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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 13, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 6
SUBJECT: Commission for the Environment — Appointments Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Member and Applicant Summary Sheet
Applications for Persons Recommended
Applications of Other Applicants
Membership Roster
Applicant Interest List
PURPOSE: To consider appointments to the Commission for the Environment.
BACKGROUND: The Commission for the Environment advises the Board of Commissioners
on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates the
public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It
also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and
local and federal regulations.
The Board of County Commissioners appoints all 15 members, including 10 At-Large members
and 5 members with expertise in specific fields.
The folll wing individuals are recommended for Board consideration:
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Geneva Gray Air Quality Partial Term 12/31/2022
Mark Randall Engineering First Full Term 12/31/2024
Regina Baratta At-Large First Full Term 12/31/2024
If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains:
POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION
DESIGNATION DATE
At-Large 12/31/2022 Vacant since 07/06/2022.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
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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 Commission for the Environment.
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ORANGE COUNTY
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Department of Environment,
Agriculture,Parks&Recreation
August 9, 2022
Ms. Laura Jensen
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Ms. Jensen:
The Commission for the Environment (CFE) currently has three vacancies. After
reviewing the current list of applicants, the CFE would like to recommend the following
individuals for appointment to the vacant positions: Mark Randall to position#12
(Engineering), Geneva Gray to position#2 (Air Quality), and Regina Baratta to
position#13 (At Large). The CFE would benefit greatly from the background of these
applicants.
Carrie Fletcher was in position#8 (At Large) and has expressed interest in resigning
from the CFE but never submitted the written resignation despite claiming to by email.
She has missed the last four consecutive meetings so the CFE voted at the August 81h
meeting to recommend her removal from the CFE by the Board of County
Commissioners. The CFE would like to leave her position open at this time in order to
continue their outreach efforts to bring diversity to the board.
Sincerely,
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Kim Piracci
Chair, Commission for the Environment
NATURAL and CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation
PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: (919) 245-2510 Fax: (919) 644-3351
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Commission for the Environment Board Members and Applicants
Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on
Bill Ward Member Male White Chapel Hill
Elizabeth McWhorter Member Female White Little River
Francis Binkowski Member Male White 60+ Chapel Hill
James Eichel Member Male White Chapel Hill
Jane Harris Applicant Female African American 35-59 Chapel Hill
Jaya Nair Member Female Asian American 35-59 Chapel Hill
Jessie L.Birckhead Applicant Female White 18-34 Little River
Kim Livingston Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
Kim Piracci Member Female White Eno
Kristie Mather Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
Veronica Beattie Member Female White 18-34 Hillsborough
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
Andrea Zimmerman Applicant Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
Christopher Austin Applicant Male White 18-34 Hillsborough
David Mcnelis Applicant Male White 60+ Chapel Hill
Erik Lensch Applicant Male White 35-59 Bingham
Frank Princiotta Applicant Male White 60+ Chapel Hill
Geneva Gray Applicant Female White 18-34 Hillsborough
Mark Randall Applicant Male White 60+ Cedar Grove
Regina Baratta Applicant Female lWhite 35-59 Hillsborough
Victor Lancaster Applicant Male lWhite 60+ Chapel Hill
William Horowitz Applicant Male lWhite 35-59 Chapel Hill
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Page 1 of 2 Geneva Gray
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Geneva Gray
Name Called:
Home Address: 118 Bonaparte Dr.
