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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 3, 2017
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-e
SUBJECT: Orange County Housing Authority - Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Member Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Recommendation
Application for Person Recommended
Applicant Interest List
Applications for Persons on the Interest List
By-Laws
PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Orange County Housing Authority.
BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration:
• Appointment to a first full term (position #5) "At-Large" for Tim Woody expiring
06/30/2022.
• Appointment to a partial term (position #6) "Resident Member" for Paul Reynolds expiring
06/30/2019.
POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
5 Tim Woody At-Large 06/30/2022
6 Paul Reynolds Resident Member 06/30/2019
NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
• None
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 an
appointment to the Orange County Housing Authority.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange County Housing Authority
Meeting Times: 6:OOPM 3rd Wednesday Each Month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Sherrill Hampton&Wenday Tetteh
Meeting Place: Southern Human Services Center-Chapel Hill Positions: 7 Length: 5 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2492
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of County commissioners. The goal of the Orange County Housing Authority board is to provide decent,safe,and sanitary housing
for the low and moderate income families in the County.At least one member of the Board shall be a Section 8 voucher holder. Other board members may represent the
following areas of interest:real estate,development,affordable housing,municipal law,and banking.
MI's Evelyn Johann Day Phone: 919 818 0820 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/22/2015
1 Evening Phone: 919 818 0820 Race: white Current Appointment: 01/22/2015
6323 Buckhorn Road FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 06/30/2019
Mebane NC 27302 E-mail: evjohann @att.net Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
Ms. Jean Bolduc Day Phone: 667-2107 Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/16/2009
2 Chair Evening Phone: 933-5485 Race: white Current Appointment: 01/22/2015
5519 Hideaway Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2019
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:jean.bolduc @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr:
Tammy Jacobs Day Phone: 919-271-0554 Sex: Female First Appointed: 10/01/2013
3 Evening Phone: 919-271-0554 Race: African American Current Appointment: 10/01/2013
200 Laurel Avenue FAX: 919-765-4533 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2019
Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail: tammy.jacobs722 @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
Diane Beecham Day Phone: 919-918-4075 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/18/2012
4 Evening Phone: 919-918-4075 Race: white Current Appointment: 06/06/2017
218 Turtleback Crossing Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2022
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: ddbeecham @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr:
VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed:
5 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment:
FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2022
E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms:
Special Repr:
Tuesday,September 26,2017 Page 1
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange County Housing Authority
Meeting Times: 6:OOPM 3rd Wednesday Each Month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Sherrill Hampton&Wenday Tetteh
Meeting Place: Southern Human Services Center-Chapel Hill Positions: 7 Length: 5 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2492
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of County commissioners. The goal of the Orange County Housing Authority board is to provide decent,safe,and sanitary housing
for the low and moderate income families in the County.At least one member of the Board shall be a Section 8 voucher holder. Other board members may represent the
following areas of interest:real estate,development,affordable housing,municipal law,and banking.
VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed:
6 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment:
FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2019
E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Resident Member Number of Terms:
Special Repr:
Sherrill Hampton Day Phone: 919-245-2492 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/26/2017
7 Evening Phone: 919-245-2492 Race: African American Current Appointment: 09/26/2017
300 W.Tryon Street FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 06/30/2019
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: shampton @orangecountync.gov Resid/Spec Req: Non-Voting Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Executive Director
Tuesday,September 26,2017 Page 2
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September 26, 2017
Donna Baker
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Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Donna:
The Orange County Housing Authority currently has three vacancies.
The OCHA Board has reviewed the application for Tim Woody and recommends the
appointment of Tim Woody to the Orange County Housing Authority.
The OCHA Board has also reviewed the application for Paul Reynolds and recommends the
appointment of Paul Reynolds to the Orange County Housing Authority for the "Resident
Member" position.
