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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-30-2024 - Budget Public Hearing 1 APPROVED 9/17/24 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN PUBLIC HEARING AND WORK SESSION May 30, 2024 7:00 p.m. The Orange County Board of Commissioners met for a Budget and Capital Investment Plan Public Hearing and Work Session on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Southern Human Services Center in Chapel Hill, NC. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Jamezetta Bedford, Vice-Chair Sally Greene and Commissioners Amy Fowler, Jean Hamilton, Earl McKee, Phyllis Portie-Ascott, and Anna Richards COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None 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. 1. Opening Remarks Chair Bedford welcomed the public and read the public charge: The Board of Commissioners pledges its respect to all present. The Board asks those attending this meeting to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner toward each other, county staff and the commissioners. At any time should a member of the Board or the public fail to observe this charge, the Chair will take steps to restore order and decorum. Should it become impossible to restore order and continue the meeting, the Chair will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed. The BOCC asks that all electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, and computers should please be turned off or set to silent/vibrate. Please be kind to everyone. 2. Presentation of Proposed Amendments to the County Manager's Recommended FY 2024-25 Budget County Manager Bonnie Hammersley made the following presentation: 2 Slide #1 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET & COMMISSIONER AMENDMENTS Public Hearing May 30, 2024 Slide #2 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET REVENUES Licenses and Permits rMiscellammus / 1.0`Appropriated Fund Balance 2.4% ■Property Taxes ■Sales Tax Transfers ■Licenses and Permits 0.3% ■Miscellaneous ■Appropriated Fund Balance ■Charges for Services ■Intergovernmental ■Transfers ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Bonnie Hammersley explained that revenues are used to operate county government services. 3 Slide #3 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET Revenue Projections Sales Tax Projections Sales Tax has slowed to pre-covid levels of single digit percentage increases: - Point of Delivery—4% - Per Capita—3% Projected Increase = $1.6M State Hold Harmless Anticipated reduction = ($2.2M) �1 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Bonnie Hammersley said to put the sales tax percentage increase into perspective, last year the revenue projection for sales tax was $8.1 million vs. $1.6 million this year. She said this year, for the first time since it has been established, Medicaid costs surpassed sales tax revenue, resulting in a reduction of$2.2 million. Slide #4 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET Revenue Projections Property Tax Projections Property Tax Growth 2.45% = $5.3 Million Recommended Property Tax Increase: $0.0281—balance budget = $6.5M Current Tax Rate= $0.8353 per$100 valuation Recommended Tax Rate = $0.8634 per$100 valuation Solid Waste Pee Rate Reduction$142 to$138 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 4 Bonnie Hammersley said there is a recommended property tax rate increase to balance this budget. Slide #5 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET EXPENDITURES General Government Support Services Community Services 4.3% 6.4% 5.6% Transfers to Other Funds ■General Government t.9% Transfer for County IIeb ■Support Services Service 4.7 •Community Services ■Human Services ■Public Safety Durham Tech (Orange ■Education Campus) 0.3% Safety ■Durham Tech(Orange Campus) ■Transfer for School Debt Service ■Transfer for County Debt Service ■Transfers to Other Funds ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Slide #6 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET K-12 EDUCATION—5% INCREASE Chapel Hill FY 21023-24 Car .. Schoolsro,City Current Continuation Expansion Manager Recommended Current Expense $60,158,538 $65,609,988 $67,914,988 $6321242906 $2,966,368 Per-Pupil $5,346 $5,889 $6,096 $5,666 $320 Special District Tax-1 $0.198 $0.198 $0.198 $0.198 $0 CountyFY 23-24 Orange I Continuation .. . Recommended Schools .ense Request Request Recommended Increase Current Expense $42,784,038 $44,542,182 $47,647,282 $44,965,376 $2,181,338 Per-Pupil $5,346 $5,613 $6,004 $5,666 $320 1-An increase in the Special District Tax for CHCCS is not recommended �1 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 5 Slide#7 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET EDUCATION—5% INCREASE Iturham Technical I I I I 4 . I' Community College I:.ase requestI F'Pudgetcommend Current Expenses $ 900,346 $ 1,157,360 $ 945,363 $ 45,017 Capital Outlay $ 75,000 $ 100,000 $ 75,000 $ - Innovation Hub* $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ - Back to Work Initiative*$ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ - Durham Tech Promise* $ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000 $ - Small Business Center Coordinator* $ 70,000 $ 70,000 $ 70,000 $ - ApprenticesMp Coordinator* $ 8,249 $ 8,755 $ 8,755 $ 506, *Funded in Article 46,outside of the General Fund ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Slide #8 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PACKAGE COUNTY •YEE COMPENSATION Increase Total .Compensation Adjustment 4% $3,200,000 z Living WagIrjustment 6% $75,000 Health&Dental