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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 03-11-2025; 8 - Parks and Recreation Council – Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 11, 2025 Action Agenda Item No. 8 SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Council — Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Applications of Person Recommended Applications of Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List Annual Work Plan PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Parks and Recreation Council. BACKGROUND: The 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 individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Gregory At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2028 Husketh (reappointment) Trevor At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2028 Robinson (reap ointment If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE Little River 03/31/2026 Vacant since 08/18/2023 Township 2 Hillsborough 03/31/2028 Vacant since 05/03/2024 Township NOTE: There are no applicants from the designated townships, but the Board may consider appointing residents outside of these townships due to the length of vacancies. All applications that may be considered are attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: There are no Orange County Strategic Plan Goals applicable to this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss appointments to the Parks and Recreation Council. 3 (9uwW e w J a & and J'&xAeatwn eotawd PO Box 8181, 1020 US HWY 70 W, Hillsborough, NC (919) 245-2510 February 27,2025 Jamezetta Bedford, Chair Board of County Commissioners PO Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 Re: Reappointment Appointment The Orange County Parks and Recreation Council(PRC)recommends that members Gregory Husketh and Trevor Robinson be re-appointed to a full 3-year term. Thank you for your consideration of this re-appointment. Sincerely, Natalie Ziemba, Chair 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 Benjamin King Member Male White 18-34 Chapel Hill 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 Allen B.Parker Member Male White 35-59 Cheeks Andrea Zimmerman Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Louise Flinn Member Female White 35-59 Bingham Alissa Martucci Member Female Other 35-59 Hillsborough Shahnaz GiGi Rashdi Member Female Asian American 60+ Eno Advisory Board on Aging Tevor Robinson Member Choose not to disclose Other 18-34 Eno Chloe Reid Youth Delegate Female White 13-17 Chapel Hill Navya Sharma Youth Delegate Female Other 13-17 Chapel Hill VACANT VACANT Brock Bromberger Applicant Male White 13-17 Chapel Hill John Brown Applicant Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill 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 Jody Eimers Applicant Female White 60+ Eno Matthew Ferguson Applicant Male White 18-34 Bingham Affordable Housing Advisory Board Commission for the Environment Conrad Kline Applicant Male Asian American 13-17 Chapel Hill Segev Leitner Applicant Male White 13-17 Chapel Hill Craig Lloyd Applicant Male White 35-59 Cheeks Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Aum Menon Applicant Male Asian American 13-17 Chapel Hill Margaret Moriarty Applicant Female White 18-34 Chapel Hill Acharan Narula Applicant Male Asian American 60+ Chapel Hill Henry Nysewander Applicant Male White 13-17 Chapel Hill Gene Owen Applicant Male White 60+ Chapel Hill Orange Unified Transportation Board Kai.i Rashad Applicant Male Other 18-34 Cheeks Orange Unified Transportation Board Gary Sawhney Applicant Male Asian American 60+ Chapel Hill William Totten Applicant Male White 60+ Eno Agricultural Preservation Board Mark Turner Applicant Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Jossie Zhong lApplicant 1'emal 10ther 13-17 lChapel Hill Robert Zurek jApplicant Imale lWhite 60+ jEno 5 Page 1 of 2 Gregory Husketh Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Gregory Husketh Name Called: Home Address: 903 Ingram Ct. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 984-484-4756 Email: ghusketh5@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2014 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Cub Scouts Pack 449 (son) Flag Football - Central Rec Center (Assistant Coach) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have an (almost) 8-year-old son and a wife who is a teacher. I have been a recruiter for the last 10 years and have worked from home for the last 4. 1 have a Bachelor s Degree in Industrial Technology. More than anything, I'd like to play a larger role in my community. I've also helped coach a few Little League teams and enjoy helping whenever possible. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have lived in the community with my family for 9 years. We appreciate the role that Parks and Rec plays and I want to contribute if possible. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I am always open to other viewpoints and team discussions. I've lived in multiple communities and can give some outside perspective to the board. 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? Orange County Planning Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board It would be interesting to be an internal part of planning to get a sense of the direction of the county. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board 6 Page 2 of 2 Gregory Husketh I have lived in the community with my family for 9 years. We appreciate the role that these boards play and I want to contribute if possible. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I am always open to other viewpoints and team discussions. I've lived in multiple communities and can give some outside perspective to the board. 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? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/17/2023 11:46:19 AM Date Printed: 10/19/2023 7 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: 8 Page 2 of 2 Trevor Robinson This application was current on: 7/22/2022 1:20:25 PM Date Printed: 7/22/2022 9 Page 1 of 2 John Brown Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. John Brown Name Called: Home Address: 5900 Mount Sinai Rd. Durham NC 27705 Phone: 860-993-9354 Email: JJBrown0058@att.net Year of OC Residence: 2023 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Connecticut/Lodge #19. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have been working in IT organizations for several large businesses for over 30 years. This work has allowed me to develop interpersonal communication and project management skills, as well as fundamental understanding of what it means to be part of a team to be successful. My BBA degree is Finance, and my MBA is in Marketing. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have been interested in being more involved in my community for a while. This led me to join the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks when I lived in Connecticut. When my wife and I moved back to her hometown (Durham)we built our home on her great grandparents' property, I have been looking for a way to be more involved with our community. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? While my extended family has deep roots to the area, I bring a newcomer's perspective to work for the future of our community. I recognize and appreciate the importance of traditions, as they are the ribbons that tie one generation to the next. 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? Historic Preservation Commission Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board 10 Page 2 of 2 John Brown While living in Connecticut, I volunteered for the state chapter of the National History Day committee. I participated as a judge for high school students submission for the state wide competition and submission to the national competition. I am very passionate about history and I feel this passion would be beneficial to the committee. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I enjoy history and believe that by preserving it for future generations is a window to our past (right or wrong) and a lighthouse to our future. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? By being someone new to this part of our country, I would absorb the history of orange county. Then from that perspective would contribute to what a visitor or new resident would like to learn about their new community. Fun fact, until I moved here, I didn t know about the Orange County Speedway and how Mr. France wanted to build his next superspeedway here. Also I didn t know that General Sherman accepted the remaining Confederate Army surrender at Bennett Place. 