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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 11-06-2014-11b1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 6, 2014 Action Agenda Item No. 11 -b SUBJECT: Agricultural Preservation Board —Appointment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover Membership Roster Recommendation Application for Person Recommended Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk's Office, 245 -2130 PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Agricultural Preservation Board. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a first full term (Position #7) White Cross Volunteer Ag. District for Mr. Gordon Neville ending 09/30/2017. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE EX 7 Mr. Gordon Neville White Cross Volunteer Ag. District 09/30/2017 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • *Position #1 • *Position #2 • *Position #4 • *Position #5 "High Rock /Efland Vol. Ag. District" position. "Cedar Grove Vol. Ag. District" position. "New Hope /Hillsborough Vol. Ag. District" position "Schley /Eno Vol. Ag. District" position. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making an appointment to the Agricultural Preservation 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil Meeting Place: Planning and Agricultural Building Positions: 14 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2522 Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The primary purpose of the Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is to promote the economic and cultural importance of agriculture in the county, and to encourage voluntary preservation and protection of farmland for future production. The Agricultural Preservation Board is a body comprised of up to seven (7) at -large members, plus one (1) member from each of the seven (7) Agricultural Districts in the VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 1 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: E -mail: Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: Special Repr: High Rock/Efland Vol. Ag. Dist. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 2 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: E -mail: Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: Special Repr: Cedar Grove Vol. Ag. Dist. Ms. Kim woods Day Phone: 336 - 599 -1195 Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/07/2011 Co -Chair Evening Phone: 919- 732 -9973 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/07/2011 3 2915 Pearson Rd. FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: Hurdle Mills NC 27541 E -mail: kim_ woods @ncsu.edu Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: Special Repr: Caldwell Vol. Ag. Dist. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 4 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: E -mail: Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: Special Repr: New Hope /Hills. Vol. Ag. Dist. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 5 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: E -mail: Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: Special Repr: Schley /Eno Vol. Ag. Dist. Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Page 1 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil Meeting Place: Planning and Agricultural Building Positions: 14 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2522 Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The primary purpose of the Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is to promote the economic and cultural importance of agriculture in the county, and to encourage voluntary preservation and protection of farmland for future production. The Agricultural Preservation Board is a body comprised of up to seven (7) at -large members, plus one (1) member from each of the seven (7) Agricultural Districts in the Mrs. Renee McPherson Day Phone: 336 - 214 -5965 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/15/2012 Evening Phone: 336 - 214 -5965 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/15/2012 6 3600 Mebane Oaks Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: Mebane NC 27302 E -mail: renee @mcphersonfarms.com Resid/Spec Req: Enhanced VolAgDist Number Of Terms: Special Repr: Cane Creek/Buckhorn Vol. Ag. Dist. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: 7 FAX: Township: Expiration: E -mail: Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: Special Repr: White Cross Vol. Ag. Dist. Mr. Roland Walters Day Phone: 5172041075 Sex: Male First Appointed: 05/15/2007 Evening Phone: same Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/07/2011 8 7119 High Rock Rd FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2013 Efland NC 27243 E -mail: roland.walters @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number Of Terms: 3 Special Repr: Mr. Allan Green Day Phone: 919 - 933 -5105 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/28/2008 Evening Phone: 919- 933 -5105 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/07/2011 9 5604 Dairyland Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 06/30/2014 Hillsborough NC 27278 E -mail: allan @woodcrestfarmnc.