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4 <br />becomes an argument. He does not think this is the Manager's place. The Manager should <br />introduce it, then the County Commissioners should discuss it fully, and then the Manager can <br />address the points made. The Manager should not try and argue the Board. out of a position. <br />Commissioner Yuhasz said that he does not want to see a specific time limit on County <br />Commissioners' comments. He said that there are times when he needs more than three <br />minutes. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that it is important for the Chair to keep a list of when County <br />Commissioners get recognized to speak, so that everyone will be clear concerning when they <br />may speak. <br />Chair Pelissier said that a Board Chair can recognize a person who has not yet spoken <br />and it is important for everyone to be heard before going back to someone for second <br />comments. <br />Commissioner Jacobs agreed with Chair Pelissier. He said that there was an instance <br />where a long speech was an issue and it was brought to the Board of County Commissioners' <br />attention and it was not a good thing. <br />Chair Pelissier said that one incident is not a problem, but if there is a pattern, then it <br />should be addressed. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that if the Chair is going to follow a particular system for <br />recognizing speakers, then it should be made clear. She suggested keeping a list that has the <br />order of speakers. <br />Commissioner McKee said that he has never felt that he has not had an opportunity to <br />speak. He will make a point if he wants to. He encouraged everyone to be aware of how long <br />they are talking. <br />Chair Pelissier said that she would eventually call on everyone. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that it would help that if someone puts up their hand, to have <br />the Chair please acknowledge their hand so he or she would not have to keep their hand up. <br />The Board agreed to limit comments on items not on the printed agenda to one <br />hour. <br />4. Recognitions <br />The Board does not currently have a standing policy or process (outside of the petitions <br />process) for requests from Commissioners as relates to recognizing an individual, group or <br />corporate entity's accomplishments at a BOCC Regular meeting. <br />Decision Points: <br />- Does the Board want to adopt a formalized policy/process as it relates to recognition <br />requests? <br />- If so, what criteria/timeframe would the Board like to see as it relates to these types <br />of recognitions? <br />Commissioner Gordon said that she would like to have a formalized process. She <br />suggested asking staff about this. <br />Commissioner Yuhasz said that if they are doing recognitions of third parties, he would <br />like some criteria to go by to choose who to recognize. <br />Commissioner McKee said that if it is left up to the Chair/Vice-Chair and Manager or <br />other group without a standard policy, then some people may be left out and offended. <br />Chair Pelissier said that she does not want to make a decision about whether or not to <br />recognize a particular individual. She is not sure how to develop criteria that will not create <br />problems. <br />Commissioner Jacobs asked the Clerk to go back to see who has been recognized in <br />the past ten years and see what categories have been included. <br />