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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09-12-2023-Work Session 1 APPROVED 10/17/23 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION September 12, 2023 7:00 p.m. The Orange County Board of Commissioners met for a Work Session on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Whitted Human Services Center in Hillsborough, NC. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Jamezetta Bedford, Vice-Chair Earl McKee, and Commissioners Sally Greene, Jean Hamilton, Phyllis Portie-Ascott, and Anna Richards (arrived at 7:04 p.m.) COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Amy Fowler COUNTY ATTORNEYS PRESENT: John Roberts COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Bonnie Hammersley, Deputy County Manager Travis Myren, and Clerk to the Board Laura Jensen. (All other staff members will be identified appropriately below) Chair Bedford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All commissioners were present, except for Commissioners Fowler and Richards. Chair Bedford noted that Fowler would not be able to attend the meeting, but that Commissioner Richards was on the way. 1. Presentation of Strategic Plan Survey Results The Board discussed the results of the statistically valid Strategic Plan survey prepared by the ETC Institute. BACKGROUND: During the Board of Commissioners 2022 Retreat, the Board authorized staff to solicit proposals from vendors to assist in the creation of a comprehensive, Countywide Strategic Plan. A Request for Proposals was released in late September 2022, and the team of Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC was selected to perform this work. The scope of work included a data driven strategic planning process that is grounded in the principles of equity, responsive to the concerns and priorities of the community, positions the County to address the challenges of the future, and is fiscally sustainable. An important part of the community engagement process for the Strategic Plan included the administration of a statistically valid community survey. A staff member from the ETC Institute will present the results of the survey, and the Board will have an opportunity to ask questions about those results and request any additional analysis that will help inform the Strategic Planning process. A total of 604 surveys were completed by randomly selected households throughout the County. Given the County's total population, this random sample produces statistically valid results with a margin of error of +/- 4.0% at the 95% level of confidence. The same survey was distributed to residents who were not randomly selected, resulting in an additional 695 responses. Those responses are being analyzed by County staff and will be included in the Environmental Scan that is being prepared by BerryDunn. The Environmental Scan will summarize all the information that has been provided by the public as well as an analysis of future trends in the community. The Environmental Scan will be presented to the Board during its all-day work session scheduled for September 21, 2023. During that work session, the Board used the results of the 2 Environmental Scan to inform a discussion of the County's mission statement, vision statement, core values and guiding principles, strategic priorities, and goal statements. That work session will be followed by an all-day County departments leadership session focused on creating strategic objectives to support the goals identified by the Board as well as performance and outcome measures to evaluate progress on the established goals and objectives. An initial draft of the Strategic Plan is anticipated to be completed by early November 2023. That draft will be reviewed by the Board and distributed for additional community engagement and input. Travis Myren introduced them item and made the following the presentation: Slide #1 Agenda Item#1 i ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Strategic Plan Survey Results Board of Commissioners Work Session September 12, 2023 3 Slide #2 Background • Contract for Strategic Plan included statistically valid community survey - Survey conducted by ETC Institute - Ryan Murray from ETC Institute will cover select findings • Abstract contains links to the Detailed Findings Report with results presented in graphic form and tabular data to all of the survey questions • Abstract also includes link to G1S Maps where the findings are represented geographically - Urban/Rural Divide - Differences by School District ORANGE COUNTY 2 NORTH CAROLINA Slide #3 Benefits of Randomization - Demographics Identical survey instrument was available for self selected responses - 698 responses • Different demographic characteristics Time in Orange County More than 20 years in Orange County 44.3% 54% Education Bachelor's Degree or0raduste Deyrim- 56.8% 87.6% Income More than 575,000 annusly 46.2% 79.4% Gender Identify as Female 50 1% 58% RacelEthnlclly Nan-whlle or Caucaslan 23% 12% Home Ownership %ewrrs current residence 78 5% 92.7% ORANGE COUNTY 3 NC3RTkI C.ARC3LJNA 4 Slide #4 Next Steps • BerryDunn will integrate survey results in Environmental Scan - Analysis of community input and trends • Board Strategic Planning Session —September 21st - Presentation of Environmental Scan - Mission and Vision Statement - Care Values and Guiding Pnnciples - Strategic Prionties and Goal Statements • County Department Leadership Session —September 22"d - Strategic4bjectivesto support Board goals - Performance and Outcome Measures to evaluate progress ORANGE CC COUNTY d NCD'rt H C;A1.C3"NA Commissioner Richards arrived at 7:04 p.m. Ryan Murray, Assistant Director of Community Research for the ETC Institute, made the following presentation: Slide #1 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CARC)LINA 5 Slide #2 Since 2006, LeaderETC Institute is a National in Market arch for Local ETC Institute Governmental-O • ns Has, In More Than 9 Sul Surveyed •`r TEr More Than �l Persons. t Ryan Murray said they do NC Transportation surveys and have focused mostly on municipal and government work for the past twenty years. Slide #3 Methodology Survey Description Method of Sample Size Margin of Error Administration ■ V survey By mail and 604surveys +f-4.0% atthe conducted for online to a ' completed with 9S%level of the county by random sample randomly confidence ETC Institute of households in selected the county residents • Each survey took throughout the approximately county ' comp minutes t utes , W Ryan Murray said they wanted to make sure that, geographically, results were received from across the county. He said they used a random sampling methodology by US Mail. He said there were 604 surveys as the sample size. He said more importantly, follow-ups would be 6 conducted in a way that monitors the demographics directly compared to the county's demographics according to the US Census Bureau. He said they wanted to make sure that each household had an equal opportunity to be selected to participate in the survey while managing the methodology. He said they managed the methodology of the survey in a way that ensures that they are following up with groups that are hard to reach, such as lower-income residents and male residents. He said in the non-random survey, there was a higher percentage of female and higher income respondents. He said their margin of error is +/-4% at the 95% level of confidence. Slide #4 20D Orange County Resident5urvey Location Survey4 Respondents The home address of earh respondent was geocoded to the nearest block W iD .. each respor�dnnt W ensure that the :C;1 respondent was selected fcpr the distribution of responses arerollected From through out the Cou nty. Location of Survey Respondents 6L {Boundaries by Census Black Group} Ryan Murray said they did a really good job of geographic distribution. He said that after the initial push, they reach into the rural areas again for additional responses. He said this secured a great response. 