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10 <br /> 1 Commissioner Price asked if Ms. Collins is already serving on a board. <br /> 2 Thom Freeman-Stuart said both applicants are already serving on other boards. <br /> 3 Commissioner Price asked if the attendance records on other boards is available. <br /> 4 Thom Freeman-Stuart said yes, it's available but it's not included in the abstract. <br /> 5 Commissioner Greene agreed that Tiketha Collins' experience is strong. <br /> 6 Chair Rich asked if the Board can move forward given that there are divided <br /> 7 opinions. She said the goal of these discussions is to reach conclusions prior to voting at a <br /> 8 business meeting. <br /> 9 Commissioner Dorosin said if anyone has any other information, it should be shared <br /> 10 publicly, as this was the reason for these more in depth discussions. He said the Board <br /> 11 should be respectful of people's interests and feelings, but if others know relevant <br /> 12 information about an applicant, it is important to share openly and candidly so the Board <br /> 13 can make the best decision. <br /> 14 Commissioner Price said she does not have verifiable proof of information that has <br /> 15 been shared with her about either of the candidates. <br /> 16 Commissioner Dorosin said if this potential information is important, then <br /> 17 Commissioner Price could seek verification and return to the Board with an update. He <br /> 18 said the process is not going to work if the BOCC does not all have the same information. <br /> 19 Chair Rich said yes, this was the intention of changing this process. <br /> 20 Commissioner Dorosin said if more information is desired, this is the time to ask for <br /> 21 it. <br /> 22 Chair Rich said she is not aware of more information, and she could go with either <br /> 23 person based on the information provided. <br /> 24 Commissioner Bedford said she has known Karen Green-McElveen for many years, <br /> 25 and it was a surprise when the Board made the other appointment. She said she created <br /> 26 an excel spreadsheet, and the BOCC is fortunate to have two African-American women, <br /> 27 which is an important factor. She said she believes Tiketha Collins would round out that <br /> 28 Board more, because she has administrative expertise based on the application. She <br /> 29 recommended appointing Tiketha Collins for this particular advisory board. <br /> 30 Chair Rich asked if all Commissioners accepted Tiketha Collins being put on the <br /> 31 consent agenda for appointment. <br /> 32 The Board agreed by consensus. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 3. Agricultural Preservation Board —Appointments Discussion <br /> 35 <br /> 36 BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: <br /> 37 <br /> POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> 4 Dr.Jane New Hope/Hills- Second Full Tenn 06/30/2022 <br /> Saiers Vol.A .Dist. <br /> 6 Michael Cane First Full Term 06/30/2022 <br /> McPherson CreeklBuckham <br /> Vol.Ag.Dist- <br /> 9 Stephen P. At-Large First Full Term 0613012022 <br /> Finle <br /> 10 Renee Parker At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2022 <br /> 13 Jeff Sykes At-Large First Full Term 05/30/2022 <br /> 38 14 Beth Myers At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2022 <br /> 39 <br /> 40 Chair Rich said this board is eager to be at full capacity. <br /> 41 Commissioner McKee said he knows all of these applications, except Dr. Jane <br /> 42 Saiers. He said all of the applicants are all very involved in agriculture, and would like to <br /> 43 serve. <br />