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16 <br /> 1 Commissioner McKee echoed concerns about reaching out to the rural community, as <br /> 2 the results are skewed without hearing from everyone. He said Orange County is heavily urban, <br /> 3 but is not exclusively so. <br /> 4 Kayla Slater said she understands this concern, and it is what is driving the engagement <br /> 5 of local community leaders. <br /> 6 Commissioner McKee asked how many Community Leaders were pulled from the rural <br /> 7 pockets. <br /> 8 Kayla Slater said she does not know, but will find out. <br /> 9 Commissioner Dorosin said this issue highlights a broader challenge the County has <br /> 10 with outreach and engagement, and the dependence on electronic sources to gather data and <br /> 11 conduct outreach. He said the pandemic has hindered typical ways of on-the-ground outreach, <br /> 12 and the need for creativity is great. He said several County agencies have been addressing this <br /> 13 issue of engagement, and networks had been created to effectively touch those different areas <br /> 14 of our communities. He said Advisory Board members are community leaders that could be <br /> 15 utilized. <br /> 16 Travis Myren said it is more balanced on the urban/rural than the survey demographics <br /> 17 would suggest. <br /> 18 Commissioner Greene suggested reaching out to Schley Grange, Meals on Wheels, and <br /> 19 possibly even churches, such as Lattisville Church to help with this community engagement. <br /> 20 Chair Rich asked if staff would follow up with the BOCC letting it know where outreach is <br /> 21 conducted. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 <br /> 24 4. Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment—Appointments Discussion <br /> 25 <br /> 26 BACKGROUND: <br /> 27 The following appointment information is for Board consideration: <br /> 28 <br /> 29 POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> 30 NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> 31 3 Thomas ETJ orJPA First Full Term 0613012023 <br /> 32 Wortman i Appointee {re-appointment) <br /> 33 <br /> 34 A recommendation was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner <br /> 35 Price to appoint Thomas Wortman to position number 3 on the Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 The Board agreed by consensus. <br /> 38 <br /> 39 5. Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau —Appointment Discussion <br /> 40 <br /> 41 BACKGROUND: <br /> 42 The following appointment information is for Board consideration: <br /> 43 <br /> 44 NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> 45 REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> 46 TERM <br /> 47 Aubrey Orange First Full Term 12/31/2023 <br /> 48 Williams County/Hillsborough <br /> 49 Chamber of <br /> Co m me rce <br /> 50 Anthony Carey Economic Second Full Term 12/31/2023 <br /> 51 Development (re-appointment) <br /> Advisory Board <br /> Dan Mayer Orange County Arts First Full Term 12/31/2023 <br /> Commission <br />