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Gerald Ponder presented an update on the County's Accessibility Subcommittee. He stated that the subcommittee will be performing assessments of barriers to services for persons with a disability. James presented information about the draft Analysis of Impediments to fair housing choice (A.L). The draft A.I. was projected on the screen for all members to view. The members discussed the identified impediments and correlating proposed remedies. The issue of inclusionary zoning was presented. James stated that Chapel Hill is the only township within the County with inclusionary zoning. It was questioned whether Carrboro also has an inclusionary zoning ordinance. James will discover this information. The status of HRC applications was discussed. All current applicants indicate "Caucasian" as his /her race. The members expressed the need to have racial and ethnic diversity on the board. Rollin made a motion that James convey this concern to the BOCC. Robin Criffield seconded the motion which passed unanimously. With regard to the current vacancies, Rollin made a motion to recommend the appointment of Ashley Givens and not to recommend the appointment of Colin O'Banion. Christine seconded the motion which passed unanimously. V. Officer Voting Rollin nominated Gerald to the office of Chair and made a motion to that effect. Gerald accepted the nomination. Monica Richard seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Rollin nominated Monica to the office of Vice Chair and made a motion to that effect. Monica accepted the nomination. Robin seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Natalie Turner is currently serving as Secretary. Rollin made a motion for Natalie to continue to occupy the office of secretary. Christine seconded the motion which passed unanimously. VL Subcommittee Breakout Session In the interest of time, Chair Ponder opted not to ask the subcommittees to break into smaller work meetings. VII. Subcommittee Updates Executive Committee: James informed the members that past youth Pauli Murray Award honorees Emma Catanzaro, Emma Morris and Desaray Rockett were invited to apply to the HRC as a youth ambassador. James said that Ms. Morris declined the invitation due to her enrollment in a specialized school, Ms. Catanzaro did not respond, and Ms. Rockett verbally accepted the invitation. Building Integrated Communities (BIC): No Report. The issue of whether the BIC subcommittee should continue to exist will be discussed at a later meeting. Diversity Matters: Page 2 of 3