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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-01-2023; 18 - Orange County Housing Authority Board – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 1, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 18 SUBJECT: Orange County Housing Authority Board —Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Applications of Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Orange County Housing Authority Board. BACKGROUND: The goal of the Orange County Housing Authority Board is to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for the low and moderate income families in the County. Due to the nature of its work, the Housing Authority Board does not make recommendations for appointments. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all seven (7) members. The following position is presented for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM BOCC At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2027 Appointment If the position listed above is filled, 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 an appointment to the Orange County Housing Authority Board. 2 Orange County Housing Authority Board Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Jana E.Murdock-doherty Member Female White 18-34 Cheeks Dennis Carmody Member Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Affordable Housing Advisory Board Jenn Sykes Member Female Hispanic 35-59 Hillsborough Human Relations Commission Alice Mahood Member Female White Chapel Hill Eva Weatherly-Rosner Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Matthew Arlyn Member Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill VACANT Terri Buckner Applicant Female White 60+ Chapel Hill Carrboro Planning Board Dale Coker Applicant Male White 60+ Chapel Hill Non-resident Josie Edwards Applicant Female African American 60+ (Alamance County) Victoria Hudson lApplicant Female White 35-59 1 Hillsborough Timothy Miles jApplicant IMale 10ther 60+ IChapel Hill Kay Wright jApplicant Female lWhite 60+ IChapel Hill 3 Page 1 of 3 Terri Buckner Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Terri Buckner Name Called: Home Address: 306 Yorktown Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-672-8271 Email: tbuckner@ibiblio.org Year of OC Residence: 1976 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro ETJ Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange County Project Review Committee (Partnership to End Homelessness) Orange County Broadband Task Force Carrboro Truth Plaque Committee Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: OWASA Board of Directors Commission for the Environment Boards/Commissions applied for: Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a masters degree in instructional design and am ABD in Educational Research with an emphasis in adult education and educational economics. I have taught at two universities and one community college. Most recently, I served on a volunteer committee for the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools to review their vocational curriculum. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am deeply committed to the success of our community college system. As a project coordinator for a STEM project at Florida A&M, I counseled students who would not have been able to afford college if they had not been able to complete their general education credits at the community college. For many students, especially those in rural and under-funded urban high schools, the community college helps build the study skills and academic independence needed to be successful in a 4-year school. The community college also serves the needs of adult learners who need basic academic and technical skills. This is a population that I believe is not always well represented by academic administrators. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: 4 Page 2 of 3 Terri Buckner Orange County Housing Authority Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Three years on the Carrboro Affordable Housing Commission, years of informal participation with the annual homeless count with Carrboro police, full career of working with budgets and project planning. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have the knowledge and skills to help my community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I am a senior citizen with a physical handicap living on a retirement budget. Conflict of Interest: Carrboro Planning Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have lived in the Carrboro ETJ for 21 years, convinced the two towns and the county to authorize a Smith Level Road Task Force, learned a lot about planning and zoning when I served on the Carrboro Environmental Advisory Board Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: The Carrboro ETJ area is in the University Lake watershed. I want to protect that watershed while still helping the town grow responsibly. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I would represent the residents of the ETJ from a position of experience and an environmental ethic. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Application Date: 1/9/2018 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been photographing historical structures throughout Orange County for many years. Attended 2015 Vernacular Architecture Forum annual conference to learn more about the formal methods of historical preservation. Several American Studies courses that Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: An extra-curricular passion. Wish to help preserve Orange County history in the midst of unprecedented growth. Help find the balance between growth/change and preservation Conflict of Interest: No 5 Page 3 of 3 Terri Buckner Orange County Broadband Task Force Application Date: 12/30/2020 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I served on the Chapel Hill Information Technology Advisory Committee that recommended the town work with NC DOT to lay fiber cable when the traffic signal system was upgraded and I was the project manager on the North Carolina Next Generation Network pro Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: In today s economy, broadband needs to be treated like any other utility. Children need it for school, entrepreneurs need it to do business, everyone needs it for healthcare, paying bills, and generally living their lives. I have the educational backgroun Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/9/2023 10:10:00 AM Date Printed: 2/14/2023 6 Page 1 of 1 Dale Coker Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Dale Coker Name Called: Home Address: 220 S. Camellia St. Apartment 