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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 11-12-20; ITEM 6 - Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission – Appointment Discussion 1 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 INFORMATION CONTACT: Resolution Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Application for Person Recommended Attendance Record Applicant Interest List Application of Person on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM 1 Alice K. Orange County First Full Term 06/30/2023 Armstrong Representative re-appointment 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. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission Meeting Times: Contact Person:Alisha Cordell Meeting Place: Contact Phone: 919-968-2844 Positions: 1 Length:3 years Terms: 2 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. Alice K. Armstrong 1 First Appointed: 09/04/2018 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/04/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Orange County Representative Number of Terms: Thursday,July 30,2020 Page 1 3 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 28t" day of October, 2020. Amy T. Harvey Deputy Town Clerk 4 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. 5 Page 1 of 1 Alice K. Armstrong Volunteer Application 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: alicekarmstrongS4@gmaiI.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 was current on: 5/26/2020 Date Printed: 5/26/2020 6 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 AugSep 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. 7 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Alisha Cordell Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Comm Contact Phone: 919-968-28444 Macie Rouse Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/24/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 18-34 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Thursday,October 29,2020 Page 1 of 1 8 Page 1 of 2 Macie Rouse Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Macie Rouse Name Called: Home Address: 373 A Umstead Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 913-957-0908 Email: macierouse@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2020 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: International City and Council Management Association; Wildflower Lane Farm volunteer; MPA Student 5€" UNC School of Government; Research Assistant a€" UNC School of Government Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: 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 mastera€TMs 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€` a non-profit serving the Kansas River a€' 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 mastera€TMs 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. 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. Conflict of Interest: N/A 9 Page 2 of 2 Made Rouse 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. 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. Conflict of Interest: N/A Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/24/2020 8:46:04 PM Date Printed: 8/25/2020