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)iZarextim anc f xrb Ac Visor Gtm ncil r <br />o f omnie. Countz <br />P.Q. Box 8181, 300 W. Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 245-2660 <br />January 26, 2005 <br />Moses Carey, Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />P.O. Box 8181 <br />Hillsborough NC 27278 <br />Dear Chair Carey: <br />Subject: Board Appointment <br />The Orange County Recreation and Parks Advisory Council has recently reviewed all applicants for the <br />Recreation and Parks Advisory Council. The board unanimously desired to recommend the appointment of <br />Michael Oeshsle to our board, but he does not reside within the Town of Hillsborough City limits, where the <br />vacancy created by the resignation of Tom Magnuson exists. Our board found a solution to this problem and <br />took the following action at their meeting last night. RPAC proposes to move our Vice-Chair - Robb <br />English from the Hillsborough Township position he now fills, to the Hillsborough City limits position, <br />where he resides. The board further recommends the appointment of Mr. Oeshsle to the resulting vacancy in <br />the Hillsborough Township position., <br />"The criteria for this position are: <br />• That the applicant selected be a resident of Hillsborough Township, that he/she show an active interest in <br />the development and improvement of recreational opportunities and parks in Orange County. <br />• That he/she possess experience or training in recreational activities and/or <br />• Experience or training or demonstrated interest in parks and a <br />• Willingness to commit to active participation on the Council <br />In addition, the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council is committed to increasing the diversity of Council <br />members and committed to preserving a geographical balance of representation whenever possible. <br />It is the feeling of the Council that Mr. Oechsle will provide valuable input as a member because: <br />• He has a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture. <br />• He will represent the Town of Hillsborough as a resident and property owner. <br />• He is an active volunteer in our community. <br />• He has three years of experience as a project manager/designer for a landscape architectural firm <br />specializing in park design. <br />• He has an interest in recreation and parks as demonstrated in indicating this board as his only area of <br />interest. <br />In addition, Mr. Oechsle was known to members of our board, who were enthusiastic about his interest in <br />working with us. <br />Thank you for your consideration of this nomination.. <br />Sincerely, <br />Ba,d Daft