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15 <br /> 1 Chair Bedford asked if they needed to say that hybrid participation is not allowed. <br /> 2 John Roberts said that it currently does not authorize hybrid or remote participation. <br /> 3 Commissioner McKee said that the rules and the protocols they have been operating <br /> 4 under would still apply and they have not been allowing it. <br /> 5 John Roberts said that he agrees with that. He said that the rules apply to hybrid or remote <br /> 6 meetings but there are no rules that say how they will occur. <br /> 7 Commissioner McKee said they can chalk this up to his one crazy idea for the year and <br /> 8 move on. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 5. Affordable Housing Advisory Board on Aging —Appointments Discussion <br /> 11 The Board discussed appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 BACKGROUND: The Affordable Housing Advisory Board prioritizes affordable housing needs <br /> 14 and assesses project proposals. The Board also publicizes the County's housing objectives, <br /> 15 monitors the progress of local housing programs, explores new funding opportunities, and works <br /> 16 to increase the community's awareness of, understanding of, commitment to, and involvement in <br /> 17 producing attractive affordable housing.As a general practice, this Board has decided not to make <br /> 18 recommendations for vacancies. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15)At-Large members. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 The following individuals and positions are presented for Board consideration: <br /> 23 <br /> NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Hasan Abdullah At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> Monica At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> Palmiera re-appointment <br /> BOCC At-Large Partial Term 09/30/2025 <br /> Appointee <br /> BOCC At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> Appointee <br /> BOCC At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> Appointee <br /> 24 <br /> 25 If the positions listed above are filled, no vacancies remain. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Tara May introduced the item. <br /> 28 The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. <br /> 29 Commissioner Fowler suggested Beth Akers, Thomas Grasty, David Roth, or Andrew <br /> 30 Semmes for the remaining at-large positions. <br /> 31 Chair Bedford suggested MZ K Johnson. <br /> 32 Commissioner Portie-Ascott agreed with Andrew Semmes and suggested Todd Orr. <br /> 33 The Board agreed by consensus on Thomas Grasty, MZ K Johnson, and Andrew <br /> 34 Semmes. <br /> 35 <br /> 36 6. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board —Appointments Discussion <br /> 37 The Board discussed an appointment to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. <br />