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45 <br /> 4 <br /> Group Member Boucher inquired about the work-around the Group was attempting to <br /> address in recognition of District 1 having nine representatives and District 2 having six <br /> representatives and how that unevenness was created. Mr. Wilder shared the process <br /> the County pursued to solicit applications from residents interested in serving on the <br /> BEAG. The Board of Commissioners then reviewed all the applications and selected the <br /> Group members to appoint and balance the Group based on various criteria that could <br /> include geographical location in the County, gender, population distribution in the County, <br /> and other factors. <br /> Group Member Hazirjian commented that she would appreciate additional comments <br /> from District 2 representatives on the possible parameters for a super-majority threshold <br /> for making decisions. <br /> Group Member Jenkins asked if members could use a phone to call in to a meeting and <br /> to vote, and it was noted that the virtual framework did allow for the use of a phone to <br /> participate and vote, with County Attorney Roberts adding that it was permissible provided <br /> the phone caller could be heard by everyone. County Attorney Roberts also noted that <br /> actual attendance at the meeting was required in order to vote on any items. <br /> Group members discussed several factors related to approval of an item by a super- <br /> majority plus additional votes in support. Group Member Bremer suggested that a <br /> standard of approval for major decision items be at least sixty (60) percent of Group <br /> members present at the meeting and at least two members from District 1 and at least <br /> two members from District 2 voting in support. Multiple Group members voiced support <br /> for the proposal. <br /> Group Member Williams motioned that the standard of approval for major decision items <br /> be at least sixty (60) percent of Group members present at the meeting including at least <br /> two members from District 1 and at least two members from District 2 voting in support. <br /> Additionally, items such as approval of minutes and adjourning a meeting would only <br /> require a simple majority of members present. Group Member Catterall seconded the <br /> motion. <br /> Judge Bryan called for any discussion on the motion. Group Member Susana Dancy <br /> indicated that she would not be voting on the item since she was not present for all of the <br /> discussion. There was no other discussion. <br /> Group members then voted by raised hand and roll call on the motion, and it was <br /> unanimously approved. <br /> Judge Bryan recognized Group Member Dancy to introduce herself since that had not <br /> been possible at the beginning of the meeting. Group Member Dancy shared some brief <br /> comments with the Group. <br /> 5. Discussion on Process to Elect Co-Chairs <br />