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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 5, 2015
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-f
SUBJECT: Orange County Planning Board —Appointments
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Interest List
Applications for Persons on the Interest
List
PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Orange County Planning Board.
BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration:
• Appointment to a first full term (position #3) "Cheeks Township" expiring 03/31/2018.
NOTE: Peter Hallenbeck remains in this position due to not having an applicant
from Cheeks Township. There is currently an applicant from Cheeks Township.
POSITION NO. I NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
3 1 Replacement Needed Cheeks Township 03/31/2018
NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
• *Position #5--- "Hillsborough Township" Position----- expiring 03/31/2017. This position
has been vacant since August 2015. We currently do not have any applicants from
Hillsborough Township, but we do have a PSA out in an effort to recruit.
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 the Orange County Planning Board.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange County Planning Board(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STA TEMENT)
Meeting Times: 7:00 pm first Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Perdita Holtz
Meeting Place: West Campus Office Bldg. Positions: 12 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2578
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This board studies Orange County and surrounding areas to determine objectives in the development of the County.
It prepares and recommends plans to achieve that development,including the suggesting of policies,ordinances,and procedures. It reviews development applications and makes
recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. It holds regular monthy meeting in addition to quarterly public hearings with the Board of Commissioners.
Mr James Lea Day Phone: 919-563-3821 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/04/2013
1 Evening Phone: Race: African American Current Appointment: 06/04/2013
3905 Mill Creek Road FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 03/31/2016
Efland NC 27243 E-mail: James.Lea96 @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: Cedar Grove Twnsp Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Cedar Grove Township
Mr H. T. "Buddy" Hartley Day Phone:919-357-2081 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/03/2011
2 Evening Phone:919-732-7210 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/17/2015
3010 Little River Church Road FAX: Township: Little River Expiration: 03/31/2018
Hurdle Mills NC 27541 E-mail: Hartley_2004(?�yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: Little River Twnsp Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: Little River Twnsp
Mr Peter Hallenbeck Day Phone:919 732 6551 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/24/2009
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Chair Evening Phone:919 732 6551 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/22/2012
801 Brookhollow Rd FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 03/31/2015
Efland NC 27243 E-mail:pete(?�eflandfd.org Resid/Spec Req: Cheeks Twnsp Number of Terms: 2
_ERM HAS E P-RED- Special Repr: Cheeks Twnsp
Mr Tony Blake Day Phone:919-932-1495 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/22/2012
4 Evening Phone:919-932-1495 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/17/2015
1411 White Cross Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 03/31/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:tony.blake @whitecrossfire.com Resid/Spec Req: Bingham Twnsp Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: Bingham Twnsp
VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed:
5 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment:
FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2017
E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Twnsp Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Hillsborough Twnsp
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange County Planning Board(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STA TEMENT)
Meeting Times: 7:00 pm first Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Perdita Holtz
Meeting Place: West Campus Office Bldg. Positions: 12 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2578
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This board studies Orange County and surrounding areas to determine objectives in the development of the County.
It prepares and recommends plans to achieve that development,including the suggesting of policies,ordinances,and procedures. It reviews development applications and makes
recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. It holds regular monthy meeting in addition to quarterly public hearings with the Board of Commissioners.
Mrs. Laura Nicholson Day Phone: 919-732-3138 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/20/2014
6 Evening Phone:919-732-3138 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/20/2014
1818 Adams Place FAX: Township: Eno Expiration: 03/31/2016
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: bran dsusa3(a�aol.com Resid/Spec Req: Eno Twnsp Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Eno Twnsp
Ms. Andrea Rohrbacher Day Phone:919-668-1863 Sex: Female First Appointed: 11/16/2010
7 Evening Phone:919-967-4213 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/17/2015
102 Camille Court FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: arohrbacher(?�earthlink.net Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: At-Large
Mr Paul Guthrie Day Phone:919-933-2931 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/04/2013
8 Evening Phone:919-933-2931 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/04/2013
113 RHODODENDRON DRIVE FAX: same Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2016
CHAPEL HILL NC 27517 E-mail:paul.guthrie @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: At-Large
Ms. Lydia Wegman Day Phone:919-382-1904 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/20/2014
9 Vice-Chair Evening Phone:919-382-1904 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/20/2014
5704 Cascade Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2017
Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: lnwegman @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: At-Large
Dr. Herman Staats Day Phone: 919-684-8823 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/08/2012
10 Evening Phone:919-563-6228 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/04/2013
6702 Doc Corbett Road FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 03/31/2016
Cedar Grove NC 27231 E-mail: herman.staats @duke.edu Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: At-Large
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange County Planning Board(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STA TEMENT)
Meeting Times: 7:00 pm first Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Perdita Holtz
Meeting Place: West Campus Office Bldg. Positions: 12 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2578
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This board studies Orange County and surrounding areas to determine objectives in the development of the County.
