  10. 26-0196 Vote to adopt a resolution opposing modifications to the county property tax authority
    Resolution
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner David Delaney, that the 26-20 resolution opposing modifications to the county property tax authority was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  11. RECESS
    Procedural
  12. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
    Procedural
  13. 26-0172 The Public Comment Session is held to give residents an opportunity to speak on any item. The session is no more than thirty minutes long to allow as many as possible to speak. Speakers are limited to no more than three minutes each and may not give their time to another speaker. Speakers are asked to sign up in advance. Comments are always welcome in writing
    Procedural
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  14. BOARD PRIORITIES
    Procedural
  15. 26-0176 Receive a presentation on farmland preservation prioritization mapping project and vote to approve $25,000 farmland preservation funding request for conservation easement acquisition
    Presentation Environment and sustainability
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Howard, to approve an additional $25,000 from the Farmland Preservation Fund for the conservation easement acquisition project. The motion carried by the following vote:
  16. 26-0175 Receive a presentation on the Pittsboro Redevelopment Project
    Presentation
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  17. 26-0157 Receive a presentation on the MoveChatham Multimodal Transportation Perceptions & Needs Study
    Presentation
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  18. 26-0152 Receive a presentation from the Recreation Advisory Committee for the Annual Summary Report
    Presentation Parks and recreation
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  19. RECESS
    Procedural
  20. 26-0186 Receive a presentation and demonstration on the new GIS Flooding Application
    Presentation
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  21. 26-0177 Receive a presentation on the Board of Commissioners’ Rules of Procedure
    Presentation
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner David Delaney, to approve the amendments to the Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedures as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
  22. 26-0184 Discuss emerging technologies, data collection, and the contract with Flock Safety
    Contract or award
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  23. CLOSED SESSION
    Closed session
  24. 26-0207 Vote to go into closed session NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations
    Closed session Economic development incentives
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Gomez Flores, to go into closed session NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations. The motion c…
  25. 26-0206 Vote to come out of closed session
    Closed session
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to come out of closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:
  26. 26-0161 Vote to go into closed session NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) to establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease
    Closed session Contracts and procurement
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to go into closed session NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) to establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of …
  27. 26-0197 Vote to come out of closed session
    Closed session
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, to come out of closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:
  28. 26-0198 Vote to go into closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with an attorney retained by the County in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege
    Closed session
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to go into closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with an attorney retained by the County in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege. The motion carried by the following vote:
  29. 26-0199 Vote to come out of closed session
    Closed session
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, to come out of closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:
  30. 26-0200 Vote to go into closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee
    Closed session Appointments and personnel
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Karen Howard, to go into closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The motion carried by the…
  31. 26-0201 Vote to come out of closed session
    Closed session
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Delaney, to come out of closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:
  32. End of Work Session
    Procedural
  33. RECESS
    Procedural
  34. Regular Session - 6:00 PM - Historic Courthouse Courtroom
    Procedural
  35. CALL TO ORDER
    Procedural
  36. INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    Procedural
  37. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
    Procedural
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, that the regular session agenda was approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
  38. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
    Consent agenda
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the consent agenda was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  39. 26-0188 Vote to approve the October 17, 2025 Climate Change Day 1 Retreat Minutes
    Other Environment and sustainability
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the October 17, 2025 Climate Change Day 1 Retreat Minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  40. 26-0195 Vote to approve the October 20, 2025 Work and Regular Session Minutes
    Minutes approval
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the October 20, 2025 Work and Regular Session Minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  41. 26-0189 Vote to approve the November 6, 2025 Climate Change Day 2 Retreat Minutes
    Other Environment and sustainability
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the November 6, 2025 Climate Change Day 2 Retreat Minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  42. 26-0163 Vote to adopt an amended resolution approving the 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule and FY 2027 Budget Calendar
    Resolution Budget and appropriations