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? Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board As child growing up, our town s park and recreation department provided a lot fun experiences to me. While I am today a more passive participant(Pickleball and Golf), I believe that the county s investment plays a big role in developing people and our community. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Really just looking to more involved and since I do participate in Pickleball program, I would like give back some of my time. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As a new resident, I would bring that perspective to the committee. 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? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/9/2024 5:53:20 PM Date Printed: 7/12/2024 11 Page 1 of 2 Kristofer Cason Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Kristofer Cason Name Called: Home Address: 5016 Whyteleafe Ct. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 704-609-6192 Email: logancason1@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2021 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Adjunct Faculty at Durham Technical Community College (not my primary occupation, just something I do to stay connected with the community) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board In my life, I have worked in both government and retail sectors. I also started a fully licensed brewery in 2017. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I am very eager to serve this community of Orange County. I really like it here, and I want to do my part to keep it great! I have applied to several boards whenever they become available. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I am an ABC customer maybe once per month, so I think I can bring a perspective of many people like me. 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? Historic Preservation Commission Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I studied history in college (UNC Charlotte, 2008 & 2012), and I have been a passionate history learner my entire life. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board 12 Page 2 of 2 Kristofer Cason I think learning history is incredibly important for society. Not knowing about what happened before you is to always remain a child. (Cicero, I think). I think it s important to understand the context of history and many perspectives in the world to appreciate your own place in society. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Lately, I ve been focused on learning local history, specifically about the first peoples, from Paleo- Indians to the modern day descendants of local tribes. It s a challenge because so much of their history is unwritten and so many of the people were lost to disease and oppression. 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? Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board We recently purchased a 2-acre property in Orange County, and I ve been learning a lot about stewardship of the land, both from an environmental perspective as well as an aesthetic one. I was really excited about the new Blackwood Farm Park, and I love the new architecture there. I also participated in the OC bee group that took care of the bees there. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I want to help create more experiences and spaces for people to learn about and appreciate our environment. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I like to think in really practical terms about how what the government does benefits the people it serves. I want to ask how does it serve the people of Orange County? 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? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/21/2024 9:15:14 AM Date Printed: 3/22/2024 13 Page 1 of 2 Michael Delafield Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Michael Delafield Name Called: Home Address: 102 Saddle Ridge Rd Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919-616-3471 Email: mikedelafield@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2022 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange County Animal Services Advisory Board Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Animal Services Advisory Board Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I'm an attorney with 20+ years experience in public education, including the past 10 as an attorney with the UNC System. I've represented public boards and participated on numerous committees working on public policy and administrative projects. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I think that preserving and improving our parks and public spaces is critical work that benefits all citizens. Making sure that such work is properly resourced, and that those resources are equitably distributed across Orange County, is important for the health and welfare of the people who live here, and is necessary to ensure that Orange County will continue to be an attractive location for families and businesses. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I'm relatively new to Orange County, having moved to Chapel Hill from Durham in April 2022, so I may have a bit of an outsiders perspective. Also, as an attorney, I may bring some expertise that may not currently exist on the board. 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? Human Relations Commission Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board 14 Page 2 of 2 Michael Delafield See above. I have also been involved in equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, including drafting and implementing policies designed to increase diversity and cross-cultural understanding. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Increasing cross-cultural awareness, equity, and diversity is perhaps the most important responsibility of public bodies in today s world. Fostering collaborative and constructive dialogue between diverse groups with differing agendas is difficult but crucial. I'd like the opportunity to help do this work across Orange County. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Diversity of viewpoints is critical in any public endeavor, and especially this one. While I identify as a straight white male, I am constantly striving to better my understanding of the stories and life experiences of those different from myself. 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? Boards/Commissions appointments: Animal Services Advisory Board Application Date: 8/29/2022 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: See above. Also a pet owner and animal lover for many years. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I'd like to do something in public service in Orange County. The issues surrounding the county s animal populations are important not only for the health and welfare of the animals, but also for making Orange County a safe place to live and work. Conflict of Interest: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Application Date: 3/7/2023 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am an attorney and I have exerience with administrative hearings in a number of settings. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a member of the Animal Advisory Board, I think it is important to be involved in this process. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/7/2023 11:46:33 AM Date Printed: 11/20/2024 15 Page 1 of 2 Jody Eimers Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Jody Eimers Name Called: Home Address: 3120 Landeau Dr. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 703-953-0107 Email: JoLeslie98@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2018 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Ceramic sculpture class instructor at Passmore Senior Center, Adopt-A-Highway on a stretch of Old NC 10. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Commission for the Environment, 1 term and Orange Water and Sewer Authority, 2 terms Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I'm a retired hydrologist with degrees in geology and environmental engineering. I believe my experience and education make me an effective environmental advocate. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I value community service and volunteerism. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I will advocate for a balance of recreational opportunities and environmental health. 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? Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange Water& Sewer Authority Board of Directors Application Date: 5/31/2018 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 16 Page 2 of 2 Jody Eimers I served for 34 years as a Hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, and continue to contribute to USGS Water Mission Area as Scientist Emeritus. I have a BS in Geology from Michigan State Univeristy and an MS in Urban and Environmental Engineering fro Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I volunteer with the USGS in international water resources, and I wish to use my expertise in service to my local community. Conflict of Interest: Commission for the Environment Application Date: 11/15/2017 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I served for 34 years as a Hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, and continue to contribute to USGS Water Mission Area as Scientist Emeritus. I have a BS in Geology from Michigan State Univeristy and an MS in Urban and Environmental Engineering fro Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I volunteer with the USGS in international water resources, and I wish to use my expertise in service to my local community. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/28/2024 11:23:56 AM Date Printed: 12/30/2024 17 Page 1 of 2 Matthew Ferguson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Matthew Ferguson Name Called: Home Address: 4906 Silver Fox Lane Efland NC 27243 Phone: 704-773-5165 Email: matthewbrooksferguson@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2022 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Teacher at Orange High Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/a Boards/Commissions applied for: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I was born and raised in NC from a middle class family. For college I went to school to study Biology at NC State. After graduation I like many young people today faced challenges finding housing. My wife and I originally lived in RTP but were priced out, and were lucky to find a nice home for us here in Orange. Since moving here I have served as a teacher at Orange High and have seen first hand the impact improper housing has had on my students, and would like to get involved. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I believe housing is one of those most important issues facing society as a whole today. Not having affordable housing impacts many facets of life from; occupation availability, health, savings, etc. Additionally as someone who has had trouble finding affordable housing I know the importance of this board, and its job. By serving on this board I wish to have an impact on one of the pressing issues for the community. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As a newcomer to the area as last year I can bring a fresh perspective that can differ from those who have are born and raised in Orange. Additionally as someone who has struggled with finding housing and as someone who directly works with people impacted by housing, I believe I bring a important perspective. 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 18 Page 2 of 2 Matthew Ferguson Commission for the Environment Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I was born and raised in NC from a middle class family. For college I went to school to study Biology at NC State. At NC State, I worked on aquaponics projects, and on conservation projects. Currently I serve as a teacher and Orange High where I teach the next generation Earth & Environmental Science. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board My interest on serving on the board is twofold. First I believe the nature present in Orange is one of the things that makes life here so amazing. Protecting it should be our goal just not for our physical health but are mental health as well. Additionally serving on the commission will allow me to talk to my students about ongoing concerns in their area and to educate them on how local government impacts them. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As a newcomer to the area as last year I can bring a fresh perspective that can differ from those who have are born and raised in Orange. 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 Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I was born and raised in NC from a middle class family. For college I went to school to study Biology at NC State. At NC State, I worked on aquaponics projects. With the aquaponics project we developed from scratch and maintained this public display. Currently I serve as a teacher and Orange High where I teach the next generation Earth & Environmental Science. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board As my wife and I try having kids I would like to have a place for my children and other children to experience the outdoors. Maintaining &developing these areas are key to the well-being of the residents. Additionally creating more public spaces in in the Bingham township would be beneficial for our community out here, and I would like to voice the concern. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As a newcomer to the area as last year I can bring a fresh perspective that can differ from those who have are born and raised in Orange. 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 Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/24/2023 1:18:36 AM Date Printed: 4/25/2023 19 Page 1 of 2 Craig Lloyd Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Craig Lloyd Name Called: Home Address: 3103 US 70 W Efland NC 27243 Phone: 919-923-3988 Email: Craig@craiglloyd.com Year of OC Residence: 1970 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange County Historical Museum, Orange County Optimist Club, Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce, Camp Chestnut Ridge Advisory Council etc Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: See previous answer Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Life long resident and volunteer in Orange County Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I believe my year of experience would benefit the board How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Not sure many resident that have lived here over 50 years are serving now 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? Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am the Former State Director of MADD Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Believe my experience would be helpful How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? My experiences are unique as it relates to alcohol education 20 Page 2 of 2 Craig Lloyd 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? Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I'm building a park in Efland Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Believe my experience would be helpful. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Live in Northern Orange County 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? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/28/2024 10:31:27 AM Date Printed: 8/28/2024 21 Page 1 of 2 Margaret Moriarty Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Margaret Moriarty Name Called: Home Address: 327 Glendale Dr. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 571-228-8394 Email: maggie.moriarty21 @gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2014 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None. I am interested in volunteering with the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board because of my personal and professional background. I have my BA from the University of Virginia in Economics and an MBA with a Marketing Management focus from NC State. I have 7 years professional experience in marketing. I love living in Chapel Hill and am now at a place in my personal life and career where I would like to become more involved in community organizations. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Virginia and I have an MBA with Marketing focus from NC State, as well as 7 years professional experience in marketing. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have lived in Chapel Hill for over 10 years and would love to work to promote Orange County to both visitors and residents. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I believe that my educational background and professional experience as a marketing & sales professional for global organizations would contribute to the board. 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? Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board 22 Page 2 of 2 Margaret Moriarty I have lived in Chapel Hill for over 10 years and am a frequent user of the parks and trails in Orange County for my personal use (I am an avid walker& long-distance runner) as well as with my family(2 year old daughter and expecting baby#2 in January 2025). Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I would like to be a part of this board to ensure that Orange County s parks and recreation resources are well-maintained, promoted, and continue to grow and succeed. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I believe that my experience as an Orange County resident for over 10 years who is a frequent and passionate user of the local parks makes me a valuable contributor to this board. 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? Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have lived in Chapel Hill for over 10 years and am a frequent user of the parks and trails in Orange County for my personal use (I am an avid walker& long-distance runner) as well as with my family(2 year old daughter and expecting baby#2 in January 2025). Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I would like to be a part of this board to ensure that Orange County s parks, greenways, and recreation resources are well-maintained, promoted, and continue to grow and succeed. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I believe that my experience as an Orange County resident for over 10 years who is a frequent and passionate user of the local parks and greenways makes me a valuable contributor to this board. 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? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 11/6/2024 6:50:09 PM Date Printed: 11/7/2024 23 Page 1 of 2 Acharan Narula Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Prof. Dr. Acharan Narula Name Called: Home Address: 107 Boulder Bluff Trail Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-967-7621 Email: anarula1 @nc.rr.com Year of OC Residence: 1972 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Asian American Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Participation as a member for: Hindu Society of North Carolina,Morrisville, NC Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of North Carolina, Morrisville, NC Sikh Guridwara of North Carolina, Durham, NC Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am now 81 years of age and I love Parks. I am a member of NC Arboretum, Asheville, NC. With my+55 years of research experience in Organic Chemistry, Natural Products, Biology, Medicine and medicinal plants, I can contribute positively to the objectives of Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board To learn something new. I am committed to learning something new every day. If only people understood that education is the manifestation of perfection already in man, we will enjoy nature more than people do it today. I believe I can make the difference! How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have lived in India, France, Australia and now in the USA. Therefore, I can bring ideas that command universal respect to honor nature. 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? Boards/Commissions appointments: 24 Page 2 of 2 Acharan Narula Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/26/2024 9:25:08 PM Date Printed: 3/27/2024 25 Page 1 of 3 Gene Owen Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Gene Owen Name Called: Home Address: 508 Bennett Orchard Trail Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 832-794-0168 Email: oilbunk@swbell.net Year of OC Residence: 2022 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: have not yet joined any organizations, but am starting to look at some. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Unified Transportation Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am a retired senior executive from the energy industry with over 40 years of experience in that field. I was involved in such issues as strategic planning, budgeting , HR and P/L responsibility for my company. Part of my business mandate included the operational and logistical aspect of moving commodities by a variety of modes of transportation. Early in my career I was involved in Transportation planning, from an energy conservation point of view, for a state agency in New Jersey. My graduate studies was in Urban Planning and I wrote and studied, a long time ago, the possible impact of what is now known as "work from home" on the need to invest in transportation infrastructure Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have only been living in Chapel Hill for a little over a year. I have become aware of the intense interest among citizens throughout Orange County that growth needs to be thoughtfully planned out and implemented with the goal to providing a balance between the need to support economic growth and maintaining a high quality of living for residents, employers and employees. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have lived in areas that have been highly dependent on the automobile as the only means of transit (Texas for over 30 years and the NY metropolitan area) and have seen and experienced both good and bad aspects of Transportation planning and how communities are impacted. I believe that I can bring am impartial point of view to discussions and look to help achieve consensus on the issues that are brought to the board. I am looking forward to being more informed about local issues and would like to add my voice to the discussions. 26 Page 2 of 3 Gene Owen 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? I do not have any real or perceived personal or business conflicts of interest if I am appointed to this board. Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have recently retired from a career in the Energy industry. I held a series of senior executive positions where I deal with such issues as strategic planning, budgeting, financial planning, investment decision making among other things. I attended graduate school at NYU in the1070's and have a degree in Urban Planning. However, my career was not focused on Urban planning, but I developed analytical skills that benefited me through out my work career. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have only been living in Chapel Hill for a little over a year after spending the last 30 plus years living in the Houston, Tx area.. One of the reasons my wife and I moved to this area is the abundance of places to go to enjoy outdoor activities. I would appreciate the opportunity to be involved in. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Being from outside the area and comin from a part of the country that did not have a robust planning function for Parks and Recreation, i can appreciate the opportunity to participate in the planning process. Also being new to the area, I have no particular bias as to what is a good or bad proposal, and can look at issues with fresh eyes and an "outsiders:" perspective. I however, I am keen to move from being an uninformed outsider to an engaged local citizen. 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? I do not have any real or perceived personal or business conflicts of interest if I am appointed to this board. Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors 1. Please describe, generally, your reasons for wanting to serve on the OWASA Board of Directors. A long time ago I pursued a career in the Urban Planning field. I have always been interested in understanding the issues that result in development of an area. One area that has significant impact on development is water and sewer resources. I am new to the area and would like to help in guiding the use of this valuable resource. 2a. Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management. I have not served on any boards, but I was the President/CEO of a division of an international company for many years. In that position I dealt with all issues in running a business, from budgeting, HR, career development, collaboration with other divisions of my company, marketing, etc. 2b. In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. I did volunteer work in Houston, TX for the SBA after I retired. This ended with the start of the Covid pandemic. I always like to hear different points of view regarding a problem or issue and strive to find consensus in making my decisions. I also am very familiar with quality and quantity testing which was very important to my job and is very critical to water quality and wastewater treatment strategies 27 Page 3 of 3 Gene Owen 3. What do you understand OWASA's role to be regarding issues of growth and development? Long term planning of water resources in Orange County. This is not just drinking water and other non potable water, but also wastewater management 4. What do do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Bring experience in running a very complicated business. Giving back to the community in a way that is both fair and balanced 5. Please indicate your availability to attend regularly scheduled meetings. I should be available at that time on a regular basis 6. How would your participation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Being new to the area I would hope that I can bring an objective point of view to issues and long term plans that fall under the purview of the Board Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/1/2023 5:11:45 PM Date Printed: 1/2/2024 28 Page 1 of 3 Kaji Rashad Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Kaji Rashad Name Called: Home Address: 7122 Stratified Ct. Mebane NC 27302 Phone: 772-494-3513 Email: rashadkaji@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2023 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: Town of Mebane City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Other Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Mentor@IBM (PathFinder) Volunteers@IBM Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Background: I am an immigrant. I was born in Bangladesh but raised in Florida. I moved to NC (i.e., the RTP area) in 2019. My background exemplifies how I will bring a different mindset into the board. Experience: During my undergraduate career at the University of Florida (UF), I was on the planing board for Bangladeshi Student Association (BSA). During my tenure, I realized I enjoyed planning events. Therefore, I want to challenge myself by getting involved in the Orange County Planning Board . Education: I have formal education in Computer Engineering (BSc) and Computer Networking (MSCN). In simple English, I am an engineer at heart. One of the attributes of a high performing engineer is planning, planning, and planning. A well devised plan makes a difference between a successful outcome versus non successful outcome. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board My reasoning is simple: I want to give back to the community by volunteering my time. However, I specifically selected this board as my number one choice because I will enjoy what I am doing. As they say, you are at your best when you are enjoying your work. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? 29 Page 2 of 3 Kaji Rashad As stated in question one answer, I am an immigrant. Therefore, I will bring a different viewpoint into the board. Specifically, I will assist the board in making trade-offs since I am aware of third world versus first world community issues. 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? Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Background: I am an immigrant. I was born in Bangladesh but raised in Florida. I moved to NC (i.e., the RTP area) in 2019. My background exemplifies how I will bring a different mindset into the board. Experience: I do not have any specific experience in parks and recreation. As stated in the Orange County Planning Board answers , I do have planing experience. Therefore, I am wondering whether I can use such experience if I am elected into this board. On a tangent, I also have communication experience. At UF, I was the Professional Development Chair for the Association of Computer Engineers (ACE). I believe I can use my top notch communication skills in any board. Education: I have formal education in Computer Engineering (BSc)and Computer Networking (MSCN). In simple English, I am an engineer at heart. I feel an engineer is curious by nature pun intended ) hence I would like to volunteer into this board and take on a new challenge. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board In simple English, I am an avid supporter for complementary parks and recreation. I am purely interested in learning more about this board then contemplating on how/where I can help as a volunteer. How would your participation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As stated in question one answer, I am an immigrant. Therefore, I will bring a different viewpoint into the board. Specifically, I will assist the board in making trade-offs since I am aware of third world versus first world community issues. (The above answer is a copy and paste from Orange County Planning Board Q3 ) 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? Orange Unified Transportation Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Background: I am an immigrant. I was born in Bangladesh but raised in Florida. I moved to NC (i.e., the RTP area) in 2019. My background exemplifies how I will bring a different mindset into the board. Experience: I do not have any specific experience in unified transportation board. As stated in the Orange County Planning Board answers , I do have planing experience. Therefore, I am wondering whether I can use such experience if I am elected into this board. On a tangent, I also have communication experience. At UF, I was the Professional Development Chair for the Association of Computer Engineers (ACE). I believe I can use my top notch communication skills in any board. Education: I have formal education in Computer Engineering (BSc)and Computer Networking (MSCN). In simple English, I am an engineer at heart. I feel an engineer is curious by nature hence I would like to volunteer into this board and take on a new challenge. 30 Page 3 of 3 Kaji Rashad (The above answer is a copy and paste from Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Q1 Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board In simple English, I do contemplate on our transportation. I do contemplate on our infrastructure. I do want to help in fixing our outdated infrastructure (i.e., roads, bridges, etc.). I feel we made initial investment during the creation of our infrastructure but did not maintain it properly. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As stated in question one answer, I am an immigrant. Therefore, I will bring a different viewpoint into the board. Specifically, I will assist the board in making trade-offs since I am aware of third world versus first world community issues. ( The above answer is a copy and paste from Orange County Planning Board Q3 ) 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? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/22/2024 7:24:39 PM Date Printed: 7/24/2024 31 Page 1 of 2 Gary Sawhney Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Gary Sawhney Name Called: Home Address: 3700 High Meadow Rd. Chapel hill NC 27514 Phone: 919-536-8877 Email: Gary.sawhney@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2003 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Asian American Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I' m co-founder of NCIAP.org which is a non profit organization helping and providing hassle free health care to non insured and under insured. I am CFO of this organization which started 13 years ago. We have 2 clinic which sees more than 5000 patients per year. I'm involved with habitat of Orange County. I am working with religious Sikh and Hindu temples. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have masters in life sciences and mba in finance. I have some ideas what can be done which can improve the life of Orange County residence. I am cofounder of Nclap.org which serves NC community for last 13 years without health insurance or under insured. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I just retired and wants to give back to the community. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? With background of Indian origin and Sikh believes can help and add the value to the board. 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? Orange County Parks and Recreation Council 32 Page 2 of 2 Gary Sawhney Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have masters in life sciences and mba in finance. I have some ideas what can be done which can improve the life of Orange County residence. I am cofounder of Nclap.org which serves NC community for last 13 years without health insurance or under insured. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I just retired and wants to give back to the community. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? With background of Indian origin and Sikh believes can help and add the value to the board. 