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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-20-2015-11e - Orange Unified Transportation Board – Appointments 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 20, 2015 Action Agenda Item No. 11-e SUBJECT: Orange Unified Transportation Board —Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover Membership Roster INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional Term Acknowledgement Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Attendance Records Applicant Interest List (Public Service Announcements have been submitted several times) Application of Personson the Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Orange Unified Transportation Board. BACKGROUND: The following appointments are for Board consideration: • Appointment to a second full term (Position #1) "Bingham Township" representative for Alex Castro, Jr. expiring 09/30/2018. • Appointment to a second full term (Position #7) "Little River Township" representative for Theodore W. Triebel expiring 09/30/2018. • Appointment to a second full term (Position #10) Environmental Advocate representative for Gary Saunders expiring 09/30/2018. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 1 Alex Castro, Jr. Bingham Township 09/30/2018 7 Theodore W. Triebel Little River Township 09/30/2018 10 Gary Saunders Environmental Advocate 09/30/2018 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • Position #4--- "Chapel Hill Township" position----- expiring 09/30/2018. (This position was vacated 09/30/2015 due to two term expiration) • Position #5--- "At-Large Eno Township" position----- expiring 09/30/2016. (This position has been vacant since 11/10/2014) • Position #12--- "Pedestrian Access Advocate" position----- Expiring 09/30/2018. (This position will be vacant as of 09/30/2015) • Position #14--- "At-Large Public Health" position----- Expiring 09/30/2017. (This position has been vacant since 03/03/2015) 2 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 making appointments to fill vacant positions on the Orange Unified Transportation Board. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange Unified Transportation Board Meeting Times: 7:00 pm third Wednesday each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman Meeting Place: West Campus Office Bldg. Positions: 14 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2567 Description: Orange Unified Transportation Board(OUTBoard). OUTBoard will advise the Board and provide information and comments on major transportation issues;and provide to the Board recommendations regarding the overall planning and programming of transportation improvements in the County,including: -identify and prioritize the County's roadway and transit needs along with associated costs and specific sources of funding; Assist in development and review of the transportation component of the Comprehensive Plan; CDR Alexander Castro Jr Day Phone: 919-619-1510 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/08/2012 Vice-Chan' Evening Phone: 919-929-6368 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/08/2012 5915 Morrow Mill Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 09/30/2015 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: alexcastrojr @hotmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Bingham Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Bingham Twnshp. Mr. David 1. Laudlclna Day Phone: 919-942-4444 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/17/2015 2 Evening Phone: 919-942-4444 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/17/2015 3239 Wood Duck Lane FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 09/30/2016 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: laud9876 @bellsouth.net Resid/Spec Req: ... Number of Terms: Special Repr: At-Large Mr. Ed Vaughn Day Phone: 919-283-4444 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/21/2014 3 Evening Phone: 919-283-4444 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/21/2014 5507 Old Noble Rd FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 09/30/2017 Cedar Grove NC 27231 E-mail: eddievee @ncxncom Resid/Spec Req: Cedar Grove Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Cedar Grove Township VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 4 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 09/30/2015 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Twnsp Number of Terms: Special Repr: Chapel Hill Township VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 5 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 09/30/2016 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Eno Twnsp Number of Terms: Special Repr: Eno Township Wednesday,September 02,2015 Page 1 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange Unified Transportation Board Meeting Times: 7:00 pm third Wednesday each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman Meeting Place: West Campus Office Bldg. Positions: 14 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2567 Description: Orange Unified Transportation Board(OUTBoard). OUTBoard will advise the Board and provide information and comments on major transportation issues;and provide to the Board recommendations regarding the overall planning and programming of transportation improvements in the County,including: -identify and prioritize the County's roadway and transit needs along with associated costs and specific sources of funding; Assist in development and review of the transportation component of the Comprehensive Plan; Mr. Brantley Wells Day Phone: 919-732-3883 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/15/2013 6 Evening Phone: 919-998-8630 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/15/2013 745 Mary E.Cook Road FAX: 336-599-7226 Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 09/30/2017 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: wells.14544 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Hillsborough Township Mr. Theodore W. Triebel Day Phone: 919-732-6691 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/08/2012 7 Evening Phone: 919-732-6691 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/08/2012 6601 Sirladdinn Ln FAX: 919-681-8288 Township: Little River Expiration: 09/30/2015 Rougemont NC 27572 E-mail: triebel @mindspring.com Resid/Spec Req: Little River Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Little River Township Mr. Art Menlus Day Phone: 919-675-2787 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/21/2014 8 Evening Phone: 919-675-2787 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/21/2014 6627 Maynard Farm Rd FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 09/30/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: art(?�artmenius.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Economic Development Advocate John Rubin Day Phone: 919-962-2498 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/17/2015 9 Evening Phone: 919-932-5640 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/17/2015 313 Ironwoods Dr. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:johnmrubin @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Planning Advocate Mr. Gary Saunders Day Phone: 919-707-8413 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/18/2013 10 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/18/2013 103 Woodshire Lane FAX: 919-733-1812 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2015 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: gary.saunders@ncdenngov Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Environmental Advocate Wednesday,September 02,2015 Page 2 5 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange Unified Transportation Board Meeting Times: 7:00 pm third Wednesday each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman Meeting Place: West Campus Office Bldg. Positions: 14 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2567 Description: Orange Unified Transportation Board(OUTBoard). OUTBoard will advise the Board and provide information and comments on major transportation issues;and provide to the Board recommendations regarding the overall planning and programming of transportation improvements in the County,including: -identify and prioritize the County's roadway and transit needs along with associated costs and specific sources of funding; Assist in development and review of the transportation component of the Comprehensive Plan; Ms Heidi Perry Day Phone: 919-962-0572 Sex: Female First Appointed: 10/21/2014 11 Evening Phone: 919-929-8671 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/21/2014 407 Robert Hunt Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2017 Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail: heidiperov @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Bicyle Transportation Advocate VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 12 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 09/30/2018 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: Special Repr: Pedestrian Access Advocate Ms. Amy Cole Day Phone: 919-643-0507 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/19/2009 13 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/17/2013 101 Old Heritage Ct. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2016 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: acconsulting_us @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Public Transit Advocate VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 14 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 09/30/2017 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: Special Repr: Public Health Wednesday,September 02,2015 Page 3 6 Thom Freeman From: Abigaile Pittman Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 8:38 AM To: Thom Freeman Subject: OUTBoard Reappointment Applications - Attendance Records.docx Attachments: OUTBoard Reappointment Applications - Attendance Records.docx Thom, Attached are the attendance records for Alex Castro, Gary Saunders and Ted Triebel, who all wish to be reappointed to the OUTBoard. Tom Magnuson does not wish to be reappointed, so his position can be advertised. I saw your email that Jeff Charles applied. Jeff is from Chapel Hill Township and could possibly replace Paul Guthrie whose second term is expiring Sept. 30tH Abigaile Pittman, AICP Planner— Transportation and Land Use Orange County Planning Department 131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 201 P.O. Box 6161 Hillsborough NC 27276 Phone: (919) 245-2567 Fax: (919) 644-3002 hp:ffwww.oranecountync. ov bpittman(c�oranecount�enc. ov � ntHT H 7 Attendance Record Current - Member Re-appointment Recommendation For BOCC Review Orange Unified Transportation Board Sep /2014 —Aug /2015 Member Appointed Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Alex Castro 11/08/2012 P P P P P P P Gary Saunders 06/18/2013 A E E P P P P Ted Triebel 11/08/2012 A P P P P P A P: Present A: Absent E=Excused Current through—08/31/2015 8 Page 1 of 2 Alexander Castro Jr Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: CDR Alexander Castro Jr Name Called: Home Address: 5915 Morrow Mill Road Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 919-619-1510 Phone (Evening): 919-929-6368 Phone (Cell): Email: alexcastrojr @hotmail.com Place of Employment: Retired Job Title: Year of OC Residence: 1989 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: Agricultural Residential Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: 1- business development executive in field of intelligent transportation systems. Involved in testing and fielding of EZPASS electronic toll collection systems. 