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19 <br /> The following position is presented for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> BOCC County Resident First Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> Appointee <br /> If the position listed above is filled, no vacancies remain. <br /> Tara May introduced the item. She said one applicant, Michael Hughes, also serves on <br /> the Agricultural Preservation Board and the OUTBoard. She said his first term on the Agricultural <br /> Preservation Board ends in June 2024 and he could theoretically serve another term. She said <br /> his term on the OUTBoard ends in September 2024, and he could be reappointed. She said he <br /> is serving as chair on the OUTBoard. <br /> Commissioner Fowler suggested Johnny Randall and Julian Sereno. <br /> Commissioner McKee suggested Michael Hughes. <br /> Vice-Chair Greene also agreed with Michael Hughes. She said he is a stormwater <br /> engineer and has served on the OWASA Board before. <br /> Chair Bedford said she also agreed with Michael Hughes. She said in a previous meeting <br /> with the OWASA representatives she learned that they are facing similar inflationary costs as the <br /> county, they are trying to manage PFAS, and they are trying to figure out if they should do the <br /> western intake at Jordan Lake. She said that someone with experience should be on the OWASA <br /> board. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton suggested Colleen Bridger and John Bucher <br /> Chair Bedford said that Colleen Bridger used to be the county health director. <br /> Vice-Chair Greene said that Colleen Bridger has interest in serving the county in other <br /> positions. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Michael Hughes. <br /> Adjournment <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Vice-Chair Greene, to adjourn <br /> the meeting at 8:25 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Jamezetta Bedford, Chair <br /> Laura Jensen <br /> Clerk to the Board <br /> Submitted for approval by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board. <br />