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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 15, 2015
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-e
SUBJECT: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board —Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover
County Member Roster INFORMATION CONTACT:
OWASA Board Member Job Description Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
OWASA Full Member Roster
Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest
List
PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board.
BACKGROUND: The following Appointment is for board consideration:
• Appointment to a first full term (Position #1) BOCC Appointed representative expiring
06/30/2018. (This vacancy was created due to the resignation of Michael Hughes
August 28, 2015)
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County
residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating
disparities in participation and barriers to participation.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider an appointment
to the Orange Water& Sewer Authority Board.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Meeting Times: 7:00 pm second and fourth Thursday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Andrea Orbich
Meeting Place: the OWASA Community Room and Chapel Hill Town Ha Positions: 9 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-4421
Description: The Board of Commissioners appoints two members. This board establishes operating policies on a range of issues including billing,budgeting,personnel,purchasing,rates,
reimbursement agreements,and water and sewer extensions.It also reviews and approves general system development. Edwin Kerwin is the Executive Director.
VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed:
1 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment:
FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2018
E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: County Number of Terms:
Special Repr: County
Ms. TeIT0110 Buckner Day Phone: 919-962-5090 Sex: Female First Appointed: 08/23/2011
2 Evening Phone: 919-942-9055 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/17/2014
306 Yorktown Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: tbuckner @ibiblio.org Resid/Spec Req: County Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: County
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OWASA Board of Directors
Board Member Job Description
February 2015
Organization
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is a public, non-profit agency, designated by
the NC General Statutes as a special purpose unit of local government, to provide water, sewer
and reclaimed water services to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community. OWASA is governed by a
nine member Board of Directors.
Mission Statement
We are a community-owned utility providing our customers high quality and reliable water,
wastewater, and reclaimed water services through responsible and creative stewardship of the
resources we manage.
Board Appointments
Appointments to the OWASA Board of Directors are made by the Chapel Hill Town Council
(appoints five); the Carrboro Board of Aldermen (appoints 2); and the Orange County Board of
Commissioners (appoints 2). Board members serve staggered three year-terms, subject to the
power of each appointing body to remove its appointees with or without cause.
Local government appointment information is available at:
• Chapel Hill Town Cleric Telephone: 919-969-5014
Website: p„X117://wvaw.towr�ofclal7ellill.oa°p/b�
• Carrboro Town Cleric Telephone: 919-918-7309
Website: h 01ninissi0ns
• Orange County Cleric Telephone: 919-245-2125 or 919-245-2130
Website: htt17://www.co.o� nne.n� us/bc>a�°ds/
Board Authority
The Board of Directors is solely responsible for the governance of OWASA,and acts in a fiduciary
position with respect to the entire service community. Its primary duties include establishing
policy to assure that OWASA accomplishes its statutory mission and complies with its contractual
and other legal duties, including sole responsibility for adopting budgets, rates, fees and charges.
The Board is responsible for hiring of the Executive Director, General Counsel and Auditor.
Board Member Responsibilities
Must take an Oath of Office to discharge faithfully the duties of his/her office, to abide by the
constitution and laws of the United States and of North Carolina, and to exercise his/her best
judgment as a member of the Board of Directors.
Regularly attend Board and Committee meetings.
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Each Board member should prepare for and participate fully in an effort to contribute his or her
knowledge and skills to the collective deliberations of the Board, to the end that the Board's
decisions and policies are the product of nine members' efforts, skills, and experiences, and thus
stronger by way of the Board's deliberative process, and thus more assuredly in the best interest
of the organization.
Must vote and shall not be excused from voting except on matters involving consideration of
his/her own official conduct, or where his/her financial or personal interests are involved; must
disclose potential conflicts of interest, and may ask the Board of Directors to recuse him/her from
duty to vote based upon conflict of interest.
Must be aware and abstain from any conflict of interests.
Keep an open mind, deliberate together, and foster a positive working relationship with other
Board members and staff, and take care to act in compliance with Open Meetings and Public
Records Laws.
Acts in a position of trust for OWASA's current and future customers and for the community and
other stakeholders.
Have a genuine interest in OWASA's continued success.
Board Member Time Commitment
The OWASA Board meets on the 2nd and 4rh Thursday of the month. The first meeting of the
month begins at 6:00 P.M. and is held in the OWASA Community Room (400 Jones Ferry Road
in Carrboro); and the second meeting of the month begins at 7:00 P.M. and is held in the Council
Chambers at Chapel Hill Town Hall (405 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Chapel Hill). The
Board of Directors does not meet the fourth Thursdays of November and December due to the
holidays.
