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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 20, 2014
SUBJECT: Commission for the Environment — Appointments
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover
Membership Roster
Recommendation Letter
Applications for Persons Recommended
Applicant Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest List
Action Agenda
Item No. 11 -c
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Clerk's Office, 245 -2130
PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Commission for the Environment.
BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration:
• The Commission recommends moving Lydia Wegman from (Position #3) At -Large Land
Resources to (Position #2) At -Large Air Quality (please see attached recommendation
letter) ending 12/31/2016.
• Appointment to a first partial term (Position #3) At -Large Land Resources for Mr. William
Kaiser ending 12/31/2014.
• Appointment to a first full term (Position #6) At -Large for Mr. Clifford Leath ending
12/31/2016.
• Appointment to a first full term (Position #8) At -Large for Ms. Judy Miller ending
12/31/2016.
POSITION NO.
NAME
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE
EXPIRATION DATE
2
Ms. Lydia Wegman
At -Large / Air Quality
12/31/2016
3
Mr. William Kaiser
At-Large Land Resources
12/31/2014
6
Mr. Clifford Leath
At -Large
12/31/2016
8
Ms. Judy Miller
At-Large
12/31/2016
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making appointments to the Commission for
the Environment.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Commission for the Environment
Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Rich Shaw
Meeting Place: Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2514
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular
emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives
and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations.
Dr. May Becker
Day Phone: 919 - 969 -7439
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
09/21/2010
Evening Phone:
Race: Undesignated
Current Appointment:
12/13/2011
1
511 Cotton St.
FAX:
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2014
Chapel Hill NC 27516
E -mail: tomatocutter @yahoo.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number Of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
VACANT
Day Phone:
Sex:
First Appointed:
Evening Phone:
Race:
Current Appointment:
2
FAX:
Township:
Expiration:
12/31/2013
E -mail:
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Air Quality
Ms. Lydia Wegman
Day Phone: 919 - 382 -1904
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
11/19/2013
Evening Phone: 919- 382 -1904
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
11/19/2013
3
5704 Cascade Drive
FAX:
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2014
Chapel Hill NC 27514
E -mail: lnwegman @gmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number Of Terms:
1
Special Repr: Land Resources
Mr. Loren Hintz
Day Phone: 919- 933 -8987
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
01/27/2009
Vice -Chair
Evening Phone:
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
12/10/2013
4
804 Kings Mill Rd.
FAX:
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2016
Chapel Hill NC 27517
E -mail: ldhintz @bellsouth.net
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr: Biological Resources
Ms. Donna E Jones
Day Phone: 919- 483 -8811
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
05/21/2013
Evening Phone: 919- 471 -6222
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
05/21/2013
5
301 Grand Oak Drive
FAX:
Township: Hillsborough
Expiration:
12/31/2015
Hillsborough NC 27278
E -mail: DJ47077 @glaxowellcome.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr: Water Resources
Thursday, March 06, 2014
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Commission for the Environment
Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Rich Shaw
Meeting Place: Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2514
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular
emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives
and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations.
VACANT
Day Phone:
Sex:
First Appointed:
Evening Phone:
Race:
Current Appointment:
6
FAX:
Township:
Expiration:
12/31/2013
E -mail:
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
Special Repr: At -Large
Dr. Jan Sassaman
Day Phone: 919 - 933 -1609
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
12/13/2011
Chair
Evening Phone: 919- 933 -1609
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
12/10/2013
7
201 Bolinwood Drive
FAX: 919- 933 -0824
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2016
Chapel Hill NC 27514
E -mail: jan.sassaman @gmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
VACANT
Day Phone:
Sex:
First Appointed:
Evening Phone:
Race:
Current Appointment:
8
FAX:
Township:
Expiration:
12/31/2013
E -mail:
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
Special Repr:
