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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 19, 2018
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-f
SUBJECT: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors - Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S):
Member Roster
Letter Regarding Barbara Foushee
Applicant Interest List
Applications for Persons on the Interest List
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Clerk’s Office, 919-245-2130
PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board
of Directors.
BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration:
• Appointment to a full term (Position #1) “County BOCC Appointee” To Be Determined
with an expiration of 06/30/2021.
POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
1 To Be Determined County BOCC Appointee 06/30/2021
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 Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Contact Person:Andrea Orbich
Contact Phone:919-968-4421
Meeting Times:7:00 pm second and fourth Thursday of each month
Description:The Board of Commissioners appoints two members. This board establishes operating policies on a range of issues including billing, budgeting, personnel, purchasing, rates,
reimbursement agreements, and water and sewer extensions. It also reviews and approves general system development. Edwin Kerwin is the Executive Director.
Positions:9
Terms:2
Meeting Place:the OWASA Community Room and Chapel Hill Town Ha Length:3 years
Race:African American
Mrs. Barbara Middleton-Foushee
100 Williams Street
Carrboro NC 27510
919-270-4087
919-942-4707
zeta1985@msn.com
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
FAX:
E-mail:
Sex:Female
Township:Chapel Hill
Resid/Spec Req:County
Current Appointment:09/15/2015
Expiration:06/30/2018
Number of Terms:1
1
First Appointed:09/15/2015
Special Repr:County
Race:white
Raymond (Ray) DuBose
103 Easy Street
Chapel Hill NC 27516
919-929-4541
919-929-4541
ray.e.dubose@gmail.com
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
FAX:
E-mail:
Sex:Male
Township:Bingham
Resid/Spec Req:County
Current Appointment:06/06/2017
Expiration:06/30/2020
Number of Terms:1
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First Appointed:06/06/2017
Special Repr:County
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Page 1
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ORANGE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
A public, non-profit agency providing water, sewer and reclaimed water services
to the Carrboro-Chapel Hill community.
400 Jones Ferry Road
Carrboro, NC 27510-2001
Equal Opportunity Employer
Printed on Recycled Paper
Voice (919) 968-4421
www.owasa.org
January 30, 2018
Chair Mark Dorosin
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Post Office Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Chair Dorosin:
This letter is to inform you that Barbara Foushee’s term as a Board Member of the Orange Water
and Sewer Authority (OWASA) will expire on June 30, 2018. Ms. Foushee took her Oath of
Office on September 28, 2015 and has served a partial term.
Ms. Foushee indicated that she is not seeking reappointment because she was elected to Carrboro
Board of Aldermen.
Attached please find information to assist you and the County Commissioners with recruiting and
selecting members to the OWASA Board of Directors. We know you share our view of the
importance of maintaining a good balance of skills, experience and diversity on the OWASA
Board.
If we can assist you, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Robert Morgan, Chair
OWASA Board of Directors
Enclosures
c: Ms. Barbara Foushee
Ms. Bonnie Hammersley, Orange County Manager
Ms. Donna Baker, Orange County Clerk
Mr. Thom Freeman, Assistant to the Clerk
Ed Kerwin, OWASA Executive Director
Andrea Orbich, OWASA Clerk to the Board
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OWASA Board of Directors
Board Member Job Description
January 2018
Organization
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is a public, non-profit agency, designated by
the NC General Statutes as a special purpose unit of local government, to provide water, sewer
and reclaimed water services to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community. OWASA is governed by a
nine-member Board of Directors.
Mission Statement
We are a community-owned utility providing our customers high quality and reliable water,
wastewater, and reclaimed water services through responsible and creative stewardship of the
resources we manage.
Board Appointments
Appointments to the OWASA Board of Directors are made by the Chapel Hill Town Council
(appoints five); the Carrboro Board of Aldermen (appoints 2); and the Orange County Board of
Commissioners (appoints 2). Board members serve staggered three year-terms, subject to the
power of each appointing body to remove its appointees with or without cause.
Local government appointment information is available at:
• Chapel Hill Town Clerk - Office Contact Number: 919-969-5014
Website: http://www.townofchapelhill.org/boards
• Carrboro Town Clerk - Office Contact Number: 919-918-7309
Website: http://www.ci.carrboro.nc.us/228/Advisory-Boards-Commissions
• Orange County Clerk - Office Contact Number: 919-245-2125 or 919-245-2130
Website:
http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/board_of_county_commissioners/volunte
er_advisory_boards_and_commissions/index.php
Board Authority
The Board of Directors is solely responsible for the governance of OWASA, and acts in a fiduciary
position with respect to the entire service comm unity. Its primary duties include establishing
policy to assure that OWASA accomplishes its statutory mission and complies with its contractual
and other legal duties, including sole responsibility for adopting budgets, rates, fees and charges.
The Board is responsible for hiring of the Executive Director, General Counsel and Auditor.
Board Member Responsibilities
Must take an Oath of Office to discharge faithfully the duties of his/her office, to abide by the
constitution and laws of the United States and of North Carolina, and to exercise his/her best
judgment as a member of the Board of Directors.
Regularly attend Board and Committee meetings.
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Each Board member should prepare for and participate fully in an effort to contribute his or her
knowledge and skills to the collective deliberations of the Board, to the end that the Board’s
decisions and policies are the product of nine members’ efforts, skills, and experiences, and thus
stronger by way of the Board’s deliberative process, and thus more assuredly in the best interest
of the organization.
Must vote and shall not be excused from voting except on matters involving consideration of
his/her own official conduct, or where his/her financial or personal interests are involved; must
disclose potential conflicts of interest, and may ask the Board of Directors to recuse him/her from
duty to vote based upon conflict of interest.
Must be aware and abstain from any conflict of interests.
Keep an open mind, deliberate together, and foster a positive working relationship with other
Board members and staff, and take care to act in compliance with Open Meetings and Public
Records Laws.
