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13 <br /> Tara May, Deputy Clerk to the Board, introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Vaughn Compton (Cedar Grove Voluntary <br /> Agricultural District), Kim Woods (Caldwell Voluntary Agricultural District), and Jane Saiers (New <br /> Hope/Hillsborough Voluntary Agricultural District). <br /> Vice-Chair McKee noted that the Agricultural Preservation Board asked for time to recruit <br /> the remaining vacant positions. <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked if owning a farm is a requirement to be appointed. <br /> Tara May said it is not a requirement for the At-Large position, but it was an interest of the <br /> Agricultural Preservation Board for a person with experience to be appointed to the board. She <br /> said they were looking for someone with experience in food or timber production. She said for <br /> the Schley/Eno Voluntary Agricultural District position, the person appointed would have to have <br /> a farm in the area that participated in the VAD program. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said the person who applied for the At-Large position had <br /> experience that might be valuable to the board. <br /> Chair Bedford said that if they do not find anyone by the fall, the Board of Commissioners <br /> could consider the applicant for the At-Large position. <br /> 6. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board considered appointments to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: The ABC Board has the authority to buy, sell, transport and possess alcoholic <br /> beverages for the operation of its stores. This Board also adopts rules for the ABC system and <br /> has the authority to hire and dismiss employees. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all five (5) At-Large members. <br /> The following individuals are presented for Board consideration: <br /> NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Mike Zito At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2026 <br /> Melvin Green At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2026 <br /> (reappointment) <br /> Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 1813-700, the Board of Commissioners shall designate <br /> a member of the local ABC Board to serve as Chair. Patrick Burns has volunteered to be re- <br /> appointed as Chair, with support from the ABC Board members. <br /> One of the following ABC Board members may be designated as Chair: <br /> NAME POSITION DESCRIPTION EXPIRATION <br /> DATE <br /> Patrick Burns At-Large 06/30/2024 <br /> current chair <br /> Judson Williamson At-Large 06/30/2024 <br /> Mike Zito At-Large 06/30/2023 <br /> Melvin Green At-Large 06/30/2023 <br /> Elizabeth Carter At-Large 06/30/2025 <br />