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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-27-2023; 5 - Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 27, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 5 SUBJECT: Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission — Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Application of Person for Reappointment Applications of Other Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission. BACKGROUND: The Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission promotes recreation for the residents of Chapel Hill. The Commission serves as the recreation policy advisory body for the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Town. It consults with and advises the Town Council on matters affecting the overall recreational policies of the Town, the acquisition and use of lands and properties related to the total community recreation program, and its long-range projected programs for recreation, parks, and playgrounds. The Board of County Commissioners appoints one (1) Orange County resident. The following individual is presented for reappointment: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Alice K. Orange County Second Full Term 06/30/2026 Armstrong Resident If the position listed above is filled, no vacancies remain. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: 2 • 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 Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission. 3 Chapel Hill Parks,Greenways,and Recreation Commission Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Alice K.Armstrong Member Female White Chapel Hill Andrea Zimmerman Applicant Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Commission for the Environment Orange County Parks&Recreation Council Jane Harris jApplicant lFemale lAfrican American 35-59 lChapel Hill lCommission for the Environment William Horowitz jApplicant Imale lWhite 35-59 IChapel Hill 4 Page 1 of 1 Alice K. Armstrong Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Alice K. Armstrong Name Called: Home Address: 2708 Forest Creek Road Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 919-724-1615 Phone (Evening): 919-724-1615 Phone (Cell): 919-724-1615 Email: alicekarmstrongS4@gmaiI.com Place of Employment: Retired Job Title: Retired Law Professor Year of OC Residence: 2008 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Sex: Female Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Volunteer as a Guardian ad Litem Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission Background,education and experience relevant to this board: I am a retired law professor but this is probably not relevant as I specialized in African law. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have raised children here and used the parks and greenways often. How would your participation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As the Orange County representative on the Chapel Hill Parks and Greenways Commission, I am the only member who lives outside the Chapel Hill town limits. I bring the perspective of many Orange County residents who use Chapel Hill parks and greenways, act as a liaison between the Chapel Hill Commission and the Orange County Commission, and encourage collaboration between the two. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/26/2020 Date Printed: 5/26/2020 5 Page 1 of 2 Jane Harris Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Jane Harris Name Called: Home Address: 914 Crestwood Lane Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone: 5138272731 Email: janeoliviaharris@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2020 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: African American Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Microsoft Giving Campaign iMentor Junior Achievement Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Recently moved from Seattle where I was involved in environmental conservation efforts. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe I can add a diverse perspective and want to help. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I work in strategic finance and have lived in several large cities (Seattle, Chicago, NYC) and been privy to their environmental conservation efforts. Conflict of Interest: 6 Page 2 of 2 Jane Harris Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Recently moved from Seattle where I was involved in environmental conservation efforts. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe I can add a diverse perspective and want to help. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I work in strategic finance and have lived in several large cities (Seattle, Chicago, NYC)and been privy to their environmental conservation efforts. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/13/2021 9:02:21 PM Date Printed: 4/14/2021 7 Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Aug 02, 2021 Application Form Profile William Horowitz First Name Middle Initial Last Name billhorowitz@gmail.com Email Address 611 hollow ct Home Address Suite or Apt Chapel hill NC 27516 City State Postal Code Mobile: (919) 802-9993 Primary Phone What Township do you live in? Q Chapel Hill Property Zone County-Rural Buffer Community Involvement Which Boards would you like to apply for? Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission: Submitted Commission for the Environment: Submitted Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT): Submitted Interests & Experiences Relevant Experience Board #1 I'm currently a commercial property manager with 20 years experience working with budgets etc and President of Master Association board tha comprises a local park and dog park n Boynton Beach, FL I will be resigning shortly. Reasons Want to Serve Board #1 I'm a resident of chapel hill with a small child and want to contribute to making our park system better. William Horowitz 8 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1 Not sure what the of current view points of board Conflict of Interest Board #1 None Relevant Experience Board #2 I'm currently a commercial property manager with 20 years experience working with budgets etc and understand the pressure to make smart environmental decisions with limited resources.. Reasons Want to Serve Board #2 To improve my community and make it more enjoyable and habitalble. Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2 Not sure what the of current view points of board Conflict of Interest Board #2 None Reasons Want to Serve Board #3 1 want to make sure my community has all the benefits possible Relevant Experience Board #3 I'm currently a commercial property manager with 20 years experience working with budgets etc and President of Master Association board tha comprises a local park and dog park n Boynton Beach, FL I will be resigning shortly. Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3 Not sure what the of current view points of board Conflict of Interest Board #3 None Past Service None Demographics We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: William Horowitz 9 Age Range rJ 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 William Horowitz 10 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 William Horowitz 11 Page 1 of 3 Andrea Zimmerman 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 12 Page 2 of 3 Andrea Zimmerman 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: 13 Page 3 of 3 Andrea Zimmerman Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 44 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 14 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission Meeting Times: 7:00 pm Third Tuesday of every month Contact Person:Brenton Hodge Meeting Place: Chapel Hill Public Library Contact Phone: 919-969-5055 Positions: 1 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: The basic function of the Commission is to promote recreation for the citizens of Chapel Hill.The Commission serves as the recreation policy advisory body for the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Town.It consults with and advises the Council on matters affecting the overall recreational policies of the Town,the acquisition and use of lands and properties related to the total community recreation program,and its long-range projected programs for recreation,parks,and playgrounds. Alice K. Armstrong 1 First Appointed: 09/04/2018 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/07/2020 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Chapel Hill Twnsp Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Orange County Representative Number of Terms: 1 Thursday,April 13,2023 Page 1 15 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Brenton Hodge Chapel Hill Parks, GYeel2Ways and Recreation Comm Contact Phone: 919-969-5055 Jane Harris Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 04/13/2021 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: ETJ-Chapel Hill Also Serves On: Commission for the Environment William Horowitz Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/02/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: 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: Commission for the Environment Also Serves On: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Thursday,April 13,2023 Page 1 of 1