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 910-322-1104
Email: GenevaEly@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Town of Hillsborough
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
PTAC Member for Hawfields Child Development Center in Mebane, NC Member of
American Meteorological Society Member of American Geological Union
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Summary: I am an early career professional who researches in the fields of climate change, air
quality, extreme precipitation, and atmospheric sciences. My day-to-day research activities are
rooted in environmental issues the commission addresses. I have served on several boards at in
the university system, but never one with an environmental focus. I am eager to merge my
passions for volunteering and the environment. Relevant Employment Experience: 2012-2017
Researcher at the State Climate Office of North Carolina Education: In Progress: PhD Candidate
in Atmospheric Sciences from NCSU (expected Spring 2023) M.S. Atmospheric Sciences from
NCSU 2018 B.S. Meteorology from NCSU 2014 B.S. Environmental Science (Air Quality)from
NCSU 2014 Background: 2019-Present Oak Ridge Institute Science and Education Fellow 2018-
2020 National Science Foundation Urban Extremes Fellow 2015-2016 Global Change Fellow at
Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Orange County has been my home for 8 years. I have two young children, with one starting
public school in the fall of 2022. 1 am at a reflection point as I finish a PhD in Atmospheric
Sciences. I feel a strong need to give back to the community that is doing so much to shape and
care for my young family. My expertise in air quality, meteorology, and environmental sciences is
best suited for the Commission for the Environment.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
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The current membership roster does not include someone with a speciality in air quality. As an
atmospheric scientists with training in the physics, chemistry, and political science of air quality, I
would add a unique perspective to environmental issues. My scientific training has taught me to
be respectful of individuals with different life experience and view points, which I believe is critical
in serving on a commission as important as the commission for the environment. I also believe
my status as an early career scientists, mother, and first generation college graduate will add
diversity to the viewpoints within the commission.
Conflict of Interest:
My current duty station is at the RTP campus of the Environmental Protection Agency. I am not
an employee of the EPA, I simply report there to do contracted research as part of my doctoral
training.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 5/13/2022 3:04:46 PM Date Printed: 5/18/2022
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Page 1 of 1 Mark Randall
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Mark Randall
Name Called:
Home Address: 720 Lakeview Dr
Cedar Grove NC 27231
Phone: 9105206302
Email: Mdrandall@bellsouth.net
Year of OC Residence: 2022
Township of Residence: Cedar Grove
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
None
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS Natural Resources
BA chemistry
Graduate Degree Business
Worked in environmental Testing 30+ years
Owned and operated Analytical Testing Lab 15+ years
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Want to be involved in community
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Bring small business point of view
Bring environmental understanding regarding drinking water ground water etc
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 7/18/2022 4:53:44 PM Date Printed: 7/19/2022
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Page 1 of 2 Regina Baratta
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Regina Baratta
Name Called:
Home Address: 314 West Margaret Lane
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 9199230277
Email: rtbaratta@msn.com
Year of OC Residence: 1996
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Town of Hillsborough
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I coach Science Olympiad at my school (Smith Middle in Chapel Hill) and am a teacher
sponsor for the upcoming Robotics Club.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a middle school science teacher with 25 years of experience. I have a B.S in biology and
am an Energy Literacy Fellow (through UNC s School of the Environment). I m very interested in
environmental and energy issues and believe I would bring an objective viewpoint and an
educator s insight on how to reach and teach a wide audience.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to understand the county s environmental policies and would like to help educate
other s on these policies so everyone can have a voice in our county s future environmental
decisions. I have written grant proposals and managed school activity accounts so I feel I could
be helpful reviewing and recommending funding initiatives.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I feel that my teaching experience and interest in environmental issues would stay focused on
the current science, practical actions and solutions, and how our actions may impact future
generations. As a teacher, I m especially concerned about protecting our resources for future
generations and am familiar with the despair many kids feel about our future climate. I also
know they have skills and talents they can bring to the table. I would look for ways that would
engage the our youth so they could take part in meaningful actions
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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Other Comments:
This application was current on: 5/30/2022 1:45:08 PM Date Printed: 9/2/2022
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Page 1 of 2 Christopher Austin
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Christopher Austin
Name Called:
Home Address: 2212 Woodbury Dr.
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 9196248763
Email: c.austin0310@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2015
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I live in Beckett s Ridge community in Hillsborough and serve on the HOA Board as
secretary and architectural chair.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
BOCC Elections Advisory Group
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I live in Orange county and am a voter.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
To serve the community and donate my time.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Every individual provides an independent perspective
Conflict of Interest:
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Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Chemical Engineering degree from NC state. Able to understand and interpret technical data,
chemical impact, etc.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
To serve the community and donate my time.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Same as above
Conflict of Interest:
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
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Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I live in orange county and use the parks and rec facilities and amenities. I also have a child
who will be using them when she is older.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
To serve the community and donate my time.
