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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-03-2017 -11-f - Orange Unified Transportation Board - Appointment 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 3, 2017 Action Agenda Item No. 11-f SUBJECT: Orange Unified Transportation Board - Appointment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Member Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Member Confirmation of Seeking Additional Term Application for Additional Term Member Attendance Record Applicant Interest List Applications for Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Orange County Unified Transportation Board. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a second full term (position #3) "Cedar Grove Township" for Ed Vaughn expiring 09/30/2020. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 3 Ed Vaughn Cedar Grove Township 09/30/2020 NOTE - If positions 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 Unified Transportation Board. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange Unified Transportation Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm third Wednesday each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman Meeting Place: West Campus Office Bldg. Positions: 14 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2567 Description: <div>The Orange Unified Transportation Board(OUTBoard)advises the Orange County Board of County Commissioners and provides information and comments on major transportation issues.Specifically,&nbsp;the OUTBoard provides the Board of County Commissioners with recommendations regarding the overall planning and programming of transportation improvements in the County,including:&nbsp;</div> CDR Alexander Castro Jr Day Phone: 919-619-1510 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/08/2012 1 Evening Phone: 919-929-6368 Race: white Current Appointment: 10/20/2015 5915 Morrow Mill Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 09/30/2018 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: alexcastrojr @hotmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Bingham Twnsp Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Bingham Twnshp. David 1. Laudlclna Day Phone: 919-942-4444 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/17/2015 2 Evening Phone: 919-942-4444 Race: white Current Appointment: 09/20/2016 3239 Wood Duck Lane FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 09/30/2019 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: laud9876 @bellsouth.net Resid/Spec Req: ... Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: At-Large Ed Vaughn Day Phone: 919-644-1366 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/21/2014 3 Evening Phone: 919-644-1366 Race: white Current Appointment: 10/21/2014 412 Lake Orange Road FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 09/30/2017 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: eddievee(a�ncxncom Resid/Spec Req: Cedar Grove Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Cedar Grove Township Erle Smith Day Phone: 919-259-2100 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/20/2015 4 Evening Phone: 919-929-1596 Race: white Current Appointment: 10/20/2015 103 Sunset Creek Cir FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2018 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: Erle @ErleSmith.com Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Chapel Hill Township Donna Musson Day Phone: 919 428-3683 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/20/2016 5 Evening Phone: same Race: white Current Appointment: 09/20/2016 600 Sinai Circle FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 09/30/2019 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: donna @musson.org Resid/Spec Req: Eno Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Eno Township Thursday,September 14,2017 Page 1 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange Unified Transportation Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm third Wednesday each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman Meeting Place: West Campus Office Bldg. Positions: 14 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2567 Description: <div>The Orange Unified Transportation Board(OUTBoard)advises the Orange County Board of County Commissioners and provides information and comments on major transportation issues.Specifically,&nbsp;the OUTBoard provides the Board of County Commissioners with recommendations regarding the overall planning and programming of transportation improvements in the County,including:&nbsp;</div> Brantley Wells Day Phone: 919-732-3883 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/15/2013 6 Evening Phone: 919-998-8630 Race: white Current Appointment: 09/05/2017 745 Mary E.Cook Road FAX: 336-599-7226 Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 09/30/2020 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: brantley.wells @summitde.net Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Twnsp Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Hillsborough Township Theodore W. Trlebel Day Phone: 919-732-6691 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/08/2012 7 Evening Phone: 919-732-6691 Race: white Current Appointment: 10/20/2015 6601 Sirladdinn Ln FAX: 919-681-8288 Township: Little River Expiration: 09/30/2018 Rougemont NC 27572 E-mail: triebel @mindspring.com Resid/Spec Req: Little River Twnsp Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Little River Township Art Menlus Day Phone: 919-675-2787 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/21/2014 8 Evening Phone: 919-675-2787 Race: white Current Appointment: 09/05/2017 6627 Maynard Farm Rd FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 09/30/2020 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: art(?�artmenius.