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? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/7/2024 9:36:27 AM Date Printed: 8/21/2024 33 Page 1 of 2 William Totten Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. William Totten Name Called: Home Address: 6615 Craig Rd. Durham NC 27712 Phone: 919-614-6904 Email: wstotten@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2004 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Retired Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board BS ECU Conservation, Parks, Recreation / Minor- Biology Involved in Sustainable Farming for 20 yrs + Sold Produce Etc. NC State Park System - Park Ranger, Park Supt, District Supt. for 30 yrs. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have been involved in land preservation for more than 30 yrs in my career with NC State Parks. I own 45 acres in Orange/ Durham Counties. Just entered my land into a Conservation Easement with the Eno River Assoc. So throughout my life time I have worked in some way to promote land conservation. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I think a mix of my career with NC State Parks and my sustainable farming experience are a good mix in dealing with land use issues and bring a different viewpoint that includes both public and private ideas. 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? Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board 34 Page 2 of 2 William Totten Same as above ECU - BS Conservation, Recreaton, Minor- Biology 30 years- NC State Parks Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board My experience in the recreation field and land preservation include overseeing large and small State owned recreation areas and the management of intensive use recreation and natural areas with different operational mandates. Because of this background and a lifetime of conservation/recreational work experience I still have a desire to contribute to helping the public protect and manage park areas. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As a Park Superintendent and District Superintendent I dealt with local governments and civic groups across the State. Having been involved in statewide management plans and local master plans for regional parks I feel I understand the need for creativity from many sources in the recreation field in order to meet the diverse needs of Orange Co. and surrounding areas as it relates to both recreation and land preservation. 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? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/8/2024 5:54:29 AM Date Printed: 5/9/2024 35 Page 1 of 2 Mark Turner Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mark Turner Name Called: Home Address: 411 Robin Rd. Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-328-0179 Email: mturner1167@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1993 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Volunteer tutor with the Orange County Literacy Council. Member of NC State Bar. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board As a lawyer, I understand the necessity to gather facts, compile arguments, and persuade people in order to build consensus around a course of action. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I am a long-time user of Orange County's outdoor greenspace, including parks and trails and want to see them improved and expanded in order to keep Orange County an appealing place to live. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I was raised in California, went to college in Boston, and graduate school in NC. I studied Biology as an undergraduate, health policy analysis in graduate school, and subsequently, the law. Accordingly, I have engaged with people holding a wide variety of viewpoints. Perhaps this background will add to the diversity of the board. 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? Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board As a lawyer, I understand the necessity to gather facts, compile arguments, and persuade people in order to build consensus around a course of action. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board 36 Page 2 of 2 Mark Turner I am a long-time user of Chapel Hill's outdoor greenspace, including parks and trails and want to see them improved and expanded in order to keep Orange County an appealing place to live. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I was raised in California, went to college in Boston, and graduate school in NC. I studied Biology as an undergraduate, health policy analysis in graduate school, and subsequently, the law. Accordingly, I have engaged with people holding a wide variety of viewpoints. Perhaps this background will add to the diversity of the board. 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? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 11/21/2024 2:35:52 PM Date Printed: 11/21/2024 37 Page 1 of 2 Robert Zurek Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Robert Zurek Name Called: Home Address: 204 Farm Gate Dr. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 617-331-8289 Email: bobzurek@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2018 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Before moving to Orange County NC I served on the parks and recreation board for the town of Boxborough, MA for > 4 years helping to expand a variety of parks and recreation offerings to the community. I have also served on the board for the cable committee as well as the technology committee for the town. In addition to serving these boards, I also am a certified Therapy Dog Handler through Therapy Dog International and have provided over 250 hours of volunteer time to hospitals and universities. I am a member of Infragard a collaboration between the FBI and businesses in the US as well as a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Bachelors of Science degree in Earth Sciences from the University of New Hampshire at Keene. Served over 4 years on the town of Boxborough, MA recreation committee before moving to Orange County. Volunteer therapy dog handler with over 250 hours of volunteer time at a variety of hospitals in MA. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Primary reason is to help the community when it comes to advancing the parks and recreation opportunities for all. I have always loved this volunteer opportunity during my past experiences. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I bring over 30 years of business leadership and have also been an advocate of diversity both in business and my persona life. 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? 38 Page 2 of 2 Robert Zurek None Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am a newly retired Chief Technology Officer who has started several startups that have been sold to both IBM and Oracle as well as served as the Chief Product Officer and Technology officer in both the software and infrastructure space including healthcare vertical experiences. I have also led the Customer product lines at LabCorp including patient, payer and provide solutions. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have a serious passion for technology and would personally enjoy helping those that share that passion and wish to advance their offerings. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I bring over 30 years of business leadership and have also been an advocate of diversity both in business and my persona life. I also have a passion for bringing more female leadership into the male dominated technology space. I have a proven tracking record on this including service as a Judge and Advisor for the Code Girl program in the US. 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 Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Our family are advid hikers and since moving to NC have explored may parks, greenways around Orange County. Our love for the outdoors is unbounded and we frequently hike, explore with our 1 year old golden retriever, My many years of park and recreation experience started as a Camp Counselor all the way through serving on the board of the Boxborough, MA parks and recreation committee until moving to NC. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Love for the outdoors and seeking to help in any fashion to advanced and promote the beautiful trails, parks and freeways in our County. I also have a deep background in technology as well serving as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer for a variety of startups as well as larger scale companies including IBM and Oracle. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I've also been an advocate of promoting diverse viewpoints through both my business background and public service background and have many example of breading diversity viewpoints in those positions. 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 Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/10/2023 9:50:00 AM Date Printed: 12/11/2023 39 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. Mr. Benjamin King 1 First Appointed: 11/19/2024 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/19/2024 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Carrboro City Limits Expiration: 03/31/2027 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 2 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Hillsborough Twnshp Expiration: 03/31/2028 Age Range: 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: Allen B. Parker 6 First Appointed: 05/07/2024 Gender Identity: Male Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 05/07/2024 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Cheeks Township Expiration: 03/31/2027 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Cheeks Township Number of Terms: 1 Friday,February 28,2025 Page 1 40 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 Mrs. Alissa Martucci 10 First Appointed: 02/25/2025 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 02/25/2025 Ethnic Background: Other Residency Req: Hillsborough Town Limits Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: Shahnaz GiGi Rashdi 11 First Appointed: 11/19/2024 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 11/19/2024 Ethnic Background: Asian American Residency Req: Eno Township Expiration: 12/31/2027 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Eno Township Number of Terms: 1 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,February 28,2025 Page 2 41 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 Chloe Reid 13 First Appointed: 02/25/2025 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/25/2025 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: 13-17 Special Repr: Youth Member(non-voting) Number of Terms: Navya Sharma 14 First Appointed: 02/25/2025 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/25/2025 Ethnic Background: Other Residency Req: Expiration: 03/31/2026 Age Range: 13-17 Special Repr: Youth Member(non-voting) Number of Terms: Friday,February 28,2025 Page 3 42 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 Brock Bromberger Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/10/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 13-17 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Mr. John Brown Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/09/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: 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 Ms. Jody Eimers Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 12/28/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Friday,February 28,2025 Page 1 of 4 43 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. 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 Conrad Kline Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/08/2024 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 13-17 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Segev Leitner Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/03/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 13-17 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Mr. Craig Lloyd Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/28/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Aum Menon Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/20/2024 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 13-17 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Friday,February 28,2025 Page 2 of 4 44 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. Margaret Moriarty Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 11/06/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: 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: Henry Nysewander Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/10/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 13-17 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits 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: Orange Unified Transportation Board Kaj i Rashad Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/22/2024 Ethnic Background: Other Township: Cheeks Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Town of Mebane City Limits Also Serves On: Orange Unified Transportation Board Friday,February 28,2025 Page 3 of 4 45 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. Gary Sawhney Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/07/2024 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Mr. William Totten Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 05/08/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Agricultural Preservation Board Mark Turner Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 11/21/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Jossie Zhong Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 12/07/2024 Ethnic Background: Other Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 13-17 Zone of Residence: Carrboro City 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,February 28,2025 Page 4 of 4 46 ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN Board/Commission Name: Parks and Recreation Council Report Period: January 2024-December 2024 The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their boards and commissions and welcomes input from various boards and commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. Person to address the BOCC and contact information: Natalie Ziemba, Chair (natalieziemba@yahoo.com) Primary County Staff Contact Person: David Stancil, DEAPR Director (dstancil@orangecountync.gov) How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special meetings and sub-committee meetings? Regular meetings are the first Wednesday of each month (except for January and July), plus a biennial joint town/county advisory board meeting. Members also participate in semi-annual Intergovernmental Parks Work Group meetings. Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. The Council serves as the advisory board for provision of parks facilities and recreation programs. It shall suggest policies, within its powers and responsibilities as stated in Article 26 of the Code of Ordinances. The Council shall consult with and advise the Board of Commissioners and staff in matters affecting recreation policies and programs, advise on the acquisition of parkland and lands for recreation programs, and advise on long-range planning for recreation and parks, including the development of plans, studies and reports. What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? The Council was the lead advisory board for the Parks and Recreation Element of 47 the County Comprehensive Plan and worked with staff to develop the Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2030, adopted by the BOCC in November 2014. The Council has in past annually reviewed Outside Agency funding requests, scoring and evaluating applications proposing to provide parks or recreation services. In addition, the PRC began receiving regular reports and providing feedback on Mountains to Sea Trail progress in 2019, parks design and construction projects, and receives quarterly updates on Recreation programs and activities from staff. The PRC has also advised the Board and staff on a variety of topics, including: • Advise on planning, design and construction of new park facilities. • Review construction/opening plans for Blackwood Farm Park and other new facilities • Provide feedback on Lands Legacy Action Plans as relates to new parks and public open space • Hearing from local residents about community recreation or park facility needs, developing recommendations regarding same as needed • Capital funding recommendations for parks/open space (Capital Investment Plan) • Sponsor of the annual Nature of Orange Photography Contest • Periodic site visits to County parks, including one meeting on site per year • Review and feedback on recreation and athletic programs • Receives feedback and presentations from community groups and residents on suggested amenities and future facility desires. List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. • Participated in the Perry Hills Mini-Park design