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to adopt an amended 26-22 resolution approving the 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule and FY 2027 Budget Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
  43. 26-0158 Vote to adopt a resolution for the NCDOT Road Addition for Bonterra Way in the Bonterra Subdivision
    Resolution Subdivision and site plans
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that 26-23 resolution for the NCDOT Road Addition for Bonterra Way in the Bonterra Subdivision was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  44. 26-0159 Vote to adopt a resolution for the NCDOT Road Addition for Seaforth Preserve Drive in the Seaforth Preserve Subdivision
    Resolution Subdivision and site plans
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that 26-24 Resolution for the NCDOT Road Addition for Seaforth Preserve Drive in the Seaforth Preserve Subdivision was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  45. 26-0181 Vote to adopt an interlocal agreement resolution with the Town of Siler City to conduct a feasibility study for a new park for ages 14-25, using Healthy Communities grant funds
    Budget action Grants and outside fundingIntergovernmental agreementsParks and recreation
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the interlocal agreement 26-25 resolution with the Town of Siler City to conduct a feasibility study for a new park for ages 14-25, using Healthy Communities grant funds was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  46. 26-0151 Vote to adopt the project ordinance for the Haw River Trail Pegg Tract Improvements and the amended project ordinances for Siler City Center for Active Living Renovations, Radio System Upgrade, Detention Center Generator and Haw River Recreational Trail
    Ordinance Parks and recreation
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that he project ordinance for the Haw River Trail Pegg Tract Improvements and the amended project ordinances for Siler City Center for Active Living Renovations, Radio System Upgrade, Detention Center Generator and Haw River Recreational Trail was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  47. 26-0179 Vote to approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
    Budget action Budget and appropriations
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendments were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  48. 26-0162 Vote to appoint Caroline Trageser as the Member Under Age 21 to the Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
    Appointment Appointments and personnelPolice and public safety
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to appoint Caroline Trageser as the Member Under Age 21 to the Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
  49. 26-0154 Vote to receive the Tax Collector’s Departmental Report for February 2026
    Staff or committee report
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the Tax Collector’s Departmental Report for February 2026 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  50. 26-0174 Vote to approve Tax Releases and Refunds for March 2026
    Budget action
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the Tax Releases and Refunds for March 2026 were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  51. 26-0155 Vote to approve the 2025 Tax Lien Advertisement
    Other
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 2025 Tax Lien Advertisement was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  52. 26-0160 Vote to approve the name of four private roads in Chatham County listed as Tysor Farm Rd, Hidden Meadow Rd, Lavender Hill Rd, and Jeju Ct
    Other
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the name of four private roads in Chatham County listed as Tysor Farm Rd, Hidden Meadow Rd, Lavender Hill Rd, and Jeju Ct was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  53. 26-0171 Vote to approve an easement with Duke Energy for the installation of street lights on Sanford Road in Pittsboro
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that an easement with Duke Energy for the installation of street lights on Sanford Road in Pittsboro was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  54. 26-0146 Vote to approve an agreement with North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for the Great Trails State Program Grant in the amount of $251,294.00
    Contract or award Grants and outside funding
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that an agreement with North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for the Great Trails State Program Grant in the amount of $251,294.00 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  55. 26-0165 Vote to approve an agreement with DEVNET Incorporated for Property Tax Software for $109,385.18 each year for five years
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that an agreement with DEVNET Incorporated for Property Tax Software for $109,385.18 each year for five years was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  56. 26-0167 Vote to approve a contract with North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to support the Dry Creek Farm Phase I conservation easement acquisition in the amount of $212,898.16
    Contract or award Environment and sustainability
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that a contract with North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to support the Dry Creek Farm Phase I conservation easement acquisition in the amount of $212,898.16 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  57. 26-0168 Vote to approve a contract with MXI Environmental Services, LLC for the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste materials
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that a contract with MXI Environmental Services, LLC for the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste materials was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  58. 26-0178 Vote to approve a sole source purchase with AWE Learning for bilingual early literacy stations
    Other Contracts and procurement
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that a sole source purchase with AWE Learning for bilingual early literacy stations was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  59. 26-0183 Vote to approve a sole source contract with McNaughton for book lease services
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Gomez Flores, that a sole source contract with McNaughton for book lease services was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  60. 26-0149 Vote to approve a contract with Monarch for $200,000 to establish an adult day program in Chatham County
