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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 6, 2014
SUBJECT: Commission for the Environment — A
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover
Membership Roster
Recommendations
Attendance Records
Applications for Persons Recommended
Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest List
Action Agenda
Item No. 11 -e
intments
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Clerk's Office, 245 -2130
PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Commission for the Environment.
BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration:
• Appointment to a second full term (Position #1) At -Large Chapel Hill Township
representative for Dr. May Becker ending 12/31/2017.
• Appointment to a first full term (Position #3) At -Large Land Resources representative for
Ms. Lydia Wegman ending 12/31/2017.
• Appointment to a first full term (Position #8) At -Large representative for Ms. Sheila
Thomas -Ambat ending 12/31/2016.
• Appointment to a first full term (Position #9 At -Large Chapel Hill Township representative
for Ms. Jeanette O'Connor ending 12/31/2017.
• Appointment to a second full term (Position #10) At -Large Eno Township representative
for Mr. Peter Cada ending 12/31/2017.
• Appointment to a second full term (Position #11) At -Large Chapel Hill Township
representative for Mr. David Welch ending 12/31/2017.
POSITION NO.
NAME
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE
EXPIRATION DATE
1
Dr. May Becker
At -Large Chapel Hill
Township
12/31/2017
3
Ms. Lydia Wegman
At -Large Land Resources
12/31/2017
8
Ms. Sheila Thomas -Ambat
At-Large
12/31/2016
9
Ms. Jeanette O'Connor
At -Large Chapel Hill
Township
12/31/2017
10
Mr. Peter Cada
At -Large Eno Township
12/31/2017
11
Mr. David Welch
At -Large Chapel Hill
Township
12/31/2017
2
NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
• None.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making appointments to the Commission for
the Environment.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Commission for the Environment
Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Rich Shaw
Meeting Place: Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2514
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular
emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives
and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations.
Dr. May Becker
Day Phone: 919 - 969 -7439
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
09/21/2010
Evening Phone:
Race: Undesignated
Current Appointment:
12/13/2011
1
511 Cotton St.
FAX:
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2014
Chapel Hill NC 27516
E -mail: tomatocutter @yahoo.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number Of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
Mr William Newby
Day Phone: 919 541 -5296
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
05/20/2014
Evening Phone: 919 732 -4701
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
05/20/2014
2
2821 Becketts Ridge
FAX:
Township: Hillsborough
Expiration:
12/31/2016
Hillsborough NC 27278
E -mail: newby.william @epa.gov
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Air Quality
Ms. Lydia Wegman
Day Phone: 919 - 382 -1904
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
11/19/2013
Evening Phone: 919- 382 -1904
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
11/19/2013
3
5704 Cascade Drive
FAX:
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2014
Chapel Hill NC 27514
E -mail: lnwegman @gmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number Of Terms:
1
Special Repr: Land Resources
Mr. Loren Hintz
Day Phone: 919- 933 -8987
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
01/27/2009
Vice -Chair
Evening Phone:
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
12/10/2013
4
804 Kings Mill Rd.
FAX:
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2016
Chapel Hill NC 27517
E -mail: ldhintz @bellsouth.net
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr: Biological Resources
Ms. Donna Lee Jones
Day Phone: 919- 483 -8811
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
05/21/2013
Evening Phone: 919- 471 -6222
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
05/21/2013
5
301 Grand Oak Drive
FAX:
Township: Hillsborough
Expiration:
12/31/2015
Hillsborough NC 27278
E -mail: DJ47077 @glaxowellcome.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr: Water Resources
Friday, October 24, 2014
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Commission for the Environment
Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Rich Shaw
Meeting Place: Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2514
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular
emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives
and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations.
Mr. Clifford Leath
Day Phone: 919.968.0708
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
05/20/2014
Evening Phone: 919.968.0708
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
05/20/2014
6
6600 Maynard Farm Road
FAX:
Township: Bingham
Expiration:
12/31/2013
Chapel Hill NC 27516
E -mail: cliffleath @earthlink.net
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
1
Special Repr: At -Large
Dr. Jan Sassaman
Day Phone: 919 - 933 -1609
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
12/13/2011
Chair
Evening Phone: 919- 933 -1609
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
12/10/2013
7
201 Bolinwood Drive
FAX: 919- 933 -0824
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2016
Chapel Hill NC 27514
E -mail: jan.sassaman @gmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
VACANT
Day Phone:
Sex:
First Appointed:
Evening Phone:
Race:
Current Appointment:
8
FAX:
Township:
Expiration:
12/31/2013
E -mail:
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
Special Repr:
Ms. Jeanette O'Connor
Day Phone: 703 - 678 -6893
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
05/21/2013
Evening Phone: 703- 678 -6893
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
05/21/2013
9
116 S Peak Dr.
FAX:
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2014
Carrboro NC 27510
E -mail: jeanette.oconnor @gmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
1
Special Repr:
Mr. Peter Cada
Day Phone: 919 -485 -8278
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
09/21/2010
Evening Phone: 919- 599 -9866
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
12/13/2011
10
420 Coach House Lane
FAX:
Township: Eno
Expiration:
12/31/2014
Hillsborough NC 27278
E -mail: peter.cada @tetratech.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
Friday, October 24, 2014
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Commission for the Environment
Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Rich Shaw
Meeting Place: Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2514
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular
emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives
and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations.