Ms. Jeanette O'Connor
Day Phone: 703 - 678 -6893
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
05/21/2013
Evening Phone: 703- 678 -6893
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
05/21/2013
9
116 S Peak Dr.
FAX:
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2014
Carrboro NC 27510
E -mail: jeanette.oconnor @gmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
1
Special Repr:
Mr. Peter Cada
Day Phone: 919 -485 -8278
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
09/21/2010
Evening Phone: 919- 599 -9866
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
12/13/2011
10
420 Coach House Lane
FAX:
Township: Eno
Expiration:
12/31/2014
Hillsborough NC 27278
E -mail: peter.cada @tetratech.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
Thursday, March 06, 2014
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Commission for the Environment
Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Rich Shaw
Meeting Place: Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2514
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular
emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives
and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations.
Mr. David welch
Day Phone: 919- 929 -8391
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
09/21/2010
Evening Phone: 919- 360 -7823
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
12/13/2011
11
20 East Drive
FAX:
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2014
Chapel Hill NC 27516
E -mail: davwelch @hotmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
Mr. Gary Saunders
Day Phone: 919- 733 -1497
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
05/21/2013
Evening Phone: 919- 942 -0045
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
05/21/2013
12
103 Woodshire Lane
FAX: 919- 733 -1812
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2015
Chapel Hill NC 27514
E -mail: gary.saunders@ncdenngov
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr: Engineering
Mr. David Neal
Day Phone: 919- 732 -2156
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
09/21/2010
Evening Phone: 919- 824 -1814
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
12/11/2012
13
323 W Queen St
FAX:
Township: Hillsborough
Expiration:
12/31/2015
Hillsborough NC 27278
E -mail: David.L.Neal @gmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
Mr. Steven Niezgoda
Day Phone: 716- 998 -1490
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
05/21/2013
Evening Phone:
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
05/21/2013
14
524 Patriot's Pointe Drive
FAX:
Township: Hillsborough
Expiration:
12/31/2015
Hillsborough NC 27278
E -mail: Steve.niezgoda@gmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
1
Special Repr: At -Large
Ms. Rebecca Ray
Day Phone: 919- 383 -0685
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
11/19/2013
Evening Phone:
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
11/19/2013
15
5617 Jomali Drive
FAX:
Township: Eno
Expiration:
12/31/2015
Durham NC 27705
E -mail: bbray @nc.rncom
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
1
Special Repr:
Thursday, March 06, 2014
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OBANGE COUNTY
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Department of Environment,
Agriculture, Parks &- Recreation
March 25, 2014
Donna Baker
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Donna:
The Commission for the Environment has three vacancies— positions 42, #6, and 48.
The CFE Membership Committee (Chair & Vice - Chair) has reviewed the current list of
applicants and recommends the following three candidates: William Kaiser ( 43 At
Large), Clifford Leath ( #6 At Large), and Judy Miller ( #8 At Large).
To accommodate Mr. Kaiser in the #3 slot, the committee recommends moving Lydia
Wegman (current CFE member) from position #3 to position #2. The reason is that
position #2 is intended for someone with expertise in Air Quality, and Ms. Wegman
worked for over 30 years with the US Environmental Protection Agency addressing both
legal and policy issues concerning air quality.
The committee also found applicants Barry Katz and Jae Furman qualified to serve if
one or more of the other candidates could not serve.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Rich Shaw
Land Conservation Manager
cc: Jan Sassaman, Chair
Laren Hintz, Vice Chair
NATURAL and CULTURAL. RESOURCES DIVISION
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation
PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: (919) 245 -2510 Fax: (919) 644 -3351
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Lydia Wegman
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
Ms. Lydia Wegman
5704 Cascade Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
919- 382 -1904
919- 382 -1904
919- 886 -8775
Inwegman @gmail.com
Retired from the US Environmental Protection Age
Last job was as Division Director
1990
Chapel Hill
Orange County
Female
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
I currently volunteer at WUNC approximately weekly and work on whatever is needed on
the days I volunteer. I am a member of a large number of charitable organizations,
including the Environmental Defense Fund, NAACP, NAACP Legal Defense Fund,
National Audubon Society, Americares, Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam America,
Amnesty International, Planned Parenthood of America, Habitat for Humanity, American
Civil Liberties Union, National Women s Health Network, League of Conservation Voters,
Earthjustice, and numerous others.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
I have recently been appointed to the Commission for the Environment and will begin
service on the Commission in January.