It prepares and recommends plans to achieve that development,including the suggesting of policies,ordinances,and procedures. It reviews development applications and makes
recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. It holds regular monthy meeting in addition to quarterly public hearings with the Board of Commissioners.
Ms. Lisa Stuckey Day Phone: 919-942-8373 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/15/2011
11 Evening Phone:919-942-8373 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/20/2014
115 Virginia Drive FAX: 919-929-3671 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2017
Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: lisarstuckey(?�gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Twnsp Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: Chapel Hill Twnsp
MaXeclne Mitchell Day Phone:919-357-3455 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/15/2011
12 Evening Phone:919-357-3455 Race: African American Current Appointment: 03/20/2014
2416 Gemena Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 03/31/2017
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: max_02(?�msn.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: At-Large
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Perdita Holtz
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCL Contact Phone: 919-245-2578
Mr. Mark Anderson Day Phone: 919-259-1295 Sex: Male
2310 Stagecoach Dr. Evening Phone: 919-423-6081 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Eno
E-mail: mark.g.anderson@us.pwc.com Res.Eligibility: Does not apply
Date Applied: 10/01/2014
Skills: Web Site Advisor Also Serves On:
Mr. Matthew Edwards Day Phone: 919-491-8299 Sex: Male
200 Weldon Ridge Drive Evening Phone: 919-491-8299 Race: Caucasian
Durham NC 27705 Cell Phone: 919-491-8299 Township: Eno
E-mail: edwards.matthew @ gmail.com Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 04/07/2014
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mr. Statler Gilfillen Architect Day Phone: 919-732-6123 sex: Male
3302 St.Mary's Road Evening Phone: 919-732-6123 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 919-732-6123 Township: Eno
E-mail: statler@OUTLOOK.COM Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 04/08/2014
Skills: Also Serves On:
Kim Plracci Day Phone: 919-260-3686 Sex: Female
101 Flamingo Rd. Evening Phone: 919-260-3686 Race: Caucasian
Durham NC 27705 Cell Phone: 919-260-3686 Township: Eno
E-mail: kim@kimpiracci.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 02/11/2014
Skills: Also Serves On:
Will Raymond Day Phone: 919-932-1035 Sex: Male
209 Mt.Bolus Rd. Evening Phone: 919-932-1035 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919-932-1035 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: campaign@willraymond.org Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 09/28/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Perdita Holtz
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCL Contact Phone: 919-245-2578
MS Patricia Roberts Day Phone: 919-621-4060 Sex: Female
700 Richmond rd Evening Phone: 919-621-4060 Race: Other
Mebane NC 27302 Cell Phone: 919-621-4060 Township: Cheeks
E-mail: patriciaroberts77ggmail.com Res.Eligibility: Orange County
Date Applied: 06/30/2015
Skills: Realtor Also Serves On: Board of Equalization and Review(REQUIRES DISCL
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Ms. Kathleen Seligson Day Phone: 919-636-0325 Sex: Female
200 Copper Beech Ct Evening Phone: 919-636-0325 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27517 Cell Phone: (919)6360325 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: kms361@aol.com Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Date Applied: 01/09/2014
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mr Henry Sims Day Phone: 9197901900 Sex: Male
5531 Ponderosa Dr Evening Phone: 8285080163 Race: Caucasian
Durham NC 27705 Cell Phone: 8285080163 Township: Eno
E-mail: henrys imsghotmail.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 06/05/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Mark Anderson
Name Called:
Home Address: 2310 Stagecoach Dr.
