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Mark Marcoplos spoke on behalf of "The Coalition for Fair <br /> Representation". He does not agree with the composition of the task force. <br /> He feels that the major source of inequality in the current system is the lack <br /> of institutionalized representation for the minority rural population. He <br /> asked that the Board invite the broad range of community leaders involved in <br /> this issue to a meeting in order to agree on the composition of the task <br /> force. <br /> Dan Coleman, Orange County Greens, feels the proposal does not go <br /> far enough. He does not agree with limiting the task force to representatives <br /> from specific groups. He asked that there not be a limit on the At Large <br /> positions until the Board sees who applies. He feels the time frame is too <br /> short because the issue is complex and will require outreach into the <br /> citizenry. <br /> Helen Urquardt expressed concern with the composition of the task <br /> force and asked that the Coalition for Fair Representation have a <br /> representative on this committee as well as someone from agriculture and a <br /> senior citizen. <br /> Patrick Mulkey expressed concern about the composition. He feels <br /> a representative should be selected from each Township Advisory Council, three <br /> At Large, two from the County School System and one from the Chapel Hill- <br /> Carrboro School System. <br /> Lee Mortimer suggested keeping the composition as presented but <br /> adding more members. He noted that Davidson County recently embarked on a <br /> similar endeavor. <br /> Betty Ibrahim noted that none of the groups included in the <br /> composition seemed to be disenfranchised. She feels that landowners should <br /> be represented. The viewpoints need to be broader to include geographic <br /> diversity and the different perceptions of the population. <br /> The Board discussed at length the composition of the task force. <br /> It was decided that the composition would be expanded by two At Large members. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Insko to approve the charge as presented and the composition as presented <br /> adding two additional At Large members. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> IX. BOARD COMMENTS - NONE <br /> X. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT - NONE <br /> XI. APPOINTMENTS <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Chair Carey to <br /> approve the following appointments: <br /> ARTS COMMISSION <br /> Donald Bergstrom - reappointment to expire 3/30/96 <br /> Kathleen Buck - new appointment to expire 3/30/96 <br /> Marie Vargo Flynn - new appointment to expire 3/30/96 <br /> HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION <br /> Philip Cooke - reappointment to expire 3/30/96 <br /> Bev Foster - reappointment to expire 3/30/96 <br /> Jan Riordan - reappointment to expire 3/30/96 <br /> HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION <br /> Patricia Dickinson - reappointment to expire 3/30/96 <br /> Jean Anderson - reappointment to expire 3/30/96 <br />