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a lawyer by training and practiced law for several years both in the private sector and with
the US Environmental Protection Agency before becoming a member of the senior leadership
and policy expert with the EPA. I worked with a large variety of stakeholders, including public
health and environmental organizations, industry, federal, state and local governmental
agencies, environmental justice groups and academics. I believe my over 32 years of work
experience with the EPA, as well as my experience as a private lawyer, will help me to be
effective in working on complex planning issues and work effectively with a broad range of
citizens and advocates. In addition, when I lived in Washington DC I served as a volunteer on
the citizen zoning adjustment committee for Capitol Hill where I lived. My experience in working
with members of my neighborhood and resolving differences of opinion related to development
and additions to existing homes will, I believe, be extremely useful in working on the OC
Planning Board. My education includes a BA from Yale University, and JD from Columbia
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University.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have followed the growth of Orange County since moving here in 1990. 1 am deeply interested
in the development of the county and in ensuring the preservation of the county s rural
character, while recognizing the need for growth and development in appropriate locations. I am
also interested in how growth can be managed to avoid altering irrevocably the beauty of the
county which is the core of its appeal to new residents. I very much want to have an opportunity
to participate in discussions and decisions, to the extent I can, about additions to existing
projects and proposals for new projects in the county.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Please see the answer to this question above.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Please see the answer to this question above.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work /volunteer experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
Please see the answers provided to the question for the Board of Adjustment.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
My husband and I have lived for over 23 years in the county. I love the rural beauty and
character of where we live, off of Mt. Sinai Road, while also loving the vibrancy, retail and
commercial spaces and opportunities for entertainment provided by downtown Chapel Hill,
Carrboro and Hillsborough. I would strive as a participant on the Planning Board to preserve
that balance of services within the county and feel I am well - qualified to do so based on my
many years at the USEPA, where balancing environmental protection and sustainable economic
growth is essential.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
I believe the board s responsibilities are to ensure achievement of the county s long -term
comprehensive plan for development and conservation of open space. These twin goals, which
are linked to the promotion of transportation alternatives, infrastructure development,
conservation of farm and park land and fostering desirable economic growth in designated
areas, are crucial to sustaining the county s virtues for years to come. I hope to be an active
participant on the board, educating myself fully about projects which come before the board, and
raising questions or offering alternative approaches as appropriate. I would very much hope to
be a constructive participant on the board, seeking to reach agreements through compromises
which equitably take into account the needs of various stakeholders.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
Preservation of open space, including farm land and park land while permitting sustainable
growth and economic development. Ensuring consideration of infrastructure and transportation
needs when reviewing applications so that proponents are required to contribute to the provision
of services needed to support their projects. Assuring that environmental justice communities
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are involved in any projects which concern them and that their needs are fully considered.
Preserving the rural buffer,
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
The Planning Board needs to provide leadership in regulating growth. It needs to articulate the
factors that it considers when reviewing projects and consider the way in which proposals are
consistent with or antithetical to the county s long -term plans for growth and preservation of
open space. It must reflect the views and priorities of the BOCC and identify for the BOCC ways
in which a proposal supports, or fails to enhance, the county s comprehensive plan and long-
term priorities.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
As noted more fully in my response to the same question for the Board of Adjustment, I believe that my expertise in
and knowledge of environmental law and policy would enable me to contribute significantly to the implementation of
the Commissioners goals and priorities. I believe my long experience in working with a broad variety of stakeholders
would be invaluable to the Board in helping to understand the many facets of specific projects and help weigh the pros
and cons of such projects in light of the goals and priorities. I am very much committed to the preservation of the
county s rural areas while providing for sustainable growth within the county and believe my capacity to comprehend
and balance the needs of different parties, including environmental justice communities, would be useful in
implementing the goals and priorities.
