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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 12-14-2010-11b 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: December 14, 2010 ��, Action Agenda Item No. I I- b SUBJECT: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council—New Appointment _ DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 245-2130 Letter of Recommendation Application(s)/Resume(s) of Person(s) Recommended Interest List Application(s)/Resume(s) of Person(s) on Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making a new appointment to the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. BACKGROUND: The Clerk's office has received a recommendation from the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council for Mr. Allan Green for the vacant Bingham Township position. If appointed Mr. Green will be serving a partial term ending 3/31/2011. Position Number Re resentation Ex iration Date 9 Allan Green Bin ham Townshi 03/31/2011 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION(S): Consider making a new appointment to the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Times: 6:15 p.m.first Wednesday of each montU Terms: 2 Contact Person: Lori Taft Meeting Place: Recreation and Parks Building,Area II Positions: 13 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2673 Description: Each member of the Council shall be a County resident appointed by tlie Orange County Board of Commissioners.This council consults with and advises the Recreation and Parks Department and the Board of County Commissioners on matters affecting recreation policies,programs,personnel,finances,and the acquisition and disposal of lands and properties related to the total community recreation program,and to its long-range planning for recreation. Mr Clay Hudson Day Phone:919-593-0892 Sex:Male First Appointed: 04/07/2009 1 Evening Phone: Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/07/2009 104 Williams St FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2012 PO Box 1051 E-maii:hudsonclay@hotmail.com Resid/SpeC Req:Carrboro City Limits Number of Terms: 1 Carrboro NC 27510 Special Repr: _ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ __ _ _ VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 2 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2010 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req:H;Ilsbr.Township Number of Terms: SpeCial Repr:Hillsbr.Township __ _ _ Mr. Richal Vanhook Day Phone:245-263o Sex:Male First Appointed: 04/07/2009 3 , Evening Phone:732-2432 Race:African American Current Appointment: 04/07/2009 9202 Walnut Grove Church Road FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 03/31/2012 Hurdle Mills NC 27541 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req:Cedar Grove Twnsp. Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr:Cedar Grove Twnsp. __ _ _ _. _ _ _ _ _ _ __ MT. Kyle K1pl3ri Day Phone:919-353-5953 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/21/2010 4 Evening Phone:919-353-5953 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/21/2010 404 Sharon Road FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2011 Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail:kylejkaplan@gmail.com Resid/Spec Req:C.Hill City Limits Number of Terms: Special Repr: __ _ _ _ Mr. Keith Bagby Sr. Day Phone:(919)�6s-a292 Sex:Male First Appointed: 03/21/2006 5 Evening Phone:(919)245-3814 Race:African American Current Appointment: 09/21/2010 902 Savannah Court FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2013 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr:At-Large Tuesday,November 09,2010 Page 1 N Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Oran�e County Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Times: 6:15 p.m.first Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Lori Taft Meeting Place: Recreation and Parks Building,Area II Positions: 13 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2673 Description: Each member of the Council shall be a County resident appointed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners.This council consults with and advises the Recreation and Parks Department and the Board of County Commissioners on matters affecting recreation policies,programs,personnel,finances,and the acquisition and disposal of lands and properties related to the total community recreation program,and to its long-range planning for recreation. _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _._. Ms. Vanessa de Nijs Day Phone:(919)271-7197 Sex:Female First Appointed: 04/07/2009 6 Evening Phone: Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/07/2009 404 Mace Road FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 03/31/2012 Mebane NC 27302 E-mail:vdenijs@hotmail.com Resld/SpeC Req:Cheeks Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr:Cheeks Township _ _ __ ___ _ , _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Mr. Floyd Bridgwater Jr Day Phone:967-4998 Sex:Male First Appointed: 09/13/2005 � Evening Phone:967-4998 Race:Native American Current Appointment: 04/15/2008 1289 N.Fordham Blvd#184(mailing) FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2011 708 Coker Ln E-mail:croaker@nc.rr.com Resid/Spec Req:Chapel Hill Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Chapel Hill NC 27514 Special Repr: Chapel Hil Township __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ Ms Laurie Lee Day Phone:m 919 2152950 Sex:Female First Appointed: OS/16/2006 8 Evening Phone:919-732-7051 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/15/2008 Wintercreek„4201 Guess Road FAX: Township: Little River Expiration: 03/31/2011 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:N'�ntercreek@rtmx.net Resid/Spec Req:Little River Townshi Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr:Little River Township _ _ _ __ . _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 9 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2008 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req:B�ngham Township Number of Terms: SpeClal Repr:B�ngham Township __ _ _ _ . _. __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _._ _ _ _ _ _ Ms. Denise Dickinson Day Phone:265-2638 Sex:Female First Appointed: 09/13/2005 10 ' Evening Phone:644-1364 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/21/2010 225 W.Margaret Lane FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2013 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:ddickinson@pire.org Resid/Spec Req:Hilisbr.Town Limits Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Tuesday,November 09,2010 Page 2 W Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Times: 6:15 p.m.first Wednesday of each montl� Terms: 2 Contact Person: Lori Taft Meeting Place: Recreation and Parks Buildii�g,Area II POSitions: 13 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2673 Description: Each member of the Council shall be a County resident appointed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners.Tliis council consults with and advises the Recreation and Parks Department and the Board of County Commissioners on matters affecting recreation policies,programs,personnel,finances,and the acquisition and disposal of lands and properties related to the total community recreation program,and to its long-range planning for recreation. Mr James E. Carter Day Phone:732-2358 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/21/2010 11 Evening Phone:618-0482 Raee:African American Current Appointment: 09/21/2010 400 Dumont Drive FAX: Township: Eno Expiration: 12/31/2012 Hillsborougli NC 27278 E-mail:jemmitt66@eartl�link.net Resid/Spec Req:Eno Townsl�ip Number of Terms: Special Repr:Eno Township __ _ _ .. Mr. Chuck Hobgood Day Phone:919-361-1133 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/21/2006 12 Evening Phone:919-732-1956 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/21/2010 2009 Efland Cedar G�ove Road FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 03/31/2013 Efland NC 27243 E-mail:clmck.hobgood@ncsports.org Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr:At-Large _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 13 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: O1/30/2011 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Thursday,December 02,2010 Page 3 � 5 �ra.�.9e Gvu�.t� ��.r1c.s a.v�.�Recrek.tiovi Gou v�.�tit P.O. Box 8181, 300 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919)245-2660 November 5, 2010 Valerie Foushee, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough NC 27278 Dear Chair Foushee: Subject: Board Appointment The Orange County Parks and Recreation Council (PARC) reviewed all applicants for the PARC and recommends Allan Green for the vacant Bingham Township position. Mr. Green is a resident of Bingham Township. The successful applicant for this position should have: • Current residency in Bingham township • An active interest in the development and improvement of recreational opportunities and parks in Orange County • Experience or training in recreational activities and/or • Experience or training or demonstrated interest in parks, preserves or natural areas • Willingness to commit to active participation on the Council It is the feeling of the Council that Mr. Green will provide valuable input as a member because: • Mr. Green demonstrated his interest in the work of PARC by applying for the position and expressing continued interest over the telephone. • He has worked as an apprentice at the Breeze Farm, and as a full time farmer. • He has served the community as a volunteer in various capacities including: Appalachian Trail volunteer, Little League Baseball Coach and is currently serving on the Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board • We are attaching his full application for your review Thank you for your consideration of Mr. Green's nomination. Sincerely, Lori Taft Parks and Recreation Director 6 Page 1 of 2 Allan Green Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Allan Green Name Called: , Home Address: 5604 Dairyland Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: (Day) 919-933-5105 Phone: (Evening) 919-933-5105 Fax: Email: allan@woodcrestfarmnc.com Place of Employment: Woodcrest Farm Job Title: Farmer Year of OC Residence: 1992 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: . . . Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 4/18/1944 Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Work Experience: IBM Corporation, 30 Years, IT Management QualiNet Company, 10 years, IT Training/Consulting/Development Woodcrest Farm, 5 years, Grass-Fed Beef, Pork, Produce PLANT 2008 Apprentice in the Breeze Farm Incubator program 30 Years software development and management - IBM Corporation 10 years owning, operating small IT consulting business in Orange County 8 years full-time farming, raising grass-fed beef, pork, poultry, and organic produce. Volunteer Experience: Cane Creek Baptist Church, Treasurer, 12 years Operation New Life Chapel Hill, Treasurer and bookkeeper, 6 years Appalachian Trail Volunteer Little League Baseball coach Treasurer, Cane Creek Baptist Church 1994-present Operation New Life, Chapel Hill, 2000-2008 OC Agricultural Preservation Board, currently serving Education: BS-EE, Union College, Schenectady, NY MS-SIS, Syracuse Univ, Syracuse, NY MBA, PACE Univ, White Plains, NY PHD candidate (ABD), Engineering, Union Graduate School 7 Page 2 of 2 Allan Green Other Comments: For the past 16 years we have lived in the Orange Grove community in one of the historic houses. We deeply appreciate the relatively undeveloped neighborhood in which we live and are committed to doing whatever we can to preserve it and other Orange county farms from commercial or residential development. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Agricultural Preservation Board, Animal Tethering Committee, Hollow Rock Park Planning Committee. My interest in the Parks and recreation council stems from a passion for hiking and outdoors activity. Locally, I have been section hiking the MTST for a few years now and would value the opportunity to help the Orange County section relocate to a protected greenway. I also find that serving on the voluneer councils is an excellent way to e involved in community serviceand stay knowledgeable about county activities. STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 10/31/2010 for Orange County Planning Boad. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5604 Dairyland Road is Bingham Township, OCPL jurisdiction. This application was current on: 10/31/2010 Date Printed: 11/9/2010 8 Appll(',a,nt Inte,re St Ll Sting by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Lori Taft Orange County Parks and Recreation Council con��t�Phone: 9i9-24s-26�3 � � � � � I � MI'. ROb GI'ay Day Phone: 919-684-0730 Sex: Male 205 Norwich Ct Evening Phone: 919-2750134 �Ce; Caucasian Efland NC 27243 FAX: Township: Cheeks E-mail: rob.gray@duke.edu ' Date Applied: 04/30/2008 Sldlls: Financial Analyst Also Serves On: Sldlls: Physical Therapist Also Serves On: Mr. Allan Green Day Phone: 919-933-5105 Sex: Male 5604 Dairyland Road Evening Phone: 919-933-5105 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 FAX: Township: Bingham E-mail: allan@woodcrestfarmnc.com Date Applied: 10/31/2010 Sldlls: Fanner Also Serves On: Agicultural Preservation Board Sldlls: IT Experience Thursday,December 02,2010 Page 1 of 1 �— 9 Page 1 of 3 Rob Gray Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Rob Gray Name Called: Home Address: 205 Norwich Ct Efland NC 27243 Phone: (Day) 919-684-0730 Phone: (Evening) 919-2750134 Fax: Email: rob.gray@duke.edu Place of Employment: Duke University Health Systems Job Title: � Financial Manager Year of OC Residence: � Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: Cheeks Twnsp Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 8/1/1978 Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Efland-Mebane SAP Implementation Focus Group Work Experience: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE March 2008 to Present Duke University Health Systems❑ Financial Manger, Duke Cardiology Site Based Research May 2005 to March 20080❑ Duke University Health Systems❑ Exercise Physiologist, Human Performance Lab • Assist in the day to day management and administrative duties of the Human PerFormance Lab. • Collect data, analyze and prepare financial reports based on the lab's fiscal period revenues. • Assist in the monitoring of lab supplies, providing insight for cost savings where appropriate and observing cost trends. • Technology Administrator for the lab, using MS Exce) and Access enhance lab productivity and to support the department's balanced scorecard goals. • Responsible for the proposal and marketing of a newly 10 Page 2 of 3 Rob Gray developed revenue producer for the lab. • Former Internship Coordinator for the HPL. Recruited, educated and supervised interns throughout the internship experience. '' June 2002 to May 2005 Durham Regional Hospital Exercise Specialist • Collected and analyzed program data for quality improvement and benchmarking purposes. Prepared monthly and annual reports for department staff and management. • Supported the department's balanced scorecard goals for financial perFormance by auditing all documentation and billing procedures with program and department managers. � • Ensured that all programming was in compliance with state, federal, and AACVPR guidelines. RELATED SKILLS Proficient and a quick learner of most software programs and a highly experienced user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher. Some experience with Quicken, MS Accounting, and Visio. Volunteer Experience: HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •American Heart Association: Raise money and lead teams annually. • United Way: Department Coordinator for United Way Support • Member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society • Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, an International Honor Society for Business Students. • North Carolina Scholar❑❑ • ECU Chancellor's List�❑ • ECU Dean's List • Delta Chi Fraternity, Former Treasurer, Vice President, and current Board of Trustees member. • Published author in the "American Journal of Physiology." Professional interests include technology and decision science applications in relation to financial analysis and business performance. Education: EDUCATION December 2007❑❑East Carolina University College of Business ❑❑❑Master of Business Administration ❑❑❑GPA: 3.9/4.0, graduated with honors 11 ' Page 3 of 3 Rob Gray May 2002❑❑East Carolina University Health and Human Performance ❑❑�Master of Arts, Exercise Physiolo Other Comments: I have been fortunate enough to be fairly successful in my education and professional life. Furthermore, I have been lucky enough to move my family to Orange County, a place that feels like home and will be our home for a long time to come. With that said, I'd like to give back to my community and to development a network within our county. Serving on a board seems like the best way to accomplish my goals and to help our fine county. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Recreation and Parks Advisory Council, Animal Services Advisory Board, & Economic Development Commission 3/30/08. Originally applied for OC Planning Board and Efland-Mebane SAP on 4/30/08. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 205 Norwich Ct is in Cheeks township, OCPL jurisdiction. This application was current on: 4/30/2008 11:47:05 AM Date Printed: 11/9/2010