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44 <br /> 1 David Stancil said tournament organizers are encouraging families to stay in specific <br /> 2 hotels, and some are in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough. <br /> 3 Chair Bedford said it is important to target Orange County families. She asked if there is <br /> 4 a waitlist for soccer. <br /> 5 David Stancil said if there was a waitlist, it was not that many. He said there are two <br /> 6 seasons, and they have expanded the number of teams. <br /> 7 Chair Bedford said she was happy to hear that, as there have been waitlists for other <br /> 8 facilities. <br /> 9 David Stancil said there was a soccer symposium report 25 years ago that identified the <br /> 10 need for tournament facilities and recreational fields. He said that 25 years later, those things are <br /> 11 still both true. He said the county is the place where kids who cannot afford travel soccer play. <br /> 12 He said they have seen what tournaments can bring. <br /> 13 Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if the community can use the fields when they are not <br /> 14 in use. <br /> 15 David Stancil said no because the fields are highly manicured due to the turf. He said the <br /> 16 only rest day is Monday, and the fields are being used the other days of the week. He said there <br /> 17 are a few fields at other facilities that are available, and the Fairview community is interested in a <br /> 18 soccer field. <br /> 19 Chair Bedford said that she preferred the healthier and safer use of grass on the fields <br /> 20 instead of synthetic. She said when considering turf, you must consider all costs including <br /> 21 replacement. She said that debt was not considered in the report. <br /> 22 David Stancil said turf managers and most players would agree. <br /> 23 Commissioner Fowler said that grass turf is associated with fewer injuries and mitigates <br /> 24 heat and is better for the climate. <br /> 25 Chair Bedford said there is interest in purchasing fields from other entities, which will be a <br /> 26 future discussion. <br /> 27 <br /> 28 5. Board of Health —Appointments Discussion <br /> 29 The Board discussed appointments to the Board of Health. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 BACKGROUND: The Board of Health makes policy and is charged with protecting and promoting <br /> 32 public health in Orange County. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 The Board of County Commissioners appoints all eleven (11) members with representation from <br /> 35 specific health-related professions and the general public. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> 38 <br /> NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Dr. Brian Pharmacist Second Full Term 06/30/2028 <br /> Crandell <br /> Dr. Davia Dentist First Full Term 06/30/2028 <br /> Nickelson (reappointment <br /> Dr. Aparna Physician Third Full Term 06/30/2028 <br /> Jonnal <br /> 39 <br /> 40 If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain. <br /> 41 <br /> 42 Laura Jensen introduced the item. <br />