Mr. David welch
Day Phone: 919- 929 -8391
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
09/21/2010
Evening Phone: 919- 360 -7823
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
12/13/2011
11
20 East Drive
FAX:
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2014
Chapel Hill NC 27516
E -mail: davwelch @hotmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
Mr. Gary Saunders
Day Phone: 919- 733 -1497
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
05/21/2013
Evening Phone: 919- 942 -0045
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
05/21/2013
12
103 Woodshire Lane
FAX: 919- 733 -1812
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
12/31/2015
Chapel Hill NC 27514
E -mail: gary.saunders@ncdenngov
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr: Engineering
Mr. David Neal
Day Phone: 919- 732 -2156
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
09/21/2010
Evening Phone: 919- 824 -1814
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
12/11/2012
13
323 W Queen St
FAX:
Township: Hillsborough
Expiration:
12/31/2015
Hillsborough NC 27278
E -mail: David.L.Neal @gmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
Mr. Steven Niezgoda
Day Phone: 716- 998 -1490
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
05/21/2013
Evening Phone:
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
05/21/2013
14
524 Patriot's Pointe Drive
FAX:
Township: Hillsborough
Expiration:
12/31/2015
Hillsborough NC 27278
E -mail: Steve.niezgoda@gmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
1
Special Repr: At -Large
Ms. Rebecca Ray
Day Phone: 919- 383 -0685
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
11/19/2013
Evening Phone:
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
11/19/2013
15
5617 Jomali Drive
FAX:
Township: Eno
Expiration:
12/31/2015
Durham NC 27705
E -mail: bbray @nc.rncom
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
1
Special Repr:
Friday, October 24, 2014
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ORANGE COUNTY
Department of Environment,
Agriculture, Parrs &- Recreation
October 24, 2014
Donna Barer
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Donna:
The Commission for the Environment has one vacancy (Position 42).
The CFE Membership Committee (Chair & Vice - Chair) has reviewed the current list of
applicants and recommends the appointment of Ms. Sheila Thomas Ambat. Ms.
Thomas -Ambat is a water resources engineer and project manager with the City of
Raleigh. She manages the construction of public stormwater infrastructure projects, as
well as ensuring compliance with federal, state and local permitting authorities.
There are other good applicants, but the committee feels Thomas Eisenhart or Lynn
Gronback would best fit the current needs of the CFE should there be a need for an
alternative to Ms. Thomas- Ambat.
The committee also recommends the reappointment of five current members: May
Becker, Peter Cada, Jeanette O'Connor, Lydia Wegrnan, and David Welch.
Attendance records for the past two years are attached.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
kids, S&W4.k-
Rich Shaw
Land Conservation Manager
cc: Jan Sassarnan, Chair
Loren Lintz, Vice Chair
NATURAL and CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation
PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: (919) 245 -2510 Fax: (999) 644 -3351
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May Becker
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:
Dr. May Becker
511 Cotton St.
Chapel Hill NC 27516
919- 969 -7439
tomatocutter @yahoo.com
Self
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: -
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Undesignated
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: Research Assistant, Marine Sciences, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill;
Research Assistant, Center for Modeling Hydrologic and Aquatic Systems, Department of
Civil Engineering, University of South Florida;
Instructor, Hunter College, NY, NY.
Volunteer Experience: Co- Chair, Orange- Chatham Sierra Club;
Volunteer Tutor, Chapel Hill - Carrboro Public Schools
Education: Ph.D., Marine Sciences, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
MS, Geology, University of South Florida;
BA, Mathematics, University of South Florida.
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Orange County Planning Board and
Commission for the Environment 3/23/2009. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 511 Cotton St,
Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill township, CH jurisdiction.
This application was current on: 3/23/2009 1:29:57 PM Date Printed: 1/6/2014
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Lydia Wegman
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
Ms. Lydia Wegman
5704 Cascade Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
919- 382 -1904
919- 382 -1904
919- 886 -8775
Inwegman @gmail.com
Retired from the US Environmental Protection Age
Last job was as Division Director
1990
Chapel Hill
Orange County
Female
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
I currently volunteer at WUNC approximately weekly and work on whatever is needed on
the days I volunteer. I am a member of a large number of charitable organizations,
including the Environmental Defense Fund, NAACP, NAACP Legal Defense Fund,
National Audubon Society, Americares, Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam America,
Amnesty International, Planned Parenthood of America, Habitat for Humanity, American
Civil Liberties Union, National Women s Health Network, League of Conservation Voters,
Earthjustice, and numerous others.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
I have recently been appointed to the Commission for the Environment and will begin
service on the Commission in January.
