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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 10-10-2023; 10 - Orange County Parks and Recreation Council – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 10, 2023 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 Youth Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider appointing a non-voting youth delegate 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, as well as two (2) non-voting youth delegates. The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Lilly Kohout Youth Member First Full Term 12/31/2025 (non-voting) If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE At-Large 03/31/2025 Vacant since 09/14/2023 Little River 03/31/2026 Vacant since 08/18/2023 Township 2 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 appointing a non- voting youth delegate to the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. 3 CuwW e w J a & and J9&xAeatwn eotawd PO Box 8181, 1020 US HWY 70 W, Hillsborough, NC (919) 245-2510 September 8, 2023 Board of County Commissioners PO Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 Re: Recommended Appointment The Orange County Parks and Recreation Council(PRC) discussed its vacant Youth Delegate position at their meeting on September 6, and recommends that applicant Lilly Kohout be appointed to the Youth Delegate position previously held by Sophia Fratta. Miss Kohout's experience and enthusiasm will add value to the Council. Thank you for your consideration of this appointment. Sincerely, Gina Reyman,Chair Chair,Parks and Recreation Council Copies: Mikki Fleming,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 Rebecca Truluck Member Female White 18-34 Hillsborough Natalie C.Ziemba Member Female White 18-34 Hillsborough Xilong Zhao Member Male Asian American 35-59 Chapel Hill Mikki Fleming Member Female White 60+ Cheeks Andrea Zimmerman Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Louise Flinn Member Female White 35-59 Bingham Roderick Jones Member Male African American 35-59 Hillsborough Gina Reyman Member Female White Eno Tevor Robinson Member Choose not to disclose Other 18-34 Eno Grayson Shinn Member(non-voting youth Male White 13-17 Cheeks delegate) VACANT VACANT VACANT Youth Delegate(non- voting) Casey Collins Applicant Female White 35-59 Hillsborough Hannah Darr Applicant Female White 18-34 Chapel Hill Michael Delafiled Applicant Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Animal Services Advisory Board Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Matthew Ferguson Applicant Male White 18-34 Bingham Affordable Housing Advisory Board Lilly Kohout Applicant(youth) Female White 13-17 Chapel Hill Allen B.Parker Applicant Male White 35-59 Cheeks Emery Polk Applicant(youth) Female White 13-17 Chapel Hill Eric Raznik Applicant Male White 35-59 Hillsborough Will D.Spoon Applicant IMale 10ther 35-59 Hillsborough 5 Youth Delegate Application for the Orange County Parks & Recreation Council Attention: This application is solely for individuals ages 13-17 applying for the youth delegate position on the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. If you are applying for any other position on this board or another board, please use the following application instead: https://www4.orangecountVnc.gov/boards/application.asp Applicant Contact Information Applicant First Name Lilly Applicant Last Name Kohout Applicant Street Address City Carrboro State North Carolina Zip Code 27510 Applicant Phone Number Applicant Email Address (Section Break) Parent/Legal Guardian - First Name Parent/Legal Guardian - Last Name Parent/Legal Guardian Street Address City Carrboro State North Carolina 6 Zip Code 27510 Parent/Legal Guardian - Phone Number Parent/Legal Guardian Email Address What year did you 2005 become a resident of Orange County? We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Gender Identity Female Racial/Ethnic White Background Please list your current Bouncing Bulldogs Jump Rope team member and instructor community activities and Rock climbing team member at the chapel hill community organizational center memberships: Rock climbing volunteer at chapel hill community center Reporter for Orange County 4-H County Council Chapel Hill High School Orchestra President of Chapel Hill High Rock Climbing club Tri-M music honors society member Secretary of chapel hill high schools post office club Please list the Orange I have helped on the Orange County 4-H advisory board as an County Advisory Boards member of 4-H county council that you are currently serving on or that you have served on in the past: How did you become Other aware of Orange County volunteer opportunities? If other, how? Facebook (Section Break) 7 Please explain how your I am at the chapel hill community center all of the time for rock background, experience, climbing. Since I was little I always loved coming to the and interest is relevant to community center, it felt like home. I think this connection with the Parks and Recreation the community center and the staff within it will be relevant to Council: parks and recreation council. I think this knowledge and love for the community center will help me make strong thoughtful decisions. Please explain why you I want to make a positive impact on my community. would like to serve on the Parks and Recreation Council: How would your Being a low income student I can advocate for low income kids participation on the Parks trying to get involved in parks and recreation events and & Recreation Council programs which I think is very important to the community and contribute to its diversity its well-being. of viewpoints? Do you have an person or No business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? If yes, then please Field not completed. explain: 8 Youth Delegate Application for the Orange County Parks & Recreation Council Attention: This application is solely for individuals ages 13-17 applying for the youth delegate position on the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. If you are applying for any other position on this board or another board, please use the following application instead: https://www4.orangecountync.gov/boards/ai)plication.asp Applicant Contact Information Applicant First Name Emery Applicant Last Name Polk Applicant Street Address City Carrboro State North Carolina Zip Code 27511 Applicant Phone Number - Applicant Email Address (Section Break) Parent/Legal Guardian First Name Parent/Legal Guardian Last Name Parent/Legal Guardian Street Address City Carrboro State North Carolina 9 Zip Code 27511 Parent/Legal Guardian - Phone Number Parent/Legal Guardian Email Address What year did you 2011 become a resident of Orange County? We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Gender Identity Female Racial/Ethnic White Background Please list your current N/A community activities and organizational memberships: Please list the Orange N/A County Advisory Boards that you are currently serving on or that you have served on in the past: How did you become Word of mouth aware of Orange County volunteer opportunities? If other, how? N/A (Section Break) Please explain how your As a girl scout of over six years, I have plenty of experience background, experience, surrounding local parks, trials, and camping sites. Along with and interest is relevant to my girl scout experience, I have been homeschooled from a young age and have frequently used recreational programs to 10 the Parks and Recreation enrich my schooling experience. I am also a dog owner and Council: trainer and love to use parks as a way to prove my dog's obedience. Please explain why you I would love to use my decade of experience with Orange would like to serve on the County parks to give back to my community. I would love to Parks and Recreation see how I can improve my community and make it more Council: accessible to all people. How would your I am an activist for inclusion, especially for those with participation on the Parks disabilities. I also think I have a unique viewpoint on many & Recreation Council issues. contribute to its diversity of viewpoints? Do you have an person or No business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest(either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? If yes, then please N/A explain: 11 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&Abby Mattingly Meeting Place: Bonnie B.Davis Environment&Agricultural Center Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 Positions: 14 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 the Department of Environment,Agriculture,Parks&Recreation,and advises the Board of County Commissioners on matters including park planning,public trails and open space,and recreation facilities and programs. 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: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: Asian American Residency Req: C.H.City Limits Expiration: 03/31/2026 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 VACANT 5 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 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 Monday,October 2,2023 Page 1 12 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&Abby Mattingly Meeting Place: Bonnie B.Davis Environment&Agricultural Center Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 Positions: 14 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Andrea Zimmerman 7 First Appointed: 09/20/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Chapel Hill Twnshp Expiration: 03/31/2026 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Chapel Hil Township Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 8 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Little River Township Expiration: 03/31/2026 Age Range: Special Repr: Little River Township Number of Terms: Ms. Louise Flinn 9 First Appointed: 05/16/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Bingham Township Expiration: 03/31/2026 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Bingham Township Number of Terms: 1 Roderick Jones 10 First Appointed: 05/24/2022 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 09/20/2022 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: Hillsborough Town Limits Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 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 Mr. Trevor Robinson 12 First Appointed: 05/16/2023 Gender Identity: Choose not to disclo Township: Eno Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: Other Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2025 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Monday,October 2,2023 Page 2 13 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&Abby Mattingly Meeting Place: Bonnie B.Davis Environment&Agricultural Center Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 Positions: 14 Length:3 years Terms: 2 VACANT 13 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: Youth Member(non-voting) Number of Terms: Grayson Shinn 14 First Appointed: 05/16/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 03/31/2026 Age Range: 13-17 Special Repr: Youth Member(non-voting) Number of Terms: 1 Monday,October 2,2023 Page 3 14 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: David Stancil&Abby Mattingly Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 Ms Casey Collins Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 09/09/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Mrs. Hannah Darr Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 09/03/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Mr. Michael Delafield Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Animal Services Advisory Board Also Serves On: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Mr. Matthew Ferguson Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/24/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Lilly Kohout Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 04/16/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 13-17 Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Monday,October 2,2023 Page 1 of 2 15 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: David Stancil&Abby Mattingly Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 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: Emery Polk Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/13/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 13-17 Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits 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: 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: Monday,October 2,2023 Page 2 of 2