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16 <br /> getting it on the Board's agenda before they expire. She said she brings them to the Board <br /> when they are available. <br /> Commissioner Richards said she saw an applicant named Lamar Richards. <br /> Tara May said she is unsure why the Arts Commission did not recommend him but that <br /> she had tried to contact Lamar Richards to gauge his interest and he did not respond. She did <br /> not hear back from Arts Commission staff on if they had talked to him but that she will get that <br /> information for the Board. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said Mark Bettger is a good addition because he is the interim <br /> director of the Arts Center. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant. <br /> 6. Commission for the Environment—Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Commission for the Environment. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Commission for the Environment advises the Board of Commissioners <br /> on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public <br /> and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also <br /> recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local <br /> and federal regulations. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen members, including 10 At-Large <br /> members and five members with expertise in specific fields. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Taylor Oakley At-Large Partial Term 12/31/2022 <br /> Ian Morse At-Large Partial Term 12/31/2023 <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> At-Large 12/31/2024 Vacant since 02/08/2022. <br /> Tara May introduced the item. She said the Commission for the Environment requested <br /> more time to fill the one remaining vacancy. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. <br /> 7. Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee—Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee helps to maintain the <br /> intent of the Residents' Bill of Rights, promotes community involvement, and provides public <br />