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24 <br /> 1 Tara May introduced the item. <br /> 2 Commissioner Bedford said that Elizabeth Bronson is also on the Planning Board and that <br /> 3 the Board did not want to have the same individuals on both boards. She recommended Jeff <br /> 4 Scott and Leto Copeley. <br /> 5 The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Jeff Scott. <br /> 6 Commissioner Portie-Ascott said that Leto Copeley is not interested in the position. <br /> 7 The Board agreed to keep re-advertising for the At-Large position currently held by <br /> 8 Elizabeth Bronson. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 9. Parks and Recreation Council —Appointments Discussion <br /> 11 The Board discussed appointments to the Parks and Recreation Council. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 BACKGROUND: The Parks and Recreation Council consults with and advises the Department <br /> 14 of Environment, Agriculture, Parks, and Recreation, and the Board of County Commissioners on <br /> 15 matters affecting parks planning, development, and operation, recreation facilities, policies, and <br /> 16 programs, and public trails and open space. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 The Board of County Commissioners appoints twelve (12) members, with representatives from <br /> 19 each of the County's townships and municipalities, and two (2) non-voting youth delegates. <br /> 20 <br /> 21 The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> 22 <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Louise Flinn Bingham Township Second Full Term 03/31/2029 <br /> Navya Sharma Youth Delegate (non- First Full Term 03/31/2029 <br /> voting) rea ointment <br /> 23 <br /> 24 If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: <br /> 25 <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> Carrboro City 03/31/2027 Vacant since 08/14/2025 <br /> Limits <br /> At-Large 03/31/2028 Vacant since 02/02/2026 <br /> Little River 03/31/2026 Vacant since 10/20/2025 <br /> Township <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Tara May introduced the item. <br /> 28 Commissioner Carter noted Navya Sharma's attendance issues. <br /> 29 Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if the attendance policy should apply to youth. <br /> 30 Tara May said that is up to the Board. <br /> 31 Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she supported Navya Sharma. <br /> 32 Chair Hamilton said that advisory boards now know that the Board will be looking at <br /> 33 attendance. She said if they get feedback about barriers to attendance, they can adjust. <br /> 34 Commissioner McKee said that staff should remind the youth delegates of the attendance <br /> 35 expectations. <br /> 36 Laura Jensen said one nuance is that youth delegate positions are non-voting. <br /> 37 The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended individuals. <br />