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a lawyer by training and practiced law for several years both in the private sector and with
the US Environmental Protection Agency before becoming a member of the senior leadership
and policy expert with the EPA. I worked with a large variety of stakeholders, including public
health and environmental organizations, industry, federal, state and local governmental
agencies, environmental justice groups and academics. I believe my over 32 years of work
experience with the EPA, as well as my experience as a private lawyer, will help me to be
effective in working on complex planning issues and work effectively with a broad range of
citizens and advocates. In addition, when I lived in Washington DC I served as a volunteer on
the citizen zoning adjustment committee for Capitol Hill where I lived. My experience in working
with members of my neighborhood and resolving differences of opinion related to development
and additions to existing homes will, I believe, be extremely useful in working on the OC
Planning Board. My education includes a BA from Yale University, and JD from Columbia
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University.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have followed the growth of Orange County since moving here in 1990. 1 am deeply interested
in the development of the county and in ensuring the preservation of the county s rural
character, while recognizing the need for growth and development in appropriate locations. I am
also interested in how growth can be managed to avoid altering irrevocably the beauty of the
county which is the core of its appeal to new residents. I very much want to have an opportunity
to participate in discussions and decisions, to the extent I can, about additions to existing
projects and proposals for new projects in the county.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Please see the answer to this question above.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Please see the answer to this question above.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work /volunteer experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
Please see the answers provided to the question for the Board of Adjustment.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
My husband and I have lived for over 23 years in the county. I love the rural beauty and
character of where we live, off of Mt. Sinai Road, while also loving the vibrancy, retail and
commercial spaces and opportunities for entertainment provided by downtown Chapel Hill,
Carrboro and Hillsborough. I would strive as a participant on the Planning Board to preserve
that balance of services within the county and feel I am well - qualified to do so based on my
many years at the USEPA, where balancing environmental protection and sustainable economic
growth is essential.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
I believe the board s responsibilities are to ensure achievement of the county s long -term
comprehensive plan for development and conservation of open space. These twin goals, which
are linked to the promotion of transportation alternatives, infrastructure development,
conservation of farm and park land and fostering desirable economic growth in designated
areas, are crucial to sustaining the county s virtues for years to come. I hope to be an active
participant on the board, educating myself fully about projects which come before the board, and
raising questions or offering alternative approaches as appropriate. I would very much hope to
be a constructive participant on the board, seeking to reach agreements through compromises
which equitably take into account the needs of various stakeholders.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
Preservation of open space, including farm land and park land while permitting sustainable
growth and economic development. Ensuring consideration of infrastructure and transportation
needs when reviewing applications so that proponents are required to contribute to the provision
of services needed to support their projects. Assuring that environmental justice communities
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are involved in any projects which concern them and that their needs are fully considered.
Preserving the rural buffer,
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
The Planning Board needs to provide leadership in regulating growth. It needs to articulate the
factors that it considers when reviewing projects and consider the way in which proposals are
consistent with or antithetical to the county s long -term plans for growth and preservation of
open space. It must reflect the views and priorities of the BOCC and identify for the BOCC ways
in which a proposal supports, or fails to enhance, the county s comprehensive plan and long-
term priorities.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
As noted more fully in my response to the same question for the Board of Adjustment, I believe that my expertise in
and knowledge of environmental law and policy would enable me to contribute significantly to the implementation of
the Commissioners goals and priorities. I believe my long experience in working with a broad variety of stakeholders
would be invaluable to the Board in helping to understand the many facets of specific projects and help weigh the pros
and cons of such projects in light of the goals and priorities. I am very much committed to the preservation of the
county s rural areas while providing for sustainable growth within the county and believe my capacity to comprehend
and balance the needs of different parties, including environmental justice communities, would be useful in
implementing the goals and priorities.
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Please list /explain your experience, either professionally and /or from other
boards /commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management.
My experience as a leader and manager in the USEPA required me to develop budgets for my
55- person division, address multiple personnel matters and manage the development of
complex regulatory actions with an ever - shrinking budget and workforce. From 1991 to my
retirement in 2013, 1 was a member of the Senior Executive Service at EPA which required me
to lead and manage different organizations over the course of that period. I believe my
experience will be invaluable in helping make decisions on budget matters, including decisions
on where to reduce expenditures, and that my work as a manager will enable me to work with a
wide variety of personnel and stakeholders to develop compromise positions where parties are
not in agreement.
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work /volunteer
experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
My training and experience as a lawyer and an expert in the Clean Air Act will enable me to
understand, interpret and explain complex legal and regulatory requirements. My knowledge of
environmental law and policy will help me work with a broad group of interested parties on
difficult and complex questions affecting the county s environment and desire for sustainable
growth.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
I believe the board is responsible for ensuring a sustainable environment and provide services
appropriate to that goal. I believe the board needs to weigh pressures for expansion and growth
of water and waste infrastructure to ensure that adequate infrastructure and services are
provided within the constraints of the county s budget while protecting the county from
unrestrained expansion of services and ensuring conservation of farm and park land.
What is OWASA's role in growth /development issues?
I believe that OWASA plays a central role in growth and development issues. Access to water
and sewer is essential for large -scale development. If too many hook -ups are provided, the
county may grow exponentially and lose the rural beauty, farm land and park land, all of which
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contribute to making it an exceptionally livable area for its citizens. Making informed and
intelligent decisions, weighing thoughtfully the pressure for repairs and expansion against the
need for preservation and explaining clearly and fully its decisios are key roles for the board.