7 Slide#5 Ivey Demographic Characteristics MMM11 ess than$15K 5.4% 9.2% _ 8.8% 15K-$24,999 7.6% 25K-$34,999 12.Q9b Median 35K-$49,999 14.0% Household 7rk Indian 7.9% 8.2% SQK-S2d,999 14.99b Income; n A rlenran 11,976 12,47675K- 99999 11.396 $79,205 ian orAaAa Native 4.5% 4.6% 100K-$1A9,999 16.4% caslan 76.2% 76.3% 150K+ 18.SWi lan orather Pacific Islander 4.296 11.196 2.5% ale 48.6% 47.7% emale 50.196 52.3% refer to self-describe 1.1% Ryan Murray showed that they received 54% below the median income and 47% above that. He said that shows a lifting of the bell curve at the place they hope for. He said that gender is also very reflective of the Census numbers. He said demographics also match the Census. Slide #6 Reasons Respondents Choose to Live in Orange County 8 Slide #7 Q6. Do you think you will be living in the County five years from now? by peruntaga of raspondmta(axclu dng-don't know") { No 1Q96 Yes 9D% Ryan Murray said that 90% of residents would like to live here 5 years from now. Slide #8 Q3. Reasons residents choose to live in Orange County: by O-WntiYe os.esp—Je-ts(—Ptiple-4016ntbbuld be mode) Perks&open sow&options i4i95 Access to-health care services a4% WW crlme rates ❑npe m ya,r wflrkl�not a2x, Close to famiry{frrendh #0% Arts,cuhural,&entertainmeitt amenlNes ig94 QWlily of public R4u[AtiPnopp"niliEF 56% D WarsitY of tho people who roe here 31% Higher education opportunities I!0% Access to farm fresh meats&prn0uce 79]fr Low traffic corsgestlon 759E gecrcarian gpp4rsun8isy�FaGilieies for adults 2A56 i H6uaief omaoM 3ifL EMWyMear 6ppdrtudties 21% I public hansportation sysfems 19fi Recreation npponanirie/NaeM—ror youth 12%: �La loam rate&cost of Going 11% I ShoppiDeopwm 1Lli QuAIVy f Vr nnrnent 0% 15% 30% 459E The highlighted iterns will have the largest influence on their decision to stay in the county overthe next 5years Ryan Murray said that one surprising response was that "Local tax rate & cost of living" had a lower percentage of people stating that it was one reason they chose to live in Orange County, but in another part of the survey, respondents said it the tax rate was one of the top 5 or 9 6 items of why people might stay in the county. He said that might be information the county would use for making marketing decisions. Chair Bedford asked what the 11% meant next to "Local tax rate & cost of living" meant. Ryan Murray said it meant that 11% of the respondents said it was one of the reasons they chose to live in Orange County. Commissioner Richards asked how the ETC Institute drew conclusions from the data, such as an item being listed as a critical role, and then ETC Institute said it is an area where the county could spend more. She said for instance, there were conclusions that said this is where people want you to spend more money. She did not see a direct question about spending. She referenced the tax rate question, where people said it was important to them and ETC Institute turned it into a positive. Ryan Murray said that there were two questions asked: What is a reason residents choose to live in the county; and, and what is a reason they would stay. He said that 1 of 10 said that the tax rate is a reason they moved here but 5/10 selected it as a reason they might stay. He said that some of the findings are not in the presentation but are in the full report. He said that he was trying to give an overall view of the findings, but that the report may answer some of the Board's specific questions. Commissioner Greene referred to slide#7, and the results from the question "Do you think you will be living in the county 5 years from now." She said that the pie chart excluded people who responded, "I don't know," and she thought that might be a significant amount of people. Ryan Murray said the "I don't know" responses were 23.5% of the total. Commissioner Greene said that the "I don't know" responses were higher than those that said "no." She said she thought it was a legitimate category to consider. Slide #9 Perceptions HOW RESPONDENTS PERCEIVE THE COUNTY IS PERFORMING 10 Slide #10 Q7. Do you think the overall quality of life in the County is getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? by We entaee Of eeopond*nta�ehduding"not provided'I Slaying the same 44% Gees mg.roi se Most <tr!6 Getting hotter StflS respondents believe the quality Ryan Murray said 4.5% of respondents did not have a response on this question. He said the vast majority said it is staying the same or getting worse. He said 1 in 5 indicated it was getting better. Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if they knew why people said that quality of life was getting worse in the county or what they mean. Ryan Murray said they do not know and that it is a perception question. He said that it is a nationwide trend and new in the last few years. 11 Slide #11 Q1. Most critical roles for the County government in the next 10 to 24 years by pomema fa of—ponderns who selected the items as are of their tap three chwces aeating aFFord4he housir>s options 3" Making sure that n eceszary heahh&hurnan 3576 se rvirn are areieblr Pr.senring open spec.it parks 151% I Increasingfunding for N-12 schools 31% Meirywinir4hip a�e�Lr emcr�ener ien:ctia i N% Gexlop trensportat ion alternatives tea sine 21% pasienfier wits E IrnprawaerrviranmertafaLuallsWfM � x7lfii Respondeng&«4pvng ro ciryn dyne. Communiastion&engagemenr with the pubf .iA% hleintaining quefty leadership ■ 14'X I E Reducing leed infeturiLy 22% Imprrning bAmbraP health seralces 10% _ fmprovingeahychildhoodeducation 9B6 Di. rting indiuidunls from the nLninel . fuctice sgrsten 0% 20% 20% W% 40% t�ioa choice 7ndchrsic. �3rdchoice as Affordable housing, schools, i hea Ith and hurna n services a re a major theme of the f indings Commissioner Hamilton asked how the percentages were calculated for slide #11. Ryan Murray said the dark green shows the majority and that 95%of respondents selected it as their top choice. Commissioner Hamilton asked how many said it was their second choice. Ryan Murray said it is about 33% and that should be out of 600. He said if they look at the sum, it is 36% of the whole sample. Commissioner Hamilton said it is 36% of the sample, and then the top is in the 90s. She said it would be helpful to know the numbers of who is answering in the whole sample. Ryan Murray said that the data is included in the report. Chair Bedford