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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-10-2024; 10 - Orange Unified Transportation Board – Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 10 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 Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Orange Unified Transportation Board. BACKGROUND: The Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUT Board) 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. There is also one (1) non-voting youth member. The OUT Board does not make recommendations. The following positions are presented for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Roy Chapel Hill Second Full Term 09/30/2027 Schonberg Township Michael At-Large Second Full Term 09/30/2027 Hughes BOCC At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2027 Appointee BOCC At-Large Partial Term 09/30/2025 Appointee BOCC Youth Member (non- First Full Term 09/30/2027 Appointee voting) If the positions listed above are filled, no vacancies remain. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. 2 ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: There are no Orange County Strategic Plan Goals applicable to 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 VACANT VACANT(youth) Alexander Fowler Applicant Male White 18-34 Cheeks Gregory Morris Applicant Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Todd Orr Applicant Male White 60+ Eno Gene Owen Applicant Male White 60+ Chapel Hill Chloe Pankratz(youth) Applicant Female White 13-17 Hillsborough Heidi Perry Applicant Female White 60+ Chapel Hill Kaji Rashad Applicant IMale 10ther 18-34 lCheeks 4 Page 1 of 2 Roy Schonberg Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Roy Schonberg Name Called: Home Address: 3201 Tipi Lane Durham NC 27705 Phone: 9196240207 Email: roys@nc.rr.com Year of OC Residence: 1979 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Durham Community Trail Watch Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Unified Transportation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My professional background is in IT and Project Management so I have extensive experience requesting and reviewing project proposals. We ve lived in Orange county for 39 years and have seen how growth has changed and impacted the roads. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: General interest in helping to manage the county s growing transportation needs with a particular interest in bicycling and public transit. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 2.Without knowing the current makeup of the committee/advisory board, it's hard to say how I would add diversity. I would not be adding racial diversity. I will share a little more about who I am and leave it to you or others to determine if that brings different/diverse viewpoints. I'm retired after 35 years in Information Technology in RTP. I've lived in Orange County since 1976 and for my working years I commuted to RTP daily, so I've seen quite a change in transportation needs and options in the county. I'm a serious recreational bicycle rider. I bike to Carrboro and Durham for errands, shopping, dining, etc., and I take longer rides into the County for recreation. So I bring a mix of experience riding in-town and out of town. Gasoline powered vehicles remain my primary mode of transportation. My professional work involved lots of project management and evaluation of vendor bids, budget development, and other aspects of moving large projects from the proposal stage to implementation. My interest in joining the group is two-fold: a.As a bike rider not located within town limits, I'm interested in improving infrastructure so that it can be enjoyed safely. 5 Page 2 of 2 Roy Schonberg b.As a retired resident of Orange County I'm looking for ways to give back to the community. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/31/2019 Date Printed: 12/31/2019 6 Page 1 of 2 Michael Hughes Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Michael Hughes Name Called: Home Address: 3815 Fern Creek Ln. Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-270-6462 Email: mmh@mmhpe.com Year of OC Residence: 1989 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Chairman, Orange Unified Transportation Board - CURRENT Agricultural Preservation Board - CURRENT OWASA Board of Directors - 2012-2015 Commission for the Environment 2009-2012 Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Water& Sewer Authority Board of Directors 1. Please describe, generally, your reasons for wanting to serve on the OWASA Board of Directors. I would like to be re-appointed to continue the contributions in my previous appointment to the Board. I am a North Carolina Professional Engineer with extensive consulting experience in the design, construction and operation of water and sewer utilities across the US and abroad. 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. In my prior appointment three of my specific contributions were to 1) Recommend a firm which was brought on to negotiate employee health insurance benefits with BCBS, 2) Contributed to a review of emergency plans to build a pipeline and pump station to provide raw water from the Haw River when the Cane Creek Reservoir was at a critical stage, and 3) My insistence with the support of other Board members that OWSASA re-evaluate the safe yield water supply from the reservoirs anticipating additional drought conditions in the future. 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 have professionally served in the following capacities: Department of Public Works, City of Durham (2005-2015); Owner/Officer/Director of his Engineering and Surveying Company(1991- 2005); Owner/Officer/Director of Land Development Companies (1991-2001); Senior Project Manager/Engineer, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. (1978-1991) Education: University of Notre Dame, 1976 - Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1978 - Master of Science Environmental Engineering - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 7 Page 2 of 2 Michael Hughes 1990 -Advanced Studies toward PhD. Please review my life work experiences as a Civil/Environmental Engineer on my Linkedln page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael- hughes-2288bb19/ 3. What do you understand OWASA's role to be regarding issues of growth and development? Ensure adequate water supply that meets and exceeds EPA standards for drinking water, provide wastewater treatment and sludge disposal, anticipate and provide for Capital Improvements of the infrastructure as necessary to support growth and fail-safe operation of the treatment systems, pump stations, and ensure contingency plans are in place for existential and environment risks and threats. 4. What do do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Continue the contributions I made previously as a Board member. 