Board members are also expected to serve on one or more Standing Committees of the Board. The
number of Committee meetings can vary greatly, but there are generally one or two different
committee meetings per month.
Board Member Compensation
Board members receive$50 compensation for attendance at each Board Meeting, Special Meeting,
Work Session, and Standing Committee meeting of the Board. In lieu of a meeting attendance
payment, the Board Chair receives a $250 monthly stipend regardless of the number of meetings
attended.
For More Information
For more information about the organization,please visit the OWASA website at www..owa:sa:...M
or contact the Clerk to the Board at 919-537-4217.
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DIRECTORY OF ORANGE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
TERMS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HOME ADDRESS DATE OF TERM APPOINTED
INITIAL OATH EXPIRATION BY
Terri Buckner 08/25/2011 06/30/2017 Orange County
306 Yorktown Drive
Chapel Hill,NC 27516
Jeff Danner, PhD 07/09/2015 06/30/2018 Chapel Hill
423 New Parkside Drive
Chapel Hill,NC 27516
Quinton A. Harper 06/12/2014 06/30/2016 Carrboro
501 Jones Ferry Road, #U7
Carrboro,NC 27510
Vacant 06/30/2018 Orange County
David (Dave) Moreau 07/10/2014 06/30/2017 Chapel Hill
16 Kendall Drive
Chapel Hill,NC 27517-6544
Robert Morgan 07/01/2015 06/30/2018 Carrboro
2019 Hunt Drive
Carrboro,NC 27510
Heather Payne (Secretary) 07/11/2013 06/30/2016 Chapel Hill
1300 Mason Farm Road
Chapel Hill,NC 27514
Ruchir Vora 08/28/2014 06/30/2017 Chapel Hill
522 Dogwood Drive
Chapel Hill,NC 27516
John A.Young (Chair) 03/24/2011 06/30/2016 Chapel Hill
124 Meadowmont Village Cir
Chapel Hill,NC 27517
Updated: July],2015
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
DYCZge Water c Sewer Authority Board of Directors Contact Person: Andrea Orbich
Contact Phone: 919-968-4421
Mr Luther Black Day Phone: 919-605-4023 Sex: Male
1211 Hummingbird Hill Evening Phone: 919-605-4023 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27517 Cell Phone: 919-605-4023 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: lukeblack3@gmail.com Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 01/08/2014
Skills: Also Serves On:
Dr. Jesse Brunson Day Phone: 919-383-2339 Sex: Male
5532 Jomali Drive Evening Phone: 919-383-1397 Race: African American
Durham NC 27705 Cell Phone: 910-964-1904 Township: Eno
E-mail: drjbrunson@aol.com Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 07/31/2014
Skills: Also Serves On: OPC Oversight Board
Mr. Raymond(Ray) DuBose Day Phone: 919-929-4541 Sex: Male
103 Easy Street Evening Phone: 919-929-4541 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 919-619-6402 Township: Bingham
E-mail: ray.e.dubose@gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 03/20/2014
Skills: Also Serves On:
Dr James Fickle Day Phone: 919 933 4719 Sex: Male
101 Steeplechase Road Evening Phone: 919 933 4719 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill27514 NC 27514 Cell Phone: 708 205 0255 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: jimsfickle@aol.com Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Date Applied: 04/30/2015
Skills: Agricultural Research Also Serves On:
Mr. Zachary Giles Day Phone: 910-308-7228 Sex: Male
8000 Oak Pointe Court Evening Phone: 910-308-7228 Race: Caucasian
Mebane NC 27302 Cell Phone: 919-930-4459 Township: Cedar Grove
E-mail: zach.s.giles@gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 06/02/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
Wednesday,September 02,2015 Page 1 of 3
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
DYCZge Water c Sewer Authority Board of Directors Contact Person: Andrea Orbich
Contact Phone: 919-968-4421
Mr. Matt Hughes Day Phone: 919-928-4480 Sex: Male
13106 Drew Hill Lane Evening Phone: 919-928-4480 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919-928-4480 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: mghughesnc@gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 09/02/2015
Skills: Tutor Also Serves On: Human Relations Commission
Dr. Barry Katz Day Phone: 919-383-5178 Sex: Male
5801 Cascade Drive Evening Phone: 919-383-5178 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919-383-5178 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: bakatz@nc.rr.com Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 04/30/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mr. Julian (Randy) Marshall Jr. Day Phone: 919 929-5706 Sex: Male
3826 Riders Trail Evening Phone: 919 929-5706 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 919 270-6411 Township: Bingham
E-mail: pickardmountain @ mindspring.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 04/17/2014
Skills: Carrboro Board of Aldermen Also Serves On:
Skills: Carrboro Parks&Rec.Commission Also Serves On:
Skills: Community Service Volunteer Also Serves On:
Skills: Principal-Elementary School Also Serves On:
Skills: Teacher Also Serves On:
Mrs. Barbara Middleton-Foushee Day Phone: 919-270-4087 Sex: Female
100 Williams Street Evening Phone: 919-942-4707 Race: African American
Carrboro NC 27510 Cell Phone: 919-270-4087 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: zetal985@msn.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Date Applied: 08/30/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
Wednesday,September 02,2015 Page 2 of 3
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
DYCZge Water c Sewer Authority Board of Directors Contact Person: Andrea Orbich
Contact Phone: 919-968-4421
Mr. Patrick Mulkey Day Phone: 919-660-2542 Sex: Male
8702 Stanford Road Evening Phone: 919-942-3814 Race: Undesignated
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: Township: Bingham
E-mail: mulkey74@gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Alt.