Insurance 50/0 $640,000 Retirement Increase T $530,000 SRemove Matching Requirement for $75,000 Wk -A hW 1-Compensation adjustment includes Merit and 401Kadjustments of 4% 2-Living Wage Increase Living wage for temporary employees from$16.60 per hour to$17.65per hour 3-Allow equitable distribution of 401K supplement ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 6 Slide #9 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET OUTSIDE AGENCIES ,Outside _ 1 14 I - • 1Approved Agencies Funded 42 52 38 3 Total $ 1,037,016 $ 1,969,914 $ 884,439 $ 162,776 ❑ Beginning in FY 2024-25,the agencies that are eligible to bill Medicaid and receive Maintenance of Effort(MOE)funds will be moved to the MOE fund and will be managed by Alliance. ❑ There were seven(7)new agencies requesting funding of$144,000,four(4)new agencies were recommended to receive funding for a total of$22,500. �1 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Slide #10 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET FIRE DISTRICTS mm INCREASE Cedar Grove $0.09 $0.00 $0.09 Chapel Hill $0.1387 $0.00 $0.1387 Damascus $0.1280 $0.00 $0.1280 Efland $0.1028 $0.00 $0.1028 Little River $0.0739 $0.00 $0.0739 �.• '.1 ,1 1 .I Orange Grove $0.0827 $0.00 $0.0827 South Orange $0,0909 $0.00 $0.0909 Southern Triangle $0.1280 $0.00 $0.1280 White Cross $0.1384 $0.00 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Bonnie Hammersley said in North Carolina, only Boards of County Commissioners have the authority to approve tax rate increases, and three fire districts have requested fire district tax rate increases. 7 Bonnie Hammersley and the Board review the proposed amendments to the recommended budget: Slide #11 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET OPERATING AMENDMENTS Amendment .o BudgetDept Amendment Revenue Expense Fund Page Total Remove Crisis Response OP-091 STAFF 144 Services es Team expenses from ($173,000) ($173,000) Services General Fund Redirect additional $100,000 in anticipated OP-001 Hamilton 61 Dept on Aging Carol Woods Donation $100,000 ($273,000) to fund existing Aging General Fund Expenses Increase Transfer from Economic VB to General Fund by OP-002 Hamilton 134 Development- $164,050 to fund $164,050 ($437,050) Visitors Bureau ongoing county ex enses Reduce Travel and OP-003 Hamilton All Fund Wide Training 2%across the ($9,156) ($446,206) board Reduce budgetary OP-004 Hamilton 155 Finance and stimate for countywid ( 461,206) Admin Services telephone inflat on to 4%from 5% O NGE COUNTY Slide #12 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET OPERATING AMENDMENTS TotalBudget General Amendment Sponsor Page Dept Amendment Revenue Expense Fund Increase OP-005 Hamilton 40 Fund Wide appropriation of $100,000 ($561,206) Fund Balance in General Fund McKee, Increase funding OP-006 Porde-Ascott 203 Outside Agencies to Porch- $15,000 ($546,206) and Bedford Hillsborough McKee and Reduce funding OP-007 Bedford 203 Outside Agencies for OC Living ($10,000) ($556,206) Wage McKee and Increase Funding OP-008 Bedford 216 DSS for OCIM and $10,000 ($546,206) FC Food services Reduce Transfer Portie-Ascott Capital to County Capital OF-009 and Bedford 84 Investment Plan for Climate ($262,500) ($808,706) Change Grant Funding ORANGECOUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 8 Slide #13 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET OPERATING AMENDMENTS Budget Gener Amendment Sponsor Page Dept Amendment Revenue Expense Fund Totalli Fund Emergency Portic- Housing Assistance and 171 Housing OP-010 Ascott a Program $420,500 ($308,206) Bedford w/OP-091,OP-006 &OP-009 Establish new EHA Porn- rogram design based OP-01I Ascott and 171 Housing on approved funding $420,500 (5308,206) Bedford levels. See proposed guidelines below: Adjust Tax Rate to balance budget with add'1$5106 from OP-099 STAFF All All Social justice fund. ($393,312) ($5,106) '0 Based on all published amendments. NORTH CAROLINA Slide #14 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET OPERATING AMENDMENTS New proposed EHA award criteria: 1. Prioritize applicants at 30%of Area Median Income(AMI)facing life-changing events (death/illness of primary earner,job loss). 2. Set a maximum assistance amount of$2,500. 3. Encourage combining our assistance with support from other organizations(faith-based, etc.). 4. Limit assistance to once per year. 5. Offer case management services to all applicants. ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Bonnie Hammersley said these criteria will apply to OP-011 if it is approved on June 6, 2024. 9 Slide #15 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET CIP AMENDMENTS SponsorAmendment . Page IP-091 tall 52 S [educe date Year 2(FY 2025-26) mendment enue source transfer from rdinal Reserve from 00,000 to 1,823,121 and sequently reduce the debt ancing amount by 423,121 IP-092 tall 65 S Year 3(FY2026-27) Amendment Facility Accessibility,Safety and Security Improvements by 6,000 for Blackwood Farm Park-Security Cameras due to immediate need IP-093 5t3ff 55 ustainability Reduce Climate Change -$51,16 -$51,16 Amendment tvfitigation Project in Year I (FY2024-25)to$525,000, his difference is reflected in he Operating Budget for ounty Manager-Sustarnability Division to support County de Climate Action Plan ORANGE C UNTY to'ects Slide #16 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET CIP AMENDMENTS SponsorAmendment - et Dept Amendment Revenue Expense Page IP-094 Staff 134 Planning& Update Mebane Water Line Amendment Inspections ExpansionYear 1(1-Y2024-25) revenue source from Article 46 Tax Proceeds to Debt Financing Article 46 