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Orange County Commission for the Environment <br />Meeting Summary <br />April 14th, 2025; 7:00 pm <br /> Hybrid Meeting <br /> <br /> <br />Page 1 of 4 <br /> <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 /> <br />I. Call to Order <br />Chair Regina Baratta called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. <br /> <br />II. Additions or Changes to Agenda <br />None. <br /> <br />III. Approval of DRAFT Meeting Summary – March 10th, 2025 <br />Motion to approve by Ian Morse; seconded by Aimee Vandemark; all in favor; none <br />opposed; motion passed. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />VI. Sub-Committee Breakouts <br />The CFE broke out into committee assignments and discussed goals / projects for the <br />year.