Date Applied: 03/20/2014
Skills: Community Service Volunteer Also Serves On:
Skills: Electronic Technician-Senior Also Serves On:
Wednesday,September 02,2015 Page 3 of 3
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Page 1 of 2 Luther Black
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Luther Black
Name Called:
Home Address: 1211 Hummingbird Hill
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone (Day): 919-605-4023
Phone (Evening): 919-605-4023
Phone (Cell): 919-605-4023
Email: lukeblack3 @gmail.com
Place of Employment: GlaxoSmithKline
Job Title: Senior Advisor, Quality Assurance
Year of OC Residence: 1996
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
We actively give to charity, but are not members of any organization. That s partly why I
would like to be involved, so I can give back to the community.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have an education in Chemistry, and work in the pharmaceutical field in Quality. My
grandfather was part of the PWC in Fayetteville, and I am familiar with what this department
normally does, via that exposure.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
To give back to the community.
Conflict of Interest:
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Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am active antique collector ranging across numerous subject matter areas, and I have worked
to restore a lot of the items I have acquired through working with certified members of the
American Institute of Conservation. I am also interested in old homes and restoration of homes,
particularly hand hewn timbers and colonial style architecture. My interests have taught me a
lot, and I feel I could add something to the board, if considered.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
To give back to the community.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other
boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management.
I have not worked on other boards for the county, however, I do work in a matrixed environment
at GSK(employer)and have to interface with a number of departments globally and operated
under a budget when representing the community externally.
I have a wide range of interests, skills, and education that position me well for supporting rolls in
public works as well as public restoration/conservation.
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer
experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
My background and education are stated above. My attention to detail and quality, in all that I
do, due to my line of work, will be quite useful in roles like these.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
To represent the entire county in a fair and balanced manner, with the best interest of the
community at large. The voice of a public representative should be a conduit for which others
can feed their concerns. I want to be that advocate for the community.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
OWASA s role is to ensure management of the supply and demand for public works that
function in tandem with the growning population and ever-changing climate of both the home
and work spaces around us. The best-managed decisions are well-informed and debated in a
public forum with subject matter experts there to vett the topic(s)with the right questions.
OWASA is the forum for those discussions.
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 1/8/2014 10:00:14 PM Date Printed: 1/9/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Jesse Brunson
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr. Jesse Brunson
Name Called:
Home Address: 5532 Jomali Drive
Durham NC 27705
Phone (Day): 919-383-2339
Phone (Evening): 919-383-1397
Phone (Cell): 910-964-1904
Email: drjbrunson @aol.com
Place of Employment: Pleasant Green United Methodist Church
Job Title: Senior Pastor
Year of OC Residence: 2013
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: African American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
1. Supervisors of Internship Program at Duke Divinity School; 2. NC Conference UMC
Order of Elders; 3. Scotland County Family Counseling Center Board of Directors
(ViceChair); 4. Past Director of MultiCultural Ministries of the NC Conference UMC
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
OPC Oversight Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As a pastor I work with people who have issues that this board manages. I am interested in the
work of this board. I am a trained counselor with a doctorate degree earned at Drew University in
Madison NJ. As a pastor community needs are important to my work.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
The work of this board interests me and I feel I can contribute to this work.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
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Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
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Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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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.
As a Senior Pastor I manage personnel and the church. I give oversight to budget management
as well. I have served as a pastor in the United Methodist Church since 1978.
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.
1. Adjunct Professor; Shaw University(1997-2003)Taught courses in Ethics and philosophy.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
The responsibility of oversight is one that is important in the church. Thus, I see this board as
this work important to accountability in the community.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
Primarily to present the county in a viable positive light.
