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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 11-19-2013-11f 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 19, 2013 Action Agenda Item No. 11-f SUBJECT: Commission for the Environment —Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 245-2130 Letters Of Recommendation Application of Person(s) for Consideration Applicant Interest List Application(s) of Person(s) on the Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Commission for the Environment. BACKGROUND: The following appointments are for Board consideration: • Appointment to a first term for Ms. Lydia Wegman. If appointed Ms. Wegman will be serving a first partial term expiring 12/31/2014. • Appointment to a first term for Ms. Rebecca Ray. If appointed Ms. Ray will be serving a first full term expiring 12/31/2015. Position Number Special Representation Expiration Date 3 Ms. Lydia Wegman Land Resources 12/31/2014 15 Ms. Rebecca Ray At-Large 12/31/2015 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making appointments to the Commission for the Environment. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Advisory Board on Aging Meeting Times: 1:00 PM second Tuesday Terms: 2 Contact Person: Janice Tyler Meeting Place: Central Orange Senior Center&Seymour Center Positions: 12 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-4255 Description: These positions are filled by appointment of the Board of Commissioners with certain seats allocated to the Townships and Town of Chapel Hill,Hillsborough and Carrboro. This board suggests policy and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and the Department on Aging while acting as the liaison between the older citizens of the County and the County government.It is charged with promoting needed services,programs and funding that impacts the older citizens. Dr. Donna Prather Day Phone: 919 929-3375 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/15/2012 1 Evening Phone: 919 929-3375 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/15/2012 107-A Spring Valley Road FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2014 Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail: dprather @bellsouth.net Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Mr. Leo Allison Day Phone: 919-563-9110 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/09/2008 2 Evening Phone: Race: African American Current Appointment: 09/20/2011 4125 Marvin Lane FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 06/30/2014 Efland NC 27243 E-mail: lele2@mebtel.net Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Ms. Virginia M. Brown Day Phone: 919-945-1492 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/24/2013 3 Evening Phone: Race: Native American Current Appointment: 01/24/2013 103 Driskel Court FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2015 Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail: vbrown852 @nc.mcom Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Town Li Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Dr. Richard White Day Phone: 919 732 8527 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/18/2012 4 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/18/2012 4901 Schley Rd FAX: Township: Little River Expiration: 06/30/2015 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: rwhite @duke.edu Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Ms. Heather Altman Day Phone: 919-918-2609 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/27/2009 5 Chair Evening Phone: 919-928-9822 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/19/2012 109 Sunset Ridge Lane FAX: 919-969-2507 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2015 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: haltman @carolwoods.org Resid/Spec Req: Carrboro Town Limit Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Monday,November 04,2013 Page 1 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Advisory Board on Aging Meeting Times: 1:00 PM second Tuesday Terms: 2 Contact Person: Janice Tyler Meeting Place: Central Orange Senior Center&Seymour Center Positions: 12 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-4255 Description: These positions are filled by appointment of the Board of Commissioners with certain seats allocated to the Townships and Town of Chapel Hill,Hillsborough and Carrboro. This board suggests policy and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and the Department on Aging while acting as the liaison between the older citizens of the County and the County government.It is charged with promoting needed services,programs and funding that impacts the older citizens. Mr Elijah (Ed)Flowers, Iff Day Phone: 919-357-9256 Sex: Male First Appointed: 01/20/2011 6 Evening Phone: 919-357-9256 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/21/2013 2813 Beckett's Ridge Drive FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 06/30/2016 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: ed_flowers @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: Hillsboro Twn Limits Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Ms. Thelma Perkins Day Phone: 919-918-3601 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/09/2008 7 Evening Phone: Race: African American Current Appointment: 09/20/2011 750 Weaver Dairy Road #1315 FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2014 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Mr. Daniel Hatley Day Phone: 919-200-0822 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/18/2012 8 Evening Phone: 309-252-1169 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/18/2012 317 W.University FAX: 888-514-4878 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2015 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: dan @hatleylawoffice.