IP-001(tied to OP- Poffie-Ascott 55 Sustainabifity Reduce Funding for Climate -$262,50 -$262,50 9) and Bedford Grant Program—Reduction spli 0%between School and Community Portion ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 10 Slide #17 FY2024-25 RECOMMENDED BUDGET BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS DATE I Alay &May 30 BUDGET WORK SESSION Seheels,Durham Teeh, aftd Outside Agefteies Alay 16 Fire Distriet,Publie Safety and Human Services May 23 Support >General Government and Alay 28 Budget Amendments and Resolution of Intent to June G Adopt BOCC REGULAR MEETING DATE FY2024-25 Operating and CIP Budget Adoption June 18 �1 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 3. Public Comments Chair Bedford gave instructions for making public comments during the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to open the public hearing on the budget and capital investment plan. VOTE: UNANIMOUS PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mia Burroughs said she is a member of the Board of Directors for the Dispute Settlement Center (DSC). She asked the Board to amend the budget to fully fund the Restorative Justice Program. She said Restorative Justice is a long-overdue for Orange County courts. She said it meets victims' needs and is widely supported by judges, district attorneys, and public defenders. April Scales said she is an author and advocate and spent time in prison herself. She said her experience has taught her that they need more options. She said that restorative justice is needed in Orange County. Layne Guiton, a staff attorney at Carolina Student Legal Services at UNCCH. She said that she sees many situations that would have better outcomes with restorative justice. She said that restorative justice is an invaluable tool in the justice system. Debbie Everly said is the director of Orange County Living Wage. She thanked the County Manager for recommending funding. She said they have lifted the wages of Orange County employees by over 3 million dollars since they started the work in 2017. She said this boosts the lives of the workers and is a direct way to break the poverty cycle. She said that they had their first financial literacy workshop for employees and have plans for quarterly training. She said this can be a big help to small businesses. She said they are looking at expanding their DEI training 11 and believe that this is about human services and paying people more allows them to live closer to where they work. Blair Pollock said he is retired from Orange County's Solid Waste Department. He asked the Board to keep the Solid Waste fee intact in order to allocate money elsewhere in the budget. He said taking away travel and training for employees is demoralizing and training is an integral part of education. He said there hasn't been a Solid Waste newsletter in a while, and having two- way communication with the public is the best way to ensure higher rates of recycling. He said food waste collection is linked to climate improvement and waste reduction. He said the fee would enable more restaurants to be added to divert food waste. Ryan Lavalley said he is a resident, assistant professor at UNC, and community occupational therapist. He said he moved into the county in 2014 and he has been led to stay and work with older adults in his career. He said that he has been able to study and publish the work at the Department on Aging. He said he opposes the amendment proposed for the Department of Aging. He said that the number of older adults is growing. He said that the Master Aging Plan money was leveraged to build a relationship with UNC Occupational Therapy. He said that the low-income homes that are supported include over 85% of older adults and over half are disabled. He said that the Department on Aging has led the way in thinking about how to include and serve all members of the aging community. He said that money is planned to support specific and concrete projects that he is sure will have lasting impacts. He said that the Department of Aging's work with the MAP model is regarded across the state and country. Leiha Edmonds resident and Ph.D. student at UNC. She said that she also opposes the budget amendment to divert MAP money to the Department on Aging general budget. She said that she was a research associate and has led research teams on Orange County's MAP. She said it is not a plan that sits on the shelf after it is written. She said it is about partnerships and a plan for the county to make it a more livable and age friendly community. She said that she has seen how the strong foundation of the funds in the Department on Aging allows MAP funds to build on infrastructure for new partnerships and programs. She said other counties want to replicate Orange County's MAP and that this makes Orange County a very appealing place. Linda Leikin said she is the Director of PORCH Hillsborough. She thanked Commissioner McKee, Chair Bedford, and Commissioner Portie-Ascott for submitting budget amendments to fund PORCH as an outside agency. She said food insecurity in Northern Orange County is rampant. She said the funds are desperately needed. She said that 50% of students in Orange County Schools are economically disadvantaged. She said that roughly 70% of 300 students are unsure of where their next meal will come from at home. She said they go home and are unsure if they will have a meal until they return to school the next day. She said the grant application asked for funds for vegetables for the students. She asked the commissioners who did not sponsor the amendment to consider voting in favor. She said