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 7/31/2014 1:03:24 PM Date Printed: 8/1/2014
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Page 1 of 3 Raymond (Ray) DuBose
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Raymond (Ray) DuBose
Name Called:
Home Address: 103 Easy Street
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-929-4541
Phone (Evening): 919-929-4541
Phone (Cell): 919-619-6402
Email: ray.e.dubose @gmail.com
Place of Employment: UNC Chapel Hill (retired)
Job Title: Director, Energy Services
Year of OC Residence: 1975
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Director, South Orange Rescue Squad
Chair, Advisory Board, State Employees Credit Union, Carrboro Branch
Member, International District Energy Association (Chair of the Board of Directors 2000-
2002)
National Research Council Committee on the Architect of the Capitol Power Plant, 2008-
2009
U.S. judge for the Global District Energy Climate Award 2013
Member, Professional Engineers of North Carolina
Member, National Society for Professional Engineers
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from The University of Tennessee at
Knoxville.
I recently retired from UNC Chapel Hill as Director for Energy Services after over 37 years of
total service. My responsibilities included management of energy and other utilities to the
University campus buildings including water, wastewater, and reclaimed water. I have worked
closely with OWASA from its creation until my retirement. I provided leadership during the
negotiations with OWASA for the reclaimed water system and during the design and
construction of the system. This system has allowed the University with other conservation
measures we implemented to significantly conserve water supply resources which are valuable
to the entire community.
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I was involved with University sustainability programs. I was a charter member of the
Universitya€TMs Sustainability Coalition and served on the Sustainability Advisory Committee, a
pan-University committee which advised the Provost and the Vice Chancellor for Finance and
Administration on sustainability matters.
I provided leadership in the creation of the Universitya€TMs Climate Action Plan and managed
the implementation of the plan. As part of the plan, I led the University team that partnered and
contracted with Orange County for the Landfill Gas Project. The successful completion and
current operation of this project will allow the Universitya€TMs Carolina North Campus to be
carbon neutral for many years by preventing the escape of the potent greenhouse gas from the
County landfill and using that gas to generate green power.
I was the director of a large department responsible for the provision of energy, water, reclaimed
water, wastewater, and stormwater services to a very large university teaching and research
campus including a major teaching hospital and regional trauma center. I was responsible for
the budget, personnel management, and general direction of the department. My work with
OWASA provided me knowledge of its budget, organization, and business and political drivers. I
believe all of my experience and knowledge is relevant and would be valuable for service on the
OWASA Board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I enjoyed working with OWASA during my entire career at UNC Chapel Hill. I recognize that
OWASA is a valuable and critical asset to Orange County. The provision of reliable, clean, and
efficient services to the community at a reasonable cost is absolutely necessary to sustain a
viable community. I understand the important part OWASA has in the community and
understand its business and operations and understand the importance of its stewardship of
natural resources. I understand the importance of resiliency for the community to recover
following severe weather and the critical role that OWASA plays. I believe my background is
relevant, and that I can contribute to moving OWASA forward by serving on its Board of
Directors. I am willing to commit the time necessary to serve.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other
boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management.
I was the director of a large department of UNC Chapel Hill. I was responsible for the budget
which exceeded $100 million annually. The department had 150 employees for which I was
responsible. I was a supervisor within the department from 1977 until my retirement in 2012. 1
was the head of the department from 1999 until my retirement. During that period I was named
Interim Executive Director for Facilities Services, a department with over 1300 employees. I
held those responsibilities for six months until a permanent arrangement was made.
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer
experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
I have been in volunteer organizations my entire career. Perhaps the most valuable is my
experience in the International District Energy Association (see www.districtenergy.org), a trade
association for owners, operators, vendors, and service providers for the district energy
industry. District energy is the provision of energy services to a campus or a group of municipal
buildings. This is not unlike OWASA provides water and wastewater services to the community.
During my 30 years with the IDEA, I have served on multiple committees including 9 years on
the Board of Directors with terms as Vice Chair(2 years) and Chair(2 years). IDEA is a 1000+
member association with revenues exceeding $1 million per year.
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What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
OWASA s Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of the organization with authority
over rates, budget, property acquisition, policy, etc. The Executive Director of OWASA reports
to the Board.
