Agenda - 02-02-2021 Virtual Board Meeting; 8-a - Minutes

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6 1 b. Proclamation Recognizing David Hunt 2 The Board considered approving a proclamation recognizing and expressing gratitude to 3 David Hunt for his devotion and service to the people of Orange County, and authorizing the 4 Chair to sign the proclamation. 5 6 Greg Wilder, Interim Clerk to the Board, reviewed the item below: 7 8 BACKGROUND: 9 After over 17 years of service to the Board of Commissioners in the Clerk to the Board's Office, 10 David Hunt is retiring as the Deputy Clerk to the Board/Information Specialist. 11 12 After a career in the private sector, David Hunt joined the Clerk to the Board's Office in 2003 as 13 the Deputy Clerk to the Board/Information Specialist. In his initial years, Mr. Hunt managed 14 Orange County's public information efforts developing press releases, drafting public hearing 15 notices, monitoring and updating the County website, and compiling multiple materials to inform 16 the public of County activities and projects. Mr. Hunt has also become a trusted resource in the 17 Clerk's Office for the Board of Commissioners and staff Countywide, including developing a 18 substantial bank of photographs utilized by County Departments and others to highlight services 19 and promote events associated with Orange County. Mr. Hunt has also over the years served 20 as a valuable contributor serving the needs of the public at the Emergency Operations Center 21 during weather and other hazardous events. 22 23 More recently, Mr. Hunt became the point person for the Board of Commissioners and multiple 24 County staff for conducting virtual meetings. David has served as the principal County contact 25 for organizing Board of Commissioners' meetings virtually, as well as interacting and 26 coordinating with presenters, members of the public wishing to speak, and others involved. 27 28 It should also be noted that while serving the County, Mr. Hunt has also been an active member 29 in the community, including serving as a dedicated volunteer with the New Hope Volunteer Fire 30 Department. 31 32 RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the 33 Chair to sign the attached proclamation recognizing and expressing appreciation to David Hunt 34 for his service to the people of Orange County and wishing him well in his retirement. 35 36 Deputy Clerk Thom Freeman said it has been his pleasure to work with David Hunt over 37 the past 8 years. He said David Hunt is a gentle giant, and produces excellent results. He said 38 David Hunt is painfully thorough, and is a valued member of the team. He wished him the best 39 for his future, and said it has been a privilege to serve with him. 40 Allen Coleman said he has such appreciation for David Hunt's patience and support over 41 the years. He wished him well for the future. 42 Greg Wilder thanked David Hunt for his creativity, expertise and attention to detail. He 43 said David Hunt has made a great difference in the Clerk's Office, and has showed great 44 leadership since Donna Baker's passing. He said David Hunt's work on all of the virtual 45 meetings is immense, and the success of these meetings is due to him. He wished him well for 46 the future. 47 Commissioner McKee said "painfully thorough" is a high compliment, and this attention 48 to detail has kept the Commissioners prepared and informed. He read the following resolution: 49 50