there is a great need for this work. She said that 95% of their families rely on them. Erica Janko said she is a researcher at UNC Chapel Hill, an Orange County resident, and has aging parents. She said that she opposes the proposed budget amendment to replace General Aging Funds with donated money. She said this change would reduce the budget for aging funds and limits staff flexibility. She said that flexible funding for aging services should be increased, not decreased. She said statewide leaders use Orange County's plan as a guide for their work in their own communities. She said that she has interviewed 45 aging older adults and caregivers. She said they are grateful for the quality of aging services in Orange County, but there still aren't enough services to meet the needs. She said that she volunteers at Our Place weekly. She said they provide needed respite for caretakers and allow older adults with dementia a 1-1 volunteer programming. She said there is more demand than they can meet. She said the program is only one day a week and there is a waitlist. She said she has interviewed multiple graduates from Project EngAGE. She said the county is at a critical moment for Orange County. 12 Bridget Pemberton-Smith, a lifelong resident and there to represent the Pro-Bono Counseling Network. She said they ask diverse mental health clinicians to donate 8 sessions a year to provide therapy services. She said this is especially valuable to those that are uninsured. She expressed gratitude for the recommended funding for the organization through the Outside Agency funding process. She said they are looking at hiring their first fulltime employee to help manage the scheduling. George Barrett, executive director of the Marion Cheek Jackson Center and director of the Orange County Affordable Housing Board. He thanked the Board for renewing the LHA program. He thanked the Board for their commitment to affordable housing. He thanked them for releasing the first $5 million of CIP funding for affordable housing. He said this is making a tremendous impact on the community. He asked that this be sustained over 10 years. He said this need only continues to grow. He said that they want them to consider the disproportionate impact the bond tax increase will have on the low-income population. He said that a tax increase can have the impact of forcing families out of their homes. He said that as they think about uses, he asks them to think about the connection between school success and having safe, affordable homes for students. He said that teachers need to be able to afford to live where they serve. He said that education will not work without affordable housing for the participants. Jackie Jenks said as the other co-chair of the Coalition said that she agrees with everything that George Barrett said. She said that on behalf of IFC, she wanted to express gratitude for the continued partnership with the county. She said the work intersects with the county in critical ways every day. She said that they work daily with the street outreach team and work together on cold weather pop-up shelters. She said that IFC didn't close doors a single day during COVID. She said it was one of the only places people could go who didn't have a place to call home and receive a host of services. She said that their contributions have decreased to pre- pandemic levels, but the needs have not. She said they are having to reduce expenses 500-700K a year. She said that this year, they will need to close Community House during daytime hours. She said that they continue to struggle to make sure they have enough pantry items and fresh foods for those that shop. She is grateful for the amendment put forward for food purchasing and asked for support. Kathy Atwater said she is a staff member of the Marian Cheek Jackson Center and a 4tn generation resident of the Northside Community. She expressed gratitude for reinstituting the Long-time Homeowners' Assistance Program. She said that the need for the residents to stay in their homes is vital. She said they want to be able to remain there. She said there are residents that have been there for over 100 years, and this is a resource for them to be able to stay. She said that the property tax increase will really help residents be able to stay in their homes. She said the home repair programs are also helpful. She said it is very important to keep funding available for the LHA program. A motion was made by Vice-Chair Greene, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to close the public hearing. VOTE: UNANIMOUS At this time the budget public hearing portion of the meeting ended, and the Board transitioned to a work session. 4. Advisory Board on Aging —Appointments Discussion The Board discussed appointments to the Advisory Board on Aging. BACKGROUND: The Advisory Board on Aging suggests policy and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and the Department on Aging while acting as the liaison between 13 older adults of the County and County government. It is charged with promoting needed services, programs, and funding that impacts older residents. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all twelve (12) members. The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Jerry Ann Cheeks Second Full Term 06/30/2027 Gregory Dr. Tracey At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2027 Holsinger If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain. Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. 