I hope to help sustain and contribute to the continued efforts toward quality and efficiency of the
critical services OWASA provides. Future planning, budgeting for the short and long term, and
business with integrity are all things to which I can support.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
OWASA must provide services regardless of growth of the community. OWASA must employ
long range planning to accommodate the needs of the community however it wants to grow. It
simply would not be satisfactory to react to growth after the fact nor to increase system
capacities long before they are needed, but rather to have the right capacities in the systems at
the right time. OWASA must be participate in conversations about growth to be prepared to
provide water and sewer services. OWASA must advise community leaders the impacts of their
decisions about growth in the community on OWASA s systems, operation, and cost.
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 3 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:
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Agricultural Preservation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS/MS/PhD degrees from Texas Tech University and University of Illinois followed by 40 years
experience in applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture. I am familiar with production
systems ranging from large operations to local market-garden farms with diverse production
integrating crop and animal enterprises.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have been in Agriculture for my entire career and would like Agriculture to continue to be a
viable way of life in what has become a heavily urbanized area (Research Triangle metropolitan
area). I am sympathetic with the challenges of continuing agricultural lifestyles and need to
adapt to changing needs brought on by urbanization. While large mechanized broadacre farms
will continue to decrease in number in metropolitan areas, we have an opportunity to preserve
agricultural areas which have production suited to the urban area and local markets.
Conflict of Interest:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS/MS/PhD degrees from Texas Tech University and University of Illinois followed by 40 years
experience in applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture. While with industry, my
employers (and I as their representative) had occasion to use the services of the Community
Colleges in the areas where I worked. More specifically, we used summer interns as technical
assistants in field and laboratory work. While Durham Technical is not agriculturally oriented, I
suggest my experience would be useful, giving me a broad perspective applicable to the many
disciplines taught at Durham Technical.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I feel the community college system is a critical part of our overall educational system and while
it makes many contributions to American Industry, more can be done. Allegiances of Durham
Technical with local industry no doubt exist, but is a particular area that can be strengthened to
increase American competitiveness, particularly in the biotechnical, mechanical, electrical and
electronic trades.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
As suggested above, strengthen ties with local industry to enable curriculum paths leading to
careers in industry.
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.
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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: 4/30/2015 Date Printed: 7/30/2015
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Page 1 of 2 Zachary Giles
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Zachary Giles
Name Called:
Home Address: 8000 Oak Pointe Court
Mebane NC 27302
Phone (Day): 9103087228
Phone (Evening): 9103087228
Phone (Cell): 9103087228
Email: zach.s.giles @gmail.com
Place of Employment: GlaxoSmithKline
Job Title: LC/MS Field Service Engineer
Year of OC Residence: 2008
Township of Residence: Cedar Grove
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I have ran races (5k, marathon) for the American Cancer Society.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Board of Health
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have a BS in chemistry and have worked for the pharmaceutical industry for 6+years. My
sister is a pathologist fellow at UNC-CH hospitals, and I come from a family of nurses so I have
been exposed to the healthcare industry for a number of years without actually being affiliated to
any specific entity.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Everyone has experienced changes to their personal healthcare in some way, shape, or form
and I want to become more involved in those changes.
Conflict of Interest:
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Mebane Board of Adjustment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I reside in the community of Mebane and I foresee changes in the community especially in the
Orange County part of the community. I would like to become involved in future zoning
regulations that could affect my part of the community. I also have an MBA and my profession is
more scientific so I am exploring venues to cultivate my business skill set.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
See Above.
Conflict of Interest:
I live in Mebane and could be directly affected by decisions made by this board.
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My mother was the town clerk for my hometown (Linden NC) and was actively involved in
water/sewer planning and bill payment. and as a child I assisted her with office duties.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Residents in my part of the county are on well water, and it s full of particulate (red clay). This is
a problem everyone in my community faces, and I would like to help bring public water/sewer to
my community if possible.
Conflict of Interest:
I could benefit directly from decisions made by this board.
Supplemental Questions:
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other
boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management.
I have a MBA from Elon University(graduated May 2013), and my mother has worked for the
public works in my hometown (Linden NC). I assisted her with office duties (i.e. billing and
meter reading).
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer
experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
I currently work with LC/MS analytic equipment that is used in the water testing industry
(although I work in pharmaceuticals)
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
To provide clean water and functional sewer to the residents of Orange County.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
To provide and maintain the infrastructure needed (i.e. pipes and meters) in providing
water/sewer to Orange County residents, and to ensure quality control testing on water samples.
