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
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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.
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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
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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
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
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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
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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)
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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:
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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
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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
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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:
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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&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
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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&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:
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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&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
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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:
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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:
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