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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-17-2014-11dORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 17, 2014 Action Agenda Item No. 11 -d SUBJECT: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors — Appointment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover Membership Roster Recommendation Application for Person Recommended Applicant Interest List Applications for Persons on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk's Office, 245 -2130 1 PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a second full term Ms. Terri Buckner ending 06/30/2014. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE Ms. Terri Buckner Natural Resources 06/30/2017 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making an appointment to the Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors. Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Meeting Times: 7:00 p.m. second and fourth Thursday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Andrea Orbich Meeting Place: the OWASA Community Room and Chapel Hill Town Ha Positions: 9 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919 - 968 -4421 Description: The Board of Commissioners appoints two members. This board establishes operating policies on a range of issues including billing, budgeting, personnel, purchasing, rates, reimbursement agreements, and water and sewer extensions. It also reviews and approves general system development. Edwin Kerwin is the Executive Director. Mr. Michael M. Hughes PE 8112 Orange Grove Road Chapel Hill NC 27516 Terri Buckner 2 306 Yorktown Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Thursday, April 24, 2014 Day Phone: 560- 4326x3026 Evening Phone: FAX: E -mail: mmh @mmhpe.com Day Phone: 919 - 962 -5090 Evening Phone: FAX: E -mail: tbuckner @ibiblio.org Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Township: Bingham Resid /Spec Req: County Special Repr: County Sex: Female Race: Caucasian Township: Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req: County Special Repr: County First Appointed: 06/19/2012 Current Appointment: 06/19/2012 Expiration: 06/30/2015 Number of Terms: 1 First Appointed: 08/23/2011 Current Appointment: 08/23/2011 Expiration: 06/30/2014 Number of Terms: 1 Page 1 2 W 3 �/ ® A ORANGE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY A ■ A public, non profit agency providing water, sewer and reclaimed water services to the Canboro- Chapel Hill community. February 7, 2014 FEB 1 2 2014 1 Chair Barry Jacobs Orange County Board of Commissioners Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Chair aeobs; ��- This letter is to inforin you that Terri Buckner's tern as a Board Member of the Orange Water and Sewer Authority ( OWASA) will expire on June 30, 2014. Ms. Buckner tools her Oath of Office on August 25, 2011 and has served one full term. She filled the expired tern of Joyce Preslar. Ms. Buckner Chars the Board's Natural Resources and Technical Systems Committee and is a ineinber of the Finance and Coniniunity Engagement Committees. OWASA Board Members ordinarily serve a tern of three years, and Terri is eligible for re- appointment according to the wishes of the Board of County Commissioners. Typically, the terms of three of the nine members expire each year. Attached please find information to assist you and the County Commissioners with recruiting and selecting members to the OWASA Board of Directors. We know you share our view of the importance of ?maintaining a good balance of skills, experience and diversity on the OWASA Board. If we can assist�rgu, please let us know. AI Rin , P.E., Chair OW oard of Directors Enclosures c. Ms. Terri Buckner Mr. Michael Talbert, Interim Orange County Manager Ms. Donna Baker, Orange County Clerk Mr. Tom Freeman, Assistant to the Clerk Ed Kerwin, OWASA Executive Director Andrea Orbich, OWASA Clerk to the Board 400 Jones Ferry Road Equal Opportunity Employer (919) 968 -4421 Carrboro, NC 27510 -2001 Printed on Recycled Paper wiwwowasa.org 4 Page 1 of 1 Terri Buckner 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: Terri Buckner 306 Yorktown Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 919- 962 -5090 919- 942 -9055 919- 672 -8271 tbuckner @ibiblio.org UNC Information Technology Services Project Manager 1977 Chapel Hill Carrboro ETJ Female Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: I currently serve on the OWASA Board of Directors. At OWASA, I am chair of the Natural Resources and Technical Systems committee and a member of the Finance and Community Engagement committees. I am also leading the effort to generate new funds for the Taste of Hope program. Last year, I also served on the Commission for the Environment but found that the OWASA committee work created too many time conflicts. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: OWASA Board of Directors Commission for the Environment Boards /Commissions applied for: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3119/2014 3:50:22 PM Date Printed: 6/9/2014 5 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Andrea Andrea Orbich Contact Phone: Mr Luther Black Day Phone: 919- 605 -4023 Sex: Male 1211 Hummingbird Hill Evening Phone: 919- 605 -4023 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27517 Cell Phone: 919 - 605 -4023 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: lukeblack3 @gmail.com Date Applied: 01/08/2014 Skills: Also Serves On: Mr. Robert Campbell Day Phone: 919- 933 -6210 Sex: Male 1711 Purefoy Drive Evening Phone: 919- 960 -3455 Race: African American Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: rplcampbell @gmail.com Date