Acts in a position of trust for OWASA’s current and future customers and for the community and
other stakeholders.
Have a genuine interest in OWASA’s continued success.
Board Member Time Commitment
The OWASA Board meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The first meeting of the
month begins at 6:00 P.M. and is held in the OWASA Community Room (400 Jones Ferry Road
in Carrboro); and the second meeting of the month begins at 7:00 P.M. and is held in the Council
Chambers at Chapel Hill Town Hall (405 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Chapel Hill). The
Board of Directors does not meet the fourth Thursdays of November and December due to the
holidays. Preparation for Board meetings may entail one to two hours of document review (50-
100 pages).
Board members are also expected to serve on one or more Standing Committees of the Board. The
number of Committee meetings can vary greatly, but there are generally one or two different
committee meetings per month.
Board Member Compensation
Board members receive $50 compensation for attendance at each Board Meeting, Special Meeting,
Work Session, and Standing Committee meeting of the Board. In lieu of a meeting attendance
payment, the Board Chair receives a $250 monthly stipend regardless of the number of meetings
attended.
For More Information
For more information about the organization, please visit the OWASA website at www.owasa.org
or contact the Clerk to the Board at 919-537-4217.
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OWASA Board of Directors
Member Appointment Ethnicity
& Gender Professional Experience
Robert Morgan
Chair
Carrboro
2015 White male
Self Employed Consultant; previous:
Town Manager of Carrboro and Assistant
City Manager and Deputy City Manager
of the City of Greensboro
Heather Payne
Vice Chair
Chapel Hill
2013 White female
Environmental Attorney with the Center
for Law, Environment, Adaptation and
Resources at the UNC School of Law
Yinka Ayankoya
Secretary
Carrboro
2016 Black female
Business Owner – Tax preparation for
individuals and businesses.
Administrative/general management
consulting services for staffing and
healthcare support.
Jeff Danner Chapel Hill
2015 White male Director of Technology & Strategic
Development at Entex Technologies
Ray DuBose Orange County
2017 White male Professional Engineer; (Retired) Director
for Energy Services at UNC-Chapel Hill
Barbara M. Foushee Orange County
2015 Black female Senior Technologist at Laboratory
Corporation of America
John N. Morris Chapel Hill
2017 White male
(Retired) Director of the NC Division of
Water Resources; water resources
consultant
Ruchir Vora Chapel Hill
2014 Asian male
Project Manager with the firm of
Environmental Resource Management
Inc.
John A. Young Chapel Hill
2011 White male
Senior Advisor to the Director General
and CxOs of The International
Baccalaureate; previous: senior executive
positions at Visiting International Faculty
Program, HP/Compaq and Red Hat
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Contact Person:Andrea Orbich
Contact Phone:919-968-4421
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:05/31/2018
Ms
Res. Eligibility:County
Also Serves On:Commission for the EnvironmentSkills:
Race:white
James Fickle
101 Steeplechase Road
Chapel Hill27514 NC 27514
919 933 4719
919 933 4719
708 205 0255
jimsfickle@aol.com
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Sex:Male
Township:Chapel Hill
Date Applied:05/10/2018
Dr
Res. Eligibility:C.H. City Limits
Also Serves On:Skills:Agricultural Research
Race:African American
Quinton Harper
501 Jones Ferry Rd, U7
Carrboro NC 27510
252-560-8506
252-560-8506
252-560-8506
quinton.harper@gmail.com
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Sex:Male
Township:Chapel Hill
Date Applied:06/11/2018
Mr.
Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:Skills:
Race:white
Lucy Henry
111 Amber Court
Carrboro NC 27510
919-428-3539
919-428-3539
919-428-3539
lucy.robertshenry@gmail.com
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Sex:Female
Township:Chapel Hill
Date Applied:01/23/2017
Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:Skills:
Race:white
Michael Hughes
3815 Fern Creek Lane
Chapel Hill NC 27516
919-270-6462
919-270-6462
919-270-6462
mmh@mmhpe.com
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Sex:Male
Township:Bingham
Date Applied:05/01/2018
Res. Eligibility:County
Also Serves On:Skills:
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Page 1 of 3
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Contact Person:Andrea Orbich
Contact Phone:919-968-4421
Race:white
Barry Katz
5801 Cascade Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
919-383-5178
919-383-5178
919-383-5178
bakatz@nc.rr.com
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Sex:Male
Township:Chapel Hill
Date Applied:04/30/2018
Dr.
Res. Eligibility:
Also Serves On:Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISSkills:
Race:white
Julian (Randy) Marshall Jr.
3826 Riders Trail
Hillsborough NC 27278
919 929-5706
919 929-5706
919 270-6411
pickardmountain@mindspring.com
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Sex:Male
Township:Bingham
Date Applied:04/30/2018
Res. Eligibility:County
Also Serves On:Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSSkills:Carrboro Board of Aldermen
Skills:Carrboro Parks & Rec. Commission
Skills:Community Service Volunteer
Skills:Principal - Elementary School
Skills:Teacher
Race:Undesignated
Patrick Mulkey
8702 Stanford Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
919-660-2542
919-942-3814
mulkey74@gmail.com
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Sex:Male
Township:Bingham
Date Applied:05/03/2018
Res. Eligibility:Alt.
Also Serves On:Skills:Community Service Volunteer
Also Serves On:Skills:Electronic Technician - Senior
Race:white
Bruce Runberg
601 #1 MLK Jr Blvd
Chapel Hill NC 27514
919 928-4413
919 928-4413
919 928-4413
brunberg17@gmail.com
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Sex:Male
Township:Chapel Hill
Date Applied:02/12/2018
Mr
Res. Eligibility:C.H. City Limits
Also Serves On:Skills:
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Page 2 of 3
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Contact Person:Andrea Orbich
Contact Phone:919-968-4421
Race:white
Will Stanley
201 Alabama Ave,
Carrboro NC 27510
9197149455
9197149455
9197149455
stanlwi@gmail.com
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Sex:Male
Township:Chapel Hill
Date Applied:06/01/2018
Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:Commission for the EnvironmentSkills:
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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:County
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
Supplemental Questions:
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:
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
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Other Comments:
This application was current on:5/31/2018 Date Printed:5/30/2018
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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.
