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Board approves consent agenda items, pulls dairy advisory appointment for discussion then approves recommendations with one abstention
Summary
The board approved the consent agenda with item 13 (dairy advisory committee appointments) pulled for discussion; after deliberation the board approved the recommendations for the dairy advisory committee with one commissioner abstaining.
The Stearns County Board approved its consent agenda after removing item 13 for separate discussion. Item 13 concerned appointments to the dairy advisory committee.
Commissioners discussed the composition of the dairy advisory committee, the board's intent to avoid appointing the same people to multiple committees where possible, and the limited pool of dairy producers available to serve. Michael McAndrews was named in discussion as an intended appointee; the other applicant was described as already serving on other county committees.
Commissioner Persky moved to approve the recommendations for the dairy advisory committee; Commissioner Nach seconded. The motion passed with a roll call vote; one commissioner stated an abstention during the vote. Commissioners expressed a desire to revisit committee guidelines to encourage broader participation and rotation of committee chairs over time.
Board members also noted that some committees meet more frequently and require different levels of commitment; staff said the county guidelines include rotation of committee chairs and other criteria.
The board asked staff to pull forward any policy language about committee appointments and rotation for future consideration.
