Agenda - 09-07-2017 - 2 - Board of Commissioners - Boards and Commissions Discussion

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3 a. Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau —Appointments The Board considered making appointments to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau. A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner McKee to appoint the following to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau: • Appointment to a partial term (Position #5) "Orange County Economic Development Advisory Board" representative for Anthony Carey expiring 12/31/2017. This recommendation will be presented by the Economic Development Advisory Board at this same meeting. (Please see the Economic Development Advisory Board Abstract) • Appointment to a first full term (Position #7) "Town of Hillsborough Board of Commissioners" representative for Mark Bell expiring 12/31/2019. • Appointment to a first full term (Position #9) "Carrboro Board of Aldermen" representative for Mayor Lydia Lavelle expiring 12/31/2019. • Appointment to a first full term (Position #13) "Ex-Officio Economic Development Staff—Town of Chapel Hill" for Lee Storrow expiring 12/31/2019. • Appointment to a second full term (Position #14) "Ex-officio Economic Development Staff Town of Carrboro" representative for Annette Stone-Lafferty expiring 06/31/2020. • Appointment to a second full term (Position #15) "Ex-officio Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Staff" representative for Meg McGurk expiring 06/30/2020. Commissioner Marcoplos asked if the other elected boards appoint their representatives to the Visitors Bureau. Commissioner Rich said no, the other elected boards recommend a name, but the final choice is at the discretion of the BOCC. Commissioner Jacobs asked if any other elected boards are asked to contribute money from the taxes being collected for hospitality purposes. He knows this is an ongoing conversation, but wondered if there has been any movement. Bonnie Hammersley said an email was sent to the Managers of the non- contributing municipalities, and the response indicated a willingness to talk about it. She said conversations are happening, but nothing has come to fruition yet. Chair Dorosin asked if it would be worthwhile for him to reach out to the Mayors of Hillsborough and Carrboro. Bonnie Hammersley said yes. Commissioner Price said the board of the Visitors Bureau fails to represent the multicultural population of Orange County. Commissioner Rich said diversity goes in and out on this board. Commissioner Price said diversity needs to be maintained. Commissioner Rich said this is a well taken point, but there is not always diversity among those willing to serve. Chair Dorosin said there is an upcoming work session where boards will be discussed.