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13 <br /> the food system in economic development at large. She said these are all different areas that <br /> require data for intervention and to track success and failures. She said the data needs to be <br /> specific, and she hopes to get closer to this in the next presentation. <br /> Mike Ortosky said the discussion tonight was to frame the topic, and he would like to <br /> come back with more information and data and a larger plan. <br /> Commissioner Greene thanked the group for the presentation. She said this is the first <br /> time the board has had a work session focused on the agriculture and food economy. She <br /> said the group feels like the different spokes of a wheel, and the board would like to see the <br /> wheel that uses a holistic approach to move the topic forward. She said agricultural tourism is <br /> another important topic to consider. <br /> Mike Ortosky said agri-tourism is very popular. He thanked the presenters and said <br /> they really wanted to hear the questions from the BOCC so they could fill in the gaps with <br /> answers and data. <br /> Chair Price thanked the group for the presentation, and said the BOCC is committed to <br /> being leader partners. She said it would be good to hear from the group in the spring. She <br /> said she was glad to hear them mention community economic development. She said Orange <br /> County used to be a dairy community and to get new farmers in is a struggle. She said she is <br /> glad to see everyone working together. <br /> Chair Price asked for a motion to recess for the purposes of a break. <br /> Recess <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner McKee, to <br /> recess the meeting for 2 minutes. <br /> Roll call ensued <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Reconvene the Meeting <br /> Chair Price asked for a motion to reconvene the meeting. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to <br /> reconvene at 9:12 p.m. <br /> Roll call ensued. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 2. Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board —Appointment Discussion <br /> The board discussed an appointment to the Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board is responsible for recommending long-term plans, <br /> policies, and programs of library service throughout the community. It advises the Chapel Hill <br /> Mayor and Council on library matters, develops plans for library facilities, and recommends <br /> operating policies of the library. <br />