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Mr. Howard McAdams Jr Day Phone: 919 - 732 -7701 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/06/2008 Co -Chair Evening Phone: 919- 732 -5552 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/15/2012 10 1616 Efland Cedar Grove Rd. FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 06/30/2015 Efland NC 27243 E -mail: mcadamsfarm @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Page 2 0 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil Meeting Place: Planning and Agricultural Building Positions: 14 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2522 Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The primary purpose of the Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is to promote the economic and cultural importance of agriculture in the county, and to encourage voluntary preservation and protection of farmland for future production. The Agricultural Preservation Board is a body comprised of up to seven (7) at -large members, plus one (1) member from each of the seven (7) Agricultural Districts in the Mr. Joe Thompson Day Phone: 919- 563 -3220 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/24/2009 11 Evening Phone: Race: African American Current Appointment: 05/05/2012 5919 Allie Mae Rd FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2015 Cedar Grove NC 27231 E -mail: ThompsonPrawnFarm @hotmail.co Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number Of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Ms. Lynnette Batt Day Phone: 410- 212 -9835 Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/07/2011 12 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/07/2011 4805 Pleasant Green Road FAX: Township: Eno Expiration: 06/30/2014 Durham NC 27705 E -mail: lynnettebatt@gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Dr. Noah Ranells Day Phone: 336 - 285 -4658 Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/10/2013 13 Evening Phone: 919- 304 -6287 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/10/2013 4122 Buckhorn Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 06/30/2015 Efland NC 27243 E -mail: ficklecreek @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Ms. Ashley Parker Day Phone: 919 - 245 -1008 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/24/2013 14 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 01/24/2013 2211 Laws Store Road FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2015 Hurdle Mills NC 27541 E -mail: ashleymorganparker @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number Of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Page 3 NOR-J"Iti CAROLINA A October 28, 2014 Donna Baker Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 200 South Cameron Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 Subject: Appointment of Mr. Gordon Neville to serve on the Agricultural Preservation Board Dear Ms. Baker: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board is pleased to be able to recommend the appointment of Mr. Gordon Neville to serve as the board's new member representing the White Cross Voluntary Agricultural District. Mr. Neville resides within the White Cross district, where he operates the farm that has been in his family for eight generations. Mr. Neville's farm is presently enrolled in the VAD program as required for district membership. He has completed and submitted a volunteer application form. Members of the APB are actively working to identify other qualified prospective members who own farms enrolled in the VAD program and located within the VAD districts where there are now district member vacancies. The board will forward additional recommendations for those district slots as. soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Peter Sandbeck, Cultural Resources Coordinator cc: Howard McAdams, Chair, Agricultural Preservation Board Kim Woods, Vice Chair, Agricultural Preservation Board David Stancil, Director, Orange County DEAPR orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278, Phone: (919) 245 -2510 Fax: (919) 644 -3351 Page 1 of 2 A. Gordon Neville 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. A. Gordon Neville 1501 Old Greensboro Rd. Chapel Hill NC 27516 919- 932 -6993 919- 932 -6993 919- 593 -0212 patneville1 @gmail.com 1994 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Twnsp Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Member of Grange Board of Trustees Member O /DCA - past V.P. & past president for 2 terms. 10 years member of CHHS Hall of Fame Committee Twice elected to CHHS Hall of Fame (20013 & 2011) Current Chairman of Building & Grounds Committee at Antiock Baptist Church (held for 7 years). Past deacon of Atnitoch Baptist Church (2 terms). Past president of Antioch Baptist Church Men's Club. 54 active year member of NCSU Wolfpack Club & Lifetime member of NCSU Alumni Association. Started original John Caldwell scholarship sponsor. Owner & General Manager of Mt. View Farm Cattle operation. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards /Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am the eighth (8) generation of the Neville family living on Mount View Farm; & it is still an active cow /calf operation (over 100 head). We have a creek and a road named for the Neville family. I have served on numerous Ag. Committees (Grange, O/D CA). Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to be of service to my community and "give back" to this great county. Conflict of Interest: No. 7 Page 2 of 2 Supplemental Questions: A. Gordon Neville Work Experience: Salesman in NC 13 years and 9 years in Philadelphia, Pa. 13 years in National Account selling in Memphis, Tn, Paper Brokering for 5 years Volunteer Experience: Ornage /Durham Cattlesmens President, Jaycees V.P. Various Church activites: Building /Grouds, Budget/Finance, Outreach chairperson Education: Chapel Hill High School and Bachelor of Science fron NCSU. Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Agricultural Center Work Group. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1501 Old Greensboro Rd is in Chapel Hill Township in Orange County. Updated application submitted 10/13/2014. This application was current on: 10/13/2014 Date Printed: 10/16/2014 Applicant Interest Listing Agricultural Preservation Board Mr. Vaughn Compton 1002 Hurdle Mills Road Cedar Grove NC 27231 Skills: Dr James Fickle 101 Steeplechase Road Chapel Hill27514 NC 27514 Skills: Agricultural Research Mr Clay Hudson 104 Williams St PO Box 1051 Carrboro NC 27510 Skills: Agricultural Educator Skills: Landscaping Business Mr. William R. Kaiser 2112 Markham Dr. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Skills: Geologist Skills: Hydrogeolgic /Geochmical Envirmmntal Skills: Peace Corps Miss Danielle Mosley 476 Melanie Court Chapel Hill NC 27514 Skills: Club Nova by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: David Stancil Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2522 Day Phone: 9194284351 Evening Phone: 9194284351 Cell Phone: 9194284351 E -mail: vaughngcomptonfarming.com Also Serves On: E -mail: hudsonclayghotmail.com Day Phone: 919 933 4719 Evening Phone: 919 933 4719 Cell Phone: 708 205 0255 E -mail: jimsticklegaol.com Also Serves On: E -mail: hudsonclayghotmail.com Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Township: Cedar Grove Date Applied: 04/02/2014 Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Township: Chapel Hill Date Applied: 12/27/2013 Day Phone: 919 -593 -0892 Sex: Male Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: hudsonclayghotmail.com Date Applied: 04/23/2012 Also Serves On: w_mckaiserghotmail.com Date Applied: Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Day Phone: 919- 933 -9794 Sex: Male Evening Phone: 919- 933 -9794 Race: Caucasian Cell Phone: 919 933 -9794 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: w_mckaiserghotmail.com Date Applied: 01/10/2014 Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Day Phone: 919- 309 -5685 Sex: Female Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: Dlynnm26ggmail.com Date Applied: 10/01/2014 Also Serves On: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Page 1 of 2 Applicant Interest Listing Agricultural Preservation Board by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: David Stancil Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2522 9 Mr. A. Gordon Neville Day Phone: 919- 932 -6993 Sex: Male 1501 Old Greensboro Rd. Evening Phone: 919- 932 -6993 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 919 -593 -0212 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: patnevillel@gmail.com Date Applied: 10/13/2014 Skills: Community Service Volunteer Also Serves On: Skills: Farmer Also Serves On: Ms. Sheila Thomas -Ambat 103 Hunter Hill Place Chapel Hill NC 27517 Skills: Day Phone: 9192254744 Evening Phone: 9192254744 Cell Phone: 9192254744 E -mail: staemail@yahoo.com Also Serves On: Sex: Female Race: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Date Applied: 07/30/2014 Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Page 2 of 2 10 Page 1 of 2 Vaughn Compton 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. Vaughn Compton 1002 Hurdle Mills Road Cedar Grove NC 27231 9194284351 9194284351 9194284351 vaughn@comptonfarming.com Compton Farm Inc. Farmer 1954 Cedar Grove Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Orange- Durham Cattlemans Association Farm Bureau Board Member Exchange Club Member FFA Alumni President Orange County Livestock Show Leader Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange- Durham Cattlemans Association Orange County Livestock Show Leader Boards /Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have lived in Orange County my entire life. My grandfather and father were both farmers therefore I continued on the tradition of farming. I have been farming since 1975. My family farms tobacco and chickens. With my experience in my farming background I could be very beneficial to this board by having the farmers perspective on the situation. As well as serving on other boards in the community I have a broad spectrum to want to improve my community an help out others. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to serve on this board so the farmers of my county will be properly represented now and in the future. With farming being such a big supplier in the world our voices need to be heard and protected for now and future farmers. By serving on this board I could help with current conditions as well as improving them. I feel that being fully represented in multiple aspects I could bring a lot of beneficial factors to this board. Conflict of Interest: Page 2 of 2 Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: Vaughn Compton 11 This application was current on: 4/2/2014 9:48:19 AM Date Printed: 4/9/2014 12 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: 13 Page 2 of 2 James Fickle 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 Please list /explain 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 work /volunteer 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: 12/30/2013 14 Page 1 of 2 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: Conflict of Interest: 15 Page 2 of 2 Orange County Parks and Recreation Council 