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Page 1 of 2 Tim Woody
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Tim Woody
Name Called:
Home Address: 204 Allen Ruffen Ave
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 9194518143
Phone (Evening): 9194518143
Phone (Cell): 9194518143
Email: tim.woody @yahoo.com
Place of Employment: MATTHEWS CHOCOLATES
Job Title: Operations Manager
Year of OC Residence: 1994
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Eno River Clean Up Crew
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Hillsborough
Save West Hillsborough s Charm
Adopt-A-Highway Program
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Housing Authority
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My experience in leading groups through change is what I feel I most bring to the table. Most
recently I served as the Moderator of the Governance Council for my church. My work included
rewriting and revamping the governance structure to permit the church to grow in a positive and
forward manner. Professionally I am a Biologist by trade and have spent most of my career
helping teachers to integrate science into all areas of the classroom. I have also worked as a
homeschooling teacher and have been able to meet families from all walks of life. This
experience has given me a first person view of how the rapid change in housing options have
impacted the diversity of the areas that we serve. I am incredibly passionate about keeping
Orange County accessible to all walks of life. We need doctors, teachers and food service
workers in all areas of this county to keep it vibrant.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I love Hillsborough and Orange County s economic and age diversity. It was what brought me
and my family to this area 23 years ago. I feel it is important to have this kind of diversity to
prevent a community from becoming too homogeneous and stagnant. I feel having this kind of
diversity is what defines Hillsborough. I fear that without affordable housing Hillsborough may
become similar to cities like Cary and Morrisville.
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Conflict of Interest:
no
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My experience in leading groups through change is what I feel I most bring to the table. Most
recently I served as the Moderator of the Governance Council for my church. My work included
rewriting and revamping the governance structure to permit the church to grow in a positive and
forward manner. Professionally I am a Biologist by trade and have spent most of my career
helping teachers to integrate science into all areas of the classroom. I have also worked as a
homeschooling teacher and have been able to meet families from all walks of life. This
experience has given me a first person view of how the rapid change in housing options have
impacted the diversity of the areas that we serve. I am incredibly passionate about keeping
Orange County accessible to all walks of life. We need doctors, teachers and food service
workers in all areas of this county to keep it vibrant.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I love Hillsborough and Orange County s economic and age diversity. It was what brought me
and my family to this area 23 years ago. I feel it is important to have this kind of diversity to
prevent a community from becoming too homogeneous and stagnant. I feel having this kind of
diversity is what defines Hillsborough. I fear that without affordable housing Hillsborough may
become similar to cities like Cary and Morrisville.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 7/31/2017 7:51:56 PM Date Printed: 8/3/2017
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Page 1 of 1 Paul Reynolds
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Paul Reynolds
Name Called:
Home Address: 200 Westminster Drive Apt E-51
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-932-5886
Phone (Evening): 919-932-5886
Phone (Cell): 919-932-5886
Email: paul.reynolds51@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Walmart
Job Title: Greeter
Year of OC Residence: 1997
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:
Table.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Housing Authority
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Choice Voucher Program Section 8. Because of Disablility and low income, I receive benefits.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to make it more widely avaiable.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 5/1/2017 Date Printed: 8/31/2017
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Sherrill Hampton&Wenday Tet
Orange County Housing Authority
Contact Phone: 919-245-2492
Paul Reynolds Day Phone: 919-932-5886 Sex: Male
200 Westminster Drive Apt E-51 Evening Phone: 919-932-5886 Race: white
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919-932-5886 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: paul.reynolds51 @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Chapel Hill Township
Date Applied: 05/01/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
Holly Safi Day Phone: 919-683-2458 Sex: Female
307 Bartlett Circle Evening Phone: 919-943-1230 Race: white
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 919-943-1230 Township: Hillsborough
E-mail: hollysafi @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 05/15/2017
Skills: Also Serves On: Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DIS
Rev. James Suber Day Phone: 7705478154 Sex: Male
600 S.Churton St Evening Phone: 7705478154 Race: African American
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 7705478154 Township: Hillsborough
E-mail: jamessuber @hotmail.com Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Lim
Date Applied: 05/16/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
Phil Venable Day Phone: 703-447-3522 Sex: Male
306 Brandywine Road Evening Phone: 703-447-3522 Race: white
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 703-447-3522 Township: Cheeks
E-mail: venable.phil @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 01/12/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mr. Tim Woody Day Phone: 9194518143 Sex: Male