Conflict of Interest:
Same as above.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 11/3/2020 9:22:28 AM Date Printed: 2/24/2021
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Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Aug 02, 2021
Application Form
Profile
William Horowitz
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
billhorowitz@gmail.com
Email Address
611 hollow ct
Home Address Suite or Apt
Chapel hill NC 27516
City State Postal Code
Mobile: (919) 802-9993
Primary Phone
What Township do you live in?
Q Chapel Hill
Property Zone
County-Rural Buffer
Community Involvement
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission: Submitted
Commission for the Environment: Submitted
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT): Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Relevant Experience Board #1
I'm currently a commercial property manager with 20 years experience working with budgets etc and
President of Master Association board tha comprises a local park and dog park n Boynton Beach, FL I will
be resigning shortly.
Reasons Want to Serve Board #1
I'm a resident of chapel hill with a small child and want to contribute to making our park system better.
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Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1
Not sure what the of current view points of board
Conflict of Interest Board #1
None
Relevant Experience Board #2
I'm currently a commercial property manager with 20 years experience working with budgets etc and
understand the pressure to make smart environmental decisions with limited resources..
Reasons Want to Serve Board #2
To improve my community and make it more enjoyable and habitalble.
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2
Not sure what the of current view points of board
Conflict of Interest Board #2
None
Reasons Want to Serve Board #3
1 want to make sure my community has all the benefits possible
Relevant Experience Board #3
I'm currently a commercial property manager with 20 years experience working with budgets etc and
President of Master Association board tha comprises a local park and dog park n Boynton Beach, FL I will
be resigning shortly.
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3
Not sure what the of current view points of board
Conflict of Interest Board #3
None
Past Service
None
Demographics
We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions:
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Age Range
rJ 35-59
OC Ethnicity
PF White
OC Gender Identity
fJ Male
Ethics Guidelines
Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics
guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners.
• Conflict of Interest
1. During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential
conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a conflict of
interest.
2. During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of any
voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County Attorney or
staff attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters.
3. In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest exists
the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an ordinary
and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and due care.
• Gifts
1. An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand, exact,
solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the advisory
board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the discharge of
the advisory board member's official responsibilities.
2. This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies,
Resolutions, or Ordinances.
• Code of Ethics
1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper
influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors
that are consistent with this standard are:
1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values.
2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact.
3. Exhibiting trustworthiness.
4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or
what they are doing.
5. Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they see it,
presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent manner.
6. Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper influence, while
at the same time being able to consider the opinions and ideas of others.
7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public
meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial
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matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves.
8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with
respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree.
9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard.
10. Showing respect for their appointed office and not behaving in ways that reflect
badly on the office, the advisory board, Orange County, or the Orange County
Board of Commissioners.
11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly.
12. Recognizing that individual board members are not generally allowed to act on
behalf of the board, but may only do so if the board specifically so authorizes, and
that the board must take official action as a body.
13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices.
14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect.
15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings.
16. Carefully analyzing all credible information that is properly submitted to them, and
when applicable, being mindful of the need not to engage in communications
outside the meeting in quasi-judicial matters.
17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board's workload.
18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board's interests ahead
of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under
no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit.
2. Members of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development
Commission, and Board of Equalization and Review shall upon initial appointment, and
prior to December 31 annually thereafter, disclose:
1. Any interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in real property
situated in whole or in part in Orange County and the general description of that
property.
2. Any legal, equitable, beneficial or contractual interest he or she or his or her spouse
or domestic partner has in any business, firm or corporation, which is currently
doing business with Orange County pursuant to contracts awarded by Orange
County, or which is attempting, or has attempted in the past calendar year, to
secure the award of a bid from Orange County or the approval of any Board or
Agency of Orange County.
3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall
result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board.
I agree with the Above Statement
By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature, for
the sole purposes of this form.
V I Agree
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Page 1 of 2 Victor Lancaster
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Victor Lancaster
Name Called:
Home Address: 1904 White Plains Rd.
