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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 13, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-b
SUBJECT: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board — Appointment Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Member and Applicant Summary Sheet
Application of Person Recommended
Applications of Other Applicants
Membership Roster
Applicant Interest List
PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
BACKGROUND: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has the authority to buy, sell, transport
and possess alcoholic beverages for the operation of its stores. This Board also adopts rules for
the ABC system and has the authority to hire and dismiss employees.
The Board of County Commissioners appoints all five (5) At-Large members.
The folll wing individual is recommended for Board consideration:
NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Melvin Green At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2023
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss and consider
making an appointment to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
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From: oca bc(cborangea bc.com
To: Tara May
Subject: [EXTERNAL MAIL!] RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Boards and Commissions Annual Report and Work Plan-DUE JANUARY
27,2023
Date: Tuesday,November 15,2022 11:57:14 AM
Attachments: imaae001.ona
Please consider this as our official request to have Melvin Green added to the board. We had Amy
Fowler in the board meeting today and she is also aware of the recommendation.
It would be helpful if we could have this person appointed prior to our January 17 board meeting.
Any help with this would be appreciated.
Thanks!
TOVL� DLJ"0,s
Orange County ABC
General Manager
919-732-3432 ext 102
www.orangeabc.com
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Members and Applicants
Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on
Elizabeth Carter Member Female African American Chapel Hill
Judson Williamson Member Male White Chapel Hill
Mike Zito Member Male White 60+ Hillsborough
Patrick Burns Member Male White Hillsborough
VACANT
Barry Hill Applicant Male White 60+ Hillsborough
Jill Blackburn Applicant Female White 60+ Chapel Hill
Lily Farel Applicant Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
Melvin Green Applicant Male African American 35-59 Chapel Hill
Patrick Mulkey Applicant Male White 60+ Bingham
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Page 1 of 2 Melvin Green
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Melvin Green
Name Called:
Home Address: 141 Valley View Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone: 3185724123
Email: melvingreeniii@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2019
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: African American
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Retired military officer, HOA Board of Director, Triangle Board of Realtists, Military
Officers Association of America, Boy Scout Leader, National Association of Black MBA,
Veteran of Foreign Wars
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:
I have no background or education in civilian planning, however, served as a long range planner
for base operations at Barksdale Air Force Base where I ran the strategic calendar for the base
commander.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to provide input based on my military experience in the long term planning of Orange
County now that I have retired and set my roots in Chapel Hill.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have a very diverse viewpoint from being raised in a rural county in NC to attending and
graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill to having lived in six different southern states while serving in
the United States Air Force
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 2 Melvin Green
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have no formal training or expertise but I do have a Masters of Business Administration with a
concentration in Management. I have been educating myself on Bourbon including the history
and tours.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
To help increase the availability of certain liquors to everyday folks.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have a very diverse viewpoint from being raised in a rural county in NC to attending and
graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill to having lived in six different southern states while serving in
the United States Air Force
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 6/21/2022 4:58:05 PM Date Printed: 11/22/2022
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Page 1 of 2 Jill Blackburn
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr. Jill Blackburn
Name Called:
Home Address: 405 Lyons Road
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone: 919-417-6125
Email: JRidkyB@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 1980
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Previously served as Vice Chair of the Orange County ABC Board and would be
interested in serving again. This is an important board for our county.
I have served as President and Vice President of the Coker Hills Neighborhood
Association, Budget Committee for Town of Chapel Hill, Orange County Senior Health
Board, Orange County Senior Day Health Center Board, Prevent Under age Drinking
Committee, Chapel Hill Tree Ordinance Review Board.
Presently not serving on any Chapel Hill or Orange County Boards. Only on one church
board at the present time.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Listed in previous paragraph
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Previously served on this board, so I am very well of the challenges and issues facing ABC
organizations.
Background in finance, management issues with public and nonprofit organizations would be
relevant, as well as health background. Doctorate degree in finance and management.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Interested in serving again because I believe this is an important board for our county. Last time
I served we implemented some needed changes which I believe helped our OCABC
organization to grow in a responsible way and prevented some of the problems other counties
have faced.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
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Page 2 of 2 Jill Blackburn
I am a female second generation born in the USA with immigrant roots. My parents never
finished high school but encouraged education. I understand first hand the immigrant story. My
doctorate degree in finance and administration along with a professional career in health care
and work in community health centers makes me attuned to many community and state issues. I
also hold a Adjunct Associate Professor rank at the Kenan Flagler Business School.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/22/2021 Date Printed: 2/22/2021
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Page 1 of 2 Lily Farel
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Lily Farel
Name Called:
Home Address: 2131 N. Lakeshore Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone: 9196190260
Email: lily.farel@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2017
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Chapel Hill Grievance Board
North Carolina State Bar (state licensing organization for attorneys)
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I offer the board experience in general litigation as well as substantive experience in both
regulatory and corporate law.
