Minutes-05-09-2023-Public Meeting

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19 Commissioner Hamilton asked what the qualifications are for the Water Resources position. Tara May said she would send that information to the Board. 10. Jury Commission —Appointment Discussion The Board considered an appointment to the Jury Commission. BACKGROUND: The Jury Commission reviews the list of potential jurors and prepares the jury list. One appointment is made by the Board of Commissioners, one appointment is made by the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, and the third appointment is made by the Clerk of Superior Court. The following individual is presented for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Phyllis Horton At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2026 (BOCC Appointee) (reappointment) If the position listed above is filled, no vacancies remain. Tara May, Deputy Clerk to the Board, introduced the item. Commissioner Portie-Ascott noted that the applications are dated from 2019. Tara May said she reached out to all of the applicants and they indicated that they are still interested. She said that because the Board only makes one appointment there is often a long time between when an application is submitted and when it is considered. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant. 11. Orange County Board of Adjustment—Appointments Discussion The Board considered appointments to the Orange County Board of Adjustment. BACKGROUND: The Board of Adjustment hears and decides on variance applications, appeals submitted related to official decisions/determinations made by the Planning Director, reviews and takes action on Class B Special Use Permit applications, as well as matters required to pass by the Unified Development Ordinance. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all seven (7) members. Due to the nature of its work, the Board of Adjustment does not make recommendations for appointment. The following individuals and position are presented for Board consideration: