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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 10-25-2022; 13 - Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 25, 2022 Action Agenda Item No. 13 SUBJECT: Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee —Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Resolution Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Application of Person Recommended Applications of Other Applicants No other applicants at this time Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND: The Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee reviews zoning amendment requests and special/conditional use permit applications for developments within the Northern Transition Area of Carrboro. The committee makes recommendations to the Carrboro Board of Adjustment or Carrboro Town Council. It inventories areas of cultural, archaeological, historical significance; areas of open space, rural character, scenic qualities, biological values; areas of agricultural uses; and makes recommendations based on the above studies for additional policies, goals, etc. that will preserve and enhance the special character of this area, and relate to its growth. The Board of County Commissioners appoints three (3) members. All members must be residents of the Northern Transition Area. The Carrboro Town Council may make recommendations for these positions. The folll wing applicant is recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Jennifer BOCC Appointee First Full Term 01/31/2023 Conrad If the individual listed above is appointed, no vacancies remain. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. 2 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 Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee. 3 A motion was made by Council Member Foushee, seconded by Council Member Haven- O'Donnell that the following resolution be approved: A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE NORTHERN TRANSITION AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE Section 1. The Carrboro Town Council hereby appoints the following applicant to the Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee: Seat Designation Appointee Term Expiration Orange County Representative Jennifer Conrad 10/11/2025 Section 2. The Town of Carrboro Town Council requests that the Orange County Board of Commissioners appoint/reappoint Jennifer Conrad to a three-year term on the Northern Area Transition Advisory Committee. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. This the 11 th day of October 2022. The motion carried unanimously by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Damon Sells, Council Member Susan Romaine, Council Member Barbara Foushee, Council Member Randee Haven-O'Donnell, Council Member Danny Nowell, Council Member Eliazar Posada, and Council Member Sammy Slade. Of CAR Oki 1� 1911 [/ Damon Seils, Mayor 4 Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Anahid Vrana Member Female White Chapel Hill Edward Witkin Member Male White 60+ Chapel Hill VACANT Jennifer Conrad Applicant Female White 60+ Chapel Hill 5 Page 1 of 1 Jennifer Conrad Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Jennifer Conrad Name Called: Home Address: 1002 Karen Woods Rd. Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-271-0667 Email: j_conrad@unc.edu Year of OC Residence: 1999 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: N. Transition Area Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I have not participated in community activities in Carrboro. I have served on the board of non-profit organizations, such as Chapel Hill Day Care Center. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have served in administrative roles at the business school and boards at the University. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a resident of the Northern Transition Area, I would appreciate being more informed about activities there, and participating in the conversation between Carrboro and the residents here. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Diversity of opinion and experience leads to better discussions and better decision-making. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/4/2022 Date Printed: 10/13/2022 6 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee Meeting Times: Meets as called Meets as called Contact Person:Wesley Barker,Town Clerk Meeting Place: TBD Contact Phone: 919-918-7309 Positions: 3 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: The Committee will review zoning amendment requests,special/conditional use permit applications for developments within the Northern Transition Area of Carrboro;make recommendations to the Carrboro Board of Adjustment or Carrboro Board of Aldermen;inventory areas of cultural,archaeological,historical significance;areas of open space,rural character,scenic qualities,biological values;areas of agricultural uses;and make recommendations based on the above studies for additional policies,goals,etc.that will preserve and enhance the special character of this area,and relate to its growth. The Committee will consist of five members,three appointed by the Orange County BOCC and two by the Carrboro Board of Aldermen.All members shall be residents of the NTA. Edward Witkin 1 First Appointed: 05/14/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/14/2020 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: N.Transition Area Expiration: 01/31/2023 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: B.O.C.C.Appointee Number of Terms: 1 Anahid Vrana 2 First Appointed: 04/21/2015 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: N.Transition Area Expiration: 02/28/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: B.O.C.C.Appointee Number of Terms: 3 VACANT 3 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: N.Transition Area Expiration: 01/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: B.O.C.C.Appointee Number of Terms: Monday,October 17,2022 Page 1 7 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Wesley Barker,Town Clerk Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Commit Contact Phone: 919-918-7309 Jennifer Conrad Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/04/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: N.Transition Area Also Serves On: Monday,October 17,2022 Page I of 1