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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 11-11-2021; 6 - Orange County Parks and Recreation Council – Appointment Discussion ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date:November 11, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 6 SUBJECT: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council – Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Recommendation Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Application for Person Recommended Applications of Other Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk’s Office, 919-245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Parks and Recreation 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. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all 12 members with representatives from each of the county’s townships plus its municipalities. The following member is recommended for re-appointment for Board consideration: NAME POSITION DESCRIPTION TYPE OF APPOINTMENT TERM EXPIRATION DATE Gina Reyman Eno Township Second Full Term 12/31/2024 If the individual listed above is appointed, no vacancies remain. 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. 1 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. 2 Orange County Parks and Recreation Council P.O. BOX 8181, 1020 US HWY 70 WEST SUITE 140, NC 27278 (919) 245-2510 October 29, 2021 Renee Price, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough NC 27278 Re: Recommended Reappointment Dear Chair Price: The Orange County Parks and Recreation Council recommends that member Gina Reyman be re-appointed to a second 3-year term on the Parks and Recreation Council, ending December 31, 2024. Throughout her first term, Ms. Reyman has been an active participant on the Council, showing strong interest in the development and improvement of recreational opportunities and parks in Orange County. Thank you for your consideration of this appointment. Sincerely, John Greeson, Chair Parks & Recreation Council Cc: David Stancil, Director, DEAPR Xilong Zhao, Vice-Chair, Parks & Recreation Council 3 Name Member or Applicant?Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Andrew Landstrom Member Male Other 35-59 Hillsborough Cecily Kritz Member Female White Chapel Hill Christopher Colvin Member Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Gina Reyman Member Female White Eno Greg Hughes Member Male White Hillsborough Haywood Rhodes Member Male White Hillsborough John Greeson Member Male White Hillsborough Mikki Fleming Member Female White 60+Cheeks Natalie C. Ziemba Member Female White 18-34 Hillsborough Robert Smith Member Male White Little River Tim Tippin Member Male White Bingham Xilong Zhao Member Male Asian American 35-59 Chapel Hill Christopher Austin Applicant Male White 18-34 Hillsborough Jessie L. Birckhead Applicant Female White 18-34 Little River Martin DeWitt Applicant Male White 18-34 Hillsborough Jaya Nair Applicant Female Asian American 35-59 Chapel Hill Commission for the Environment Will D. Spoon Applicant Male Other 35-59 Hillsborough Rebecca Truluck Applicant Female White 18-34 Hillsborough Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Board Members and Applicants 4 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Gina Reyman Page 1 of 2 Home Address:2721 Armfield Road Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:Caucasian Sex:Female Phone (Day):9195971002 Phone (Evening):9192414123 Phone (Cell):9195971002 Email:glreyman@icloud.com Name:Ms. Gina Reyman Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Place of Employment: Legal Aid of North Carolina Job Title:Managing Attorney Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2007 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: UNC Law Alumnni Board of Directors North Carolina Bar Association member N.C. Advocates for Justice member Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a parent with a child participating in the sports and summer camps offered by Orange Parks and Rec. I ve taken classes myself. I have served as a volunteer girls basketball coach for multiple seasons. I have past experience serving on advisory councils and boards. My legal background helps me be able to advocate when necessary and mediate and work through problems when necessary. I am a single mother and have a perspective that might help the council see things from all angles. I have a significant background in sports having participated in team sports as a child and young adult. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to give back to the community in an area where I have an interest and am motivated to serve. Conflict of Interest: 5 Page 2 of 2 Gina Reyman Other Comments: This application was current on:3/26/2017 11:09:18 AM Date Printed:3/28/2017 6 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Christopher Austin Page 1 of 2 Home Address:2212 Woodbury Dr. Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence:Hillsborough Town Limits Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Male Phone:9196248763 Email:c.austin0310@gmail.com Name: Christopher Austin Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2015 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 Age Range:18-34 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. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Every individual provides an independent perspective 7 Page 2 of 2 Christopher Austin Other Comments: This application was current on:11/3/2020 9:22:28 AM Date Printed:2/24/2021 Boards/Commissions appointments: 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. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Same as above Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 44 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. Conflict of Interest: Same as above. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: To serve the community and donate my time. 8 Submit Date: Aug 21, 2021 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Home Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Application Form Profile What Township do you live in? Little River Property Zone County-Agricultural Residential Community Involvement Relatively new to Orange County but served previously on the Durham City/County Environmental Affairs Board as a County At-Large Appointee. Which Boards would you like to apply for? Commission for the Environment: Submitted Orange County Climate Council: Submitted Orange County Parks and Recreation Council: Submitted Interests & Experiences Jessie L Birckhead jessieleebirckhead@gmail.com 6005 Kims Drive Hurdle Mills NC 27541 Home: (919) 274-7207 Jessie L Birckhead 9 Relevant Experience Board #1 I am a Certified Wildlife Biologist with a B.S and M.S. in Wildlife Management/Science. I spent 4 years working with The Nature Conservancy and 5 years with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission before stepping into my current work in leadership development at NC State University where I am the Assistant Director of the Caldwell Fellows. Prior to moving to Orange County I was a County Appointee to the Durham City County Environmental Affairs Board, a position I hated leaving when we decided to purchase a home in northern Orange County. I have extensive volunteer experience with groups such as the Triangle Land Conservancy. I am also a trained meeting facilitator and event planner and I have been involved personally and professionally in local and state government advocacy and decision making processes, primarily related to land conservation, ordinance development, and climate policy making. I have extensive experience with grant writing and grant making in the non profit and government spheres. While at the NC Wildlife Resources Commission I was the agency's land acquisition manager and have deep familiarity with local and state land conservation programs and the administration of these programs for both species management and public recreation. I was a co-chair of the Forestry Committee of the team that developed North Carolina's Natural and Working Lands Plan for addressing climate change. Reasons Want to Serve Board #1 I am looking for opportunities to serve my community with my particular expertise in the management of natural resource and my interest in pursuing conservation through an environmental justice lens. Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1 I feel that I can bring an unique perspective as a young woman with experience in natural resources work across the rural/urban divide. My background in state government policy and decision making proved a real asset in my time on the Durham Environmental Affairs Board. Conflict of Interest Board #1 I am currently employed by North Carolina State University but not working directly on natural resource issues so I do not expect many potential conflicts of interest. Relevant Experience Board #2 I am a Certified Wildlife Biologist with a B.S and M.S. in Wildlife Management/Science. I spent 4 years working with The Nature Conservancy and 5 years with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission before stepping into my current work in leadership development at NC State University where I am the Assistant Director of the Caldwell Fellows. Prior to moving to Orange County I was a County Appointee to the Durham City County Environmental Affairs Board, a position I hated leaving when we decided to purchase a home in northern Orange County. I have extensive volunteer experience with groups such as the Triangle Land Conservancy. I am also a trained meeting facilitator and event planner and I have been involved personally and professionally in local and state government advocacy and decision making processes, primarily related to land conservation, ordinance development, and climate policy making. I have extensive experience with grant writing and grant making in the non profit and government spheres. While at the NC Wildlife Resources Commission I was the agency's land acquisition manager and have deep familiarity with local and state land conservation programs and the administration of these programs for both species management and public recreation. I was a co-chair of the Forestry Committee of the team that developed North Carolina's Natural and Working Lands Plan for addressing climate change. Reasons Want to Serve Board #2 I am looking for opportunities to serve my community with my particular expertise in the management of natural resource and my interest in pursuing conservation through an environmental justice lens. Jessie L Birckhead 10 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2 I feel that I can bring an unique perspective as a young woman with experience in natural resources work across the rural/urban divide. My background in state government policy and decision making proved a real asset in my time on the Durham Environmental Affairs Board. Conflict of Interest Board #2 I am currently employed by North Carolina State University but not working directly on natural resource issues so I do not expect many potential conflicts of interest. Reasons Want to Serve Board #3 I am looking for opportunities to serve my community with my particular expertise in the management of natural resource and my interest in pursuing conservation through an environmental justice lens. Relevant Experience Board #3 I am a Certified Wildlife Biologist with a B.S and M.S. in Wildlife Management/Science. I spent 4 years working with The Nature Conservancy and 5 years with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission before stepping into my current work in leadership development at NC State University where I am the Assistant Director of the Caldwell Fellows. Prior to moving to Orange County I was a County Appointee to the Durham City County Environmental Affairs Board, a position I hated leaving when we decided to purchase a home in northern Orange County. I have extensive volunteer experience with groups such as the Triangle Land Conservancy. I am also a trained meeting facilitator and event planner and I have been involved personally and professionally in local and state government advocacy and decision making processes, primarily related to land conservation, ordinance development, and climate policy making. I have extensive experience with grant writing and grant making in the non profit and government spheres. While at the NC Wildlife Resources Commission I was the agency's land acquisition manager and have deep familiarity with local and state land conservation programs and the administration of these programs for both species management and public recreation. I was a co-chair of the Forestry Committee of the team that developed North Carolina's Natural and Working Lands Plan for addressing climate change. Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3 I feel that I can bring an unique perspective as a young woman with experience in natural resources work across the rural/urban divide. My background in state government policy and decision making proved a real asset in my time on the Durham Environmental Affairs Board. Conflict of Interest Board #3 I am currently employed by North Carolina State University but not working directly on natural resource issues so I do not expect many potential conflicts of interest. Past Service I served on the Durham City County Environmental Affairs Board for one term, departing because my family moved from Durham to Orange Counties in late 2020. Demographics We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Jessie L Birckhead 11 Age Range * 18-34 OC Ethnicity White OC Gender Identity Female Ethics Guidelines Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions * I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. Conflict of Interest 1. During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a conflict of interest. 2. During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of any voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County Attorney or staff attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters. 3. In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest exists the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an ordinary and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and due care. Gifts 1. An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand, exact, solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the advisory board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the discharge of the advisory board member’s official responsibilities. 2. This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies, Resolutions, or Ordinances. Code of Ethics 1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors that are consistent with this standard are: 1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values. 2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact. 3. Exhibiting trustworthiness. 4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or what they are doing. 5. Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they see it, presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent manner. 6. Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper influence, while at the same time being able to consider the opinions and ideas of others. 7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial Jessie L Birckhead 12 matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves. 8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree. 9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard. 10. Showing respect for their appointed office and not behaving in ways that reflect badly on the office, the advisory board, Orange County, or the Orange County Board of Commissioners. 11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly. 12. Recognizing that individual board members are not generally allowed to act on behalf of the board, but may only do so if the board specifically so authorizes, and that the board must take official action as a body. 13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices. 14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect. 15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings. 16. Carefully analyzing all credible information that is properly submitted to them, and when applicable, being mindful of the need not to engage in communications outside the meeting in quasi-judicial matters. 17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board’s workload. 18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board’s interests ahead of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit. 2. Members of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Commission, and Board of Equalization and Review shall upon initial appointment, and prior to December 31 annually thereafter, disclose: 1. Any interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in real property situated in whole or in part in Orange County and the general description of that property. 2. Any legal, equitable, beneficial or contractual interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in any business, firm or corporation, which is currently doing business with Orange County pursuant to contracts awarded by Orange County, or which is attempting, or has attempted in the past calendar year, to secure the award of a bid from Orange County or the approval of any Board or Agency of Orange County. 3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board. I agree with the Above Statement By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature, for the sole purposes of this form. I Agree Jessie L Birckhead 13 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Martin DeWitt Page 1 of 2 Home Address:418 W King St Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence:Hillsborough Town Limits Ethnic Background:white Gender Identity:Male Phone:9192599283 Email:martin.dewitt21@gmail.com Name: Martin DeWitt Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Other Comments: Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2012 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Part time graduate studies student at UNC-Chapel Hill Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions appointments: Age Range:18-34 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. Conflict of Interest: 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. 14 Page 2 of 2 Martin DeWitt This application was current on:1/6/2020 Date Printed:1/6/2020 15 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Jaya Nair Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1512 Providence Glen Dr Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:C.H. City Limits Ethnic Background:Asian American Gender Identity:Female Phone:9082091161 Email:snair.jaya@gmail.com Name:Ms Jaya Nair Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27514 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2017 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 Age Range:35-59 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. Conflict of Interest: 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. 