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Discussion of Options for the 2019 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 Dorando, 919-918-7309
INFORMATION: Staff requests further Board direction on several items related to planning the retreat.
1. The Town Clerk was directed to look for Saturday dates in January or February that do not have competing events of interest; especially professional soccer and UNC/collegiate basketball. The only date, including March (the month of madness), that does not have a UNC basketball game, the ACC Tourney, and the NCAA Tourney is Saturday, January 26th. Please discuss this date and provide additional options if necessary.
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, Botanical Gardens, or the Hampton Inn.
3. Does the Board wish to appoint a retreat planning committee? If so, please make those appointments.
4. What topics does the Board want on the agenda this year? The minutes from the 2018 retreat are included for reference.
5. Does the Board wish to have the retreat facilitated? If so, please provide direction on facilitation requests.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Cost of the 2019 retreat will depend on the Board’s proposed location, length of the retreat, and the choice of a facilitator (if needed). Funds are available in the FY 18/19 budget.
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.