204 Allen Ruffen Ave Evening Phone: 9194518143 Race: white
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 9194518143 Township: Hillsborough
E-mail: tim.woody @yahoo.com Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Lim
Date Applied: 07/31/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
Monday,September 25,2017 Page 1 of 1
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Page 1 of 3 Holly Safi
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Holly Safi
Name Called:
Home Address: 307 Bartlett Circle
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-683-2458
Phone (Evening): 919-943-1230
Phone (Cell): 919-943-1230
Email: hollysafi @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Berman & Associates, ATTYS
Job Title: Attorney at Law
Year of OC Residence: 2016
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
14th Judicial Bar Nominating Committee
14th Judicial Bar YLD
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina State Bar
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a Durham attorney practicing in land use, civil litigation, and estates. I previously worked in
Raleigh as a land use attorney and have experience with preparing and presenting cases before
the Raleigh BOA, the Raleigh City Council, and the Wake County BOA, as well as ample
experience reading and interpreting the Raleigh and Durham city ordinances and
comprehensive plans. In addition to my legal degree, I have a masters in city and regional
planning from UNC.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
When I was in law school at UNC, I acquired an interest in land use, planning, and zoning. I
supplemented my law degree with a masters in city and regional planning, also from UNC. I
moved from Durham to the Hillsborough area of Orange County in December 2016. From my
education and work experience in land use, I understand the importance of the BOA decisions
and the effect they can have on the community. It is my desire to use my education and work
experience to help make informed, positive choices for my home community.
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 3 Holly Safi
Orange County Housing Authority
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a Durham attorney practicing in land use, civil litigation, and estates. I have ample
experience navigating city ordinances and state and federal statutes. In addition to my law
degree, I have a masters in city and regional planning with a specialization in housing and
community development. My masters thesis focused on legal and political issues facing race
and class housing integration.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
When I was in law school at UNC, I acquired an interest in land use and housing law. I
supplemented my law degree with a masters in city and regional planning, also from UNC, in
which I specialized in housing and community development. I understand many of the
challenges faced by cities and counties as they work to provide affordable housing. I moved
from Durham to the Hillsborough area of Orange County in December 2016 and would like to
use my knowledge of housing law and my experience in land use to work towards ensuring that
no family is ever denied access to a safe, affordable home.
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.
I am an attorney with a masters in city and regional planning. I have worked in land use law both
in Wake and Durham Counties. I have experience preparing and presenting cases before the
Raleigh and Wake County BOAS, as well as ample experience reading and interpreting city
ordinances and state law.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment?
I have experience with land use law both at the municipal board level and with appeals to
Superior Court. I have an interest in city planning, transportation and housing, and smart growth
as well as ensuring that the proper procedures are followed through the quasi-judicial process.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
The BOA s responsibilities are set out in the UDO. In an nutshell, the BOA makes decisions in
individual situations where the strict enforcement of the UDO would not provide justice to a
property owner and hears appeals from legislative boards. It is very important for the BOA
members to make these decisions in a careful and informed manner to ensure smart growth of
the community and substantial justice for our citizens in a manner that upholds the spirit of the
county ordinances.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
With 20%or more families in the county living in poverty, the largest challenges facing the
county are affordable housing and economic development. It is important to both create
affordable housing and to bring jobs and development that will provide a living wage to our
citizens. While we should be working to attract development for jobs, it is also important to
protect our rural and natural areas by allowing increases in density for appropriate areas and
maintaining low densities in more environmentally sensitive areas.
What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth?
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The BOA makes decisions that are essentially outside of the strict letter of the UDO. In making
these decisions it is important to keep in mind the overall spirit of the county ordinances and the
comprehensive plan for growth and only allow exceptions that won t injure or impair the smart
growth of the county.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
Many of the BOC s goals and priorities have to do with smart growth and economic development
of the county. Land use plays an intricate role in both of those priorities by ensuring that
economic growth happens in the places and in the manner that is directed by the
comprehensive plan. Through my experience as a land use attorney and the economic
development projects I worked on during my time in planning school, I have an understanding of
how planning and zoning can work for or against economic growth and environmental protection.