I have been an attorney for fifteen years, during which time I served as a law clerk for a federal
judge, a trial attorney at both the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications
Commission in Washington, DC, and now as in-house counsel at a software company in the
Triangle. My practice as a litigator at DOJ spanned a broad range of law, from first amendment
to national security, and I regularly appeared in courts across the country. During my time at the
FCC, I mediated, negotiated, and litigated claims before both judicial and administrative bodies.
Through these experiences, I have become accustomed to working with people of different
backgrounds and facilitating interactions among competing interest groups.
I believe that my substantive experience with regulatory law and litigation as well as my ability to
work with people of different backgrounds, beliefs, and experience would allow me to contribute
to the board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have worked in the public sector for much of my career. Although now I work for a private
company, I am always looking for opportunities to volunteer for local government. I am
particularly interested in places where regulatory law overlaps with public interest, and the ABC
board seems to sit squarely at that intersection.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
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Page 2 of 2 Lily Farel
I grew up in Chapel Hill, and both of my parents taught at UNC. I left home for college in 1998
and lived out-of-state until 2017, when I moved back to Chapel Hill with my husband and
daughter. Twenty years spent living in cities both smaller and larger than Chapel Hill has given
me a broad perspective on the challenges that every municipality faces and on the ways in which
Chapel Hill is special. I recall my childhood in Chapel Hill fondly, and returning home has cast
those memories in a new light, as I have been reintroduced to the town as an adult, homeowner,
citizen, and mother of a child who will attend the same public schools that I did.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/24/2021 11:31:51 AM Date Printed: 11/22/2022
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Page 1 of 1 Barry Hill
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Barry Hill
Name Called:
Home Address: 903 Kennesaw Court
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 9192453642
Email: bhiII04@aol.com
Year of OC Residence: 1986
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
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:
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Orange county is still pretty rural and I grew up very rural in the western part of the state. I also
have years of experience in IT, business and project management. I really think my wide variety
of experience can be relevant in lots of areas and can be helpful in many of the board s activities.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Hopefully I can use my background and experience to assist the the board in its mission. I am
happy to help/assist in whatever role is needed.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Both of my parents grew up on farms and I grew up on a farm in the western part of this state.
Without personally knowing most of the board, I cannot be sure what diversity or viewpoints, I
might be helpful with. I will say that in my 40+ years of employment I have lots of experience
working with all races (foreign and domestic), ages, religions, and backgrounds.
Conflict of Interest:
No conflicts of personal or business that I know of
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 11/4/2022 8:39:35 AM Date Printed: 11/8/2022
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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:
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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
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Meeting Times: 8:30 am Third Tuesday of every month Contact Person:Tony Dubois,General Manager
Meeting Place: 601 Valley Forge Road,Hillsborough Contact Phone: 919-732-3432
Positions: 6 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The ABC Board has the authority to buy,sell,transport
and possess alcoholic beverages for the operation of its stores. This board also adopts rules for the ABC system and has the
authority to hire and dismiss employees.Members are paid a stipend and reimbursed for mileage.
Mr. Patrick Burns
I Chair First Appointed: 06/19/2018
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/18/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Judson Williamson
2 First Appointed: 05/18/2021
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/18/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Mike Zito
3 First Appointed: 05/14/2020
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/14/2020
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: I
VACANT
4 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Ms Elizabeth Carter
5 First Appointed: 11/13/2018
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 04/26/2022
Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2025
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Amy Fowler
6 First Appointed: 12/14/2021
Gender Identity: Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/14/2021
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: BOCC liaison Number of Terms: I
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Tony Dubois,General Manager
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Contact Phone: 919-732-3432
Dr. Jill Blackburn
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/22/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Ms. Lily Farel
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/24/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Mr Melvin Green
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 06/21/2022
Ethnic Background: African American Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Mr. Barry Hill
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 11/04/2022
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Also Serves On:
Patrick Mulkey
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 10/13/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham
Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
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