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-259-1295
Phone (Evening): 919-423-6081
Phone (Cell):
Email: mark.g.anderson @us.pwc.com
Place of Employment: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Job Title: Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2006
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence: Does not apply
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Hillsborough Planning Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
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: I have over 18 years of experience dedicated to managing the design of
web applications. I specializes in User Experience (UX) Design and have experience in
functional and technical roles within the UX context. These include Usability, User
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Interface Design, Usability Evaluation, Usability Testing, Accessibility Evaluation and
Information Architecture. I have performed multiple design and consulting roles during my
career including Designer, Design Manager, Creative Director, Usability Engineer and
Production Manager.
Volunteer Experience: Architecture Review Board Chairman, Auburn Neighborhoods,
Durham 2003-2006
Education: Ohio State University Columbus OH, Graduate work in Geographic Information
Systems design 1991-1993; Tongji University Shanghai, The People's Republic of China
Grad Study Abroad Program Summer 1993; Purdue University West Lafayette IN
Bachelor of Science (graduated with highest distinction) 1991 ; US Army 1984 - 19877 US
Army Honorable Discharge 5/1987
St. Francis College Ft. Wayne IN Commercial Art and Design 1979-1981.
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: 05/02/2011 - Originally applied for Orange County Planning Board,
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council, and Hillsborough Planning Board.
UPDATED APPLICATION 02/13/2012 FOR OC PLANNING BOARD. UPDATED
APPLICATION 12/19/2012 FOR PARKS AND REC. COUNCIL. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 2310 Stagecoach Dr., Hillsborough is Orange County Jurisdiction and
Eno Township.
This application was current on: 10/1/2014 Date Printed: 10/13/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Matthew Edwards
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Matthew Edwards
Name Called:
Home Address: 200 Weldon Ridge Drive
Durham NC 27705
Phone (Day): 9194918299
Phone (Evening): 9194918299
Phone (Cell): 9194918299
Email: edwards.matthew @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc.
Job Title: Senior IP Counsel
Year of OC Residence: 2010
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
North Carolina Bar Association
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As an attorney, I have been trained in analyzing the law, which lends itself to analyzing all new
information. While I do not have any specific background in Planning, everyone has to get their
first experience somewhere. I am very interested in how our County develops and am adept at
getting up to speed in new areas quickly.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Being a resident of an area that recently had a siginficant amount of activity at the BOCC (the
Eno Economic Development area), I attended several BOCC hearings and have grown very
interested in how our County is governed and the different advisory boards that delve into
various issues. My wife and I love this county and plan to continue rearing our children here and
thus have a vested interest in how the County moves forward. Given how important this advisory
board is, I was disappointed to see that my township is not represented at this time. I will be
pleased for any qualified applicant to receive this position, and would be honored to do so myself
to represent the interests of the folks in my area.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
Other than training as an attorney, I do not have any particular qualifications.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
Sometimes the most helpful perspective to bring is one unfettered by previous experience. I do
not have any preconceptions about how things should be done and I have experienced the
power of this position in my work as an IP/Patent attorney. Oftentimes, because I do not have
the same level of technical background as my clients, I am more willing to ask questions as I am
not afraid of looking stupid . This fosters a discussion that in turn can lead to alternative paths
that may not have been visited if I had known or thought I knew the answers.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
From an outsider s perspective, it seems that the responsibility of this board is to recommend
measures that will allow the county to grow and develop in a way that is in step with the general
desires and beliefs of the county s residents. For example, Orange County prides itself on
preserving nature, environmental concerns, etc and this board should help in the development
and recommendation of plans to the BOCC that are in step with those beliefs.
If appointed, I hope to contribue to the development and recommendation of just such plans,
ones that balance the County s need for growth with the values that we all have as residents.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
I think the most important issue facing Orang County and its growth is that many, many people
move to this county from our Triangle neighbors to live in a place that is more peaceful. Most of
us enjoy nature and like to live in communities that are not a stonesthrow from commercial
entities. The problem with this is that because we as residents tend to not like
industry/commerce in our backyards, the residents have higher property taxes than the
surrounding counties. I understand that the work of the Economid Development board is to try
and develop our economy by increasing the commercial prescence, which will ultimately take
some of the pressure off of residential property taxes. But this will be a difficult line to walk, as
while no one likes to pay higher taxes, many residents also want to maintain the setting we
have in Orange County.
