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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 03-12-2024; 11 - Orange County Planning Board – Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 12, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 11 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 Applications of Persons for Reappointment Application of Other Eligible Applicant Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss 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 individuals and positions are presented for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Lamar F. Cheeks Township Second Full Term 03/31/2027 Proctor Steven Bingham Township First Full Term 03/31/2027 Kaufmann reappointment Charity Kirk At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2027 BOCC Little River First Full Term 03/31/2027 Appointee Township 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 Melissa Poole Member Female White Little River Lamar F.Proctor,Jr. Member Male White 35-59 Cheeks Steven Kaufmann Member Male Other 60+ Bingham Chris Johnston Member Male White 18-34 Hillsborough Hillsborough Planning Board Statler Gilfillen Member Male White 60+ Eno Charity Kirk Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Whitney Watson Member Male White 60+ Cheeks Delores Bailev Member Female African American 60+ Chapel Hill Elizabeth Bronson Member Female White 18-34 Cheeks Elizabeth Kalies Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Marilyn Carter Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Tonya Brami Applicant Female White 60+ Chapel Hill Ana Garcia-Turner Applicant Female Hispanic 35-59 Chapel Hill Thomas Grasty Applicant Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Gregory Husketh Applicant Male White 35-59 Hillsborough William Miller Applicant Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Christopher Moore Applicant Male White 18-34 Bingham Andrew(Kyle)Myers Applicant Male White 35-59 Cedar Grove Noah Ranells Applicant Male Other 60+ Bingham Orange County Board of Adjustment Board of Equalization and Review Saru Salvi Applicant Female African American 60+ Hillsborough Hillsborough Planning Board Whitney Sneed Applicant Female White 35-59 Little River Nicholas Stover lApplicant IMale White 18-34 Chapel Hill Carrboro Board of Adjustment 4 Page 1 of 1 Lamar F. Proctor, Jr. Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Lamar F. Proctor, Jr. Name Called: Home Address: 4601 Timberwood Trail Efland NC 27243 Phone: 919-360-6010 Email: lamarproctor@hotmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am a member of the NAACP. I am the Secretary for the Progressive Democrats of Orange County. I am active with the Orange County Democratic Party. I also work to present criminal justice reform issues in an online webinar format called Eyewitness . 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 an attorney and believe that my legal skills would be helpful, especially in reading and applying our county regulations. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to serve my community in direct participation in my local government. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As both a public defender and former prosecutor, I have represented citizens across all socio- economic strata. That and my twenty years of public service as an attorney give me a deep and wide understanding of the issues and challenges in our community. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/19/2021 9:29:52 AM Date Printed: 1/25/2021 5 Page 1 of 1 Steven Kaufmann Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Steven Kaufmann Name Called: Home Address: 2304 Davis Road HILLSBOROUGH NC 27278 Phone: 919-732-9962 Email: aikido@nc.rr.com Year of OC Residence: 1998 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Other Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Open Sky Martial Arts 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: Was a Plant and Soil Science major and environment design major and graduated with a BS in Business Administration, Accounting degree. Have had my own business in Orange county for more than 20 year, Open Sky Martial Arts. Was A Public school teacher in Orange County at Cameron Park School. Currently a part time faculty member at Duke. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to offer my services on the planning board because I care about the development of property in Orange County. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Background in business and also taught in the public school system in Orange County. Currently I teach part time at Duke University. Conflict of Interest: Not sure? I own three rental homes in Hillsborough. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/13/2021 Date Printed: 4/22/2021 6 Page 1 of 2 Charity Kirk Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms Charity Kirk Name Called: Home Address: 1329 Beechwood Ln Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 7074819137 Email: charity.kirk@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am not currently an active volunteer participant in any environmentally related community organization, but I am applying to this position because I am ready to become more locally involved. I am a member of the Triangle Land Conservancy, the NC Botanical Gardens, the Xerces Society, the Sierra Club and The Nature Conservancy among others. I am involved in local arts, particularly dance. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Climate Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: When I lived in Sebastopol California, I was a founding member and active organizer of a local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organization (BikeWalk Sebastopol). Our organization helped move forward a number of local bike and pedestrian projects. I have experience working with local government as well as a long-term interest in looking at how government can support more environmentally friendly transportation methods. Additionally, when in California, I organized and ran a LEED green building certification project for a 12-unit live-work development project. This project provides me a good understanding of the construction industry and how buildings can be more efficient. I also was an owner and manager of a bicycle shop giving me an understanding of the needs of small retail businesses. I recently completed a Masters in Industrial Design at NCSU. This degree provides me with an understanding of and respect for the needs of local industry. I have a diverse understanding of the ways in which humans impact the environment and a drive 7 Page 2 of 2 Charity Kirk to learn what others are doing as well as present, discuss and push for new ways of doing things. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to become more locally involved and feel I could make a positive contribution on this board based on my past experiences and strong interest in this area. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: When I lived in Sebastopol California, I worked for an architect for a number of years gaining an understanding of the construction industry and local planning requirements and also organizing and running a LEED green building certification project. While completing my Masters in Industrial Design at NCSU I took a number of classes in Landscape Architecture (one specifically that looked at local planning requirements)as well as a course titled Biodiversity Conservation in Urban Regions. With these courses and prior experience I know how planning policy impacts our environment and the way we live. I am interested in helping guide this process to become more considerate of the environment and of a diverse range of human needs and experiences. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to be a new pragmatic environmentalist voice on the committee. I am interested in helping craft planning policy that pushes for a more sustainable vision of the future. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have a background in performing arts and design as well as experience going through the planning and building process while working for a green architect in California. I can represent the art and aesthetic side of planning grounded in an understanding of the concrete needs of planners, developers and contractors. Having been a small business owner myself, I have a sensibility to the requirements and demands of businesses. I also have participated in bicycle and pedestrian advocacy(and my small business was a bicycle shop), so I can ask good questions about transportation and infrastructure needs. I am white and middle class now, but in middle school and high school I lived in affordable housing apartment complexes with my single mother so I also have a personal interest in providing low income housing in the area. I feel my diversity of experience, as well as my interest in understanding different perspectives, would be of value to the planning board. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/7/2020 Date Printed: 1/7/2020 8 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: 9 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 10 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Planning Board 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 Terns: 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: Chris Johnston 5 First Appointed: 03/21/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/21/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Hillsborough Twnshp Expiration: 03/31/2026 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Hillsborough Township Number of Terms: 1 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 Thursday,February 22,2024 Page 1 11 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Planning Board 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 Terns: 1 Ms. Delores Bailey 9 First Appointed: 02/17/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/21/2023 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At Large Expiration: 03/31/2026 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 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 Elizabeth Kalies 11 First Appointed: 03/21/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/21/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Chapel Hill Twnshp Expiration: 03/31/2026 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Chapel Hill Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Marilyn Carter 12 First Appointed: 06/20/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/20/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2026 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Thursday,February 22,2024 Page 2 12 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Perdita Holtz Orange County Planning Board 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: Ana Garcia-Turner Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/13/2024 Ethnic Background: Hispanic Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Mr. Thomas Grasty Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/11/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Mr. Gregory Husketh Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 10/17/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Mr. William Miller Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/26/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Dr. Christopher Moore Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/27/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Thursday,February 22,2024 Page 1 of 2 13 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Perdita Holtz Orange County Planning Board Contact Phone: 919-245-2578 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: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Dr. Noah Ranells Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 05/24/2023 Ethnic Background: Other Township: Bingham Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Efland-Mebane SAP Implementation Focus Group(BOARD NOT CURRENTLY MEETING) 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: Board of Equalization and Review Also Serves On: Hillsborough Planning Board 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: Nicholas Stover Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/23/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Carrboro Board of Adjustment Thursday,February 22,2024 Page 2 of 2