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone: 919-441-2382
Email: vrlan@aol.com
Year of OC Residence: 2011
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
none
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Candidate for CH planning commission
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have and extensive background working as director and member of cross functional teams for
the development of products or services with several years training for this type of environment.
Furthermore, I was engineering lead for 3 cogeneration facility feasibility studies, directed the
installation of a cogeneration system for Paul Masson Winery in Saratoga CA, performed HVAC
system facility study at USAF Hospital in Marysville, CA and Ceterfied Energy Auditor with CA,
CEC.
EDUCATION, PATENTS & PUBLICATIONS
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Santa Clara
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, San Jose State University
Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer, M-20947, Certified Energy Auditor&Toastmaster.
Liquid Chromatography Column, US patent 6,171,486.
Chromatography Media Packing System, 08/970.286.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Because climate change is real and becoming more of more of a crisis situation. My goals
would be to prepare Orange county for this coming situation and guide the preparedness of this
eventuality.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
By seeking out current ways to improve the environment by reduce impacts to the environment
of existing practices and policies and suggest more environmentally compatible policies.
Conflict of Interest:
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Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 8/25/2022 1:00:12 PM Date Printed: 8/29/2022
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Page 1 of 2 Erik Lensch
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Erik Lensch
Name Called:
Home Address: 8591 Pickards Meadow Rd.
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone: 9196368320
Email: erik.lensch@leyline-energy.com
Year of OC Residence: 2011
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
UNC Board of Visitors
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None, this would be my first Orange County volunteer role
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have owned a solar energy construction, development and financing business for 13 years. My
current company provides capital and development services for solar, biogas, battery storage,
and other renewable and sustainable infrastructure projects. I am an active member of the NC
Sustainable Energy Assoc and the Renewable Natural Gas Coalition.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have dedicated the last 13 years of my life to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions by
accelerating the adoption of solar energy through multiple renewable energy businesses. My
family and I live in a solar-powered, energy efficient home in rural Orange County and I want to
give back to my local community. I want to use my business and personal experience, and my
passion for a cleaner environment, to help improve the lives of those living in and around the
county that I love and call home.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have been actively developing, building, and financing solar and biogas projects since 2007. 1
founded Leyline in 2017 to focus on providing capital for renewable energy projects at the most
critical time—during a project's development. Because we come in and provide much needed
funding in the early stages of a project I am in a unique position to see a lot of different types of
commercially viable technologies and solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (solar,
biogas, CO2 capture/sequestration, battery storage, small hydroelectric, fuels cells, and waste to
value projects, to name a few).
I would contribute to the diversity of viewpoints by bringing a perspective that is focused on
understanding the types of projects and solutions that work today, are financeable, and are
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being deployed at a rapid pace to reduce our carbon footprint. I see project opportunities in CA,
the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, the northeast and south, as well as Canada and western
Europe. So I would bring a national and international perspective, what is being done in other
communities around the US. I bring a project financing point of view—what cannot get financed
won't get built, and what won't get built won't help us slow down global warming.
I am passionate about reducing our carbon footprint and my company only finances projects that
seek to achieve this goal. My dad had a solar energy business back in the late seventies and
early 80's. I like to say that he was 30 years ahead of his time, and we don't have the luxury of
waiting another 30 years to create lasting, positive change.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 1/3/2020 Date Printed: 1/3/2020
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Page 1 of 1 David N. Mcnelis
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: David N. Mcnelis
Name Called:
Home Address: 140 W. Franklin St.
