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June 20, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Appointment Policy is requested. positions on the Advisory Committee. Page 524 There are currently eight (8) vacant UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board appointed A.L. Fleming to the Social Services Board for a three -year term ending June 30, 2014, including an exception to the "service on multiple boards" provision of the Appointment Policy and commended Ms. Prewitt for her six (6) years of service. (H -8) Appointments - Tourism Authority The Cabarrus County Tourism Authority Board of Directors has three (3) seats that need to be appointed for the term commencing July 1, 2011 and expiring on June 30, 2014. The nominating group and their nominees are as follows: Cabarrus County Tourism Authority - Seat No. 2: Jessica Fickenscher Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce - Seat No. 3: Mayor Scott Padgett Cabarrus County Tourism Authority - Seat No. 10: Ray Soporowski Note: As a Charlotteian, an exception to the "residency" provision of the Appointment Policy is needed for Mr. Soporowski. Seat No. 1, an "at- large" position appointed by the County, is also in need of an appointment or reappointment. Deputy County Manager, Mike Downs, currently represents the County. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Jessica Fickenscher (Tourism Activist) to Seat No. 2 on the Tourism Authority for a three -year term ending June 30, 2014 as requested by the Tourism Authority; appointed Scott Padgett (At- large) to Seat No. 3 on the Tourism Authority for a three -year term ending June 30, 2014 as requested by the Regional Chamber of Commerce; reappointed Ray Soporowski (Tourism Activist) to Seat No. 10 for a three -year term ending June 30, 2014 as requested by the Tourism Authority, including an exception to the "residency" provision of the Appointment Policy; and reappointed Mike Downs (At- large) to Seat No. 1 on the Tourism Authority for a three -year term ending June 30, 2014. (H -9) Appointments - Transportation Advisory Board Several appointments or reappointments are needed on the Transportation Advisory Board for terms ending June 30. Mr. Jerry Mingo represents the "visually impaired" community, but does not wish to be considered for reappointment. His service on the Advisory Board began in 1998. To reflect the actual agencies represented by the attendees, it is requested that the "retired" position be reclassified as "law enforcement" and that "Lifespan" be reclassified as "citizen advocate /retired". Note: Lifespan is no longer in operation. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board approved the reclassifications to the agency representation as set forth above; reappointed Vicki Proctor to the Transportation Advisory Board as the "citizen advocate /retired" representative, Jodi Ramirez as the "law enforcement" representative, and Daniel Payne (County Schools) and Patricia Baker (DSS) for three -year terms ending June 30, 2014; including an exception to the "residency" provision of the Appointment Policy for Ms. Baker and an exception to the "length of service" provision for Ms. Baker and Mr. Payne. By the same vote, the Board removed Jerry Mingo from the Transportation Advisory Board roster and commended him for his many years of dedicated service. (H -10) Appointments - Water and Sewer Authority The "At- large" position on the Water and Sewer Authority (WSACC) is appointed by the County with the advice of the other organizing political subdivisions of the Authority. Mr. Michael Quickel was appointed to this position in 2000 and has served 11 consecutive years. Therefore, an exception to the "length of service" provision of the Appointment Policy would be needed to reappoint Mr. Quickel. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, on behalf of WSACC, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Robert