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
I think that the Planning Board should keep as it s guiding principle the reasons that people
choose to live in Orang County. If we all wanted to live in highly developed, commercial and
industrial areas,we would live in Wake or Durham county. But we do not, and in fact, many of us
have moved from those counties to escape those types of areas. I think the Planning Board
needs to consider the values and desires of residents in the communities near to any proposed
developments.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners'adopted Goals and Priorities?
Unfortunately,the linked filed is from 2009,so I do not believe the goals and priorities stated therein are the same as
those for the current year.
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 4/7/2014 11:04:36 AM Date Printed: 4/8/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Statler Gilfillen Architect
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Statler Gilfillen Architect
Name Called:
Home Address: 3302 St. Mary's Road
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-732-6123
Phone (Evening): 919-732-6123
Phone (Cell): 919-732-6123
Email: statler @OUTLOOK.COM
Place of Employment: self
Job Title: Architect
Year of OC Residence: 2007
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past vice chair of Orange County Historic Library
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Orange County Historic Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Over 25 years as registered Architect involved in planning, design and construction.
wwwG ilfillenArch itect.Word press.com.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
To be of service and because I believe my background can be of service to the planning board
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
Statler Gilfillen, Architect MBA has over 20 years of experience in planning, development,
architecture, construction, teaching and business. He has been a University Professor,
Operations Manager for a major Boston architectural firm and maintained his own architectural
practice for over 12 years with a staff of 14. His work has varied from acting as the lead
Architect for the 7 million dollar renovations at the Kennedy Space Center to historic
preservation. He has worked for major developers, corporations, and known clients for large
scale multifamily, medical, retail, high rise, commercial, and single family residential. He is fully
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versed in the public process and the demands of the private sector. He is specifically qualified in
the in historic preservation and accessible design. For many years he traveled and studied in
Europe. He brings a global concept of planning, architecture and business. He believes that
good design must meet clients needs, environmental demands and fit visually into the setting. In
2007, he settled his young family in Hillsborough, NC from Piran, Slovenia.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
Global view of planning with professional training and expertise
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Protect a natural environment that includes clean water, clean air, wildlife, important natural
lands and sustainable energy for present and future generations. Promote proactive reforms
necessary to maintain this goal.
Review and approve planning and economic development policies under the current laws which
create a balanced dynamic local economy and which promote diversity, sustainable growth and
enhance revenue while embracing community values
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
By supporting the strategic growth policies and constantly working to improve them.
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
By administrating the current laws and promoting postive changes necessary.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners'adopted Goals and Priorities?
By working to support the work of the Planning Board utilizing my extensive professional background.
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 4/8/2014 5:30:18 PM Date Printed: 4/9/2014
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Page 1 of 3 Kim Piracci
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Kim Piracci
Name Called:
Home Address: 101 Flamingo Rd.
Durham NC 27705
Phone (Day): 919-260-3686
Phone (Evening): 919-260-3686
Phone (Cell): 919-260-3686
Email: kim @kimpiracci.com
Place of Employment: Kim Piracci, GG Jewelry Appraiser
Job Title: Owner, Certified Senior Jewelry Appraiser
Year of OC Residence: 1996
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers,
Speak Up! Toastmasters and Charter President,
Preservation Hill Questers Charter and current Treasurer, Chapel Hill Leads Group
member,
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have lived in Orange County for over 17 years now. First in Southern Village and now in the
Eno Township. This is such a beautiful part of North Carolina I hope to never leave.
I am organized, detail oriented, and capable of making things happen in groups. I have started,
with help from others of course, a Chapel Hill Toastmasters Club, A Chapel Hill Questers club,
and my own business. I am happy to say my independent jewelry appraisal business has been
successful for over nine years. Notably, there is only one other independent appraiser in North
Carolina.
