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Orange County Commission for the Environment <br /> Meeting Summary <br /> June 911, 2025; 7:00 pm <br /> Hybrid Meeting <br /> Present: Kristie Mather, Ian Morse (Teams), John Bucher, Regina Baratta, Aimee <br /> Vandemark, Patrick Fn'Piere, Mark Randall, William Branch, Matthew Ferguson, <br /> Mayur Lodaya(Teams) <br /> Absent: Veronica Penn Beattie, Lily Schacht <br /> Staff: Chris Hirni, Kalani Allen, Karina Nabors, Melony Gilles <br /> Guests: Jeff Ryan <br /> I. Call to Order <br /> Chair Regina Baratta called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. <br /> II. Additions or Changes to Agenda <br /> None. <br /> III. Approval of DRAFT Meeting Summary—May 12th 2025 <br /> Motion to approve by Regina Baratta; seconded by Mark Randall; all in favor; none <br /> opposed; motion passed. <br /> IV. CFE Membership and Introductions of Candidates <br /> Chair Regina Baratta recognized the current CFE applicant in attendance, Jeff Ryan. CFE <br /> members and staff went around the room and did introductions to familiarize everyone. <br /> Chair Regina Baratta put recent applicant Margo Lester up for a vote to recommend <br /> appointment to the CFE by the BOCC; seconded by Patrick Fn'Piere; all in favor; none <br /> opposed; motion passed. <br /> V. CFE Environmental Awards Update and Discussion <br /> Chair Regina Baratta notified the CFE of the progress made thus far on the CFE <br /> Environmental Awards idea. The goal of the awards is to promote and advance climate <br /> action, sustainability, and environmental stewardship within the County by recognizing <br /> and celebrating the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, and community groups <br /> who are making meaningful impacts. The group discussed the parameters they would like <br /> to see for the awards. Chair Regina Baratta has created a Google Doc for CFE members <br /> to add comments and suggestions. <br /> VI. State of the Environment Discussion <br /> Page 1 of 4 <br />