Applied: 02/27/2012 Skills: Chapel Hill Joint Planning Area Reside Also Serves On: Historic Rogers Road Task Force (CURRENTLY NOT Skills: Chapel Hill Township Mr. Raymond (Ray) DuBose Day Phone: 919- 929 -4541 Sex: Male 103 Easy Street Evening Phone: 919 - 929 -4541 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 919- 619 -6402 Township: Bingham E -mail: ray.e.dubose @gmail.com Date Applied: 03/20/2014 Skills: Also Serves On: Dr James Fickle Day Phone: 919 933 4719 Sex: Male 101 Steeplechase Road Evening Phone: 919 933 4719 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hi1127514 NC 27514 Cell Phone: 708 205 0255 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: jimsfickle @aol.com Date Applied: 12/27/2013 Skills: Agricultural Research Also Serves On: Mr. Zachary Giles Day Phone: 9103087228 Sex: Male 8000 Oak Pointe Court Evening Phone: 9103087228 Race: Caucasian Mebane NC 27302 Cell Phone: 9103087228 Township: Cedar Grove E -mail: zach.s.giles @gmail.com Date Applied: 02/26/2014 Skills: Also Serves On: Dr. Barry Katz Day Phone: 9193835178 Sex: Male 5801 Cascade Drive Evening Phone: 9193835178 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 9193835178 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: bakatz @nc.rr.com Date Applied: 12/16/2013 Skills: Also Serves On: Thursday, April 24, 2014 Page 1 of 2 6 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Andrea Orbich Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Contact Phone: 919 - 968 -4421 Mr. Patrick Lake Day Phone: 919- 240 -4339 Sex: Male 105 Madera Lane Evening Phone: 919- 240 -4339 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27517 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill Chapel Hill NC 27514 E -mail: patrickmlake@nc.rr.com Date Applied: 04/20/2012 Skills: Also Serves On: Date Applied: 04/22/2012 Mr. Julian R. (Randy) Marshall 3826 Riders Trail Hillsborough NC 27278 Skills: Mr. Lester Mebane Sr. 204 Tinnin Road Efland NC 27243 Skills: Day Phone: 919- 929 -5706 Evening Phone: 919 - 929 -5706 Cell Phone: 919- 270 -6411 E-mail: pickardmountain @mindspring.com Also Serves On: Day Phone: 919 563 0466 Evening Phone: Cell Phone: E -mail: mosesmebane @aol.com Also Serves On: Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Township: Bingham Date Applied: 04/17/2014 Sex: Male Race: Akan American Township: Hillsborough Date Applied: 04/21/2012 Patrick Mulkey 8702 stanford rd. chapel hill NC 27516 Skills: Day Phone: 9199423814 Evening Phone: 9199423814 Cell Phone: n/a E -mail: mulkey74 @gmail.com Also Serves On: Sex: Race: Township: Date Applied: Male Caucasian Bingham 03/20/2014 Mrs Karin Pecaut Day Phone: 919- 967 -1183 Sex: Female 142 Kingston Dr Evening Phone: 919- 967 -1183 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: langbehn _pecaut@yahoo.com Date Applied: 04/22/2012 Skills: Accountant Also Serves On: Ms. Lydia Wegman Day Phone: 919 - 382 -1904 Sex: Female 5704 Cascade Drive Evening Phone: 919 - 382 -1904 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919 - 886 -8775 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: lnwegman@gmail.com Date Applied: 12/20/2013 Skills: Also Serves On: Commission for the Environment Thursday, April 24, 2014 Page 2 of 2 tl Page 1 of 2 Luther Black 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 Luther Black 1211 Hummingbird Hill Chapel Hill NC 27517 919- 605 -4023 919- 605 -4023 919- 605 -4023 lukeblack3 @gmail.com GlaxoSmithKline Senior Advisor, Quality Assurance 1996 Chapel Hill Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: We actively give to charity, but are not members of any organization. That s partly why I would like to be involved, so I can give back to the community. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards /Commissions applied for: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have an education in Chemistry, and work in the pharmaceutical field in Quality. My grandfather was part of the PWC in Fayetteville, and I am familiar with what this department normally does, via that exposure. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To give back to the community. Conflict of Interest: E:? Page 2 of 2 Luther Black Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Background, education and experience relevant to this board: am active antique collector ranging across numerous subject matter areas, and I have worked to restore a lot of the items I have acquired through working with certified members of the American Institute of Conservation. I am also interested in old homes and restoration of homes, particularly hand hewn timbers and colonial style architecture. My interests have taught me a lot, and I feel I could add something to the board, if considered. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To give back to the community. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 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. I have not worked on other boards for the county, however, I do work in a matrixed environment at GSK (employer) and have to interface with a number of departments globally and operated under a budget when representing the community externally. I have a wide range of interests, skills, and education that position me well for supporting rolls in public works as well as public restoration /conservation. In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the worklvolunteer experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. My background and education are stated above. My attention to detail and quality, in all that I do, due to my line of work, will be quite useful in roles like these. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? To represent the entire county in a fair and balanced manner, with the best interest of the community at large. The voice of a public representative should be a conduit for which others can feed their concerns. I want to be that advocate for the community. What is OWASA's role in growth /development issues? OWASA s role is to ensure management of the supply and demand for public works that function in tandem with the growning population and ever - changing climate of both the home and work spaces around us. The best - managed decisions are well- informed and debated in a public forum with subject matter experts there to vett the topic(s) with the right questions. OWASA is the forum for those discussions. Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/8/2014 10:00:14 PM Date Printed: 4/24/2014 PC Page 1 of 2 Robert Campbell 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. Robert Campbell 1711 Purefoy Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 919- 933 -6210 919- 960 -3455 rplcampbell @gmail.com Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Chef 1949 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Twnsp + C.H. JPA Male African American Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards /Commissions applied for: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Food Service - 1973 to present, USN 1969 -1973, Construction Worker 1964-1967 Volunteer Experience: Community Organizer 1973 to present - Rogers Eubanks Neighborhood Association, volutneer difision of Prison Community Volunteer Program, Chapel Hilll /Carrboro - NAACP CEER - Coalition to End Environmental Racism. Education: Chapel Hill - Carrboro City School, USA - Job Crop US, NAVY Durham TECH. Other Comments: Have worked as a volunteer to educate community /Resident to promote clean water, clean air, safe commmunities, to improve the quality of life for all residents. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Chapel Hill Planning Board 1/18/2007. Applied 2/27/2012 for Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1711 Purefoy Dr. is in the Chapel Hill Jurisdiction, New Hope FireTax, 10 Page 2 of 2 Robert Campbell CH Township. JPA Transition area. This application was current on: 2/27/2012 Date Printed: 4/24/2014 11 Page 1 of 3 Raymond (Ray) DuBose 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. Raymond (Ray) DuBose 103 Easy Street Chapel Hill NC 27516 919- 929 -4541 919- 929 -4541 919- 619 -6402 ray.e.dubose @gmail.com UNC Chapel Hill (retired) Director, Energy Services 1975 Bingham County Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Director, South Orange Rescue Squad Chair, Advisory Board, State Employees Credit Union, Carrboro Branch Member, International District Energy Association (Chair of the Board of Directors 2000- 2002) National Research Council Committee on the Architect of the Capitol Power Plant, 2008- 2009 U.S. judge for the Global District Energy Climate Award 2013 Member, Professional Engineers of North Carolina Member, National Society for Professional Engineers Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards /Commissions applied for: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. I recently retired from UNC Chapel Hill as Director for Energy Services after over 37 years of total service. My responsibilities included management of energy and other utilities to the University campus buildings including water, wastewater, and reclaimed water. I have worked closely with OWASA from its creation until my retirement. I provided leadership during the negotiations with OWASA for the reclaimed water system and during the design and construction of the system. This system has allowed the University with other conservation measures we implemented to significantly conserve water supply resources which are valuable to the entire community. 12 Page 2 of 3 Raymond (Ray) was involved with University sustainability programs. I was a charter member of the Universitya €TMs Sustainability Coalition and served on the Sustainability Advisory Committee, a pan- University committee which advised the Provost and the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration on sustainability matters. I provided leadership in the creation of the Universitya €TMS Climate Action Plan and managed the implementation of the plan. As part of the plan, I led the University team that partnered and contracted with Orange County for the Landfill Gas Project. The successful completion and current operation of this project will allow the Universitya €TMs Carolina North Campus to be carbon neutral for many years by preventing the escape of the potent greenhouse gas from the County landfill and using that gas to generate green power. was the director of a large department responsible for the provision of energy, water, reclaimed water, wastewater, and stormwater services to a very large university teaching and research campus including a major teaching hospital and regional trauma center. I was responsible for the budget, personnel management, and general direction of the department. My work with OWASA provided me knowledge of its budget, organization, and business and political drivers. I believe all of my experience and knowledge is relevant and would be valuable for service on the OWASA Board. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: enjoyed working with OWASA during my entire career at UNC Chapel Hill. I recognize that OWASA is a valuable and critical asset to Orange County. The provision of reliable, clean, and efficient services to the community at a reasonable cost is absolutely necessary to sustain a viable community. I understand the important part OWASA has in the community and understand its business and operations and understand the importance of its stewardship of natural resources. I understand the importance of resiliency for the community to recover following severe weather and the critical role that OWASA plays. I believe my background is relevant, and that I can contribute to moving OWASA forward by serving on its Board of Directors. I am willing to commit the time necessary to serve. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 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. I was the director of a large department of UNC Chapel Hill. I was responsible for the budget which exceeded $100 million annually. The department had 150 employees for which I was responsible. I was a supervisor within the department from 1977 until my retirement in 2012. 1 was the head of the department from 1999 until my retirement. During that period I was named Interim Executive Director for Facilities Services, a department with over 1300 employees. I held those responsibilities for six months until a permanent arrangement was made. 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 have been in volunteer organizations my entire career. Perhaps the most valuable is my experience in the International District Energy Association (see www.districtenergy.org), a trade association for owners, operators, vendors, and service providers for the district energy industry. District energy is the provision of energy services to a campus or a group of municipal buildings. This is not unlike OWASA provides water and wastewater services to the community. During my 30 years with the IDEA, I have served on multiple committees including 9 years on the Board of Directors with terms as Vice Chair (2 years) and Chair (2 years). IDEA is a 1000+ member association with revenues exceeding $1 million per year. 13 Page 3 of 3 Raymond (Ray) What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? OWASA s Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of the organization with authority over rates, budget, property acquisition, policy, etc. The Executive Director of OWASA reports to the Board. I hope to help sustain and contribute to the continued efforts toward quality and efficiency of the critical services OWASA provides. Future planning, budgeting for the short and long term, and business with integrity are all things to which I can support. What is OWASA's role in growth /development issues? OWASA must provide services regardless of growth of the community. OWASA must employ long range planning to accommodate the needs of the community however it wants to grow. It simply would not be satisfactory to react to growth after the fact nor to increase system capacities long before they are needed, but rather to have the right capacities in the systems at the right time. OWASA must be participate in conversations about growth to be prepared to provide water and sewer services. OWASA must advise community leaders the impacts of their decisions about growth in the community on OWASA s systems, operation, and cost. Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/20/2014 4:43:23 PM Date Printed: 4/24/2014 14 Page 1 of 2 James Fickle 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 James Fickle 101 Steeplechase Road Chapel Hill27514 NC 27514 919 933 4719 919 933 4719 708 205 0255 jimsfickle @aol.com Retired CC &BW 1997 Chapel Hill Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Volunteer with NC Botanic Garden in Chapel Hill Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards /Commissions applied for: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: BS / MS / PhD degrees from Texas Tech University in Agronomy (soils & crops) followed by nearly 40 years of applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture have made me aware of the critical need to properly manage water resources. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Water resources (availability, supply, conservation, reclaimation) are a preeminent issue for all society even now and will become moreso in the future. I hope my technical background will be of use to OWASA. Conflict of Interest: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: 15 Page 2 of 2 Durham Technical Community College Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors James Fickle Please listlexplain your experience, either professionally and /or from other boards /commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management. Professionally, my positions involved budgetary responsibility (up to $2 M annually) and management of direct reporting personnel (up to 14). 1 am aware of the needs for planning, implementation, and oversight of these resources while maintaining focus on the tasks assigned. In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the workivolunteer experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. University and industry work in soils, crops, regulatory affairs (company representative with EPA,OPP). Over the years, I have worked with irrigation so am conversant with water use in agriculture. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Provision for supply, delivery and stewardship of water resources for Orange County. I have no specific items to accomplish, but do have an interest in water reuse as a means of minimizing impact on available resources. What is OWASA's role in growth /development issues? I think OWASA works within the larger needs of county and its municipalities. Therein the provision, delivery and stewardship of water resources is the specific perview of OWASA. Where growth and development is under consideration of the various branches of county and municipal government, OWASA would be active in helping to implement those items having to do with water. Other Comments: I would like to serve on the OWASA board as water availability, use and quality are paramount to the county's future. I suggest my technical background in agriculture will allow me to quickly become knowledgeable on local issues and challenges. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied 9/24/2010 for OWASA Board of Directors, Agricultural Preservation Board and Durham Technical Community College Board of Directors. UPDATED APPLICATION FOR OWASA 04/16/2011. UPDATED APPLICATION FOR OWASA 04/22/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: Steeplechase Road is in Chapel Hill Township and Chapel Hill Jurisdiction. Updated application with additional questions answered for OWASA 12/27/2013. This application was current on: 12/27/2013 6:59:24 PM Date Printed: 4/24/2014 16 Page 1 of 2 Zachary Giles 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. Zachary Giles 8000 Oak Pointe Court Mebane NC 27302 9103087228 9103087228 9103087228 zach.s.giles @gmail.com GlaxoSmithKline LC /MS Field Service Engineer 2008 Cedar Grove County Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: I have ran races (5k, marathon) for the American Cancer Society. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards /Commissions applied for: Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a BS in chemistry and have worked for the pharmaceutical industry for 6+ years. My sister is a pathologist fellow at UNC -CH hospitals, and I come from a family of nurses so I have been exposed to the healthcare industry for a number of years without actually being affiliated to any specific entity. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Everyone has experienced changes to their personal healthcare in some way, shape, or form and I want to become more involved in those changes. Conflict of Interest: 17 Page 2 of 2 Zachary Giles Mebane Board of Adjustment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I reside in the community of Mebane and I foresee changes in the community especially in the Orange County part of the community. I would like to become involved in future zoning regulations that could affect my part of the community. I also have an MBA and my profession is more scientific so I am exploring venues to cultivate my business skill set. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: See Above. Conflict of Interest: I live in Mebane and could be directly affected by decisions made by this board. Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My mother was the town clerk for my hometown (Linden NC) and was actively involved in water /sewer planning and bill payment. and as a child I assisted her with office duties. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Residents in my part of the county are on well water, and it s full of particulate (red clay). This is a problem everyone in my community faces, and I would like to help bring public water /sewer to my community if possible. Conflict of Interest: could benefit directly from decisions made by this board. Supplemental Questions: 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. I have a MBA from Elon University (graduated May 2013), and my mother has worked for the public works in my hometown (Linden NC). I assisted her with office duties (i.e. billing and meter reading). 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 currently work with LC /MS analytic equipment that is used in the water testing industry (although I work in pharmaceuticals) What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? To provide clean water and functional sewer to the residents of Orange County. What is OWASA's role in growth /development issues? To provide and maintain the infrastructure needed (i.e. pipes and meters) in providing water /sewer to Orange County residents, and to ensure quality control testing on water samples. Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/26/2014 1:18:11 PM Date Printed: 4124/2014 18 Page 1 of 3 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: 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: 19 Page 2 of 3 Barry Katz Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors 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 workivolunteer 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 worklvolunteer experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. worked and performed in environmental sciences field for 26 years. 441 Page 3 of 3 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: 4/24/2014 21 Page 1 of 3 Patrick Lake 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. Patrick Lake 105 Madera Lane Chapel Hill NC 27517 919- 240 -4339 919- 240 -4339 patrickmlake@nc.rr.com Self- Employed Chapel Hill Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards /Commissions applied for: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: AquaHealth, Inc, Wrentham, MA July 2005 -April 2007 National Sales Manager Reporting directly to the President of the company. Responsible for numerous aspects of sales including recommendation and implementation of water purification systems including micro filtration, deionization and reverse osmosis systems. Have also managed production, pricing, billing, and service, orders and inventory levels in a Customer Service Management capacity. Additionally tasked with managing relationship between Sales and Operations functions. Assisted in the fine - tuning of sales management software for company's unique needs. (Access and ACT!) Accomplishments include generating collaboration and communication between Sales and Operations teams; Expanding