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally (06/10/2013) applied for Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment
(not located in ETJ or JPA area), Commission for the Environment, and Historic
Preservation Commission. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5704 Cascade Drive is located in
Chapel Hill Township, Orange County Jurisdiction, and Rural Buffer.
12/23/13 - New appliction submitted with answers to additional questions from the BOCC.
This application was current on: 12/20/2013 6:07:44 PM Date Printed: 12/23/2013
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Other Comments:
Sheila Thomas -Ambat
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Jeanette O'Connor
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:
Ms. Jeanette O'Connor
116 S Peak Dr.
Carrboro NC 27510
703 - 678 -6893
703 - 678 -6893
jeanette.oconnor @gmail.com
Lands and Waters South
Director
2012
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Volunteer with the Inter -Faith Council s food pantry
Member of the Orange County Democratic Women
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for Commission for the Environment 03/18/2013.
ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 116 S. Peak Drive, Carrboro, NC is Chapel Hill Township,
Carrboro Jurisdiction and Carrboro City Limits.
This application was current on: 3/18/2013 7:21:54 PM Date Printed: 1/6/2014
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Peter Cada
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. Peter Cada
420 Coach House Lane
Hillsborough NC 27278
919- 485 -8278
919- 599 -9866
peter.cada @tetratech.com
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Environmental Scientist
2010
Eno
EA (Extraterritorial Area)
Male
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: Mr. Cada is an environmental scientist with over 6 years of combined
experience in the fields of watershed assessment, wetland mitigation and stream
restoration while working with government agencies, educational institutions, and private
consulting firms. He is skilled in evaluating the impacts of watershed development on the
hydrologic, ecologic, and geomorphic conditions of riparian systems, as well as the effects
of natural channel design restoration projects, through field data collection and computer
modeling. Since joining Tetra Tech, he has been involved with field validation for water
quality modeling, stream habitat and geomorphic assessments, providing technical and
GIS analyses for several watershed models and /or management plans, pollutant load
evaluation of land use plans, and coordination and production of public outreach materials
such as the MSDEQ Basin Citizen Guides. He also has experience training individuals
and groups in the use of current ArcGIS software packages. He has presented at
numerous conferences on environmental analysis and ecological restoration.
Volunteer Experience: Tibetan Youth Corp - Mentor, Dehradun, India
Cedar Point Retreat Center - Mentor, Royal Oak, MD
Education: 2007 - MEM, Watershed and Riparian Analyses, Duke University
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1995- BS, Natural Resources Management, University of Maryland, College Park
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for Commission for the Environment, Orange County
Planning Board, Interlocal Agreement Committee for the Hillsborough Area - Orange
County Strategic Growth Plan Phase 11 6/10/2010. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 420
Coach House Lane is in Orange County Jurisdiction, Eno Township.
This application was current on: 6/10/2010 2:07:11 PM Date Printed: 1/6/2014
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David Welch
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. David Welch
20 East Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27516
919- 929 -8391
919- 360 -7823
davwelch @hotmail.com
Alion Science and Technology
Biologist
2006
Chapel Hill
EA (Extraterritorial Area)
Male
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards /Commissions applied for:
IP (Intergovernmental Parks) Work Group (CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Chapel Hill Planning Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: Research Scientist- Biologist Alion Science and Technology 2008 -
present
Coordinator, Haw River Corridor Conservation Project, Elon Univ. 2007 -2008
geospatial analyst ( Alion Science and Technology) project coordinator (Elora Uniersity)
adjunct professor (Indiana University) research assistant (Indiana University) agro - forestry
extensionist (Peace Corps)
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Volunteer Experience: Haw River Assembly 2007
Board member, stewardship chair, Sycamore Land Trust (Bloomington, IN)
Chapel Hill Bird Club
Education: Ph.D. Environmental Science Indiana University 2007
MSES, Environmental Science Indiana University 2001
MPA, Environmental Management Indiana University 2001
BS, Biology, Fine Arts, Vanderbilt University 1994
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Commission for the Environment 11/19/09.
Reapplied for Commission for the environment, IP (Intergrovernmental Parks) Work
Group, Chapel Hill Planning Board 8/19,2010. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 20 East
Drive, Chapel Hill is Chapel Hill township, CH jurisdiction, Chapel Hill ETJ. UPDATED
APPLICATION 04/03/2012 FOR CHAPEL HILL PLANNING BOARD.
