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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 03-10-22; 8 - Orange County Parks and Recreation Council – Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 10, 2022 Action Agenda Item No. 8 SUBJECT: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council —Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Applications for Persons Recommended Applications of Other Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider appointments 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 individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Greg Hughes At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2025 (re-appointment) Rebecca Hillsborough Township First Full Term 03/31/2025 Truluck Jessie At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2025 Birckhead 2 If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE Chapel Hill 03/31/2023 Vacant since 10/13/2021. Township Hillsborough 09/30/2022 Vacant since 01/18/2022. Town Limits 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 appointments to the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. 3 Utange a wzt�p J mb and wewation a tutcie PO Box 8181, 1020 US HWY 70 W, Hillsborough, NC (919) 245-2510 February 23,2022 Renee Price, Chair Board of County Commissioners PO Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 Re: Recommended and Reappointment Appointments Dear Chair Price: The Orange County Parks and Recreation Council(PRC)recommends that member Greg Hughes be re- appointed to a full first 3-year term ending March 31,2025. He has been an active participant on the Council since his partial term appointment in June 2021. The Council also has discussed two positions whose terms are expiring March 31, and recommends that the following applicants be appointed to the Council for these slots: • Rebecca Truluck,to the Hillsborough Township position(position#2)and • Jessie Birckhead,to the At-Large position(position#12) Both terms to take effect April 1,2022 at the conclusion of the current member terms. After receiving a presentation on February 2 on the One Orange Countywide Racial Equity Framework, the Council discussed finding new ways to reach out to communities to promote diversity in terms of applicants. Staff is working with the Public Information Office and the Clerk's Office on ways to engage the community via new outreach efforts and applicants. The PRC hopes to bring recommendations to the Board for the other vacancies on PRC as a result of this effort. Thank you for your consideration of these appointments. Sincerely, John Greeson, Chair Chair,Parks and Recreation Council Copies: Xilong Zhao,Vice-Chair Parks and Recreation Council David Stancil,DEAPR Director 4 Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Board Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on 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 VACANT VACANT Christopher Austin Applicant Male White 18-34 Hillsborough Jessie L.Birckhead Applicant Female White 18-34 Little River Martin DeWitt Applicant Male lWhite 18-34 lHillsborough Allen B.Parker Applicant Male White 35-59 Cheeks Will D.Spoon Applicant Male Other 35-59 Hillsborough Rebecca Truluck Applicant Female White 18-34 Hillsborough 5 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: 6 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 7 Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Oct 03, 2021 Application Form Profile Rebecca Truluck First Name Middle Initial Last Name beccatruluck1993@gmail.com Email Address 434 Waterstone Park Circle Home Address Suite or Apt Hillsborough NC 27278 City State Postal Code Mobile: (941) 266-5539 Primary Phone What Township do you live in? Q 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 8 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 9 Past Service Demographics We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Age Range PF 18-34 OC Ethnicity PF White OC Gender Identity rJ 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 10 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. V I Agree Rebecca Truluck 11 Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Aug 21, 2021 Application Form Profile Jessie L Birckhead First Name Middle Initial Last Name jessieleebirckheadCa)gmail.com Email Address 6005 Kims Drive Home Address Suite or Apt Hurdle Mills NC 27541 City State Postal Code Home: (919) 274-7207 Primary Phone What Township do you live in? 17 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 12 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 1 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 1 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 13 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2 1 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 1 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 1 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 1 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 1 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 1 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 14 Age Range PF 18-34 OC Ethnicity PF White OC Gender Identity V 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 15 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. V I Agree Jessie L Birckhead 16 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: 17 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: 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. 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 18 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: 19 Page 2 of 2 Martin DeWitt This application was current on: 1/6/2020 Date Printed: 1/6/2020 20 Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Feb 08, 2022 Application Form Profile Allen B Parker First Name Middle Initial Last Name nc_parkers@mac.com Email Address 3707 Carrington Ln Home Address Suite or Apt Efland NC 27243 City State Postal Code Mobile: (919) 697-0143 Primary Phone What Township do you live in? W Cheeks Property Zone County Community Involvement Union Grove UMC - member Camp Chestnut Ridge - past director, active supporter Boy Scout Troop 822 - past Asst Scoutmaster Which Boards would you like to apply for? Advisory Board on Aging: Submitted BOCC Elections Advisory Group: Submitted Orange County Parks and Recreation Council: Submitted Interests & Experiences Relevant Experience Board #1 20 years as a financial advisor with Edward Jones Reasons Want to Serve Board#1 The resources, challenges, and support networks for seniors figure prominently in my daily client conversations. Allen B Parker 21 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1 I interact with people of every identity on a daily basis in my professional, social, and family circles Conflict of Interest Board #1 None that I'm aware of. Relevant Experience Board #2 1 have voted in every election year that I was eligible. I earned my Eagle Scout award in 1984, served honorably as an officer in the US Navy, and have undergraduate and graduate degrees from Duke University. Reasons Want to Serve Board #2 Free and fair elections form the basis for our civil society. Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2 1 am not affiliated with any political party. Conflict of Interest Board #2 1 am not affiliated with any political party. Reasons Want to Serve Board #3 As an avid trail runner and active supporter of the Triangle Land Conservancy, I enjoy the spaces we've set aside for recreation and healthy communities. Relevant Experience Board #3 Past Director of Camp Chestnut Ridge Finance & Investment Committee Member, Triangle Land Conservancy Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3 1 interact with people of every identity on a daily basis in my professional, social, and family circles Conflict of Interest Board #3 None that I can think of Past Service Not at the local level. Demographics We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Allen B Parker 22 Age Range FJ 35-59 OC Ethnicity PF White OC Gender Identity fJ 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. 7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial Allen B Parker 23 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. V I Agree Allen B Parker 24 Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Sep 22, 2021 Application Form Profile Will D Spoon First Name Middle Initial Last Name willspoonbiz@gmail.com Email Address 310 W Queen Street Home Address Suite or Apt Hillsborough NC 27278 City State Postal Code Home: (410) 215-8593 Primary Phone What Township do you live in? Q 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 25 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 26 We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Age Range rJ 35-59 OC Ethnicity rJ Other OC Gender Identity rJ 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 27 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. V I Agree Will D Spoon 28 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 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 Natalie C. Ziemba 3 First Appointed: 10/05/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 10/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Cedar Grove Twnsp Expiration: 03/31/2024 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: At-Large(formerly Cedar Grove Townshi Number of Terms: 1 Dr. Xilong Zhao 4 Vice-Chair 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 Greg Hughes 5 First Appointed: 06/15/2021 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 06/15/2021 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Mikki Fleming 6 First Appointed: 05/14/2020 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 Friday,February 25,2022 Page 1 29 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 VACANT 7 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Twnshp Expiration: 03/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hil Township Number of Terms: 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 VACANT 10 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Town Limits Expiration: 09/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: Ms. Gina Reyman 11 First Appointed: 06/06/2017 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 12/06/2021 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Eno Township Expiration: 12/31/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Eno Township Number of Terms: 2 Dr. Haywood Rhodes 12 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 Friday,February 25,2022 Page 2 30 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: Jessie L. Birckhead Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/21/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Little River Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Commission for the Environment 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: Allen B. Parker Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 02/08/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Will D. Spoon Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 09/22/2021 Ethnic Background: Other Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Rebecca Truluck Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 10/03/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Friday,February 25,2022 Page 1 of 1