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13 <br /> 1 Dr. Sandra Strong, Animal Services Director, said none since she arrived in the county <br /> 2 in June 2021. She said that the shelter did house animals for short periods of time for people in <br /> 3 the hospital with COVID-19. <br /> 4 <br /> 5 <br /> 6 2. Affordable Housing Advisory Board —Appointments Discussion <br /> 7 <br /> 8 The Board discussed appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 BACKGROUND: The Affordable Housing Advisory Board prioritizes affordable housing needs <br /> 11 and assesses project proposals. The board also publicizes the County's housing objectives, <br /> 12 monitors the progress of local housing programs, explores new funding opportunities, and <br /> 13 works to increase the community's awareness of, understanding of, commitment to, and <br /> 14 involvement in producing attractive affordable housing. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15) At-Large members. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> 19 <br /> NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Alice Mahood At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2022 <br /> Anjail Taylor At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2023 <br /> Hasan Abdullah At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2024 <br /> 20 <br /> 21 If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: <br /> 22 <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 08/10/2021. <br /> 23 <br /> 24 Tara May introduced the item. <br /> 25 Commissioner Richards said Alice Mahood is on two boards. <br /> 26 Tara May said yes. She said the advisory board policy is that people cannot serve on <br /> 27 more than two advisory boards, but that they are not restricted from serving on boards that do <br /> 28 not act as advisory boards or short-term task forces or work groups. She said that Alice <br /> 29 Mahood serves on the ABC Board and the Housing Authority Board, which are not listed as <br /> 30 advisory boards under the policy. She said that Alice Mahood could still be eligible for the <br /> 31 board. <br /> 32 Commissioner Richards asked who made the recommendation. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 Tara May said it was the recommendation of the Housing Authority Board. <br /> 35 Commissioner Bedford said she would like to consider Ehmu Ra Ho instead of Alice <br /> 36 Mahood for the at-large partial term appointment and concurred with the recommendation for <br /> 37 Hasan Abdullah and Anjail Taylor. <br /> 38 Chair Price concurred with Commissioner Bedford's suggestions. <br /> 39 The Board agreed by consensus on the Ehmu Ra Ho, Hasan Abdullah, and Anjail <br /> 40 Taylor. <br />