Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-30-2024; 8 - Orange County Parks and Recreation Council – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 30, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 8 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 Membership Roster Applicant Interest List No Other Eligible Applicants PURPOSE: To discuss 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 twelve (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 Allen Parker Cheeks Township First Full Term 03/31/2027 If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE 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 an appointment 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 March 20th, 2024 Board of County Commissioners PO Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 Re: Recommended Appointment The Orange County Parks and Recreation Council(PRC) discussed its Cheeks Township position(seat #6), at their meeting on March 6, and recommends that applicant Allen Parker be appointed to the Cheeks Township position previously held by Mikki Fleming. Thank you for your consideration of this appointment. Sincerely, Natalie Ziemba, Chair Parks and Recreation Council Copies: Andrea Zimmerman,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 Casey Collins Member Female White 35-59 Hillsborough Natalie C.Ziemba Member Female White 18-34 Hillsborough Xilong Zhao Member Male Asian American 35-59 Chapel Hill Gregory Husketh Member Male White 35-59 Hillsborough 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 Lilly Kohout Member(non-voting youth Female White 13-17 Chapel Hill delegate) Grayson Shinn Member(non-voting youth Male White 13-17 Cheeks delegate) VACANT VACANT Kristofer Cason Applicant Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Michael Delafield 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 Commission for the Environment Acharan Narula Applicant Male Asian American 60+ Chapel Hill Gene Owen Applicant Male White 60+ Chapel Hill Allen B.Parker Applicant Male White 35-59 Cheeks Emery Polk Applicant(youth) Female White 13-17 Chapel Hill Shahnaz GiGi Rashdi Applicant Female Asian American 60+ Eno Eric Raznik lApplicant lMale lWhite 35-59 lHillsborough Will D.Spoon jApplicant Imale 10ther 35-59 lHillsborough Robert Zurek jApplicant Imale lWhite 60+ jEno 5 Page 1 of 2 Allen B. Parker Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Allen B. Parker Name Called: Home Address: 3707 Carrington Ln. Efland NC 27243 Phone: 919-697-0143 Email: nc_parkers@mac.com Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Union Grove UMC - member Camp Chestnut Ridge - past director, active supporter Boy Scout Troop 822 - past Asst Scoutmaster Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Not at the local level. Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board 20 years as a financial advisor with Edward Jones Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board The resources, challenges, and support networks for seniors figure prominently in my daily client conversations. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I interact with people of every identity on a daily basis in my professional, social, and family circles Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? None that I'm aware of. Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Past Director of Camp Chestnut Ridge Finance & Investment Committee Member, Triangle Land Conservancy Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board 6 Page 2 of 2 Allen B. Parker 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. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I interact with people of every identity on a daily basis in my professional, social, and family circles Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? None that I can think of Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/8/2022 Date Printed: 2/5/2024 7 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: 03/19/2024 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Carrboro City Limits Expiration: 03/31/2027 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Ms Casey Collins 2 First Appointed: 03/07/2024 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/07/2024 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Hillsborough Twnshp Expiration: 03/31/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Hillsborough Township Number of Terms: Natalie C. Ziemba 3 Chair First Appointed: 10/05/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/19/2024 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Cedar Grove Twnsp Expiration: 03/31/2027 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: At-Large(formerly Cedar Grove Townshi Number of Terms: 2 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 Mr. Gregory Husketh 5 First Appointed: 03/19/2024 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/19/2024 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: VACANT 6 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Cheeks Township Expiration: 03/31/2027 Age Range: Special Repr: Cheeks Township Number of Terms: Friday,April 19,2024 Page 1 8 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 Vice-Chair 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 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: Friday,April 19,2024 Page 2 9 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 Lilly Kohout 13 First Appointed: 10/17/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/17/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: 13-17 Special Repr: Youth Member(non-voting) Number of Terms: 1 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 Friday,April 19,2024 Page 3 10 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 Mr. Kristofer Cason Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 03/21/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County 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 Also Serves On: Commission for the Environment Prof Acharan Narula Dr. Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 03/26/2024 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Mr. Gene Owen Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/01/2023 Ethnic Background: white Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Friday,April 19,2024 Page 1 of 2 11 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: Shahnaz GiGi Rashdi Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 10/17/2023 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Eno Age Range: 60+ 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: 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: Mr. Robert Zurek Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/10/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Friday,April 19,2024 Page 2 of 2