project • Assists in Great Trais State Coalition events and hikes (including Year of the Trail hikes and promotions in 2023) • Serve as Mountains to Sea Trail (MST)Advisory/Steering Committee (quarterly review/reports) • Co-sponsor, "Nature of Orange" Photography Contest • Review of Outside Agency funding recommendations (recreation) • (Biennial) Joint county/town P&R advisory boards meeting • Support for department functions and special events • Review of annual Capital Investment Plan proposal for parks • Receive report and provide feedback on Recreation and Athletics programs • Receive annual report on Parks and Trails facilities • Prepare Annual Report and Work Plan for BOCC • Receive requests from county residents and organizations for local recreation facility needs, and develop recommendations for the BOCC 48 Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. The PRC also was the lead advisory board in the creation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2030. (Goal 5) The PRC was the lead advisory board for the Parks and Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and regularly reviews progress toward the Comprehensive Plan goals" The PRC reviews, as needed, site plans for major subdivision applications in the county's jurisdiction and as needed makes recommendations on potential land dedication for parks and open space. (Goal 5) The Council reviews plans and advises on new park construction and openings (such as Perry Hills MiniPark, Blackwood Farm Park, Hollow Rock Nature Park), and participates in park master planning efforts. The Council also has reviewed and advised on the upcoming Trails Plan effort. (Goal 6) Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other advisory boards and commissions? Some members of the PRC also sit on other advisory boards, such as the Commission for the Environment and the Orange United Transportation Board. The Council also has a member on the semiannual Intergovernmental Parks Work Group and has in the past shared information with the Board of Health on opportunities for linking healthy lifestyles and parks. The PRC biennially meets with its sister advisory boards in the three towns, with the next session coming in 2025. The Council has also advised and reviewed information from the Historic Preservation Commission, Orange County Sportsplex, the Town of Hillsborough, Fairview Community Watch, the Occoneechee Tribal Council and the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough (River Park), among others. Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2025 as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities (please list). A major activity for 2025 will be serving as the Steering Committee for the County Trails Plan. A consultant has been selected, and the project is anticipated to begin in February 2025. This effort will look at current and planned future trails, existing 49 trails plans in both the rural areas and the towns, and explore gaps, interconnections and needs for the future. The Council also hopes to participate in the parallel Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan effort with the OUT Board and Transportation. Having participated in the design and master plan for the Perry Hills MiniPark, the Council plans to continue receiving updates and providing feedback as the project finalizes construction. In a similar vein, as plans begin to come together for the next phase of Blackwood Farm Park, the PRC anticipates reviewing and advising on these activities. As identified in 2023, the Council reviewed the "Issue for Further Study" from the adopted P&R Master Plan about examining the need for a public pool or water feature. Recent conversations have identified the potential for a "splash pad" at Fairview Park. The Council will be meeting with Fairview community residents about the long-term plans for Fairview Park and the interest and viability of such an amenity as the potential answer. Several other amenities are proposed at various park locations, and the Council plans to continue to advise on this list. A picnic shelter with outdoor classroom has been proposed for Phase III of development at Blackwood Farm Park, and the Council would also like to see native planting and pollinator friendly habitat efforts accompany this initiative. A mountain bike skills course is being finalized at Little River Regional Park and is expected to open in 2025, and the Council is staying apprised on that project. Pickleball/tennis courts are being constructed at Fairview Park, and there is a scheduled expansion at the Soccer.Com Center in the existing CIP for which planning needs to begin in 2025. The Council would also like to stay informed on and begin the process of review and preliminary advice on the scheduled replacement/renovation of the Central Recreation Center. Finally, the PRC plans to continue to help promote activities toward trail recreation and development, and advise on the efforts with the "Great Trails State Coalition," of which the County is a member. The Council would like to sponsor quarterly or semiannual public hikes at our parks. Continued review and advice on the Mountains to Sea Trail progress, along with the 2025 Nature of Orange photography contest, is projected. What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the upcoming year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the Commissioners' attention? • The demand on the County's existing soccer fields and tennis/pickleball 50 courts continues to be a concern raised to the Council and staff on a regular basis. While the new tennis/pickleball courts at Fairview will help address this, other courts exist and could be made available to meet demand. In particular, the Council notes the 14 tennis courts that exist at Orange High and Cedar Ridge High. It is our understanding these courts have been largely unavailable for public use since the pandemic. Allowing these courts to come back into public use during specified timeframes that do not conflict with school uses would be desirable. Moving ahead with the expansion of the Soccer.com Center and Millhouse Road Park (soccer center) would also help address the paucity of public soccer fields in central and northern Orange County. The Council understand the many financial constraints the County is faced with but would encourage finding a way to increase the soccer field inventory in the next three to five years. • The need for indoor recreation and gymnasium space also continues to be a major concern, and the Council is appreciative of the acknowledgment of this in the CIP. The County's Ione recreation center, the Central Rec Center on West Tryon Street in Hillsborough, is now 67 years old, and the Council hopes that the new project can stay on track to meet the significant demand that exists for indoor gym space. The current Central Rec Center continues to be "maxed out" in terms of space, with the County unable to serve the existing demand from our residents. We encourage the planning for the new center to continue to take into consideration not just the replacement of the 1957 facility but needed additional space to accommodate existing and future demand. • As noted in last year's plan, and mentioned above, there are many opportunities for facility sharing with the Orange County Schools. This topic has been discussed at length in years past, with efforts undertaken to attempt to address the potential. In many counties in North Carolina there is a robust system of facility sharing between school needs and public recreation needs. With the passage of the Schools Bond, the Council would like to suggest that future school planning/construction (and existing facilities) look for ways to make these facilities available for public usage. • In a similar vein, the potential for the County and towns to work together on new joint parks and facilities is more appropriate than ever before. There are scheduled projects in the CIP that offer the opportunity to pursue joint initiatives. • The County is receiving increased interest in nature programs at our parks, both from partner organizations and individuals. The County should look to ramp up its nature programming to meet this demand, and such programs would have the double benefit of being cost-neutral and improving the community's health and quality of life. 51 • Opportunities to increase art and natural beauty within our parks and preserves continues to exist. This could include incorporating art in parks and creating more areas of natural beauty and pollinator-friendly habitat in our important open spaces.