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8 protected from impacts that may occur by allowing the development of shale gas resources in the state." He proposed this change as a friendly amendment. Commissioner Marcoplos said he could not accept this. Commissioner Price said she has concern with mentioning Duke Energy by name. She proposed a friendly amendment to list all gas companies, or none at all. Commissioner Marcoplos said he would not accept that friendly amendment either, because Duke Energy is the largest utility in North Carolina, and one of the largest in the world, and great strides can be made on climate change if Duke Energy can accept a renewable energy future. Commissioner Marcoplos said there is someone in the audience that can speak on the measurement piece, to which Commissioner McKee referred. John Runkle said he is a counsel for NC Warn, and he said the reason it needs to go to the Governor is because he has strong executive powers. He said the Governor has already kept North Carolina in the Paris Climate Accord, and it is recommended that he conduct a green ribbon panel to study how to measure the difference between the fracked and non- fracked gas. He said there is also a great deal that the agencies can do, so even if it cannot be measured the sources can be identified. He said the Governor would have to develop a process to move forward with this, and it is a real emergency. Commissioner Marcoplos said economics are always a factor in discussions like these, and it is becoming clear that the most costly thing that can be done is doing nothing at all. He said the impact of energy must be lowered. VOTE: Ayes, 6; Nays, 1 (Commissioner McKee) a. Animal Services Advisory Board —Appointments The Board will consider making appointments to the Animal Services Advisory Board. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Rich to appoint the following to the Animal Services Advisory Board: • Appointment to a third full term (Position #1) "Veterinarian from the Health Board" representative for Dr. Susan Elmore expiring 06/30/2020. (This position was changed to a 3-term position during the June 6, 2017 by the BOCC by approval of a change in the By-Laws of the Animal Services Advisory Board). • Appointment to a partial term (Position #4) "Town of Chapel Hill" representative for Heather Payne expiring 06/30/2018. • Appointment to a first full term (Position #8) "Non-Municipality" representative for Diane Fentress Obeid expiring 06/30/2020. • Appointment to a second full term (Position #10) "Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy" representative for Dr. Maureane Hoffman expiring 06/30/2020. • Appointment to a second full term (Position #11) "Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy" representative for Dr. Molly Mullin expiring 06/30/2020. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 5. Public Hearings