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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 12-15-2015-11e - Commission for the Environment – Appointments 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: December 15, 2015 Action Agenda Item No. 11-e SUBJECT: Commission for the Environment —Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT: Board Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Recommendations Attendance Records Applications for Persons Recommended Interest List Applications for persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Commission for the Environment. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a first full term (Position #5) Water Resources representative for William Kaiser expiring 12/31/2018. • Appointment to a first full term (Position #13) At-Large representative for Caroline Cook expiring 12/31/2018. • Appointment to a first full term (Position #14) At-Large representative for Lynne Gronback expiring 12/31/2018. • Appointment to a second full term (Position #15) At-Large representative for Rebecca Ray expiring 12/31/2018. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 5 William Kaiser Water Resources 12/31/2018 13 Caroline Cook At-Large 12/31/2018 14 Lynne Gronback At-Large 12/31/2018 15 Rebecca Ray At-Large 12/31/2018 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • *Position #12--- "At-Large Engineering" position----- expiring 12/31/2018. Please refer to the recommendation letter from Rich Shaw indicating a request to hold on the appointment of this position until a suitable applicant is found. The current position will expire 12/31/2015 and Gary Saunders will have completed his final term. 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 the Commission for the Environment. 3 Orange County, NC COMMISSION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BOARD ROSTER DR. MAY BECKER Category At r ^aage Nov 06, 2014- Dec 31, 2017 8 t�arrirr9+ao:,e9B� t�,r��"^apr+aarr:+:'aara "m+ to -) 14-1461 r 8 1-) MR. 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SHEILA THOMAS-AMBAT Category At r ^66C;,;pe Nov 06, 2014- Dec 31, 2016 B:¢�rra6C8 .�d�6i rh.r irr6CNu_r'��'^uk"}47Y 4 o:+'a6r4 MS. LYDIA WEGMAN Position I Fwd R ,,476t6o n �u�°�Aoo4o�i�oere Category At +ukgd':i" Nov 06, 2014- Dec 31, 2017 R 44'76 to 14114-382: B-)04 MR. DAVID WELCH Category At r ^66C;,;pe Nov 06, 2014- Dec 31, 2017 B:¢�rra6C8 C9^arr��^,r� loofa_r�1.r47ta�rirr�CB.o;+�'a6r4 5 ORANGE COUNTY I Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks&Recreation December 4, 2015 Donna Baker Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 200 South Cameron Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Donna: The Commission for the Environment has five members whose terms expire 12/31/15: Donna Lee Jones, David Neal, Gary Saunders, Rebecca Ray, and Lynne Gronback. The CFE recommends the re-appointment of Lynne Gronback (Position#14) and Rebecca Ray (Position# 15)—both of whom have served very well on the CFE and are interested in remaining on the board. Ms. Gronback was recently named as Vice Chair. The CFE Membership Committee (Chair & Vice-Chair) has reviewed the current list of applicants and recommends the appointment of William Kaiser to Position#5 (Water Resources) and Caroline Cook to Position#13 (At Large). Mr. Kaiser is a former CFE member who served on the advisory board until his term ended 12/31/13. The committee does not recommend appointing any of the other applicants at this time. CFE members are hoping to recruit potential applicants qualified to fill the final Position#12, which is intended for someone with Engineering background and experience. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, RIM Shaw Rich Shaw Land Conservation Manager cc: Lydia Wegman, Chair Lynne Gronback,Vice Chair M4,T1UII �11.., and P"mlUI IllUII ° I RESOURCES'°a II„MVllSllON Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks &Recreation PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245-2510 Fax: (919) 644-3351 6 Attendance Record Current — Member Re-appointment Recommendation for BOCC Review Commission for the Environment Nov /2014 — Nov /2015 Member Appointed Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Lynne Gronback* 03/17/2015 X X E X X X E Rebecca Ray 11/19/2013 X E X E X X E X X X E X X:Attended E: Excused U: Unexcused BM:Business Meetin July: No Meetin * New Member—03/17/2015 Current through -11/2015 7 Page 1 of 2 William R. Kaiser Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. William R. Kaiser Name Called: Home Address: 2112 Markham Dr. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 919-933-9794 Phone (Evening): 919-933-9794 Phone (Cell): 919 933-9794 Email: w_mckaiser @hotmail.com Place of Employment: Retired geologist Job Title: Retired geologist Year of OC Residence: 2004 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: NC Botanical Garden volunteer: invasive plant control, prairie and forest management, trail maintenance at Mason Farm. Climate garden at Totten Center. Duke Forest: trail development and maintenance, geology tour leader. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Commission for the Environment, Nov.2005-May 2013, 2 yr as Chair. New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm Master Plan Committee Member, 2006 Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Preservation of agricultural land will have positive environmental impact. I am conversant with the county s environmental issues. I d bring geological perspective and relevant volunteer experience to board discussions. I can investigate and solve technical problems and have proven written and oral communication skills. I would use them in review of VAD and EVAD applications. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to see properly planned, sustainable growth in this county. Conflict of Interest: 8 Page 2 of 2 William R. Kaiser Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am conversant with the county s environmental issues. I bring geohydrological perspective, direct volunteer experience as a former CfE member, and institutional memory to commission discussions. I have demonstrated leadership. I can investigate and solve technical problems and have proven written and oral communication skills. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to continue volunteering and working to protect our natural resources. I enjoy debating environmental issues and interaction with fellow commission members.Among the many county advisory boards and commissions, I feel best qualified for service on the CfE. Conflict of Interest: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My knowledge of the natural world gained professionally as a geologist, as a CFE member, and as a volunteer would guide my evaluation of park land. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Extensive research (Univ. of Texas at Austin Bur. Economic Geology) and industry experience (Exxon) in energy resources, especially coal and natural gas. Hydrogeologic and geochemical skills for environmental studies e.g., coal gasification, high-level radioactive waste, mined lands, oil-field waste, geophysical - log analysis, ground -water flow patterns, aquifer architecture and gravity. Proven written and oral communication skills. Volunteer Experience: Volunteered on a regular basis with the Heart of Texas Peace Corps Association serving two varieties of public agencies and non-profit groups, e.g. Safe Place, Wild Basin, AIDS Services, Food Bank, Hornsby Bend, Mayfield Park, Tree Folks, Lower Colo. R. Authority, etc. Peace Corps Volunteer (1963-65); Ghana, W. Africa, assigned to Ghana Geological Survey. Education: The Johns Hopkins University, Ph.D. Geology. University of Wisconsin - Madison, M.S. Geology; University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.A. Geology. Other Comments: STAFF NOTES: Originally applied 4/6/04 for Solid Waste Advisory Board; Commission for the Environment; and Economic Development Commission. APPLIED 07/28/2013 for Agricultural Preservation Board and Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. Address Verification: 2112 Markham Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 is Chapel Hill Township, Chapel Hill Jurisdiction, and Chapel Hill Town Limits. Resubmitted application 01/110/2014. This application was current on: 5/20/2015 Date Printed: 5/21/2015 9 Page 1 of 2 Caroline Cook Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Caroline Cook Name Called: Home Address: 1610 Claymore Road Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 9193572209 Phone (Evening): 9193572209 Phone (Cell): 9193572209 Email: cook.caroline.a @gmail.com Place of Employment: n/a Job Title: n/a Year of OC Residence: 1997 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Asian American Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: UNC General Alumni Association Member of Orange United Methodist Church Enrolled in North Carolina Environmental Educator certification program Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I graduated in December from UNC-Wilmington with an M.S. in Environmental Studies, and am pursuing a career in environmental education and outreach. My coursework on various environmental issues is especially relevant to this board; in addition, I taught an undergraduate course in the environmental studies department. While in school, I volunteered for the North Carolina Coastal Reserve on Masonboro Island. I m continuing my education through my enrollment in the North Carolina Environmental Educator certification program. I have previously interned with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which deals with a number of environmental issues. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: For years I ve enjoyed spending time in Orange County s natural areas, including the Bolin Creek Trail, Carolina North Forest, and Occoneechee State Natural Area. Now that I am finished with school, I want to become more involved in my local community, and serving on the planning board would allow me to combine my personal interests with my educational background. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 10 Page 2 of 2 Caroline Cook Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/15/2015 7:22:26 PM Date Printed: 1/21/2015 11 Page 1 of 2 Lynne Gronback Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms Lynne Gronback Name Called: Home Address: 2420 Sunnyfield Court Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-219-3219 Phone (Evening): 919-219-3219 Phone (Cell): 919-219-3219 Email: Lgronback @gmail.com Place of Employment: Cedar Ridge High School Orange County Schools Job Title: teacher- Science: Biology, Earth and Environmenta Year of OC Residence: 1987 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Current: Food for All through St. Matthews Church -supervisor for high school students working in this program Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Parks and Rec Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My education and private sector background make me well suited for this service. I was a Biology undergrad and a GIS/Geology concentration in my masters program at NCSU. I was a Kenan Fellow 2002-2004 and worked to incorporate climate change education curricular goals into the then new NC Standard Course of study. I worked with Dr. Bill Schlesinger who, at the time, served as Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment. As a fellow, I worked in the CO2 forest on Eubanks Road to understand the impacts of Climate Change on local ecosystems. In 2005 I worked with the Greenbridge building group in the planning stages of that project. I am a certified AP Environmental Science and AP Biology teacher as well as an International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems and Societies teacher at Cedar Ridge High School. Prior to teaching, I worked in Public Relations and Advertising in Greensboro and then in Chapel Hill. In my Chapel Hill work, I worked on several commercial property marketing campaigns most notably, Europa Center. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As I approach the end of my teaching career, I am interested in moving into the sustainable property development and/or sustainable affordable housing arena. I feel like this committee will help me better understand the needs of our local environment and how we can better educate the public about areas of weakness and to become a better steward of the beautiful land around us and how we can grow in a sustainable way. 12 Page 2 of 2 Lynne Gronback Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/11/2014 8:14:34 AM Date Printed: 10/17/2014 13 Page 1 of 2 Rebecca Ray Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Rebecca Ray Name Called: Home Address: 5617 Jomali Drive Durham NC 27705 Phone (Day): 919-383-0685 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: bbray @nc.rr.com Place of Employment: formerly GlaxoSmithKline Job Title: Director User Centered Design, US Pharma IT Year of OC Residence: 1999 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: Does not apply Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: - Director User Centered Design, US Pharma IT - GlaxoSmithKline - Information Technology Consultant - various pharmaceutical, wholesale, insurance, and manufacturing companies Volunteer Experience: Climate Change Leader - Sierra Club Habitat for Humanity GED Volunteer Instructor Pending: Environmental Stewardship Committee, Duke University Chapel Education: MBA, University of North Carolina - Greensboro BA, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Grant Writing, Grant Consulting Other Comments: Would love to serve on both commissions if meeting schedules do not overlap Duke University Chapel Choir- 1995-present Musical performance experience Previous involvement: Gallery Players Community Theater Musical Arranger, 8-member sacred music STAFF COMMENTS: Ms. Ray first applied for 14 Page 2 of 2 Rebecca Ray Arts Commission and Commisison for the Environment on 3-21-2010. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5617 Jomali Drive, Durham, NC is Eno Township, Orange County Jurisdiction. This application was current on: 3/21/2010 2:50:23 PM Date Printed: 1/6/2014 15 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Rich Shaw Commission for the Environment Contact Phone: 919-245-2514 Ms. Caroline COOL{ Day Phone: 9193572209 Sex: Female 1610 Claymore Road Evening Phone: 9193572209 Race: Asian American Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 9193572209 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: cook.caroline.aggmail.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Date Applied: 01/15/2015 Skills: Also Serves On: Mr Matt Crook Day Phone: 704-965-5406 Sex: Male 1000 Smith Level Rd Apt M 1 Evening Phone: 704-965-5406 Race: Caucasian Carrboro NC 27510 Cell Phone: 704-965-5406 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: crookmggmail.