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 fro
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:
Application Date:11/15/2017
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
James Fickle Page 1 of 3
Home Address:101 Steeplechase Road
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:C.H. City Limits
Ethnic Background:white
Sex:Male
Phone (Day):919 933 4719
Phone (Evening):919 933 4719
Phone (Cell):708 205 0255
Email:jimsfickle@aol.com
Name:Dr James Fickle
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill27514 NC 27514
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title:CC&BW
Name Called:
Year of OC Residence:1997
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Volunteer with NC Botanic Garden in Chapel Hill
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS / MS / PhD degrees from Texas Tech University in Agronomy (soils & crops) followed by
nearly 40 years of applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture have made me aware of
the critical need to properly manage water resources.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Water resources (availability, supply, conservation, reclaimation) are a preeminent issue for all
society even now and will become moreso in the future. I hope my technical background will be
of use to OWASA.
Conflict of Interest:
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Supplemental Questions:
Agricultural Preservation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS/MS/PhD degrees from Texas Tech University and University of Illinois followed by 40 years
experience in applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture. I am familiar with production
systems ranging from large operations to local market-garden farms with diverse production
integrating crop and animal enterprises.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have been in Agriculture for my entire career and would like Agriculture to continue to be a
viable way of life in what has become a heavily urbanized area (Research Triangle metropolitan
area). I am sympathetic with the challenges of continuing agricultural lifestyles and need to
adapt to changing needs brought on by urbanization. While large mechanized broadacre farms
will continue to decrease in number in metropolitan areas, we have an opportunity to preserve
agricultural areas which have production suited to the urban area and local markets.
Conflict of Interest:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS/MS/PhD degrees from Texas Tech University and University of Illinois followed by 40 years
experience in applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture. While with industry, my
employers (and I as their representative) had occasion to use the services of the Community
Colleges in the areas where I worked. More specifically, we used summer interns as technical
assistants in field and laboratory work. While Durham Technical is not agriculturally oriented, I
suggest my experience would be useful, giving me a broad perspective applicable to the many
disciplines taught at Durham Technical.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I feel the community college system is a critical part of our overall educational system and while
it makes many contributions to American Industry, more can be done. Allegiances of Durham
Technical with local industry no doubt exist, but is a particular area that can be strengthened to
increase American competitiveness, particularly in the biotechnical, mechanical, electrical and
electronic trades.
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.
Professionally, my positions involved budgetary responsibility (up to $2 M annually) and
management of direct reporting personnel (up to 14). I am aware of the needs for planning,
implementation, and oversight of these resources while maintaining focus on the tasks assigned.
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.
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?
As suggested above, strengthen ties with local industry to enable curriculum paths leading to
careers in industry.
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Other Comments:
I would like to serve on the OWASA board as water availability, use and quality are
paramount to the county's future. I suggest my technical background in agriculture will
allow me to quickly become knowledgeable on local issues and challenges. STAFF
COMMENTS: Originally applied 9/24/2010 for OWASA Board of Directors, Agricultural
Preservation Board and Durham Technical Community College Board of Directors.
UPDATED APPLICATION FOR OWASA 04/16/2011. UPDATED
APPLICATION FOR OWASA 04/22/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: Steeplechase
Road is in Chapel Hill Township and Chapel Hill Jurisdiction.
Updated application with additional questions answered for OWASA 12/27/2013.
This application was current on:4/1/2017 Date Printed:12/28/2017
Boards/Commissions appointments:
University and industry work in soils, crops, regulatory affairs (company representative with
EPA,OPP). Over the years, I have worked with irrigation so am conversant with water use in
agriculture.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Provision for supply, delivery and stewardship of water resources for Orange County. I have no
specific items to accomplish, but do have an interest in water reuse as a means of minimizing
impact on available resources.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
I think OWASA works within the larger needs of county and its municipalities. Therein the
provision, delivery and stewardship of water resources is the specific perview of OWASA.
Where growth and development is under consideration of the various branches of county and
municipal government, OWASA would be active in helping to implement those items having to
do with water.
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Quinton Harper Page 1 of 3
Home Address:501 Jones Ferry Rd, U7
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Ethnic Background:African American
Sex:Male
Phone (Day):252-560-8506
Phone (Evening):252-560-8506
Phone (Cell):252-560-8506
Email:quinton.harper@gmail.com
Name:Mr. Quinton Harper
Carrboro NC 27510
Place of Employment: Political and Community Organizing Consultant
Job Title:Consultant/Campaign Manager
Name Called:
Year of OC Residence:2009
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
*NOTE: CARRBORO IS NOT LISTED ABOVE IN TOWNSHIP OF RESIDENCE
National:
- Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Alumni Scholar, Institute for Responsible Citizenship
- Organizer, National Black AIDS Mobilization Movement
Statewide:
- Campaign Manager, Darryl Moss for NC House District 2
- Fmr. Field Director, Democracy NC
- Fmr. Community Organizer, NC AIDS Action Network
Local:
- Community Advisory Board, UNC Center for AIDS Research
- Member, Carrboro Human Services Advisory Board
- Chair, Carrboro Affordable Housing Advisory Board
- Fmr. Precinct Co-Chair, Orange County Democratic Party
- Fmr. Board of Directors, Orange Water & Sewer Authority
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None. I have only previously served on Carrboro Advisory Boards
Member, Carrboro Human Services Advisory Board
Chair, Carrboro Affordable Housing Advisory Board
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Boards/Commissions applied for:
Fmr. Board of Directors, Orange Water & Sewer Authority
Supplemental Questions:
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I previously served, successfully, on OWASA s Board of Directors. As a result of my
time/presence/service to the OWASA Board of Directors, I obtained significant institutional
knowledge, built significant relationships with staff and current/former Board of Directors, and
know the issues and work related to the Organization and serving on the Board of Directors.
