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Ms. Fischer asked about the status of the eviction moratorium and its pending <br /> expiration. Ms. Brandt responded that while OCHCD doesn't know what the <br /> impact will be when the moratorium expires, the department is working closely <br /> with the Eviction Diversion Program (EDP) so that anyone with a court date for <br /> an eviction hearing or anyone who requests legal assistance can be referred for <br /> assistance. <br /> Ms. Meschko inquired if Orange County residents need to have an eviction <br /> pending to request EHA. Ms. Brandt replied that no, an eviction notice is not <br /> required to receive EHA. Ms. Meschko expressed concerns that residents in her <br /> apartment community many need assistance and are unaware of available <br /> resources. Ms. Brandt shared the contact information for the Housing Helpline <br /> and agreed to arrange for OCHCD to distributed flyers at Ms. Meschko's <br /> apartment community. <br /> Ms. McLendon asked if Corey Root's previous position has been filled. Ms. <br /> Brandt replied that the position has not been filled yet but that a formal <br /> announcement about the new hire for the position will be coming in the next few <br /> weeks. <br /> VI. Old and New Business — <br /> a. New Member Nominations —Cain Twyman vacated her seat on the <br /> AHAB, creating one (1) vacancy. Ms. Sykes proposed postponing the <br /> nomination and waiting until the fall to recruit a candidate for the seat. Mr. <br /> Sprinczeles suggested contacting individuals who currently have AHAB <br /> applications on file to verify their interest and noted that one of the current <br /> applicants is a Carrboro resident. <br /> b. Election of Chair and Vice Chair— <br /> Ms. Sykes volunteered to serve as the next Chair for the Advisory Board. Mr. <br /> Boemker volunteered to serve as Vice Chair. Ms. Fischer volunteered to serve as <br /> the back-up Vice Chair as needed. All members present voted unanimously to <br /> elect Ms. Sykes as the new Chair, Mr. Boemker as the Vice Chair and Ms. <br /> Fischer as the back-up Vice Chair. <br /> c. Adoption of Updated AHAB Policies and Procedures — <br /> Board members voted to revise Section III.B.2 of the Advisory Board's policies <br /> and procedures to read "membership should reflect the diversity of the County <br /> residents (demographic, geographic, cultural and professional characteristics." <br /> VII. Adjournment — The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM <br /> Submitted by Maria Dewees, Acting Housing and Community Development Manager <br /> Page 3 <br />