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Date Applied: 10/03/2014 Skills: Also Serves On: Mr. Paul Dubbeling Day Phone: 910-584-8593 Sex: Male 524 Forrest Street Evening Phone: 910-584-8593 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Hillsborough E-mail: paul.dubbelingggmail.com Res.Eligibility: Bingham Twnsp Date Applied: 03/03/2015 Skills: Attorney Also Serves On: CAP Marshall Gray Jr Day Phone: 919-541-4303 Sex: Male T 304 County Seat Drive Evening Phone: 434-401-8626 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Hillsborough E-mail: msgjghotmail.com Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Twnshp- Date Applied: 11/19/2013 Skills: Also Serves On: Mr. William R. Kaiser Day Phone: 919-933-9794 Sex: Male 2112 Markham Dr. Evening Phone: 919-933-9794 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919 933-9794 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: w mckaiserghotmail.com Res.Eligibility: Chapel Hill Township Date Applied: 05/20/2015 Skills: Geologist Also Serves On: Skills: Hydrogeolgic/Geochmical Envimmntal Also Serves On: Skills: Peace Corps Also Serves On: Wednesday,December 09,2015 Page 1 of 2 16 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Rich Shaw Commission for the Environment Contact Phone: 919-245-2514 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: Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DIS Mrs. Nicole Roth Day Phone: 415-615-2016 Sex: Female 707 Dairyland Rd Evening Phone: 415-615-2016 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 415-615-2016 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: nicole.a.roth@gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County Date Applied: 08/18/2014 Skills: Also Serves On: Wednesday,December 09,2015 Page 2 of 2 17 Page 1 of 2 Matt Crook Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Matt Crook Name Called: Home Address: 1000 Smith Level Rd Apt M1 Carrboro NC 27510 Phone (Day): 704-965-5406 Phone (Evening): 704-965-5406 Phone (Cell): 704-965-5406 Email: crookm @gmail.com Place of Employment: g-bit, Ilc Job Title: Director of Sales and Marketing Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Chapel Hill Bible Church Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/a Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a background in management consulting and business management. I attending UNC Chapel Hill as an undergraduate and studied political science and urban and regional planning. After 7 years of consulting in Washington DC, I came back to UNC Chapel Hill to get a Masters in Business Administration and just graduated in May. My concentrations were in Sustainable Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, and Corporate Finance and Accounting. While getting my MBA I was selected as a Leadership Fellow for the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at Kenan-Flagler, and was also elected as the President of the Entrepreneurship club. I worked closed with the Campus Y, The Cube (social-enterprise incubator on campus), 1789 and Launch Chapel Hill to connect and expose MBAs to sustainable and environmental startups in the area. Since getting my MBA I have worked for a solar developer, and two startups that have center their business around sustainability and the environment. The reason I came back to NC to get my MBA was to grow my business acumen in sustainable enterprise and clean energy, and focus on building smart and socially responsible businesses in North Carolina. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to serve on this board because I want to stop sitting on the sidelines and get involved in my local government. I have strong qualities that can benefit the Commission (a business acumen, focus on sustainability and the environment, and a background in consulting and to manage ambiguous projects and provide relevant information to be used in an executive manner), and a perspective that is probably under-represented (as a young adult) in our local 18 Page 2 of 2 Matt Crook government. I want to help shape North Carolina s future for the better, and in order to do that, I want to use my background and experience to serve on the Commission for the Environment. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/3/2014 6:21:54 PM Date Printed: 10/9/2014 19 Page 1 of 2 Paul Dubbeling Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Paul Dubbeling Name Called: Home Address: 4212 Orange Grove Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 910-584-8593 Phone (Evening): 910-584-8593 Phone (Cell): Email: paul.dubbeling @gmail.com Place of Employment: Horizon Home Rentals Job Title: Owner Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Bingham Twnsp Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None. I am relatively new to the area (though I have chosen Orange County to be both my home and the location of my business) and am looking for opportunities for public service. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a small business owner in the community, former military officer, and lawyer. I am deeply interested in preserving and building a vibrant, healthy environment in Orange County. I believe in the importance of maintaining a healthy ecosystem but understand that any public policy must reflect a variety of concerns. I have years of both managerial and legal experience which will enable me to assist the Board in both the articulation and execution of plans to maintain and improve the quality of Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 03/14/2013 for Commission for the Environment. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 4212 Orange Grove Road, Hillsborough, NC. Is Bingham Township, Orange County Jurisdiction and Rural Buffer Zoning. 20 Page 2 of 2 Paul Dubbeling This application was current on: 3/14/2013 9:25:06 AM Date Printed: 12/27/2013 21 Page 1 of 2 Marshall Gray Jr Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: CAPT Marshall Gray Jr Name Called: Home Address: 304 County Seat Drive Hillsborough NC 272788 Phone (Day): 919-541-4303 Phone (Evening): 434-401-8626 Phone (Cell): Email: msgj @hotmail.com Place of Employment: US Public Health Service / US EPA Homeland Sec Job Title: Progam Manager/ Industrial Hygienist/ Commandi Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Twnshp - In City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: No current community activities; Member American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist; Diplomat, American Board of Industrial Hygiene; Commissioned Officers Association of the US Public Health Service; American Legion Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Served on the Hillsborough Water and Sewer Advisory Committee (2007 - 2009) Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: BS, Environmental Health, MS Environmental Engineering; Captain - US Public Health Service; Certified Industrial Hygienist; Commanding Officer USPHS Applied Public Health Team-2 (Epi, Envr Health, Preventive Services); Multiple national disaster response and recovery(Anthrax, hurricanes); Currently manage biodefense program across EPA, HHS, DHS, and DoD. Worked as Environmental Health (Food, Wastewater, Rabies Control)specialist for Commonwealth of VA prior to Navy Medical Service Corps Commission and USPHS. I would bring a balanced, objective applied view of public health to the board with the ability to lead an issue, or support as needed. I am committed to public health through a career of service and a strong advocate of preventive services to enhance the quality of life of citizens, as well as the burden on service providers. Additionally, I am an advocate of integrating public health as a critical element of emergency planning and response. I have, nor desire, no political or party affiliations, although realize which side often prevails in the balance of science and politics. - If considered for nomination,will need to verify any conflict of interest, or appearance of conflict due to funding originating from Fed HHS or EPA. - Need to verify residence approval as I have lived in Orange County since 2002, but am 22 Page 2 of 2 Marshall Gray Jr officially a FL resident on military orders (open ended)to NC. Pay local property taxes to Hillsborough and Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Regulatory attorney(licensed in California)with experience drafting legislation and public policy experience, particularly in the area of animal policy. I previously lived in Orange County, NC, from 2002-2006, lived in Durham County from 2007-2010, and relocated back to Orange County (Eno Township) as a homeowner in 2013. My prior relevant experience includes: aEo Animal Legal Defense Fund pro bono attorney(2011-2013) aEo Developed Animal Law pro bono team with the law firm of Gibson, Dunn &Crutcher LLP, focusing on legislative analysis and policy projects. Awarded ALDF 2011 and 2012 Firm Advancement in Animal Law Pro Bono Achievement Award. aEo Helped manage over$100,000 as a member of the Town of Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission (2005). aEo Served as Board Member and Public Relations Co-Chair of Durham County Womena€TMs Commission (2006-2007). aEo Policy Consultant for Four Feet Forward, an animal policy organization (2012) aEo Completed Animal Law course through Duke University School of Law (2010) aEo Pro bono counsel for multiple 501(c)3s for policy review, compliance, and guidance, including animal rescue organizations (2010-2013) Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: 11/19/13 - confirmed with the tax office that Mr. Gray was delinquent on vehicle taxes. 11/22/13 - Mr. Gray confirmed that he paid the delingent vehicle tax and this was confirmed with the tax office. He lives in the Hillsborough Township, jurisdiction county / Hillsborough City Limits, RI. This application was current on: 11/19/2013 12:41:19 PM Date Printed: 12/27/2013 23 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: 24 Page 2 of 3 Barry Katz 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. 