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Michael Talbert said the County is moving forward with Hi Chew and Morinaga of <br /> America. He said there will be two public hearings at the next meeting and the groundbreaking <br /> is planned for March or April of 2014. <br /> 10. County Attorney's Report <br /> None <br /> 11. Appointments <br /> a. Appointments to the Assessment of Jail Alternatives Work Group <br /> The Board considered making/confirming appointments to the Assessment of Jail <br /> Alternatives Work Group. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked about the two Judge nominees for position number 1. <br /> Donna Baker said these applicants would work together and alternate in the position, <br /> as court schedules allow. <br /> Commissioner Rich asked if the appointee for position number 10 was the only person <br /> to fill this position. She noted the issues with Cardinal Healthcare. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he would like to see someone else in that position, but he <br /> would defer to the Department of Health. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier noted that Debra Farrington was on staff with OPC when she <br /> was on the board. She said she feels comfortable with Debra Farrington in this position. <br /> Commissioner Price asked if any of the appointees are connected with the Latino <br /> Community. <br /> Donna Baker said many of these appointees were suggested by other entities. <br /> Commissioner Price said she is just looking for more diversity. <br /> Chair Jacobs said the answer may be no and this is beyond the Board's control. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Rich to <br /> confirm the appointments to the Assessment of Jail Alternatives Work Group. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> b. Chapel Hill Library Board of Trustees <br /> The Board considered making an appointment to the Chapel Hill Library Board of <br /> Trustees. <br /> Chair Jacobs said the Library Board recommended a person who has already served <br /> the limit of two full terms. He suggested that this spot be advertised. <br /> Donna Baker said this has been advertised throughout the summer. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Dorosin to <br /> appoint James Stroud to the Orange County position on the Chapel Hill Library Board of <br /> Trustees. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he feels it would be a good idea to have a County <br /> Commissioner appointed to this board, given the amount of money contributed to the Chapel <br /> Hill Library. He said he would be interested in serving on this board. <br /> Chair Jacobs said he does not want to appoint someone who does not know the history <br /> of library relations between the Town of Chapel Hill and Orange County. He said he does not <br /> know James Stround, and this is a very important position. <br />