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� <br /> The Board considered making one appointment to the Hyconeechee Regional Library <br /> Board. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner McKee <br /> to appoint Amy Efland to an At-Large position with an expiration date of March 31, 2012. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> d. Hillsborouqh Planninq Board — New Appointment <br /> The Board considered making one first term appointment to the Hillsborough Planning <br /> Board. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger <br /> to appoint Janie Morris to a first term expiring May 31, 2014. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> e. Board of Social Services —Appointment <br /> The Board considered making one second term appointment to the Board of Social <br /> Services. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Hemminger to appoint Patricia Garavaglia to a second term expiring June 30, 2014. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 13. Board Comments <br /> Commissioner Gordon made reference to Triangle Transit news and stated that the <br /> ridership made an all-time new monthly record. In March, there were 124,000+ riders, which is <br /> up 21% over 2010. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that the 19 workshops on the bus/rail planning are being <br /> completed and 1,100 people attended with over 1,000,000 website hits to <br /> www.transitfuture.com. Triangle Transit buses have added wi-fi and this has been a success. <br /> She said that there is still time to get in on the Smart Commute Challenge. The website is <br /> www.smartcommutechallenqe_org. The goal is 10,000 pledges by June. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger—none <br /> Commissioner Foushee — none <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz— none <br /> Commissioner McKee thanked the military for the removal of a leader that threatened <br /> our national security. <br /> Chair Pelissier— none <br /> 14. Information Items <br /> • April 19, 2011 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List <br /> 15. Closed Session <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner McKee <br /> to go into closed session at 8:11 p.m.: <br /> "To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the <br /> attorney - client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby <br /> acknowledged," NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(3); and <br /> "To discuss matters related to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the <br /> area served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic <br />