asked that the full report be available for the Board at their upcoming strategic plan work session. Ryan Murray said these responses should be taken with a grain of salt because they have been given a perception question. He said that being that it is 36%, it is not a significant amount. He said that is only 1 of 3. Commissioner Richards said that is where she ended up. She said that the major themes are shown but at the same time, with school, a fewer percentage said they moved here because of the schools. Ryan Murray said they do not seem very happy with the schools. Commissioner Richards said that she does not know if she would go that far. She said that when the themes are pulled out, she is trying to understand what is being highlighted. Vice-Chair McKee asked for clarification on some of the responses in the survey results. He asked if he understood that they said schools are not a reason people are moving here. He said that taxes are a major issue that he hears about in the community, but the survey does not square up with what he hears. Ryan Murray said that these results come from the random sample survey, which can capture themes from the aggregate community that maybe the Board does not often hear from. He said the themes come from multiple questions where those items rose to the top for 12 respondents. He said this is data that is statistically valid but certainly not the end-all, be-all for solutions over the next twenty years. Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked for clarification as to why 600 people was enough to represent the population. Ryan Murray said it is the margin of error that was key rather than the number of respondents. He said they can shrink the margin of error, but it adds more cost. He said it is an adequate number for the type of survey. Slide #12 Q10. Satisfaction with Care County Services bvverce".of respondents(excluding"don't lc m") Quality of Emmiency M6dIcd156rY1[6SIEMS) 90% 1el6 A quality of Emergency B115era— 91% IS% 9% Quality of County lrLrusy Sen+ices 43% 13% 35y queliry of C..nty's Solid Wam Services SIM 15% 6%� QV}Illy Of COVrtY�3 Election Services Si% 19% and Quelily of Ceunrv's Recreetien Services 52% 22% 6%I Owlity of Public Hellth Mf%iges 45% 267E 6% gL4fty of Cowty'sAgicultural,Sail&water k-vicef 44% 37% Owlity of Gwrrty kcia l Ser im M!4 quality di S66ieI scrviers far toast in deed 7ttli quality el Ceu ty DevelepmenE.Planning&Zoning ' 0% X% 40% Well am IN% Mvery5a4isfied w5atisfied Nowbral 111110ImLi5fied MYery Disatisfied Overall satisfactiong Ryan Murray said these are generally one of the key questions in community surveys. He said that neutral ratings are a passing grade. He said that overall, the core services are rated highly. He said that other services, such as Planning and Zoning, rank lower but usually respondents do not have a good understanding of what planning and zoning means. 13 Slide#13 Overall Quality of Development,County ' Planning, and i • This itern received the lowest Nary satls%M"and"satisfied"levels of .� — �• Satisfaction Ratings +men raon�ora Spdrn eceta - very swft aed .,rr� SetiaF+ed NWml pissalisired Very Rasxtisfied ETC Ryan Murray said the GIS maps created for the presentation may give more information about where perceptions may be concentrated in the community. Slide #14 Q9. Rating of County Perceptions by percentage of respondents(excluding"don't knc.v Asa place to a daalkge or a uniuersiry 4M 117d Government Services Residents ,M aplxew Wt 55% 11% I'll Believe Should Receive As aplxe oo ralseenlldren 4¢� 13% 7 Increased Funding: Asa place for physical activity 52'A 24% 51 1. Public school operations �A.a place t—ducat.ch&dren 4S% 11% ric 2. Affordable housing Asa place to work 54% n% a7p� 3. Behavioral/mental health As a pl",Wt hil 4a%6 z4% E1%� services Asa corn munity committed to green&sustaiiahk practices 13% 23% 99f Aa aFl—to retire 41% m% 916 E W h l le res po nden is a re satisfied As eplaoe vrhrrcyau Frel welcome rcgerdlessaf race/ethnici�V 43% 24%C 111% wlth the county as a place to +Asa*ce that prwrltlaeb 31' 1%1 educate children,they stlllwant npepl•mllupt prioritigo4m%*onmentelprntectim ag% �� SX the county to priorltixe As acommunky committed Wfalr&eWitsble practices education services. AvailaLiliry of imernee serices in year trrca Overallimew or reperetion of County government WSWOther areas received lower nsaplacewhereyoUranearnallrngwa®e levels of'excellent"and "good" Aa aeemmumtythae is rnarin4in the fi3hrtlrecziou - 40% Yes po nses and Should be Asa placeta starl a 6-w— 2A% i 39% 1776 prioritized by the county as well. Asa Place wnere you�an��aana.deae no,r:ing laa5 3v15 � uK � 9'Y. mi6 W% eo16 07% 100% Mewcellent =tool =neutrat reekDwAveraaa EPoor -overall quality Ryan Murray said that these questions are gauging perceptions in the community, not necessarily actualities. He said these are from average residents that are not always up to date on what happens at meetings or in county government. 14 Commissioner Richards asked for clarification on how the perception rating is translating into residents wanting more funding to be spent on items. Ryan Murray said that those questions were taken from Q11. He said that those are a direct question to the residents and included in the detail report. He said that some of the results are from messages that citizens are getting and where they are getting it from. He said a lot of education comes from the news, and those are not positive messages. Slide #15 Rating the County as • W Place Children This is an area where respondent5 increased funding. Y7 .- Perceptions Vran ntirg nna 5-puim u:a[e - ExcNlrr>< Good N�ylr�l BNow Avn-gn CCV21 Cai PER •IE3C - Poor ETC Slide#16 Rating the County as a Place that Prioritizes IndIcatod they would like to w increased funding. Community Health This area is a top priority for Perceptions !Lean fig—a 5-puinl scale - ExcNlrne Good NrAnI $Now Avurago Poor .,� ETC 15 Slide#17 Rating the County as a Place Where You Can Find Affordable This is an area where respondents increased funding. This area is a top priority for Perceptions W an rabig nna 5-po rd sr.ale - EMCF9rrrt Goad NqVr#I Below Avwroge i:OIDLKPER i•]irEaC - P9Pf ETC ". T Vice-Chair McKee pointed out that some of these perceptions depend on how the respondent defines affordable housing. Ryan Murray said that some respondents were making less than $15,000 per year and that is well under the poverty line, so it is a completely different issue for them compared to someone making $150,000+ per year. Commissioner Greene said there is an affordable housing problem. She said that her understanding of what the red could mean is not that those respondents do not have a problem with affordable housing themselves, they have a perception that it is a problem in other areas. Ryan Murray said it is a perceived notion and they are looking at aggregate. Chair Bedford said they could go to the GIS maps and review more closely. Ryan Murray said that they are static maps but that they can be explored to show more information. He said that affordable housing is a problem everywhere. 16 Slide #18 Q5. How good of a job would you say the County government does communicating information about County issues, services, and performance to the pabfic? 