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21 <br /> Chair Price said there is a lot of tourism in Cambridge. <br /> Commissioner Bedford wondered what the rules are for the Economic Development <br /> Advisory Board. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked how strict are the rules for appointments. He said Estella <br /> Johnson could represent tourism based on her experience. <br /> Chair Price said Estella Johnson's background indicates a great deal of experience. <br /> Tara May reviewed the requirements for the tourism seat in the bylaws. <br /> Commissioner Fowler suggested moving Kevin Thomas to the tourism seat, and putting <br /> Estella Johnson in Kevin Thomas's core business community seat. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked for clarification. <br /> Chair Price reviewed the appointments. <br /> 13. Orange County Planning Board —Appointment Discussion <br /> The Board discussed an appointment to the Orange County Planning Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: <br /> NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> BOCC At-Large Partial Term 03/31/2022 <br /> Appointment <br /> NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: <br /> • None <br /> Tara May reviewed the material in the agenda packet. <br /> Commissioner Fowler recommended Statler Gilfillen <br /> Commissioner Greene said she liked Elizabeth Bronson, and she does not mind that <br /> Elizabeth Bronson also serves as an alternate on the Board of Adjustment. <br /> Chair Price took a hand vote: two commissioners supported Elizabeth Bronson and <br /> three supported Statler Gilfillen. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if the Board of Adjustment meets with any frequency. <br /> Tara May said only as needed. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if the other alternate could be identified. <br /> Tara May said Nathan Robinson. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said there are not many people on that board over the age of <br /> 60. She said it is important to have age diversity. <br /> Commissioner Greene said Elizabeth Bronson is from the Mebane-Cheeks area, which <br /> will likely be important to the Planning Board because of future development. <br /> Chair Price said the BOCC recently appointed two people from Cheeks, and there is one <br /> is from Cedar Grove. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said Whitney Watson is also from the Cheeks Township. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said an architect would be knowledgeable related to land <br /> development. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said she supports Statler Gilfillen, due to his geographic location <br /> in the County, and for his age. <br /> Chair Price, and Commissioners Bedford, Fowler, McKee, and Hamilton supported <br /> Gilfillen. <br /> Commissioner Greene supported Bronson. <br />