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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 03-22-2016-11-d - Orange County Planning Board – Appointments 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 22, 2016 Action Agenda Item No. 11-d SUBJECT: Orange County Planning Board — Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover Member Roster INFORMATION CONTACT: Applications For Members Eligible For Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 An Additional Term Attendance Records 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 second full term (Position #1) "Cedar Grove Township" for James Lea expiring 03/31/2019. • Appointment to a first full term (Position #6) "Eno Township" for Laura Nicholson expiring 03/31/2019. • Appointment to a second full term (Position #8) "At-Large" for Paul Guthrie expiring 03/31/2019. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 1 James Lea Cedar Grove Township 03/31/2019 6 Laura Nicholson Eno Township 03/31/2019 8 Paul Guthrie At-Large 03/31/2019 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. • *Position #10--- "At-Large" Position expiring 03/31/2019. This position will be vacant as of 03/31/2016. Herman Staats has submitted his resignation at the end of his current term ending 03/31/2016. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. 2 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. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) 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. 1'. "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 MS Patricia Roberts Day Phone:919-621-4060 Sex: Female First Appointed: 11/05/2015 3 Evening Phone:919-621-4060 Race:Other Current Appointment: 11/05/2015 700 Richmond rd FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 03/31/2018 Mebane NC 27302 E-mail:patriciaroberts77 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Cheeks Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Cheeks Twnsp Mr Tony Blake Day Phone:919-932-1495 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/22/2012 4 Vice-Chair 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 Thursday,March 10,2016 Page 1 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) 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:brandsusa3 @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 VVegman Day Phone:919-382-1904 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/20/2014 9 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 Not Seeking Another App 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 Thursday,March 10,2016 Page 2 5 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) 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 mouthy 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 Evening vening 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 Maxecine 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 Thursday,March 10,2016 Page 3 6 Page 1 of 1 James Lea Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr James Lea Name Called: Home Address: 3905 Mill Creek Road Efland NC 27243 Phone (Day): 919-563-3821 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: James.Lea96 @yahoo.com Place of Employment: Duke University Medical Center Job Title: Senior Cad Designer Year of OC Residence: 1964 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: Does not apply Sex: Male Ethnic Background: African American Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Duke University Medical Center Facility Planning, Design, & Construction Department 1995-Present Education: Shaw University: MRE (Religion) Saint Augustine's College: BS (Business) Alamance Community College: AAS (Mechanical Drafting & Design Technology) Orange High School Other Comments: I am looking to fill one of the vacant seats in the Cedar Grove Township. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied 10/7/2010 for Orange County Planning Board. UPDATED APPLICATION FOR OC PLANNING BOARD 02/15/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 3905 Mill Creek Road is in Cedar Grove Township and Orange County Jurisdiction. This application was current on: 2/15/2012 Date Printed: 1/14/2014 7 Page 1 of 3 Laura Nicholson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs. Laura Nicholson Name Called: Home Address: 1818 Adams Place Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-732-3138 Phone (Evening): 919-732-3138 Phone (Cell): 919-732-3138 Email: brandsusa3 @aol.com Place of Employment: Compass Center for Women and Families Job Title: Finance Director Year of OC Residence: 2002 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: County Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: a€¢Dedicated Community Advocate & Educational Volunteer since 1994 5€¢2010 Candidate, Orange County Board of Education a€¢Chairperson & Member of OC Headstart Policy Council since 2007 a€¢Board President, CHTOP (Board Member since 2010, VP 2013, Pres. 2014) a€¢Assistant Football & Soccer Coach, Afterschool Club Teacher since 2009 a€¢Grant Writer, Fundraising Chair, & Board Member at Cameron Park Elementary PTGO a€¢Tech Support & Registration Volunteer at World Overcomers Christian Church a€¢Volunteer and Early Education Advocate, Orange County Partnership for Young Children a€¢Public Speaker and Participant, during National a€—Tuesdays for Totsa€TM events held at NC Legislator a€¢Member & Volunteer, Northern Orange NAACP a€¢Volunteer Grant Writer, Feeding the People Ministries 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 dedicated community volunteer with a background in project management, finance & accounting, and human resources. As an independent, reliable, organized, imaginative, and detail-oriented business administrator, I feel that I could be an addition to the planning board. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: 8 Page 2 of 3 Laura Nicholson I am interested in expanding my community service and volunteer capacity and heard about openings on the Orange County Planning Board. This lies in my area of interest and I would love the opportunity to bring a fresh perspective by serving on 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. COMPASS CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES- Chapel Hill, NC Finance Director, July 2013- Present Direct wide range of financial, human resources, and risk management duties for recently merged nonprofit organization with long history of helping women and families in Orange County a€¢Oversee organization fiscal planning and management, including year end CPAAudit, development&administration of annual budget, monitoring expenditures, generating monthly financial reports, and all aspects of cash management procedures a€¢Maintain a system of internal controls to protect organization assets, long-range financial plans, and align financial reality with organization s strategic plans a€¢Execute all financial management duties including AP,AR, bank reconciliations, and general ledger a€¢Perform extensive Grant Management duties including initiating drawdown of funds, completing expenditure reports for state and local government grants, maintaining continual compliance with all grant requirements, and monitoring reporting deadlines a€¢Direct human resource duties such as on-boarding and off-boarding