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November 20, 2006 (Regular Meeting) Page 180 Chairman Carruth reported the JCPC approved the recommendation of Reverend Aaron Wells to fill the vacant "member of faith community" position on October 18, 2006. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Reverend Aaron Wells to the JCPC for a term ending June 30, 2007 to fill the vacant "member of faith community" position as recommended by the advisory board. Commissioner Carpenter reported Artie Peterson, representing the nonprofit community, resigned from JCPC and that the advisory board requests she be appointed to complete Mr. Peterson's unexpired term. Commissioner Privette made a MOTION to appoint Carolyn Carpenter to the JCPC advisory board to fill the vacant "nonprofit community" position. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion. Commissioner Carpenter pointed out the Board would need to make an exception to its Appointment Policy since she also currently serves on the Health Alliance Board. Several Board members expressed concern about granting an exception to the provision of the Appointment Policy with regard to citizens not serving on more than one board or committee at a time. Commissioner Carpenter cited her involvement with several nonprofit agencies and youth programs and said the nominating committee recommended her appointment. Chairman Carruth suggested the United Way be contacted for recommendations. Vice Chairman Juba also recommended the Board follow its policy and to ask the nonprofit community if they want to submit additional names for consideration. Commissioner Carpenter reiterated the JCPC's Nominating Committee approved the recommendation and getting citizens to serve on this advisory board is difficult. Commissioner Freeman expressed reservations about making an exception to the Appointment Policy. Chairman Carruth thanked Commissioner Carpenter for her willingness to serve and pointed out that in the past, other citizens have had to give up serving on one board when they were appointed to another board. Commissioner Carpenter reported there are currently seven positions on the advisory board that have not been reappointed. The motion failed with Commissioners Carpenter and Privette voting for and Chairman Carruth, Vice Chairman Juba and -Commissioner Freeman voting against. (H-3) Harrisburg Fire Advisory Hoard UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Shannon Wright-Elmore to the Harrisburg Fire Advisory Board to complete an unexpired term ending July 1, 2007 as requested by the Town of Harrisburg. (H-4) Parks S Recreation Commission The Board recognized Justin Thibault, Chair of the Park and Recreation Commission, who commented on the reorganization of the Commission and the need to stagger terms. UPON MOTION of Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Margaret Houston to the Parks and Recreation Commission as the Midland representative for a 1-year term ending January 31, 2007, for a 3-year term ending January 31, 2010 and specified the 1-year term will not count towards her length of service. Further, the Board appointed Steve Sciascia as the Harrisburg representative for a 3-year term ending January 31, 2009.