HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-13-2022; 10 - Orange County Parks and Recreation Council – Appointment Discussion 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 13, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 10
SUBJECT: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council — Appointment Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Member and Applicant Summary Sheet
Application of Person Recommended
Applications of Other Applicants
Membership Roster
Applicant Interest List
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 folll wing individual is recommended for Board consideration:
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Roderick Hillsborough Town First Full Term 09/30/2025
Jones Limits re-appointment
If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancy remains:
POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION
DESIGNATION DATE
Chapel Hill 03/31/2023 Vacant since 10/13/2021.
Township
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION
Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and
volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to
the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council.
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PO Box 8181, 1020 US HWY 70 W, Hillsborough, NC (919) 245-2510
August 18,2022
Renee Price, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
PO Box 8181
Hillsborough,NC 27278
Re: Reappointment
Dear Chair Price:
The Orange County Parks and Recreation Council(PRC)recommends that member Roderick Jones be
re-appointed to a full first 3-year term ending September 30,2025. Mr. Jones was just appointed to fill an
unexpired term on May 24,2022, and his work experience with parks and recreation will continue to add
value to the Council.
The PRC hopes to bring a recommendation to the Board for the remaining vacancy on PRC as a result of
continuous recruitment efforts.
Thank you for your consideration of this appointment.
Sincerely,
Gina Reyman, Chair
Parks and Recreation Council
Copies: Mikki Fleming,Vice-Chair
Parks and Recreation Council
David Stancil,DEAPR Director
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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
Jessie L.Birckhead Member Female White 18-34 Little River
Mikki Fleming Member Female White 60+ Cheeks
Natalie C.Ziemba Member Female White 18-34 Hillsborough
Rebecca Truluck Member Female White 18-34 Hillsborough
Robert Smith Member Male White Little River
Roderick Jones Member Male African American 35-59 Hillsborough
Tim Tippin Member Male White Bingham
Xilong Zhao Member Male Asian American 35-59 Chapel Hill
VACANT
Allen B.Parker Applicant Male White 35-59 Cheeks
Andrea Zimmerman Applicant Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
Christopher Austin Applicant Male White 18-34 Hillsborough
Eric Raznik Applicant Male White 35-59 Hillsborough
Martin DeWitt Applicant Male White 18-34 Hillsborough
Tevor Robinson Applicant Choose not to disclose Other 18-34 Eno
Will D.Spoon jApplicant lMale 10ther 35-59 lHillsborough
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Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Mar 02, 2022
Application Form
Profile
Roderick Jones
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
rjones82759gmail.com
Email Address
118 W Corbin St
Home Address Suite or Apt
Hillsborough NC 27278
City State Postal Code
Home: (919) 949-7335
Primary Phone
What Township do you live in?
Q Hillsborough
Property Zone
Hillsborough Town Limits
Community Involvement
Mayor's Task Force for Re-imagining Public Safety (Hillsborough), Hillsborough Board of Adjustment
(Served full-term - Inactive)
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT): Submitted
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council: Submitted
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT): Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Relevant Experience Board #1
Served on Hillsborough Board of Adj.; Mayor's Task Force for Re-imagining Public Safety (Hillsborough),
Hillsborough Board of Adjustment (Served full-term - Inactive), Executive Committee for Big Brothers Big
Sisters of the Greater Triad - (inactive)
Reasons Want to Serve Board #1
Served on Hillsborough Board of Adj.
Roderick Jones
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Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1
I am not sure of this question.
Conflict of Interest Board #1
I am not sure of this question.
Relevant Experience Board #2
Previous job history of working for Greensboro Parks and Recreation
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
Demographics
We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions:
Age Range
W 35-59
Roderick Jones
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OC Ethnicity
W African American
OC Gender Identity
V 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
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.
Roderick Jones
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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.
W I Agree
Roderick Jones
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Page 1 of 2 Christopher Austin
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Christopher Austin
Name Called:
Home Address: 2212 Woodbury Dr.
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 9196248763
Email: c.austin0310@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2015
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I live in Beckett s Ridge community in Hillsborough and serve on the HOA Board as
secretary and architectural chair.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
BOCC Elections Advisory Group
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I live in Orange county and am a voter.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
To serve the community and donate my time.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Every individual provides an independent perspective
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 2 Christopher Austin
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Chemical Engineering degree from NC state. Able to understand and interpret technical data,
chemical impact, etc.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
To serve the community and donate my time.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Same as above
Conflict of Interest:
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
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Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I live in orange county and use the parks and rec facilities and amenities. I also have a child
who will be using them when she is older.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
To serve the community and donate my time.