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone: 919-225-7522
Email: mcnelis74@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Lineberger Cancer Center 3 Boards/Committees American Nuclear Society Member, CS
HOA Board of Directors All Current
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
PhD (UNC) Environmental Sciences and Engineering Professor, Energy and the Environment,
UNC 1997-2019 Environmental Protection Agency 11 years
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Background and experience Interest
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Professor at UNC-CH teaching environmental and energy courses for over 20 years
Conflict of Interest:
None
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 5/29/2021 Date Printed: 5/25/2022
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Page 1 of 2 Frank Princiotta
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Frank Princiotta
Name Called:
Home Address: 100 Longwood Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone: 919-408-0796
Email: fprinciotta@msn.com
Year of OC Residence: 1980
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Part time Instructor at Duke Osher Lifetime Learning Institute focusing on climate change,
give presentations on the climate change challenge at retirement centers, technical
societies, NC Science Museum
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
A chemical and nuclear engineer who retired as a Senior Executive at the US Environmental
Protection Agency with expertise in global climate change mitigation and air pollution control.
See my recent climate change paper https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/mrs-energy-and-
sustainability/article/we-are-losing-the-climate-change-mitigation-challenge-is-it-too-late-to-
recover/7EABEBD608FC3C651 FE75931 1319E7157/core-reader
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I wish to assist the county in moving toward a low carbon future
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
-1 have studied the global climate challenge in depth, read my paper:
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/mrs-energy-and-sustainability/article/we-are-losing-the-
climate-change-mitigation-challenge-is-it-too-late-to-
recover/7EABEBD608FC3C651 FE75931 B19E7157/core-reader)
I have concluded the following:
-The climate challenge is daunting and will require all the countries of the world to drastically
educe emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs)within the next 5-10 years.
-If we don't, the impacts in mid and especially later this century will be severe. Violent weather,
droughts, flooding are key impacts that Orange County will have to deal with.
-It should be remembered that current U.S. emissions are only about 16% of the global total and
Orange county's under 0.2 % of the global total.
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-Note that not just CO2 but methane and nitrous oxide emissions need to be reduced
dramatically as well; this is not possible without fundamental changes in our meat-based diets.
So if appointed to the board I will argue that preparing for what are likely to be serious climate
impacts should be a top priority, also known as adaptation. Of course we need make decisions
at the county and household levels to reduce our GHG footprint. We also need to encourage
Electric Utilities to decarbonize their power generation systems as soon as possible. I am well
versed on these issues as well.
Let me know if additional information would be helpful.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 12/30/2019 Date Printed: 12/31/2019
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Page 1 of 3 Andrea Zimmerman
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Andrea Zimmerman
Name Called:
Home Address: 1812 MCLENNANS FARM RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC NC 27516
Phone: 9192593741
Email: zimmermanandrea@yahoo.com
Year of OC Residence: 2020
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Advisory Board member at Unify Athletics serving Durham, Chapel Hill/Carrboro, and
Hillsborough communities.
Member of Carrboro Run Club
Donor/member of the following local/NC organizations:
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
NC Herpetological Society
NC PTA Congress
Friends of Orange County Animal Shelter
Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill
United Way of Greater Triangle
Boys and Girls clubs of Durham and Orange Counties
Blue Ridge Conservancy
Bald Head Island Conservancy
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None as of yet.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am an advocate for the environment and wish to move the agenda forward for the protection
and longevity of our natural resources for future generations. I hold a BS and MS in science and
past experience focused on environmental research and life sciences, as well as sustainability. I
also hold a MBA degree and have worked within and with various global organizations and
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collaborated and led a number of successful projects where sound decision making, ideation,
project execution, cross functional collaboration/communication were key.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As mentioned above, I am an advocate for the environment and wish to move the agenda
forward for the protection and longevity of our natural resources for future generations.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
While I may have my own viewpoints, which I would diplomatically share, I also realize I may not
always have the full perspective, that said, I welcome and value the diversity of other viewpoints.
I believe it is important to listen and seek understanding to find common ground and learning--all
necessary for cohesiveness and proper decision making.
Conflict of Interest:
Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am an advocate for the environment and wish to move the agenda forward for the protection
and longevity of our natural resources for future generations. I hold a BS and MS in science and
past experience focused on environmental research and life sciences, as well as sustainability. I
also hold a MBA degree and have worked within and with various global organizations and
collaborated and led a number of successful projects where sound decision making, ideation,
project execution, cross functional collaboration/communication are key.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As mentioned above, I am an advocate for the environment and wish to move the agenda
forward for the protection and longevity of our natural resources for future generations.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
While I may have my own viewpoints, which I would diplomatically share, I also realize I may not
always have the full perspective, that said, I welcome and value the diversity of other viewpoints.
