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Orange County Commission for the Environment <br /> Meeting Summary <br /> April 141h, 2025; 7:00 pm <br /> Hybrid Meeting <br /> Present: Kristie Mather, Ian Morse, John Bucher, Matthew Ferguson, Regina Baratta, Lily <br /> Schacht, Aimee Vandemark, Patrick Fn'Piere, Reade Oakley <br /> Absent: Veronica Penn Beattie, Mark Randall <br /> Staff: Chris Hirni, Wesley Poole (Teams), Kalani Allen, Amy Eckberg, Karina Nabors, <br /> Melony Gilles <br /> Guests: William L. Branch <br /> I. Call to Order <br /> Chair Regina Baratta called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. <br /> II. Additions or Changes to Agenda <br /> None. <br /> III. Approval of DRAFT Meeting Summary—March loth, 2025 <br /> Motion to approve by Ian Morse; seconded by Aimee Vandemark; all in favor; none <br /> opposed; motion passed. <br /> IV. CFE Introductions/Candidate Recruitment <br /> Chair Regina Baratta recognized the new CFE members that were just appointed by the <br /> BOCC, William L. Branch and Mayur Lodaya. William L. Branch was in attendance as <br /> a guest and Mayur Lodaya will be at the next meeting. The CFE recognized Jane Harris <br /> for her years of service and will give her a certificate of appreciation. CFE continued the <br /> discussion on what it would take to get a Youth Delegate on the board. <br /> V. Earth Evening <br /> The CFE discussed Earth Evening that will be coming up on April 25th in Hillsborough. <br /> Amy Eckberg has requested three tables...one for herself, one for an Electric Vehicle <br /> ambassador, and one for the CFE. Chair Regina Baratta will have a kid friendly activity <br /> at the CFE table and invited anyone who would like to volunteer to come on out. <br /> VI. Sub-Committee Breakouts <br /> The CFE broke out into committee assignments and discussed goals/projects for the <br /> year. <br /> Page 1 of 4 <br />