In particular, in my 2+ years of service, I helped navigate OWASA through budget cycles,
consideration of rate increases, relevant issues like fluoride, and community engagement, and
worked to increase effective and efficient relationships between Board, staff leadership and
staff. In my time at OWASA, we somewhat successfully shifted the Organization s culture to
being more engaging of the community; to being more transparent, responsive and supportive of
ALL staff, esp. hourly/non-senior staff; and to being more attentive to issues of equity and
diversity.
Where I didn t so much have the technical knowledge related to managing a water and sewer
authority, I worked to cultivate relationships with staff and board members who could be a
resource in facilitating that learning.
Beyond that, my expertise as a community organizer and advocate lends itself to serving as a
voice of representation for those perspectives, identities and communities not traditionally
represented at the table/board room.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
After having served my term, I promised the staff and Directors that I would return. I believe
there will be a seat coming available, and I want to provide continuity and continue the
accountability, transparency and representation that that seat carries and represents.
Conflict of Interest:
No.
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.
Budget: helped facilitate OWASA s budget cycle and process of approval for 2 years; served on
the Carrboro Human Services Board and advised Alderpeople on how/where to allocate portion
of town s budget; worked to build, approve and implement budgets for moderate sized non-
profits;
Personnel and Management: worked to adjust OWASA s HR, personnel and management
policies to make the Organization more supportive of hourly and non-Senior staff; accomplished
utilizing a consultant to access, evaluate and implement employee organizational survey and
new employee performance review policy.
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer
experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
I believe my community involvement with the NAACP, service on local boards in Carrboro, and
role as an advocate/organizer lend itself to being a gatekeeper and trusted leader in the
community. I will continue to work to ensure that the community is informed/educated about
decision-making, has an opportunity to engage with OWASA, and that the organization
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Other Comments:
This application was current on:6/11/2018 4:26:14 PM Date Printed:6/12/2018
Boards/Commissions appointments:
maintains a commitment to accountability, transparency and providing a high quality, cost-
effective service to the community.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
1. review packets of information in advance of Board meetings; come prepared to add to the
dialogue and decision-making; attend monthly Board meetings
2. make decisions that guide the ~140 person organization in providing high-quality, cost-
effective service to the community
3. serve on relevant committees designed to move the work forward; meet periodically
4. Build relationships with staff; work to learn issues and context history of decision-making
5. engage, educate/inform, community and relevant stakeholders in decision-making
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
To support and facilitate responsible and sustainable growth of our community as directed by
the local elected Boards. To provide, efficiently and effectively, high-quality water at a price
affordable to general community. To closely engage community in decision making.
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Lucy Henry Page 1 of 2
Home Address:111 Amber Court
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:Carrboro City Limits
Ethnic Background:Caucasian
Sex:Female
Phone (Day):919-428-3539
Phone (Evening):919-428-3539
Phone (Cell):919-428-3539
Email:lucy.robertshenry@gmail.com
Name: Lucy Henry
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Carrboro NC 27510
Place of Employment: American Journal Experts
Job Title:Editor
Name Called:
Year of OC Residence:2004
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Volunteer with the Carrboro/Chapel Hill school system; member of the Friends of Bolin
Creek; member of the Property and Environment Research Center; alumni of the
Property and Environment Research Center s Enviropreneur Institute and the Natural
Resource Leadership Institute; and member of the Duke University and Middlebury
College alumni associations.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I obtained a master s degree in environmental management from Duke University s Nicholas
School of the Environment and Earth Sciences in 2007. Since that time, I have worked for the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources on a National Estuary Program as a
watershed management coordinator. I have also worked with the Nicholas Institute for
Environmental Policy Solutions as a research associate. My degree and in-depth experience
with environmental management equip me to serve on the OWASA board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am seeking an opportunity to engage with water management and protection in my
community. Not only would this be a way to give back to the community, but it would be a great
learning opportunity for me. I am familiar with OWASA s management structure and operations,
having lived here for over 10 years, but this would be a chance to be engaged with planning and
management in a more direct way.
Conflict of Interest:
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Other Comments:
This application was current on:1/23/2017 Date Printed:1/23/2017
Supplemental Questions:
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.
I have served as a co-executive director of a non-profit international development organization in
Washington, DC. In this position, I managed grants and personnel. I have also served as a
program manager in the non-profit and government sectors. These include, but are not limited
to, managing conferences, grant programs, outreach efforts and long-term strategic planning.
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.
In addition to the experiences listed in response to the previous questions, I have also
participated in the Property and Environment Research Center s Enviropreneur Institute, to
explore market opportunities for research conservation. Furthermore, I have taken part in the
North Carolina Natural Resources Leadership Institute and learned in-depth dispute resolution,
community engagement and natural resources management skills.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
To serve the public and the environment of orange county by ensuring that OWASA is providing
clean drinking water in a safe and sustainable manner.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
OWASA is tasked with ensuring that the water resources of the county can keep pace with
growth and development by incorporating new technologies, securing resources and informing
relevant entities of the limitations of water supply in the future.
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Michael Hughes Page 1 of 5
Home Address:3815 Fern Creek Lane
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence:County
Ethnic Background:white
Sex:Male
Phone (Day):919-270-6462
Phone (Evening):919-270-6462
Phone (Cell):919-270-6462
Email:mmh@mmhpe.com
Name: Michael Hughes
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Place of Employment: CDP, Inc
Job Title:Senior Application Specialist
Name Called:
Year of OC Residence:1989
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Orange County Voice, Executive Vice President
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) Board of Directors, Appointed for a three
year term by the Orange County Commissioners May, 2012 – September, 2015
Environmental Advisory Board to the Orange County Commissioners appointed for a two
year term September, 2010, Elected Vice-Chair December, 2011
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a Civil/Environmental engineer by education with 40 years of practice in design,
construction, and project management. I have BS in Civil Engineering from the University of
Notre Dame and a MS in Environmental Engineering from UNC Chapel Hill. I also pursued a
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from UNC Chapel Hill which I did not complete. During the
Master’s course work I was a student of many professors, including Dan Okun, who have
been instrumental over the years in guiding OWASAâ €™s policy and technical practices.
