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20 <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Price to <br /> appoint Quintin Harper. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said Quintin Harper previously served on the OWASA board, but <br /> had to step down. <br /> Commissioner Greene said if one is a good member, and is up for a second term, one <br /> would have to have done something very wrong not to get reappointed. She asked if it is not <br /> expected to be able to serve a second term. <br /> Chair Rich said she served on the OWASA Board for two terms, and expected the <br /> second term to automatically follow the first, but Commissioner Dorosin is allowed to nominate <br /> anyone he wants. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said OWASA has not made a candidate recommendation to the <br /> BOCC. <br /> Commissioner Greene said when she has served on boards previously, any member in <br /> good standing expected to be able to serve a second term. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if this would be different if there is a better candidate. He <br /> said it is no offense to the person who has previously served. <br /> Commissioner Greene said not appointing someone for a second term, for willy-nilly <br /> reasons, may deter people from serving. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said willy-nilly is a mischaracterization, and Quintin Harper has <br /> served on this board before, is African American, and would bring diversity. He said Quintin <br /> Harper is very active in the community. <br /> Commissioner Greene said he does have qualifications. <br /> Commissioner Price said the BOCC is having these discussions, and going through <br /> these applications, specifically to look for more diversity. She said the current appointee has <br /> demonstrated excellent service <br /> Commissioner McKee said he would endorse Commissioner Greene's concerns. He <br /> said if he served faithfully on any board and was not reappointed, without due cause, he would <br /> consider it a slap in the face. He said Commissioners can certainly put forth other candidates <br /> for consideration, but the BOCC should respect Raymond DuBose's service with a second <br /> term. <br /> Commissioner Greene apologized for her willy-nilly comment. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos said he met Ray Dubose in the early 2000s when they were <br /> working on droughts, and he is a dedicated appointee. He said he deserves another term. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said she would like to know how many of the OWASA board <br /> members have the expertise that Ray DuBose has. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he read the OWASA website, which says the board is made <br /> up of people "just like yourself." He said it is a mischaracterization for his nomination, who he <br /> deems to be the best candidate, to be considered a diss to Ray Dubose. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said the OWASA board is a clique that needs to be broken open. <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 2 (Commissioner Price and Commissioner Dorosin); Nays, 5 <br /> (Commissioner McKee, Commissioner Greene, Commissioner Bedford, Commissioner <br /> Marcoplos, Chair Rich) <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Bedford to <br /> appoint the following to the OWASA Board of Directors: <br /> • Position 2 Raymond (Ray) DuBose County BOCC Appointment Second Full Term <br /> Expiring 06/30/2023 <br />