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Appointments to the Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board and Adopt a Resolution Transmitting Recommendation to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners.
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Sabrina Oliver, Director/Town Clerk |
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Amy Harvey, Deputy Town Clerk |
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Alisha Cordell, Administrative Assistant |
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That the Council make appointments to the Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board for three (3) Town Resident seats. That the Council adopt a resolution transmitting its recommendation to the Orange County Board of Commissioners for the County-appointed seat.
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Note: Applications submitted prior to February 20, 2018 were completed before changes were made to the application and may appear incomplete.
A RESOLUTION MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGARDING THE COUNTY-APPOINTED SEAT ON THE CHAPEL HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (2021-06-09/R-10)
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners has a resolution regarding the Orange County Appointment and Orientation Process for Boards and Commissions that specifies “… When a vacancy exists, the municipality will be requested to provide to the Board of County Commissioners a resolution with a recommendation for that vacancy;” and
WHEREAS, the Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board has reviewed the viable applications and made a recommendation to the Chapel Hill Town Council; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council recommends the Orange County Board of Commissioners appoint to the County-appointed position on the Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board.
This the 9th day of June, 2021.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Tiffany W.E. Allen, Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board
SUBJECT: Recommendation for the vacancy(s)
DATE: April 13, 2021
RECOMMENDATION: The Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board met on Monday, April 12, 2021 and by a unanimous vote made the following recommendation(s) to the Town Council for consideration:
• C. Lucas Beal, Reappointment, Town Resident
• Nicole Klett, Reappointment, Town Resident
• Blaine Schmidt, Reappointment, Town Resident
• Alison Smith, Appointment, Orange County Resident
SPECIAL REQUEST(s): James Stroud, the current Orange County representative on the Advisory Board, is completing his final term and is not eligible for reappointment. We received several strong applications to consider for the Orange County seat and would like to recommend the County appoint Alison Smith. Her work, service, and personal experience with key library constituencies (adult seniors and teens) will be an asset to her service. She also has experience with public transportation and access to the library-an issue we continue to work on and prioritize. And lastly, she has recently participated in the Chapel Hill Peoples Academy, and an advisory board appointment would be a nice recognition of her time and commitment as well as an opportunity to apply her knowledge.
BACKGROUND: The reappointment of Beal, Klett, and Schmidt allows for continuity into the new Board year and each member brings a unique skill set which are assets to the Board. Additionally, the reappointment of Schmidt allows for continuity in leadership; he currently serves as Vice Chair of the Advisory Board.
Note: Communications and Public Affairs notes that the Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board reviewed the following applications: C. Lucas Beal, Cara Brick, Logan Cason, Marguerite DeCarli, Tamara Dempsey-Tanner, Nicole Klett, Blaine Schmidt, and Alison Smith. No additional applications have been received between April 13, 2021 and June 3, 2021 for the Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board.
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