HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 11-12-20; ITEM 6 - Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission – Appointment Discussion
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:November 12, 2020
Action Agenda
Item No. 6
SUBJECT: Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission – Appointment
Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S):
Membership Roster
Resolution
Application for Person Recommended
Attendance Record
Applicant Interest List
Application of Person on the Interest List
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Clerk’s Office, 919-245-2125
PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation
Commission.
BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration:
POSITION
NO.
NAME SPECIAL
REPRESENTATIVE
TYPE OF
APPOINTMENT
TERM
EXPIRATION
DATE
1 Alice K.
Armstrong
Orange County
Representative
First Full Term
(re-appointment)
06/30/2023
NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to
the Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission
Contact Person:Alisha Cordell
Contact Phone:919-968-2844
Meeting Times:
Positions:1 Terms:2
Meeting Place:
Length:3 years
Description:The basic function of the Commission is to promote recreation for the citizens of Chapel Hill. The Commission serves as the
recreation policy advisory body for the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Town. It consults with and advises the
Council on matters affecting the overall recreational policies of the Town, the acquisition and use of lands and properties
related to the total community recreation program, and its long-range projected programs for recreation, parks, and
playgrounds.
Ethnic Background:white
Alice K. Armstrong
Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill
Resid/Spec Req:
Current Appointment:09/04/2018
Expiration:06/30/2020
Number of Terms:
1 First Appointed:09/04/2018
Special Repr:Orange County RepresentativeAge Range:
Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 1
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I, Amy T. Harvey, Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina,
hereby certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of (2020-10-28/R-26)
adopted by the Chapel Hill Town Council on October 28, 2020.
This the 28th day of October, 2020.
Amy T. Harvey
Deputy Town Clerk
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A RESOLUTION MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS REGARDING THE ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENT SEAT ON THE CHAPEL HILL
PARKS, GREENWAYS, AND RECREATION COMMISSION (2020-10-28/R-26)
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners has a resolution regarding the Orange County
Appointment and Orientation Process for Boards and Commissions that specifies “… When a vacancy
exists, the municipality will be requested to provide to the Board of County Commissioners a resolution
with a recommendation for that vacancy;” and
WHEREAS, the Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission has reviewed the viable
application and made a recommendation to the Chapel Hill Town Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council
recommends the Orange County Board of Commissioners reappoint Alice Armstrong to the Chapel Hill
Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission Orange County Resident position.
This the 28th day of October, 2020.
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Volunteer Application
Alice K. Armstrong
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Alice K. Armstrong
Name Called:
Home Address: 2708 Forest Creek Road
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-724-1615
Phone (Evening): 919-724-1615
Phone (Cell): 919-724-1615
Email: alicekarmstrong54@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title: Retired Law Professor
Year of OC Residence: 2008
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Volunteer as a Guardian ad Litem
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a retired law professor but this is probably not relevant as I specialized in African law.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have raised children here and used the parks and greenways often.
How would your participation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints?
As the Orange County representative on the Chapel Hill Parks and Greenways Commission, I am the only
member who lives outside the Chapel Hill town limits. I bring the perspective of many Orange County
residents who use Chapel Hill parks and greenways, act as a liaison between the Chapel Hill Commission
and the Orange County Commission, and encourage collaboration between the two.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application w as current on: 5/26/2020
Date Printed:
5/26/2020
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BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments
Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation - Mar 2019 - Feb 2020
Member Original Date Appointed Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
Alice K. Armstrong 9/4/2018 P P P P N N P P P P P P
P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting
Informatin Current Through: February 29, 2020
Note: July meeting canceled. Aug meeting (New Member Orientation) has no meeting notes and no attance record.
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Comm Contact Person:Alisha Cordell
Contact Phone:919-968-2844
Ethnic Background:White
Macie Rouse
Gender Identity:Female
Township:Chapel Hill
Date Applied:08/24/2020
Res. Eligibility:C.H. City LimitsAge Range 18-34
Also Serves On:
Thursday, October 29, 2020 Page 1 of 1
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Macie Rouse Page 1 of 2
Home Address:373 A Umstead Drive
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Ethnic Background:White
Gender Identity:Female
Phone:913-957-0908
Email:macierouse@gmail.com
Name: Macie Rouse
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Name Called:
Year of OC Residence:2020
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
International City and Council Management Association; Wildflower Lane Farm volunteer;
MPA Student – UNC School of Government; Research Assistant – UNC School of
Government
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Age Range:18-34
Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I received my B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Kansas. I am pursing my master’s
degree in Public Administration where my coursework includes law for public administration, city
and council management, and professional communications. I was a volunteer for Friends of the
Kaw – a non-profit serving the Kansas River – where I helped in riverbank restoration and
water clean-up projects to improve recreation for the Lawrence, Kansas community. I am an
active user of Orange County parks.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I intend to pursue a career in government following my master’s degree. I am most
interested in working for a parks department. I am an outdoor enthusiast and avid park user and
hope to advocate for Orange County residents who benefit from our parks.
Conflict of Interest:
N/A
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
As a mid-twenty-year-old, I offer a perspective that represents the needs of our younger
generation. I also will offer viewpoints from the UNC graduate student population - a large
demographic in Orange County. Finally, my anthropology education has taught me how to
navigate and understand diverse cultural perspectives through observation and listening.
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Page 2 of 2 Macie Rouse
Other Comments:
This application was current on:8/24/2020 8:46:04 PM Date Printed:8/25/2020
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I was a dance instructor and competition team director for four years, where I choreographed
routines, created costumes, and helped develop season ballet performances. I received a minor
in African and African American Studies and studied three years of advanced Kiswahili. I
collaborated with Tanzanian students and professors in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for three
months in 2019 and 2018 and have an understanding of East African culture.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe it is vital we provide our youth with artistic and cultural development opportunities,
especially during these unprecedented times. These programs expose people to diverse
perspectives and provide a healthy outlet. I want to ensure all Orange County residents have
access to the arts and are given opportunities to explore these programs from diverse cultures.
Conflict of Interest:
N/A
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
As a mid-twenty-year-old, I offer a perspective that represents the needs of our younger
generation. I also will offer viewpoints from the UNC graduate student population - a large
demographic in Orange County. Finally, my anthropology education has taught me how to
navigate and understand diverse cultural perspectives through observation and listening.
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