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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 11-11-2021; 2 - Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board – Appointment Discussion ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date:November 11, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 2 SUBJECT: Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board – Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Application for Person Recommended Applications of Other Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk’s Office, 919-245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board is responsible for recommending long-term plans, policies, and programs of library service throughout the community. It advises the Chapel Hill Mayor and Council on library matters, develops plans for library facilities, and recommends operating policies of the library. The Board of County Commissioners appoints one member to this board. The following applicant is recommended by the Chapel Hill Town Council for Board consideration: NAME POSITION DESCRIPTION TYPE OF APPOINTMENT TERM EXPIRATION DATE Alison Smith BOCC Appointee First Full Term 06/30/2024 If the individual listed above is appointed, no vacancies remain. 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. 1 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 Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board. 2 I, Amy T. Harvey, Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, hereby certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of (2021-06-09/R-10) adopted as amended by the Chapel Hill Town Council on June 9, 2021. This the 10th day of June, 2021. Amy T. Harvey Deputy Town Clerk 3 A RESOLUTION MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGARDING THE COUNTY-APPOINTED SEAT ON THE CHAPEL HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (2021-06-09/R-10) WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners has a resolution regarding the Orange County Appointment and Orientation Process for Boards and Commissions that specifies “… When a vacancy exists, the municipality will be requested to provide to the Board of County Commissioners a resolution with a recommendation for that vacancy;” and WHEREAS, the Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board has reviewed the viable applications and made a recommendation to the Chapel Hill Town Council; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council recommends the Orange County Board of Commissioners appoint Alison Smith to the County- appointed position on the Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board. This the 9th day of June, 2021. 4 Name Member or Applicant?Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on VACANT N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Virginia Baeckler Applicant Female White Hillsborough Logan Cason Applicant Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Marguerite DeCarli Applicant Female White 60+Hillsborough Tamara Dempsey-Tanner Applicant Female White 60+Bingham Samantha Kaplan Applicant Female White 18-34 Chapel Hill Jaya Nair Applicant Female Asian American 35-59 Chapel Hill Commission for the Environment Alison Smith Applicant Female White 35-59 Hillsborough Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Members and Applicants 5 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Alison Smith Page 1 of 2 Home Address:110 Autumn Lane Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Female Phone:9196497302 Email:alisonvalentinesmith@gmail.com Name:Mrs. Alison Smith Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2009 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships I currently work at Orange County Department on Aging where I volunteered prior to employment. I am a regular visiting guest at the the EZRIDER Advisory Board and Chapel Hill Transit Partners meeting. I am currently enrolled in the Chapel Hill s Peoples Academy and learning all about local government in the Town of Chapel Hill. The academy is encouraging us to support our community through participation in advisory boards. I love the CH Library! It would be a privilege and honor to offer my support as the Orange County representative. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I am involved in the Orange County Aging Advisory board as an employee of the Department on Aging. Age Range:35-59 Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I lived on Clayton Road for 8 years and walked Pritchard Park daily to the Library. I was a vocal advocate for keeping the Library in it s current location. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board Because I love the Library and I feel it is one of Chapel Hills biggest bragging points. I am currently enrolled in CH Peoples Academy and they are encouraging members to seek out advisory boards we would be passionate about serving. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board I could contribute a variety of perspectives to the board. I have worked in the field of aging for 7 years and know how important the library is to our seniors. The Senior Shuttle has a regular stop at the Seymour Center and Library. I regular encourage seniors to travel between the two. I have a daughter that has attended the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and I ve witnessed what a gift the teen rooms have been for students to gather and study (especially ones that would have gone home to an empty house). I am a participant of the Chapel Hill Library and 6 Page 2 of 2 Alison Smith Other Comments: This application was current on:3/25/2021 11:52:50 AM Date Printed:3/30/2021 Boards/Commissions appointments: Conflict of Interest: enjoy checking out books to read regularly. 7 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Virginia Baeckler Page 1 of 2 Home Address:317 Joyce Road Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence:Hillsborough ETJ Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Female Phone:609-462-5978 Email:baeckler@gmail.com Name: Virginia Baeckler Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2013 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships Recently retired librarian who directed two major building campaigns. Author 4 books on library management, programming and pr. Member American Library Association, National Science Teachers Association, NYTimes Librarian of the Year, co founder of Contact Science/University of Texas at Dallas. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Age Range: Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: While my academic training at Cornell University was in the field of Slavic languages and literature,I wandered far astray after a year of doctoral research in the Soviet Union. I became a lobbyist for arts in education, which morphed into being the advocate for New Jersey Media Association, working to improve political support for libraries in every school. From there, I stepped into the public library world. In Plainsboro, NJ, which has a wildly diverse population, I guided the library through rapid cultural revolutions, and in the space of 20 years, built two libraries, moving from 1400 square feet, to 14,000 square feet to 48,000 square feet. Numbers are not everything. I bring real world experience gained throughout the growth in services, holdings and finance. More than that, as a recent article trumpeted: libraries are in my blood! Since supporting myself in college by working in and eventually running a branch of the university library system, I have been dazzled by the potential of libraries as the only public institution entrusted with cradle to grave education. We are informal education at its finest. For example: With the nation facing a critical shortage of scientists, and science education lagging in school curricula, we launched a Science Center that boasted everything from science story hours for wee children, to robotics classes utilizing corporate volunteer techies, to community wide science competitions that engaged adults, teens and tots. With the advent of digital education, we brought a nifty array on online services to our public--be they adult investors, or kids needing help/tutoring with their homework. At the core of it all, education is our supreme goal! 8 Page 2 of 2 Virginia Baeckler Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Chapel Hill Library Board of Trustees 06/20/2013. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 317 Joyce Road is Hillsborough Township, Hillsborough Jurisdiction, and Hillsborough ETJ. This application was current on:3/15/2021 Date Printed:3/15/2021 Boards/Commissions appointments: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board 9 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Logan Cason Page 1 of 1 Home Address:5016 Whyteleafe Ct Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Male Phone:7046096192 Email:logancason1@gmail.com Name:Mr. Logan Cason Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27514-9764 Other Comments: Name Called: This application was current on:4/5/2021 10:07:07 AM Date Printed:4/7/2021 Year of OC Residence:2021 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am a regular user of library services! Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions appointments: Age Range:35-59 Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I frequently use library services and have a background in marketing and event planning that I believe would help produce new ways to appeal to the community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I ve just moved to Chapel Hill from Durham. I ve already been impressed with the high quality of the library services and communications. I d love to help continue that high quality and promote library patronage within the community. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I believe I could bring representation of a younger generation that is attracted to modern services and library policies, particularly the hobby building, history learning, and culture experiencing community of enthusiasts like me! 10 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Marguerite DeCarli Page 1 of 2 Home Address:3208 Bartlett Circle Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Female Phone:9197408033 Email:mguites@aol.com Name: Marguerite DeCarli Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:1989 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships I presently work full time for UNC Horizons Child Development Center and part time for the Orange County Library. In the past I served on the CCSA board and a local Preschool board. I am a member of the NAEYC. I believe libraries are an integral part of their community, a safe and inclusive environment. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions appointments: Age Range:60+ Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I presently work part time at the Orange County Library and would like to work more closely with supporting the work libraries do each day. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board As stated earlier, libraries provide integral services in communities. Libraries have always offered books but over the years also created safe places for all. Libraries have often been the first organizations to see and meet social needs by disseminating information and meeting needs. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board For the last 14 years I have worked with families whose life struggles are very different from my own. Listening to others and actually hearing what they say has taught me so much and also made me aware of my own biases. I see this has a way to advocate for books and getting literature to all. My full time work is with very young children and building a love of books and reading is a daily goal. 11 Page 2 of 2 Marguerite DeCarli Other Comments: This application was current on:3/25/2021 12:32:20 PM Date Printed:3/30/2021 12 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Tamara Dempsey-Tanner Page 1 of 2 Home Address:9900 Leslie Dr Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Female Phone:9198015612 Email:tamaradt@yahoo.com Name: Tamara Dempsey-Tanner Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516-7536 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:1994 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: OCDSS Board member, 2014 present OCDSS Board Chair, 2015 to present OC Toy Chest volunteer-2000 to present Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: OC DSS Board - 2014 to present Boards/Commissions appointments: Age Range:60+ Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a graduate degree in public health education. I have been employed in local and state government (human services) for 25 years. I have been a volunteer on a county board for the past 6 years. I believe my experience in participating in a board management environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and a 25 + year history observing Orange County s growth. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have been a faithful patron since 1995. I also regularly donate books for the library s discretionary use. The Chapel Hill library is an invaluable asset that contributes to my personal ongoing reading pleasure, in addition to numerous other county patrons. I want to pay it forward to future library patrons so they can benefit from the same resources I have enjoyed. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As an individual residing in an unincorporated part of the county and a longtime patron of the Chapel Hill Public Library, I can bring this unique perspective about how this library is a resource for the entire southern part of the county. 13 Page 2 of 2 Tamara Dempsey- Other Comments: This application was current on:3/30/2021 7:31:49 PM Date Printed:3/31/2021 14 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Samantha Kaplan Page 1 of 2 Home Address:205 Stable Road, Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:Carrboro City Limits Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Female Phone:7065369451 Email:samanthajkaplan@gmail.com Name:Dr. Samantha Kaplan Boards/Commissions applied for: Carrboro NC 27510 Other Comments: Name Called: This application was current on:3/15/2021 Date Printed:10/27/2021 Year of OC Residence:2014 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member: Medical Library Association Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: n/a Boards/Commissions appointments: Age Range:18-34 Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I hold a Master s degree and PhD in Information and Library Science. I am a research and education librarian at the Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives. I have taught graduate-level courses in library and information science. I am also an active and passionate library patron. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: was deeply touched by the passing of Dr. Evelyn Daniel. She was a teacher, mentor, and friend of mine. Upon reading her obituary, I noticed she served on the CHPL board and resolved to try to become more involved. As a devoted patron, academic medical librarian, and Carrboro resident, I feel that I can contribute to CHPL. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have a strong understanding of health information literacy and resources, familiarity with other library perspectives, and represent a different type of patron (digital, commuter, young professional) than what people typically consider. 15 Page 2 of 2 Samantha Kaplan 16 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Jaya Nair Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1512 Providence Glen Dr Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:C.H. City Limits Ethnic Background:Asian American Gender Identity:Female Phone:9082091161 Email:snair.jaya@gmail.com Name:Ms Jaya Nair Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27514 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2017 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I volunteered with the library for their annual book sale. Looking for more opportunities in OC. I volunteered for 4 years in the Adult Advisory Board for Youth Council in East Brunswick, NJ. There major duties were to help Youth Council members with suggestions for new ideas, activities such as fundraising and interviewing for positions for Youth Council Board members. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: NA Age Range:35-59 Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I hold a masters degree in Chemistry from India. I am a frequent visitor to the library and volunteered with the Friends of Library group for the annual book sale. I do not have past experience with volunteering at libraries, but want to explore where I can contribute. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I really enjoyed the volunteering with Friends of Library for the annual book sale. I am very impressed by the dedication and willingness of everyone I met to contribute their time and energy for the Library s benefit. I would like to contribute what I can to the library by volunteering for the Board. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Without any prior experience in serving any Library Advisory Boards, I hope I can bring a fresh set of opinions and ideas. 17 Page 2 of 2 Jaya Nair Other Comments: This application was current on:10/27/2021 Date Printed:10/27/2021 Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 44 Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I hold a masters degree in Chemistry from India. I had indirect interaction with Parks and Recreation department in East Brunswick township in New Jersey when I volunteered for the Youth Council there. Other than that I do not have any former experience with the Parks and Recreation Council. Conflict of Interest: With no prior experience, I still hope I can bring new ideas and view points to the Council. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I understand the importance of having the Parks and Recreation Council to the people and would like to contribute my time to serve the Council. Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I hold a masters degree in Chemistry from India. I did research with National Institute of Oceanography in India regarding the pollution of the estuaries and rivers in my state. I would like to contribute what I with my background for the Commission for Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to give back to the society and I believe volunteering is the best way. If I can relate the topics to what I learned in the past that will be an additional interest for me. Conflict of Interest: Application Date:12/21/2019 18 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Contact Person:Alisha Cordell Contact Phone:919-968-2844 Meeting Times:5:30 pm 2nd Monday in Feb, May, Sep, & Nov Positions:1 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Library Meeting Room 100 Library Dr. Length:4 years Description:The Library Board of Trustees is responsible for recommending long-term plans, policies, and programs of library service throughout the community. It advises the Mayor and Council on library matters, develops plans for library facilities, and recommends operating policies of the library. The Trustees are also responsible for the monitoring of non-budgeted gifts and donations received by the library. Ethnic Background: VACANT Gender Identity:Township: Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2024 Number of Terms: 1 First Appointed: Special Repr:Orange County Resident B.O.C.C. AppoiAge Range: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Page 1 19 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Contact Person:Alisha Cordell Contact Phone:919-968-2844 Ethnic Background:White Virginia Baeckler Gender Identity:Female Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:03/15/2021 Res. Eligibility:Hillsborough ETJAge Range: Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:White Logan Cason Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:04/05/2021 Mr. Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range:35-59 Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:White Marguerite DeCarli Gender Identity:Female Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:03/25/2021 Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range:60+ Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:White Tamara Dempsey-Tanner Gender Identity:Female Township:Bingham Date Applied:03/30/2021 Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range:60+ Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:White Samantha Kaplan Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:10/27/2021 Dr. Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City LimitsAge Range:18-34 Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:Asian American Jaya Nair Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:10/27/2021 Ms Res. Eligibility:C.H. City LimitsAge Range:35-59 Also Serves On:Commission for the Environment Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Page 1 of 2 20 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Contact Person:Alisha Cordell Contact Phone:919-968-2844 Ethnic Background:White Alison Smith Gender Identity:Female Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:03/25/2021 Mrs. Res. Eligibility:Chapel Hill ETJAge Range:35-59 Also Serves On: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Page 2 of 2 21