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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 01-22-2015-11c1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 22, 2015 SUBJECT: Commission for the Environment — Appointment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover Membership Roster Recommendation Application for Person Recommended Interest List Applications for Persons on the Interest List Action Agenda Item No. 11 -c PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk's Office, 245 -2130 PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Commission for the Environment. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a partial term (Position #6) At -Large for Dr. Thomas Eisenhart expiring 12/31/2016. POSITION NO. I NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 6 1 Dr. Thomas Eisenhart At-Large 12/31/2016 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None. Public Service Announcements have been published on numerous occasions with limited response. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making an appointment to the Commission for the Environment. l ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 22, 2015 SUBJECT: Commission for the Environment — Appointment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover Membership Roster Recommendation Application for Person Recommended Interest List Applications for Persons on the Interest List Action Agenda Item No. 11 -c PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk's Office, 245 -2130 PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Commission for the Environment. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a partial term (Position #6) At -Large for Dr. Thomas Eisenhart expiring 12/31/2016. POSITION NO. I NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 6 1 Dr. Thomas Eisenhart At-Large 12/31/2016 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None. Public Service Announcements have been published on numerous occasions with limited response. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making an appointment to the Commission for the Environment. 2 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: 11/06/2014 1 511 Cotton St. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2017 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: 11/06/2014 3 5704 Cascade Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2017 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 Thursday, January 08, 2015 Page 1 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Commission for the Environment Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Rich Shaw Meeting Place: Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2514 Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: 6 FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2013 E -mail: Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: At -Large Dr. Jan Sassaman Day Phone: 919 - 933 -1609 Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/13/2011 Chair Evening Phone: 919- 933 -1609 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/10/2013 7 201 Bolinwood Drive FAX: 919- 933 -0824 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2016 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E -mail: jan.sassaman @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Ms. Sheila Thomas -Ambat Day Phone: 9192254744 Sex: Female First Appointed: 11/06/2014 Evening Phone: 9192254744 Race: Asian American Current Appointment: 11/06/2014 8 103 Hunter Hill Place FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2016 Chapel Hill NC 27517 E -mail: staemail @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 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: 11/06/2014 9 116 S Peak Dr. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2017 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: 11/06/2014 10 420 Coach House Lane FAX: Township: Eno Expiration: 12/31/2017 Hillsborough NC 27278 E -mail: peter.cada @tetratech.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Thursday, January 08, 2015 Page 2 0 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: 11/06/2014 11 20 East Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E -mail: davwelch @hotmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Mr. Gary Saunders Day Phone: 919- 733 -1497 Sex: Male First Appointed: 05/21/2013 Evening Phone: 919- 942 -0045 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/21/2013 12 103 Woodshire Lane FAX: 919- 733 -1812 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2015 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E -mail: gary.saunders@ncdenngov Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Engineering Mr. David Neal Day Phone: 919- 732 -2156 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/21/2010 Evening Phone: 919- 824 -1814 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/11/2012 13 323 W Queen St FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 12/31/2015 Hillsborough NC 27278 E -mail: David.L.Neal @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Mr. Steven Niezgoda Day Phone: 716- 998 -1490 Sex: Male First Appointed: 05/21/2013 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/21/2013 14 524 Patriot's Pointe Drive FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 12/31/2015 Hillsborough NC 27278 E -mail: Steve.niezgoda@gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: At -Large Ms. Rebecca Ray Day Phone: 919- 383 -0685 Sex: Female First Appointed: 11/19/2013 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/19/2013 15 5617 Jomali Drive FAX: Township: Eno Expiration: 12/31/2015 Durham NC 27705 E -mail: bbray @nc.rncom Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Thursday, January 08, 2015 Page 3 R ORANGE COUNTY Department of Environment, Agriculture, Paths & Recreation December 23, 2014 Donna Baker Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 200 South Cameron Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Donna: The Commission for the Environment has one vacancy (Position #6), created by the recent resignation of Cliff Leath from the board. The CFE Membership Committee (Chair & Vice - Chair) has reviewed the current list of applicants and recommends the appointment of Thomas Eisenhart. Mr. Eisenhart is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, but his educational background includes studies in the both the technical and social science aspects of sustainability. He also possesses a strong interest in environmental protection. Mr. Eisenhart attended the November CFE meeting and expressed his interest in serving on this board. The committee also recommends Lynn Gronback for appointment to the CFE should there be a need for an alternative to Mr. Eisenhart. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, �tcGU sGu�w�- Rich Shaw Land Conservation Manager cc: Jan Sassaman, Chair Lydia Wegman, Vice Chair NATURAL and CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 2 72 78 Phone: (919) 245 -2510 Fax: (919) 644 -3351 Page 1 of 2 111 OT1111 �011P=21 51 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: 7 Page 2 of 2 Thomas Eisenhart Growing up in a rural area and spending hours upon hours outdoors gave me an appreciation for the environment at a very young age. As I ve grown older, my academic pursuits have reflected this interest in environmental preservation and protection, and I want to use this passion to serve our beautiful county and the current and future citizens who inhabit it. After completing my Ph.D. I do not plan on continuing on the a €oetraditionala€ academic career path, and the idea of moving into science and environmental policy is of great interest to me. I know that serving on this commission will provide me with excellent experience in how communities tackle current and future environmental problems. While I know that I certainly will learn a lot from this commission, I also feel that I would be an asset to the commission if chosen to serve. I have quickly grown to love this area of the country, and Orange County in particular, and I genuinely care about the state of the environment here. My wife and I hope to make it our permanent home one -day, and wea €TMd like to be able to raise a family in a county that has clean air, safe water, and wonderful outdoor amenities for all to enjoy. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/16/2014 8:01:19 AM Date Printed: 10/29/2014 Applicant Interest Listing Commission for the Environment 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: Thursday, January 08, 2015 Page 1 of 2 9 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Commission for the Environment Contact Person: Contact Phone: Rich Shaw 919 - 245 -2514 Mr. William R. Kaiser Day Phone: 919- 933 -9794 Sex: Male 2112 Markham Dr. Evening Phone: 919- 933 -9794 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919 933 -9794 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: w_mckaiser@hotmail.com Date Applied: 01/10/2014 Skills: Geologist Also Serves On: Skills: Hydrogeolgic /Geochmical Envirmmntal Also Serves On: Skills: Peace Corps Also Serves On: Dr. Barry Katz Day Phone: 9193835178 Sex: Male 5801 Cascade Drive Evening Phone: 9193835178 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 9193835178 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: bakatz@ne.rr.com Date Applied: 12/16/2013 Skills: Also Serves On: Mrs. Nicole Roth Day Phone: 415 -615 -2016 Sex: Female 707 Dairyland Rd Evening Phone: 415 -615 -2016 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 415 -615 -2016 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: nicole.a.roth@gmail.com Date Applied: 08/18/2014 Skills: Also Serves On: Thursday, January 08, 2015 Page 2 of 2 10 Page 1 of 2 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 11 Page 2 of 2 Matt Crook 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: This application was current on: 10/3/2014 6:21:54 PM Date Printed: 10/9/2014 12 Page 1 of 2 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. Page 2 of 2 Paul Dubbeling 13 This application was current on: 3/14/2013 9:25:06 AM Date Printed: 12/27/2013 14 Page 1 of 1 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 15 Page 1 of 2 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 16 Page 2 of 2 Marshall Gray Jr officially a FL resident on military orders (open ended) to NC. Pay local property taxes to Hillsborough and Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: 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 17 Page 1 of 2 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. Page 2 of 2 Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: Lynne Gronback This application was current on: 10/11/2014 8:14:34 AM Date Printed: 10/17/2014 19 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: P 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 21 Page 1 of 3 Barry Katz Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening) Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Dr. Barry Katz 5801 Cascade Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 9193835178 9193835178 9193835178 bakatz@nc.rr.com Retired Retired 1970 Chapel Hill Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: None. Previously on the Planning Board. Former Chair of Orange Co. Democratic Party Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Previously on the Orange County Planning Board - 6 years Boards /Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: PhD in Botany. CEO of company that worked in forests worldwide. Familiar with contract law. Served on the OC Planning Board for 6 years. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: 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: 22 Page 2 of 3 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. 23 Page 3 of 3 Barry Katz What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Protect the water quality for future residents. Plan water strategy for the future. What is OWASA's role in growth /development issues? OWASA serves the needs of the Urban Services Boundary including Chapel Hill and Carrboro. They are increasing in density and population size. OWASA has to assure that safe, clean water is available to meet the long -term needs of these communities. Negotiations with other communities will be an essential element for these resources and I can deal with that. Other Comments: ominated for CPLUC on 5/8/02. Originally applied 4/28/98 for O.C. Planning Board. Ph.D. V.P. of Microbial Acquisitions and Research Fellow at Mycosearch, Inc. Expertise in Forest Microbiology. Have lived and worked in Orange County 28 years.) am interested in supporting ways for the county to fund programs that maintain the quality of life it presently offers most of its citizens, and extending those good qualities to the rest of its residents. I want to work on achieving a new comprehensive land use plan and its implementation in Orange Co. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Local Revenue Options Education Advisory Committee 2/5/2008. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5801 Cascade Drive, Chapel Hill is Chapel Hill Township in OCPL jurisdiction. UPDATED INTEREST 04/13/2011 IF ELIGIBLE. UPDATED INTEREST 02/13/2012 FOR PLANNING BOARD. 12/16/13 - Re- applied under new application. This application was current on: 12/16/2013 3:29:48 PM Date Printed: 12/27/2013 /.' Page 1 of 2 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. 25 Page 2 of 2 Nicole Roth 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: This application was current on: 8/18/2014 1:45:11 PM Date Printed: 8/19/2014