I believe it is important to listen and seek understanding to find common ground and learning--all
necessary for cohesiveness and proper decision making.
Conflict of Interest:
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Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
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Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am an advocate for the environment and wish to move the agenda forward for the protection
and longevity of our natural resources for future generations. I hold a BS and MS in science and
past experience focused on environmental research and life sciences, as well as sustainability. I
also hold a MBA degree and have worked within and with various global organizations and
collaborated and led a number of successful projects where sound decision making, ideation,
project execution, cross functional collaboration/communication are key.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
As mentioned above, I am an advocate for the environment and wish to move the agenda
forward for the protection and longevity of our natural resources for future generations.
Conflict of Interest:
While I may have my own viewpoints, which I would diplomatically share, I also realize I may not
always have the full perspective, that said, I welcome and value the diversity of other viewpoints.
I believe it is important to listen and seek understanding to find common ground and learning--all
necessary for cohesiveness and proper decision making.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 7/11/2022 12:53:03 PM Date Printed: 7/12/2022
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Commission for the Environment
Meeting Times: 7:00 pm Second Monday of every month Contact Person:Wesley Poole&Kalani Allen
Meeting Place: Bonnie B.Davis Environment&Agricultural Center Contact Phone: 919-245-2522
Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on
matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on
environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives and study
changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations.
Dr. Kristie Mather
1 First Appointed: 03/16/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/16/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
2 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Air Quality Number of Terns:
Mrs. Kim Livingston
3 First Appointed: 03/10/2020
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/07/2020
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: At-Large-Formerly Land Resources Number of Terms: 1
Dr Bill Ward
4 First Appointed: 11/02/2017
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Biological Resources Number of Terms: 2
Ms Elizabeth McWhorter
5 First Appointed: 03/10/2020
Gender Identity: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 12/06/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Water Resources Number of Terms: 1
Mr Taylor Oakley
6 First Appointed: 04/05/2022
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 04/05/2022
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms:
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Commission for the Environment
Meeting Times: 7:00 pm Second Monday of every month Contact Person:Wesley Poole&Kalani Allen
Meeting Place: Bonnie B.Davis Environment&Agricultural Center Contact Phone: 919-245-2522
Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Ms Jaya Nair
7 First Appointed: 03/10/2020
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020
Ethnic Background: Asian American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
8 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terns:
Kim Piracci
9 Chair First Appointed: 12/04/2017
Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 12/07/2020
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Ms. Veronica Beattie
10 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 03/16/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/16/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Mr Ian Morse
11 First Appointed: 04/05/2022
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 04/05/2022
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms:
VACANT
12 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Engineering Number of Terms:
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Commission for the Environment
Meeting Times: 7:00 pm Second Monday of every month Contact Person:Wesley Poole&Kalani Allen
Meeting Place: Bonnie B.Davis Environment&Agricultural Center Contact Phone: 919-245-2522
Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2
VACANT
13 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Jessie L. Birckhead
14 First Appointed: 12/06/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 12/06/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terns:
Jane Harris
15 First Appointed: 12/06/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/06/2021
Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms:
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Wesley Poole&Kalani Allen
Commission f01^ the Environment Contact
Phone: 919-245-2522
Christopher Austin
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 11/03/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Also Serves On:
Ms. Regina Baratta
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 05/30/2022
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: Town of Hillsborough
Also Serves On:
Ms. Geneva Gray
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 05/13/2022
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Town of Hillsborough
Also Serves On:
William Horowitz
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/02/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
Mr. Victor Lancaster
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/25/2022
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Erik Lensch
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/03/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham
Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Wesley Poole&Kalani Allen
Commission f01^ the Environment Contact
Phone: 919-245-2522
David N. Mcnelis
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 05/29/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Mr. Frank Princiotta
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/30/2019
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
Mr Mark Randall
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/18/2022
Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove
Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
Andrea Zimmerman
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 07/11/2022
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
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