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Please list /explain your experience, either professionally and /or from other
boards /commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management.
My experience as a leader and manager in the USEPA required me to develop budgets for my
55- person division, address multiple personnel matters and manage the development of
complex regulatory actions with an ever - shrinking budget and workforce. From 1991 to my
retirement in 2013, 1 was a member of the Senior Executive Service at EPA which required me
to lead and manage different organizations over the course of that period. I believe my
experience will be invaluable in helping make decisions on budget matters, including decisions
on where to reduce expenditures, and that my work as a manager will enable me to work with a
wide variety of personnel and stakeholders to develop compromise positions where parties are
not in agreement.
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work /volunteer
experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
My training and experience as a lawyer and an expert in the Clean Air Act will enable me to
understand, interpret and explain complex legal and regulatory requirements. My knowledge of
environmental law and policy will help me work with a broad group of interested parties on
difficult and complex questions affecting the county s environment and desire for sustainable
growth.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
I believe the board is responsible for ensuring a sustainable environment and provide services
appropriate to that goal. I believe the board needs to weigh pressures for expansion and growth
of water and waste infrastructure to ensure that adequate infrastructure and services are
provided within the constraints of the county s budget while protecting the county from
unrestrained expansion of services and ensuring conservation of farm and park land.
What is OWASA's role in growth /development issues?
I believe that OWASA plays a central role in growth and development issues. Access to water
and sewer is essential for large -scale development. If too many hook -ups are provided, the
county may grow exponentially and lose the rural beauty, farm land and park land, all of which
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contribute to making it an exceptionally livable area for its citizens. Making informed and
intelligent decisions, weighing thoughtfully the pressure for repairs and expansion against the
need for preservation and explaining clearly and fully its decisios are key roles for the board.
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.
12/23/13 - New appliction submitted with answers to additional questions from the BOCC.
This application was current on: 12/20/2013 6:07:44 PM Date Printed: 3/6/2014
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William R. Kaiser
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Mr. William R. Kaiser
2112 Markham Dr.
Chapel Hill NC 27514
919- 933 -9794
919- 933 -9794
w_mckaiser @hotmail.com
Retired geologist
Retired geologist
2004
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
NC Botanical Garden volunteer: invasive plant control, prairie and forest management,
trail maintenance at Mason Farm. Climate garden at Totten Center.
Duke Forest: trail development and maintenance, geology tour leader.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Commission for the Environment, Nov.2005 -May 2013, 2 yr as Chair.
New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm Master Plan Committee Member, 2006
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Agricultural Preservation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Preservation of agricultural land will have positive environmental impact. I am conversant with
the county s environmental issues. I d bring geological perspective and relevant volunteer
experience to board discussions. I can investigate and solve technical problems and have
proven written and oral communication skills. I would use them in review of VAD and EVAD
applications.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I wish to see properly planned, sustainable growth in this county.
Conflict of Interest:
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Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
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Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My knowledge of the natural world gained professionally as a geologist, as a CFE member, and
as a volunteer would guide my evaluation of park land.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am conversant with the county s environmental issues. I bring geohydrological perspective,
direct volunteer experience as a former CfE member, and institutional memory to commission
discussions. I have demonstrated leadership. I can investigate and solve technical problems and
have proven written and oral communication skills.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to continue volunteering and working to protect our natural resources. I enjoy debating
environmental issues and interaction with fellow commission members.Among the many county
advisory boards and commissions, I feel best qualified for service on the CfE.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: Extensive research (Univ. of Texas at Austin Bur. Economic Geology)
and industry experience (Exxon) in energy resources, especially coal and natural gas.