2- naval aviator and aircraft maintenance officer with specialization in anti-submarine warfare systems. 3- specialist in politico-military affairs and strategic planning Volunteer Experience: 1- Member of OC Aging Advisory Board 2- Member of OC Habitat for Humanity Family Selection Cmte. 3- Past treasurer and current Board member of Preserve Rural Orange, Inc. 4- Prepective board member of Chapel Hill Meals on Wheels Education: BS Marine Engineering, US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD MA International Relations, The American University, Wash.DC Graduate of the National War College, Washington, DC 9 Page 2 of 2 Alexander Castro Jr Other Comments: I have closely followed the development of a solution to the disposal of our solid waste upon the closing of the county landfill. As a resident of the rural section of Orange County I feel it is important to become involved in the process of resolving the problem of solid waste disposal for all county residents. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Solid Waste Advisory Board, Advisory Board on Aging, Historic Preservation Commission 12/29/09. Applied for Orange Unified Transportation Board and Orange County Planning Board 06/20/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5915 Morrow Mill Rd is Bingham township, OC jurisdiction. This application was current on: 9/4/2012 Date Printed: 12/27/2013 10 Page 1 of 2 Theodore W. Triebel Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Theodore W. Triebel Name Called: Home Address: 6601 Sirladdinn Ln Rougemont NC 27572 Phone (Day): 919-732-6691 Phone (Evening): 919-732-6691 Phone (Cell): Email: tiebel@mindspring.com Place of Employment: Job Title: Captain, USN (ret) Year of OC Residence: 1993 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: 1. 29 year career in US Navy (Pilot, Base Commanding Officer; various staff and operational positions); retired in 1993. 2. Lecturer in Public Policy, Sanford Institute of Public Policy, Duke University; 9 years Volunteer Experience: 1. Orange Co. Bond Education Committee 2. Information and Outreach Committee (Bond Issues) 3. Camp counselor 4. Volleyball assistant coach. 1/6/2012: Orange County Planning Board (2 terms) and BoA (3yrs); NC Home Inspector Licensure Board, Public Member, 2009-11 (appointed by Speaker of House, Joe Hackney); School Board rep to various county entities; Church activities. Education: 1. BS (Engineering), US Naval Academy 2. Masters Degree in Public Policy, University of Wahington 3. National Defense University, Washington, DC. Post graduate National Security studies. Other Comments: I've lived in Orange County (Little River Township) with wife and daughter since 1993, after retiring from the Navy. Have been active in Orange Co. school life, and actively follow other local issues. As a former base commander, I'm familiar and experienced with matters that deal with community development, transportation, and related concerns. 11 Page 2 of 2 Theodore W. Triebel Owning and working on our 22 acres, I've gotten to know locals and issues of interest and concern. STAFF NOTES: (11/19/03) Volunteered to serve as Planning Board Liaison to the Orange County Board of Adjustment. Applied 6/24/00 for Orange County Planning Board, Little River Township. Alternate email: triebel64 @gmail.com. STAFF COMMENTS 1/6/2012: Applied for Orange County Emergency Services Work Group. 09/19/2012: Applied for The Orange County Unified Transportation (OUT) Board.. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 6601 Sirladdin Ln is Orange County Jurisdiction and Little River Township. This application was current on: 9/19/2012 Date Printed: 1/15/2014 12 Page 1 of 2 Gary Saunders Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Gary Saunders Name Called: Home Address: 103 Woodshire Lane Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 919-733-1497 Phone (Evening): 919-942-0045 Phone (Cell): Email: gary.saunders @ncdenr.gov Place of Employment: NC Division of Air Quality Job Title: Projects Engineer, Technical Services Section Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Climate Control Board (CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Twenty-nine years in Environmental Engineering, most related to the evaluation of air pollution sources and emission controls, permitting, and modeling. Several years of experience with Superfund and RCRA operations with a focus on air impacts. From 1976 to 1992, conducted workshops for EPA and State Agencies on Source Sampling, Source Inspection, and Permitting. Conducted inspections of facilities for EPA under contract in all 10 EPA regions. Reviewed and wrote permits for government agencies (EPA, VA and ID)and conducted emission inventories for a number of large facilties including the Savannah River Site and Argonne National Laboratories. Provided permit application support for various industrial facilities from 1989 to 1992. Also conducted Superfund site evaluations and computer modeling of impacts from operations and remedial alternatives. 13 Page 2 of 2 Gary Saunders From 1993 to 1997, completed permit applications and modeling for commercial/industrial and DoD sites throughout southeast US. From 1998 to Present, NC Division of Air Quality, Technical Services Section. Source sampling review, review of alternative control technology approaches to state and Federal regulations, and reponsible for coordinating NC DAQ response to odor regulations at industrial facilities and concentrated animal feeding operations. Volunteer Experience: Precinct Chair of Estes Hills Democratic Party Mmember of STAPPA/ALAPCO (state and local air pollution control association) of the following four subcommittees: Global Warming Energy Training Agriculture Instructor for three (3) Rutgers University courses on Combustion Source Evaluation, Advanced NOx Control, and Sampling VOC from Ink and Caoting Sources Education: B.S. Chemical Engineering, NC State University, 1975 Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Reapplied 11/24/08 for Commission for the Environment. Orignally applied for Air Quality Advisory Committee 1/17/2006. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 103 Woodshire Ln is in the Chapel Hill township in the city limits. This application was current on: 11/24/2008 Date Printed: 12/27/2013 14 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman Orange Unified Transportation Board Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman Contact Phone: 919-245-2567 Dr. Jeff Charles Day Phone: 919-489-7753 Sex: Male 5904 Treetop Ridge Evening Phone: 919-489-7753 Race: Caucasian Durham NC 27705 Cell Phone: 919-949-0713 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: jmc51@ix.netcom.com Res.Eligibility: County Date Applied: 08/25/2015 Skills: Carolina Tarwheels Also Serves On: Mr Erle Smith Day Phone: 919-259-2100 Sex: Male 103 Sunset Creek Cir Evening Phone: 919-929-1596 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 919-259-2100 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: Erle@ErleSmlth.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Date Applied: 08/02/2015 Skills: Also Serves On: Tuesday,October 13,2015 Page 1 of 1 15 Page 1 of 2 Jeff Charles Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Jeff Charles Name Called: Home Address: 5904 Treetop Ridge Durham NC 27705 Phone (Day): 919-489-7753 Phone (Evening): 919-489-7753 Phone (Cell): Email: jmc51 @ix.netcom.com Place of Employment: Self Employed Job Title: Toxicologist Year of OC Residence: 1983 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Current Vice-Chair, Chapel Hill Transportation and Connectivity Board appointed by the Town Council 2014-Present Past Member and Vice-Chair Orange County Unified Transportation Board (OutBoard) 2009-2014 Past Member and Vice-Chair Chapel Hill Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board 2012-14 Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: 2009-2014 Orange County Unified Transportation Board (OutBoard) Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Unified Transportation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have previously served on this Board for 5 years. I currently serve on the similar board advising Chapel Hill Town Council. My interests over the last 8+years have been to advocate for enhanced multi-modal transportation throughout the region and specifically in Orange County. I seek to guarantee that the transportation infrastructure keeps pace with the rapid growth I am seeing in my community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Please see above answer Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Consulting Toxicologist 1991-Present 16 Page 2 of 2 Jeff Charles Volunteer Experience: President, Carolina Tarwheels (2 terms) 2005 & 2006; Carolina Tarwheels Board Member 2003-06; Carolina Tarwheels Co-Director of BikeFest, 2005 & 2006 Education: BA- University of Virginia; Ph.D. Duke University; MBA University of North Carolina Other Comments: I am an avid bicyclist for over 15 years and I would like to see Orange County remain bicycle friendly. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Orange Unified Transportation Board 4/21/2009. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5904 Treetop Ridge, Chapel Hill is Chapel Hill township, OC jurisdiction. Updated application to add Orange Unified Transportation Board on 08/25/2015. This application was current on: 4/20/2009 9:27:53 PM Date Printed: 8/31/2015 17 Page 1 of 2 Erle Smith Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Erle Smith Name Called: Home Address: 103 Sunset Creek Cir Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 9192592100 Phone (Evening): 9199291596 Phone (Cell): 9192592100 Email: Erle @ErleSmith.com Place of Employment: Retired from IBM Job Title: Retired Executive Year of OC Residence: 1998 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Unified Transportation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have had over 30 years of corporate and executive experience including strategic planning, financial management, management of employees, managers and lower level executives. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe I could bring skills, experience and perspectives that would help the board meet their objectives in challenging times. Conflict of Interest: Carrboro Planning Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have had over 30 years of corporate and executive experience including strategic planning, financial management, management of employees, managers and lower level executives. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe I could bring skills, experience and perspectives that would help the board meet their objectives in challenging times. Conflict of Interest: 18 Page 2 of 2 Erle Smith Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have had over 30 years of corporate and executive experience including strategic planning, financial management, management of employees, managers and lower level executives. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe I could bring skills, experience and perspectives that would help the board meet their objectives in challenging times. 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? I would hope to help the board expand the services available to socioeconomically challenged residents, who could benefit from higher education and skills acquisition. The Community College is in a unique position to help strengthen our communities. Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/2/2015 6:24:55 PM Date Printed: 8/3/2015