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Commissioner porosin said he thinks the number of required seats based on the population of your relative ETJ is governed by the legislature. He said it may be necessary to give the ETJ an extra seat, regardless of whether the JPA seat is kept or not. John Roberts said this is a mathematical calculation based on population. Commissioner Rich said the Board stated earlier that they were going to request an extra ETJ position with the addition of Rogers Road into this area by Chapel Hill. She said the Board does not want these residents to feel like they do not have representation. Chair McKee said the Manager has made a note of this. Donna Baker noted that Susan Poulton, from the Carrboro Planning Board, had contacted the Commissioners to notify them that she would be unable to attend due to a Carrboro Planning Board meeting. Did not attend: Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission - Mary Musacchia Hillsborough Planning - John Bemis Hillsborough Board of Adjustment - David Remington Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee — Noah Moore Carrboro Planning Board — David Clinton and Susan Poulton Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment— Dr. Timothy Peppers, Sr. and Jennifer Amster Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission — Mary Musacchia Hillsborough Board of Adjustment— Dustin Williams Hillsborough Planning Board — Erin Eckert and Janie Morris 2. County Commissioners: Boards and Commissions —Annual Work Plans/Reports • ABC Board —This board will be making a presentation to the BOCC on April 7tn • Adult Care Community Advisory Board - Max Mason, Chair Commissioner Pelissier referred to the list of concerns included in the annual report, which listed the "Apparent limited experience and preparation of facility and home staff in handling mental health issues of residents." She said a lot of people do not understand mental health needs, and she asked if any of the mental health agencies have been approached to provide training and assistance in this area. Max Mason said this has not been done, but it can be looked into. He said there is quite a mix of residents in these facilities, many with mental health concerns. Commissioner McKee said the Board can provide him with contact information for these agencies. Commissioner Rich asked Max Mason if he can identify the largest concern of this group. Max Mason said from his perspective the biggest issue is insuring there is adequate funding of these facilities. He said inadequate funding is reflected in the services residents receive. He said there is a wide gap in the level of services that are offered within facilities. Commissioner Rich asked if the Medicaid expansion will help. Max Mason said he is not sure. Department on Aging representatives in the audience indicated yes. • Advisory Board on Aging - Heather Altman, Chair