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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 3, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 10
SUBJECT: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council — Appointment Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Recommendation
Application for Person Recommended
Applicant Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest List
PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council.
BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration:
NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Greg Hughes At-Large Partial Term 03/31/2022
NOTE - If the individual listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION
DESIGNATION DATE
Cedar Grove 03/31/2024 Vacant since 03/31/2021
Township
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: 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 Orange County Parks and Recreation Council.
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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
Meeting Place: Chapel Hill/Hillsborough Alternating Contact Phone: 919-245-2522
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.
Christopher Colvin
1 First Appointed: 05/04/2021
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/04/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Carrboro City Limits Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
John Greeson
2 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 04/21/2015
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 04/16/2019
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Twnshp Expiration: 03/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Hillsborough Township Number of Terms: 2
VACANT
3 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Cedar Grove Twnsp Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large(formerly Cedar Grove Townshi Number of Terms:
Dr. Xilong Zhao
4 First Appointed: 05/14/2020
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/14/2020
Ethnic Background: Asian American Resid/Spec Req: C.Hill City Limits Expiration: 03/31/2023
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
5 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms:
Mikki Fleming
6 First Appointed: 05/14/202
Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 02/16/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Cheeks Township Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Cheeks Township Number of Terms: 1
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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
Meeting Place: Chapel Hill/Hillsborough Alternating Contact Phone: 919-245-2522
Positions: 12 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Ms Cecily Kritz
7 First Appointed: 09/17/2019
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/14/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Twnshp Expiration: 03/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hil Township Number of Terms: 1
Robert Smith
8 First Appointed: 05/17/2016
Gender Identity: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 05/04/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Little River Township Expiration: 03/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Little River Township Number of Terms: 2
Tim Tippin
9 First Appointed: 11/02/2017
Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 05/14/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Bingham Township Expiration: 03/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Bingham Township Number of Terms: 2
Dr Andrew Landstrom
10 First Appointed: 05/14/2020
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/14/2020
Ethnic Background: Other Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Town Limits Expiration: 09/30/2022
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Ms. Gina Reyman
11 First Appointed: 06/06/2017
Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 01/22/2019
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Eno Township Expiration: 12/31/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: Eno Township Number of Terms: 1
Dr. Haywood Rhodes
12 Chair First Appointed: 04/21/2015
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 04/16/2019
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
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PO Box 8181, 306-A Revere Road, Hillsborough, NC (919) 245-2510
May 6, 2021
Renee Price, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
PO Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Re: Recommended Appointment
Dear Chair Price:
The Orange County Parks and Recreation Council (PRC) has reviewing pending
applications for the vacant At-Large position, and recommends that the following
applicant be appointed to this slot (position #5) on the Council:
• Greg Hughes
The Council is continuing its efforts to recruit an applicant from Cedar Grove
Township, the Ione position remaining which has just come open.
Thank you for your consideration of this appointment.
Sincerely,
Haywood Rhodes, Chair
Chair, Parks and Recreation Council
Copies: John Greeson, Vice-Chair
Parks and Recreation Council
David Stancil, DEAPR Director
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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: 9199286438
Email: Hugo1380@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2008
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Age Range:
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.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
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.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
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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:
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 7/29/2020 Date Printed: 7/29/2020
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: David Stancil
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Contact Phone: 919-245-2522
Christopher Austin
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 11/03/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits
Also Serves On:
Martin DeWitt
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/06/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits
Also Serves On:
Greg Hughes
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/29/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On:
Kevin Mason
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/14/2020
Ethnic Background: Other Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits
Also Serves On:
Ms Jaya Nair
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 12/21/2019
Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On: Commission for the Environment
Mr. John Singletary
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/04/2019
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
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Page 1 of 2 Christopher Austin
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Christopher Austin
Name Called:
Home Address: 2212 Woodbury Dr.