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/26/2014 1:18:11 PM Date Printed: 2/27/2014
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Page 1 of 3 Matt Hughes
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Matt Hughes
Name Called:
Home Address: 13106 Drew Hill Lane
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-928-4480
Phone (Evening): 919-928-4480
Phone (Cell): 919-928-4480
Email: mghughesnc @gmail.com
Place of Employment: UNC Chapel Hill
Job Title: Administrative Support Specialist
Year of OC Residence: 1990
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Chair, Orange County Democratic Party Member, Orange County Schools Raising
Achievement and Closing the Gap Committee Member, Orange county Human Relations
Commission Member, Kidscope Advisory Council
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Orange County Human Relations Commission
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
In prior roles I've held, I have had to balance important constituency groups and make timely
decisions based on facts and cause and effect analysis. The OWASA Board of Directors
requires that members balance the interests of local governments, the environment, and local
ratepayers. It is vital that we have Directors who are able to give the facts the due diligence in
determining how to balance these three priorities and ensure that ratepayers enjoy great
services, that we are good stewards of our precious water resources, and that the community
has confidence in OWASA's ability to serve.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
The OWASA Board of Directors is an important Board in our community given that they oversee
a utility agency. Water use and sustainability is becoming an ever important issue with a
changing global climate. When coupled with increased development in southern Orange County,
the OWASA Board of Directors will have to ensure that growth is sustainably managed as it
relates to our water resources.
Conflict of Interest:
No.
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Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As someone who worked in higher education and with the State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, I know firsthand how critical it is that we have a higher education system that works
for everyone. At DPI I worked with Superintendent Atkinson as she sought greater cooperation
with the Community College system as part of an effort to provide students with more
opportunities while still in high school.At UNC, our students take courses in their local
communities over the summer to attain credit for coursework towards their degree and many
students attend the community colleges before coming to the University for their junior and
senior years. In both institutions the community college system is critical for the success of every
student, our economy, and the state.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Throughout my experiences I have learned how the community college system is an important,
and occasionally overlooked, piece of our public education system. The community college
system is at an intersection for students who are exploring careers, preparing for four year
institutions, seeking job training, or simply furthering themselves. I have witnessed students who
were able to attain their certification as a CNA, allowing them to work during their college years
while also pursuing their RN degress. That is because of programs offered by our community
colleges. They go into four year institutions with a significant leg up on their campuses and in
their programs. Other students attend community colleges during their high school years while
earning credit that allows them to both earn credit to graduate high school and earn credit
towards their bachelor degree in our state universities. I am committed to the success of our
community colleges because of the role it plays for state s students. We need someone to serve
as our representative on the DTCC board who is committed to that success, but also committed
to working with both of our county s school systems to ensure students know of and have
access to all of the opportunities to DTCC provides. Additionally, I am committed to the goal of
making our students college, career, and citizenship ready and believe that DTCC and all 50 of
our state s community colleges are an integral part of that mission. Just as important to our
community is the opportunity to enhance job training and skills development. As we work to
bring more businesses to Orange County, they will require potential employees with the skills
and training required. DTCC is a vital asset to growing our local talent pool right here in Orange
County that will allow our county and our residents to compete with communities across the
state and country. As a trustee, I will be 100% committed to ensuring we stay ahead of the game
when it comes to job skills development for DTCC generally and the Orange County campus in
particular. However, our representative will have to be committed to limiting the burden to attend
classes with DTCC. With the default rate among community college students on the rise, our
representative will have be committed to ensuring affordability. Programs must remain
affordable for students with innovative ways to help students graduate with as little debt as
possible.
Conflict of Interest:
No.
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Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
In various roles I have held, I have had to be an fair and independent arbiter in determining facts
and ensuring that decisions are made reflecting those facts as well as official policies and
procedures. One body I currently sit on, the Human Relations Commission, is tasked with
hearing housing discrimination cases in a quasi-judicial manner and must adhere to federal
legislation and housing policy in determining if discrimination took place and help address the
complaint. My view is that the Board of Adjustment is no different in meeting the needs of
residents and property owners as well as the needs of Orange County and the general public as
it relates to zoning and regulations.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have previously applied for the Orange County Planning Board and find issues relating to
zoning and planning to be incredibly important, especially with new construction and economic
development. I see the Board of Adjustment as a way to ensure that property owners are fairly
treated in balancing community needs. Those who have a vested interest in planning and zone
must be confident that this board has members who are fair and impartial.
Conflict of Interest:
No.
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: Non-profit work involving grassroots organizing, activism and
advocation.
Volunteer Experience: Volunteerism for political campaigns; community projects created
and implemented during my tenures as student body president and vice-president; and
currently ongoing tutoring in Orange County Schools (Cedar Ridge High School) in the
area of Civics and Economics as part of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program at
UNC-Chapel Hill. Tutoring high school and middle school students as a mentor with over
100 students and an accumulated approximately 1000 hours of giving student assistance.
