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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 04-16-2019 11-b - Orange County Parks and Recreation Council - Appointments 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 16, 2019 Action Agenda Item No. 11-b SUBJECT: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council - Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Member Roster Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board Recommendations 919-245-2130 Applications for Persons Recommended Attendance Records Applicant Interest List Applications for Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration as recommended by the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council: POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM 2 John Greeson Hillsborough Second Full Term 03/31/2022 Township 5 Robert Smith At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2022 6 Timothy Cheeks Township Partial Term 03/31/2021 Braddy 12 Haywood At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2022 Rhodes NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: POSITION POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION NO. DESIGNATION DATE 3 Cedar Grove 03/31/2021 This position has been vacant since Township 4/3012018. NOTE: Regarding the remaining vacant position in Cedar Grove Township, the Council asks that they be allowed to continue to solicit for this position, as the potential exists to find someone from that township who could provide needed added diversity on the Council. The Council has reached out to the Cedar Grove Neighborhood Association for assistance in this recruitment. 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making appointments to the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Times: 6:30 pm first Wednesday of each month Contact Person:David Stancil;Lynn Hecht Meeting Place: Chapel Hill/Hillsborough Alternating Contact Phone: 919-245-2510 Positions: 12 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: Each member of the Council shall be a County resident appointed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners.The Council includes representatives from each of the county's townships plus its municipalities.This council consults with and advises the Department of Environment,Agriculture,Parks and Recreation,and the Board of County Commissioners on matters affecting parks planning,development and operation;recreation facilities,policies and programs;and public trails and open space. Mr Michael Zelek 1 First Appointed: 04/03/2018 Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 04/03/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Carrboro City Limits Expiration: 03/31/2021 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 John Greeson 2 First Appointed: 04/21/2015 Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 04/19/2016 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Hillsbr.Township Expiration: 03/31/2019 Special Repr: Hillsbr.Township Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 3 First Appointed: Sex: Township: Current Appointment: Race: Resid/Spec Req: Cedar Grove Twnsp Expiration: 03/31/2021 Special Repr: Number of Terms: Rachel Cotter 4 First Appointed: 06/06/2017 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/06/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: C.Hill City Limits Expiration: 03/31/2020 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Robert Smith 5 First Appointed: 05/17/2016 Sex: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 05/17/2016 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2019 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 6 First Appointed: Sex: Township: Current Appointment: Race: Resid/Spec Req: Cheeks Twnsp Expiration: 03/31/2021 Special Repr: Cheeks Township Number of Terms: Kim Manturuk 7 First Appointed: 01/22/2019 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 01/22/2019 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Twnsp Expiration: 03/31/2020 Special Repr: Chapel Hil Township Number of Terms: Thursday,March 28,2019 Page 1 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Times: 6:30 pm first Wednesday of each month Contact Person:David Stancil;Lynn Hecht Meeting Place: Chapel Hill/Hillsborough Alternating Contact Phone: 919-245-2510 Positions: 12 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Robert Robinson 8 First Appointed: 12/10/2013 Sex: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 06/06/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Little River Township Expiration: 03/31/2020 Special Repr: Little River Township Number of Terms: 2 Tim Tippin 9 First Appointed: 11/02/2017 Sex: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 11/02/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Bingham Township Expiration: 03/31/2020 Special Repr: Bingham Township Number of Terms: 1 Dr. Tori Williams Reid 10 Chair First Appointed: 04/09/2013 Sex: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 10/04/2016 Race: African American Resid/Spec Req: Hillsbr.Town Limits Expiration: 09/30/2019 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Ms. Gina Reyman 11 First Appointed: 06/06/2017 Sex: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 01/22/2019 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Eno Township Expiration: 12/31/2021 Special Repr: Eno Township Number of Terms: 1 Dr. Thomas Rhodes 12 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 04/21/2015 Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 04/19/2016 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2019 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Thursday,March 28,2019 Page 2 5 C uwW eountq