As an appraiser in the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, I am held to high standards
for ethics and am required to follow the Government s Uniform Standards for Professional
Appraisal Practice.
My BS degree is in Child and Family Services. I graduated in 1980 Magna Cum Laude. The
profession taught me to listen more than talk, a worthy attribute I aspire to and practice every
day.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
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I find that my personal values are usually in lockstep with Orange County s. Even though some
community practices are counter intuitive regarding long term growth, for example, public
transportation versus more roads and parking spaces, Orange County usually gets it right. I
spent my first 17 years in Orange County living is Southern Village. This past summer, with our
children grown, we moved to a smaller house in the county. Adjacent to and wandering in our
property is a little creek that empties into the Eno River. I find that I have become more
interested in our fresh water sources and protecting the watersheds.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
Kim Piracci, GG Jewelry Appraiser, Owner, Graduate Gemologist and Certified Senior
Appraiser, planned, implemented and built small business in Chapel Hill.
Charter President of Speak Up! Toastmasters in Chapel Hill, planned, implemented and worked
together with a diverse group of people to found a new group for Chapel Hill and surrounding
areas.
Last year I helped to start and am now the Treasurer for a Chapel Hill Questers group. Questers
is an international organization with a mission to preserve and restore local landmarks. There is
a new group starting in Hillsborough as well and I plan to be part of that effort.
It seems that I often find myself in leadership positions, beginning in elementary school and
through college, often being elected to student government positions. I like to see people
working together toward improvements.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
I lived in Chapel Hill, actually Southern Village, for seventeen years. Our children came of age
here, utilizing the library, public transportation, parks and other amenities here. I appreciate the
contribution these facilities make to the quality of life here.
I now live in the county and welcome the wild spaces, trails and watershed areas and recognize
the importance of them for the benefit of people that live in Orange County.
I am a business owner and know that it can be a difficult place to open a business in. I also
appreciate that these difficulties protect the county and people that live here, and make it a
terrific place to live. An appropriate balance is obviously what we all would like and what I would
like to participate in.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Broadly speaking, the Planning Board would make sure that Orange County has a wonderful
future. More specifically, the Board addresses land use, public transportation and other issues
affecting the county. As I understand it from the website, the board researches Orange County,
decides on appropriate objectives, develops policies and proposes them to the Board of County
Commissioners.
I personally, would like to work on protecting our natural environment.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
To quote a famous politician from the last century, It s the economy, stupid.
Obviously we need to have steady economic growth. How can we protect our citizenry, and the
environment as our universities and businesses grow? What infrastructure do we need to build
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and repair to support the growth? How can we remain flexible in a time when information and
technology changes practically daily? How can this be accomplished with the support of the
community?
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
The Planning Board seems to be a research and advisory board. As such, it would be the
responsibility of the board to provide the most factual and unbiased reports to the Board of
County Commissioners, taking into consideration the desires of the citizens, the businesses and
the environment.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners'adopted Goals and Priorities?
If I was on the Planning Board,and I hope that I will be, I would like to work on Goal Five, Priority 16,educating the
public.The specifics and limitations of that contribution are unclear to me right now. However, I believe that education
and information are the solutions to most problems.
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/11/2014 12:20:24 PM Date Printed: 2/12/2014
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Will Raymond
Name Called:
Home Address: 209 Mt. Bolus Rd.
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-932-1035
Phone (Evening): 919-932-1035
Phone (Cell): 919-932-1035
Email: campaign @willraymond.org
Place of Employment: na
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Year of OC Residence: 1988
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Board of Directors OWASA
Board of Directors Exchange Pool
Friends of Bolin Creek
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
No Orange County
Chapel Hill s Technology Advisory Board, Horace-Williams Citizens Committee,
Downtown Parking Task Force,
Sustainable Community Visioning Task Force. Chapel Hill appointee to OWASA.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Participated in OC UDO discussions. Familiar with basic OC planning regulations, ordinances.
Citizen participant in economic development zone discussions early 2000 s.