3 Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-265-3567 Email: ddcoker54@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1983 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Chapel Hill Community Design Commission 2000-2006 Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Housing Authority Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Civil Construction; estimating and management Lost Orange County home to foreclosure 2016 Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board To benefit the cause of affordable housing How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? See above; I have experienced homelessness; I know a fair bit about loss Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/19/2023 12:09:00 PM Date Printed: 5/22/2023 7 Page 1 of 2 Josie Edwards Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Josie Edwards Name Called: Home Address: 1112 Deerfield Trace Mebane NC 27302 Phone: 919-605-0087 Email: josieedwards@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Alamance Count Zone of Residence: Town of Mebane City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: African American Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Have remained active serving as advocate to local communities in various resources of needs. Active NCCU Alumni member. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: The Boys and Girls Club of Orange County 2016-2017 Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Housing Authority Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Master level of studies in Public Administration 2011. Internship in the Center for Homeownership and Economic Development. 2013 positions-Marketing Director, assisting unsheltered homeless re-enter jobs and shelter. Canvas for various grants and homeownership programs. 2014 administrative assistant property manager at Elliot Woods in Chapel Hill. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have been a Housing Choice Voucher participant for 20+ years with the rearing of my children, then returning upon retirement. I would like to be a part of change and building hope. Truly concerned about the future of housing. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Diversity is common in communities. Therefore opinion among groups are formed, for I have assisted many, and my commitment to serving others, where there is the lack or absence of. Often viewpoints will be among fact, rather than the eye and emotions. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: 8 Page 2 of 2 Josie Edwards Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/19/2023 2:27:00 PM Date Printed: 5/22/2023 9 Page 1 of 2 Victoria Hudson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Victoria Hudson Name Called: Home Address: 109 Bonaparte Dr Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-428-8540 Email: vhudson@orangecountync.gov Year of OC Residence: 2011 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: County employee with Environmental Health Former member of the Animal Service Advisory Board Former member of Cornwallis Hills Property Owners Association Member of North Carolina Public Health Association and other Public Health/Admin groups and local organizatons Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Animal Services Advisory Board Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Housing Authority Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked with public health and safety for 27 years. I worked regularly with the Housing and Community Relations Department, County/Town Attorneys, Building Inspections, Planners, and manage staff in the Healthy Homes program. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: This Board would give me an opportunity to use my large experience base and network to assist with project development, policy, and evaluation that is geared toward diversity, equity, and inclusion. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I work everyday with a diversity of viewpoints and must speak for the community client while protecting public health. This is what I do. Conflict of Interest: I am a County Employee. This did not create a problem when I was on the Animal Service Advisory Board, but it is notable. Boards/Commissions appointments: 10 Page 2 of 2 Victoria Hudson Other Comments: This application was current on: 11/21/2022 6:23:28 PM Date Printed: 12/2/2022 11 Page 1 of 2 Timothy Miles Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Timothy Miles Name Called: Home Address: 1002 Willow Dr. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 313-337-2268 Email: tlmsmiles@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1987 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Other Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: NAACP, National Assosication of people with disabilities, AARP Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Housing Authority Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board my human services and American with Disabilities Act background offers a board direct insight to the barriers pad face daily when looking for affordable and accurate housing. being a member of the affordable and accessible housing, work with housing providers, renters and home owners all have availed their struggles and triumph. the goal is to educate minds while shaping and molding the attitudes about differences. i had extension work on affordable housing via webinars and fair housing conference. we i was a housing testers for a year Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board i have aided and mentored several persons seeking housing. the difficulty i saw with people who are disabled has been humbling. there is no paces for this populations in shelters. to in bridging the gaps understanding and misunderstanding about people with dosbaolities needs thus generating solutions How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? racially and gender wise etc i have gains vast amount of knowledge diversity in all facets of life my view point are multi place. sharing resources , being a sounding board to the board on matters of affordable and accessible housing Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: 12 Page 2 of 2 Timothy Miles Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/4/2023 5:26:29 PM Date Printed: 5/11/2023 13 Page 1 of 2 Kay Wright Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms Kay Wright Name Called: Home Address: 113 Providence Glen Dr Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 954-218-2323 Email: wrightkayh@yahoo.com Year of OC Residence: 2019 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: LWV of Orange,Durham,Chatham counties Common of NC Seymour Senior Center activities Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None thus far. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Housing Authority Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have a Master's in Education - Mental Health Counseling and a BA in Social Work. My employment experience was with low income people who have significant housing problems observed in my many years of home visits. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I would like to give back to the community and increase my knowledge of issues/concerns regarding local concerns. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I would provide a mature viewpoint plus incites from years working with low income people. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Board of Social Services Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Please see above in the Housing section. I was employed as a Fuel Assistance caseworker. I determined eligibility for SNAP benefits and helped people obtain those benefits plus disability benefits, etc. 14 Page 2 of 2 Kay Wright Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I would like to serve the community. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have a personal employment background over many years. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors 1. Please describe, generally, your reasons for wanting to serve on the OWASA Board of Directors. I want to learn more about water and sewer issues as related to population growth in the area. I feel I have a good background by having a Master s degree and past participation on community boards. 2a. Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management. I served on the Funds Distribution Committee for the United Way where we awarded funds based on performance. I was President of The Literacy Volunteers of America in my community which involved annual budgets including hiring staff. 2b. In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. I monitored the meeting of a similar board which was tasked with water and sewer issues as part of LWV. I was on the board of a local LWV. 3. What do you understand OWASA's role to be regarding issues of growth and development? I assume growth and development have a huge impact on current and future concerns including the impacts of climate change. I do not have current knowledge of OWASA s role. I would guess the board alerts the communities in Orange County of the future impacts. 4. What do do you hope to accomplish if appointed? I hope to be a contributing member of the board. 5. Please indicate your availability to attend regularly scheduled meetings. I am available to attend regularly scheduled meetings plus any special meetings. I am retired. 6. How would your participation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have lived in several other states including Florida prior to moving to Chapel Hill. We might face a 1000 years rainfall in the future as Florida did last week. Continued development may impact future problems with providing water, sewer and other services. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/19/2023 2:54:58 PM Date Printed: 4/21/2023 15 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Housing Authority Meeting Times: 6:00 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Blake Rosser Meeting Place: Southern Human Services Center Contact Phone: 919-245-4329 Positions: 7 Length:5 years Terms: 2 Description: All members are appointed by the Board of County commissioners. The goal of the Orange County Housing Authority board is to provide decent,safe,and sanitary housing for the low and moderate income families in the County.At least one member of the Board shall be a Section 8 voucher holder. Other board members may represent the following areas of interest:real estate,development,affordable housing,municipal law,and banking. Jana E. Murdock-doherty 1 First Appointed: 11/01/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 11/01/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Number of Terms: Dennis Carmody 2 First Appointed: 12/06/2021 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/06/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 3 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2027 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: Jenn Sykes 4 First Appointed: 11/01/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 11/01/2022 Ethnic Background: Hispanic Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Ms Alice Mahood 5 First Appointed: 12/06/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 04/26/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2027 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Ms. Eva Weatherly-Rosner 6 First Appointed: 05/16/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Resident Member Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: Monday,May 22,2023 Page 1 16 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Housing Authority Meeting Times: 6:00 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Blake Rosser Meeting Place: Southern Human Services Center Contact Phone: 919-245-4329 Positions: 7 Length:5 years Terms: 2 Mr. Matthew Arlyn 7 First Appointed: 05/16/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: Monday,May 22,2023 Page 2 17 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Blake Rosser Orange County Housing Authority Contact Phone: 919-245-4329 Ms. Terri Buckner Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/09/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: Carrboro ETJ Also Serves On: Carrboro Planning Board Also Serves On: Orange County Broadband Task Force Mr. Dale Coker Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 05/19/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Josie Edwards Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 05/19/2023 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Alamance County Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: Town of Mebane City Limits Also Serves On: Victoria Hudson Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 11/21/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Timothy Miles Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 05/04/2023 Ethnic Background: Other Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Monday,May 22,2023 Page 1 of 2 18 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Blake Rosser Orange County Housing Authority Contact Phone: 919-245-4329 Ms Kay Wright Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 04/19/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Monday,May 22,2023 Page 2 of 2