Hydrogeologic and geochemical skills for environmental studies e.g., coal gasification,
high -level radioactive waste, mined lands, oil -field waste, geophysical - log analysis,
ground -water flow patterns, aquifer architecture and gravity. Proven written and oral
communication skills.
Volunteer Experience: Volunteered on a regular basis with the Heart of Texas Peace
Corps Association serving two varieties of public agencies and non - profit groups, e.g.
Safe Place, Wild Basin, AIDS Services, Food Bank, Hornsby Bend, Mayfield Park, Tree
Folks, Lower Colo. R. Authority, etc. Peace Corps Volunteer (1963 -65); Ghana, W. Africa,
assigned to Ghana Geological Survey.
Education: The Johns Hopkins University, Ph.D. Geology. University of Wisconsin -
Madison, M.S. Geology; University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.A. Geology.
Other Comments:
STAFF NOTES: Originally applied 4/6/04 for Solid Waste Advisory Board; Commission for
the Environment; and Economic Development Commission. APPLIED 07/28/2013 for
Agricultural Preservation Board and Orange County Parks and Recreation Council.
Address Verification: 2112 Markham Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 is Chapel Hill
Township, Chapel Hill Jurisdiction, and Chapel Hill Town Limits.
Resubmitted application 01/110/2014.
This application was current on: 1/10/2014 Date Printed: 3/6/2014
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Clifford Leath
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
Mr. Clifford Leath
6600 Maynard Farm Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
919.968.0708
919.968.0708
919.357.8181
cliffleath @earthlink.net
1st Choice Cabinetry LLC Raleigh NC
Owner
1994
Bingham
County
Male
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Project EnGage 3 month course
Eno River Association, Past Board Member, Past Finance Committee Chair and current
Finance Committee member. Preserve Rural Orange Board Member
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
I have not served previously on any Orange County Advisory Board
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a proponent of Environmentally sound practices. I currently own a farm, and my family has
farmed in Orange County as far back as 1700
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am interested in seeing environmentally sound practices used in Orange County to safeguard
and protect the environment
Conflict of Interest:
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Clifford Leath
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been a business owner employing folks for 40 years. First in the textile business in
Burlington, and currently in the cabinetry business in Raleigh. I have been active in many
organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, bank board, university advisory boards at NC
State, etc. and understand business.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to see a vibrant sustainable economy in Orange county that creates and maintains
good jobs for our citizens.
Conflict of Interest:
Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have always been a proponent of documenting and preserving, if possible, our heritage sites. I
am a History major, and understand the importance of knowing about and keeping our history
relevant and in the minds of our citizens
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have met with Peter Sandbeck and have an understanding of the scope of work that he is
involved in along with the activities that the commission is involved in, and think that I could add
value with my participation on the commission.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 1/19/2014 11:32:22 AM Date Printed: 3/6/2014
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Judy Miller
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
Ms. Judy Miller
403 Jericho Rd.
Hillsborough NC 27278
919- 732 -9969
919- 241 -3001
jmiller221@hotmail.com
Hillsborough Veterinary Clinic
receptionist
2005
Cedar Grove
Female
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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
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Judy Miller
Volunteer Experience: special event volunteer - hog day, hillsborough clean up
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: 3/6/2014
Applicant Interest Listing
Commission for the Environment
Mr. Paul Dubbeling
4212 Orange Grove Road
Hillsborough NC 27278
Skills: Attorney
Thomas Eisenhart
605 Jones Ferry Rd, Apt TT15
Carrboro NC 27510
Skills:
Mr. Jae Furman
520 Dairy Glen Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Skills: Research Analyst
CAP Marshall Gray Jr
T
304 County Seat Drive
Hillsborough NC 27278
Skills:
