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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-16-2015-11b 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 16, 2015 Action Agenda Item No. 11-b SUBJECT: Agricultural Preservation Board - Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 245-2130 Recommendations Attendance Records Application for Person Recommended Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Agricultural Preservation Board. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a second full term (Position #6) "Cain Creek/Buckhorn Vol. Ag. Dist." for Ms. Renee McPherson expiring 06/30/2018. • Appointment to a first full term (Position #11) "At-Large" for Ms. Kathy Shambley expiring 06/30/2018. • Appointment to a second full term (Position #14) "At-Large" for Ms. Ashley Parker expiring 06/30/2018. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 6 Ms. Renee McPherson Cain Creek / Buckhorn Vol. 06/30/2018 Ag. Dist. 11 Ms. Kathy Shamble At-Large 06/30/2018 14 Ms. Ashley Parker At-Large 06/30/2018 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • *Position #4--- "New Hope/Hills. Vol. Ag. Dist." position ----- expiration 06/30/2018. (this position has been vacant for more than 6 months) • *Position #5--- "Schley/Eno Vol. Ag. Dist." position ----- expiration 06/30/2018. (this position has been vacant for more than 6 months) • *Position #10--- "At-Large" position ----- expiration 06/30/2018. • *Position #12--- "At-Large" position ----- expiration 06/30/2017. (this position has been vacant since January 2015) FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making an appointment to the Agricultural Preservation Board. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m.third Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil Meeting Place: Environment and Agriculture Center Positions: 14 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The primary purpose of the Agricultural Preservation Board(APB)is to promote the economic and cultural importance of agriculture in the county,and to encourage voluntary preservation and protection of farmland for future production. The Agricultural Preservation Board is a body comprised of up to seven(7)at-large members,plus one(1)member from each of the seven(7)Agricultural Districts in the Mr. Howard McAdams Jr Day Phone: 919-732-7701 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/06/2008 1 Evening Phone: 919-732-5552 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/19/2015 1616 Efland Cedar Grove Rd. FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 06/30/2018 Efland NC 27243 E-mail: mcadamsfarm @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: High Rock/Efland Vol.Ag.Dist. Mr. Vaughn Compton Day Phone: 9194284351 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/17/2014 2 Evening Phone: 9194284351 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/17/2014 1002 Hurdle Mills Road FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2017 Cedar Grove NC 27231 E-mail: vaughn @comptonfarming.com Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Cedar Grove Vol.Ag.Dist. Ms. Kim Woods Day Phone: 336-599-1195 Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/07/2011 3 Vice-Chair Evening Phone: 919-732-9973 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/07/2014 2915 Pearson Rd. FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2017 Hurdle Mills NC 27541 E-mail: kim_woods(a�ncsu.edu Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Caldwell Vol.Ag.Dist. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 4 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2018 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: Special Repr: New Hope/Hills.Vol.Ag.Dist. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 5 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2018 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: Special Repr: Schley/Eno Vol.Ag.Dist. Tuesday,June 02,2015 Page 1 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m.third Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil Meeting Place: Environment and Agriculture Center Positions: 14 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The primary purpose of the Agricultural Preservation Board(APB)is to promote the economic and cultural importance of agriculture in the county,and to encourage voluntary preservation and protection of farmland for future production. The Agricultural Preservation Board is a body comprised of up to seven(7)at-large members,plus one(1)member from each of the seven(7)Agricultural Districts in the MI's. Renee McPherson Day Phone: 336-214-5965 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/15/2012 6 Chair Evening Phone: 336-214-5965 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/15/2012 3600 Mebane Oaks Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 06/30/2015 Mebane NC 27302 E-mail: renee @mcphersonfarms.com Resid/Spec Req: Enhanced VolAgDist Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Cane Creek/Buckhorn Vol.Ag.Dist. Mr. A. Gordon Neville Day Phone: 919-932-6993 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/06/2014 7 Evening Phone: 919-932-6993 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/06/2014 1501 Old Greensboro Rd. FAX: 929-4247 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: patnevillel @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: White Cross Vol.Ag.Dist. Mr. Rlchal Vanhook Day Phone: 919-732-2432 Sex: Male First Appointed: 05/19/2015 8 Evening Phone: 919-732-2432 Race: African American Current Appointment: 05/19/2015 9202 Walntu Grove Church Rd FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2018 Hurdle Mills NC 27541 E-mail: svanhook5l(?