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: At-Large Jenn Sykes Day Phone: 9194428152 Sex: Female First Appointed: 02/07/2017 9 Evening Phone: 9194428152 Race: Hispanic Current Appointment: 09/05/2017 210 Collins Ave FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 09/30/2020 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: sykes.jennifer @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: At-Large Gary Saunders Day Phone: 919-707-8413 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/18/2013 10 Evening Phone: Race: white Current Appointment: 10/20/2015 103 Woodshire Lane FAX: 919-733-1812 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2018 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: gary.saunders@ncdenngov Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: At-Large Thursday,September 14,2017 Page 2 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange Unified Transportation Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm third Wednesday each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman Meeting Place: West Campus Office Bldg. Positions: 14 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2567 Description: <div>The Orange Unified Transportation Board(OUTBoard)advises the Orange County Board of County Commissioners and provides information and comments on major transportation issues.Specifically,&nbsp;the OUTBoard provides the Board of County Commissioners with recommendations regarding the overall planning and programming of transportation improvements in the County,including:&nbsp;</div> Heidi Perry Day Phone: 919-962-0572 Sex: Female First Appointed: 10/21/2014 11 Chair Evening Phone: 919-929-8671 Race: white Current Appointment: 09/05/2017 407 Robert Hunt Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2020 Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail: heidiperov @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: At-Large Dr. Jeff Charles Day Phone: 919-489-7753 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/20/2015 12 Evening Phone: 919-489-7753 Race: white Current Appointment: 10/20/2015 5904 Treetop Ridge FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2018 Durham NC 27705 E-mail:jmc51 @ix.netcom.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: At-Large Alyson West Day Phone: 5037345299 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/20/2016 13 Evening Phone: 5037345299 Race: white Current Appointment: 09/20/2016 325 Brandywine Rd FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2019 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: alyson.west(? gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: At-Large Justin Miller Day Phone: 919-448-1376 Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/13/2016 14 Evening Phone: 919-448-1376 Race: white Current Appointment: 12/13/2016 5505 US 70 FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 09/30/2019 Mebane NC 27302 E-mail:justindm8 @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: At-Large Thursday,September 14,2017 Page 3 5 Thom, Okay, I believe you have expressed interest in a second term from all of the OUTBoard members what will be expiring September 30th right? • Heidi Perry—Already appointed September 5, 2017 • Ed Vaughn • Brantley wells —Already appointed September 5 2017 • Jenn Sykes—Already appointed September 5, 2017 • Art Menius —Already appointed September 5, 2017 Regarding the recommendations, as you may recall, the Planning Department does not make recommendations on appointments. We have the issue of ourAmerican Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) ethics rules which prevent us from any actions that might be (or produce) a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest. The OUTBoard makes recommendations on Planning staff proposals to the BOCC, and several of the members interact with our staff in their professions (a good example is Brantley Wells, who works for Summit Engineering). Please let me know if you need anything additional from me. Abigaile Pittman, AICP Planner® Transportation and Land Use Orange County Planning Department 131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 201 P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245-2567 Fax: (919) 644-3002 http://www.oranecountync. ov abpittman(coranecountync. ov 6 Page 1 of 2 Ed Vaughn Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ed Vaughn Name Called: Home Address: 412 Lake Orange Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-644-1366 Phone (Evening): 919-644-1366 Phone (Cell): Email: eddievee @nc.rr.com Place of Employment: Retired Job Title: Year of OC Residence: 1995 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: County Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: At this time I have none, but have served on HOA boards and Farmers Market boards in the past. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Currently serving on the Orange Unified Transportion Board and will complete the first full term 09/30/2017. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Unified Transportation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Have an ongoing interest in the transportatoin future of Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As stated, have already served on the OUT Boardfor three years and believe that my continued support will help add value. Conflict of Interest: None. Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 9/27/2013 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 7 Page 2 of 2 Ed Vaughn Having served as President of a Home Owners Association and as Vice President/Treasurer of a local Farmers Market I feel that I am well qualified to work with other members of the board to formulate reasonable policies as regards the following: 1. Mass Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally 09/30/2013 applied for Orange Unified Transportation Board. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5507 Old Noble Road is Orange County Jurisdiction, Cedar Grove Township, and Agricultural Residential Zoning. This application was current on: 7/27/2017 Date Printed: 7/27/2017 8 BOCC Attendance Report For Advisory Board Appointments Orange Unified Transportation Board Jul /2016 — Jul / 2017 Member Appointed Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Ed Vaughn 10/21/2014 N/A I E I E N/A I E N/A I A A I P P I N/A P I N/A P: Present E: Excused A: Absent N/A: No Meeting Current through -07/31/2017 9 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman Orange Unified Transportation Board Contact Phone: 919-245-2567 Ramchandra Athavale Day Phone: 919-809-3762 Sex: Male 107 River Walk Lane Evening Phone: 919-240-7889 Race: African American Carrboro NC 27510 Cell Phone: 919-809-3762 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: athavale r a @att.net Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Date Applied: 08/25/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: David Mansor Day Phone: 9148431067 Sex: Male 105D Weatherstone Dr. Evening Phone: 9148431067 Race: white Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 9148431067 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: Davidjmansor @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Date Applied: 09/12/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Thursday,September 14,2017 Page 1 of 1 10 Page 1 of 2 Ramchandra Athavale Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ramchandra Athavale Name Called: Home Address: 107 River Walk Lane Carrboro NC 27510 Phone (Day): 919-809-3762 Phone (Evening): 919-240-7889 Phone (Cell): 919-809-3762 Email: athavale_r_a@att.net Place of Employment: Durham Tech Community College Job Title: Part-time tutor Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: African American Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange County Democratic Party Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Carrboro Parks & Rec Commission (in the past) Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have experience in leadership with the Sierra Club and WakeUp Wake County when I lived in Cary. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to help shape the future of the county to promote well-thought-out, environmentally sound construction. Conflict of Interest: Orange Unified Transportation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have experience in transportation issues with the Sierra Club and WakeUp Wake County when I lived in Cary. I have two engineering degrees. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to help shape our transportation choices going forward, with particular emphasis on determining how to implement light rail. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 11 Page 2 of 2 Ramchandra Athavale 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 experience in leadership with the Sierra Club and WakeUp Wake County when I lived in Cary. What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? I can bring a fresh voice from someone relatively new to the county while adding diversity to it. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? To ensure that future construction in the county is done in a safe, environmentally sound, esthetically appealing, and functional way. What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related to growth? Transportation access, affordable housing, environmental stewardship. What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? Fight for the values that make Orange County great, but be willing to work with all that work in good faith. How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? (FYI, I get an error when I try to link to the pdf from the above link). Most of what I indicated above is in the document. I am also a strong supporter of social justice. I have a son in the LGBTQ community. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/21/2016 11:33:38 AM Date Printed: 8/25/2017 12 Page 1 of 4 David Mansor Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: David Mansor Name Called: Home Address: 105D Weatherstone Dr. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 9148431067 Phone (Evening): 9148431067 Phone (Cell): 9148431067 Email: Davidjmansor @gmail.com Place of Employment: UNC School of Law and Light Switch Business Co Job Title: Student, and Business Consultant Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Currently, I am an active member of the Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, and a Rugby player. I play for the Chapel Hill Men s Rugby team, and I am a sponsor of the Chapel Hill Highlanders High School Rugby team. In addition, I also a sponsored the East Chapel Hill High School football team this past Fall season. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Unified Transportation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Specifically, I can create tremendous value for Orange Unified Transportation Board in three nuanced ways: First, I understand identifying and approaching professionals for cooperative partnerships is usually much more than just talking numbers and market factors. I am cognizant of the economic, personal, political, and public perception implications a deal can have. Through my own negotiations, I have learned about the importance of timing, and empathy within any deal. While working with the board I plan to use my strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with board members and community partners to accomplish our goals. Second, I have practical experience on how deals are found, developed, and completed. I understand the various types of value advantages a deal can produce. Beyond the scope of the law, I can read and build pro-forma breakeven analysis charts, cash flow projections, and have a working concept of some corporate financing tools. Through the Entrepreneur Lab class (Spring 2017 Section), I will gain more hands-on experience working with start-up founders, growth executives, and venture capitalists. This work will advise me on how we can better foster these relationships and growths going forward in the planning of Orange County. The business skills 13 Page 2 of 4 David Mansor learned will continue to round my perspective and insight for my responsibilities on the board. I want to bring these business skills and my strong interpersonal abilities to the Board. Third, I understand how enthusiasm is essential and contagious in the work place; it breathes life into everything.As a successful door-to-door insurance salesman, I learned the value of enthusiasm combined with the habit of happily doing more than you are asked can create previously nonexistent opportunities. I plan to bring these two habits to my membership on the board, and keep momentum up. I desire to be on the Orange Unified Transportation Board, because of the Orange Countya€TMs emphasis on innovation, and growth over the next twenty years. For me, an opportunity to add value to the incredible on-going work at in Orange County will be a long-term investment in the organization, and my commitment to be a Tar-Heel. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am a JD/MBA student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I would like to get involved in helping your team to implement the Durham-Orange Light Rail project. With my background in entrepreneurship and the law, I could be a tremendous free asset for your team to utilize. I have attached a resume, and included my Linkedin HTML link so you can verify my abilities to execute and work on high level projects. Over the next four years I will be in the area pursing a JD/MBA, and would love an opportunity to work on this project throughout all four years. Thank you for your time. I look forward to speaking soon. Conflict of Interest: I own two properties. 105D Weatherstone Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 107C Weatherstone Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 14 Page 3 of 4 David Mansor Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Specifically, I can create tremendous value for Orange Unified Transportation Board in three nuanced ways: First, I understand identifying and approaching professionals for cooperative partnerships is usually much more than just talking numbers and market factors. I am cognizant of the economic, personal, political, and public perception implications a deal can have. Through my own negotiations, I have learned about the importance of timing, and empathy within any deal. While working with the board I plan to use my strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with board members and community partners to accomplish our goals. Second, I have practical experience on how deals are found, developed, and completed. I understand the various types of value advantages a deal can produce. Beyond the scope of the law, I can read and build pro-forma breakeven analysis charts, cash flow projections, and have a working concept of some corporate financing tools. Through the Entrepreneur Lab class (Spring 2017 Section), I will gain more hands-on experience working with start-up founders, growth executives, and venture capitalists. This work will advise me on how we can better foster these relationships and growths going forward in the planning of Orange County. The business skills learned will continue to round my perspective and insight for my responsibilities on the board. I want to bring these business skills and my strong interpersonal abilities to the Orange County Planning Board. Third, I understand how enthusiasm is essential and contagious in the work place; it breathes life into everything.As a successful door-to-door insurance salesman, I learned the value of enthusiasm combined with the habit of happily doing more than you are asked can create previously nonexistent opportunities. I plan to bring these two habits to my membership on the board, and keep momentum up. I desire to be on the Orange County Planning Board, because of the Orange Countya€TMs emphasis on innovation, and growth over the next twenty years. For me, an opportunity to add value to the incredible on-going work at in Orange County will be a long-term investment in the organization, and my commitment to be a Tar-Heel. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am a JD/MBA student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I would like to get involved in helping your team to implement the Durham-Orange Light Rail project. With my background in entrepreneurship and the law, I could be a tremendous free asset for your team to utilize. I have attached a resume, and included my Linkedin HTML link so you can verify my abilities to execute and work on high level projects. Conflict of Interest: I own two properties. 105D Weatherstone Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 107C Weatherstone Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 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. https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmansor/ What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? 15 Page 4 of 4 David Mansor My life experiences distinguish me from other candidates. I am determined to be successful despite growing up with two parents who suffer from drug addictions. I have overcome spending my middle school years living in a crack house with my little brother John. After raising my brother in that environment for nearly two years, my house was raided by SWAT and we were placed in a Child Protective Services (CPS)group home. The group home was toxic,we were abused, and no one expected us to succeed. However, I learned that you need to be aware of the opportunities that exist through creative application of rules and regulations. CPS allocates funds per child for living expenses, and by leveraging CPSa€TMs resources in combination with private scholarships, we were able to get out of the group home for the summers. Fortunately, my brother received three scholarships to attend a summer camp in the Adirondack Mountains. I was privileged to participate in three programs: a service trip to build a cafeteria in Belize, an exchange trip to China, and even spent a summer at Harvard. I want to apply my ability to identify creative strategies has enabled me to see tremendous opportunities that have been overlooked. My unique background would certainly bring a fresh perspective to the school. I firmly believe that a€cehard work beats talent, when talent does not hustles€La€"Justin Wu. Every day was as struggle, and I worked tremendously hard to get where I am today. I still struggle to figure out: why we have the resources and knowledge to solve the worlds€TMs problems, but do not? Like the world, my parents had everything, and self-destructively lost it all to bad habits. I am passionate about solving these problems, and overcoming societya€TMs bad habits. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? The board s responsibilities are to make decisions that benefit the entire county s needs for economic growth, infrastructure development, and improvements in Orange County s overall quality of life. What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related to growth? The Orange-Durham Light Rail Project What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? The Planning board should take a strong role in facilitating cooperation between politicians, private business, and non-for-profits to make progress in the following areas: public transportation, education, affordable housing, and public health. How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? The document and link did not load.Therefore, I cannot give you an adequate response at this time. Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/15/2017 7:42:56 PM Date Printed: 1/20/2017