Mr. William R. Kaiser
2112 Markham Dr.
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Skills:
Geologist
Skills:
Hydrogeolgic /Geochmical Envimmntal
Skills:
Peace Corps
Dr. Barry Katz
5801 Cascade Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Skills:
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
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by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Rich Shaw
Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2514
Day Phone: 910 -584 -8593
Evening Phone: 910 -584 -8593
Cell Phone:
E -mail: paul.dubbelingggmail.com
Also Serves On:
Day Phone:
9193607468
Evening Phone:
9193607468
Cell Phone:
9193607468
E -mail:
tomeisenhartggmail.com
Also Serves On:
E -mail: yoganatureggmail.com
Sex:
Male
Race:
Caucasian
Township:
Hillsborough
Date Applied:
03/14/2013
Sex:
Male
Race:
Caucasian
Township:
Chapel Hill
Date Applied:
04/16/2014
Day Phone: 919- 725 -7070
Sex:
Male
Evening Phone:
Race:
Caucasian
Cell Phone:
Township:
Chapel Hill
E -mail: yoganatureggmail.com
Date Applied:
11/03/2012
Also Serves On:
Day Phone: 919 -541 -4303 Sex: Male
Evening Phone: 434 -401 -8626 Race: Caucasian
Cell Phone: Township: Hillsborough
E -mail: msgjghotmail.com Date Applied: 11/19/2013
Also Serves On:
Day Phone: 919- 933 -9794
Evening Phone: 919- 933 -9794
Cell Phone:
E -mail: w_mckaiserghotmail.com
Also Serves On:
Also Serves On:
Also Serves On:
Day Phone: 9193835178
Evening Phone: 9193835178
Cell Phone: 9193835178
E -mail: bakatzgnc.rr.com
Also Serves On:
Sex:
Male
Race:
Caucasian
Township:
Chapel Hill
Date Applied:
01/10/2014
Sex:
Male
Race:
Caucasian
Township:
Chapel Hill
Date Applied:
12/16/2013
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Applicant Interest Listing
Commission for the Environment
Mr. Clifford Leath
6600 Maynard Farm Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Skills:
Ms. Judy Miller
403 Jericho Rd.
Hillsborough NC 27278
Skills: Nurse
Skills: Research
Mr William Newby
2821 Becketts Ridge
Hillsborough NC 27278
Skills: Environmental Consultant
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by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Rich Shaw
Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2514
Day Phone:
919.968.0708
Evening Phone:
919.968.0708
Cell Phone:
919.357.8181
E -mail:
cliffleath@earthlink.net
Also Serves On:
Animal Services Advisory Board
Day Phone:
919- 732 -9969
Evening Phone:
919 -241 -3001
Cell Phone:
Bingham
E -mail:
jmiller221@hotmail.com
Also Serves On:
Animal Services Advisory Board
Day Phone: 919 541 -5296
Evening Phone: 919 732 -4701
Cell Phone:
E -mail: newby.william@epa.gov
Also Serves On:
Sex:
Male
Race:
Caucasian
Township:
Bingham
Date Applied:
01/19/2014
Sex:
Female
Race:
Caucasian
Township:
Cedar Grove
Date Applied:
08/18/2011
Sex:
Male
Race:
Caucasian
Township:
Hillsborough
Date Applied:
08/09/2013
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Paul Dubbeling
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Mr. Paul Dubbeling
4212 Orange Grove Road
Hillsborough NC 27278
910- 584 -8593
910- 584 -8593
paul.dubbeling @gmail.com
Horizon Home Rentals
Owner
2012
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Bingham Twnsp
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
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:
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
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.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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.
