Agenda - 03-16-2021; 8-a - Minutes

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34 1 2 VOTE: Ayes, 6 (Commissioner Bedford, Commissioner Fowler, Commissioner Greene, 3 Commissioner Hamilton, Commissioner McKee, Chair Price); Nays, 1 (Commissioner 4 Dorosin) 5 6 MOTION PASSES 7 8 Commissioner McKee expressed concerned about creating an ex officio member from a 9 broadband provider, as suggested by Katie Loovis. He said he does not believe that any one 10 provider should hold a seat because they could potentially have a compromised position if they 11 have an interest in submitting a proposal. 12 Commissioner Greene agreed with Commissioner McKee and said she spoke with Lee 13 Worsley at Triangle J Council of Governments, and Triangle J will provide resources for the task 14 force should it be necessary. 15 Commissioner McKee supported the suggestion of Triangle J Council of Governments 16 providing support. 17 Commissioner Fowler clarified that the meetings will be open, should a broadband 18 provider want to attend. 19 Commissioner McKee said all providers should be invited to provide information. 20 Chair Price noted the time, and asked if the board wanted to continue with the meeting. 21 The board agreed by consensus to proceed. 22 23 d. Appointments to the BOCC Elections Advisory Group 24 The Board considered: 25 26 1) making fifteen appointments to the BOCC Elections Advisory Group; 27 2) directing the Group to select Co-Chairs, with one individual from the District 1 area of the 28 County and one individual from the District 2 area of the County; and 29 3) providing any further direction on the charge to the Group as it relates to desired 30 outcomes from the Group's work 31 32 BACKGROUND: 33 At the Board of Commissioners' April 7, 2020 Virtual Business meeting, a petition was 34 presented that the Board discuss and potentially change a portion of the process under which 35 some or all Board members are elected. 36 37 The Board subsequently discussed the issue at its May 5, 2020 Virtual Business meeting and 38 voted to: 39 1) Establish a committee to study alternative methods of election; 40 2) Select members for the committee no later than January 31, 2021; 41 3) Have the committee review options and report back by July 31, 2021; and 42 4) For the Board to review the recommendations, and if necessary conduct public hearings 43 and make a decision in time for the March 2022 primary election. 44 45 The Board subsequently discussed the proposal further at its September 10, 2020 work 46 session. Staff requested direction from the Board on: 47 • the total number of members the committee should include; 48 • whether the committee should consist entirely of residents; 49 • whether election or other experts would be considered/appointed; 50 0 whether there should be representation from nonprofit entities;