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35 <br /> Chair Bedford said that Sue Ellsworth, Manager of PFPC, had an online class of how to <br /> start a food business. <br /> Mike Ortosky said he agreed and that the PFPC staff are providing a lot of information and <br /> value to other incubators. He said that he is excited that extension is involved, because they can <br /> provide a lot of value to the vendors. <br /> Eric Hallman, Executive Director of PFPC, thanked Jonathon Smith for working with <br /> PFPC. <br /> Sue Ellsworth thanked the Board members who were able to visit PFPC. She said she is <br /> excited about their work with Cooperative Extension. <br /> James Watts, Chair of the PFPC Advisory Board, thanked the Board of Commissioners. <br /> 3. Advisory Board on Aging —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Advisory Board on Aging. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Advisory Board on Aging suggests policy and makes recommendations to <br /> the Board of Commissioners and the Department on Aging while acting as the liaison between <br /> older adults of the County and County government. It is charged with promoting needed services, <br /> programs, and funding that impacts older residents. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all twelve (12) members. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Dr. Jeff Charles Chapel Hill Town Second Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> Limits <br /> Ann Bradford Carrboro Town Limits First Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> (reappointment) <br /> Sandy Walker At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> Jonathan Wilner At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2025 <br /> Shahnaz GiGi At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2025 <br /> Rashdi <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain. <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. <br /> 4. Arts Commission —Appointment Discussion <br /> The Board discussed an appointment to the Arts Commission. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Arts Commission recommends strategies to promote the artistic and <br /> cultural growth of Orange County, advises the Board of Commissioners on matters involving the <br /> arts, and acts as the granting panel for funding programs available to individual artists and non- <br /> profit groups sponsoring arts projects in Orange County. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15) At-Large members. <br />