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39 <br /> 1 7. Chapel Hill Planning Commission -Appointment Discussion <br /> 2 The Board discussed an appointment to the Chapel Hill Planning Commission. <br /> 3 <br /> 4 BACKGROUND: The Chapel Hill Planning Commission develops a comprehensive plan for the <br /> 5 orderly growth and development of Chapel Hill. It reviews all plans for buildings, projects and <br /> 6 facilities to be located within the Town's jurisdiction. It also formulates and recommends the <br /> 7 adoption and amendment of ordinances. <br /> 8 <br /> 9 The Board of County Commissioners appoints one (1) resident representing the Chapel Hill <br /> 10 Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), as well as one (1) resident representing the Chapel Hill <br /> 11 Extraterritorial Jurisdiction or the Joint Planning Area (JPA). <br /> 12 <br /> 13 The following position is presented for Board consideration: <br /> 14 <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> BOCC Chapel Hill Partial Term 06/30/2025 <br /> Appointee ETJ or JPA <br /> 15 <br /> 16 If the position listed above is filled, no vacancies remain. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 Tara May introduced the item. She said there was only one application for the vacant <br /> 19 position. <br /> 20 Vice-Chair Greene said her preference is to hold the position open and look for more <br /> 21 applicants. <br /> 22 Tara May said that the 90-day window has started, and there are about 60 days left before <br /> 23 Chapel Hill appoints a person to the vacancy. <br /> 24 Commissioner Hamilton asked for clarification that if they do not receive other <br /> 25 applications, they will approve the one applicant that they do have. <br /> 26 Chair Bedford said if they do not, Chapel Hill will appoint someone to the position. <br /> 27 Tara May said that was correct and it has happened before. <br /> 28 Commissioner Hamilton said she thought they should go ahead and appoint the only <br /> 29 applicant for the vacancy. <br /> 30 The majority of the Board agreed by consensus to wait until closer to the end of the 90- <br /> 31 day period to see if anyone else applies. <br /> 32 <br /> 33 8. Commission for the Environment—Appointments Discussion <br /> 34 The Board discussed appointments to the Commission for the Environment. <br /> 35 <br /> 36 BACKGROUND: The Commission for the Environment advises the Board of Commissioners on <br /> 37 matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public and <br /> 38 local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also <br /> 39 recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local and <br /> 40 federal regulations. <br /> 41 <br /> 42 The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15)At-Large members. <br /> 43 <br /> 44 The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> 45 <br />