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13 Mattersville that builds homes for veterans. He said that Mattersville wanted the wolf dogs but needed help paying for fencing. He said that the community raised $10,000 in a week for the organization. He said the community is very invested in animal welfare. Chair Price asked if the ordinance will be finished before Mr. Tiryakian leaves. Ed Tiryakian said yes. Commissioner McKee said that those requested legislative studies have been presented to Representatives Insko and Meyer. He said Representative Insko has announced that she will extend her time in the legislature until May. Commissioner Bedford asked if animals got COVID-19 in the shelter. Dr. Sandra Strong, Animal Services Director, said none since she arrived in the county in June 2021. She said that the shelter did house animals for short periods of time for people in the hospital with COVID-19. 2. Affordable Housing Advisory Board —Appointments Discussion The Board discussed appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Affordable Housing Advisory Board prioritizes affordable housing needs and assesses project proposals. The board also publicizes the County's housing objectives, monitors the progress of local housing programs, explores new funding opportunities, and works to increase the community's awareness of, understanding of, commitment to, and involvement in producing attractive affordable housing. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15) At-Large members. The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Alice Mahood At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2022 Anjail Taylor At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2023 Hasan Abdullah At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2024 If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 08/10/2021. Tara May introduced the item. Commissioner Richards said Alice Mahood is on two boards. Tara May said yes. She said the advisory board policy is that people cannot serve on more than two advisory boards, but that they are not restricted from serving on boards that do not act as advisory boards or short-term task forces or work groups. She said that Alice Mahood serves on the ABC Board and the Housing Authority Board, which are not listed as advisory boards under the policy. She said that Alice Mahood could still be eligible for the board. Commissioner Richards asked who made the recommendation.