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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-12-2023 Work Session; 3 - Affordable Housing Advisory Board – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 12, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 3 SUBJECT: Affordable Housing Advisory Board — Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Application of Person for Reappointment Applications of Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Affordable Housing Advisory Board prioritizes affordable housing needs and assesses project proposals. The Board also publicizes the County's housing objectives, monitors the progress of local housing programs, explores new funding opportunities, and works to increase the community's awareness of, understanding of, commitment to, and involvement in producing attractive affordable housing. As a general practice, this board has decided not to make recommendations for vacancies going forward. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15) At-Large members. The following individual is presented for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Olivia Fisher At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2026 (reappointment) 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. 2 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 Affordable Housing Advisory Board. 3 Afforable Housing Advisory Board Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Andrew Robinson Member Male African American 35-59 Chapel Hill David Parrish Member Male African American 60+ Chapel Hill Dion Graham Member Male African American 35-59 Chapel Hill Hasan A.Abdullah Member Male Other 35-59 Chapel Hill Economic Development Advisory Board Holly Meschko Member Female White 60+ Hillsborough Hunter Beattie Member Male White 35-59 Bingham Board of Equalization and Review Kela Kexel Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Lynn Nilssen Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Mariela Hernandez Member Female Hispanic 35-59 Chapel Hill Mary Towell Member Female White 35-59 Little River Matthew Arlyn Member Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Matthew Ferguson Member Male White 18-34 Bingham Olivia Fisher Female White 35-59 Bingham Adult Care Home Community Advisory Member Committee Paula M.Kotarakos Member Female White 35-59 Cheeks Sarah Adams Member Female White 35-59 Hillsborough Andrew(Kyle)Myers Applicant Male White 35-59 Cedar Grove Andrew Semmes Applicant Male White 35-59 Hillsborough Beth Akers Applicant Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Hugh Page Applicant Choose not to disclose White 35-59 Chapel Hill Jeanette Benjey Applicant Female lWhite 60+ lHillsborough Whitney Sneed Applicant Female lWhite 35-59 1 Little River 4 Page 1 of 2 Olivia Fisher Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Olivia Fisher Name Called: Home Address: 4105 Westwood Dr Efland NC 27243 Phone: 984-484-9231 Email: orfisher@icloud.com Year of OC Residence: 2015 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: American Constitution Society, National Disabled Law Student Association Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Affordable Housing, Adult Care Community Advisory Committee Boards/Commissions applied for: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have served on the Affordable Housing Board in recent years, I resigned due to schedule conflicts in my last academic term. I have my MSW and am a 3L law student at NCCU. I previously supervised an independent living program for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. I have also worked with underhoused adults in a program based HUD program an din a community-based HUD program. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Affordable housing is a necessity. I want to be able to help those in my community access affordable housing and to know how to advocated for community accessibility. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have helped people navigate services for most of my career and have an understanding of both how the system can work and hwo the system can create barriers. Conflict of Interest: None Boards/Commissions appointments: 5 Page 2 of 2 Olivia Fisher Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Application Date: 2/18/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have supervised group homes in my previous role at work. I am familiar with resident rights, as well as the responsibilities and limitations of guardianship. I have a background in social work, including working as an Options care manager in Pennsylvani Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to work to ensure that seniors and other vulnerable adults are served in appropriate settings where their dignity, autonomy, and humanity is honored . Conflict of Interest: I work with Residential Services Inc as the supervisor for their independent living program providing supports for adults in their own home. We do have group homes and a retirement community in Durham, but I am not directly involved in operations. Due to Affordable Housing Advisory Board Application Date: 3/26/2018 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: While a resident of Pittsburgh, PA, I worked with several homeless programs, as well as site and community based HUD programs. I currently work with individuals with disabilities in their own apartments and am very aware of the intersecting issues that i Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Orange County is a thriving area, but I know that accessing housing is a hurdle. I would like to have the exposure to local context to help be more involved and steer the direction of housing access in our community. Conflict of Interest: I work for a non-profit that indirectly supports people in finding housing to live more independently. Affordable Housing Advisory Board Application Date: 12/31/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: While a resident of Pittsburgh, PA, I worked with several homeless programs, as well as site and community based HUD programs. I currently work with individuals with disabilities in their own apartments and am very aware of the intersecting issues. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Orange County is a thriving area, but I know that accessing housing is a hurdle. I would like to have the exposure to local context to help be more involved and steer the direction of housing access in our community. Conflict of Interest: I work for a non-profit that indirectly supports people in finding housing to live more independently. Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/18/2022 Date Printed: 7/18/2022 6 Page 1 of 2 Beth Akers Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs. Beth Akers Name Called: Home Address: 623 Bayberry Dr. Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone: 2397389716 Email: akers.bethann@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2009 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None at this time. In the past, I have volunteered with the elderly at the Care Club of Collier County and Carolina Meadows. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: NA Boards/Commissions applied for: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I worked for many years as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I returned to school in 2015 and received a BA in political science from North Carolina Central University. Currently, I work at a local property management company as a bookkeeper and real estate broker. The company that I work for rents accepts section 8 for some of our properties and rents a couple of houses to programs for people in addiction recovery. Through my education in political science and my experience in real estate, I have a firm understanding of government operations and our community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Orange county lacks affordable housing, and I think more need to be done. Rents are currently rising, and many people can t afford to buy a house. I want to see more affordable places to rent and buy in our county. I believe that everyone deserves a roof over their head in a safe community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I respect other people s perspectives and opinions. I think this is very important because I can work well with others to achieve common goals. I have a lot of ideas about bringing affordable housing to Orange county. For example, I want to see built, smaller homes and townhomes in our community, not just huge homes that are a million-plus. If this is done, we can offer homeownership to more people. Also, we need to build affordable rentals, so people don t have to choose between paying rent or putting food on the tables for themselves or their families. Conflict of Interest: 7 Page 2 of 2 Beth Akers I am a real estate broker. I am not sure if this may be a conflict of interest. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/12/2022 7:08:28 PM Date Printed: 5/18/2022 8 Page 1 of 2 Andrew (Kyle) Myers Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Andrew (Kyle) Myers Name Called: Home Address: 724 Joseph Rd. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-801-4217 Email: Myers.ak@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2018 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Girl Scout Troop 1226 Dad Hillsborough Elementary School volunteer/supporter Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Board of Adjustment Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have a background in Project Management and Construction. I've worked in the private sector entitlement of large scale development projects. I've been in leadership roles for over 25 years at this point. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Contribute positively to my community. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I believe in principal centered leader and my perspective would bring diversity in that I understand both sides of the issues facing the board. 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? I currently work for a regional general contractor that could perform work in Orange County. Orange County Planning Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have a background in Project Management and Construction. I've worked in the private sector entitlement of large scale development projects. I've been in leadership roles for over 25 years at this point. 9 Page 2 of 2 Andrew (Kyle) Myers Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Contribute positively to my community How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I believe in principal centered leader and my perspective would bring diversity in that I understand both sides of the issues facing the board. 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? I currently work for a regional general contractor that may perform work in Orange County. Affordable Housing Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have a background in Project Management and Construction. I've worked in the private sector entitlement of large scale development projects. I've been in leadership roles for over 25 years at this point. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Contribute positively to my community How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I believe in principal centered leader and my perspective would bring diversity in that I understand both sides of the issues facing the board. 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? I currently work for a regional general contractor that could perform work in Orange County. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/22/2023 7:03:21 PM Date Printed: 5/23/2023 10 Page 1 of 1 Hugh Page Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Hugh Page Name Called: Home Address: 2525 Booker Creek Rd. Chapel hill NC 27514 Phone: 704-993-8178 Email: Hbrockpage@yahoo.com Year of OC Residence: 1971 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: UPC church, lambda chi alpha, daily Tar Heel, TBO for DHS, Legal Aid of NC Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: New Jersey Affordable Housing Act offers a model. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: North Carolina should amend its FHA statute. I could offer a draft. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have been a resident of Orange County for over 50 years but I look like I am in my 20s I think Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/23/2023 1:37:15 PM Date Printed: 1/26/2023 11 Page 1 of 1 Andrew Semmes Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Andrew Semmes Name Called: Home Address: 205 N. Nash St. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 931-529-0651 Email: andrewsemmes@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2022 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Town of Hillsborough Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member of the National Association of Business Economists Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I work as a Senior Research Analyst for Yardi Matrix, which is a data and analytics provider for the commercial real estate industry. I have focused primarily on the multifamily asset class and have forged professional relationships across the multifamily spectrum, from developers and asset management groups to housing Economists and academic advocates. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I view housing as a fundamental right where we as a society are failing. I would like to advocate and bring what experience I can to hopefully help my community on that front. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I'm a millennial who has both experienced homelessness, and who lived with his parents for many years as an adult due to the housing affordability crisis. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/19/2022 2:30:21 PM Date Printed: 7/19/2022 12 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: 13 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 14 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Affordable Housing Advisory Board Meeting Times: 6:00 pm Second Tuesday of every month Contact Person:Shaina Crump&Corey Root Meeting Place: Contact Phone: 919-245-2492 Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: <div>All members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.The Board advises the Board of County Commissioners regarding prioritizing housing needs,assessing project proposals,publicizing the County's housing objectives, monitoring the progress of local housing programs,exploring new funding opportunities,and increasing the community's awareness of,understanding of,commitment to and involvement in producing attractive affordable housing.</div> Mariela Hernandez 1 First Appointed: 12/05/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/05/2022 Ethnic Background: Hispanic Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Olivia Fisher 2 First Appointed: 12/05/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 12/05/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2023 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: Hasan A. Abdullah 3 First Appointed: 04/05/2022 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 04/05/2022 Ethnic Background: Other Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Sarah Adams 4 First Appointed: 03/07/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Mr. Matthew Ferguson 5 First Appointed: 05/16/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Mr. Matthew Arlyn 6 First Appointed: 03/07/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: Thursday,August 31,2023 Page 1 15 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Affordable Housing Advisory Board Meeting Times: 6:00 pm Second Tuesday of every month Contact Person:Shaina Crump&Corey Root Meeting Place: Contact Phone: 919-245-2492 Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Ms. Kela Kexel 7 First Appointed: 12/05/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/05/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Mrs. Mary Towell 8 First Appointed: 03/07/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Little River 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: 1 David Parrish 9 First Appointed: 03/07/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: Ms. Lynn Nilssen 10 First Appointed: 03/07/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Mr. Andrew Robinson 11 First Appointed: 05/16/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Paula M. Kotarakos 12 First Appointed: 05/16/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: Thursday,August 31,2023 Page 2 16 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Affordable Housing Advisory Board Meeting Times: 6:00 pm Second Tuesday of every month Contact Person:Shaina Crump&Corey Root Meeting Place: Contact Phone: 919-245-2492 Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Holly Meschko 13 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 12/05/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2025 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Mr. Hunter Beattie 14 First Appointed: 05/16/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham 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: 1 Mr. Dion Graham 15 First Appointed: 06/15/2021 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/05/2021 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Thursday,August 31,2023 Page 3 17 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Shaina Crump&Corey Root Affordable Housing Advisory Board Contact Phone: 919-245-2492 Mrs. Beth Akers Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 05/12/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ Also Serves On: Mrs. Jeanette Benjey Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 04/18/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ Also Serves On: Mr. Andrew(Kyle)Myers Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 05/22/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Mr. Hugh Page Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose 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: Andrew Semmes Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/19/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: Town of Hillsborough Also Serves On: 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: Thursday,August 31,2023 Page 1 of 1