4Y permnt%gpf rQwxWenta(excluding."dolt know'y Good Fair 47% EnAenr -W l Poor 17% 36%of respondents agree that the county does a good job keepingresidentso • Ryan Murray said that the county is performing ok with communication compared to national benchmarks. He said this is the middle of the road and while they are not overly satisfied with the government communication, they are not unsatisfied. Slide #19 Q14. Rated agreement with the following statements: by pw•unuge of rapau4 rsta{ixeluding"das`r lusgyr} I have egvltahleaccess to County sernlces ishG 59i regardless of my caceferhnicity I helieue Cauety&ouernmo-m is tnuetwon by 29% Ift Csxrnty is aramg ce —ily in harmnrsy with its enwrorsm l entwherresidentsswmd&thrive> ' Sx Counry wffwcrr+wh!co—vnkarwi what t hey arx doing to enwm all Comty resldersts are treated lietf 9g!!F 71X equita4ly A96 N% 40% e0% 11% 100% ■Stn glyaFee agree Mutral rpiwFcr 111115tronglydisagme Commissioner Greene said her perception, as an elected official, is that people find local government less trustworthy than in the past. 17 Ryan Murray said that is a trend nationally. He said there is a trend since the pandemic of lower trust in local government institutions. He said that a vast majority believe they have access regardless of their demographics, but they do not believe they think it is being communicated well enough. He said that after the Board reviews the report, he is happy to answer additional questions. Slide#20 Equitable Access to County Servicesa, Regardless •This is an area where respondents iz v s This area is n top priority for increa5ed funding. Perceptions 4 an ring—S-paim scale - Eaxllrrt Good N-"I B:Igw AWWrng* Pgor 4 ETC , Ryan Murray said that most respondents believe they can access services. He said that this is an area of top priority for respondents. Slide #21 Housing and Affordability RESPONDENTS BELIEVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS IMPORTANT 18 Slide #22 Q8. What is your level of satisfaction with the availability of affordable housing in the County? by percenfage of­pondents I—Iudins"don'tknaw"f Neutral 32 A somewhat dseatisf lea 34% XAI* I somewhatsafii ed 12% .rry-••..:ricfirc }'� Very satisfied 7% Most respondents 1 M with the avAlability of affordable housing in the county Ryan Murray said that housing affordability is a major trend of the survey response. He said that excludes "Don't Know." Slide #23 Q12. Housing Affordability in Orange County by� ntape of msponden sta Iicti nip or"no"(mcludlog"don't km&PM Are you able to llnd housing you can allord in Me faun fir? MINa!i [ao yw have males home hoe repairs tihat Impact your quali[yof FrFe oryoo here put off because of IKk of rtwu pli7 Go your monthly hmsi ng costs{rent or mortgage} aY rxceed 3NXr of your rn onthly income? a76 I59fi 90% 739 taa'% lye& MNo Although respondents `fwith the availabilityle housing,they've indicatedthey can find it Ryan Murray said there is a perception issue because when they look at their own situation, only 1 in five are experiencing housing unaffordability. 19 Commissioner Richards said that people who want to live in the county but cannot due to lack of affordable housing are not represented in the survey. She said that people who were surveyed already live here. Commissioner Greene said she took the survey and found that one question was puzzling. She said she has been in her house a long time and could afford it at the time. She said she answered it because she lives in the county. Vice-Chair McKee said that he is having a hard time wrapping his head around all the response compared to what he is hearing. He said there were fewer responses in the northern part of the county, so the concentration of responses in more expensive housing areas may affect the survey. Ryan Murray said that sometimes they find responses all over the board. He said that some of that is how it is defined. He said it will take a lot of discussion to boil down to what the responses are saying. He said the survey is one tool in the toolbox. He said that his perception is that the survey is interesting and that there are three main themes perked the ears of the residents. He said that others that are more familiar with the area, may have a different interpretation. He said that this report was to show the survey data, how it was collected, and what they think it means. Slide #24 Public Sdrool HORN RESPONDENTS RATED THE COUNTY'S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM 20 Slide #25 Q16. Level of agreement with the Public schools in the County: by pucrn[aya or nspondaiHs(aacledry"'don'[knoW'] A[[recn high quaPhy leathers 43% 97i Eniu squ6kVeducatlon For st Lid cots Q% Hag Wfe Wilding$inrrasWsture � 410% , Has adaquate school far3ries 2% 7376 Manages theeduca[iun 6udgeu well � ffi9G ■ eneouregescwnmaoity Irn.dti,e.nent In educeim-related dedslon making HIM , Has of Fecti r leadership in K-02 education ■ IS IransparCn[eaem ed uea[ine-related �■ derision making W 5trorely AV" Agee Neutral pis g," �5tr IIJVpisagree About Ryan Murray said over the last few years, there has been more negative discussion nationwide about schools, which may affect perceptions of respondents. He said this can be contextualized by how many households have children. He said that one of the major concerning factors for this chart was the high level of agree or disagree responses throughout. He said that there are perceptions that make the respondents think they are not able to attract and retain high level teachers. He said that school boards have changed in the last few years and that those negative news stories have changed how people see public schools. Slide #26 Transportation TRANSPORTATION MODES 21 Slide#27 Q22. Satisfaction with travel within Orange County by permntaye of nspondems(excluding"don't k—'I Ability in yourneighhcrhood to run,walk,bike,& am f 9% earrase..td— Quality of Dwntown parkingfacilities N% 29% 22% Eme of iray lby walkirq "S 29% Ease of travel 6y Gkng 2g% Ease of tray l bW buswithin[oumy ms Ease of travel by bus to places autsidcof Cnuity 4y(f( MVery Satcfird M5a1atied Neutral =Diratisfied WV-V OisaWmd Most g indicatedtheydo notpublic ftravel viapersonal Ryan Murray said that most are satisfied with the ability to run, walk, or bike in their neighborhood. He said that people are always going to be upset about issues with streets and roads. He said that he cannot imagine that many people are traveling by bike and asked if that is perceived or if it is happening. He said he noticed that there are not a lot of shared roads or bike lanes, and while the county may not be able to improve the performance, they can educate citizens on why. He said there was a high degree of dissatisfaction with the ease of travel by bus outside of the county. He said he would ask the transit director for ridership numbers so they can see numbers versus perception. 