5. Agricultural Preservation Board —Appointments Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Agricultural Preservation Board. BACKGROUND: The Agricultural Preservation Board is charged with promoting the economic and cultural importance of agriculture in the County, and to encourage voluntary preservation and protection of farmland for future production. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all 15 members, including eight (8) At-Large members, and one (1) member from each of the seven (7) Agricultural Districts in the County. The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Anjail Taylor At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2027 Elizabeth At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2027 Hooten Manley Palmer At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2027 (reappointment) Noah Rannels High Rock/Efland First Full Term 06/30/2027 Voluntary Agricultural District (move from at- large osition Michael Hughes White Cross Second Full Term 09/30/2026 Voluntary Agricultural District (move from at- large osition Mary Beth Miller At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2025 14 William Totten Schley/Eno Voluntary First Full Term 06/30/2027 Agricultural District If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE At-Large 06/30/2027 Will become vacant with move of Michael Hughes Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. 6. Animal Services Advisory Board The Board discussed appointments to the Animal Services Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The charge of the Animal Services Advisory Board is to advise the Board of County Commissioners on matters of concern regarding animal issues and animal services in Orange County, and to work with the Animal Services Director on various policy concerns and issues regarding County animal services. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all thirteen (13) members with representation from various related fields and municipalities. The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Annie Goldberg At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2027 Deborah Hill Town of Carrboro First Full Term 06/30/2027 reappointment Michael Town of Chapel Hill First Full Term 06/30/2027 Delafield (reappointment) If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE Town of 06/30/2027 Vacant since 03/21/2024 Hillsborough Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. 15 7. Arts Commission -Appointment Discussion The Board discussed appointments to the Arts Commission. BACKGROUND: The Arts Commission recommends strategies to promote the artistic and cultural growth of Orange County, advises the Board of Commissioners on matters involving the arts, and acts as the granting panel for funding programs available to individual artists and non- profit groups sponsoring arts projects in Orange County. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15) At-Large members. The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Celia Gibbs UNC Student One Year Term 06/30/2025 Representative If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE At-Large 03/31/2027 Vacant since 03/31/2024 Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant. 8. Economic Development Advisory Board —Appointments Discussion The Board discussed appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Economic Development Advisory Board works cohesively with the County's Economic Development staff and other economic development partners to position Orange County as a competitive location for business opportunities. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all ten (10) members, with representation from various fields. The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Elise Tyler Tourism Second Full Term 06/30/2027 Dr. Jane Saiers Agriculture Second Full Term 06/30/2027 Estella Johnson Core Business Second Full Term 06/30/2027 Community Emilee Collins Core Business First Full Term 06/30/2027 Community Joy Mercer Entrepreneur First Full Term 06/30/2026 Lisa Ka lie Non-profit Agency First Full Term 06/30/2027 16 If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains. POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE Core Business 06/30/2027 Vacant since 05/09/2024 Community Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants with the addition of John Kim to fill the remaining Core Business Community vacancy. 9. Historic Preservation Commission —Appointments Discussion The Board discussed appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Historic Preservation Commission is charged with undertaking an inventory of properties of historical, prehistorical, architectural, and/or cultural significance. It recommends areas to be designated or removed as "historic districts" and reviews and acts upon proposals for alterations, demolition, new construction, etc. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all seven (7) At-Large members. The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Rob Golan At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2027 If the individual listed above is appointed, no vacancies remain. Tara May introduced the item. She noted that there was a mistake in the abstract, because there is one remaining at-large vacancy at this time. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant. Regarding possible changes to the recommended budget, Chair Bedford said there will be a new deadline of June 4t" at 5:00 pm for Commissioners to submit additional amendments. 10. Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Jamezetta Bedford, Chair Recorded by Tara May, Deputy Clerk to the Board Submitted for approval by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board.