J at& and J'kcwatwn eauna PO Box 8181, 306-A Revere Road, Hillsborough, NC (919) 245-2510 March 27, 2019 Penny Rich, Chair Board of County Commissioners PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Re: Recommended Appointment and Reappointments Dear Chair Rich: The Orange County Parks and Recreation Council (PRC) has discussed its current vacancies, and recommends that the following applicant be appointed to the Council: • Timothy Braddy to the Cheeks Township position (position#6) In addition,the PRC requests that current member John Greeson be reappointed to serve his second full term on the Council in the Hillsborough Township position (position#2); Haywood Rhodes to be reappointed to serve his second full term on the Council in the At Large position (position#12); and Robert Smith to be reappointed to serve his second full term on the Council in the At Large position (position #5.)All have agreed to serve, have good attendance and fully participate in the meetings. Regarding the remaining vacant position in Cedar Grove Township, the Council asks that they be allowed to continue to solicit for this position, as the potential exists to find someone from that township who could provide needed added diversity on the Council. The Council has reached out to the Cedar Grove Neighborhood Association for assistance in this recruitment. Thank you for your consideration of these appointments. Sincerely, Haywood Rhodes, Chair Chair, Parks and Recreation Council Copies: John Greeson,Vice-Chair Parks and Recreation Council 6 Page 1 of 2 John Greeson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: John Greeson Name Called: Home Address: 405 Rock Garden Lane Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 9195311589 Phone (Evening): 9197325207 Phone (Cell): 9196016906 Email: johngreeson@nc.rr.com Place of Employment: SAS Institute Inc. Job Title: Manager, Database Services Year of OC Residence: 2004 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: 2012 5E" Present: volunteer Soccer coach with Orange County Parks and Recreation Youth Soccer League 2013 5E" Present: Triangle SQL Server Users Group 2014: Member of SQL Saturday Raleigh Conference Board 2005 5E" Present: Professional Association for SQL Server 2014 a€" Present: Triangle MySQL Users Group Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a runner, mountain biker, and a parent of children who participate in multiple youth sports programs provided by Orange County Parks and Recreation, I have broad experience as a consumer of the facilities and services that Orange County provides. I have also severed the last 3 years as a volunteer soccer coach with the youth soccer league. I have served on a conference board where we had to plan and run a one day conference with a budget of over $20K. I have also had to manage a number of different projects in my professional career, as well as handle budgets over$1 Million. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe that the recreational opportunities in Orange County serve a large part in making this county such a great place to live and work. I hope to help the county further develop and refine the already outstanding offerings we have. I have seen how our offerings have grown and matured over the last 10 years, but I believe there is still much more that can be done to improve recreation opportunities in Orange County. 7 Page 2 of 2 John Greeson Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/23/2014 9:12:03 PM Date Printed: 10/24/2014 8 Page 1 of 1 Robert Smith Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Robert Smith Name Called: Home Address: 5818 Guess Road Rougemont NC 27572 Phone (Day): 732-598-4110 Phone (Evening): 919-732-6731 Phone (Cell): 732-598-4110 Email: bobjr4r@yahoo.com Place of Employment: Swedish Imports Job Title: Automotive Technician Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: HYAA board of Directors Baseball team manager Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, bicycle riding and being outside on nice days Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To learn more and help in any way I can, I like to use the parks in Orange county and would like to help keep them in good condition. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/13/2016 9:52:51 PM Date Printed: 1/19/2016 9 Page 1 of 1 Timothy Braddy Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Timothy Braddy Name Called: Home Address: 4906 West Ten Rd. Efland NC 27243 Phone (Day): 919-730-5685 Phone (Evening): same Phone (Cell): same Email: mebaneair@gmail.com Place of Employment: Mebane Air, Inc. Job Title: owner Year of OC Residence: 1972 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Soccer coach at GHMS Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: AS a sports coach, business owner, and long time resident,) feel I have some perspective on recreation and park facilities. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe in giving back to my community, and this is an interesting opportunity to give input into bringing growth to the area, and integrating that growth with established traditions. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/11/2019 11:15:22 AM Date Printed: 2/12/2019 10 Page 1 of 2 Haywood Rhodes Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Haywood Rhodes Name Called: Home Address: 601 Elin Ct. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-636-077 Phone (Evening): 919-644-7300 Phone (Cell): 919-636-0677 Email: thrhodes@hotmail.com Place of Employment: WakeMed Health & Hospitals Job Title: Clinical Staff Pharmacist Year of OC Residence: 2011 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am a member of the Orange County Beekeepers Association. Having somewhat recently moved to Orange County and having had time to settle down some, I am looking to get involved in the community by serving on a board. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Application Date: 12/17/2014 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My background is in healthcare and in education though I have a lifetime of experience in recreation playing community summer baseball and local parks growing up as well as continuing to play league softball during the summer. I am also an Eagle Scout an Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I grew up in rural Johnston County on a farm and was active as a youth in various sports and activities. I appreciate the role good community parks have in maintaining a vibrant active community. I also have two young boys who I look forward to taking t Conflict of Interest: 11 Page 2 of 2 Haywood Rhodes Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/17/2014 8:05:00 PM Date Printed: 3/29/2019 12 BOCC Attendance Report For Re-appointments Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Mar/ 2018 — Mar / 2019 Member Appointed Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar John Greeson 04/21/2015 p NM p p NM NM p P P P NM P P Robert Smith 05/17/2016 p NM p p NM NM E P P E NM A P Haywood Rhodes 04/21/2015 p NM p p NM NM E P P P NM P P P: Present A: Absent E: Excused NM:No Meeting Current through—3/31/2019 13 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: David Stancil;Lynn Hecht Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Contact Phone: 919-245-2510 Mr. Timothy Braddy Date Applied: 02/11/2019 Sex: Male Township: Cheeks Race: white Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Greg Hughes Date Applied: 01/08/2019 Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough Race: white Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Kevin Mason Date Applied: 01/13/2019 Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough Race: Other Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Lim Also Serves On: Jennifer Moore Date Applied: 01/08/2019 Sex: Female Township: Hillsborough Race: African American Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough ETJ Also Serves On: Mr. John Singletary Date Applied: 01/04/2019 Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Race: white Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Thursday,March 28,2019 Page 1 of 1 14 Page 1 of 2 Greg Hughes Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Greg Hughes Name Called: Home Address: 1601 Dunn Place Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 9199286438 Phone (Evening): 9199286438 Phone (Cell): 9199286438 Email: Hugo1380@gmail.com Place of Employment: Department of Veterans Affairs Job Title: Director Year of OC Residence: 2008 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: County Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange rec basketball coach Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked as a social worker for the past 25 years and a licensed clinician Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am concerns about the services available to residents of the county. Conflict of Interest: Hillsborough Planning Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked on strategic planning initiatives for both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as part of my work over the past 25 years including the development of schools, treatment facilities and residential programs. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am concerned about my community and would like tone involved in planning for its future. Conflict of Interest: 15 Page 2 of 2 Greg Hughes Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been involved in several recreation programs as a coach and would like to be more involved in the development of programs and resources.. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/8/2019 Date Printed: 1/8/2019 16 Page 1 of 2 Greg Hughes Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Greg Hughes Name Called: Home Address: 1601 Dunn Place Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 9199286438 Phone (Evening): 9199286438 Phone (Cell): 9199286438 Email: Hugo1380@gmail.com Place of Employment: Department of Veterans Affairs Job Title: Director Year of OC Residence: 2008 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: County Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange rec basketball coach Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked as a social worker for the past 25 years and a licensed clinician Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am concerns about the services available to residents of the county. Conflict of Interest: Hillsborough Planning Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked on strategic planning initiatives for both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as part of my work over the past 25 years including the development of schools, treatment facilities and residential programs. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am concerned about my community and would like tone involved in planning for its future. Conflict of Interest: 17 Page 2 of 2 Greg Hughes Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been involved in several recreation programs as a coach and would like to be more involved in the development of programs and resources.. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/8/2019 Date Printed: 1/8/2019 18 Page 1 of 1 Kevin Mason Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Kevin Mason Name Called: Home Address: 128 BONAPARTE DRIVE HILLSBOROUGH NC 27278 Phone (Day): 9197326777 Phone (Evening): 9197326777 Phone (Cell): 9196193997 Email: kevinerfm@gmail.com Place of Employment: Accidental Baker Job Title: Owner Year of OC Residence: 2007 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Other Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Coach OC Parks and Rec Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My involvement with OC P&R has been primarily as a father and coach for my daughter. She has been involved in some sport/camp/class since we moved here and it has been a largely positive experience. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As I mentioned above, OC P&R has been a good experience for Sydney. Having seen firsthand the good impacts that can be had, I would like to offer my time and efforts to help keep this as good going forward Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/13/2019 2:12:14 PM Date Printed: 1/17/2019 19 Page 1 of 2 Jennifer Moore Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Jennifer Moore Name Called: Home Address: 636 William Hooper Circle Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 9193940029 Phone (Evening): 9193940029 Phone (Cell): 9193940029 Email: JDMTRM@YAHOO.COM Place of Employment: Orange County Schools Job Title: Paraprofessional Year of OC Residence: 2013 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ Sex: Female Ethnic Background: African American Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Phi Delta Kappa International James Lennix Foundation, CEO Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Associate in General Education BS, Business Admin MBA-General MS, Performance Improvement Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I d like to enhance the quality of life for Orange County citizens. I believe that it is very important to serve in the community. Conflict of Interest: 20 Page 2 of 2 Jennifer Moore Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Associate in General Education BS, Business Admin MBA-General MS, Performance Improvement Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I d like to enhance the quality of life for Orange County citizens. I believe that it is very important to serve in the community. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Application Date: 1/19/2017 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Associate in General Education BS, Business Admin MBA-General MS, Performance Improvement Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I d like to enhance the quality of life for Orange County citizens. I believe that it is very important to serve in the community. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/24/2018 Date Printed: 1/8/2019 21 Page 1 of 2 John Singletary Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. John Singletary Name Called: Home Address: 102 Beaver Dam Court Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 9193085575 Phone (Evening): 9193085575 Phone (Cell): 9193085575 Email: balafenn@aol.com Place of Employment: self employeed Job Title: Chef, Dance Instructor Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: American Culinary Federation member, Triangle Tango member, Dance Instructor at Seymour Center, children are students at Phillips Middle School and East Chapel Hill High School. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: While I have little background in formal Parks and Recreation education, I enjoy the facilities across our county with my children and my dog. I am a citizen of Orange County, and was born in Durham, splitting my time between the two. I have a BA in Management, and work well in teams. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want our county to continue to grow without sacrificing its identity as a green place to live, visit, and do business. I see P & R as an integral part of community planning, resource management, and fiscal responsibility. Conflict of Interest: My dog and my children may sway my perceptions of safety, but I have been known to be impartial overall. 22 Page 2 of 2 John Singletary Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: BA in Culinary Management, Chef for over 20 years in and around the Triangle area, educator in a culinary school teaching safety and sanitation for 8 years, father is a local physician, mother is a retired realtor, knowledge of many varied areas concerning public and business health. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to see Orange County continue to thrive as a destination for education, vocation, and residential life. Health Board decisions are a line of defense and invitation to many businesses and citizens. Maintaining the integrity of our county starts with those in charge of its public, private, and business health. Conflict of Interest: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Background, education and experience relevant to this board: BA in Culinary Management, Chef for over 20 years in and around the Triangle area, educator in a culinary school teaching safety and sanitation for 8 years, father is a local physician, mother is a retired realtor, knowledge of many varied areas concerning Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am an active promoter of Chapel Hill, have worked in sales, education, and business my whole life. I have children in the CHCCS school district and have an interest in continuing the growth of our city and county. Proper promotion, internal and external, is the main way to keep our area vibrant and growing appropriately. Conflict of Interest: Eventually, years down the road, I am looking to open a small local business that would fit well in Chapel Hill or Hillsborough. Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/4/2019 2:56:32 PM Date Printed: 1/7/2019