22 Slide #28 Q21. Reasons public transportation HAS been taken in Orange County by pm rrntage nl rryFmzhdroA%w Iro me ktrd trr i ri--.r.srlr rd[lvir I u Io 11 n rr I tIII< 5 I ride the baf for errvir7nmenta1 reasons r} Parlong at my workn drrficult/expemwe JL% The bus gets me xfiere I creed to go in a rewonabI6 amount of 9mc 19% Tahiq:ll*bus is cheaper than dcirirq. I can work,read,or watch Ako while on the bus 7% I don't halre/cannot urea car other 3% 0% SK 10% 15% �iupchoirr $nstdwtce ra3rd rhoiCe Ryan Murray most ride by choice. He said that 4% say they do not have a car and that response #20 says that over half just prefer driving. He said that common responses are scheduling issues with ridership and other needs like having children to accommodate for. Slide #29 Qzo. Reasons public transportation HAS NOT been used in Orange County by percentage Of YRFp9fldRrttF 1YM7RIKIM llle I6R119Fii GTe of tMir lop lhrhr dwku I prefer drirring mycar{need tuuse myc r 45% The buswould take too long 42lfi Iri:roofsrhWn my hometa the nearest bds stop ■J8!{ The hds does n of tans often enaugh Nlf 4r11t the tie that I need iotnvet The bus does not serve where I nee3 to go pgas I here safely mnoerns ' 9TL other , 7% 0% 15M 34at 45% =Topchalce Ind cholce =3rd choke 23 Slide #30 Future Priorities HORN RESPONDENTS THINK THE COUNTY SHOULD HANDLE FUTURE PRIORITIES AND PLANNING Slide #31 Q17. Rated Future Priorities of the County by psrcmt+p of rmpandents(exdudinC"don't k—'I pnrdtrng orluitabk_to quality mental healthcare 5d 5% Providing equhablent[nemqueRy healthtw N% W% Increasing conservation offarrns&—ironmentak sensitive land F9% 11% 44 Addressing)—el-- 4p id'% aI Previdi%living wages W% 13% -1 Increasingaccessto high-speed inrermt 40% id% Incrmsingoppm unitim to Win plain 44% 17% ++� Addre*&gun eider x 2W 12% 7%, I mproving early childhood education 1-1)% r� Aeduci%substance use disorder M ly% r+l P—iding aguitabk aeons to heusirg gg9G 184E +w. Improving sdiool ia[ilities d69G 71% r' Pord-iing ed—timal disparities 57% iv% -1 incr4iFng a9095p I�pga 19% xr% nc Inc irrgpublicsafety d0% 2A% a.i addressingmciv Si% 17% 7%. C rn4ating[Zmits shi^g4 39% 171E 515- inveasingopponurriries for re[reatim&culture 4% 28% f%l Providingpublictransportation in unincorporated areas glthc+uwnty '17X 23% 7%■ Criminal flrStiCe diypriipq 451d 27a6 5%E to-coring aon-residential de:clopmmt J112G Clf 3056 40% 1o07i ■VeyinWrtanl 1111111ruportant Neuval 1111111%immportanl NNotatallimpr rtdm continuesHealth and human services be priority based on Ryan Murray said that one thing he noticed is that there are a lot of important items here. He said that all of those show important items, but the Board will have to whittle them down based on priorities. He said that themes arose out of these responses as well. He said that he wonders if they missed an item in how to improve the quality of education system in the future. He said that improving school facilities is on the list. 24 Slide #32 Q28. Agreement with the statement: "Renewable energy production, such as wind and solar energy, is important to the future of the County." by pe—ntagn of raspondnssts�nxdudin@-not provided") AS = 245d f�} r Sti unylx aRn ee G9% Neutral 1Z96 Dma"e fi96 Swolo+diswee 6% Ryan Murray said that about 75% agree that renewable energy production is important to the county but when they compare that to other questions in the responses, it shows that environmental sustainability is right in the middle of importance. Slide #33 Q23.Types of development/growth respondents would like to see: by vereanteee of rewandarta(multiple s hdipns wuId be medal Parts S rsawre prem"I 647G Fanny farms 47% Restaurams 44% Singe-iamily residential SPX Fanny oriented actm!W6 9¢ E niertainnewt buikesses 33K Retei stores 70% MAIA..iIv residential 21% Tourism#recreation 37% DowMovm UUMN 759E Rnral residential 2M L'%ht industry 21% OfficerbusiWnbulldings 31% 14—y industry 4% Lesg- c r—te Farms 2% 0% 2P7s 49% .60% SIMA Ryan Murray said these match responses generally across the nation. He said that that another hard juxtaposition is keeping taxes low while not increasing the commercial tax base. 25 Slide#34 Q18.Which ONE of the following is the most important? yy (0"1 w1ina"not Pmoud'1 S.00& ini E.nplr/ynlen[[enters, A—W Goods g.Services 9% Housing Affard ehil i�r Opgn Space Press &n 329i ae�ia I[mel lnneraeinn: Farm lend Preaervat Ian tied 17% RFdming Car Trips:Minimising Taxes fpr HpmPpwnars 3976 5-11 Town Ch-r —Mini-mng Reydpntidl Spr+wl Respondents see importance of agriculture but,affordability and minimizing residential sprawl is also important Commissioner Greene said that "Small Town Character: Minimizing Residential Sprawl," are opposite ideas. Ryan Murray said he took this to say, "maintain small town character" and "minimizing multifamily sprawl." He said that is his perspective. Commissioner Greene said she did not like that and there was no way to answer that. She said those two things from a planning understanding do not go together. Ryan Murray said this shows an educational opportunity for residents. Slide #35 Q191.How willing would you beta pay fees instead of taxes to pay for improvements to services that you use or(benefit from? by p.re.wn,of—p,nd—J—J ud ing'"noe prorlded" Willing 35� f \l ' 1 IIeF wre 3&'K Very willing 137E ry�wiling Us% 26 Ryan Murray said most respondents are willing to pay a fee rather than taxes. He said this is also asked in Parks and Recreation surveys. He said if you ask them about this and break it down, it shows that if the respondent would use the service themselves, they say taxes but if they will not use the service, they say fees. Vice-Chair McKee asked if there is a city or county that relies more on fees. Ryan Murray said it is usually fees for sports leagues. He said that social services and arts, there are taxes used. Vice-Chair McKee said they use fees, but it is a very small number of services. He said he cannot imagine a community that provides most services with fees. Ryan Murray said that fees will usually not support programs long-term. He said that most things do not push for a future in fee-based structures but that a fee-based subsidy might be. Slide #36 Summary Most respondents believe the overall quality of life in the county is either "getting worse"(40%)or"staying the same" (44%) Respondents expect the county to focus on affordable housing,schools,and health and human services over the next 10-20 years and these services should be prioritized Respondents are satisfied with core public safety services,but are less satisfied with the delivery of social services, and the quality of development,planning, and zoning Respondents have made it known that the county needs to do a better job of keeping residents informed to ensure all county residents are treated equitably Slide #37 Questions .? THANK YOU 27 Chair Bedford asked if the national downward trend had already started before the pandemic. Ryan Murray said that they have shown them before and after and there were differences that were shown in their quarterly surveys. He said those pushed up as people could start going out again but now the perceptions have started to go down again. He said that trust, what do you think, how do you feel questions are showing downward. Chair Bedford said it seems to track with mental health as well. Commissioner Richards asked how neutral was treated across the board. She said it makes a big difference in some of the questions. Ryan Murray said that some of the neutral responses can be from people who do not have direct experience and it was treated as a passing grade. Chair Bedford asked if she should go through the responses and see if there are big differences between rural and suburban responses and those with Chapel Hill Carrboro Schools and Orange County Schools. Ryan Murray said he can use the maps to look at the school district boundaries. He said that one thing he says to be mindful of is that there are fewer folks living in rural areas, which can lead to a lack of apples-to-apples comparisons. He said that he assumed the larger census block groups are more rural and maps can help, but not in all instances. Chair Bedford said it may be that the Board needs to discuss priorities before revising maps. Ryan Murray said that might be a plan for more down the line once there is a plan for urban and rural. 