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March 4, 2013 (Work Session) Page 1439 County Manager - Discuss Modified Work Session Format Mike Downs, County Manager, presented an option to change the work session format. The proposed changes to the work session format would include more casual discussion on items not generally discussed. Per the changed format, the regular meeting would be designated for discussion of items on the agenda with fewer items placed on the consent agenda. Currently, a number of items on the agenda are discussed at both the work session and regular meeting. He requested direction from the Board. A discussion ensued. During discussion Commissioner Burrage expressed support for modifying the work session format; Commissioner Measmer expressed support for keeping the work session in its current format; Vice Chairman White expressed support for the current format and also expressed support for the new format; and Commissioner Morris expressed support for the new format. Vice Chairman White suggested this item be placed on the regular meeting agenda for discussion. County Manager - Essential vs. Non- Essential Update Mike Downs, County Manager, presented updated spreadsheets displaying the results of the Essential versus Non - Essential Programs and Services exercise that was conducted at the Boards' retreat. He advised the handouts are for informational purposes and will be discussed in length at either the April work session or a special meeting. He stated the outcome of the discussion will impact how the budget is prepared. County Manager - Discuss the "Meeting in a Box" Mike Downs, County Manager, advised the "Meeting in a Box" is an annual event organized by the NCACC (North Carolina Association of County Commissioners) to allow the commissioners to advocate their goals and objectives to the local legislative delegates. He advised the clerk is in the process of soliciting available dates from the legislative delegates and will forward them to the Board to select a meeting date. Vice Chairman White requested staff to research if the legislative representatives supported any of the Boards' goals from the previous year. Discussion Items For Action at March 18. 2013 Mee BOC - Discuss Beaufort County Resolution to Defend Second Amendment Riahts Commissioner Burrage presented a request for a resolution to defend second amendment rights. Commissioner Morris expressed support for a resolution and also expressed concern over the removal of citizens' rights. He inquired about the county attorney's opinion regarding the content in the resolution adopted by the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners. Richard Koch, County Attorney, reviewed provisions in the resolution adopted by the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners. He also responded to questions from the Board. Commissioner Burrage stated he was not necessarily in support of the resolution adopted by Beaufort County, but that he is in support of protecting second amendment rights. A discussion ensued. Mr. Koch was directed to draft a resolution in support of defending second amendment rights, incorporating concepts as discussed. It was the consensus of the Board to place the resolution on the April agenda for discussion. County Manager - NCDOT Request to Purchase Right -of -Way Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented the following information related to the NCDOT request to purchase right -of -way: The NC Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) submitted a request on August 30, 2012 to purchase right -of -way for the extension of George Liles Parkway. The affected parcel is the part of land purchased for Winkler Middle School but the planned road extension does not affect the school or its facilities. The Board originally approved sale of .608 acres for $18,825.00. It has been determined that additional acres are needed, therefor