Conflict of Interest:
Same as above.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 11/3/2020 9:22:28 AM Date Printed: 2/24/2021
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Page 1 of 2 Martin DeWitt
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Martin DeWitt
Name Called:
Home Address: 418 W King St
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 9192599283
Email: martin.dewitt2l@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Part time graduate studies student at UNC-Chapel Hill
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My experience as a market research manager at medium and enterprise sized technology firms
equipped me for evaluating and interpreting data including financial data to contribute to
considering funding requests from outside agencies. I also bring strengths in survey and in-
depth interview research which may contribute by bringing the voice of county residents to the
board to assist with items like the soccer.com center expansion.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I d like to help optimize recreation programming for, expand recreation opportunities for, and
increase usage of recreation facilities among Orange County residents.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
My participation on this board would contribute to the diversity of viewpoints because my points
of view are built with a balance of wisdom gained through lived experience and data from many
sources like newspapers, talking to other people, and researchers. My points of view are also
informed by my values of conservation, preservation, and inclusivity; and my strengths in
listening and data synthesis.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
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This application was current on: 1/6/2020 Date Printed: 1/6/2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Page 1 of 2 Eric Raznick
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Eric Raznick
Name Called:
Home Address: 1913 East Chapman Court
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 415-370-3257
Email: eraznick@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2015
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I retired last year. I occasionally volunteer for the Food Bank (could do a lot more). I am
a member of the Sportsplex to use the fitness center.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
I have never served on a board in Orange County
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I worked in California Community Colleges for over 30 years as an IT manager. I attended
public meetings and was involved in numerous construction projects. I reviewed project
documents and worked architects and construction teams to update buildings and infrastructure.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am very interested in parks and outdoor spaces! I take daily walks and enjoy the numerous
outdoor activities in our area. When my kids were growing up, my family was very involved with
the local sports leagues and relied on day camps, etc. I know that parks and recs are a great
public recourse!
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have always worked with a very diverse group of people and have always leaned much from
people who come from other backgrounds. I spent decades collaborating with teams of people
to achieve goals to serve the public.
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 2 Eric Raznick
Hillsborough Planning Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I worked in California Community Colleges for over 30 years as an IT manager. I attended
public meetings and was involved in numerous construction projects. I reviewed project
documents and worked architects and construction teams to update buildings and
infrastructure.
I am currently a member of the Churton Grove HOA team that evaluates proposals for new
construction in the development.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I love Hillsborough! I am very interested in the local history and care about how changes are
affected to the town.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have always worked with a very diverse group of people and have always leaned much from
people who come from other backgrounds. I spent decades collaborating with teams of people
to achieve goals to serve the public.
Conflict of Interest:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I retired last year from a 30 year career working in California Community Colleges. I worked as
an IT manager and CTO in 3 different districts. I often attended board meetings and have made
presentations to the board on IT related topics. I have also been part of the accreditation
process, witting sections of the reports and responding to site visits.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I think community colleges are very important and I have a lot of experience in working in higher
education.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have always worked with a very diverse group of people and have always leaned much from
people who come from other backgrounds. I spent decades collaborating with teams of people
to achieve goals to serve the public.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 7/16/2022 4:58:30 PM Date Printed: 7/18/2022
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Page 1 of 2 Trevor Robinson
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Trevor Robinson
Name Called:
Home Address: 4512 Renfrew Drive
Durham NC 27705
Phone: 919-360-2775
Email: trevor.robinson@ncsecu.org
Year of OC Residence: 1989
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose
Ethnic Background: Other
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
n/a
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:
I have a background of participating in sports leagues in and around orange county for almost 30
years. While obtaining a political science and business law degree from Western Carolina
University I participated in intramural sports and volunteered for local political campaigns. I also
spent a semester interning with the US House of Representatives. I believe this makes me an
attractive candidate to serve on the Parks and Recreation Council because I know, and have
experienced, how important parks and recreation is to the local community in Orange County.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to serve on the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council because I want to get
involved with my local community and ensure that the programs and sports leagues that I
enjoyed participating in for so long remain available.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I am not familiar with the current board or council members so I am not sure how my
participation might deviate from the current viewpoints. I imagine my 30+ year history of being an
Orange County resident and participant in Orange County sports leagues would set my
experiences apart from most board and council members.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
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This application was current on: 7/22/2022 1:20:25 PM Date Printed: 7/22/2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Andrea Zimmerman
Name Called:
Home Address: 1812 MCLENNANS FARM RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC NC 27516
Phone: 9192593741
Email: zimmermanandrea@yahoo.com
Year of OC Residence: 2020
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Advisory Board member at Unify Athletics serving Durham, Chapel Hill/Carrboro, and
Hillsborough communities.