Education: Ongoing first year student at the University of North Carolina, studying political
science; North Carolina Teaching Fellow. Graduate of Cedar ridge High (2009) current
student at UNC-Chapel, political science major.
Other Comments:
Current member of the Orange County Schools Raising Achievement and Closing the
Gap Committee. Mailing address is as follows: P.O. Box 1406, Hillsborough, North
Carolina 27278-1406 STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Commission for the
Environment 12/15/09. Currently applying for Human Relations Commission, Commission
for the Environment, and Commission for Women. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1845
Washington Drive, Hillsborough is Eno Township, Orange County Jurisdiction. Matt asked
that we drop his name off the applicant interest list for the Orange County Planning Board
and add the Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board 9/2/2015.
This application was current on: 9/2/2015 Date Printed: 9/2/2015
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Page 1 of 3 Barry Katz
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr. Barry Katz
Name Called:
Home Address: 5801 Cascade Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 9193835178
Phone (Evening): 9193835178
Phone (Cell): 9193835178
Email: bakatz @nc.rr.com
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title: Retired
Year of OC Residence: 1970
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: 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
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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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
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Page 1 of 2 Julian R. (Randy) Marshall
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Julian R. (Randy) Marshall
Name Called:
Home Address: 3826 Riders Trail
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-929-5706
Phone (Evening): 919-929-5706
Phone (Cell): 919-270-6411
Email: pickardmountain @mindspring.com
Place of Employment: Retired CHHS
Job Title: Retired Principal Carrboro Elem.
Year of OC Residence: 1970
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
None
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Served on OUTboard. Term expired.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My 9 1/2 years on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen provided me witha familiarity with issues
dealt with by OWASA Board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
It is important for OWASA to follow the directives of the governing boards in Orange County. I
feel I can clearly communicate those.
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.
As the manager(principal)of Carrboro Elem., I handled budget and personnel management for
90+faculty, staff, and 550 students.
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.
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I understand the role of manager is separate and apart from the role of a governing board.
O.C. Visitors Bureau
Sister cities
Carrboro Parks & Rec
OUTboard
Intergovenmental ad hoc
Several educational boards
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Carry out the directives of the elected gov is and provide management oversight to the
organization.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
OWASA s role is to follow the lead of the elected governing boards in Orange County. OWASA
provides leadership and direction, expertise, and recommendations but policy decisions must be
approved by the gov ts. Parameters for growth and development are already established.
OWASA s role is to comply with those parameters.
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 2 Barbara Middleton-Foushee
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mrs. Barbara Middleton-Foushee
Name Called:
Home Address: 100 Williams Street
Carrboro NC 27510
Phone (Day): 919-270-4087
Phone (Evening): 919-942-4707
Phone (Cell): 919-270-4087
Email: zeta1985 @msn.com
Place of Employment: Laboratory Corporation of America
Job Title: Senior Technologist
Year of OC Residence: 1991
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: African American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP, Secretary; Human Services Advisory Committee, Town of
Carrboro; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Tamias; Blue Ribbon Mentor Advocate, Mentor;
Order of the Eastern Star, PHA-Randolph Chaper#185
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have worked with a variety of people throughout my professional career and have good
experience with working independently as well as with a team. I am a Senior Technologist in a
Molecular Biology lab and I am organized, meticulous and a critical thinker. I am also able to
troubleshoot problems in a timely manner. I believe that these skills could be an asset to me if I
am selected to serve on the OWASA Board of Directors. I have also served in various service
capacities within the Chapel Hill-Carrboro communities.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe in volunteerism; I am already giving back to my community in various capacities and
this allows me to have contact with a diverse group of individuals. I am very interested in all
aspects of our local govern ment/boards and I would like to be able to contribute to the
plans/decisions that affect my neighbors. I feel that it is important for our local
government/boards to be as diverse as the populations that they serve; that way, all of the
stakeholders can be represented at the table. It would be an honor and a privilege for me to
serve on the OWASA BOD.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other
boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management.
I have some experience with budgets as I serve on the Human Services Advisory Committee for
the Town of Carrboro. We study all funding applications received by the Town from
nondepartmental agencies and make recommendations to the Carrboro BOA on these funding
requests. There are also sections of the funding request applications that deal with personnel
and staff and their salaries.
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.
