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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-22-2021 Virtual Work Session; Item 8 - Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 22, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 8 SUBJECT: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors —Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Recommendation Application for Person for BOCC Review Attendance Records Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM 1 Jo Leslie County BOCC Second Full Term 06/30/2024 (Jody) Appointment Eimers NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: 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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to the Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Meeting Times: 7:00 pm second and fourth Thursday of each month Contact Person:Andrea Orbich Meeting Place: the OWASA Community Room and Chapel Hill Town Hall Contact Phone: 919-968-4421 Positions: 9 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: <div>The Board of Commissioners appoints two members.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Todd Taylor is the Executive Director.</div> Ms Jo Leslie (Jody) Eimers 1 First Appointed: 06/19/2018 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 06/19/2018 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: County Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: County Number of Terms: 1 Raymond(Ray) DuBose 2 First Appointed: 06/06/2017 Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 05/14/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: County Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: County Number of Terms: 2 Thursday,April 1,2021 Page 1 3 Orange Water and Sewer Authority OWASA OWASA is Carrboro-Chapel Hill's not-for-profit public service agency delivering high quality water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services. January 19, 2021 Chair Renee Price Orange County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 Dear Chair Price: This letter is to inform you that Jody Eimers' term as a Board Member of the Orange Water and Sewer Authority(OWASA) will expire on June 30, 2021. Ms. Eimers took her Oath of Office on July 2, 2018 and has served one full term. She is currently serving as Secretary of the Board of Directors and is Chair of the Board's Human Resources Committee and serves on the Board's Community Engagement and Natural Resources and Technical Services committees. OWASA Board Members ordinarily serve two three-year terms and Ms. Eimers is eligible to be re-appointment according to the wishes of the Board of Commissioners. Attached please find information to assist you and the Board of 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, Raymond DuBose, P.E., Chair OWASA Board of Directors Attachment c: Ms. Bonnie Hammersley, Orange County Manager Ms. Laura Jensen, Orange County Clerk Jody Eimers, Secretary, OWASA Board of Directors Todd Taylor, P.E., OWASA Executive Director Andrea Orbich, OWASA Clerk to the Board 0 400 Jones Ferry Road,Carrboro,NC 27510 0 919-968-4421 v i,,f.@owasa.org © @OWASAI O www.owasa.org 4 OWASA Board of Directors Board Member Job Description January 2021 Board Member Recruitment Statement Governing a critical public utility effectively requires a group of dedicated volunteers with a broad range of knowledge and experiences. The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) Board of Directors is unique in that it is in fact a governing Board and, therefore, does not simply advise the elected bodies on issues. Our Board of Directors addresses a wide variety of issues including infrastructure investment, employee compensation and benefits, finance and rate setting, customer service and affordability, environmental protection, forestry, public health, and community engagement, among others. Experience in these areas can be helpful, but specific technical experience is not required; the only true qualification needed is a genuine commitment to serve the community. Former Board members have found serving on the Board to be a meaningful and rewarding experience,though this level of community service does require a significant investment of time and energy to prepare for and attend meetings. OWASA embraces diversity and inclusion in everything we do, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply with Carrboro, Chapel Hill, or Orange County for appointments to our Board of Directors. Organization 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 5); the Carrboro Town Council (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.or ibg oards • Carrboro Town Clerk- Office Contact Number: 919-918-7309 Website: htt2://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.co.orange.nc.us/971Nolunteer-Advisory-Boards-Commissions Page 1 5 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 community. 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. 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 4d' 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 Chamber at Chapel Hill Town Hall(405 Martin Luther King Jr.Boulevard in Chapel Hill). During declared State-level emergencies,the Board can meet remotely per amended N.C. General Statutes 166A - Public Bodies/Remote Meetings During Declared Emergencies, Section 4.3 L(a) Article IA. The Board of Directors does not meet the fourth Thursdays of November and December due to the holidays. Page 2 6 Board members are expected to prepare for Board and Committee meetings by reading the agenda and supporting documents, which typically total 50-100 pages and may take two to three hours of document review. 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 lifetime pass to the OWASA recreational facilities, $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. Page 3 7 OWASA Board of Directors Member Appointment Ethnicity Professional Experience & Gender Ray DuBose Orange County Professional Engineer; (Retired) Director Chair 2017 White male for Energy Services at UNC-Chapel Hill Bruce Boehm Chapel Hill White male Investment Management/Venture Capital Vice Chair 2018 Investor and Fund Advisor Jody Eimers Orange County Scientist Emeritus at the U.S. Geological Secretary 2018 White female Survey in the Office of International Programs Business Owner—Tax preparation for Carrboro individuals and businesses. Yinka Ayankoya 2016 Black female Administrative/general management consulting services for staffing and healthcare support. Kevin Leibel Chapel Hill White male Entrepreneur and adjunct professor at 2020 UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Self Employed Consultant; previous: Carrboro Town Manager of Carrboro and Assistant Robert Morgan 2015 White male City Manager and Deputy City Manager of the City of Greensboro Chapel Hill (Retired) Director of the NC Division of John N. Morris 2017 White male Water Resources; water resources consultant Bruce Runberg Chapel Hill White male (Retired)Associate Vice Chancellor of 2019 Facilities Services at UNC Chapel Hill Vacant Chapel Hill 2020 8 Page 1 of 2 Jo Leslie (Jody) Eimers Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms Jo Leslie (Jody) Eimers Name Called: Home Address: 3120 Landeau Dr Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 703-953-0107 Email: Joleslie98@aol.com Year of OC Residence: 2017 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships Member, OWASA Board of Directors Scientist Emeritus, U.S. Geological Survey (hydrology) Completed a term on Orange County Committee for the Environment, 12/31/2020 Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: OWASA Board of Directors, first term ends June 2021 Committee for the Environment, term ended December 2020. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Water& Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My career as a hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey and my degrees in geology and environmental engineering have prepared me well to contribute to OWASA Board discussions about the policies required to best serve customers of the Orange Water and Sewer Authority. In my first term la€TMve served on the Community Engagement Committee, chaired the Natural Resources and Technical Services Committee and the Human Resources Committee, and served as Board secretary. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board As a federal scientist and now as a county volunteer, I enjoy using my expertise to serve the public. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board I have a strong background in science and engineering, and la€TMM familiar with how government agencies operate. I respect and support principles of diversity and inclusion to which the OWASA Board of Directors is fully committed. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 9 Page 2 of 2 Jo Leslie (Jody) Orange Water& Sewer Authority Board of Directors Application Date: 5/31/2018 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: Commission for the Environment Application Date: 11/15/2017 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: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/11/2021 Date Printed: 3/12/2021 10 BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors—Apr 2020 - Mar 2020 Member Original Date Appointed Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Jody Eimers 6/19/2018 P P P P P P P P P P P P P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting Information Current Through: March 31,2021 11 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Andrea Orbich Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Contact Phone: 919-968-4421 Dr James Fickle Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/28/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Mr. Quinton Harper Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 06/11/2018 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Dr Rick Harper Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/14/2021 Ethnic Background: Native American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Michael Hughes Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/27/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range: Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Julian(Randy)Marshall Jr. Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/27/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range: Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Orange County Planning Board(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Also Serves On: Orange Unified Transportation Board Thursday,April 1,2021 Page 1 of 2 12 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Andrea Orbich Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Contact Phone: 919-968-4421 Patrick Mulkey Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 10/13/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: BOCC Elections Advisory Group Will Stanley Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 06/01/2018 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Thursday,April 1,2021 Page 2 of 2 13 Page 1 of 3 James Fickle Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr James Fickle Name Called: Home Address: 101 Steeplechase Road Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919 933 4719 Email: jimsfickle@aol.com Year of OC Residence: 1997 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: white Age Range: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Volunteer with NC Botanic Garden in Chapel Hill Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: 14 Page 2 of 3 James Fickle 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 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. 15 Page 3 of 3 James Fickle This application was current on: 7/28/2020 Date Printed: 7/28/2020 16 Page 1 of 3 Quinton Harper Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Quinton Harper Name Called: Home Address: 501 Jones Ferry Rd, U7 Carrboro NC 27510 Phone (Day): 252-560-8506 Phone (Evening): 252-560-8506 Phone (Cell): 252-560-8506 Email: quinton.harper@gmail.com Place of Employment: Political and Community Organizing Consultant Job Title: Consultant/Campaign Manager Year of OC Residence: 2009 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: African American 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 17 Page 2 of 3 Quinton Harper Fmr. Board of Directors, Orange Water & Sewer Authority Boards/Commissions applied for: 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. 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. 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 18 Page 3 of 3 Quinton Harper 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. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 6/11/2018 4:26:14 PM Date Printed: 6/12/2018 19 Page 1 of 1 Rick Harper Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr Rick Harper Name Called: Home Address: 104 Chesley Court Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 9199030920 Email: rick—harper@alum.mit.edu Year of OC Residence: 1998 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Native American Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: American Indian Scientific and Engineering Society Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Water& Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a background in hydraulic engineering, analysis and chemistry. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to learn more and make a contribution to my community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: This is a stupid question. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/14/2021 10:12:13 AM Date Printed: 1/19/2021 20 Page 1 of 4 Michael Hughes Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Michael Hughes Name Called: Home Address: 3815 Fern Creek Lane Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-270-6462 Email: mmh@mmhpe.com Year of OC Residence: 1989 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 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 5€" September, 2015 Environmental Advisory Board to the Orange County Commissioners appointed for a two year term September, 2010, Elected Vice-Chair December, 2011 Boards/Commissions applied for: 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 Masters€TMs course work I was a student of many professors, including Dan Okun, who have been instrumental over the years in guiding OWASAAETMS 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 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 21 Page 2 of 4 Michael Hughes 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 CDP5ETMS 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 Masters€TMs Degree in Environmental Engineering in 1978, Mr. Hughes worked for Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. until 1990 in the various capacities listed below. As a Senior Project Manager(1985-1989): He was responsible for all aspects of project management on projects for Malcolm Pirnies€TMs clients in the following areas: 1)telemetry and 22 Page 3 of 4 Michael Hughes 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 Pirniea€TMs 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 Pirniea€TMs 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 201 facilities planning studies and Section 301 h 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: 23 Page 4 of 4 Michael Hughes Orange Unified Transportation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Among my responsibilities while employed in the Public Works Department at the City of Durham was to participate in an advisory capacity to the Durham, Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization in matters that pertained to Durham. In addition, under my direction, the groups of staff that I managed in the Public Works Department, namely Design, Contracting and Inspections, were responsible to engage consultants, and bid and manage design and construction contracts for pedestrian bridges and trails, roadway transportation improvements, and bicycle and pedestrian projects. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To bring my engineering and transportation planning experiences forward to the Board and contribute to the deliberations and recommendations going forward. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: None Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/27/2020 Date Printed: 4/28/2020 24 Page 1 of 2 Julian (Randy) Marshall Jr. Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Julian (Randy) Marshall Jr. Name Called: Home Address: 3826 Riders Trail Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919 929-5706 Email: pickardmountain@mindspring.com Year of OC Residence: 1970 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: white Age Range: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Served on OUTboard. Term expired. Currently serving on the Orange County Planning Board. Boards/Commissions applied for: 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Application Date: 1/23/2017 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 Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: 25 Page 2 of 2 Julian (Randy) 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 resourc Conflict of Interest: No Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 9/24/2018 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I was principal of Carrboro Elementary School for 27 years, and worked for the Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools for 30 years. I was on the Board of Aldermen in Carrboro for 9 years and served on various committees including the Orange County Visitors B Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: 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. This application was current on: 4/27/2020 Date Printed: 4/27/2020 26 Page 1 of 2 Patrick Mulkey Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Patrick Mulkey Name Called: Home Address: 8702 Stanford Road Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-942-3814 Email: mulkey74@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1984 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Carrboro Farmers Market 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 OWASA decisions in Bingham Township and have an understanding of the history of OWASA. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I bring a different voice that is not present on the OWASA Board presently Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: 27 Page 2 of 2 Patrick Mulkey BOCC Elections Advisory Group Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Chief Precinct Judge (30 plus years) for the Orange County Board of Elections. Previous member of BOCC appointed committee to look at district representation. Have live in Bingham Township from 1982 to present. I am a fellow of the NC Institute of Political Leadership Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have the time and this is an issue I have been involved in my entire life I have lived here in Orange County. As an election judge I have served all over this County. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I may be consider a transplant but I understand the rural character of the County. My job has me working/interacting with all kinds of citzens and business owners in the Town of Chapel Hill. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 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 OWASA 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 OWASA Board. Give residents like myself a voice on the OWASA Board. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 8702 Stanford Rd is in Bingham township, in Orange County Jurisdiction This application was current on: 10/13/2020 Date Printed: 10/14/2020 28 Page 1 of 2 Will Stanley Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Will Stanley Name Called: Home Address: 201 Alabama Ave, Carrboro NC 27510 Phone (Day): 9197149455 Phone (Evening): 9197149455 Phone (Cell): 9197149455 Email: stanlwi@gmail.com Place of Employment: Five Fork Studio Job Title: Co-owner Year of OC Residence: 1985 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange County Artists Guild Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: NA Boards/Commissions applied for: 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: Supplemental Questions: 29 Page 2 of 2 Will Stanley 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. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/2/2017 12:54:52 PM Date Printed: 3/13/2017