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that a contract with Monarch for $200,000 to establish an adult day program in Chatham County was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  61. 26-0148 Vote to accept an additional $31,273 for Public Health Infrastructure Workforce Development funding from the CDC through NC DHHS to support staff development, communications, and other department needs with a focus on the public health foundational capabilities
    Other Health and human services
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to accept an additional $31,273 for Public Health Infrastructure Workforce Development funding from the CDC through NC DHHS to support staff development, communications, and other department needs with a focus on the public health foundational capabilities. The motion carried by the following vote:
  62. 26-0187 Vote to approve an agreement with Autoagent Data Solutions, LLC. for the Implementation, Hosting and Maintenance of the Online Payment Portal Solution known as “MuniciPay” for the Tax Department
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that an agreement with Autoagent Data Solutions, LLC. for the Implementation, Hosting and Maintenance of the Online Payment Portal Solution known as “MuniciPay” for the Tax Department was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  63. 26-0191 Vote to approve a letter of commitment for Beacon Management Corporation from the Housing Trust Fund in support of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application
    Contract or award Housing and affordability
  64. 26-0166 Vote to approve the amendments to the Chatham County Subdivision Regulations; specifically, section 7, Requirements and Minimum Standards for Improvements, Reservations, and Design incorporating all standards of the North Carolina State Fire Code Appendix D
    Ordinance Subdivision and site plans
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that he amendments to the Chatham County Subdivision Regulations; specifically, section 7, Requirements and Minimum Standards for Improvements, Reservations, and Design incorporating all standards of the North Carolina State Fire Code Appendix D was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  65. End of Consent Agenda
    Consent agenda
  66. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
    Procedural
  67. 26-0173 The Public Comment Session is held to give residents an opportunity to speak on any item. The session is no more than thirty minutes long to allow as many as possible to speak. Speakers are limited to no more than three minutes each and may not give their time to another speaker. Speakers are asked to sign up in advance. Comments are always welcome in writing
    Procedural
  68. PUBLIC HEARINGS
    Public hearing
  69. 26-0094 Hold a public hearing and vote to approve a legislative request by Jeffrey Jones, attorney representing residents and parties in Chatham County to permanently close and abandon a portion of NC HWY 902 right of way
    Public hearing
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the ordinance permanently closing and abandoning the specified portion of the NC Highway 902 right-of-way was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  70. 26-0095 Hold a legislative public hearing requested by the Chatham County Planning Department to amend the effective date of the adopted Unified Development Ordinance from June 1st, 2026, to June 1st, 2027, as a result of legislative action S382
    Public hearing
    referred · This Agenda Item was referred to the Planning Board.
  71. 26-0096 Hold a legislative public hearing general use rezoning requested by EC PROPCO, LLC to rezone Parcels 5377, 5376, 78264, 5470 from R-1 Residential to Ind-H Heavy Industrial, on 292.288 acres, located off Christian Chapel Church Rd., Cape Fear Township
    Public hearing Rezoning
    referred · This Agenda Item was referred to the Planning Board.
  72. 26-0156 Hold a Legislative public hearing requested by Toll Southeast LP Company Inc. for a map amendment to the Chatham Cary Joint Land Use Plan for parcel 19986, being approximately 6.5 acres, located at 955 Earnest Jones Rd, from Very Low Density Residential to Low Density Residential
    Public hearing Comprehensive plan
    referred · This Agenda Item was referred to the Planning Board.
  73. RECESS
    Procedural
  74. 26-0098 Hold a legislative public hearing rezoning requested by Fearrington Property Development, LLC to rezone Parcels 2867, 2868, 2869, 2842, 2807, 2820, 95254, located off 724 Andrews Store Rd, Parker Herndon Rd, and Morris Rd., from R-1 Residential to CD-CC Conditional District Compact Community, being approximately 371.822 acres, Baldwin Township
    Public hearing Parks and recreationRezoning
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Karen Howard, to continue the legislative public hearing rezoning requested by Fearrington Property Development, LLC to rezone Parcels 2867, 2868, 2869, 2842, 2807, 2820, 95254, located off 724 Andrews Store Rd, Parker Herndon Rd, and Morris Rd., from R-1 Residential to CD-CC Conditional District Compact Community, bei…
  75. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REPORT
    Staff or committee report
  76. CLERK'S REPORT
    Staff or committee report
  77. MANAGER’S REPORT
    Staff or committee report
  78. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
    Staff or committee report
  79. ADJOURNMENT
    Procedural
    adjourned · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner David Delaney, that the meeting was adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
  80. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA
    Procedural
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, that the work session agenda was approved with the addition of the resolution in support of the kids over corporations' campaign. The motion carried by the following vote:
  81. Resolution of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners in Support of the Kids Over Corporations Campaign to Prioritize Public Schools and Communities
    Resolution Schools and education
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Karen Howard, that the 26-21 resolution in Support of the Kids Over Corporations Campaign to Prioritize Public Schools and Communities was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  82. Discuss the contract with Flock Safety
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, to cancel the Flock Safety contract. The motion carried by the following vote:

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