�aol.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Amanda Scherle Day Phone: 812-322-2582 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/19/2015 9 Evening Phone: 812-322-2582 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/19/2015 2801 Becketts Ridge Dr. FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 06/30/2018 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: alscherle @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 10 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2018 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Tuesday,June 02,2015 Page 2 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m.third Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil Meeting Place: Environment and Agriculture Center Positions: 14 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The primary purpose of the Agricultural Preservation Board(APB)is to promote the economic and cultural importance of agriculture in the county,and to encourage voluntary preservation and protection of farmland for future production. The Agricultural Preservation Board is a body comprised of up to seven(7)at-large members,plus one(1)member from each of the seven(7)Agricultural Districts in the Mr. Joe Thompson Day Phone: 919-563-3220 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/24/2009 11 Evening Phone: Race: African American Current Appointment: 05/05/2012 5919 Attie Mae Rd FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2015 Cedar Grove NC 27231 E-mail: TbompsonPrawnFarm @hotmail.co Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 12 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2018 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Dr. Noah Ranells Day Phone: 336-285-4658 Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/10/2013 13 Evening Phone: 919-304-6287 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/10/2013 4122 Buckhorn Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 06/30/2016 Efland NC 27243 E-mail: ficklecreek @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Ms. Ashley Parker Day Phone: 919-245-1008 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/24/2013 14 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 01/24/2013 2211 Laws Store Road FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2015 Hurdle Mills NC 27541 E-mail: ashleymorganparker @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Tuesday,June 02,2015 Page 3 5 bALOrange County Agricultural Preservation Board June 4, 2015 Earl McKee, Chair Board of County Commissioners PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Re: Agricultural Preservation Board Appointments Dear Chair McKee: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) discussed recommendations to reappoint two current members and fill a vacant at-large board position at its regular meeting on May 20th, 2015. The APB wishes to make the following recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners: 1) reappoint current member Renee McPherson to a second term as the district member for the Caldwell Agricultural District position. Her term expires on June 30th, 2015. Ms. McPherson is presently the Chair of the APB. 2) reappoint current member Ashley Parker to a second term as an at-large member. Ms. Parker's term expires on June 30th 2015. 3) appoint new applicant Kathy Shambley to fill the at-large position to be vacated when Joe Thompson completes his second term, on June 30, 2015. Ms. Shambley is an active farmer in the Cedar Grove community. Her property is enrolled in the VAD program. Thank you on behalf of the APB. Sincerely, David Stancil Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board cc: Renee McPherson, Chair M4,TUII ° I and ' IUI, IllUII ° I RESOURCES Il�llll��'71SllON Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks &Recreation PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245-2510 Fax: (919) 644-3351 6 BOCC Attendance Report For Advisory Boards Agricultural Preservation Board May /2014 — May /2015 Member Appointed May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Renee McPherson 05/15/2012 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Ashley Parker 01/24/2013 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P:Present E: Excused A: Absent Current through-05/31/2015 7 Page 1 of 2 Renee McPherson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs. Renee McPherson Name Called: Home Address: 3600 Mebane Oaks Road Mebane NC 27302 Phone (Day): 336-214-5965 Phone (Evening): 336-214-5965 Phone (Cell): Email: renee @mcphersonfarms.com Place of Employment: GKN Driveline, Mebane, NC 27302 Job Title: Production Planner Year of OC Residence: 2006 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: Does not apply Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: 1) Production Planner- GKN Driveline - 1981 to present 2) Current Farmer along with husband in Orange County - Small Grains (Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Hay, Cows) - 1998 to Present Volunteer Experience: Member of Alamance County Farm Bureau Women's Committe Education: 1) 1980 Graduate Eastern Alamance High School 2) Associates Degree in Horticulture from Alamance Community College 3) Associates Degree in Industrial Management from Alamance Community college 4) Graduate of Farm Bureau LEAD Program (2009/2010) 5) Graduate of Carolina Farm Credit Ag-Biz Program - 2011 Other Comments: I have a strong passion for agriculture. I would like to volunteer my time on the Agriculture Preservation Board to hopefully see agriculture continue to grow so the next generations to follow have the same opportunities as we have. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Agricultural Preservation Board (2/24/2012). ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 3600 Mebane Oaks Road is Orange County Jurisdiction, Orange Grove Fire Tax, and Bingham Township. 8 Page 2 of 2 Renee McPherson This application was current on: 2/24/2012 3:09:45 PM Date Printed: 12/31/2013 9 Page 1 of 1 Kathy Shambley Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Kathy Shambley Name Called: Home Address: 4410 Efland Cedar Grove Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-732-5177 Phone (Evening): 919-732-5177 Phone (Cell): 919-451-2472 Email: None Place of Employment: Cedar Grove Farm, II, Inc. Job Title: Owner/ Operator Year of OC Residence: 1960 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member of Cedar Grove UMC President Cedar Grove UM Women Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None. Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am applying for the Ag. Pres. Bd. representing the Cedar Grove District. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: None given. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 6/1/2015 12:49:52 PM Date Printed: 6/2/2015 10 Page 1 of 1 Renee Parker Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs Renee Parker Name Called: Home Address: 8015 Tilley Road Hurdle Mills NC 27541 Phone (Day): 9197326366 Phone (Evening): 9197326366 Phone (Cell): 9196362182 Email: rparkerfarms @yahoo.com Place of Employment: Parker Family Farms Job Title: Secretary Year of OC Residence: 1968 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Secretary/Treasurer - Five Forks Baptist Church Treasurer- Bushy Fork Athletic Club Treasurer and committee member - Central Piedmont Jr. Livestock Show Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I live and actively work in the agricultural field as a farmer Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To help keep farms established and given a voice in the county Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/23/2015 10:30:51 PM Date Printed: 5/6/2015 11 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: David Stancil Agricultural Preservation Board Contact Person: David Stancil Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 Dr James Fickle Day Phone: 919 933 4719 Sex: Male 101 Steeplechase Road Evening Phone: 919 933 4719 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill27514 NC 27514 Cell Phone: 708 205 0255 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: jimsflckle@aol.com Date Applied: 04/30/2015 Skills: Agricultural Research Also Serves On: 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: 05/20/2015 Skills: Geologist Also Serves On: Skills: Hydrogeolgic/Geochmical Envirmmntal Also Serves On: Skills: Peace Corps Also Serves On: Miss Danielle Mosley Day Phone: 919-309-5685 Sex: Female 476 Melanie Court Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: Dlynnm26@gmail.com Date Applied: 10/01/2014 Skills: Club Nova Also Serves On: Mrs Renee Parker Day Phone: 9197326366 Sex: Female 8015 Tilley Road Evening Phone: 9197326366 Race: Caucasian Hurdle Mills NC 27541 Cell Phone: 9196362182 Township: Little River E-mail: rparkerfarms@yahoo.com Date Applied: 04/23/2015 Skills: Also Serves On: Kathy Shambley Day Phone: 919-732-5177 sex: Female 4410 Efland Cedar Grove Road Evening Phone: 919-732-5177 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 919-451-2472 Township: Cedar Grove E-mail: None Date Applied: 06/01/2015 Skills: Also Serves On: Ms. Sheila Thomas-Ambat Day Phone: 9192254744 sex: Female 103 Hunter Hill Place Evening Phone: 9192254744 Race: Asian American Chapel Hill NC 27517 Cell Phone: 9192254744 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: staemail@yahoo.com Date Applied: 04/15/2015 Skills: Also Serves On: Commission for the Environment Tuesday,June 02,2015 Page 1 of 1 12 Page 1 of 2 James Fickle Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr James Fickle Name Called: Home Address: 101 Steeplechase Road Chapel Hill27514 NC 27514 Phone (Day): 919 933 4719 Phone (Evening): 919 933 4719 Phone (Cell): 708 205 0255 Email: jimsfickle @aol.com Place of Employment: Retired Job Title: CC&BW Year of OC Residence: 1997 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Volunteer with NC Botanic Garden in Chapel Hill Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: BS/MS/ PhD degrees from Texas Tech University in Agronomy(soils &crops)followed by nearly 40 years of applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture have made me aware of the critical need to properly manage water resources. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Water resources (availability, supply, conservation, reclaimation) are a preeminent issue for all society even now and will become moreso in the future. I hope my technical background will be of use to OWASA. Conflict of Interest: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: 13 Page 2 of 2 James Fickle Durham Technical Community College Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management. Professionally, my positions involved budgetary responsibility(up to $2 M annually) and management of direct reporting personnel (up to 14). 