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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 10-10-2023; 11 - Orange Unified Transportation Board – Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 10, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 11 SUBJECT: Orange Unified Transportation Board — Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Applications of Members for Re-appointment Application of Other Applicant Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider appointments to the Orange Unified Transportation Board. BACKGROUND: The Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) advises the Orange County Board of County Commissioners on the overall planning and programming of transportation improvements in the County. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all twelve (12) members, with representation from each of the County's townships to the extent possible. The OUTBoard does not make recommendations. The following individuals are presented for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Natalie Ziemba Hillsborough First Full Term 09/30/2026 Township (re-appointment) Art Menius Little River First Full Term 09/30/2026 Township (re-appointment Joshua Mao At-Large Second Full Term 09/30/2026 If the individuals listed above are 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 2 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 Unified Transportation Board. 3 Orange Unified Transportation Board Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Julian(Randy)Marshall Member Male White Bingham Erik Legg Member Male White 35-59 Eno Roy Shonberg Member Male White 60+ Chapel Hill Jamie Crandell Member Female White 35-59 Eno Natalie Ziemba Member Female White 18-34 Hillsborough Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Art Menius Member Male White 60+ Little River Historic Preservation Commission Joshua Mayo Member Male African American 18-34 Chapel Hill Michael Hughes Member Male White Bingham Sherry Conway Appel Member Female White 60+ Hillsborough Amy Cole Member Female White Hillsborough Gregory Woloszuczuk Member Chose not to disclose Other 35-59 Chapel Hill Adam McGovern Member Male White 35-59 Hillsborough Todd Orr lApplicant Male White 60+ Eno 4 Page 1 of 2 Natalie C. Ziemba Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Natalie C. Ziemba Name Called: Home Address: 2406 George Anderson Dr. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 970-310-4369 Email: natalieziemba@yahoo.com Year of OC Residence: 2013 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member of Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Parks and Recreation (December 2021 - present) Boards/Commissions applied for: Opioid Advisory Committee Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I graduated from UNC with my Master's in Social Work degree in 2015. While working as the hotline supervisor with Orange County Rape Crisis Center, I audited a course on substance use due to the intersection of trauma and addiction. This knowledge was directly relevant to my work with trauma survivors, training volunteers to work with trauma survivors, and supporting victims and survivors as they navigated healthcare, legal, and other service systems. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Substance use correlates strongly with past experience of trauma. I want to do anything possible to help victims and survivors of trauma regain control of their own life, which often involves interactions with legal, healthcare, and social services. In addition to supporting survivors of trauma, I would like to advocate for systems and services that are responsive to the needs of survivors of trauma while also supporting harm reduction and improved outcomes from substance use and abuse. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I want to be honest and up front that I may not contribute much diversity to the board. I am a cis- gender, white woman with stable housing and income. But through my professional and volunteer experiences, I have worked with numerous individuals experiencing substance use issues. 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? No 5 Page 2 of 2 Natalie C. Ziemba Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Application Date: 7/5/2021 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As co-director of the Philosopher's Way Trail Run, I have experience communicating with UNC forest management, monitoring weather and other factors impacting the ability to hold a race, working collaboratively to make last-minute changes to race procedure Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: The Community Center Park in Chapel Hill has been a central part of my life since moving to Chapel Hill as a graduate student in August 2013. After I finished school and moved to Hillsborough, it remained a central part of my life. Before the pandemic hit Conflict of Interest: None that I know of. I am an employee of Duke Clinical Research Institute. Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 4/5/2023 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My most relevant experience is as a car owner and a user of public transportation in Orange County. No specific training or experience in issues related to transport. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to be more involved in decisions about changes and updates to transport plans because I am directly impacted by traffic as a resident of Orange County. I have first-hand experience with the public transit available in Chapel Hill, and the public tr Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: Applied for Opioid Advisory Committee 09/20/2022 Applied for OUT Board 04/05/2023 This application was current on: 4/5/2023 3:51:15 PM Date Printed: 10/2/2023 6 Page 1 of 3 Art Menius Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Art Menius Name Called: Home Address: 4720 Green Riley Road Rougemont NC 27572 Phone: 919-675-2787 Email: art@artmenius.com Year of OC Residence: 1973 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Currently a member of the OUTBoard. Member and past president of Rotary Club of Chapel Hill. Volunteer programmer on WHUP community radio. Former member OC Historical Commission. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: OUTBoard - current (2022-2025) and previously 2014-2020 OC Historical Commission (2014-2022) Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Marketing and sponsorship director 1997-2007 for MerleFest, building media impressions from less than 10,000,000 to 256,000,000, while developing branding and growing event to 80,000 attendees over 4 days. Served on Wilkes County team involved in creating Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and received National Park Service s Gateway Community training. Former director of The ArtsCenter in Carrboro Served on and did contract work for Letcher County(KY) Tourism Board Produced outdoor festivals and indoor concerts in NC, KY, and MD. Worked with Owensboro-Daviess County(KY)Tourism Authority to create the IBMA Bluegrass Fan Fest and World of Bluegrass 1985- 1990 (both events now in Raleigh as Wide Open Bluegrass)Worked for NC Historical Sites division 1977-1981, 1985 Facility for looking at events from the customer perspective Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Tourism more and more will be a driver of the local economy in Orange County. I have the experience to contribute to this effort and a well established relationship with Visitor Bureau staff and a familiarity with their operations. As a kid growing up in Raleigh long ago, Hillsboro (as it was spelled back then) and Chapel Hill were our primary day trip destinations. My mother s family has lived in Orange County most of the 268 years the country has existed. Good knowledge of Orange County history including peer reviewed work on antebellum agricultural history and the end of the Civil War here and familiarity with historical architecture resources. 7 Page 2 of 3 Art Menius How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have a strong perspective and experience in event and cultural tourism and on using the arts and history as tourism drivers. I have considerable experience on working on tourism driving activities and organizations in other areas. I have a life time association with rural Orange County and an urban upbringing and am the rare individual who has lived in both southern and quite northern Orange County. Any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest: 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? Arts Commission Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have worked in the arts since March 1983, serving as director of The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, Appalshop in Whitesburg, KY, and founding executive director of both the International Bluegrass Music Association and Folk Alliance International. I spent ten years working full time for MerleFest in marketing and sponsorship. I currently host music programs on WCOM, where I am also board secretary, and WHUP. I formerly hosted a local arts talk show on WCHL. I have supervised non-profit radio stations, an archival repository, theatre programs, and documentary film producers and budgets up $3,000,000. 1 have nearly 50 years experience serving on non- profit board and government commissions. I served three years on the Carrboro Arts Commission. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I am deeply committed to the arts and to Orange County. The arts have been my life and continue to be as one of the world's leading promoters of music to folk radio and as an artist manager. Yet I have reached the giving back stage of my career. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I bring the perspective of more than 40 years working in diverse aspects of the cultural industries including roots, bluegrass, and Americana music, theatre, visual, documentary film, and TV. I know both the non-profit and for profit arts worlds and have worldwide connections in the folk arts. I have a life time association with rural Orange County and an urban upbringing and am the rare individual who has lived in both southern and quite northern Orange County. I bring the perspective of an arts business person and veteran arts administrator and spouse of a visual artist 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? Wife, Becky Johnson, is a visual artist. Boards/Commissions appointments: Historic Preservation Commission Application Date: 8/4/2022 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: MA in History from UNC-CH Public sector historian for NC Historic Sites 1977-1981 Historic Preservation Commission member 2015-2022 Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Commitment to completing several projects on the table during my previous terms including county markers and historic architecture book Conflict of Interest: 8 Page 3 of 3 Art Menius Historic Preservation Commission Application Date: 4/5/2016 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: BA and MA from UNC-CH in history 3.5 years as a public sector historian for NC Dept of Cultural Resources: Historic Sites Sections Several peer reviewed history publications Special concentration in history of the Regulators Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have held a deep interest in the history of Orange County since childhood and conducted original research into the Regulators for my baccalaureate honors thesis and on Scots economic activities in late colonial Orange County in grad school. I consider O Conflict of Interest: Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 8/4/2022 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I served on the OUTboard for six years including one year as chair. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To serve the community, represent the perspective of northern Orange and Little River Township. I am personally concerned about unplanned, unchecked growth rather than well managed development and preservation. Transportation planning involves expensive d Conflict of Interest: Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 10/6/2014 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have extensive experience in community economic development and community based planning. In my work with Creative Carrboro, planning a proposed arts district, and with the proposed Arts and Innovation Center I have worked closely with the Carrboro Plan Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to represent the planning interests on the transportation board. In Orange, Chatham, and Wilkes County, NC and Letcher County, KY, I have seen how transportation shapes and builds strong communities OR undos them. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/4/2022 Date Printed: 10/2/2023 9 Page 1 of 1 Joshua Mayo Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Joshua Mayo Name Called: Home Address: 2516 Homestead Road Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 9199284641 Email: ncjmayo@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1995 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: African American Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Graduate Student, UNC s Department of City and Regional Planning Transportation Planning Assistant, Town of Chapel Hill Member, Bicycle Alliance of Chapel Hill Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 10/26/2020 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am currently studying transportation planning, and have a strong interest in the subject. I have also worked for the Town of Chapel Hill as a transportation planning assistant, aiding in transportation planning activities and gaining a deeper understand Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a longtime resident of Orange County, I want to give back to the community by volunteering my time and knowledge of transportation. I believe I have an important perspective to offer on transportation issues as both a UNC student and native resident of Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/26/2020 Date Printed: 10/2/2023 10 Page 1 of 2 Todd Orr Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Todd Orr Name Called: Home Address: 204 Weldon Ridge Ct. Durham NC 27705 Phone: 919-812-0131 Email: todd.w.orr@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2007 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Unified Transportation Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am a long time resident of Orange County(16 years) and I have an interest in how transportation systems and roads can best serve the diverse needs of our county residents. My education background (undergraduate and graduate) is in business and finance. I am recently retired and my work background is in IT. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I am recently retired and want to use the increased time I now have to serve Orange County- I think the transportation systems are critical for the future of our county-for both way of life and economic development. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I am not an expert on transportation by professional background, but rather I have the experience of a county resident who uses our roads day to day. I have also lived and worked in other cities around the country and bring my experiences with both road systems and public transportation from those areas. 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? Affordable Housing Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board 11 Page 2 of 2 Todd Orr My primary experience for this board is working in the area of providing affordable housing - primarily through working for many years as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. My work with both the prospective homeowners and the Habitat organization make me deeply aware of the problems associated with the lack of affordable housing. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I am recently retired and I want to use the increased time I now have to serve my community and Orange County. As noted above, I have volunteered in multiple capacities with Habitat for Humanity and I hope I can help address, in a small way, the affordable housing situation in Orange County by serving on this advisory board. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? There are a diverse set of needs around affordable housing -from the needs of unhoused to support for low income populations, etc. I have not worked in all of these areas, but I hope I can bring the experience and viewpoint as someone who has a heart for improving the affordability of housing in Orange County. 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: 9/11/2023 5:14:17 PM Date Printed: 9/18/2023 12 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange Unified Transportation Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Nish Trivedi&EmmaLea Ange Meeting Place: West Campus Office Building,Room 204 Contact Phone: 919-245-2004 Positions: 12 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: The Orange Unified Transportation Board(OUTBoard)advises the Orange County Board of County Commissioners(BOCC) and provides information and comments on major transportation issues. Specifically,the OUTboard provides the BOCC with recommendations regarding the overall planning and programming of transportation improvements in the County. Julian (Randy) Marshall I Vice-Chair First Appointed: 10/16/2018 Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 10/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Bingham Township Expiration: 09/30/2024 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Bingham Township Number of Terms: 2 Erik Legg 2 First Appointed: 05/16/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: At-Large(Cedar Grove Township if possi Number of Terms: 1 Roy Schonberg 3 First Appointed: 03/10/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Chapel Hill Twnshp Expiration: 09/30/2024 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Chapel Hill Township Number of Terms: 1 Jamie Crandell 4 First Appointed: 12/07/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 11/01/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Eno Township Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Eno Township Number of Terms: 1 Natalie C. Ziemba 5 First Appointed: 05/16/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Hillsborough Twnshp Expiration: 09/30/2023 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Hillsborough Township Number of Terms: Art Menius 6 First Appointed: 09/20/2022 Gender Identity: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 09/20/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Little River Township Expiration: 09/30/2023 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Little River Township Number of Terms: Monday,October 2,2023 Page 1 13 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange Unified Transportation Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Nish Trivedi&EmmaLea Ange Meeting Place: West Campus Office Building,Room 204 Contact Phone: 919-245-2004 Positions: 12 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Joshua Mayo 7 First Appointed: 12/07/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/07/2020 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: Orange County Expiration: 09/30/2023 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: At-Large(Cheeks Township if possible) Number of Terms: 1 Michael Hughes 8 Chair First Appointed: 10/05/2021 Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 10/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Orange County Expiration: 09/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Ms. Sherry Conway Appel 9 First Appointed: 09/19/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 09/19/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Orange County Expiration: 09/30/2026 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Amy Cole 10 First Appointed: 10/16/2018 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 10/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Orange County Expiration: 09/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Gregory Woloszczuk 11 First Appointed: 05/16/2023 Gender Identity: Choose not to disclo Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: Other Residency Req: Orange County Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Mr. Adam McGovern 12 First Appointed: 09/19/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 09/19/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Orange County Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Monday,October 2,2023 Page 2 14 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Nish Trivedi&EmmaLea Ange Orange Unified Transportation Board Contact Phone: 919-245-2004 Mr. Todd Orr Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 09/11/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Monday,October 2,2023 Page 1 of 1