16 Page 2 of 2 Jaya Nair Other Comments: This application was current on:10/27/2021 Date Printed:10/27/2021 Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 44 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. Conflict of Interest: With no prior experience, I still hope I can bring new ideas and view points to the 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. 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 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. Conflict of Interest: Application Date:12/21/2019 17 Submit Date: Sep 22, 2021 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Home Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Application Form Profile What Township do you live in? Hillsborough Property Zone Hillsborough Town Limits Community Involvement -Currently on Hillsborough Historic District Commission -Volunteered previously with Hillsborough and Asheville tree boards doing i-tree surveys and urban heat mapping for town canopy projects -Work for the Nature Conservancy on NC freshwater related conservation and restoration of riverine environments -18 year US Coast Guard member (reservists now) working on emergency preparedness and disaster response Which Boards would you like to apply for? Orange County Parks and Recreation Council: Submitted Interests & Experiences Relevant Experience Board #1 -Work for the Nature Conservancy on NC freshwater related conservation and restoration of riverine environments to create state parks and green/blue ways -Extensive federal grant and contracts experience having worked at environmental NGO, Federal grant administering agency, military and NC State parks -Currently serving on NC town commission and have volunteered previously on tree boards in NC towns -Volunteered as Crescent City Kickers (soccer booster club) liaison to New Orleans City parks to coordinate outreach events to youth members -Volunteered as promoter/organizer/participant for Kingman Island Bluegrass festival in DC Will D Spoon willspoonbiz@gmail.com 310 W Queen Street Hillsborough NC 27278 Home: (410) 215-8593 Will D Spoon 18 Reasons Want to Serve Board #1 -Passion for the outdoors and the well documented public health benefits they can bring to communities - Strong advocate for smart growth and integrating outdoor public spaces into any new development -Want to give back to my home state by volunteering my time while also helping to make it a better place for my children Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1 -NC native, born and raised in the area, who has also lived in larger US cities and enjoyed involvement with larger parks and recreation programs. -Military/veteran Conflict of Interest Board #1 None/NA Relevant Experience Board #2 Reasons Want to Serve Board #2 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2 Conflict of Interest Board #2 Reasons Want to Serve Board #3 Relevant Experience Board #3 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3 Conflict of Interest Board #3 Past Service No Orange County past service Demographics Will D Spoon 19 We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Age Range * 35-59 OC Ethnicity Other OC Gender Identity Male Ethics Guidelines Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions * I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. Conflict of Interest 1. During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a conflict of interest. 2. During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of any voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County Attorney or staff attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters. 3. In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest exists the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an ordinary and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and due care. Gifts 1. An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand, exact, solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the advisory board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the discharge of the advisory board member’s official responsibilities. 2. This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies, Resolutions, or Ordinances. Code of Ethics 1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors that are consistent with this standard are: 1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values. 2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact. 3. Exhibiting trustworthiness. 4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or what they are doing. 5. Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they see it, presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent manner. 6. Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper influence, while at the same time being able to consider the opinions and ideas of others. Will D Spoon 20 7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves. 8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree. 9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard. 10. Showing respect for their appointed office and not behaving in ways that reflect badly on the office, the advisory board, Orange County, or the Orange County Board of Commissioners. 11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly. 12. Recognizing that individual board members are not generally allowed to act on behalf of the board, but may only do so if the board specifically so authorizes, and that the board must take official action as a body. 13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices. 14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect. 15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings. 16. Carefully analyzing all credible information that is properly submitted to them, and when applicable, being mindful of the need not to engage in communications outside the meeting in quasi-judicial matters. 17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board’s workload. 18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board’s interests ahead of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit. 2. Members of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Commission, and Board of Equalization and Review shall upon initial appointment, and prior to December 31 annually thereafter, disclose: 1. Any interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in real property situated in whole or in part in Orange County and the general description of that property. 