I previously served on the OWSA Board as one of the Orange County Representatives from
May, 2012 through September, 2015 and in that capacity served as Secretary and Vice Chair. I
needed to resign from my reappointment to the second three-year term in October, 2015 due to
the travel and technical challenges of a new job that I took on. I am now in a position where
those are no longer a consideration and I will be able to resume the responsibilities of an
OWASA Board Member.
During my service on the OWASA Board, as I am sure that Ed Kerwin and my fellow Board
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members would attest, I contributed significantly in all matters that came before the Board.
Most of my years of engineering practice have been centric to water supply and wastewater
engineering principally as a design consultant. Since taking on the new position at CDP, Inc. I
have refined my project management credentials, and have been assisting with the deployment
and training for our application suite to organizations all across the county, and in different
sectors of the economy from defense contracting and national security, state and local
government, and construction companies.
My life-long work experiences are described on more detail in the paragraphs which follow.
Mr. Hughes currently is Senior Product Specialist with CDP, Inc. In this capacity he has
responsibility for training, support and deployment services associated with CDPâ €™s flagship
partnerships with Oracle/Primavera Project Management and Scheduling, InEight Hard Dollar
Cost Estimating, Kahau Project and Contract Management and Collaboration, Phoenix Project
Management, and InEight InfinyD BIM Modeling and Project Management.
He routinely teaches classes in project scheduling and consults with CDP clients on best
practices and trouble-shooting complex schedules. In addition, his years of experience in
construction and engineering design provide a valuable resource to the CDP client base in all of
the application areas of the flagship partners.
Prior to joining CDP, Inc., between 2005 and 2015, Mr. Hughes served as Assistant Engineering
Manager and as Contract Management Engineer for the Department of Public Works, City of
Durham, North Carolina. In the capacity as the Assistant Engineering Manager and was
responsible for the operations of the Engineering Division which is comprised of the Survey,
Design, Contracting and Construction Inspections groups. All totaled there are about 36 full-
time staff which design and contract Public Works resurfacing and construction projects, as well
as provide inspections services for City and commercial projects from the development
community.
Between 1991 and 2005, Mr. Hughes was the managing partner for his civil engineering and
land-surveying firm. Under his direction the firm designed and supervised the construction of a
number of residential subdivisions, shopping centers, and town home complexes across many
jurisdictions in central North Carolina.
The scope of these projects included many of the following tasks: 1) Land Planning, 2)
Extensive drawing preparation for land-use and construction permits, 3) Participation in public
meetings and hearings, 4) Detailed design of streets, water, sewer and storm water systems, 5)
Erosion control design, 6) State highway road widening design and plan preparation, 7)
Construction stakeout and sequencing, 8) Extensive Construction Management and
Administration, 9) Bridge Design, and 10) Application for Section 404/401 Permits from the US
Army Corps of Engineers and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
Mr. Hughes returned to graduate school during the calendar year of 1990 to pursue advanced
studies in environmental engineering at the University of North Carolina. During this year he
took graduate level courses in the Mathematics Department and the Department of
Environmental Engineering. The focus of these studies was directed toward gaining an
understanding of the mathematics and architecture of three-dimensional finite element
groundwater and contaminant transport modeling software. As a result of these efforts, he
obtained computational experience optimizing a three-dimensional finite element groundwater
flow modeling code and adapting the code to the parallel processing architecture on Convex and
Cray supercomputers.
After earning his Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering in 1978, Mr. Hughes
worked for Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. until 1990 in the various capacities listed below.
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Supplemental Questions:
As a Senior Project Manager (1985-1989): He was responsible for all aspects of project
management on projects for Malcolm Pirnieâ €™s clients in the following areas: 1) telemetry and
systems control and data acquisition, 2) computer based mapping, 3) database management, 4)
computer based water and sewer system capital planning, and 5) the implementation of
operations data and maintenance management software. He directed a project to assist the
Government of Antigua with the establishment of a National Data Center
As Manager of Computer Facilities (1985-1989): He managed in-house support and
applications development for the computer-aided design, engineering, and accounting and
project management computer systems. He directly supervised a staff of 10 programmers and
engineers, and in this capacity he managed the business plan, capital and operating budgets
and research/development of in-house and direct market applications. The major tasks he
accomplished in this period of tine included replacement of the computer system used for
accounting and project management, implementation of advanced uses of the CAD system for
mapping and engineering analysis, and the development and marketing of software for water
and wastewater facility operations.
Senior Project Engineer (1983-1984): He developed the so called integrated software approach
to water and sewer system hydraulic analysis and design. This approach, which incorporated
database management, hydraulic analysis and computer aided design software, was known as
WATERNET and SEWERNET, respectively, for water distribution and sewer collection
systems. He successfully applied this approach to a number of system study and planning
projects for Malcolm Pirnieâ €™s clients. Two significant SEWERNET projects, which provided
the basis for technical papers he authored and presented at national conferences, were
completed for the City of Orlando, Florida, and Pima County, Arizona. Mr. Hughes also served
as part of a three-person committee responsible for selection and implementation of Malcolm
Pirnie’s first computer aided design system.
As Project Engineer (1982): Mr. Hughes evaluated alternative computing hardware and
recommended acquisition of an appropriate in house computer for engineering applications. He
was responsible for implementing the recommended system and converting programs from time
sharing bureau. He developed usage charge-back rates and annual capital and operating
budgets for the engineering computer system and supervised extensive applications
programming in all areas of engineering. He prepared an in house computer users manual and
conducted training sessions in White Plains and regional offices, as well as installed and
maintained data communication equipment and terminal facilities.
