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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 11, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 14
SUBJECT: Orange County Board of Adjustment — Appointments Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125
Applications for Persons
Up for Reappointment
Attendance Record
Applicant Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest List
PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Orange County Board of Adjustment.
BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration:
NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Susan At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2024
Halkiotis
Scott Taylor At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2024
Elizabeth At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2024
Bronson Alternate
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 appointments to
the Orange County Board of Adjustment.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Meeting Times: 7:00 pm second Monday of each month Contact Person:Michael Harvey
Meeting Place: Whitted Building Rm.230,300 W.Tryon St„Hillsb Contact Phone: 919-245-2597
Positions: 7 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners.The Board of Adjustments hears and decides on variance
applications,appeals submitted related to official decisions/determinations made by the Planning Director,reviews and takes
action on Class B Special Use Permit applications,as well as matters required to pass by the Unified Development Ordinance.
Susan Halkiotis
1 First Appointed: 09/15/2015
Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/01/2018
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 06/30/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Mr. Jeff Scott
2 First Appointed: 10/06/2020
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Leon Meyers
3 First Appointed: 05/01/2018
Gender Identity: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 03/16/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Scott Taylor
4 First Appointed: 10/06/2020
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 06/30/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Elizabeth Bronson
5 First Appointed: 03/16/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 03/16/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Alternate Number of Terms:
Kent Qandil
6 First Appointed: 10/06/2020
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: Other Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Meeting Times: 7:00 pm second Monday of each month Contact Person:Michael Harvey
Meeting Place: Whitted Building Rm.230,300 W.Tryon St„Hillsb Contact Phone: 919-245-2597
Positions: 7 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Nathan Robinson
7 First Appointed: 03/16/2021
Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 03/16/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Alternate Number of Terms:
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Page 1 of 2 Susan Halkiotis
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Susan Halkiotis
Name Called:
Home Address: 2930 Franklin Road
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-668-6031
Phone (Evening): 919-732-4813
Phone (Cell): 919-605-4824
Email: halkiotis@neuro.duke.edu
Place of Employment: Duke University
Job Title: Administrative Manager
Year of OC Residence: 1955
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Education Advisor, International Neuroscience Network Foundation
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Former member, Orange County Board of Education
Previously served on numerous county committees and commissions, including UNC
Professional Development School Advisory Board, Orange County Job Ready
Partnership, Orange County Communities in School Advisory Board, Orange County
Community College Task Force, Research Triangle Quality Schools Council.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As a long time resident of Orange County, I value decisions made in the interests of a majority of
OC residents as well as the interests of the individual resident, and believe that my prior
experiences representing constituents and the responsibilities of my professional position
provide an excellent foundation to apply facts and fairness on this board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I enjoy being engaged in meaningful and thoughtful activity and immensely enjoy public service.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
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Page 2 of 2 Susan Halkiotis
My previous experience representing the citizens of Orange County on OC Board of Education
and the numerous committees/commissions that I served on provide me with a unique
perspective of the numerous issues and needs to be considered when making and applying
policy decisions.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment?
I am a rural resident who has lived in OC most of my life and therefore have the historical
perspective of change in OC--from the initial implementation of zoning to economic
development districts to population growth. Perhaps more importantly, I feel that I am very
capable of reaching a fair decision after considering all elements of a problem.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Basically, I see the citizen board offering a system of checks and balances to the application of
county land use policies. My role would be to offer a fair and considerate non-governmental
perspective.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
Without question, I believe the most important issue regarding growth is providing the necessary
infrastructure (schools, roads, water, etc)to accommodate the growing population. Beyond that,
protecting our water supply, preserving openspace, avoiding congestion, are all concerns.
What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth?
I believe that the board should strive to support the adopted land use plan and other regulations
that are meant to ensure clean, non-polluting enterprises.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
The operation and function of the Board of Adjustment affects all six goals-ensuring an
adequate infrastructure, demonstrating transparency, balanced and sustainable growth,
supporting quality county facilities, protecting natural resources, promoting quality of life issues.
All of these are directly or indirectly related to the work-- and decisions --of the board. My role
as a member would be to reach decisions that are compatible and supportive of these goals.
Other Comments:
Recommended by OC Board of Education for Capital Needs Advisory Task Force.
Orig.app.1/6/2000 for Community College Task Force. Chair of Orange County Board of
Education. Her email address changed eff. 4/27/00 to susan.halkiotis@neuro.duke.edu.
Updated 01/27/2015.