While the BOA may make individual decisions, those decisions do affect the larger community.
As a member of the BOA, I believe my experience and knowledge will help raise issues that may
not be immediately apparent so that as a board we can make decisions that work toward the
goals and policies of the BOC.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 5/15/2017 10:24:25 AM Date Printed: 5/16/2017
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Page 1 of 2 James Suber
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Rev. James Suber
Name Called:
Home Address: 600 S. Churton St
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 7705478154
Phone (Evening): 7705478154
Phone (Cell): 7705478154
Email: jamessuber @hotmail.com
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title: Retired/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Year of OC Residence: 2015
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: African American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Founder/CEO of Common Ground Ministries, Inc.
A faith based social support organization
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Board of Social Services
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have 35 years of community service experience and a strong interest in education, specifically
performance improvement in the classroom,with school that are underserved.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I ve always been a community advocate and always working to help individuals in the community
understand their rights and responsibilities when seeking support services.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange County Housing Authority
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Part of my responsibilities as CEO of Common Ground Ministries was too network with housing
organizations and other Support Services in an effort to reduce the homeless population in the
community.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Any chance I have to improve and provide suitable housing to individuals and families
experiencing unfortunate challenges,is why I became a Social Worker.
Conflict of Interest:
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Hillsborough Planning Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My years of community advocacy experience, I served as a Clinical Social Worker for many
years and I m currently a doctoral student pursuing my degree in education
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I m new to Hillsborough and I love the activities that people and the beauty of this wonderful
Community anything I can do to help preserve this diamond in the rough will be a delight and a
pleasure
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 5/16/2017 Date Printed: 5/16/2017
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Page 1 of 3 Phil Venable
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Phil Venable
Name Called:
Home Address: 530 Hoover Road
Mebane NC 27302
Phone (Day): 703-447-3522
Phone (Evening): 703-447-3522
Phone (Cell): 703-447-3522
Email: venable.phil @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Wells Fargo
Job Title: Technical Project Coordinator
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Cheeks
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Co founder and Board of NCourage (new NPO)
Co organizer of Stand Against HB2 concerts
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 a project manager at a large bank and an organizer of a local NPO, I feel I would bring a big
picture planning strategy coupled with a feel for the local issues concerning Orange County such
as how to grow in the 21st century while respecting the traditional rural values that are at its
foundation.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would want to serve on this board to grow in my capacity as a county organizer and planner
and, ultimately, serve both the rural and town interests of the county.
Conflict of Interest:
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Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As someone who ran a small music management and booking agency, I see small business as
the engine that is the bedrock of the county. This experience can be leveraged to develop smart
growth strategies county wide and work to increase the areas attractiveness to national chains
and corporation.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Economic development drives the quality of life in this area, which in turns makes it attractive to
employers. I believe the economic health is the key driver for the other policies that make
Orange County so attractive to both employees and employers.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange County Housing Authority
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As someone who has lived in substandard housing and had childhood friend who have lived in
public housing, I know from first hand experience how your home environment can shape your
health and mental outlook.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe everyone in Orange County should have affordable housing that allows families to
thrive in a safe and healthy environment.
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.
Project Management skills and organization/planning skills from local grass roots issues
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
As someone who has known Orange County citizens from all walks of life, I believe I can bring a
well balanced approach to the planning of sensible growth in Orange County
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
I believe the board s responsibility is to all Orange County citizens, including its rural citizens. I
would like the board s accomplishments to not only focus on its larger communities, but the
smaller ones who need help.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
The influx of people into Orange County puts significant strains on its infrastructure and that is
where a great deal of attention and time should be put.
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
I think the Board should take an aggressive hands on approach to guiding and regulating growth
to ensure that Orange County grows in a sensible way that doesn t leave an citizen behind.
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 move for more affordable housing, better county transportation,and greater assistance to the rural areas.
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Other Comments:
This application was current on: 1/12/2017 4:01:19 PM Date Printed: 1/13/2017