relationships with customers to ensure value and trust 22 Page 2 of 3 Patrick Lake are established and maintained. Continuously review, assess and create individualized strategies for improving profitability for selected customer accounts. Implemented evaluation tool to assess and review third -party service providers to better manage expenses related to account management and maintenance, resulting in 12% reduction in expenses associated with servicing accounts. In product development arena, worked as part of the team to identify new product offerings; introducing new markets and market segments [military]. Streamlined specific operations functions to increase productivity, reduce expenses, and upgrade operations capability by introducing technology -based solutions. Decathlon, USA, Wilmington, MA February 2002 - July 2005 Board of Directors /Store Manager Responsible for management of a $6MM P &L for one of the highest- margin Decathlon retail stores, which experienced the highest net profit of all stores. Responsibilities included attending and presenting at corporate headquarters meetings in Lille, France, implementing and managing all aspects of a foreign business model in the United States market. Additional areas of responsibility included developing local and global strategies in the areas of product development, including assessing Decathlon branded product line and determining appropriate product mix for selected products in US market. Directly responsible for logistics, budgeting, and talent management, managing over 50 managers and associates in my store. Also focused on product and sales cycle training, and participated in development of corporate marketing programs. Was the only associate qualified to certify "trainers" in the US for sales and business management programs for the company. Sun Trust Banks Inc, Washington, DC May 1996— December 2001 Private Client Advisor in Wealth Management Group Successfully managed all aspects of the bank's financial relationship with a subset of highest net -worth & politically sensitive individuals. Role included selling clients on individually- managed investment accounts, structuring their portfolios, and selling various financial instruments and financing options. Effectively counseled clients on estate planning & business succession issues, negotiated terms & conditions on lending instruments. Personally responsible for providing an increased interest spread of 200 basis points and 9% fee revenue for the Wealth Management Group. Strong sales focus. Branch Manager Effectively administered the sales & operations of a key branch with deposits in excess of $100 million. Results included exceeding annual revenue goal by 21 % while realizing HR targets for staff development & enrichment (product, sales and customer service training) for all branch employees. Also had additional responsibilities of a company -wide sales trainer. Nathan & Lewis Securities, Baltimore, MD August 1995 —May 1996 Registered Representative Attained portfolio objectives within the client's risk tolerance, liquidity needs & tax implications through effective & timely selling in various security purchases including: stocks; bonds; mutual funds; and options. 23 Page 3 of 3 University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD BA, Political Science Patrick Lake Certified Water Specialist (CWS -1) — Water Quality Association Association NASD Series 7 (General Securities license) Trust Administration, Personnel, Sales, Investments & Time Management Training United States Army Military Police /Military Intelligence Top Secret Clearance 1988-1992 US Army Achievement Award; Meritorious Service Medal; Good Conduct Award Honorable Discharge Volunteer Experience: Rotary Club International Potomac, MD Board Of Directors American Literacy Council Board of Directors Montgomery County, MD USA Boxing Certified Referee and Timekeeper Education: B.A University of Maryland, Politics - 2001 M.P.A. North Carolina State University (Candidate) Other Comments: I am a Certified Water Specialist and belong to the Water Quality Association of America. (WQA) STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors 12/1/08. UPDATED APPLICATION 04/21/2011 FOR INTEREST LIST OWASA. UPDATED APPLICATION 04/20/2012 FOR OWASA. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 105 Madera Lane, Chapel Hill is Chapel Hill township, CHPL jurisdiction. This application was current on: 4/20/2012 Date Printed: 4/24/2014 24 Page 1 of 2 Julian (Randy) Marshall 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: Mr. Julian (Randy) Marshall Jr. 3826 Riders Trail Hillsborough NC 27278 919 929 -5706 919 270 -6411 pickardmountain @mindspring.com Retired CH /Carrboro School System former elementary school principal 1970 Bingham Rural Area Resident Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards /Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: 32 years with the Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools, 27 as principal of Carrboro Elementary. Volunteer Experience: 9.5 years on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen; Orange Co Visitors Bureau; PTA Thift Shop Board Carrboro Parks and Recreation Commission; Sister Cities Board Currently serving on OUT Board Education: Durham High School; Duke University; Elon College, AB degree; UNC -CH, Master of Arts in Teaching UNC -CH, Advanced Administrative Certification -Sixth Year Other Comments: 25 Page 2 of 2 Julian (Randy) STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied to the Unified Transportaion Advisory Committee 7/28/2005. Originally applied for O.C. Planning Board 5/22/2008. UPDATED APPLICATION 10 -25 -2010 FOR PLANNING BOARD. UPDATED APPLICATION 02/13/2012 FOR PLANNING BOARD. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 3826 Riders Trail is in Bingham Township in Orange County. NEW APPLICATION 05/17/2012 TO SERVE ON OWASA BOARD. As an active citizen of Orange County I have followed the activities of the OWASA Board since its inception even attending the closing of the damn on Cane Creek. I feel I am somewhat familiar with many of the issues the Board wold be considering. I would hope I could make a contribution by representing the BOCC on the OWASA Board. This application was current on: 8/24/2012 Date Printed: 4/24/2014 26 Page 1 of 2 Lester Mebane Sr. 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. Lester Mebane Sr. 204 Tinnin Road Efland NC 27243 919 563 0466 mosesmebane @aol.com Retired na 1948 Hillsborough JPA (Joint Planning Area) Male African American Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards /Commissions applied for: Hillsborough Planning Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Department of Public Works Private duty health care provider Deveroux adult care provider American Express Volunteer Experience: Community Cleanup Walk for hunger(through the Church) Crop walk(through the church) 27 Page 2 of 2 Lester Mebane Sr. Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied 1113/2010 for Hillsborough Planning Board and OWASA Board of Directors. 05/01/2011 updated OWASA Interest. UPDATED OWASA INTEREST 04/21/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 204 Tinnin Road, Efland, NC 27243 is in Cheeks Township and Orange county Jurisdiction. This application was current on: 4/21/2012 Date Printed: 4/24/2014 W Page 1 of 2 Patrick Mulkey 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: Patrick Mulkey 8702 stanford rd. chapel hill NC 27516 9199423814 9199423814 n/a mulkey74 @gmail.com Stanford Farm owner /manager 1984 Bingham Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: none Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: County Recreation & Parks Boards /Commissions applied for: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Have been affected by the OWASA decisions in Bingham Township and have an understanding of the history of OWASA. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I bring a different voice that is not present on the OWASA Board presently Conflict of Interest: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and /or from other boards /commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management. Have a business that require a budget. 29 Page 2 of 2 Patrick Mulkey 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. Have worked with youth at the middle and high school level. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? To serve the residents of Orange County and I do not answer to any special interest group. 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. In addition to what I stated before I bring a voice that is not present at the table now. 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. have worked within my community to make sure their voices are heard. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Common sense approach and a voice for common resident. What is OWASA's role in growth /development issues? When you extend service into an area it will promote growth and you have to be able to meet the demand. OWASA should not be in the growth and development business. That is for the elected leaders and private sector. Other Comments: Re- submitted application 03/20/2014. This application was current on: 3/20/2014 8:00:43 PM Date Printed: 4/24/2014 11 Page 1 of 2 Karin Pecaut 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: Mrs Karin Pecaut 142 Kingston Dr Chapel Hill NC 27514 919- 967 -1183 919- 967 -1183 langbehn_pecaut @yahoo.com Town of Carrboro Staff Accountant 1999 Chapel Hill Female Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards /Commissions applied for: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: I have over 15 years corporate experience including 10 years with IBM. Currently employed as the accountant for the Town of Carrboro. Volunteer Experience: Member of the Accounting Advisory Committee at ACC. Former volunteer treasurer for Carolina Kinder (non - profit organization) Education: M.S. in Accounting from UNC Greensboro. M.S. (equiv) in Computer Science from University of Kaiserslautern in Germany. Licensed CPA in the state of North Carolina. Other Comments: I am interested in learning more about our areas water resources, water conservation, and North Carolina's watersheds. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for OWASA BOD 8/24/2010. UPDATED APPLICATION 04/22/2012 FOR OWASA. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 142 Kingston Drive is in Chapel Hill Township, Chapel Hill Jurisdiction. Page 2 of 2 Karin Pecaut 31 This application was current on: 4/22/2012 Date Printed: 4/24/2014 32 Page 1 of 3 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 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: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: 33 Page 2 of 3 Supplemental Questions: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Lydia Wegman Please list the workivolunteer 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? 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 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. 34 Page 3 of 3 Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Lydia Wegman Please listlexplain 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? 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 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: 4/24/2014