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Paul Dubbeling
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
Thomas Eisenhart
605 Jones Ferry Rd, Apt TT15
Carrboro NC 27510
9193607468
9193607468
9193607468
tomeisenhart @gmail.com
UNC -CH
Research Assistant
2011
Chapel Hill
Male
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
UNC Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee, Member
UNC Green Labs Committee, Member
Support Circle Member, Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness
Member of University United Methodist Church
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemistry at UNC, but my educational
background includes studies in both the technical and social science aspects of sustainability. I
graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2010 with a B.S. in Chemistry before spending a
year in the UK and earning a M.Sc. in Clean Chemical Technology and Management at The
Queen s University of Belfast. I moved to UNC to begin my Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2011, and for
the past two years I have also served on the Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee
here at UNC. Our task at RESPC is to identify, develop, and fund projects that help increase
energy efficiency on campus and reduce the need for power generated by non - renewable
methods. As a scientist who has spent a number of years carrying out research in the area of
renewable energy development, I am quite familiar with the many environmental problems facing
the planet today. I know that addressing many of these problems is a tall task, but I feel that my
educational background, passion for sustainability and environment, and love of Orange County
will allow me to be a productive member of the Commission for the Environment.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
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Growing up in a rural area and spending hours upon hours outdoors gave me an appreciation for
the environment at a very young age. As I ve grown older, my academic pursuits have reflected
this interest in environmental preservation and protection, and I want to use this passion to serve
our beautiful county and the current and future citizens who inhabit it. After completing my Ph.D.
I do not plan on continuing on the a €oetraditionala€ academic career path, and the idea of
moving into science and environmental policy is of great interest to me. I know that serving on
this commission will provide me with excellent experience in how communities tackle current
and future environmental problems. While I know that I certainly will learn a lot from this
commission, I also feel that I would be an asset to the commission if chosen to serve. I have
quickly grown to love this area of the country, and Orange County in particular, and I genuinely
care about the state of the environment here. My wife and I hope to make it our permanent
home one -day, and wea €TMd like to be able to raise a family in a county that has clean air, safe
water, and wonderful outdoor amenities for all to enjoy.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 4/16/2014 8:01:19 AM Date Printed: 4/29/2014
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Jae Furman
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Mr. Jae Furman
520 Dairy Glen Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
919- 725 -7070
yoganature @gmail.com
Duke University
Institutional Research Analyst
1995
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
None currently. Former conservation chair, New Hope Audubon Society.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Strong interest in protecting the environment. Strengths are in communications, strategic
planning, data analysis.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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: 3/6/2014
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Marshall Gray Jr
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
CAPT Marshall Gray Jr
304 County Seat Drive
Hillsborough NC 27278
919- 541 -4303
434 - 401 -8626
msgj @hotmail.com
US Public Health Service / US EPA Homeland Sec
Progam Manager/ Industrial Hygienist/ Commandi
Hillsborough
Hillsborough Twnshp - In City Limits
Male
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
No current community activities; Member American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienist; Diplomat, American Board of Industrial Hygiene; Commissioned
Officers Association of the US Public Health Service; American Legion
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Served on the Hillsborough Water and Sewer Advisory Committee (2007 - 2009)
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS, Environmental Health, MS Environmental Engineering; Captain - US Public Health Service;
Certified Industrial Hygienist; Commanding Officer USPHS Applied Public Health Team -2 (Epi,
Envr Health, Preventive Services); Multiple national disaster response and recovery (Anthrax,
hurricanes); Currently manage biodefense program across EPA, HHS, DHS, and DoD. Worked
as Environmental Health (Food, Wastewater, Rabies Control) specialist for Commonwealth of
VA prior to Navy Medical Service Corps Commission and USPHS.
I would bring a balanced, objective applied view of public health to the board with the ability to
lead an issue, or support as needed. I am committed to public health through a career of
service and a strong advocate of preventive services to enhance the quality of life of citizens, as
well as the burden on service providers. Additionally, I am an advocate of integrating public
health as a critical element of emergency planning and response. I have, nor desire, no political
or party affiliations, although realize which side often prevails in the balance of science and
politics.
- If considered for nomination, will need to verify any conflict of interest, or appearance of
conflict due to funding originating from Fed HHS or EPA.
- Need to verify residence approval as I have lived in Orange County since 2002, but am
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Marshall Gray Jr
officially a FL resident on military orders (open ended) to NC. Pay local property taxes to
Hillsborough and Orange County.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
11/19/13 - confirmed with the tax office that Mr. Gray was delinquent on vehicle taxes.