In addition to my work with the HSAC for the Town of Carrboro, I also am a member of the
NAACP and I am a Mentor for the CHCCS. These are very service-oriented positions and I am
able to interact with a variety of people with various needs/issues. I believe that this would be
helpful if I am selected to serve on the Board as I am sure that there are any number of
concerns that come up all of the time in reference to budgets, human resources, etc.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
The OWASA BOD adopts a yearly budget and also is responsible for setting rates and fees for
the consumers of the system. There are also the responsibilities of capital projects and
appointing key personnel. I would hope to help to accomplish fair and reasonable rates for the
consumers of the OWASA system, make effective decisions concerning bond issues to help
fund capital projects, make sound policy decisions and to be instrumental in selecting diverse
and quality individuals to work within the OWASA organization.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
OWASA s services need to be consistent with the growth of the populations that they serve,
which includes the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill and Orange County. This utility must be
able to keep up with the changes in population in these areas as well as the economic
development projects that are constantly being introduced into our communities.
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 2 Patrick Mulkey
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Patrick Mulkey
Name Called:
Home Address: 8702 Stanford Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-660-2542
Phone (Evening): 919-942-3814
Phone (Cell):
Email: mulkey74 @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Duke University
Job Title: Sr. Electronics Tech.
Year of OC Residence: 1984
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence: Alt.
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Undesignated
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
none
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
County Recreation & Parks
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Have been affected by the OWASA decisions in Bingham Township and have an understanding
of the history of OWASA.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I bring a different voice that is not present on the OWASA Board presently
Conflict of Interest:
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: Employed 26 years with Duke University, Employed 1 year with Orange
County, Part time Farmer selling at Carrboro Farmers market for 16 years. Sr. Electronic
Technician, Duke University (current 1/16/10). Maintain and build electronic equipment
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and computers in an educational setting. Part-time produce farmer selling at the Carrboro
Farmers' market. Employed (1980-81) in the County Recreation and Parks Department.
1998 - present Orange County Board of Election Hillsborough, NC - Chief Judge 1979-
1980. Orange County Recreation Department, Hillsborough, NC - Facilities/Program
Coordinator and Athletic Supervisor. Sell and grow produce for the Chapel Hill/Carrboro
Farmers Mk. (24th year). Election Judge for the past 20 years. Have work at Duke for 32
years in the same department. I repair, build and maintain electronic equipment including
computers and printers.
Volunteer Experience: Served 2 terms on the County Recreation and Parks Advisory
Council. Served 2 terms on the Bingham Township Advisory Committee to the Orange
County Planning Board. Served 6 years (2 years as Treasurer and 3 years as President)
on the Carrboro Farmers Market Board of Directors. Member of the County Recreation
and Parks Advisory Council (1994 until March of 2001). President, Carrboro Farmers
Market (1998-present); Member of Master Recreation and Parks Task Force (1998);
Member of the Capital Needs Task Force (1997). Served on the 1997 Capital Needs
Task Force. Served two terms on the County Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
(RPAC), County Planning Dept. Bingham Township Advisory Committee, 1997 Capital
Needs Advisory Task Force. Volunteer in the Orange County Schools. Volunteer and
past Board member (7 years) for the Carrboro Farmers Market, Served two terms on the
County Recreation and Parks Committee (RPAC), County Planning Dept. Bingham
Township Advisory Committee, 1997 Capital Needs Advisory Task Force. Past member
and President of the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Farmers Market. Former member of County
Recreation and Parks Advisory committee (2 terms). Bingham Township Advisory
Committee. 1997 County CIP advisory committee.
Education: May, 2001 INSTITUTE OF POLITICAL LEADERSHIP,Raleigh, N.C.
May, 1983 NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYRaleigh, N.C. Certificate in
Computer Programming
1976-1979 NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY,Raleigh, N.C. Bachelor of Science
Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration
Other Comments:
My wife Robin and I have an eleven-year old at A. L. Stanback Middle School and twin
three-year olds that will attend school in the next year and a half. (Verified application
9/10/08 still interested in serving on OWASA) STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for ABC
Board and OWASA on 12/6/2004. Applied 1/16/01 for Capital Needs Task Force.
Applied 10/06/2010 for OWASA Board of Directors, Solid Waste Advisory Board, and
Sportsplex Community Advisory Committee. UPDATED APPLICATION 05/23/2012 TO
INCLUDE OWASA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
BOARD. BOCC appoints 2 of the 9 OWASA Board members. I urge to appoint someone
who is not a rate payer but is affected by the policies and budgets pasted by the OWASA
Board. Give residents like myself a voice on the OWASA Board. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 8702 Stanford Rd is in Bingham township, in Orange County Jurisdiction
Re-submitted application 03/20/2014.
This application was current on: 3/20/2014 Date Printed: 4/17/2015