2. Consultant Briefing on Comprehensive Land Use Plan The Board received a briefing from Clarion Associates, LLC, on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) for discussion and feedback. BACKGROUND: At its May 16, 2023 Business meeting, the BOCC approved a contract with Clarion Associates, LCC, to develop a Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The commencement date for work was June 30, 2023, and the project kick-off occurred during the workweek of July 17-21, 2023. Most recently, at its September 5, 2023 Business meeting, the BOCC approved an amendment to the contract adding additional meetings with the Board for project briefings, discussion and feedback. This item reflects the first briefing. Cy Stober, Planning Director, introduced the item and introduced staff who have worked on the project. Leigh Anne King, of Clarion Associates, introduced other members of the consulting team: Antwain Goode and Andrea Goode of Tate Consulting, and Emily Gvino of Clarion Associates. 28 Leigh Anne King made the following presentation. Slide #1 t by Z. ORANGE COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Board of County *i commissioners rFW2050 ork Session f; CLANON Slide #2 Briefing on Project Progress Outcomes of Phase 1 (Kickoff Meetings and Stakeholder Interviews) Branding T (Sole€ted Name and Feedback on Tagline) • Update on DEI Database Public Engagement Approach Phasa� Prig#a 3: phase 4: PfldSe 1. i�ent�Mr.�• EvuLnle PE5�tL0`J� la ir•ch Rrulet� �ssLees ora Plannn'9 Fi�¢I40 ore 8rk�ri Sltt F7#i ` t]nFo-�t-�ranni IMI�rnCae ' � :.�i iLa•.s �� •�x.r:L+�w `re_� �t+u +..M���,ticor�r ` vM M`lFr�p 'M�b�tl:•y w...�tii '.yen�+1.� •+Ywrq iY '+HNq�YL+tp�.n• rumenry +Ca�meue •t.li«T�f/�'+ _�........-._ J F �r. �rlWta�Inbe Ir.}q.� ��i��.r. •te�aLL w�Cr�m� mna«rn�ri� .+rrr�.r��w-r ��mnwr •�f,Maax•i iw ir�yk.y,,xraa- ., nA.i.�wr. :.wrr�v +�6e,r,�Lw+rrei .,�,.• �.d u.n.�.•a •'.nw�.yd '.irtm�l� LmmvWh fti�n�YL Li�i�wl��rwt +C�q.�e Jhato.i Ii q.}xrni lYl dor. .Isr,.:��rrrw y5w�.+, .a•.r y1 •Aer••.�1�4nr� eu•-Trw•i.x• 29 Slide#3 eN CI#aL•eAi hAle Yud 4.l. Slide •I � --��_ Phases 1 11��rk ��mpl�td r. Project • Planning ro- Department reconnaissance WorkingStaff ■ ■ kickoff Off ice of ■uity and Inclusion and CommunityRelations Meeting (focus on a engagement) Virtual and in-person sta * - interviews Collectlon and inventory of - - data, plans, • ProgressIn a' Project branding andw-ebsite 4 30 Slide#5 f F Work that has commenced: • developing a Current Policy Profile • Preparation of the DEI Database for engagement publicity • Preparing for Community Engagement Window#1(CEW#1)— Confirming Community Aspirations Work to be completed: • Finalizing CEW fti approach(workshop and online activities) • Finalizing strategy for targeted meetings to DEI populations } • Summarizing new issues and opportunities in Phase 2 report Slide #6 Stakeholder r A total of 57 people were interviewed,including; • Board of County Commissioners • Planning Board members • County Partners(Drange County Schools,Chapel Hill-Carrboro C4 Schools, Town of Hillsborough Utilities, Mebane Utilities) • County Staff(County Manager, Community Relations,DEAPR,ED Director, EMS Director,Chief Equity and Human Rights Officer,Sheriff,Solid Waste Director,Visitors Bureau) Neighboring and Partner Jurisdictions(Chapel Hill,Hillsborough,, Mebane, Durham/City County,Chatham County) • Volunteer Advisory Boards(Agricultural Preservation,Commission for the Environment,Parks and Recreation Council,Economic Development, Histcrlc Preservation Commission,Orange Unified Transportation,and Affordable Housing) Slide#7 { 19 111, r 1111111;1 • - ilILT Key Issues Identified: • Land/farmland conservation and environmental protection strongly supported, particularly as it relates to watersheds • Increasing economic development,local job opportunities,and local tax base is important • Strong concern over lack of affordahle housing for the workforce and that limited land and infrastructure available for development further challenges this issue • red to affordable housing is need to create better transit options that conned workers to employment and other destinations,in and between towns and rural areas • Interest in providing more assets for rural areas,sUch 85 broadband, shoppingfemployment opportunities,or gathering places • InterjurlsdictlonaI planning likely needed In areas of common interest near Jurisdictional boundaries to ensure successful outcomes 31 Slide#8 + • Make engagement easy,accessible,and%nl • BuiId on local culture of engagement • Identify marglnalized communities early and trusted leaders to help engage them through targeted efforts(DEI database) �y,. y', - • Bu i I d trust through process • Offer a variety cf engagement options(in person and online) Use plain language • Ask relevant questions ' • Track and report participation • document community inputs(verbatim) i Cumulative engagement approach Leigh Anne King said that during the first community engagement window, they are thinking broadly and confirming the aspirations the community has in respect to land use for the next 20 years. She said once they learn about those aspirations, they will narrow down and build upon that with more specific questions. She said in the second round of engagement, they will focus on future land use alternatives and getting community feedback. Slide #9 Q&W WQW Brainstorming process (July—Sept 2023) r • By consultant team and staff(Community Relations, Office of Equity and Inclusion, and Planning) • Discussion of key words and message for the process • Narrowed from 5 project names and 25+potential tagline options Ranked in order of staff preference i 32 Slide #10 Project Name and Tagline 1 Name: Orange County Land Use Plan 2050 r Tagline options for selection by BOCC: L Balancing Our Future Needs The project narne and tag!ne vA 11 be used 2, Guiding Our Future to develop the pmpect logo and +i 3. Planning for People and Places Leigh Anne King asked the Board to decide on a tagline for the project. Vice-Chair McKee said he was ok with the tagline, "Balancing Our Future Needs." Commissioner Richards said the top tagline brings up the question "What are the future needs?" She said she liked "Guiding Our Future." Commissioner Greene said she liked the top two taglines. She said "Balancing Our Future Needs" is more to the point, because there are differences in what our needs are, and the challenge is to balance those. She said that she did not like tagline three ("Planning for People and Places") because the plan is for more of the unincorporated areas, and "places" puts you in an urban frame of mind. The Board agreed by consensus to not consider tagline three. Leigh Anne King said that they needed the Board to decide on a tagline during the work session so they could create the website and begin publicizing the community engagement program beginning in October. Commissioner Hamilton said she preferred the tagline "Guiding Our Future," because "Balancing Our Future Needs" brings up larger questions than what the land use plan is going to address. Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if it is best practice to plan so far out; in this case, to 2050. Leigh Anne King said that it is typical to plan 20-25 years in the future, because transportation also looks that far into the future. She said comprehensive plans and transportation should be aligned in the same timeframe. She said it may be updated more frequently than 20- 25 years. Commissioner Richards asked for clarification that there will be a plan for regularly updating the comprehensive plan. Leigh Anne King said there will be. The Board agreed by consensus on "Guiding Our Future" as the tagline. 33 Slide #11 Date/Time-October26, 2023,6-8 pm • Location; Bonnie B.Davis Environment&Agricultural Center Community workshop Orange Cou ntV's"Living"Spaces: • OCsNeighborhood—Localandregionalgra%kthtrends • OCsDen—Ourpeopleandfacusonchangingtrends ❑CsYard—Our natural resources • OC'sKCIchen—Our workforcE,Johs,andoammutingtrends • Share information at each station and collect feedback on critical questions • tullddI@ of the event'dnteraetive game to learn trends about Orange County • Asynchronous online engagement activities to follow m Chair Bedford asked if elected officials should be part of the community engagement meeting. Leigh Anne King said it is helpful for elected officials to be present at the start of the meeting to talk about the importance of their efforts, but not to participate in the individual groups. Antwain Goode of Tate Consulting said his organization was part of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team for the comprehensive planning process. He introduced his colleague,Andrea Goode. Antwain Goode continued the presentation. Slide #12 Equity Database Database or organizations, businesses, and other .� groups and individual contacts that are representative of DEI communities in Orange County Database will support promotions and outreach for engagement activities Can be leveraged to develop strategic outreach approaches to engage these community members 34 Slide #13 Equity Database I hie EquILy database currently Includes 244 organlaatlons: American Indian Chamber afCcmnerte of North LG6Ta{ewer 3►__ � Carofna - Mpa15 G7 WNraeH Minor;cy Buline35 DuaekMrnev Alter" 156A Econo is AWa" - MbNma Murdlered ladi@erlws Women{oalidon of Cedar Cpfow Irolicule for Smrainatle Cotrwftrmiieg Norch CSKOFMa Chapel Hill{srrNAO Public School Foucdarion NAKP r:am mity LffWawr.rment Furl - Nurch Cmofi I immic Chamber ul COrnmereL [:ammrrrity Ht�ntr.1 nat - Orrice cal%EuricAy Underurili—I lkjnnin ?+ O—Hp Ccwnty Lwiryt WW Conmawiit4Wo Perxee Il.— O C-M.11cpa— - R-11 0 Futme - Rehitmation Support Netw k • EmPOWERnWnt InL - RWhCemer Fang•5WA53 ArQrVA - Students to Sdmlms Tabl. Freedom House Recovery Center Tapr t Foundation • Hedtlry Ca &ions of Cram Courty The Arts Curter Hope Renowetions - Trim DEI Afwnx Slide #14 Equity watabase r Y The Equity Database currently includes 244 organizations. Database Diversity,Equity,and Inclusion-FocusedOrganizatione 95 ProgamsandRewurces) Black,Indigenous,and People off Color{BIMCFOwrred 94 Businesses Women—and Veteran-Owned Businesses 2$ + _ Non-ProlltandVolunteerOrganlzatlons(with a Focus anDEI) 26 x � m 4� Antwain Goode said that non-profit and volunteer organizations would be key in the planning process. Andrea Goode continued the presentation. 35 Slide #15 VI r . . LGBTCUA- Faith Based Community Youth and Students(Dube,UNC,Durham I Tech,NCCUJ I r Small Business Community Disability and Autism Community acaz Rogers Road Community Aging Community DisabiIiLy Community Orange County Partnerships to Remove Homelessness Justice Groups;African American Caucus ccaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation + F' a r. y Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation Antwain Goode said that they would be ensuring that groups listed in slide #15 would be represented in the community engagement window. Slide #16 s Targeted Croup Opportunities h_ r JUSTICE UHITE6 Ka rim/IRu i rnusu{.oinIII un ity III IInM[aunrnu Ili ly Asian American Commu nity - ion African American Comm unity LGBi41A+Community NanprontCommunfty 36 Slide #17 F �r { Y Commissioner Richards asked how many languages other than Karen and Spanish are spoken in Orange County. Leigh Anne King said she did not know. Commissioner Richards asked that there be a real effort to reach out to these populations. Commissioner Richards said she hopes that the farming community is targeted, because that is a group that often is not represented in community discussions. Andrea Goode said that there are a limited number of community meetings, but that they are purposely targeting those populations for the meetings. Antwain Goode said that there are groups within Orange County that will help with outreach to some of the targeted communities. Commissioner Richards suggested contacting 4-H to help reach the farming community. Leigh Anne King said there is a budget for targeted meetings, and they will discuss with staff how best to reach out and when. Chair Bedford suggested the agricultural summit for targeting the farming events. Leigh Anne King said that there would be another update at the November work session. 3. Affordable Housing Advisory Board —Appointments Discussion The Board considered an appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Affordable Housing Advisory Board prioritizes affordable housing needs and assesses project proposals. The Board also publicizes the County's housing objectives, monitors the progress of local housing programs, explores new funding opportunities, and works to increase the community's awareness of, understanding of, commitment to, and involvement in producing attractive affordable housing. As a general practice, this board has decided not to make recommendations for vacancies going forward. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15) At-Large members. The following individual is presented for Board consideration: 37 NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Olivia Fisher At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2026 reappointment If the individual listed above is appointed, no vacancies remain. Tara May introduced the item. She said that the recommended applicant, Olivia Fisher, no longer wanted to serve. The Board agreed by consensus to hold off on an appointment until a future work session so they could review the remaining applicants. 