Have actively participated in numerous Chapel Hill and Carrboro land-use issues - notably initial
Comprehensive Plan rework, UNC s Carolina North development agreement, small area
planning process (Central West, Ephesus Church, 15-501 Corridor, Glenn Lennox, CH2O20,
Rogers Road ETJ, etc.)over the last 14 years.
Strong environmental background throughout Orange County.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
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Orange County is now implementing a refined UDO and new economic policies that will have far
reaching effects on land-use planning. I would like to serve as a conduit for citizen input and
take a more active role in reviewing these new changes to help the BOCC get the best results
for their initiatives.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
At the County level, I ve served as a citizen activist on numerous county-wide issues.
Within Chapel Hill, I ve served on Chapel Hill s Technology Advisory Board, Horace-Williams
Citizens Committee, Downtown Parking Task Force, Sustainable Community Visioning Task
Force.
As Chapel Hill s appointee to OWASA, I have worked hard to maintain the highest fiscal and
environmental standards throughout the organization. As the current Chair of the HR
Committee, I ve emphasized policies that serve to bolster a productive and effective work force.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
I ve worked on a number of issues-social services, environment, transit and economic
development-with County-wide impact and would bring a holistic perspective grounded in that
experience. It s important that our wider community has access to the decisions that are made
on their behalf and I d work hard to improve communication and participation by our citizens in
this key governmental process.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
The Board has both operational and strategic responsibilities. Strategically, the Board reviews
relevant policy changes by other Board s for impacts on land-use policy. The Board is
responsible for analyzing changes within the UDO (and other regulatory frameworks)to make
sure they align with the BOCC s goals as well as serving the general public good. Operationally,
the Board reviews proposed projects to make sure they adhere to established regulatory
requirements, align with BOCC initiatives, synchronize with economic, social and environmental
goals. The Board can recommend improvements in plans and determine if variances in policy
are warranted by an overriding public good.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
Integration and consistency. Integration of municipal growth within Orange County. Integration
of social, transit, economic and environmental policies with planning policy. Integration of policy
within a wider regional context. Consistency within Orange County s own approach and
overlaps with municipal and ETJ concerns.
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
The Planning Board can take the time and provide the analysis to make sure our community is
being well-served by growth. As Orange County grows we need to make sure that our citizens
can continue to be able to afford to live here, that the quality of life we ve come to accept isn t
degraded, that our economic base is improved without diminishing the environment.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners'adopted Goals and Priorities?
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I have an established record of promoting transparency within the governance process and would like to work on
improving communication between the Board and the wider community on Planning issues. I ve also worked on
numerous environmental issues throughout Orange County and realize that OC has a regional role to play as these
concerns straddle our county s boundaries.As a member of Orange County s Project Connect s social service
outreach process, I m well aware of the depth and growing need within our community. I d work to make sure our
Planning policies encourage an economically and socially diverse community.
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 1/7/2014 11:20:53 AM Date Printed: 3/20/2014
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: MS Patricia Roberts
Name Called:
Home Address: 700 Richmond rd
Mebane NC 27302
Phone (Day): 919-621-4060
Phone (Evening): 919-621-4060
Phone (Cell): 919-621-4060
Email: patriciaroberts77 @gmai1.com
Place of Employment: Keller Williams Realtors
Job Title: Broker
Year of OC Residence: 1996
Township of Residence: Cheeks
Zone of Residence: Orange County
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Other
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Current member of the Orange County Equalization and Review
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:
Attended NCState, BS degree in BioChemistry, license Real Estate Broker, Current member of
the Orange County Equalization and Review Board
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I care about this community and I can make a positive impact, zoning and planning is important
for my Efland community development
Conflict of Interest:
Own Land in Orange county, license Real Estate Broker
Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
Current member of the Orange County Equalization and Review Board
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
I know properties and how important planning and zoning can be.
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What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
I would like to see more opportunity for growth in the Efland section of Orange County
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
Need more industry and commercial tax base to ease the burden on home owners
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
Planning board should take a central role in
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
This Link did not open for me
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for Orange County E&R Board 2/11/2013. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 700 Richmond Road is Cheeks Township, Orange County Jurisdiction,
R1 Rural Residential.
