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23 <br /> 1 Commissioner Hamilton said the Board of Health had not discussed recommendations <br /> 2 for the vacant At-Large position. <br /> 3 Chair Price noted that the position had only been vacant for a few months. <br /> 4 Chair Price and Commissioner Richards asked if the Board of Health is looking for a <br /> 5 specific type of applicant. <br /> 6 Commissioner Hamilton said it was a timing issue. <br /> 7 The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant. The commissioners <br /> 8 agreed to wait for the Board of Health to make a recommendation for the vacant position. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 6. Commission for the Environment—Appointments Discussion <br /> 11 The Board considered appointments to the Commission for the Environment. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 BACKGROUND: The Commission for the Environment advises the Board of Commissioners <br /> 14 on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates the <br /> 15 public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It <br /> 16 also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and <br /> 17 local and federal regulations. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen members, including 10 At-Large <br /> 20 members and five members with expertise in specific fields. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Geneva Gray Air Quality Partial Term 12/31/2022 <br /> Mark Randall Engineering First Full Term 12/31/2024 <br /> Regina Baratta At-Large First Full Term 12/31/2024 <br /> 23 <br /> 24 If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> At-Large 12/31/2022 Vacant since 07/06/2022. <br /> 25 <br /> 26 Tara May introduced the item. <br /> 27 Commissioner Fowler said she supported Geneva Gray and Regina Baratta, but it did <br /> 28 not appear Mark Randall was an engineer and there were several other applicants with an <br /> 29 engineering background. <br /> 30 Commissioner Bedford suggested moving Mark Randall to an At-Large position. <br /> 31 Commissioner Bedford suggested Victor Lancaster for the Engineering position. <br /> 32 Commissioner Fowler suggested David McNelis for the Engineering position. <br /> 33 Commissioner Bedford said there were several good candidates. <br /> 34 The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants, Geneva Gray and <br /> 35 Regina Barrata, for Air Quality and At-Large positions, Mark Randall for an At-Large position, <br /> 36 and David McNelis for the Engineering position. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 <br />