This application was current on: 1/27/2015 Date Printed: 1/27/2015
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Page 1 of 2 Scott Taylor
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Scott Taylor
Name Called:
Home Address: 118 N. Occoneechee Street
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 443-699-6238
Email: staylormd@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2017
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Age Range:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Leadership Team - Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness
Volunteer Fire Fighter EMT
Member of the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
Member of the Better Business Bureau
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I was the owner of a company that had offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore
Maryland,
Washington DC and North Carolina. Having worked with the City of Baltimore to employ people
in
disadvantaged areas, I have brought that knowledge to my current company in Hillsborough,
which provides
employment to men and women in recovery. Several FEMA certifications in budgeting,
organizing, and
response all play a part in my decision making.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I live in Orange County, I work in Orange County, my office is in Orange county and I play in
Orange County. Giving back through service work is part of my life.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Perceived: I own a residential construction company. Although, since Ive moved back to
North Carolina, I have not encountered any reason to approach a board for any reason.
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Page 2 of 2 Scott Taylor
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 8/4/2020 Date Printed: 8/4/2020
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Page 1 of 2 Elizabeth Bronson
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Elizabeth Bronson
Name Called:
Home Address: 1221 Buckhorn Rd
Mebane NC 27302
Phone: 9199235136
Email: Beth.bronson@live.com
Year of OC Residence: 1987
Township of Residence: Cheeks
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
NC Democratic Party
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Raised in Orange County, and returned over ten years ago to finish undergraduate degree.
Obtained a BA from UNC-Chapel Hill in Management and Society and performed a case study
on the public/private partnership of OWASA for a senior project. I have always been interested in
the historical background of this area. I am very familiar with the centralized location of Orange
County within the Triangle and Triad and the important role we play in setting precedents for
responsible development in surrounding municipalities.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
It is my wish to serve, and represent, my community in an impactful capacity. I believe that
younger generations are not adequately represented in local government and it is my goal to
become a voice for civic engagement, even if the topics aren t sexy. Having spent the last 100
days deep diving into publicly available documents on future land use a€" I have come to learn a
great deal about the how the Planning Board advises County Commissioners to make decisions
based on plans and objectives previously laid out, and incorporating public concerns.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Understanding and communicating the viewpoints of others is a skillset of mine. Having always
been interested in why people make the decisions they do, my profession requires me to find a
data driven middle ground. I offer the fresh perspective of a rural resident who very much wants
to see economic development bring prosperity to historically underserved communities.
Conflict of Interest:
My perceived COI is that I live in a rural residential area subject to industrial development.
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Page 2 of 2 Elizabeth Bronson
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Application Date: 2/11/2021
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My educational focus provides insight into why people, in life and in business, make the
decisions they do. My professional growth in clinical research has made me a rigorous seeker of
truth and explanatory language.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to bring a fresh perspective to the BoA. While adhering to the
As Orange County continues to largely decide objectives of future growth in height and urban
sprawl is going to look, it is my intention to participate as a rural representativ
Conflict of Interest:
My perceived COI is that I live in a rural residential area subject to industrial development.
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 4/19/2021 Date Printed: 4/22/2021
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BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments
Orange County Board of Adjustment—May 2020 - Apr 2021
Name Original Date Appointed May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
Susan Halkiotis 09/15/2015 N N N N N N N P P N N P
Scott Taylor 10/06/2020 N N N N N N N A A N N A
Elizabeth Bronson 03/16/2021 N P
P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting
Information Current Through: April 30,2021
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Michael Harvey
Orange County Board of'Adjustment (REQUIRES DI
Contact Phone: 919-245-2597
Mr. Adam Beeman
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 02/18/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove
Age Range: Res.Eligibility:
Also Serves On: Orange County Planning Board(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
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Page 1 of 1 Adam Beeman
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Adam Beeman
Name Called:
Home Address: 1027 Three Pond Dr
Cedar Grove NC 27231
Phone: 919-563-0463
Email: abeeman4784@yahoo.com
Year of OC Residence: 2008
Township of Residence: Cedar Grove
Zone of Residence:
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Current member of OC planning board
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
OC planning Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am currently the OC planning board Vice chair.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
You need a current planning board member on the BOA. I would like to help promote and
advance OC s goals for the county.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
As a local Contractor I get to travel around the triangle and state to work on different types of
electrical projects. With that I have been able to observe what different communities are doing
well and where they could be doing things better.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/18/2021 Date Printed: 2/18/2021