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Mr. Lorenzo Melia Day Phone: 919-338-2183 Sex: Male First Appointed: 01/24/2013 9 Evening Phone: Race: Hispanic Current Appointment: 01/24/2013 119 Summergate Circle FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2015 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: lorenzo @AcomHCS.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 10 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2013 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Monday,November 04,2013 Page 2 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Advisory Board on Aging Meeting Times: 1:00 PM second Tuesday Terms: 2 Contact Person: Janice Tyler Meeting Place: Central Orange Senior Center&Seymour Center Positions: 12 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-4255 Description: These positions are filled by appointment of the Board of Commissioners with certain seats allocated to the Townships and Town of Chapel Hill,Hillsborough and Carrboro. This board suggests policy and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and the Department on Aging while acting as the liaison between the older citizens of the County and the County government.It is charged with promoting needed services,programs and funding that impacts the older citizens. CDR Alexander Castro Jr Day Phone: 919-619-1510 Sex: Male First Appointed: 01/20/2011 11 Vice-Chair Evening Phone: 919-929-6368 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/21/2013 5915 Morrow Mill Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 06/30/2016 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: alexcastrojr @hotmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Mr. Keith Cook Day Phone: 919-644-1886 Sex: Male First Appointed: 04/17/2012 12 Evening Phone: 919-644-1884 Race: African American Current Appointment: 04/17/2012 419 Calvary Court FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2014 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: kdc52 @aol.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Monday,November 04,2013 Page 3 5 GRANGE COUNTY Department of Environment, Agriculture,Parks&Recreati©n September 3, 2013 Donna Baker Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 200 South Cameron Street Hillsborough, NC 27275 Dear Donna: The Commission for the Environment has two vacancies--one of which continues to be filled by Tom O'Dwyer who has agreed to stay on thru December or until his vacancy can be filled. The CFE Membership Committee (Chair and Vice-Chair) has reviewed the current applicants and recommends the appointment of Lydia Wegman and Rebecca Ray. Thank you for your assistance. ,,Sin-�ce-�rely, K.uv1i s Rich Shaw Land Conservation Manager cc: David Neal, Chair Jan Sassaman,Vice Chair i NATURAL and CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION j Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks&Recreation PO Box 8 18 1, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone:(919)245-2510 Fax:(919) 644-3351 6 Page 1 of 2 Lydia Wegman Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Lydia Wegman Name Called: Home Address: 5704 Cascade Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 919-541-5505 Phone (Evening): 919-382-1904 Phone (Cell): Email: wegman.lydia @epa.gov Place of Employment: US EPA Job Title: Dvision Director Year of OC Residence: 1990 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Orange County Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment I am a lawyer by training and have worked for the US Environmental Protection Agency for over 30 years addressing both legal and policy issues concerning air quality. I believe my work experience and my deep interest in envirinomental protection would enable me to contribute significantly to the work of this commission. Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITH I have worked for the US Environemntal Protection Agency for over 30 years and am a lawyer by training, both of which equip me well to understand complex legal and environmental issues. I believe this experience, plus my strong interest in preserving the historic character of Orange County and helping to preserve the quality of life that brought my husband and me here over 20 years ago,would enable me to contribute well to the work of this commission. Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMEN Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATE Orange Unified Transportation Board Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors 7 Page 2 of 2 Lydia Wegman Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: As I have worked full-time for many years, I have not had time to participate in community activities in the way in which I would like to do. I am now ready to devote time to my community and would very much like to volunteer for work on a county advisory board. I want to contribute my time to help the county address the multitude of issues it is facing, including how to address the desire and need for econmic development and growth while protecting the environment and preserving the historic and agricultural character of this beautiful county. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None. Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally (06/10/2013) applied for Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment (not located in ETJ or JPA area), Commission for the Environment, and Historic Preservation Commission. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5704 Cascade Drive is located in Chapel Hill Township, Orange County Jurisdiction, and Rural Buffer. This application was current on: 6/10/2013 12:21:39 PM Date Printed: 11/5/2013 8 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Rich Shaw Commission for the Environment Contact Phone: 919-245-2514 Ms. Kim Calandra Day Phone: 919-996-0718 Sex: Female 716 Churchill Dr Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27517 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: Date Applied: 04/30/2012 Skills: Acupuncturist Also Serves On: Skills: Avid Environmentalist Also Serves On: Skills: Chinese Medicine Practitioner Also Serves On: Skills: Landscape Artist Also Serves On: Mr. Paul Dubbeling Day Phone: 910-584-8593 Sex: Male 4212 Orange Grove Road Evening Phone: 910-584-8593 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Hillsborough E-mail: paul.dubbelingggmail.com Date Applied: 03/14/2013 Skills: Attorney Also Serves On: Mr. Jae Furman Day Phone: 919-725-7070 Sex: Male 520 Dairy Glen Road Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: yoganatureggmail.com Date Applied: 11/03/2012 Skills: Research Analyst Also Serves On: Ms. Judy Miller Day Phone: 919-732-9969 Sex: Female 403 Jericho Rd. Evening Phone: 919-241-3001 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Cedar Grove E-mail: jmiller221ghotmail.com Date Applied: 08/18/2011 Skills: Nurse Also Serves On: Animal Services Advisory Board Skills: Research Mr William Newby Day Phone: 919 541-5296 Sex: Male 2821 Becketts Ridge Evening Phone: 919 732-4701 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Hillsborough E-mail: newby.williamgepa.gov Date Applied: 08/09/2013 Skills: Environmental Consultant Also Serves On: Monday,November 04,2013 Page 1 of 2 9 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Rich Shaw Commission for the Environment Contact Phone: 919-245-2514 Ms. Rebecca Ray Day Phone: 919-383-0685 Sex: Female 5617 Jomali Drive Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Durham NC 27705 Cell Phone: Township: Eno E-mail: bbraygnc.rr.com Date Applied: 03/21/2010 Skills: Grant Writer Also Serves On: Arts Commission Skills: Musician Ms. Lydia Wegman Day Phone: 919-541-5505 Sex: Female 5704 Cascade Drive Evening Phone: 919-382-1904 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: wegman.lydiagepa.gov Date Applied: 06/10/2013 Skills: Environmental'Natural Resources Also Serves On: Monday,November 04,2013 Page 2 of 2 10 Page 1 of 1 Kim Calandra Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Kim Calandra Name Called: Home Address: 716 Churchill Dr Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone (Day): 919-996-0718 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Self Job Title: Acupuncturist Year of OC Residence: 2008 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. Twnshp; C.H.Cty.Lmts. Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: Acupuncturist, Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Landscape Artist Volunteer Experience: 2005/2006- Secretary for the Natural Living Association of St. John's County, FL 2007-President of the Natural Living Association of St. John's County, FL Education: University of Florida-BS Psychology Southwest Acupuncture College- Masters in Oriental Medicine Other Comments: am an avid environmentalist especially towards Orange County. I spend my free time exploring and hiking the natural areas of the community. After reading the Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats for Orange County, NC, I feel compelled to hopefully have the honor to contribute and volunteer my time as a concerned citizen and ecological steward for the CFE. STAFF COMMENTS: 4/30/2012 applied for Commission for the Environment. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 716 Churchill Drive is in Chapel Hill township, Chapel Hill Town Limits. This application was current on: 4/30/2012 9:51:24 PM Date Printed: 11/5/2013 11 Page 1 of 1 Paul Dubbeling Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Paul Dubbeling Name Called: Home Address: 4212 Orange Grove Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 910-584-8593 Phone (Evening): 910-584-8593 Phone (Cell): Email: paul.dubbeling @gmail.com Place of Employment: Horizon Home Rentals Job Title: Owner Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Bingham Twnsp Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment I am a small business owner in the community, former military officer, and lawyer. I am deeply interested in preserving and building a vibrant, healthy environment in Orange County. I believe in the importance of maintaining a healthy ecosystem but understand that any public policy must reflect a variety of concerns. I have years of both managerial and legal experience which will enable me to assist the Board in both the articulation and execution of plans to maintain and improve the quality of Orange County. Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None. I am relatively new to the area (though I have chosen Orange County to be both my home and the location of my business) and am looking for opportunities for public service. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 03/14/2013 for Commission for the Environment. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 4212 Orange Grove Road, Hillsborough, NC. Is Bingham Township, Orange County Jurisdiction and Rural Buffer Zoning. This application was current on: 3/14/2013 9:25:06 AM Date Printed: 11/5/2013 12 Page 1 of 1 Jae Furman Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Jae Furman Name Called: Home Address: 520 Dairy Glen Road Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 919-725-7070 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: yoganature @gmail.com Place of Employment: Duke University Job Title: Institutional Research Analyst Year of OC Residence: 1995 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Strong interest in protecting the environment. Strengths are in communications, strategic planning, data analysis. Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None currently. Former conservation chair, New Hope Audubon Society. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally (11/03/2012) applied for Commission for the Environment. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 520 Dairy Glen Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 is Chapel Hill Township, Carrboro Jurisdiction, Carrboro City Limits. This application was current on: 11/3/2012 1:18:29 AM Date Printed: 11/5/2013 13 Page 1 of 2 Judy Miller Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Judy Miller Name Called: Home Address: 403 Jericho Rd. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-732-9969 Phone (Evening): 919-241-3001 Phone (Cell): Email: jmiller221@hotmail.com Place of Employment: Hillsborough Veterinary Clinic Job Title: receptionist Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: - Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: I now have a job where I can give some back to the community as a board volunteer. I value deeply our older adults, animals and the environment. Which board to serve on is more a function of where I can best serve and meeting times. Receptionist Hillsborough Veterinary Hospital, since 2006 Educational research consultant, UNC School of Nursing, Gerontological Nursing Associate Dean, Duke University School of Nursing Associate Dean, University of Portland, School of Nursing Associate Professor, UNC School of Nursing Board of Governors Award for Teaching Excellence, State of North Carolina clinical nurse specialist, gerontological nursing Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing - rehabilitation hospital and nursing home Volunteer Experience: special event volunteer - hog day, hillsborough clean up 14 Page 2 of 2 Judy Miller Education: PhD - gerontology, nursing. Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland Or. MSN - nursing, post masters - education. Duke University BS - nursing. Adelphi University, Garden City NY Other Comments: thank you for all you do!. I am available to serve anytime on Mondays, otherwise evenings after 6:30pm. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Animal Services Advisory Board, Advisory Board on Aging, and Commission for the Environment on 08/18/2011 . ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 403 Jericho Road is Orange County Jurisdiction, Cedar Grove Township. This application was current on: 8/18/2011 1:08:15 PM Date Printed: 11/5/2013 15 Page 1 of 1 William Newby Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr William Newby Name Called: Home Address: 2821 Becketts Ridge Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919 541-5296 Phone (Evening): 919 732-4701 Phone (Cell): Email: newby.william @epa.gov Place of Employment: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Job Title: Contracts Spec. RTP-POD Office of Air &Radiation Year of OC Residence: 1986 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Past experience in City Planning - Community Development- Housing Authority- HUD cost analyst- Masters Degree in Public Administration. Thirty (30) years government experience at EPA, working with Air and radiation Program including the following: Air pollution regulation promulgation and implementation; Research and development projects in the area of electric utilities. Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally (8/9/2013) applied for Commission for the Environment. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 2821 Becketts Ridge is Hillsborough Township, Orange County Jurisdiction. This application was current on: 8/9/2013 4:30:52 PM Date Printed: 11/5/2013 16 Page 1 of 2 Rebecca Ray Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Rebecca Ray Name Called: Home Address: 5617 Jomali Drive Durham NC 27705 Phone (Day): 919-383-0685 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: bbray @nc.rr.com Place of Employment: formerly GlaxoSmithKline Job Title: Director User Centered Design, US Pharma IT Year of OC Residence: 1999 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: Does not apply Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: - Director User Centered Design, US Pharma IT - GlaxoSmithKline - Information Technology Consultant - various pharmaceutical, wholesale, insurance, and manufacturing companies Volunteer Experience: Climate Change Leader - Sierra Club Habitat for Humanity GED Volunteer Instructor Pending: Environmental Stewardship Committee, Duke University Chapel Education: MBA, University of North Carolina - Greensboro BA, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Grant Writing, Grant Consulting Other Comments: Would love to serve on both commissions if meeting schedules do not overlap Duke University Chapel Choir - 1995-present Musical performance experience Previous involvement: Gallery Players Community Theater Musical Arranger, 8-member sacred music STAFF COMMENTS: Ms. Ray first applied 17 Page 2 of 2 Rebecca Ray for Arts Commission and Commisison for the Environment on 3-21-2010. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5617 Jomali Drive, Durham, NC is Eno Township, Orange County Jurisdiction. This application was current on: 3/21/2010 2:50:23 PM Date Printed: 11/5/2013