1�Jll I IF1i i1:�:F1�'i 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: 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. This application was current on: 7/28/2013 Date Printed: 12/27/2013 16 Page 1 of 2 Danielle Mosley 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: Miss Danielle Mosley 476 Melanie Court Chapel Hill NC 27514 919- 309 -5685 Dlynnm26 @gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2011 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards /Commissions applied for: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: 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: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Club Nova Volunteer Experience: Club Nova 17 Page 2 of 2 Education: Attending school for ged Other Comments: Danielle Mosley STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee, Board of Health, and Agricultural preservation Board on 06/26/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: Melanie Court is Chapel Hill Township, Chapel Hill Town Limits. This application was current on: 6/26/2012 11:06:45 AM Date Printed: 12/27/2013 W Page 1 of 5 Sheila Thomas -Ambat Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Sheila Thomas -Ambat Name Called: Home Address: 103 Hunter Hill Place Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone (Day): 9192254744 Phone (Evening): 9192254744 Phone (Cell): 9192254744 Email: staemail @yahoo.com Place of Employment: City of Raleigh Job Title: Capital Improvement Projects Project Manager /En Year of OC Residence: 2011 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Asian American Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: American Public Works Association Soceity of Women Engineers Licensed Professional Engineer -- NC Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: NA Boards /Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Areas of Proficiency aEoCurrently manages the design and construction of complex stormwater public infrastructure projects from establishment of project scope through completion of construction through communication with City staff, inspectors, design and construction teams; coordinate construction activities with other City Departments, Divisions and outside agencies including consultants, engineers, developers and contractors; and review project progress and quality of construction. Current workload includes a 3.8 M Dam Project and 4M Linear City Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrade. Currently also serves as the Stormwater Master Water Shed and Systems Analysis Project Manager. aEoPreviously -- Nine years of managing staff members and overseeing progressively complex workloads as the Drainage Complaints and Petitions Projects Program Manager. aEoProject manager and water resources technical lead for 70 existing small to mid -sized funded projects with a total construction scope of approximately $4M. Creative in leveraging limited resources and working effectively to maximize productivity within the program. 19 Page 2 of 5 Sheila Thomas -Ambat aEoEffective communication with Council members and elected officials, Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (SMAC), staff and citizens of Raleigh with strong influencing skills to reach the goals of the Petitions Program. aEoMulti agency permitting ensuring compliance with NCDENR, NCDOT, USACE, COR Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Raleigh Stormwater Manual and Standards, and Raleigh Guidelines for Land Disturbing Activity. aEoCollaborative coordination among various City departments including Transportation Field Services, Public Utilities, Real Estate, Housing/ Environmental and Parks and Recreation to maintain stormwater infrastructure, resolve stormwater issues and guide emergency repairs. aEoNetworking, programming and information technology skills for evaluating and developing best practice policies and procedures for maintaining performance measures and conducting analysis of productivity. aEOA principled manager who values accountability while holding realistic and fair expectations of self and others. aEoStrategic thinker who can facilitate the development of a clear vision for the CIP Program within the CityaETMs overall mission of public safety, environmental stewardship, customer service and quality of life. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Would like to serve, be involved and make a positive contribution to the immediate community in which I live. I believe my extensive background and experience in engineering and environment is well suited to be on this Commission. Employment history: Currently employed by the City of Raleigh ( -10 years). Previously worked as a water resources engineer with the State of NC - Raleigh ( -6 Years). Conflict of Interest: 20 Page 3 of 5 Sheila Thomas -Ambat Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Areas of Proficiency aEoCurrently manages the design and construction of complex stormwater public infrastructure projects from establishment of project scope through completion of construction through communication with City staff, inspectors, design and construction teams; coordinate construction activities with other City Departments, Divisions and outside agencies including consultants, engineers, developers and contractors; and review project progress and quality of construction. Current workload includes a 3.8 M Dam Project and 4M Linear City Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrade. Currently