4. Board of Health —Appointment Discussion The Board considered an appointment to the Board of Health. BACKGROUND: The Board of Health makes policy and is charged with protecting and promoting public health in Orange County. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all eleven (11) members with representation from specific health-related professions and the general public. The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Dr. Davia Dentist Partial Term 06/30/2025 Nickelson If the individual listed above is appointed, no vacancies remain. Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant. Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if applicants to the Board of Health talked about creative ways to serve the community, given that the strategic plan indicated that respondents wanted more support for community health. Chair Bedford said that she is on the Board of Health and that there were only 3 applicants for the dentist position, one of which was not eligible. She said that she was not on the interview panel. She said that a dentist position is one of the required positions by the state. She said that the Health department has recently discussed using the mobile dental clinic more, which would aid in providing more services in the community. Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she knew one of the applicants and their work in the community. She said she wondered how the recommendation was made. Chair Bedford said there was a subcommittee that reviewed the applicants and brought the recommendation to the Board of Health, but she did not have all the details. 38 5. Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission —Appointment Discussion The Board considered an appointment to the Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission. BACKGROUND: The Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission promotes recreation for the residents of Chapel Hill. The Commission serves as the recreation policy advisory body for the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Town. It consults with and advises the Town Council on matters affecting the overall recreational policies of the Town, the acquisition and use of lands and properties related to the total community recreation program, and its long-range projected programs for recreation, parks, and playgrounds. The Board of County Commissioners appoints one (1) Orange County resident. The following position is presented for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM BOCC Orange County First Full Term 06/30/2026 Appointee Resident If the position listed above is filled, no vacancies remain. Tara May introduced the item. She said Jane Harris also serves on the Commission for the Environment, but this appointment is for a Town of Chapel Hill board. Chair Bedford said she reviewed where the applicants live. She said that Jane Harris lived closer to Chapel Hill than the other applicant, William Horowitz. Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she liked to give new people opportunities to serve. Commissioner Hamilton said that where people live may not matter. Chair Bedford said it seemed like a person living closer to Chapel Hill would be more likely to use and have interest in Chapel Hill parks and recreation facilities. Commissioner Hamilton said she would not want to make that inference. She liked giving someone else an opportunity. Commissioner Richards, Chair Bedford, Vice-Chair McKee, and Commissioner Greene were in favor of appointing Jane Harris to the Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission. Tara May said applicant information is kept for two years, so if there is a future opening, she will contact William Horowitz. 6. Hillsborough Board of Adjustment—Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment. BACKGROUND: The Hillsborough Board of Adjustment reviews non-residential building projects, variance requests, and appeals. The Board of County Commissioners appoints two (2) regular members and one (1) alternate member who are all residents of the Hillsborough Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The following individual is presented for Board consideration: 39 NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Richard Hillsborough ETJ Second Full Term 09/30/2026 Chapple If the individual listed above is appointed the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESCRIPTION DATE Alternate 06/30/2026 Vacant since 06/30/2023 Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant. 7. Orange County Board of Adjustment—Appointment Discussion The Board considered an appointment to the Orange County Board of Adjustment. BACKGROUND: The Board of Adjustment hears, reviews, decides appeals, and reviews any order requirement, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Officer in the performance of official duties. It also hears and decides applications for the approval of those Special Uses requiring Board of Adjustment approval, in accordance with the rules and conditions laid down in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), hears and decides appeals for variances from the dimensional regulations of the Unified Development Ordinance(UDO), and decides or determines other matters as may be required by the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) or State law. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all seven (7) members. Due to the nature of its work, the Board of Adjustment does not make recommendations for appointment. The following position is presented for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM BOCC Alternate Partial Term 06/30/2025 Appointee If the position listed above is filled, no vacancies remain. Tara May introduced the item. Chair Bedford suggested Holly Fraccaro. The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Holly Fraccaro to the Orange County Board of Adjustment. 8. Orange Unified Transportation Board —Appointments Discussion The Board considered appointments to the Orange Unified Transportation Board. BACKGROUND: The Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) advises the Orange County Board of County Commissioners on the overall planning and programming of transportation improvements in the County. 40 The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fourteen (14) members, with representation from each of the County's townships. The OUTBoard does not make recommendations. The following positions are presented for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM BOCC At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2026 Appointee BOCC At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2025 Appointee If the positions listed above are filled, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE Cedar Grove 09/30/2023 Vacant since 11/15/2022 Township Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Adam McGovern and Sherry Appel. Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner Richards and seconded by Vice-Chair McKee to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Jamezetta Bedford, Chair Laura Jensen Clerk to the Board Submitted for approval by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board