employees, health and retirement benefits management&evaluation, payroll preparation and reporting, and personnel legal compliance a€¢Extensive experience and use of QuickBooks accounting system for recording & reporting financial data a€¢Monitor agency strategic plan, analyze compensation strategy and programs to ensure regulatory compliance, verify insurance remains at appropriate levels, and keep abreast of legal requirements and government funding trends that might affect agency finances DIRECT DISTRIBUTION- Hobe Sound, FL Asst. Director, Operations, June 2002- December 2013 Execute wide range of management duties for Pharmaceutical/Wholesale Sales Company with $15M annual sales a€¢Oversaw and organized all financial activities for fast-paced business including budget management, needs assessments, projected growth calculations, and collaborations with senior staff a€¢Directed team of 3-15 employees, delegated &tracked progress on multiple simultaneous individual/group assignments, managed purchase & payment structure, and travel to various offices a€¢Managed client relationships, interacted with stakeholders, and guided delivery of goods through various ports in International supply chain a€¢Researched and cultivated International client accounts, resolved billing disputes, implemented money-saving strategies, green initiatives, budget cuts, and efficiency modifications a€¢Increased employee productivity by improving workplace satisfaction, instituting effective company forms & procedure manuals, and conducting ad hoc trainings to improve efficiency 9 Page 3 of 3 Laura Nicholson a€¢Solely responsible for forensic accounting procedures, monitoring compliance, and initiating administrative systems that saved company$50K+ per year What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? I am independent, reliable, highly organized, imaginative, and detail-oriented self-starter. My drive and experience as a community volunteer would bring a unique perspective to the Orange County Planning Board. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? I see the Planning Board as the entity responsible for making studies of Orange County and being of service to the County Commissioners to carryout their vision and plans. If appointed, I would represent the Eno Township and advocate for the interests of its residents while balancing the needs and vision of other parts of Orange County. What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related to growth? I feel that Orange County occasionally misses out on economic development opportunities. Then other counties swoop in and often receive opportunities that Orange County could have monopolized (like Tanger Outlets being built in Alamance County due to unfinished water lines in outlying areas of Orange County). What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? The Planning Board serves in an advisory capacity only. We can suggest ideas to guide and regulate growth but the ultimate decisions rest with the County Commissioners and local government representatives. 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 work to support the Board of Commissioners overall goals and priorities by being an active community volunteer and informed board member. I would continually study and work to increase my knowledge to be of further service in any way possible. Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/14/2014 7:28:20 PM Date Printed: 3/10/2014 10 Page 1 of 2 Paul Guthrie Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Paul Guthrie Name Called: Home Address: 113 RHODODENDRON DRIVE CHAPEL HILL NC 27517 Phone (Day): 919-933-2931 Phone (Evening): same Phone (Cell): Email: guthriep @bellsouth.net Place of Employment: N/A-Retired Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Office of the Managing Director Philadelphia,Pa, Management Analyst NC Association of County Commissioners,Assistant Executive Director NC Dept of Local Affairs, Assistant Director Citizens Coalition,Winston Salem NC, Executive Director Dept of Administration,State of Wisc.Dir.of Federal-State Relations Wisc. Dept of Natural Resources,Dir. Intergovenmental Programs U.S. Evironmental Protection Agency, Progam Officer, Regional Operations and State and Local Relations, Office of the Administrator. Volunteer Experience: Volunteer and other Experience: Chairman, National Rural Development Partnership Chair, National Governors Assoc.,Environmental Staff Advisory Committee Co Chair(With EPA Administrator)of US EPA, State-EPA Operations Committee Special Assist, Gov.of Wisc., National Environmental Activities Staff Director EPA State Capacity Task Force Wisc. State Liaison Officer US Dept of Interior's Outdoor Recreation Program General Manager, The Wisconsin Fund 11 Page 2 of 2 Paul Guthrie Education: Chapel Hill High School The Lawrenceville School,Lawrenceville NJ Swarthmore College The Fels Institute of Local and State Government, Univ. of Pennsylvania Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Chapel Hill Planning Board 9/14/2006. UPDATED APPLICATION 05/29/2013 TO INCLUDE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 133 Rhododendron Drive is in Chapel Hill ETJ. This application was current on: 5/29/2013 Date Printed: 1/14/2014 12 BOCC Attendance Report For Advisory Boards Re-Appointments Orange County Planning Board Feb/2015 — Feb/2016 Member Appointed Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb * Paul Guthrie 06/04/2013 P P P * P P P E P P P P James Lea 06/04/2013 P P A * P A P P P P P P * Laura Nicholson 05/20/2014 P P P * P P P P P e P P * P: Present A:Absent E=Excused *:Meeting cancelled due to lack of submittals#:Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum W:Meeting Cancelled due to weather R:Board member resigned on 8/31/2015 Current through-02/29/2016 13 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. 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: 02/16/2016 Skills: Also Serves On: Kim Piracci 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: 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: henrysims@hotmail.com Res.Eligibility: County Date Applied: 06/05/2015 Skills: Also Serves On: Thursday,March 10,2016 Page 1 of 1 14 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: 15 Page 2 of 2 Matthew Edwards 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 16 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. wwwGilfillenArchitect.Wordpress.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 17 Page 2 of 2 Stetler Gilfillen 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 18 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: 19 Page 2 of 3 Kim Piracci 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 20 Page 3 of 3 Kim Piracci 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 21 Page 1 of 3 Henry Sims 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: 22 Page 2 of 3 Henry Sims 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,. 23 Page 3 of 3 Henry Sims 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 Ca2007-2014 •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 2000-2007 •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, NJS8-2002 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration This application was current on: 6/5/2015 Date Printed: 8/3/2015