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31 <br /> 8. Parks and Recreation Council —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Parks and Recreation Council. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Parks and Recreation Council consults with and advises the Department <br /> of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation, and the Board of County Commissioners on <br /> matters affecting parks planning, development and operation; recreation facilities, policies and <br /> programs; and public trails and open space. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all twelve (12) members with representatives from <br /> each of the county's townships plus its municipalities, as well as two (2) non-voting youth <br /> delegates. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION DESCRIPTION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Gregory At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2028 <br /> Husketh (reappointment) <br /> Trevor At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2028 <br /> Robinson (reappointment) <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> Little River 03/31/2026 Vacant since 08/18/2023 <br /> Township <br /> Hillsborough 03/31/2028 Vacant since 05/03/2024 <br /> Township <br /> NOTE: There are no applicants from the designated townships, but the Board may <br /> consider appointing residents outside of these townships due to the length of vacancies. <br /> All applications that may be considered are attached. <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants, Gregory Husketh and <br /> Trevor Robinson. <br /> Chair Bedford suggested Jody Eimers and Robert Zurek for the two vacant positions. <br /> Commissioner Fowler suggested Kristofer Cason. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on Robert Zurich and Kristofer Cason for the two vacant <br /> positions. <br /> ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: <br /> The Board discussed a letter from the county to the county's Senate and House of <br /> Representatives delegation regarding federal funding. <br /> Commissioner Carter introduced the item and reviewed the letter: <br />