also serves as the Stormwater Master Water Shed and Systems Analysis Project Manager. aEoPreviously -- Nine years of managing staff members and overseeing progressively complex workloads as the Drainage Complaints and Petitions Projects Program Manager. aEoProject manager and water resources technical lead for 70 existing small to mid -sized funded projects with a total construction scope of approximately $4M. Creative in leveraging limited resources and working effectively to maximize productivity within the program. aEoEffective communication with Council members and elected officials, Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (SMAC), staff and citizens of Raleigh with strong influencing skills to reach the goals of the Petitions Program. aEoMulti agency permitting ensuring compliance with NCDENR, NCDOT, USACE, COR Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Raleigh Stormwater Manual and Standards, and Raleigh Guidelines for Land Disturbing Activity. aEoCollaborative coordination among various City departments including Transportation Field Services, Public Utilities, Real Estate, Housing/ Environmental and Parks and Recreation to maintain stormwater infrastructure, resolve stormwater issues and guide emergency repairs. aEoNetworking, programming and information technology skills for evaluating and developing best practice policies and procedures for maintaining performance measures and conducting analysis of productivity. aEOA principled manager who values accountability while holding realistic and fair expectations of self and others. aEoStrategic thinker who can facilitate the development of a clear vision for the CIP Program within the CityaETMs overall mission of public safety, environmental stewardship, customer service and quality of life. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Would like to serve, be involved and make a positive contribution to the immediate community in which I live. I believe my extensive background and experience in engineering and environment can be a valuable asset if provided an opportunity to serve on this Commission. I look forward to expand my knowledge on Parks and Recreation issues. Employment history: Currently employed by the City of Raleigh ( -10 years). Previously worked as a water resources engineer with the State of NC - Raleigh ( -6 Years). Conflict of Interest: 21 Page 4 of 5 Sheila Thomas -Ambat Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Areas of Proficiency aEoCurrently manages the design and construction of complex stormwater public infrastructure projects from establishment of project scope through completion of construction through communication with City staff, inspectors, design and construction teams; coordinate construction activities with other City Departments, Divisions and outside agencies including consultants, engineers, developers and contractors; and review project progress and quality of construction. Current workload includes a 3.8 M Dam Project and 4M Linear City Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrade. Currently also serves as the Stormwater Master Water Shed and Systems Analysis Project Manager. aEoPreviously -- Nine years of managing staff members and overseeing progressively complex workloads as the Drainage Complaints and Petitions Projects Program Manager. aEoProject manager and water resources technical lead for 70 existing small to mid -sized funded projects with a total construction scope of approximately $4M. Creative in leveraging limited resources and working effectively to maximize productivity within the program. aEoEffective communication with Council members and elected officials, Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (SMAC), staff and citizens of Raleigh with strong influencing skills to reach the goals of the Petitions Program. aEoMulti agency permitting ensuring compliance with NCDENR, NCDOT, USACE, COR Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Raleigh Stormwater Manual and Standards, and Raleigh Guidelines for Land Disturbing Activity. aEoCollaborative coordination among various City departments including Transportation Field Services, Public Utilities, Real Estate, Housing/ Environmental and Parks and Recreation to maintain stormwater infrastructure, resolve stormwater issues and guide emergency repairs. aEoNetworking, programming and information technology skills for evaluating and developing best practice policies and procedures for maintaining performance measures and conducting analysis of productivity. aEOA principled manager who values accountability while holding realistic and fair expectations of self and others. aEoStrategic thinker who can facilitate the development of a clear vision for the CIP Program within the CityaETMs overall mission of public safety, environmental stewardship, customer service and quality of life. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Would like to serve, be involved and make a positive contribution to the immediate community in which I live. I believe my extensive background and experience in engineering and environment is well suited to be on this Commission. Employment history: Currently employed by the City of Raleigh ( -10 years). Previously worked as a water resources engineer with the State of NC - Raleigh ( -6 Years). Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Page 5 of 5 Other Comments: Sheila Thomas -Ambat 22 This application was current on: 7/30/2014 12:53:42 PM Date Printed: 7/31/2014