2. Any legal, equitable, beneficial or contractual interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in any business, firm or corporation, which is currently doing business with Orange County pursuant to contracts awarded by Orange County, or which is attempting, or has attempted in the past calendar year, to secure the award of a bid from Orange County or the approval of any Board or Agency of Orange County. 3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board. I agree with the Above Statement By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature, for the sole purposes of this form. I Agree Will D Spoon 21 Submit Date: Oct 03, 2021 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Home Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Application Form Profile What Township do you live in? Hillsborough Property Zone Hillsborough Town Limits Community Involvement Which Boards would you like to apply for? Orange County Parks and Recreation Council: Submitted Interests & Experiences Relevant Experience Board #1 I have a Master of Public Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill specializing in local government. I was selected as an International City/County Management Fellow for 2018-2019 with a placement in Sarasota County, FL. I worked closely with the parks department throughout my time with Sarasota County and assisted with various community events (weekly fun runs, rowing championships, etc.). I worked as a Budget & Management Analyst for Catawba County, NC from 2019-2021. My portfolio of departments included the Planning & Parks department. I assisted in planning for the transition from 6-day to 7-day park operations and the opening of a 600+ acre park. In my free time, I am passionate about parks and have already visited multiple Town of Hillsborough parks since moving here in September. Rebecca Truluck beccatruluck1993@gmail.com 434 Waterstone Park Circle Hillsborough NC 27278 Mobile: (941) 266-5539 Rebecca Truluck 22 Reasons Want to Serve Board #1 I am extremely passionate about parks and recreation. I believe parks are critical for the well-being of residents and should be accessible for all. Parks are one of the few places where people can spend time without the expectation of spending money. They provide public spaces to get to know others in the community and feel more connected with your neighbors. Great park systems improve the quality of life and make communities enjoyable and beautiful places to live. I believe my background of working with county parks departments, local government budget experience, and passion for parks would make me a valuable member. Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1 I have a background in working with county parks departments through the lens of county management/budget. I have also shadowed/worked alongside staff within a parks department to assist with special events and other programming. I have lived in apartments for the last 6+ years and must use parks to spend time outside. Conflict of Interest Board #1 I have no conflict of interest that I am aware of. Relevant Experience Board #2 Reasons Want to Serve Board #2 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2 Conflict of Interest Board #2 Reasons Want to Serve Board #3 Relevant Experience Board #3 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3 Conflict of Interest Board #3 Rebecca Truluck 23 Past Service Demographics We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Age Range * 18-34 OC Ethnicity White OC Gender Identity Female Ethics Guidelines Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions * I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. Conflict of Interest 1. During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a conflict of interest. 2. During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of any voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County Attorney or staff attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters. 3. In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest exists the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an ordinary and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and due care. Gifts 1. An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand, exact, solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the advisory board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the discharge of the advisory board member’s official responsibilities. 2. This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies, Resolutions, or Ordinances. Code of Ethics 1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors that are consistent with this standard are: 1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values. 2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact. Rebecca Truluck 24 3. Exhibiting trustworthiness. 4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or what they are doing. 5. Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they see it, presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent manner. 6. Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper influence, while at the same time being able to consider the opinions and ideas of others. 7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves. 8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree. 9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard. 10. Showing respect for their appointed office and not behaving in ways that reflect badly on the office, the advisory board, Orange County, or the Orange County Board of Commissioners. 11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly. 12. Recognizing that individual board members are not generally allowed to act on behalf of the board, but may only do so if the board specifically so authorizes, and that the board must take official action as a body. 13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices. 14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect. 15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings. 16. Carefully analyzing all credible information that is properly submitted to them, and when applicable, being mindful of the need not to engage in communications outside the meeting in quasi-judicial matters. 