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Home My WebLink About11-d - Commission for the Environment - Appointment ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 23, 2018 Action Agenda Item No. 11-d SUBJECT: Commission for the Environment - Appointment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Member Roster Recommendation Application for Person Being Recommended Applicant Interest List Applications for Persons on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk’s Office, 919-245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment based on the attached recommendation to the Commission for the Environment. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a first full term (position #1) “At-Large” for Jody Eimers expiring 12/31/2020. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 1 Jody Eimers At-Large 12/31/2020 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: ***Public Service Announcements continue to go out along with posting on social media. Also posted on the weekly Community Relations update. • *Position #3--- “At-Large – Land Resources” position----- expiring 12/31/2020. This position has been vacant since 05/08/2017. • *Position #10--- “At-Large” position----- expiring 12/31/2017. This position has been vacant since 12/31/2017. The Committee respectfully requests that the BOCC not appoint any of the other applicants at this time. CFE members would prefer to recruit other qualified applicants to fill the remaining vacancies. (The CFE anticipates having a recommendation for the Board to consider for this appointment in the near future). 1 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 Commission for the Environment. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Commission for the Environment Contact Person:David Stancil Contact Phone:919-245-2522 Meeting Times:7:30 pm second Monday of each month Description:All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations. Positions:15 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Length:3 years Race: VACANT Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex: Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment: Expiration:12/31/2020 Number of Terms: 1 First Appointed: Special Repr: Race:white William Newby 2821 Becketts Ridge Hillsborough NC 27278 919-541-5296 919-732-4701 newby.william007@gmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:12/13/2016 Expiration:12/31/2019 Number of Terms:2 2 First Appointed:05/20/2014 Special Repr:Air Quality Race: VACANT Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex: Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment: Expiration:12/31/2020 Number of Terms: 3 First Appointed: Special Repr:Land Resources Race:white Dr Bill Ward 107 Forest Ridge Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 9199602587 9199602587 sandbward@mindspring.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:11/02/2017 Expiration:12/31/2019 Number of Terms:1 4 First Appointed:11/02/2017 Special Repr:Biological Resources Race:white William R. Kaiser 2112 Markham Dr. Chapel Hill NC 27514 919-933-9794 919-933-9794 w_mckaiser@hotmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:12/15/2015 Expiration:12/31/2018 Number of Terms:1 5 First Appointed:12/15/2015 Special Repr:Water Resources Vice-Chair Thursday, December 28, 2017 Page 1 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Commission for the Environment Contact Person:David Stancil Contact Phone:919-245-2522 Meeting Times:7:30 pm second Monday of each month Description:All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations. Positions:15 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Length:3 years Race:white K. Alan Parry 210 Oxford Hills Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 9192464676 9195237521 aparry@ptwfirm.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:12/13/2016 Expiration:12/31/2019 Number of Terms:1 6 First Appointed:12/13/2016 Special Repr:At-Large Race:white Will Stanley 201 Alabama Ave, Carrboro NC 27510 9197149455 9197149455 stanlwi@gmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:10/03/2017 Expiration:12/31/2019 Number of Terms:1 7 First Appointed:10/03/2017 Special Repr: Race:Asian American Sheila Thomas-Ambat 103 Hunter Hill Place Chapel Hill NC 27517 919-225-4744 919-225-4744 staemail@yahoo.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:12/13/2016 Expiration:12/31/2019 Number of Terms:2 8 First Appointed:11/06/2014 Special Repr: Race:white Kim Piracci 101 Flamingo Rd. Durham NC 27705 919-260-3686 919-260-3686 piraccik@gmai.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Female Township:Eno Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:12/04/2017 Expiration:12/31/2020 Number of Terms:1 9 First Appointed:12/04/2017 Special Repr: Race: VACANT Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex: Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment: Expiration:12/31/2020 Number of Terms: 10 First Appointed: Special Repr: Thursday, December 28, 2017 Page 2 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Commission for the Environment Contact Person:David Stancil Contact Phone:919-245-2522 Meeting Times:7:30 pm second Monday of each month Description:All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations. Positions:15 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Length:3 years Race:white Jeremy Marzuola 705 W. Main St., Unit D Carrboro NC 27510 510-435-9685 510-435-9685 jlmarzuola@gmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:12/04/2017 Expiration:12/31/2020 Number of Terms:1 11 First Appointed:12/13/2016 Special Repr: Race:white Marshall Gray Jr 304 County Seat Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 434-401-8626 434-401-8626 msgj@hotmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:03/07/2017 Expiration:12/31/2018 Number of Terms: 12 First Appointed:03/07/2017 Special Repr:Engineering Race:white Matt Crook 105 Barrington Hill Road Chapel Hill NC 27516 704-965-5406 704-965-5406 crookm@gmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:03/07/2017 Expiration:12/31/2018 Number of Terms: 13 First Appointed:03/07/2017 Special Repr: Race:white Lynne Gronback 2420 Sunnyfield Court Hillsborough NC 27278 919-219-3219 919-219-3219 Lgronback@gmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Female Township:Bingham Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:12/15/2015 Expiration:12/31/2018 Number of Terms:1 14 First Appointed:03/17/2015 Special Repr:At-Large Chair Race:white Bradley Saul 1329 Beechwood Lane Chapel Hill NC 27516 707-360-8511 707-360-8511 bradleysaul@gmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:10/03/2017 Expiration:12/31/2018 Number of Terms: 15 First Appointed:10/03/2017 Special Repr: Thursday, December 28, 2017 Page 3 5 6 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Jody Eimers Page 1 of 2 Home Address:3120 Landeau Dr Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:white Sex:Female Phone (Day):9199089969 Phone (Evening):9199089969 Phone (Cell):9199089969 Email:Joleslie98@aol.com Name:Ms Jody Eimers Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Place of Employment: U.S. Geological Survey (Retired) Job Title:Scientist Emeritus Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2017 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: American Geophysical Union Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Not applicable Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I served for 34 years as a Hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, and continue to contribute to USGS Water Mission Area as Scientist Emeritus. I have a BS in Geology from Michigan State Univeristy and an MS in Urban and Environmental Engineering from Duke University. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I volunteer with the USGS in international water resources, and I wish to use my expertise in service to my local community. Conflict of Interest: 7 Page 2 of 2 Jody Eimers Other Comments: This application was current on:11/15/2017 12:48:00 PM Date Printed:11/20/2017 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I served for 34 years as a Hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, and continue to contribute to USGS Water Mission Area as Scientist Emeritus. I have a BS in Geology from Michigan State Univeristy and an MS in Urban and Environmental Engineering from Duke University. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I volunteer with the USGS in international water resources, and I wish to use my expertise in service to my local community. Conflict of Interest: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management. My 34 years of employment with the U.S. Geological Survey included 3 years as a Supervisory Hydrologist in New York, and 3 years as Staff Assistant for Special Issues and 4 years as Chief of Staff in the USGS Water Mission Area. These positions involved advising and making decisions about budget, personnel, and management. In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. At present I am Scientist Emeritus in the USGS Office of International Programs. In this role I travel internationally to present how local, State and U.S. Federal governments contribute to monitoring, analyzing, and managing water resources, and to learn how other nations approach these governmental roles. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? It is my view that water resources are a public good. If I were to serve on the OWASA Board of Directors, I would hope to improve upon OWASA s excellent tradition of public outreach and engagement. What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues? It is my view that OWASA plays a leadership role in growth/development issues. OWASA is responsible for ensuring that governmental regulations are met, and for ensuring that the public has a say in valuing the status and trends of water quality and environmental health. 8 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Commission for the Environment Contact Person:David Stancil Contact Phone:919-245-2522 Race:white Paul Dubbeling 524 Forrest Street Hillsborough NC 27278 910-584-8593 910-584-8593 paul.dubbeling@gmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:09/21/2017 Res. Eligibility:Bingham Twnsp Also Serves On:Skills:Attorney Race:white Jody Eimers 3120 Landeau Dr Hillsborough NC 27278 9199089969 9199089969 9199089969 Joleslie98@aol.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail: Sex:Female Township:Eno Date Applied:11/15/2017 Ms Res. Eligibility:County Also Serves On:Skills: Race:white David Gange 8116 Reynard Rd. Chapel Hill NC 27516 9199132681 4046978282 4046978282 d.a.gange@gmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:09/14/2017 Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On:Skills: Race:white Emily Mixon 1204 Drew Hill Ln Chapel Hill NC 27514 8436705521 8436705521 8436705521 emilykaidon@gmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail: Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:08/14/2017 Res. Eligibility:C.H. City Limits Also Serves On:Skills: Race:white Charley Rowe 117 Purefoy #4 Chapel Hill NC 27514 9194917409 9194917409 9194917409 charleyrowe2004@yahoo.co.uk Day Phone: Evening Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail: Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:08/09/2017 Dr Res. Eligibility:C.H. City Limits Also Serves On:Animal Services Hearing Panel PoolSkills: Thursday, December 28, 2017 Page 1 of 1 9 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Paul Dubbeling Page 1 of 2 Home Address:524 Forrest Street Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence:Bingham Twnsp Ethnic Background:white Sex:Male Phone (Day):910-584-8593 Phone (Evening):910-584-8593 Phone (Cell): Email:paul.dubbeling@gmail.com Name: Paul Dubbeling Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Other Comments: Place of Employment: P.M. Dubbeling, LLC Job Title:Owner Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2012 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None. I am relatively new to the area (though I have chosen Orange County to be both my home and the location of my business) and am looking for opportunities for public service. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a small business owner in the community, former military officer, and lawyer. I am deeply interested in preserving and building a vibrant, healthy environment in Orange County. I believe in the importance of maintaining a healthy ecosystem but understand that any public policy must reflect a variety of concerns. I have years of both managerial and legal experience which will enable me to assist the Board in both the articulation and execution of plans to maintain and improve the quality of Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: 10 Page 2 of 2 Paul Dubbeling Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 03/14/2013 for Commission for the Environment. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 4212 Orange Grove Road, Hillsborough, NC. Is Bingham Township, Orange County Jurisdiction and Rural Buffer Zoning. This application was current on:11/1/2016 Date Printed:10/12/2017 11 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions David Gange Page 1 of 2 Home Address:8116 Reynard Rd. Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:Caucasian Sex:Male Phone (Day):9199132681 Phone (Evening):4046978282 Phone (Cell):4046978282 Email:d.a.gange@gmail.com Name: David Gange Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Place of Employment: Lord Aeck Sargent Job Title:Project Architect Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2014 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: former member Chapel Hill Community Design Commission Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Supplemental Questions: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Working professionally as an architect in Chapel Hill. In practice, i strive to design and construct responsible and sustainable environments. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a member of the building industry, I am cognizant of the need to protect natural lands and encouraged smart, sustainable development and growth. Conflict of Interest: Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a member of the building industry, I am cognizant of the need to protect natural lands and encouraged smart, sustainable development and growth. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a member of the building industry, I am cognizant of the need to protect natural lands and encouraged smart, sustainable development and growth. Conflict of Interest: 12 Page 2 of 2 David Gange Other Comments: This application was current on:12/8/2016 1:19:56 PM Date Printed:12/9/2016 13 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Emily Mixon Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1204 Drew Hill Ln Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:C.H. City Limits Ethnic Background:Caucasian Sex:Female Phone (Day):8436705521 Phone (Evening):8436705521 Phone (Cell):8436705521 Email:emilykaidon@gmail.com Name: Emily Mixon Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27514 Place of Employment: Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Job Title:Information Security Analyst Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2016 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Infragard Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: n/a Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My education background is in Genetics and business (accounting). I have worked in various business sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and information technology and I believe that I can offer a well informed outsider s view. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to serve on the board because I would love the opportunity to serve my community. Conflict of Interest: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I graduated from Clemson University in 2007 with a Genetics Degree. During that time I worked heavily with genetically modifying plants to more efficiently produce biodiesel with little to no chemical runoff. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am very passionate about about about the land preservation, air toxins, and climate change as well as government. I believe that serving on this board will enable me to direct my passions for good in my community. Conflict of Interest: 14 Page 2 of 2 Emily Mixon Other Comments: This application was current on:2/20/2017 4:11:41 PM Date Printed:8/16/2017 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Central Community Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My education background is in Genetics and business (accounting). I have worked in various business sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and information technology and I believe that I can offer a well informed outsider s view. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to serve on the board because I would love the opportunity to serve my community. Conflict of Interest: 15 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Charley Rowe Page 1 of 2 Home Address:117 Purefoy #4 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:C.H. City Limits Ethnic Background:Caucasian Sex:Female Phone (Day):9194917409 Phone (Evening):9194917409 Phone (Cell):9194917409 Email:charleyrowe2004@yahoo.co.uk Name:Dr Charley Rowe Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27514 Place of Employment: UNC Job Title:Visiting Assistant Professor Name Called: Year of OC Residence:1980 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I drive for a visually impaired person. I work with Prison Books Collective. Community gardening (occasional). Driving visually-impaired. Various local cycling advcate groups. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None so far. Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I was content developer for a UNC course called Computing in Medical Care . Much of my research was on public health matters and resources. Much of my time I spent working on reading and reviewing content carefully (including medical literature, journal resources, medical knowledge bases, and public health listservs), and delivering the content and relevant information to the course administrator and enrollees. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have a concern for public health, and have many ideas on implementing ideas toward many or most of the concerns listed under D in the Policy document. I am a concerned and vocal advocate citizen, and have been throughout my residence in Orange County. Conflict of Interest: 16 Page 2 of 2 Charley Rowe Other Comments: This application was current on:8/9/2017 Date Printed:8/9/2017 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have experience and background as Green Representative as a faculty member at a university where I previously taught. Otherwise, relevant education and background are that I have an advanced degree (PhD), which I hope will support my candidacy. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have a strong concern for the environment, and see this area as a place where I would see a particular consciousness for this issue. But there is much to be done here, so I hope to help put forward ideas and strategies--in terms of outreach in all cases, and policy or incentives where possible--that would be supportive of the environment. Conflict of Interest: I am happy to report that I have no conflicts of interest. Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have committee experience as an academic in university settings. I also have training in conflict resolution (via workshops),which I feel is beneficial potentially. I have a PhD, have served on several committees, and have some background second-hand on animal protection, policies, outreach, and current governmental suggestions and implementation of local animal Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe that animal and animal control issues are of high priority here, including the idea of no- kill shelters, animal sponsoring and fostering and their outreach, creation of green spaces usable for both animal-owners and non-animal owners, as well as leash laws in public areas, and protection of patrons as well as of animals (almost exclusively dogs) of local establishments such as bars, shops, and other local establishments, etc. Conflict of Interest: 17