This application was current on: 4/3/2012 Date Printed: 12/30/2013
Applicant Interest Listing
Commission for the Environment
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by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Rich Shaw
Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2514
Mr Matt Crook
Day Phone:
704- 965 -5406
Sex:
Male
1000 Smith Level Rd Apt M 1
Evening Phone:
704- 965 -5406
Race:
Caucasian
Carrboro NC 27510
Cell Phone:
704- 965 -5406
Township:
Chapel Hill
E -mail:
crookmggmail.com
Date Applied:
10/03/2014
Skills:
Also Serves On:
Race:
Caucasian
Cell Phone:
Mr. Paul Dubbeling
Day Phone:
910 -584 -8593
Sex:
Male
4212 Orange Grove Road
Evening Phone:
910 -584 -8593
Race:
Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278
Cell Phone:
Township:
Hillsborough
E -mail:
paul.dubbelingggmail.com
Date Applied:
03/14/2013
Skills: Attorney
Also Serves On:
Thomas Eisenhart
Day Phone:
9193607468
Sex:
Male
605 Jones Ferry Rd, Apt TT15
Evening Phone:
9193607468
Race:
Caucasian
Carrboro NC 27510
Cell Phone:
9193607468
Township:
Chapel Hill
E -mail:
tomeisenhartggmail.com
Date Applied:
04/16/2014
Skills:
Also Serves On:
Race:
Caucasian
Cell Phone:
Mr. Jae Furman
Day Phone:
919- 725 -7070
Sex:
Male
520 Dairy Glen Road
Evening Phone:
Also Serves On:
Race:
Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Cell Phone:
Township:
Chapel Hill
E -mail:
yoganatureggmail.com
Date Applied:
11/03/2012
Skills: Research Analyst
Also Serves On:
CAP Marshall Gray Jr
T
304 County Seat Drive
Hillsborough NC 27278
Skills:
Ms Lynne Gronback
2420 Sunnytield Court
Hillsborough NC 27278
Skills:
Day Phone: 919 -541 -4303 BeX. Male
Evening Phone:
434 -401 -8626
Race:
Caucasian
Cell Phone:
Township:
Hillsborough
E -mail:
msgjghotmail.com
Date Applied:
11/19/2013
Also Serves On:
Day Phone:
919 -219 -3219
BeX.
Female
Evening Phone:
919 -219 -3219
Race:
Caucasian
Cell Phone:
919 -219 -3219
Township:
Bingham
E -mail:
Lgronbackggmail.com
Date Applied:
10/11/2014
Also Serves On:
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Page 1 of 2
Applicant Interest Listing
Commission for the Environment
Mr. William R. Kaiser
2112 Markham Dr.
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Skills:
Geologist
Skills:
Hydrogeolgic /Geochmical Envirmmntal
Skills:
Peace Corps
Dr. Barry Katz
5801 Cascade Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Skills:
Mrs. Nicole Roth
707 Dairyland Rd
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Skills:
Ms. Sheila Thomas -Ambat
103 Hunter Hill Place
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Skills:
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by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Rich Shaw
Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2514
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_mckaiser@hotmail.com
Date Applied:
01/10/2014
Also Serves On:
Also Serves On:
415 -615 -2016
Sex:
Female
Also Serves On:
415 -615 -2016
Race:
Caucasian
Day Phone:
9193835178
Sex:
Male
Evening Phone:
9193835178
Race:
Caucasian
Cell Phone:
9193835178
Township:
Chapel Hill
E -mail:
bakatz@ne.rr.com
Date Applied:
12/16/2013
Also Serves On:
Day Phone:
415 -615 -2016
Sex:
Female
Evening Phone:
415 -615 -2016
Race:
Caucasian
Cell Phone:
415 -615 -2016
Township:
Chapel Hill
E -mail:
nicole.a.roth@gmail.com
Date Applied:
08/18/2014
Also Serves On:
Day Phone:
9192254744
Sex:
Female
Evening Phone:
9192254744
Race:
Asian American
Cell Phone:
9192254744
Township:
Chapel Hill
E -mail:
staemail@yahoo.com
Date Applied:
07/30/2014
Also Serves On:
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Page 2 of 2
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Matt Crook
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 Matt Crook
1000 Smith Level Rd Apt M1
Carrboro NC 27510
704 - 965 -5406
704 - 965 -5406
704 - 965 -5406
crookm @gmail.com
g -bit, Ilc
Director of Sales and Marketing
2012
Chapel Hill
Male
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Chapel Hill Bible Church
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/a
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have a background in management consulting and business management. I attending UNC
Chapel Hill as an undergraduate and studied political science and urban and regional planning.
After 7 years of consulting in Washington DC, I came back to UNC Chapel Hill to get a Masters
in Business Administration and just graduated in May. My concentrations were in Sustainable
Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, and Corporate Finance and Accounting. While getting my MBA I
was selected as a Leadership Fellow for the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at Kenan - Flagler,
and was also elected as the President of the Entrepreneurship club. I worked closed with the
Campus Y, The Cube (social- enterprise incubator on campus), 1789 and Launch Chapel Hill to
connect and expose MBAs to sustainable and environmental startups in the area.
