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Discussion of Options for the 2016 Board of Aldermen Retreat
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Board of Aldermen to discuss various options for a Board retreat.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cathy Wilson, 918-7309
INFORMATION: Staff is requesting further Board discussion and direction on several items related to planning the retreat.
1. Staff encourages the Board of Aldermen to meet prior to February 16th. This will allow for the retreat to occur prior to the Board’s first budget public hearing. Please discuss possible dates.
2. Does the Board have any suggestions for locations? Past retreats have been held at the Rizzo Conference Center, OWASA offices, Carrboro High School and the Stone House. Other locations could be considered such as the Aquaduct, Carrboro Elementary Library, the ArtsCenter or the Hampton Inn.
3. Does the Board wish to have the retreat facilitated?
4. Does the Board wish to appoint a retreat planning committee?
After this discussion, staff should be able to prepare a future agenda item that will schedule the retreat.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Cost of the 2016 retreat will depend on the Board’s proposed location, length of the retreat, and the choice of a facilitator (if needed).
RECOMMENDATION:r Town staff recommends that the Board discuss the various issues associated with planning a retreat. If a planning committee is selected, the Board should vote to appoint the members.