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 9196248763
Email: c.austin0310@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2015
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I live in Beckett s Ridge community in Hillsborough and serve on the HOA Board as
secretary and architectural chair.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
BOCC Elections Advisory Group
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I live in Orange county and am a voter.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
To serve the community and donate my time.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Every individual provides an independent perspective
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 2 Christopher Austin
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Chemical Engineering degree from NC state. Able to understand and interpret technical data,
chemical impact, etc.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
To serve the community and donate my time.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Same as above
Conflict of Interest:
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
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Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I live in orange county and use the parks and rec facilities and amenities. I also have a child
who will be using them when she is older.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
To serve the community and donate my time.
Conflict of Interest:
Same as above.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 11/3/2020 9:22:28 AM Date Printed: 2/24/2021
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Page 1 of 2 Martin DeWitt
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Martin DeWitt
Name Called:
Home Address: 418 W King St
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 9192599283
Email: martin.dewitt2l@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Part time graduate studies student at UNC-Chapel Hill
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:
My experience as a market research manager at medium and enterprise sized technology firms
equipped me for evaluating and interpreting data including financial data to contribute to
considering funding requests from outside agencies. I also bring strengths in survey and in-
depth interview research which may contribute by bringing the voice of county residents to the
board to assist with items like the soccer.com center expansion.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I d like to help optimize recreation programming for, expand recreation opportunities for, and
increase usage of recreation facilities among Orange County residents.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
My participation on this board would contribute to the diversity of viewpoints because my points
of view are built with a balance of wisdom gained through lived experience and data from many
sources like newspapers, talking to other people, and researchers. My points of view are also
informed by my values of conservation, preservation, and inclusivity; and my strengths in
listening and data synthesis.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
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Page 2 of 2 Martin DeWitt
This application was current on: 1/6/2020 Date Printed: 1/6/2020
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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: 9197326777
Email: kevinerfm@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2007
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: Other
Age Range: 35-59
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
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I am unsure how my viewpoints would contribute to diversity of viewpoints mostly because I do
not know what viewpoints the current P and R board have. I believe my initial application
highlights my experience and attitudes
Conflict of Interest:
No
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 1/14/2020 Date Printed: 1/15/2020
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Page 1 of 2 Jaya Nair
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms Jaya Nair
Name Called:
Home Address: 1512 Providence Glen Dr
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone: 9082091161
Email: snair.jaya@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2017
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: Asian American
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I volunteered with the library for their annual book sale. Looking for more opportunities in
OC.
I volunteered for 4 years in the Adult Advisory Board for Youth Council in East Brunswick,
NJ. There major duties were to help Youth Council members with suggestions for new
ideas, activities such as fundraising and interviewing for positions for Youth Council
Board members.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
NA
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I hold a masters degree in Chemistry from India. I am a frequent visitor to the library and
volunteered with the Friends of Library group for the annual book sale.
I do not have past experience with volunteering at libraries, but want to explore where I can
contribute.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I really enjoyed the volunteering with Friends of Library for the annual book sale. I am very
impressed by the dedication and willingness of everyone I met to contribute their time and
energy for the Library s benefit.
I would like to contribute what I can to the library by volunteering for the Board.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Without any prior experience in serving any Library Advisory Boards, I hope I can bring a fresh
set of opinions and ideas.
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 2 Jaya Nair
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I hold a masters degree in Chemistry from India. I did research with National Institute of
Oceanography in India regarding the pollution of the estuaries and rivers in my state. I would
like to contribute what I with my background for the Commission for Environment.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to give back to the society and I believe volunteering is the best way. If I can relate
the topics to what I learned in the past that will be an additional interest for me.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
With no prior experience, I still hope I can bring new ideas and view points to the board.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
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Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I hold a masters degree in Chemistry from India. I had indirect interaction with Parks and
Recreation department in East Brunswick township in New Jersey when I volunteered for the
Youth Council there. Other than that I do not have any former experience with the Parks and
Recreation Council.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I understand the importance of having the Parks and Recreation Council to the people and
would like to contribute my time to serve the Council.
Conflict of Interest:
With no prior experience, I still hope I can bring new ideas and view points to the Council.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 12/21/2019 2:41:58 PM Date Printed: 12/27/2019
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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: C.H. City Limits
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.
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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: 9/5/2019