Since getting my MBA I have worked for a solar developer, and two startups that have center
their business around sustainability and the environment. The reason I came back to NC to get
my MBA was to grow my business acumen in sustainable enterprise and clean energy, and
focus on building smart and socially responsible businesses in North Carolina.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to serve on this board because I want to stop sitting on the sidelines and get involved in
my local government. I have strong qualities that can benefit the Commission (a business
acumen, focus on sustainability and the environment, and a background in consulting and to
manage ambiguous projects and provide relevant information to be used in an executive
manner), and a perspective that is probably under - represented (as a young adult) in our local
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government. I want to help shape North Carolina s future for the better, and in order to do that, I
want to use my background and experience to serve on the Commission for the Environment.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
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Paul Dubbeling
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Mr. Paul Dubbeling
4212 Orange Grove Road
Hillsborough NC 27278
910- 584 -8593
910- 584 -8593
paul.dubbeling @gmail.com
Horizon Home Rentals
Owner
2012
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Bingham Twnsp
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
None. I am relatively new to the area (though I have chosen Orange County to be both
my home and the location of my business) and am looking for opportunities for public
service.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a small business owner in the community, former military officer, and lawyer. I am deeply
interested in preserving and building a vibrant, healthy environment in Orange County. I believe
in the importance of maintaining a healthy ecosystem but understand that any public policy must
reflect a variety of concerns. I have years of both managerial and legal experience which will
enable me to assist the Board in both the articulation and execution of plans to maintain and
improve the quality of Orange County.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 03/14/2013 for Commission for the Environment.
ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 4212 Orange Grove Road, Hillsborough, NC. Is Bingham
Township, Orange County Jurisdiction and Rural Buffer Zoning.
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
Thomas Eisenhart
605 Jones Ferry Rd, Apt TT15
Carrboro NC 27510
9193607468
9193607468
9193607468
tomeisenhart @gmail.com
UNC -CH
Research Assistant
2011
Chapel Hill
Male
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
UNC Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee, Member
UNC Green Labs Committee, Member
Support Circle Member, Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness
Member of University United Methodist Church
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemistry at UNC, but my educational
background includes studies in both the technical and social science aspects of sustainability. I
graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2010 with a B.S. in Chemistry before spending a
year in the UK and earning a M.Sc. in Clean Chemical Technology and Management at The
Queen s University of Belfast. I moved to UNC to begin my Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2011, and for
the past two years I have also served on the Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee
here at UNC. Our task at RESPC is to identify, develop, and fund projects that help increase
energy efficiency on campus and reduce the need for power generated by non - renewable
methods. As a scientist who has spent a number of years carrying out research in the area of
renewable energy development, I am quite familiar with the many environmental problems facing
the planet today. I know that addressing many of these problems is a tall task, but I feel that my
educational background, passion for sustainability and environment, and love of Orange County
will allow me to be a productive member of the Commission for the Environment.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
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Growing up in a rural area and spending hours upon hours outdoors gave me an appreciation for
the environment at a very young age. As I ve grown older, my academic pursuits have reflected
this interest in environmental preservation and protection, and I want to use this passion to serve
our beautiful county and the current and future citizens who inhabit it. After completing my Ph.D.
I do not plan on continuing on the a €oetraditionala€ academic career path, and the idea of
moving into science and environmental policy is of great interest to me. I know that serving on
this commission will provide me with excellent experience in how communities tackle current
and future environmental problems. While I know that I certainly will learn a lot from this
commission, I also feel that I would be an asset to the commission if chosen to serve. I have
quickly grown to love this area of the country, and Orange County in particular, and I genuinely
care about the state of the environment here. My wife and I hope to make it our permanent
home one -day, and wea €TMd like to be able to raise a family in a county that has clean air, safe
water, and wonderful outdoor amenities for all to enjoy.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
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Jae Furman
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Mr. Jae Furman
520 Dairy Glen Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
919- 725 -7070
yoganature @gmail.com
Duke University
Institutional Research Analyst
1995
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
None currently. Former conservation chair, New Hope Audubon Society.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Strong interest in protecting the environment. Strengths are in communications, strategic
planning, data analysis.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally (11/03/2012) applied for Commission for the
Environment. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 520 Dairy Glen Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
is Chapel Hill Township, Carrboro Jurisdiction, Carrboro City Limits.
This application was current on: 11/3/2012 1:18:29 AM Date Printed: 12/27/2013
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Marshall Gray Jr
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
CAPT Marshall Gray Jr
304 County Seat Drive
Hillsborough NC 272788
919- 541 -4303
434 - 401 -8626
msgj @hotmail.com
US Public Health Service / US EPA Homeland Sec
Progam Manager/ Industrial Hygienist/ Commandi
Hillsborough
Hillsborough Twnshp - In City Limits
Male
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
No current community activities; Member American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienist; Diplomat, American Board of Industrial Hygiene; Commissioned
Officers Association of the US Public Health Service; American Legion
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Served on the Hillsborough Water and Sewer Advisory Committee (2007 - 2009)
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS, Environmental Health, MS Environmental Engineering; Captain - US Public Health Service;
Certified Industrial Hygienist; Commanding Officer USPHS Applied Public Health Team -2 (Epi,
Envr Health, Preventive Services); Multiple national disaster response and recovery (Anthrax,
hurricanes); Currently manage biodefense program across EPA, HHS, DHS, and DoD. Worked
as Environmental Health (Food, Wastewater, Rabies Control) specialist for Commonwealth of
VA prior to Navy Medical Service Corps Commission and USPHS.