1 am aware of the needs for planning, implementation, and oversight of these resources while maintaining focus on the tasks assigned. In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. University and industry work in soils, crops, regulatory affairs (company representative with EPA,OPP). Over the years, I have worked with irrigation so am conversant with water use in agriculture. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Provision for supply, delivery and stewardship of water resources for Orange County. I have no specific items to accomplish, but do have an interest in water reuse as a means of minimizing impact on available resources. What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues? I think OWASA works within the larger needs of county and its municipalities. Therein the provision, delivery and stewardship of water resources is the specific perview of OWASA. Where growth and development is under consideration of the various branches of county and municipal government, OWASA would be active in helping to implement those items having to do with water. Other Comments: I would like to serve on the OWASA board as water availability, use and quality are paramount to the county's future. I suggest my technical background in agriculture will allow me to quickly become knowledgeable on local issues and challenges. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied 9/24/2010 for OWASA Board of Directors, Agricultural Preservation Board and Durham Technical Community College Board of Directors. UPDATED APPLICATION FOR OWASA 04/16/2011. UPDATED APPLICATION FOR OWASA 04/22/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: Steeplechase Road is in Chapel Hill Township and Chapel Hill Jurisdiction. Updated application with additional questions answered for OWASA 12/27/2013. This application was current on: 12/27/2013 6:59:24 PM Date Printed: 12/30/2013 14 Page 1 of 2 William R. Kaiser Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. William R. Kaiser Name Called: Home Address: 2112 Markham Dr. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 919-933-9794 Phone (Evening): 919-933-9794 Phone (Cell): Email: w_mckaiser @hotmail.com Place of Employment: Retired geologist Job Title: Retired geologist Year of OC Residence: 2004 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: NC Botanical Garden volunteer: invasive plant control, prairie and forest management, trail maintenance at Mason Farm. Climate garden at Totten Center. Duke Forest: trail development and maintenance, geology tour leader. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Commission for the Environment, Nov.2005-May 2013, 2 yr as Chair. New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm Master Plan Committee Member, 2006 Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Preservation of agricultural land will have positive environmental impact. I am conversant with the county s environmental issues. I d bring geological perspective and relevant volunteer experience to board discussions. I can investigate and solve technical problems and have proven written and oral communication skills. I would use them in review of VAD and EVAD applications. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: 15 Page 2 of 2 William R. Kaiser Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My knowledge of the natural world gained professionally as a geologist, as a CFE member, and as a volunteer would guide my evaluation of park land. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Extensive research (Univ. of Texas at Austin Bur. Economic Geology) and industry experience (Exxon) in energy resources, especially coal and natural gas. Hydrogeologic and geochemical skills for environmental studies e.g., coal gasification, high-level radioactive waste, mined lands, oil-field waste, geophysical - log analysis, ground -water flow patterns, aquifer architecture and gravity. Proven written and oral communication skills. Volunteer Experience: Volunteered on a regular basis with the Heart of Texas Peace Corps Association serving two varieties of public agencies and non-profit groups, e.g. Safe Place, Wild Basin, AIDS Services, Food Bank, Hornsby Bend, Mayfield Park, Tree Folks, Lower Colo. R. Authority, etc. Peace Corps Volunteer (1963-65); Ghana, W. Africa, assigned to Ghana Geological Survey. Education: The Johns Hopkins University, Ph.D. Geology. University of Wisconsin - Madison, M.S. Geology; University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.A. Geology. Other Comments: STAFF NOTES: Originally applied 4/6/04 for Solid Waste Advisory Board; Commission for the Environment; and Economic Development Commission. APPLIED 07/28/2013 for Agricultural Preservation Board and Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. Address Verification: 2112 Markham Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 is Chapel Hill Township, Chapel Hill Jurisdiction, and Chapel Hill Town Limits. This application was current on: 7/28/2013 Date Printed: 12/27/2013 16 Page 1 of 2 Danielle Mosley Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Miss Danielle Mosley Name Called: Home Address: 476 Melanie Court Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 919-309-5685 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Dlynnm26 @gmail.com Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: 2011 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Club Nova Volunteer Experience: Club Nova 17 Page 2 of 2 Danielle Mosley Education: Attending school for ged Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee, Board of Health, and Agricultural preservation Board on 06/26/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: Melanie Court is Chapel Hill Township, Chapel Hill Town Limits. This application was current on: 6/26/2012 11:06:45 AM Date Printed: 12/27/2013 18 Page 1 of 4 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: County 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: Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Areas of Proficiency a€¢Currently 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. a€¢Previously-- Nine years of managing staff members and overseeing progressively complex workloads as the Drainage Complaints and Petitions Projects Program Manager. a€¢Project manager and water resources technical lead for 70 existing small to mid-sized funded projects with a total construction scope of approximately$4M. Creative in leveraging limited resources and working effectively to maximize productivity within the program. 19 Page 2 of 4 Sheila Thomas-Ambat aEoEffective communication with Council members and elected officials, Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (SMAC), staff and citizens of Raleigh with strong influencing skills to reach the goals of the Petitions Program. aEoMulti agency permitting ensuring compliance with NCDENR, NCDOT, USACE, COR Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Raleigh Stormwater Manual and Standards, and Raleigh Guidelines for Land Disturbing Activity. aEoCollaborative coordination among various City departments including Transportation Field Services, Public Utilities, Real Estate, Housing/Environmental and Parks and Recreation to maintain stormwater infrastructure, resolve stormwater issues and guide emergency repairs. aEoNetworking, programming and information technology skills for evaluating and developing best practice policies and procedures for maintaining performance measures and conducting analysis of productivity. aEOA principled manager who values accountability while holding realistic and fair expectations of self and others. aEoStrategic thinker who can facilitate the development of a clear vision for the CIP Program within the CityaETMs overall mission of public safety, environmental stewardship, customer service and quality of life. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Would like to serve, be involved and make a positive contribution to the immediate community in which I live. I believe my extensive background and experience in engineering and environment 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: 20 Page 3 of 4 Sheila Thomas-Ambat Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Areas of Proficiency aEoCurrently manages the design and construction of complex stormwater public infrastructure projects from establishment of project scope through completion of construction through communication with City staff, inspectors, design and construction teams; coordinate construction activities with other City Departments, Divisions and outside agencies including consultants, engineers, developers and contractors; and review project progress and quality of construction. Current workload includes a 3.8 M Dam Project and 4M Linear City Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrade. Currently also serves as the Stormwater Master Water Shed and Systems Analysis Project Manager. aEoPreviously-- Nine years of managing staff members and overseeing progressively complex workloads as the Drainage Complaints and Petitions Projects Program Manager. aEoProject manager and water resources technical lead for 70 existing small to mid-sized funded projects with a total construction scope of approximately$4M. Creative in leveraging limited resources and working effectively to maximize productivity within the program. aEoEffective communication with Council members and elected officials, Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (SMAC), staff and citizens of Raleigh with strong influencing skills to reach the goals of the Petitions Program. aEoMulti agency permitting ensuring compliance with NCDENR, NCDOT, USACE, COR Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Raleigh Stormwater Manual and Standards, and Raleigh Guidelines for Land Disturbing Activity. aEoCollaborative coordination among various City departments including Transportation Field Services, Public Utilities, Real Estate, Housing/Environmental and Parks and Recreation to maintain stormwater infrastructure, resolve stormwater issues and guide emergency repairs. aEoNetworking, programming and information technology skills for evaluating and developing best practice policies and procedures for maintaining performance measures and conducting analysis of productivity. aEOA principled manager who values accountability while holding realistic and fair expectations of self and others. aEoStrategic thinker who can facilitate the development of a clear vision for the CIP Program within the CityaETMs overall mission of public safety, environmental stewardship, customer service and quality of life. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Would like to serve, be involved and make a positive contribution to the immediate community in which I live. I believe my extensive background and experience in engineering and environment is well suited to be on this Commission. Employment history: Currently employed by the City of Raleigh (-10 years). Previously worked as a water resources engineer with the State of NC- Raleigh (-6 Years). Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 21 Page 4 of 4 Sheila Thomas-Ambat Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/30/2014 12:53:42 PM Date Printed: 4/2/2015