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22 1 Commissioner Pelissier noted that Debra Farrington was on staff with OPC when she 2 was on the board. She said she feels comfortable with Debra Farrington in this position. 3 Commissioner Price asked if any of the appointees are connected with the Latino 4 Community. 5 Donna Baker said many of these appointees were suggested by other entities. 6 Commissioner Price said she is just looking for more diversity. 7 Chair Jacobs said the answer may be no and this is beyond the Board's control. 8 9 A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Rich to 10 confirm the appointments to the Assessment of Jail Alternatives Work Group. 11 12 VOTE: UNANIMOUS 13 14 b. Chapel Hill Library Board of Trustees 15 The Board considered making an appointment to the Chapel Hill Library Board of 16 Trustees. 17 Chair Jacobs said the Library Board recommended a person who has already served 18 the limit of two full terms. He suggested that this spot be advertised. 19 Donna Baker said this has been advertised throughout the summer. 20 21 A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Dorosin to 22 appoint James Stroud to the Orange County position on the Chapel Hill Library Board of 23 Trustees. 24 25 Commissioner McKee said he feels it would be a good idea to have a County 26 Commissioner appointed to this board, given the amount of money contributed to the Chapel 27 Hill Library. He said he would be interested in serving on this board. 28 Chair Jacobs said he does not want to appoint someone who does not know the history 29 of library relations between the Town of Chapel Hill and Orange County. He said he does not 30 know James Stround, and this is a very important position. 31 Commissioner Gordon suggested that the position be re-advertised. 32 Commissioner Dorosin said he would like for James Stround to be considered, because 33 he is a member of the Rogers Road community and would bring diversity to board. He noted 34 that James Stroud has lived in Orange County since 1955 and has knowledge of the County's 35 history. 36 He suggested the appointment be made, followed by the briefing requested by Chair 37 Jacobs. 38 Commissioner Rich said it really is important to understand the issues and conflicts, but 39 she would like to talk with the nominee before appointing him. 40 Commissioner Price said this is an advisory board, and it is good to have someone with 41 experience, but it is also good to have someone with interest. She said she does not see the 42 major concern. 43 Commissioner Pelissier suggested that possibly she and Chair Jacobs could meet with 44 James Stroud and the library director. She said it would also be good for him to have a 45 conversation with Orange County library staff if he is appointed. 46 Commissioner Price asked why the Board is doing this with this applicant and not with 47 other applicants. 48 Commissioner Pelissier said this would be like an orientation and would occur after the 49 appointment, not before.