I would bring a balanced, objective applied view of public health to the board with the ability to
lead an issue, or support as needed. I am committed to public health through a career of
service and a strong advocate of preventive services to enhance the quality of life of citizens, as
well as the burden on service providers. Additionally, I am an advocate of integrating public
health as a critical element of emergency planning and response. I have, nor desire, no political
or party affiliations, although realize which side often prevails in the balance of science and
politics.
- If considered for nomination, will need to verify any conflict of interest, or appearance of
conflict due to funding originating from Fed HHS or EPA.
- Need to verify residence approval as I have lived in Orange County since 2002, but am
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officially a FL resident on military orders (open ended) to NC. Pay local property taxes to
Hillsborough and Orange County.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Animal Services Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Regulatory attorney (licensed in California) with experience drafting legislation and public policy
experience, particularly in the area of animal policy. I previously lived in Orange County, NC,
from 2002 -2006, lived in Durham County from 2007 -2010, and relocated back to Orange County
(Eno Township) as a homeowner in 2013.
My prior relevant experience includes:
aEo Animal Legal Defense Fund pro bono attorney (2011 -2013)
aEo Developed Animal Law pro bono team with the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP,
focusing on legislative analysis and policy projects. Awarded ALDF 2011 and 2012 Firm
Advancement in Animal Law Pro Bono Achievement Award.
aEo Helped manage over $100,000 as a member of the Town of Chapel Hill Public Arts
Commission (2005).
aEo Served as Board Member and Public Relations Co -Chair of Durham County Womena €TMs
Commission (2006- 2007).
aEo Policy Consultant for Four Feet Forward, an animal policy organization (2012)
aEo Completed Animal Law course through Duke University School of Law (2010)
aEo Pro bono counsel for multiple 501(c)3s for policy review, compliance, and guidance,
including animal rescue organizations (2010 -2013)
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
11/19/13 - confirmed with the tax office that Mr. Gray was delinquent on vehicle taxes.
11/22/13 - Mr. Gray confirmed that he paid the delingent vehicle tax and this was
confirmed with the tax office. He lives in the Hillsborough Township, jurisdiction county /
Hillsborough City Limits, RI.
This application was current on: 11/19/2013 12:41:19 PM Date Printed: 12/27/2013
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Lynne Gronback
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 Lynne Gronback
2420 Sunnyfield Court
Hillsborough NC 27278
919- 219 -3219
919- 219 -3219
919- 219 -3219
Lgronback @gmail.com
Cedar Ridge High School Orange County Schools
teacher- Science: Biology, Earth and Environmenta
1987
Bingham
County
Female
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Current: Food for All through St. Matthews Church - supervisor for high school students
working in this program
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
I WTi: 11Tr1Y
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My education and private sector background make me well suited for this service. I was a
Biology undergrad and a GIS /Geology concentration in my masters program at NCSU. I was a
Kenan Fellow 2002 -2004 and worked to incorporate climate change education curricular goals
into the then new NC Standard Course of study. I worked with Dr. Bill Schlesinger who, at the
time, served as Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment. As a fellow, I worked in the
CO2 forest on Eubanks Road to understand the impacts of Climate Change on local
ecosystems. In 2005 I worked with the Greenbridge building group in the planning stages of that
project. I am a certified AP Environmental Science and AP Biology teacher as well as an
International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems and Societies teacher at Cedar Ridge High
School. Prior to teaching, I worked in Public Relations and Advertising in Greensboro and then in
Chapel Hill. In my Chapel Hill work, I worked on several commercial property marketing
campaigns most notably, Europa Center.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As I approach the end of my teaching career, I am interested in moving into the sustainable
property development and /or sustainable affordable housing arena. I feel like this committee will
help me better understand the needs of our local environment and how we can better educate
the public about areas of weakness and to become a better steward of the beautiful land around
us and how we can grow in a sustainable way.
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Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
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William R. Kaiser
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Mr. William R. Kaiser
2112 Markham Dr.
Chapel Hill NC 27514
919- 933 -9794
919- 933 -9794
w_mckaiser @hotmail.com
Retired geologist
Retired geologist
2004
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
NC Botanical Garden volunteer: invasive plant control, prairie and forest management,
trail maintenance at Mason Farm. Climate garden at Totten Center.
Duke Forest: trail development and maintenance, geology tour leader.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Commission for the Environment, Nov.2005 -May 2013, 2 yr as Chair.
New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm Master Plan Committee Member, 2006
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Agricultural Preservation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Preservation of agricultural land will have positive environmental impact. I am conversant with
the county s environmental issues. I d bring geological perspective and relevant volunteer
experience to board discussions. I can investigate and solve technical problems and have
proven written and oral communication skills. I would use them in review of VAD and EVAD
applications.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
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Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
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Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My knowledge of the natural world gained professionally as a geologist, as a CFE member, and
as a volunteer would guide my evaluation of park land.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
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.
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Barry Katz
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening)
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
Dr. Barry Katz
5801 Cascade Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
9193835178
9193835178
9193835178
bakatz@nc.rr.com
Retired
Retired
1970
Chapel Hill
Male
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
None. Previously on the Planning Board. Former Chair of Orange Co. Democratic Party
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Previously on the Orange County Planning Board - 6 years
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
PhD in Botany. CEO of company that worked in forests worldwide. Familiar with contract law.
