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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 03-14-2023 Work Session; 9 - Orange County Planning Board – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 14, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 9 SUBJECT: Orange County Planning Board —Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Application of Person for Reappointment Applications of Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider appointments to the Orange County Planning Board. BACKGROUND: The Planning Board studies Orange County and surrounding areas to determine objectives in the development of the County. It prepares and recommends plans to achieve that development, including the suggesting of policies, ordinances, and procedures. It reviews development applications and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Due to the nature of its work, the Planning Board does not make recommendations for appointments. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all twelve (12) members. The following individual and positions are presented for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Delores Bailey At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2026 reappointment BOCC Hillsborough First Full Term 03/31/2026 Appointee Township BOCC Chapel Hill First Full Term 03/31/2026 Appointee Township BOCC At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2026 Appointee If the positions listed above are filled, no vacancies remain. 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss appointments to the Orange County Planning Board. 3 Orange County Planning Board Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Adam Beeman Member Male White Cedar Grove Charity Kirk Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill David Blankfard Member Male White Hillsborough Delores Bailey Member Female African American 60+ Chapel Hill Elizabeth Bronson Member Female White 18-34 Cheeks Julian (Randy) Marshall Member Male White Bingham J r. Lamar F. Proctor,Jr. Member Male White 35-59 Cheeks Melissa Poole Member Female White Little River Statler Gilfillen Member Male White 60+ Eno Steven Kaufmann Member Male Other 60+ Bingham Susan Hunter Member Female White Chapel Hill Whitney Watson Member Male White 60+ Cheeks Chris Johnston Applicant Male White 18-34 Hillsborough Hillsborough Planning Board (term expires soon) Elizabeth Kalies Applicant Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Erle Smith Applicant Male White 60+ Chapel Hill Carrboro Board of Adjustment Jeff Scott Applicant Male White 35-59 Hillsborough Orange County Board of Adjustment Joseph Parrish Applicant Male White Chapel Hill Melvin Green Applicant Male African American 35-59 Chapel Hill Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Nathan Robinson Applicant Male White 35-59 Bingham Orange County Board of Adjustment Roderick Jones Applicant Male African American 35-59 Hillsborough Applicant Advisory Board on Aging Saru Salvi Female African American 60+ Hillsborough Hillsborough Planning Board Thomas Grasty Applicant Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Tonya Brami Applicant Female White 60+ Chapel Hill Whitney Sneed Applicant Female White 35-59 Little River 4 Page 1 of 2 Delores Bailey Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Delores Bailey Name Called: Home Address: 203 N Graham Street Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 9845286780 Email: delores.bailey@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1975 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. Twnshp; C.H.Cty.Lmts. Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: African American Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Boards: Kidzu, UNC/Community Planning Corporation, UNC Race Forward Commission, Triangle United Way, NAACP Community: Member of Northside Community, Barbees Chapel Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Economic Development Advisory Board-former member Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been involved in Orange County communities for 20+ years-from development to community organizing. I have the unique perspective of being an affordable housing provider and member of the Orange County Affordable Housing Coalition. I have been involved with establishing Conservation Overlay Districts in Chapel Hill. I have been involved in community planning for several developments in Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe my experience with affordable housing and community for the last twenty years will be of value to this board. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I bring the perspective of an African American woman that has produced affordable housing, manages a business incubator and constantly keeps a pulse on low wealth communities including mobile home parks. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 5 Page 2 of 2 Delores Bailey Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/5/2021 11:05:59 AM Date Printed: 5/7/2021 6 Page 1 of 2 Tonya Brami Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Tonya Brami Name Called: Home Address: 5007 Whitehorse Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 281-380-2390 Email: tonyabrami2@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2017 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Board Chair- Orange County Historical Museum Board Member- Alliance for Historic Hillsborough Visual artist with works shown at Orange Co Arts Commission, Margaret Lane Gallery, Thomas Stevens Gallery, and "Paint it Orange"❑ Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: NA Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I'm a career scientist, with 30 years experience, working for a major corporation. I have a Bachelor's degree and a Masters degree in geology. In my career, I was responsible for planning the business. That kind of experience teaches you to look at the big picture, but understand the details, and how they might impact a course of action. My career also was rich with opportunities to work collaboratively with others. Things like, effective meetings, facilitation, and strong interpersonal skills were learned over the course of my career, and would be highly relevant here. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: First of all, I'd like to get back to the community in my retired life. I've been very fortunate to have a career that was fulfilling. My sense of gratitude is strong, and I just feel the need to serve. Plus, I like the way Orange County works. And I would love the opportunity to serve a County. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I am an independent thinker. I respect the opinions of others, and see myself as an active facilitator in meetings. I think that this skill helps to ensure that the full range of opinions is made clear. I also was responsible for leading inclusion and diversity efforts in a major corporation for two years. 7 Page 2 of 2 Tonya Brami Conflict of Interest: I don't see it as a conflict, but I do serve on two local nonprofit boards Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/15/2023 4:17:34 PM Date Printed: 2/20/2023 8 Page 1 of 2 Thomas Grasty Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Thomas Grasty Name Called: Home Address: 216 Vance Street Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 213-804-5378 Email: tpgrasty@msn.com Year of OC Residence: 2017 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange Literacy: Independent, community-based, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to making literacy available to all Board member, 2018-present Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment, Town of Chapel Hill: Board member, 2018-present L Jack & Ella Shaw Spiers Foundation: Private family foundation based in Charlotte, NC, focusing on medical research, education, and community outreach/assistance. Board member, 2017-present Orange Chatham Asociation of Realtors: 2022-present Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: Recognizes excellence through its annual award programs, including the Emmys, Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Engineering Emmy Awards. Television Executive Peer Group, 2001-present Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment. Appointing authority: Mayor and Town Council. Category: Town Resident. 2nd Term expires: 30 July 2025. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: If appointed, I bring to the Orange County Planning Board more than 25 years' experience in an array of industries, including film, television (DreamWorks, VH1, HBO). I also have a startup under my belt which I successfully exited in 2014 (Stroome, the web's first collaborative video editing site). Since returning to my native North Carolina five years ago, I have been working in the residential real estate space, both in Chapel Hill as well as the broader Triangle area. I have 9 Page 2 of 2 Thomas Grasty degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill (BA/Journalism); University Southern California (MA/Communications Management); IESE Business School-Paley Center for Advanced Management(AMP in Media). Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Since 2017, 1 have served as a two-term member of the Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment. During that time, I have heard dozens of variance cases regarding the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance. As a member of that quasi-judicial body I've not only gained significant subject matter knowledge on land use management, I've developed quite an interest in the interpretation and development of policy around the town's land development programs and strategies. My primary interest in joining the Orange County Planning Board is to obtain a broader perspective beyond the "stone walls"of Chapel Hill. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: During my five years on the Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment I have been exposed to, and am acutely aware of, many of the topics I believe will come before the Orange County Planning Board (appropriate and acceptable land use strategies, environmental protection, affordable housing, economic development as well as addressing and servicing the "missing middle"). I view my appointment to the Planning Board as a way to continue developing an informed point of view that can impact the broader conversation across the county. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/23/2023 12:46:12 PM Date Printed: 1/26/2023 10 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: 11 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 12 Page 1 of 2 Chris Johnston Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Chris Johnston Name Called: Home Address: 305 N. English Hill Ln. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-753-6687 Email: cojohnst@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2015 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: am currently the chair of the Hillsborough Planning Board. My term is up in May of 2023, and 1 II be term limited after serving for 6 years, but I did want to express an interest in the Orange County Planning board. 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 served on the Hillsborough planning board as a member for 3 years, a Vice chair for 1 year, and the chair for 2 years. In that time I have learned a lot about how the Town of Hillsborough handles planning and interacting with the public, and I would like to continue to learn and grow. I am term limited with my current position and would like to continue to contribute to my home area. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have experience in planning board and would like to continue to grow and learn and see how the county handles the growth our communities are seeing. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: In my time as a member of the Hillsborough planning board I have found that everyone cares about their communitity and wants it to succeed. There are generally two groups, one that would like to maintain the charm that brought them there in the first place, and the other group that wants to bring in new and exciting opportunities. Both groups have valid points, and it has been important to me as board chair to give voice to both sides. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 13 Page 2 of 2 Chris Johnston Hillsborough Planning Board Application Date: 8/22/2017 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: UNC Chapel Hill Political Science/ Public Policy major, Urban Planning Minor. Considering graduate school for a masters in Public Administration. I currently work administering IT systems at The Hill Center, a small school in Durham. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have a personal interest in town planning, as it was my focus of study in college. I think citizen involvement is critical in a well functioning and representative town government, and advisory groups like the planning board are a way for citizen Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 11/15/2022 Date Printed: 11/15/2022 14 Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Mar 02, 2022 Application Form Profile Roderick Jones First Name Middle Initial Last Name rjones8275@gmail.com Email Address 118 W Corbin St Home Address Suite or Apt Hillsborough NC 27278 City State Postal Code Home: (919) 949-7335 Primary Phone What Township do you live in? Q Hillsborough Property Zone Hillsborough Town Limits Community Involvement Mayor's Task Force for Re-imagining Public Safety (Hillsborough), Hillsborough Board of Adjustment (Served full-term - Inactive) Which Boards would you like to apply for? Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT): Submitted Orange County Parks and Recreation Council: Submitted Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT): Submitted Interests & Experiences Relevant Experience Board #1 Served on Hillsborough Board of Adj.; Mayor's Task Force for Re-imagining Public Safety (Hillsborough), Hillsborough Board of Adjustment (Served full-term - Inactive), Executive Committee for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Triad - (inactive) Reasons Want to Serve Board #1 Served on Hillsborough Board of Adj. Roderick Jones 15 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1 I am not sure of this question. Conflict of Interest Board #1 I am not sure of this question. Relevant Experience Board #2 Previous job history of working for Greensboro Parks and Recreation Reasons Want to Serve Board #2 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2 Conflict of Interest Board #2 Reasons Want to Serve Board #3 Relevant Experience Board #3 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3 Conflict of Interest Board #3 Past Service Demographics We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Age Range W 35-59 Roderick Jones 16 OC Ethnicity W African American OC Gender Identity V 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 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. Roderick Jones 17 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. W I Agree Roderick Jones 18 Page 1 of 1 Elizabeth Kalies Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Elizabeth Kalies Name Called: Home Address: 2125 N Lakeshore Dr Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919-357-6310 Email: ekalies@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2011 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: Estes Hills PTA Girls on the Run coach 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 work for The Nature Conservancy through which I have familiarity with our land protection and management work Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am particularly interested in renewable energy development and want to both understand siting and support socially and environmentally responsible siting Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Although I have an ecological and conservation background, I am also engaging in land use equity and would like to help ensure that Orange County is thinking broadly about social and environmental outcomes Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 11/11/2022 1:26:41 PM Date Printed: 11/11/2022 19 Page 1 of 1 Joseph Parrish Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Joseph Parrish Name Called: Home Address: 1250 Ephesus Church Rd, Apt. G5 Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone: 3365044195 Email: josephparrishnc@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange County Democratic Party - Messaging Committee Orange County Young Dems Rotary Club 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 am a former member of the NC National Guard and a graduate of UNC with a degree in political science. I have been a frequent attendant of a variety of local government meetings/functions and even ran for office in the state legislature in the November elections. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to have a hand in public service, either professionally or as a volunteer. I see this board as an opportunity to serve the public and as a learning opportunity that can inform my public service in the future. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/16/2021 Date Printed: 3/6/2023 20 Page 1 of 2 Nathan Robinson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Nathan Robinson Name Called: Home Address: 1900 Borland Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9193378180 Email: nathan@landmarkmp.com Year of OC Residence: 2007 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Food Distribution volunteer, local business owner, COCA (Creating Opportunities for Community Development), character education volunteer teacher, PT economics teacher Trinity School 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: My background includes engineering, human services, entrepreneurship in the business & non- profit sectors, teaching, and strategic planning. My formal education includes a BS in Physics followed by a Masters in Engineering. For 8 yrs I was a consulting engineer/project manager. Following that I started & run multiple small companies and four(4) non-profit organizations, including my wife & I living 3 yrs in South Africa interfacing with the Provincial Dept of Ed to establish an NGO focused on HIV/AIDS prevention. Since 2007 living in Hillsborough I have operated a commercial construction company, helped local schools as a volunteer teacher for both economics &character development, &started a local private school. My background & experience provides a good basis to understand development needs joined with ensuring harmonious coordination of the lives of involved people and the larger community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: My background has produced skills in coordinating people and projects, both in the private and public sectors. I understand the business world, and have extensive community service experience. I have experienced success in helping to find consensus among development& community objectives and believe this combination will be an asset toward Orange County s goals. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 21 Page 2 of 2 Nathan Robinson I ve been actively engaged in development&community projects locally and internationally. Living in South Africa for 3 yrs created an appreciation in me for the value of other people s life experiences & perspectives. I aim to listen well & help build harmonious consensus as the process of development intersects with people s lives. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Application Date: 11/20/2020 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have experience in property development, engineering, and entrepreneurship. My background includes also includes human services, entrepreneurship in the business & non- profit sectors, teaching, and strategic planning. My formal education includes a BS Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: My background has produced skills in coordinating people and projects, both in the private and public sectors. I have experience in the permitting of projects, approval process, and best practices development. I understand the business world, and have ext Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/16/2021 Date Printed: 4/22/2021 22 Page 1 of 3 Saru Salvi Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms Saru Salvi Name Called: Home Address: 506 SILVER FOX CIR Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-259-3323 Email: sarusalvi@nc.rr.com Year of OC Residence: 2004 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: African American Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Appointed to Hillsborough Planning Board Appointed to Hillsborough Water & Sewer Advisory Board Guardian ad litem volunteer Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I recently resigned from the OC Affordable Housing Board I was appointed to the Town of Hillsborough Planning Board recently. Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I hold an MBA, and have personally experienced an evaluation appeal. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: There are so many people who own and live in homes for years if not generations. The rapid rise in property values is driving up property taxes. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I handled my mother's property(in another state) until she died. The property tax was a huge burden on her finances. I was constantly looking for programs within the state, county and city that would decrease her tax burden. I also handled the finances for a family trust that held property that was in the family for 4 generations. Again, there was a large increase in property taxes over the years. Conflict of Interest: 23 Page 2 of 3 Saru Salvi Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have lived in OC since 2004. The growth in the county is exploding. I saw this in my hometown. In order to control how the area grows, it requires input on what can happen if zoning is changed. There are things that some people may think could not happen, when in reality it can...like increasing density and not height. Some think the density can t be done but it can and will with special approvals and then change to height. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to help growth in Orange County to continue but be smart. I want to help preserve the lifestyle that we sought by moving here. Money is not everything. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: My experience of seeing a small town grow into a place with tall buildings, housing affordably issues, over crowded school and traffic may help with the planed growth of OC. Conflict of Interest: Advisory Board on Aging Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I hold an MBA and an MS, Regulatory Affairs, and have managed project budgeting. When working, I was required to budget large multi-facet clinical trials for our department to assure that all elements were accounted for. For example, a cancer study required extra dollars to cover elements that were more expensive for that type of study vs a common cold study. I also handled all of my mother s finance which included senior funding sources and services. Like the VA Elder Care program, Medicaid for people whose income was over the limit and Medicare Hospice designation, There were many free or cheaper vendors for things like converting tub/showers to walk-in and then wheelchair accessibility or installing grab bars. I also helped to interview caretaker services and then the candidates they presented. Being a young senior could help the Board to hear about issues that were not thought of. I have already helped friends with reaching out to the Department of Aging for their parent. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I enjoy sharing knowledge of resources and helping to make people s live a little easier. I just shared information about the VA Elder Care Program, so now her parents are going to receive an addition $1,800 a month. Very helpful since my friend was paying for everything. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I came from a working class family. After my divorce, my two children were on Aid For Dependent Children, WIC, food stamps, and lived in public housing. The experiences I have had in my life have opened my eyes to issues that some may never have thought of. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Hillsborough Planning Board Application Date: 9/28/2021 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been leaving in the Hillsborough extraterritorial Jurisdiction area since 2004. 1 have served as President of a HOA in Oceanside CA with more than 350 homes, dealing with the sub- divisions growth, enforcement and budgeting. I have an MBA in fin 24 Page 3 of 3 Saru Salvi Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As I move into retirement, which is planned for January 2021, 1 will have to time to dedicate to community activities. Conflict of Interest: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Application Date: 10/12/2020 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 990744288 Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: At one time I lived in public housing and received government housing assistance. Conflict of Interest: I understand the need for affordable housing. It can be very difficult to find, especially in an expensive area. I also understand the concerns of neighborhood people who are afraid to have lower income populations around them. Having experienced gove Other Comments: This application was current on: 6/8/2022 10:53:05 AM Date Printed: 6/9/2022 25 Page 1 of 2 Jeff Scott Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Jeff Scott Name Called: Home Address: 1520 Park Lane Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-815-8254 Email: jgscott0@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2014 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Hillsborough Planning Board AIA Triangle Design Awards Committee AIA National Advisory Panel AIA National Conference on Architecture Peer Reviewer AIA Triangle Education Outreach Committee Registered Architect in State of NC Member, Construction Specifications Institute Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am currently an active member of the Hillsborough Planning Board. I have served on this board for 2-years and have enjoyed being a part of the process. I also have several years of architectural background in civic/justice projects at the state and local level. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a resident of Hillsborough and Orange County for over 5-years, it is important to me to understand how I can help the community understand the process. The planning process can be confusing (even to me), so hearing everyone s thoughts and opinions are very helpful. I understand people s trepidation and concern about changes in this community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: 26 Page 2 of 2 Jeff Scott Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As an architect, affordable housing is always a critical topic of concern. I practiced in residential architecture at the beginning of my career. I have also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte, Asheville, and Raleigh/Durham. My previous experience working with general contractors and construction managers also allows me to understand the ramifications of costing, constructability, and project management. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Affordable housing is a very important and apt topic locally and nationally. As an active professional in this region, I continue to see how this area is being shaped for both the positive and negative. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I believe that the diversity I could bring to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board could certainly be an asset for Orange County. Having lived in other communities in this state (Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham), as well as having spent time studying abroad in Italy and Germany, I have seen a variety of strategies that address housing. In many instances this housing has been shaped by how the urban or rural fabric is shaped. Orange County has the opportunity to really be a leader in driving affordable housing strategies forward as the county grapples with issues of growth and long-term planning strategies. I have seen this while working on single- family and multi-family residential projects and how the divide between building types is critical. Having seen how other communities grapple with affordable housing is also very important to me. Affordable housing is always a very difficult and contentious topic. I have previously been a part of a design/build architectural studio that focused solely on designing and building a home for a low-income family. I have seen how carefully and thoughtfully the process can be executed. Much of the process comes down to creating an architecture of decency for the people that inhabit these homes. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Application Date: 8/10/2020 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Having served in the Hillsborough Planning Board, I see the issues of concern when planning is at odds with the property owners. Typically this has always been something remedied without resorting to BOA but it seems like an interesting process. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: My architectural/planning background would help me in serving on this board. I also believe I have the fair and impartial temperament to serve. Having served as a project architect and manager for numerous projects, I see where conflicts come in and how t Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/19/2021 Date Printed: 4/22/2021 27 Page 1 of 2 Erie Smith Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Erie Smith Name Called: Home Address: 103 Sunset Creek Cir Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 9192592100 Email: Erle@ErleSmith.com Year of OC Residence: 1998 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Carrboro Citizen Academy Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange Unified Transportation Board 2016 - 2018 Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: OUTBoard representative for Chapel Hill 2-16-2018 Director Supply Chain Strategy Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a retiree, I have available time to devote to my community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I feel that my membership would bring to the board a perspective of someone who has lived in 6 states, 3 countries and in several decades. My work experience includes over 30 years of international corporate experience, a term on the OUTBoard and as a father raising two children in Orange County. I have executive experience that will help with challenging decision making and detail data gathering and assessment. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Carrboro Board of Adjustment Application Date: 4/13/2021 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My experience as a corporate executive has prepared me to contribute to the towns goals and objectives. In particular, my experience with supply chain optimization is useful experience. 28 Page 2 of 2 Erle Smith Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a retiree, I have available time to devote to my community. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/13/2021 Date Printed: 3/6/2023 29 Page 1 of 2 Whitney Sneed Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Whitney Sneed Name Called: Home Address: 6023 Sneed Rd. Rougemont NC 27572 Phone: 91-977-05293 Email: whitneysneed@hpw.com Year of OC Residence: 1987 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I currently am a Realtor with Coldwell Banker- Howard Perry & Walston and my office is located in downtown Hillsborough. I also work at The Service Department, Inc. which is an automotive shop in Hillsborough. I do not currently volunteer with any community groups but I am interested in getting involved with my community. I have worked and lived in Orange County my whole life and would like to help my community grow and prosper. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have lived and worked in Orange County all my life. I have a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, and Business Management. I am also a Realtor based in Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As someone who has lived and worked in Orange County all my life I would like to volunteer my time and expertise to help my community grow and prosper. As someone with experience dealing with business management I believe I could be an asset. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As a realtor and a service advisor for an automotive shop, located in Hillsborough, I encounter people from all walks of life. I consider myself a people-person and I love interacting with a diverse group of people. As I said before I have grown up in Orange County and would like assist in the growth of my community. Conflict of Interest: 30 Page 2 of 2 Whitney Sneed Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have lived and worked in Orange County all my life. I have a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, and Business Management. I am also a Realtor based in Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As someone with experience dealing with housing in the community I feel like I could be a great asset to this board. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: With a background in real estate I am getting a firsthand look at seeing the struggles of buyers and new homeowners trying to get into the area of Orange County. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/25/2023 10:40:06 AM Date Printed: 1/26/2023 31 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Meeting Times: 7:00 pm First Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Perdita Holtz Meeting Place: TBD Contact Phone: 919-245-2578 Positions: 12 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners.This board studies Orange County and surrounding areas to determine objectives in the development of the County.It prepares and recommends plans to achieve that development, including the suggesting of policies,ordinances,and procedures.It reviews development applications and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.It holds regular monthly meetings and may attend quarterly public hearings with the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Adam Beeman I Chair First Appointed: 12/12/2017 Gender Identity: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 02/17/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Cedar Grove Twnsp Expiration: 03/31/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: Cedar Grove Township Number of Terms: 2 Mrs. Melissa Poole 2 First Appointed: 04/16/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 02/16/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Little River Township Expiration: 03/31/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Little River Township Number of Terms: 1 Lamar F. Proctor, Jr. 3 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 02/16/2021 Gender Identity: Male Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 02/16/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Cheeks Township Expiration: 03/31/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Cheeks Township Number of Terms: 1 Steven Kaufmann 4 First Appointed: 05/24/2022 Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 05/24/2022 Ethnic Background: Other Residency Req: Bingham Township Expiration: 03/31/2024 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Bingham Township Number of Terms: Mr David Blankfard 5 First Appointed: 03/07/2017 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/10/2020 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Hillsborough Twnshp Expiration: 03/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Hillsborough Township Number of Terms: 2 Mr. Statler Gilfillen 6 First Appointed: 05/18/2021 Gender Identity: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 04/05/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Eno Township Expiration: 03/31/2025 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Eno Township Number of Terms: 1 Monday,March 6,2023 Page 1 32 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Meeting Times: 7:00 pm First Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Perdita Holtz Meeting Place: TBD Contact Phone: 919-245-2578 Positions: 12 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Ms Charity Kirk 7 First Appointed: 02/16/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/16/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Mr Whitney Watson 8 First Appointed: 02/16/2021 Gender Identity: Male Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 02/17/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2025 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Ms. Delores Bailey 9 First Appointed: 02/17/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/17/2022 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At Large Expiration: 03/31/2023 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Elizabeth Bronson 10 First Appointed: 04/05/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 04/05/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2025 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Ms. Susan Hunter 11 First Appointed: 04/16/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Chapel Hill Twnshp Expiration: 03/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Julian Marshall 12 First Appointed: 03/07/2017 Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 03/10/2020 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2023 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Monday,March 6,2023 Page 2 33 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Perdita Holtz Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCL Contact Phone: 919-245-2578 Ms. Tonya Brami Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/15/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Mr. Thomas Grasty Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/23/2023 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: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Chris Johnston Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 11/15/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ Also Serves On: Hillsborough Planning Board Roderick Jones Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 03/02/2022 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Elizabeth Kalies Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 11/11/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Monday,March 6,2023 Page 1 of 3 34 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Perdita Holtz Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCL Contact Phone: 919-245-2578 Joseph Parrish Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/16/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Nathan Robinson Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/16/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Ms Saru Salvi Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 06/08/2022 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ Also Serves On: Advisory Board on Aging Also Serves On: Hillsborough Planning Board Mr. Jeff Scott Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/19/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Mr Erle Smith Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/13/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Carrboro Board of Adjustment Monday,March 6,2023 Page 2 of 3 35 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Perdita Holtz Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCL Contact Phone: 919-245-2578 Whitney Sneed Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/25/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Little River Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: 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