This application was current on: 6/30/2015 Date Printed: 8/24/2015
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Kathleen Seligson
Name Called:
Home Address: 200 Copper Beech Ct
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone (Day): (919) 6360325
Phone (Evening): (919) 6360325
Phone (Cell): (919)6360325
Email: kms361@aol.com
Place of Employment: self
Job Title: Real Estate Appraiser
Year of OC Residence: 2005
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
At present, I am not volunteering at this time.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a certifies residential real estate appraiser in NC and CA. I work extensively in Orange
County and have a good knowledge of most areas.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I wish to see properly planned, sustainable growth in this county.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 1/9/2014 1:50:59 PM Date Printed: 1/10/2014
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Henry Sims
Name Called:
Home Address: 5531 Ponderosa Dr
Durham NC 27705
Phone (Day): 9197901900
Phone (Evening): 8285080163
Phone (Cell): 8285080163
Email: henrysims @hotmail.com
Place of Employment: Enterprise Rent a Car
Job Title: Branch Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2008
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I managed the Enterprise office on Franklin St. for 2 years and coached baseball for
HYAA. My wife and I are involved with the S.I.T at New Elementary.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have worked retail sales and service in Orange County over the last 4 years and have been a
resident for the last 5 years. I know and am aware of the hardships that normal working class
people face every day.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to be on the Economic Development Advisory Board because I want to help bring good
paying jobs to Orange County.
Conflict of Interest:
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Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I want to be on this board because I know and live the difference between Chapel Hill and
Orange County. I want to be able to help the rest of OC and I cannot think of any better way.
Education is key and providing a way for residents to advance themselves, their education, and
their lives is what I want to be a part of.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
See above.
Conflict of Interest:
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:
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?
3Nhat improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the residents of
Orange County? DTCC must offer programs that fits the hiring needs of the county and region.
There needs to be more programs focused on vocational education and an emphasis put on
marketing these options to the high schools and to the unemployed.
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
I have managed 2 offices in OC over the last 3 years. I have become knowledgable with the way
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
I live it day to day. I am the average working class person.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
I have applied for 3 boards. I think that each board has an directive to advance the rights and
lives of OC residents.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
Growth outside of Chapel Hill. Politics... Chapel Hill vs. greater OC.
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
The Planning Board should take into account Chapel Hill s needs vs greater OC. The majority
can t trample on the minority.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
I would uses these Goals and Priorities as the guidelines for my decisions,.
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Other Comments:
Summary Of Qualifications
Ability to lead, train and maintain an enthusiastic, productive staff. Proven skills to seek
out potential sales in new market areas. Strong analytical planning skills combined with
the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals. Self-motivated,
productive and organized efficient work habits.
Professional Experience
Extensive experience in management, operations, customer service, employee
development, sales, marketing, negotiating, and high-pressure situations.
Experience
Area Rental Manager Enterprise Rent a Cai2014-Present
-Responsible for the financial success and growth of six Enterprise stores. Hired, trained,
and developed area employees in sales and service moving employee retention from 59%
to 73%. Managed the marketing efforts of each store resulting in 12% fleet growth.
Conducted monthly goals and opportunity meetings with store managers resulting in 10%
revenue growth. Managed and trained area employees in customer service yielding 7
point increase fiscal year to date. Managed and directed rental fleet logistics for area
branches consisting of 900 units leading to 2% increase in utilization.
Branch Manager Enterprise Rent a C82007-2014
-Responsible for the overall management, performance and profitability of the largest
home city rental car branch in NC with annual revenues of nearly $4 million and a fleet of
340 rental units. Led efforts to reinvent office culture, which established new branch
records for revenue, income, operating profit, customer satisfaction, and fleet growth.
Managed the growth, development, and retention of 17 branch employees.
Table Games Supervisor Harrah's Cherokee Casino 21000-2007
-Managed table games operations; assigned table games hosts and table limits to
maximize forecasted demand. Trained and supervised dealers to ensure proper
procedures of Gaming Rule. Tracked essential play to ensure compliance with Title 31.
Managed personnel cost through employee scheduling and paid time off.
Education
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, M08-2002
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
This application was current on: 6/5/2015 Date Printed: 8/3/2015