17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board’s workload. 18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board’s interests ahead of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit. 2. Members of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Commission, and Board of Equalization and Review shall upon initial appointment, and prior to December 31 annually thereafter, disclose: 1. Any interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in real property situated in whole or in part in Orange County and the general description of that property. 2. Any legal, equitable, beneficial or contractual interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in any business, firm or corporation, which is currently doing business with Orange County pursuant to contracts awarded by Orange County, or which is attempting, or has attempted in the past calendar year, to secure the award of a bid from Orange County or the approval of any Board or Agency of Orange County. 3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board. I agree with the Above Statement By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature, for the sole purposes of this form. I Agree Rebecca Truluck 25 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Contact Person:David Stancil Contact Phone:919-245-2522 Meeting Times:6:30 pm first Wednesday of each month Positions:12 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Length:3 years 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. Ethnic Background:White Christopher Colvin Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Carrboro City Limits Current Appointment:05/04/2021 Expiration:03/31/2024 Number of Terms:1 1 First Appointed:05/04/2021 Special Repr:Age Range:35-59 Ethnic Background:White John Greeson Gender Identity:Male Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:Hillsborough Twnshp Current Appointment:04/16/2019 Expiration:03/31/2022 Number of Terms:2 2 First Appointed:04/21/2015 Special Repr:Hillsborough Township Vice-Chair Age Range: Ethnic Background:White Natalie C. Ziemba Gender Identity:Female Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:Cedar Grove Twnsp Current Appointment:10/05/2021 Expiration:03/31/2024 Number of Terms:1 3 First Appointed:10/05/2021 Special Repr:At-Large (formerly Cedar Grove TownshiAge Range:18-34 Ethnic Background:Asian American Dr. Xilong Zhao Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:C.Hill City Limits Current Appointment:05/14/2020 Expiration:03/31/2023 Number of Terms:1 4 First Appointed:05/14/2020 Special Repr:Age Range:35-59 Ethnic Background:White Greg Hughes Gender Identity:Male Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:06/15/2021 Expiration:03/31/2022 Number of Terms: 5 First Appointed:06/15/2021 Special Repr:At-LargeAge Range: Ethnic Background:White Mikki Fleming Gender Identity:Female Township:Cheeks Resid/Spec Req:Cheeks Township Current Appointment:02/16/2021 Expiration:03/31/2024 Number of Terms:1 6 First Appointed:05/14/202 Special Repr:Cheeks TownshipAge Range:60+ Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Page 1 26 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Contact Person:David Stancil Contact Phone:919-245-2522 Meeting Times:6:30 pm first Wednesday of each month Positions:12 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Length:3 years Ethnic Background:White Ms Cecily Kritz Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Chapel Hill Twnshp Current Appointment:05/14/2020 Expiration:03/31/2023 Number of Terms:1 7 First Appointed:09/17/2019 Special Repr:Chapel Hil TownshipAge Range: Ethnic Background:White Robert Smith Gender Identity:Male Township:Little River Resid/Spec Req:Little River Township Current Appointment:05/04/2021 Expiration:03/31/2023 Number of Terms:2 8 First Appointed:05/17/2016 Special Repr:Little River TownshipAge Range: Ethnic Background:White Tim Tippin Gender Identity:Male Township:Bingham Resid/Spec Req:Bingham Township Current Appointment:05/14/2020 Expiration:03/31/2023 Number of Terms:2 9 First Appointed:11/02/2017 Special Repr:Bingham TownshipAge Range: Ethnic Background:Other Dr Andrew Landstrom Gender Identity:Male Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:Hillsborough Town Limits Current Appointment:05/14/2020 Expiration:09/30/2022 Number of Terms:1 10 First Appointed:05/14/2020 Special Repr:Age Range:35-59 Ethnic Background:White Ms. Gina Reyman Gender Identity:Female Township:Eno Resid/Spec Req:Eno Township Current Appointment:01/22/2019 Expiration:12/31/2021 Number of Terms:1 11 First Appointed:06/06/2017 Special Repr:Eno TownshipAge Range: Ethnic Background:White Dr. Haywood Rhodes Gender Identity:Male Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:04/16/2019 Expiration:03/31/2022 Number of Terms:2 12 First Appointed:04/21/2015 Special Repr:At-Large Chair Age Range: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Page 2 27 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Contact Person:David Stancil Contact Phone:919-245-2522 Ethnic Background:White Christopher Austin Gender Identity:Male Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:11/03/2020 Res. Eligibility:Hillsborough Town LimitsAge Range:18-34 Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:White Jessie L. Birckhead Gender Identity:Female Township:Little River Date Applied:08/21/2021 Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range:18-34 Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:White Martin DeWitt Gender Identity:Male Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:01/06/2020 Res. Eligibility:Hillsborough Town LimitsAge Range:18-34 Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:Asian American Jaya Nair Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:10/27/2021 Ms Res. Eligibility:C.H. City LimitsAge Range:35-59 Also Serves On:Commission for the Environment Ethnic Background:Other Will D. Spoon Gender Identity:Male Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:09/22/2021 Res. Eligibility:Hillsborough Town LimitsAge Range:35-59 Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:White Rebecca Truluck Gender Identity:Female Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:10/03/2021 Res. Eligibility:Hillsborough Town LimitsAge Range:18-34 Also Serves On: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Page 1 of 1 28