As Engineer (1978-1981):He was responsible for analysis of oceanographic field data and
construction of multi-dimensional water quality models as part of Section 20l facilities planning
studies and Section 301h permit applications to determine required wastewater treatment levels,
and optimum outfall location. The ocean and estuarine bodies he modeled include Suez Bay and
Gulf of Suez, Egypt; Long Island Sound, and Chesapeake Bay. He conducted pH neutralization
and bench scale bio-treatability studies for a dye manufacturing wastewater, and an evaluation
of existing well and alternative surface water supplies for the world headquarters of a large
computer and business machines firm. He also assisted with a sludge-dewatering project for an
industrial wastewater treatment facility.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to be reappointed to the Board as not only a matter of public service, but also to
bring my professional experience, education and perspective to OWASA which is an
organization vital to the health of our citizens, institutions and local economy.
Conflict of Interest:
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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.
During my tenure with the Public Works Department at the City of Durham I was a key member
of a the team that developed and managed a capital improvement budget in excess of $100M
for projects similar to OWASA. Previously during my prior appointment to the OWASA Board I
served as Chair of the Human Resources Committee where we facilitated the staff to make
substantial improvements to the compensation structure and benefits, notably health insurance.
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.
APWA – Public Works Executive Candidate, July 2012
Durham Engineers Club, President, 2009-2013
United States Navy ROTC Scholarship – University of Notre Dame
United States Navy Aviation Officer Candidate
Graduate Research Assistantships - University of North Carolina
Executive Leadership Institute â €“ City of Durham
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
The responsibilities of the OWASA Board are to adopt the annual budget; set rates, fees and
charges based on cost-of-service principles; approve bond issues to fund capital projects; make
policy decisions; and appoint the Executive Director, General Counsel and independent auditor.
As a member of the Board I desire to continue the initiatives that were started during my
previous tenure on energy use, the long-range water supply plan, the strategic plan, and human
resources matters. In addition, I will work with fellow Board members to ensure that the staff
has the focus and means so that we never have a water supply disruption as we did this year.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
OWASA and the Board of Directors do not take a lead role in growth and development issues.
For the most part those are policy matters concerning growth, land-use, zoning and related
ordinances reserved for the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County governments.
However, OWASA does take on a supporting role in areas listed in the paragraphâ €™s which
follow. This supporting role enables the planners, visionaries and developers to move forward
with projects consistent with the policies and ordinances, as approved by the elected officials in
the jurisdictions.
First, to advise Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County on the sustainable long-term water
supply available from the primary water resources; namely, the Cane Creek and University Lake
watersheds augmented by the stone quarry as a storage reservoir after it becomes available and
online after 2035.
Secondly, to ensure that water supply and wastewater facilities, including but not limited to the
treatment plants, storage tanks, underground piping, pump stations and sludge disposal
operations are always online, well-maintained, and performing in a manner that exceeds
industry and regulatory standards.
Thirdly, to ensure that system infrastructure enumerated above has capacity to serve not only
the residents, but also the planned development in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. This will
necessitate, as appropriate, the replacement and upgrading of physical facilities through the CIP
program, funded by bonds when necessary, as well as the engineering review and rigorous
inspection of the water and sewer infrastructure, designed and constructed by others, which
extends OWASA service to new development approved by Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange
County.
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Other Comments:
This application was current on:5/1/2018 Date Printed:5/14/2018
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Lastly, to develop and maintain interagency agreements and infrastructure with the other
proximal water supply entities, such as the City of Durham, Hillsborough and others, so as to
allow the continuation of water supply during drought or emergency conditions.
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Barry Katz Page 1 of 2
Home Address:5801 Cascade Drive
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Ethnic Background:Caucasian
Sex:Male
Phone (Day):919-383-5178
Phone (Evening):919-383-5178
Phone (Cell):919-383-5178
Email:bakatz@nc.rr.com
Name:Dr. Barry Katz
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title:Retired
Name Called:
Year of OC Residence:1970
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
None. Previously on the Planning Board. Former Chair of Orange Co. Democratic Party
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Previously on the Orange County Planning Board - 6 years. Currently serving on the
Orange County Board of Adjustment.
Supplemental Questions:
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My college background is in biology and geology. My PhD and professional research career was
focused on environmental microbiology. I served 6 years on the OC Planning Board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am interested in the future of Orange County
Conflict of Interest:
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other
boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management.
My Planning Board experience gives me familiarity with the processes and issues before
OWASA. My environmental educations would also provide relevance.
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer
experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
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Other Comments:
ominated for CPLUC on 5/8/02. Originally applied 4/28/98 for O.C. Planning Board.
Ph.D. V.P. of Microbial Acquisitions and Research Fellow at Mycosearch, Inc. Expertise
in Forest Microbiology. Have lived and worked in Orange County 28 years.I am interested
in supporting ways for the county to fund programs that maintain the quality of life it
presently offers most of its citizens, and extending those good qualities to the rest of its
residents. I want to work on achieving a new comprehensive land use plan and its
implementation in Orange Co. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Local
Revenue Options Education Advisory Committee 2/5/2008. ADDRESS VERIFICATION:
5801 Cascade Drive, Chapel Hill is Chapel Hill Township in OCPL jurisdiction.
UPDATED INTEREST 04/13/2011 IF ELIGIBLE. UPDATED INTEREST 02/13/2012
FOR PLANNING BOARD.
12/16/13 - Re-applied under new application.
This application was current on:4/19/2017 Date Printed:5/18/2017
Boards/Commissions appointments:
I worked and performed in environmental sciences field for 26 years.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Protect the water quality for future residents. Plan water strategy for the future.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
OWASA serves the needs of the Urban Services Boundary including Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
They are increasing in density and population size. OWASA has to assure that safe, clean water
is available to meet the long-term needs of these communities. Negotiations with other
communities will be an essential element for these resources and I can deal with that.