Member of Carrboro Run Club
Donor/member of the following local/NC organizations:
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
NC Herpetological Society
NC PTA Congress
Friends of Orange County Animal Shelter
Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill
United Way of Greater Triangle
Boys and Girls clubs of Durham and Orange Counties
Blue Ridge Conservancy
Bald Head Island Conservancy
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None as of yet.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am an advocate for the environment and wish to move the agenda forward for the protection
and longevity of our natural resources for future generations. I hold a BS and MS in science and
past experience focused on environmental research and life sciences, as well as sustainability. I
also hold a MBA degree and have worked within and with various global organizations and
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collaborated and led a number of successful projects where sound decision making, ideation,
project execution, cross functional collaboration/communication were key.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As mentioned above, I am an advocate for the environment and wish to move the agenda
forward for the protection and longevity of our natural resources for future generations.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
While I may have my own viewpoints, which I would diplomatically share, I also realize I may not
always have the full perspective, that said, I welcome and value the diversity of other viewpoints.
I believe it is important to listen and seek understanding to find common ground and learning--all
necessary for cohesiveness and proper decision making.
Conflict of Interest:
Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am an advocate for the environment and wish to move the agenda forward for the protection
and longevity of our natural resources for future generations. I hold a BS and MS in science and
past experience focused on environmental research and life sciences, as well as sustainability. I
also hold a MBA degree and have worked within and with various global organizations and
collaborated and led a number of successful projects where sound decision making, ideation,
project execution, cross functional collaboration/communication are key.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As mentioned above, I am an advocate for the environment and wish to move the agenda
forward for the protection and longevity of our natural resources for future generations.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
While I may have my own viewpoints, which I would diplomatically share, I also realize I may not
always have the full perspective, that said, I welcome and value the diversity of other viewpoints.
I believe it is important to listen and seek understanding to find common ground and learning--all
necessary for cohesiveness and proper decision making.
Conflict of Interest:
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Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
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Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am an advocate for the environment and wish to move the agenda forward for the protection
and longevity of our natural resources for future generations. I hold a BS and MS in science and
past experience focused on environmental research and life sciences, as well as sustainability. I
also hold a MBA degree and have worked within and with various global organizations and
collaborated and led a number of successful projects where sound decision making, ideation,
project execution, cross functional collaboration/communication are key.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
As mentioned above, I am an advocate for the environment and wish to move the agenda
forward for the protection and longevity of our natural resources for future generations.
Conflict of Interest:
While I may have my own viewpoints, which I would diplomatically share, I also realize I may not
always have the full perspective, that said, I welcome and value the diversity of other viewpoints.
I believe it is important to listen and seek understanding to find common ground and learning--all
necessary for cohesiveness and proper decision making.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 7/11/2022 12:53:03 PM Date Printed: 7/12/2022
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Meeting Times: 6:30 pm First Wednesday of every month Contact Person:David Stancil&Kalani Allen
Meeting Place: Bonnie B.Davis Environment&Agricultural Center 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 Residency Req: Carrboro City Limits Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Rebecca Truluck
2 First Appointed: 04/05/2022
Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 04/05/2022
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Hillsborough Twnshp Expiration: 03/31/2025
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Hillsborough Township Number of Terms: 1
Natalie C. Ziemba
3 First Appointed: 10/05/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 10/05/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency 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 First Appointed: 05/14/2020
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/14/2020
Ethnic Background: Asian American Residency Req: C.H.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: 04/05/2022
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2025
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Mikki Fleming
6 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 05/14/2020
Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 02/16/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Cheeks Township Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Cheeks Township Number of Terms: 1
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Meeting Times: 6:30 pm First Wednesday of every month Contact Person:David Stancil&Kalani Allen
Meeting Place: Bonnie B.Davis Environment&Agricultural Center Contact Phone: 919-245-2522
Positions: 12 Length:3 years Terms: 2
VACANT
7 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency 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 Residency Req: Little River Township Expiration: 03/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Little River Township Number of Terns: 2
Tim Tippin
9 First Appointed: 11/02/2017
Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 05/14/2020
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Bingham Township Expiration: 03/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Bingham Township Number of Terms: 2
Roderick Jones
10 First Appointed: 05/24/2022
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/24/2022
Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: Hillsborough Town Limits Expiration: 09/30/2022
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Ms. Gina Reyman
11 Chair First Appointed: 06/06/2017
Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 12/06/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Eno Township Expiration: 12/31/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Eno Township Number of Terms: 2
Jessie L. Birckhead
12 First Appointed: 04/05/2022
Gender Identity: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 04/05/2022
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2025
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: David Stancil&Kalani Allen
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 Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Also Serves On:
Martin DeWitt
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/06/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: 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 Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
Mr Eric Raznick
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/16/2022
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
Mr. Trevor Robinson
Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose Date Applied: 07/22/2022
Ethnic Background: Other Township: Eno
Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
Will D. Spoon
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 09/22/2021
Ethnic Background: Other Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Also Serves On:
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: David Stancil&Kalani Allen
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Contact Phone: 919-245-2522
Andrea Zimmerman
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 07/11/2022
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
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