Minutes 05-14-2020 Virtual Budget Work Session

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17 would allow for members to be able to meet virtually, while encouraging in person meetings as a preference. She asked if the public would be able to attend in only person and also virtually. John Roberts said he could create some proposed rules for the BOCC to consider. Chair Rich asked if staff could accomplish that before the summer break. John Roberts said yes. Commissioner Price said virtual meetings work, and once the crisis is over, allow board members to attend virtually, but mandate a physical meeting for the public to be able to attend. She said the policy should also cover whether board members can vote electronically. John Roberts said the advisory board policy does not apply to some statutory boards (Board of Health, Social Services, etc.), and this potential policy would only apply to advisory boards. Commissioner Marcoplos moved to allow advisory boards to meet virtually during this, and any future crisis, and come up with a policy thereafter. Chair Rich said the policy is needed, and voting now would be too broad and without guidelines on how to meet. Donna Baker said the BOCC is meeting virtually through June, and the policy could take effect from July 1 onwards, which would allow guidance and help to those who have not done these types of meetings before. Thom Freeman said the boards really want to meet, and it would be good to allow them to do so in the near future. Commissioner McKee said none of these boards need the BOCC to act on anything right now, and it can be discussed as an agenda item in an upcoming meeting. He said this should be handled properly. Bonnie Hammersley agreed with Commissioner McKee, and said staff could bring this back on June 2nd Commissioner McKee said a lot of people might have problems accessing virtual meetings, like he has. Commissioner Price said she is in favor of giving the go ahead to staff to draft some language. Commissioner Dorosin asked if the BOCC has a post-COVID policy, as to whether Commissioners can participate remotely. John Roberts said he believed so, but will research. Commissioner McKee asked staff to please double check on that because he could not do that 6 years ago, per state law. A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Bedford to appoint the following to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee: Position 2 Jack Ramsey At-Large - One Year Preliminary Term Expiring 03/24/2021 VOTE: UNANIMOUS Commissioner Greene asked if she could be provided some information about this committee and the BOCC's roles and responsibilities regarding oversight of these homes. Chair Rich said this committee has asked for more help, and it is important to continue conversations, especially given the impact of COVID-19. Commissioner Price said this committee is seeing inadequacies in adult care homes, but are unsure how to address them. She said she would also like more information on how follow up can occur.