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I served on the Planning Board for 6 years. I was CEO of a company for 16 years, so I am
familiar with contract law.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am interested in the future of Orange County
Conflict of Interest:
Application Date:4/30/2015
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Julian (Randy) Marshall Jr.Page 1 of 4
Home Address:3826 Riders Trail
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence:County
Ethnic Background:Caucasian
Sex:Male
Phone (Day):919 929-5706
Phone (Evening):919 929-5706
Phone (Cell):919 270-6411
Email:pickardmountain@mindspring.com
Name: Julian (Randy) Marshall Jr.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Hillsborough NC 27278
Place of Employment: Retired CHHS
Job Title:Retired Principal
Name Called:
Year of OC Residence:1970
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
None
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Served on OUTboard. Term expired.
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My 9 1/2 years on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen provided me witha familiarity with issues
dealt with by OWASA Board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
It is important for OWASA to follow the directives of the governing boards in Orange County. I
feel I can clearly communicate those.
Conflict of Interest:
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Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I attended Duke, Elon and UNC. I have a BA in History and a Masters of Arts in Teaching
(MAT). I worked for 30 years in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, 27 as principal of
Carrboro Elementary.
I served as chair of the Carrboro Year 2000 Task and followed that by serving 9 !/2 years on the
Carrboro Board of Aldermen. I have also served on the Orange County Visitors Bureau, PTA
Thrift Shop Board, Sister Cities, Carrboro Parks and Rec board and most recently on the
OUT Board as member and Vice-chair from 2005-2012. I have lived in Orange County since
1972.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have a strong interest and experience in citizen participation in the affairs of the community and
with my background on the Board of Alderman have a particular interest and experience in
guiding development. I would like to offer myself as a resource in helping Orange County to
best serve the needs/interests of the County and its citizens.
Conflict of Interest:
No
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
see response to question # 1
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
The Planning Board looks at development issues and, after thorough examination, makes
recommendations to the County Commissioners on issues they ought to consider and
suggestions on how they might want to proceed.
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
The Planning Board must oversee development in Orange County ensuring that it satisfies the
criteria established by the ordinances, goals and priorities, fills a need in managed growth and
expanded tax base. We are not going to get more land in Orange County and therefore must
be particularly sensitive in preserving the assets we have being especially sensitive in protecting
our environment.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
I live in the Bingham Township and feel I am familiar with the issues that may come before the
Planning Board. I feel I can speak to the towns' perspective with my time on the Board of
Aldermen and the county position's as well having discussed many of them as a member of
the Out Board. Before I left the OUT Board I chaired the planning for the 30 year Transportation
Plan.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
Sustainability, preservation of sensitive properties, impacts on the rural heritage, traffic and
carefully regulated development both commercial and residential.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
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Work Experience: 32 years with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, 27 as principal of
Carrboro Elementary.
Education: Durham High School; Duke University; Elon College, AB degree; UNC-CH,
Master of Arts in Teaching
UNC-CH, Advanced Administrative Certification-Sixth Year
Volunteer Experience: 9.5 years on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen; Orange Co Visitors
Bureau; PTA Thift Shop Board
Carrboro Parks and Recreation Commission; Sister CIties Board Currently serving on
OUT Board
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied to the Unified Transportaion Advisory Committee
7/28/2005. Originally applied for O.C. Planning Board 5/22/2008. UPDATED
APPLICATION 10-25-2010 FOR PLANNING BOARD. UPDATED APPLICATION
02/13/2012 FOR PLANNING BOARD. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 3826 Riders Trail is
in Bingham Township in Orange County. NEW APPLICATION 05/17/2012 TO SERVE
ON OWASA BOARD. As an active citizen of Orange County I have followed the activities
of the OWASA Board since its inception even attending the closing of the damn on Cane
Creek. I feel I am somewhat familiar with many of the issues the Board wold be
considering. I would hope I could make a contribution by representing the BOCC on the
OWASA Board.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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.
As the manager (principal) of Carrboro Elem., I handled budget and personnel management for
90+ faculty, staff, and 550 students.
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer
experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
I understand the role of manager is separate and apart from the role of a governing board.
O.C. Visitor s Bureau
Sister cities
Carrboro Parks & Rec
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Carry out the directives of the elected gov ts and provide management oversight to the
organization.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
OWASA s role is to follow the lead of the elected governing boards in Orange County. OWASA
provides leadership and direction, expertise, and recommendations but policy decisions must be
approved by the gov ts. Parameters for growth and development are already established.
OWASA s role is to comply with those parameters.
Any proposals that come before the Board must be measured against the Goals and Priorities in determining the
suitability for approval.
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Volunteer Application
Patrick Mulkey
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Patrick Mulkey
Name Called:
Home Address: 8702 Stanford Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-660-2542
Phone (Evening): 919-942-3814
Phone (Cell):
Email: mulkey74@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Town of Chapel Hill Police Dept.
Job Title: Parking control officer
Year of OC Residence: 1984
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence: Alt.
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Undesignated
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
none
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
County Recreation & Parks
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Have been affected by the OW ASA decisions in Bingham Township and have an understanding
of the history of OW ASA.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I bring a different voice that is not present on the OW ASA Board presently
Conflict of Interest:
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I pay taxes and I have teenage children. I know how to work
with a budget and set policies.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have free time. Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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Work Experience: Employed 26 years with Duke University, Employed 1 year with Orange
County, Part time Farmer selling at Carrboro Farmers market for 16 years. Sr. Electronic
Technician, Duke University (current 1/16/10). Maintain and build electronic equipment
and computers in an educational setting. Part-time produce farmer selling at the Carrboro
Farmers' market. Employed (1980-81) in the County Recreation and Parks Department.