Served on the OC Planning Board for 6 years.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am interested in the future of Orange County and preserving natural areas.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I served on the Planning Board for 6 years. I was CEO of a company for 16 years, so I am
familiar with contract law.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am interested in the future of Orange County
Conflict of Interest:
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Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Barry Katz
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My college background is in biology and geology. My PhD and professional research career was
focused on environmental microbiology. I served 6 years on the OC Planning Board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am interested in the future of Orange County
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work /volunteer experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
My experience on the Planning Board gives me a good background for the Bd of Adj. As CEO of
a company, I have a lot of experience with contract law.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment?
Board members must be disinterested parties to cases. They should know something about the
property rules of the County. They should be long -time residents of Orange County and have a
sense of the various communities and their histories on this county.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Fair resolutions of cases consistent with the rules and diverse interests of Orange County
residents.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
Preventing urban sprawl. Protecting water resources. Balanced tax base. Providing essential
services to residents.
What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth?
The Board makes judgments on cases before it based on the presentations of opposing parties
The suggestion that the Board has a philosophy suggests it should be a politically appointed
Board and not a legal or quasi -legal Board, which it is.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
Try to achieve a consensus that decisions are consistent with these goals and priorities. The
Board acts on cases that should have legal elements that must be considered primary, but in the
context of Orange County goals.
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Please list /explain your experience, either professionally and /or from other
boards /commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management.
My Planning Board experience gives me familiarity with the processes and issues before
OWASA. My environmental educations would also provide relevance.
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work /volunteer
experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
I worked and performed in environmental sciences field for 26 years.
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Barry Katz
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Protect the water quality for future residents. Plan water strategy for the future.
What is OWASA's role in growth /development issues?
OWASA serves the needs of the Urban Services Boundary including Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
They are increasing in density and population size. OWASA has to assure that safe, clean water
is available to meet the long -term needs of these communities. Negotiations with other
communities will be an essential element for these resources and I can deal with that.
Other Comments:
ominated for CPLUC on 5/8/02. Originally applied 4/28/98 for O.C. Planning Board.
Ph.D. V.P. of Microbial Acquisitions and Research Fellow at Mycosearch, Inc. Expertise
in Forest Microbiology. Have lived and worked in Orange County 28 years.) am interested
in supporting ways for the county to fund programs that maintain the quality of life it
presently offers most of its citizens, and extending those good qualities to the rest of its
residents. I want to work on achieving a new comprehensive land use plan and its
implementation in Orange Co. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Local Revenue
Options Education Advisory Committee 2/5/2008. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5801
Cascade Drive, Chapel Hill is Chapel Hill Township in OCPL jurisdiction. UPDATED
INTEREST 04/13/2011 IF ELIGIBLE. UPDATED INTEREST 02/13/2012 FOR
PLANNING BOARD.
12/16/13 - Re- applied under new application.
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Nicole Roth
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. Nicole Roth
707 Dairyland Rd
Chapel Hill NC 27516
415- 615 -2016
415- 615 -2016
415- 615 -2016
nicole.a.roth @gmail.com
Independent Lawyer
Lawyer
2012
Chapel Hill
Female
Caucasian
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
I am on the Board of Directors for the Animal Legal Defense Fund and Humane Carolina.
I also advise a number of local nonprofits in nonprofit management and legal issues,
including a number of animal related nonprofits. I am also a member of the Women s
Forum of North Carolina.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None.
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Animal Services Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am an attorney and I have been working on animal legal issues since 2004. 1 have worked with
about 15 large national and small local animal protection nonprofits advising them on legal and
nonprofit management issues. I have also worked with shelters, government agencies, and
government officials on animal issues.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to get more involved in the local community and I believe my experience and
expertise would best be served on the Animal Services Advisory Board.
Conflict of Interest:
My paid clients are not local organizations and I am not aware of any interests they have in local
issues.
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Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am an attorney with a focus in environmental issues. I have worked on a number of
environmental lawsuits and investigations under CERCLA, EPCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean
Water Act, and nuisance laws. I also have experience serving on 4 nonprofit boards of directors
and I advise other nonprofits on legal and nonprofit management issues.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to get more involved in the local community and I believe my experience and
expertise could help the Commission for the Environment.
Conflict of Interest:
Chapel Hill Library Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a local attorney with two young children. I have a lot of experience serving on nonprofit
boards and advising nonprofits on legal and management issues. I am also currently working on
getting a graduate certificate in nonprofit management at UNC. I love to read and we visit the
library weekly. I would like to use my experience and time to assist one of the community
resources our family is the most involved in.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have two young children and we visit the library weekly. I think it is critical that people have
access to the wonderful services this library provides. I have met a number of low income
families in the Chapel Hill area who are unaware of all of the services at the library and I would
like to help ensure that all of our citizens understand the resources available to them. Love of
learning is critical for young children and I want to help foster that love with communities who
need it the most.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
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