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Staff recommends moving CDBG board to four‑year terms under 2015 ordinance; HPB applicant speaks to commission
Summary
Staff told commissioners the CDBG advisory board should follow a citywide 2015 ordinance standardizing most board terms to four years (ordinance 2015‑4331). Staff recommended current two‑year incumbents serve two additional years to complete four‑year terms. The commission also interviewed Miss Washington for the Historic Preservation Board, who
Staff told the commission that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) advisory board, historically on two‑year terms, should align with the 2015 ordinance that established four‑year terms for most city boards (ordinance cited as 2015‑4331). Staff recommended allowing current two‑year incumbents to complete an additional two years so their current service would become a four‑year term going forward.
Commissioners discussed confirming whether specific members wish to continue to complete the extended terms and asked staff to check in with several incumbents before any formal appointment action. The ordinance language referenced staff guidance that boards not specifically called out in the 2015 ordinance are placed on the four‑year schedule.
In a separate appointment matter, a candidate identifying herself as Miss Washington spoke to the commission seeking appointment to the Historic Preservation Board. She described a long family history in the Georgetown/Goldsboro area and said she is familiar with historic‑district issues; commissioners praised her community ties and said they would consider her application.
No formal appointments or votes were recorded at the Oct. 27 work session; staff will follow up to confirm incumbents— intentions and bring any appointment items forward per the city—s appointment process.