11/22/13 - Mr. Gray confirmed that he paid the delingent vehicle tax and this was
confirmed with the tax office. He lives in the Hillsborough Township, jurisdiction county /
Hillsborough City Limits, RI.
This application was current on: 11/19/2013 12:41:19 PM Date Printed: 3/6/2014
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Barry Katz
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
Dr. Barry Katz
5801 Cascade Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
9193835178
9193835178
9193835178
bakatz@nc.rr.com
Retired
Retired
1970
Chapel Hill
Male
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
None. Previously on the Planning Board. Former Chair of Orange Co. Democratic Party
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Previously on the Orange County Planning Board - 6 years
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
PhD in Botany. CEO of company that worked in forests worldwide. Familiar with contract law.
Served on the OC Planning Board for 6 years.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am interested in the future of Orange County and preserving natural areas.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I served on the Planning Board for 6 years. I was CEO of a company for 16 years, so I am
familiar with contract law.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am interested in the future of Orange County
Conflict of Interest:
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Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Barry Katz
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My college background is in biology and geology. My PhD and professional research career was
focused on environmental microbiology. I served 6 years on the OC Planning Board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am interested in the future of Orange County
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work /volunteer experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
My experience on the Planning Board gives me a good background for the Bd of Adj. As CEO of
a company, I have a lot of experience with contract law.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment?
Board members must be disinterested parties to cases. They should know something about the
property rules of the County. They should be long -time residents of Orange County and have a
sense of the various communities and their histories on this county.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Fair resolutions of cases consistent with the rules and diverse interests of Orange County
residents.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
Preventing urban sprawl. Protecting water resources. Balanced tax base. Providing essential
services to residents.
What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth?
The Board makes judgments on cases before it based on the presentations of opposing parties
The suggestion that the Board has a philosophy suggests it should be a politically appointed
Board and not a legal or quasi -legal Board, which it is.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
Try to achieve a consensus that decisions are consistent with these goals and priorities. The
Board acts on cases that should have legal elements that must be considered primary, but in the
context of Orange County goals.
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Please list /explain your experience, either professionally and /or from other
boards /commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management.
My Planning Board experience gives me familiarity with the processes and issues before
OWASA. My environmental educations would also provide relevance.
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work /volunteer
experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
I worked and performed in environmental sciences field for 26 years.
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Barry Katz
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Protect the water quality for future residents. Plan water strategy for the future.
What is OWASA's role in growth /development issues?
OWASA serves the needs of the Urban Services Boundary including Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
They are increasing in density and population size. OWASA has to assure that safe, clean water
is available to meet the long -term needs of these communities. Negotiations with other
communities will be an essential element for these resources and I can deal with that.
Other Comments:
ominated for CPLUC on 5/8/02. Originally applied 4/28/98 for O.C. Planning Board.
Ph.D. V.P. of Microbial Acquisitions and Research Fellow at Mycosearch, Inc. Expertise
in Forest Microbiology. Have lived and worked in Orange County 28 years.) am interested
in supporting ways for the county to fund programs that maintain the quality of life it
presently offers most of its citizens, and extending those good qualities to the rest of its
residents. I want to work on achieving a new comprehensive land use plan and its
implementation in Orange Co. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Local Revenue
Options Education Advisory Committee 2/5/2008. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5801
Cascade Drive, Chapel Hill is Chapel Hill Township in OCPL jurisdiction. UPDATED
INTEREST 04/13/2011 IF ELIGIBLE. UPDATED INTEREST 02/13/2012 FOR
PLANNING BOARD.
12/16/13 - Re- applied under new application.
This application was current on: 12/16/2013 3:29:48 PM Date Printed: 3/6/2014
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William Newby
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background
Mr William Newby
2821 Becketts Ridge
Hillsborough NC 27278
919 541 -5296
919 732 -4701
newby.william @epa.gov
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Contracts Spec. RTP -POD Office of Air &Radiation
1986
Hillsborough
Male
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
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.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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: 3/6/2014