25 Page 3 of 3 Barry Katz What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Protect the water quality for future residents. Plan water strategy for the future. What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues? OWASA serves the needs of the Urban Services Boundary including Chapel Hill and Carrboro. They are increasing in density and population size. OWASA has to assure that safe, clean water is available to meet the long-term needs of these communities. Negotiations with other communities will be an essential element for these resources and I can deal with that. Other Comments: ominated for CPLUC on 5/8/02. Originally applied 4/28/98 for O.C. Planning Board. Ph.D. V.P. of Microbial Acquisitions and Research Fellow at Mycosearch, Inc. Expertise in Forest Microbiology. Have lived and worked in Orange County 28 years.) am interested in supporting ways for the county to fund programs that maintain the quality of life it presently offers most of its citizens, and extending those good qualities to the rest of its residents. I want to work on achieving a new comprehensive land use plan and its implementation in Orange Co. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Local Revenue Options Education Advisory Committee 2/5/2008. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5801 Cascade Drive, Chapel Hill is Chapel Hill Township in OCPL jurisdiction. UPDATED INTEREST 04/13/2011 IF ELIGIBLE. UPDATED INTEREST 02/13/2012 FOR PLANNING BOARD. 12/16/13 - Re-applied under new application. This application was current on: 12/16/2013 3:29:48 PM Date Printed: 12/27/2013 26 Page 1 of 2 Nicole Roth Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs. Nicole Roth Name Called: Home Address: 707 Dairyland Rd Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 415-615-2016 Phone (Evening): 415-615-2016 Phone (Cell): 415-615-2016 Email: nicole.a.roth @gmail.com Place of Employment: Independent Lawyer Job Title: Lawyer Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am on the Board of Directors for the Animal Legal Defense Fund and Humane Carolina. I also advise a number of local nonprofits in nonprofit management and legal issues, including a number of animal related nonprofits. I am also a member of the Women s Forum of North Carolina. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None. Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am an attorney and I have been working on animal legal issues since 2004. 1 have worked with about 15 large national and small local animal protection nonprofits advising them on legal and nonprofit management issues. I have also worked with shelters, government agencies, and government officials on animal issues. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to get more involved in the local community and I believe my experience and expertise would best be served on the Animal Services Advisory Board. Conflict of Interest: My paid clients are not local organizations and I am not aware of any interests they have in local issues. 27 Page 2 of 2 Nicole Roth Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am an attorney with a focus in environmental issues. I have worked on a number of environmental lawsuits and investigations under CERCLA, EPCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and nuisance laws. I also have experience serving on 4 nonprofit boards of directors and I advise other nonprofits on legal and nonprofit management issues. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to get more involved in the local community and I believe my experience and expertise could help the Commission for the Environment. Conflict of Interest: Chapel Hill Library Board of Trustees Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a local attorney with two young children. I have a lot of experience serving on nonprofit boards and advising nonprofits on legal and management issues. I am also currently working on getting a graduate certificate in nonprofit management at UNC. I love to read and we visit the library weekly. I would like to use my experience and time to assist one of the community resources our family is the most involved in. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have two young children and we visit the library weekly. I think it is critical that people have access to the wonderful services this library provides. I have met a number of low income families in the Chapel Hill area who are unaware of all of the services at the library and I would like to help ensure that all of our citizens understand the resources available to them. Love of learning is critical for young children and I want to help foster that love with communities who need it the most. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/18/2014 1:45:11 PM Date Printed: 8/19/2014