1998 - present Orange County Board of Election Hillsborough, NC - Chief Judge 1979-
1980. Orange County Recreation Department, Hillsborough, NC - Facilities/Program
Coordinator and Athletic Supervisor. Sell and grow produce for the Chapel Hill/Carrboro
Farmers Mk. (24th year). Election Judge for the past 20 years. Have work at Duke for 32
years in the same department. I repair, build and maintain electronic equipment including
computers and printers.
Volunteer Experience: Served 2 terms on the County Recreation and Parks Advisory
Council. Served 2 terms on the Bingham Township Advisory Committee to the Orange
County Planning Board. Served 6 years (2 years as Treasurer and 3 years as President)
on the Carrboro Farmers Market Board of Directors. Member of the County Recreation
and Parks Advisory Council (1994 until March of 2001). President, Carrboro Farmers
Market (1998-present); Member of Master Recreation and Parks Task Force (1998);
Member of the Capital Needs Task Force (1997). Served on the 1997 Capital Needs
Task Force. Served two terms on the County Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
(RPAC), County Planning Dept. Bingham Township Advisory Committee, 1997 Capital
Needs Advisory Task Force. Volunteer in the Orange County Schools. Volunteer and
past Board member (7 years) for the Carrboro Farmers Market, Served two terms on the
County Recreation and Parks Committee (RPAC), County Planning Dept. Bingham
Township Advisory Committee, 1997 Capital Needs Advisory Task Force. Past member
and President of the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Farmers Market. Former member of County
Recreation and Parks Advisory committee (2 terms). Bingham Township Advisory
Committee. 1997 County CIP advisory committee.
Education: May, 2001 INSTITUTE OF POLITICAL LEADERSHIP,DRaleigh, N.C.
May, 1983 NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY,DRaleigh, N.C. Certificate in
Computer Programming
1976-1979 NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY,DRaleigh, N.C. Bachelor of Science
Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration
Other Comments:
My wife Robin and I have an eleven-year old at A. L. Stanback Middle School and twin
three-year olds that will attend school in the next year and a half. (Verified application
9/10/08 still interested in serving on OWASA) STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for ABC
Board and OWASA on 12/6/2004. Applied 1/16/01 for Capital Needs Task Force.
Applied 10/06/2010 for OW ASA Board of Directors, Solid Waste Advisory Board, and
Sportsplex Community Advisory Committee. UPDATED APPLICATION 05/23/2012 TO
INCLUDE OWASA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
BOARD. BOCC appoints 2 of the 9 OWASA Board members. I urge to appoint
someone who is not a rate payer but is affected by the policies and budgets pasted by
the OW ASA Board. Give residents like myself a voice on the OWASA Board.
ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 8702 Stanford Rd is in Bingham township, in Orange County
Jurisdiction
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Re-submitted application 03/20/2014.
This application was current on: 05/03/2018 Date Printed:
05/03/201/8
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Bruce Runberg Page 1 of 2
Home Address:601 #1 MLK Jr Blvd
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Ethnic Background:white
Sex:Male
Phone (Day):919 928-4413
Phone (Evening):919 928-4413
Phone (Cell):919 928-4413
Email:brunberg17@gmail.com
Name:Mr Bruce Runberg
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Place of Employment: Retired from UNC
Job Title:Director of Facilities
Name Called:
Year of OC Residence:1992
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Board member of Arts Center; Project Manager for new American Legion Bldg; Co-Chair
of Orange County Veterans Memorial
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Veterans Memorial
Supplemental Questions:
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have a background in facilities and utilities for 45 years; I am a Professional Engineer in NC,
have a Masters in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Management.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have an excellent technical background along with a practical approach to issues. I am a good
leader and get along well with people. I would like to help serve the county and feel well suited to
this Board. Thanks. Bruce
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.
Was Director of Facilities Services at UNC from 1992 to 2015. I managed a department of 1000
people and a budget of $40M. Also directed the design/construction of 10 M SF of space, a
doubling of the UNC CH campus.
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Other Comments:
This application was current on:2/12/2018 4:44:14 PM Date Printed:2/14/2018
Boards/Commissions appointments:
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer
experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
I have served on several boards including the CH Planning Board, The Arts Center Board, the
Community Home Trust, and the Veterans Memorial Comm.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Provide oversight of the organization and look to the future of a stable water source for our area.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
Manage services efficiently and effectively as demand increases.
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Will Stanley Page 1 of 2
Home Address:201 Alabama Ave,
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Ethnic Background:Caucasian
Sex:Male
Phone (Day):9197149455
Phone (Evening):9197149455
Phone (Cell):9197149455
Email:stanlwi@gmail.com
Name: Will Stanley
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Carrboro NC 27510
Place of Employment: Five Fork Studio
Job Title:Co-owner
Name Called:
Year of OC Residence:1985
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Orange County Artists Guild
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
NA
Supplemental Questions:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
MS in Public Health from UNC-CH, Dept of Environmental Science & Engineering, focus in
water quality. Experience as groundwater remediation specialist in Raleigh NC.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Interest in community engagement, local issues
Conflict of Interest:
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
MS in Public Health from UNC-CH, Dept of Environmental Science & Engineering, focus in
water quality. Experience as groundwater remediation specialist in Raleigh NC.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Interest in community engagement, local issues
Conflict of Interest:
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Other Comments:
This application was current on:3/2/2017 12:54:52 PM Date Printed:3/13/2017
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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.
Owning a small business in Orange Co for 3 years has involved all sorts of management and
budgeting skills to ensure tax filings are correct and our accounts with retailers and
subcontractors are worked out.
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer
experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
I ve volunteered with the IFC and for the Durham Crisis Response Center, as a client interviewer
and hospital responder respectively. These experiences gave me opportunities to interact with
members of the community in challenging circumstances and talk through their situations.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
OWASA s board has to institute a culture of methodical implementation of best practices with a
long term perspective, and ensure that the staff is equipped and prepared to maintain high
quality service in all situations.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
To advocate for the needs of the utility to other state and local government parties in order to
ensure that provision of water and sewer is taken into account during planning and development
initiatives.
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