5. Please indicate your availability to attend regularly scheduled meetings. I am available. 6. How would your participation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? My education and work experiences as Civil/Environmental engineer bring a relevant and important perspective to the deliberations of the Board regarding OWASA a operations, Capital Improvement Planning, and ongoing construction. Boards/Commissions appointments: Agricultural Preservation Board Application Date: 9/21/2021 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Our property has been granted a Voluntary Agricultural District designation and I am interested in the preservation of farmland. In my youth my family had a farm where we raised sheep and had about a hundred yews. Each year I participated in birthing of t Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 9/21/2021 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a Civil/Environmental engineer by education with 40 years of practice in design, construction, and project management. I have BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a MS in Environmental Engineering from UNC Chapel Hill. Among Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To bring my engineering and transportation planning experiences forward to the Board and contribute to the deliberations and recommendations going forward. Conflict of Interest: None Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/14/2024 6:34:02 AM Date Printed: 2/14/2024 8 Page 1 of 2 Alexander Fowler Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Alexander Fowler Name Called: Home Address: 7006 Shale Loop Mebane NC 27302 Phone: 919-368-7661 Email: fowlera29@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2023 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: Town of Mebane City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member of St. Matthew s Episcopal Church, Hillsborough. Member of the American Bar Association. Professional Experience: Corporate Counsel with national corporation HQ in Raleigh since 2022 (co-manages internal investigations); Discrimination Investigator with the NCDOL 2021-2022. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Human Relations Commission Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I handle employment discrimination complaints daily in my current job and directly investigated wrongful termination complaints in my priorjob. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have always wanted to serve on a community organization. My wife and I have now put down roots in Orange County and I am wanting to get more involved with community issues. Serving on this board would give me the ability to exercise my skills by contributing to the needs of the county. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have served the people of the state of NC in an impartial, adjudicatory capacity, and now defend the interests of a business. I am adept at considering all sides of any particular situation. 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? If a complaint involved one of my company s employees, I would need to recuse myself. Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees 9 Page 2 of 2 Alexander Fowler Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am an in-house attorney by trade. My mother recently retired as an NC public school teacher, serving for 29 years. My father works in the business office of Surry Community College and has been in that position since the 2000s. My uncle and aunt are both department chairs at an NC community college. My uncle has been the past-president of the North Carolina Community College Faculty Association. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I understand the value of community college and vocational learning. I have taken a continuing education course at DTCC and have been living in Durham/Orange County since 2021. 1 would like to promote college education in the county in which we have put down roots. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I am under 30 and understand the desires of young students/young professionals. 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 Unified Transportation Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am adept at negotiations, reviewing contracts, and performing legal research, as my day-to-day job as an in-house attorney involves completing those tasks daily. My perspective as an attorney would be valuable to this team. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I am a public transit user and use it as much as possible when I travel. I am particularly interested in this topic, and believe that our county needs to be focused on transit as a priority item. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I am under 30 and am committed to expanding public transit/alternative transit as our county continues to grow. 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: 2/7/2024 8:47:44 AM Date Printed: 2/7/2024 10 Page 1 of 2 Gregory Morris Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Gregory Morris Name Called: Home Address: 324 Glendale Dr. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 984-999-4606 Email: bankdraught@yahoo.com Year of OC Residence: 2018 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: President, local chapter of North Carolina Wildlife Federation (Tri-County Conservationists) 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 As a writer, historian, and world traveller, I have studied transportation from urban to rural around the globe. I have researched and written about both passenger and freight infrastructure. Having lived in big cities with extensive transit (New York) and without(Houston) I know first- hand the benefits and complications of getting people to and from where they need to be. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Having lived in Orange County for six years, and having sat in traffic for all of that time, it is clear that there are granular, tactical, and strategic actions that can and should be taken to ease congestion, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. With home building booming in and around Chapel Hill, it is imperative to accelerate transportation improvements. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I bring a balanced, practical approach. Too much transport planning is centered on the car, or on unrealistic ideas. Walkable communities served by public transport are the long-term goal, but there are simple fixes to current traffic problems on the way to that goal. 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: 11 Page 2 of 2 Gregory Morris Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/2/2024 9:38:33 AM Date Printed: 8/2/2024 12 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 13 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 14 Page 1 of 3 Gene Owen Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Gene Owen Name Called: Home Address: 508 Bennett Orchard Trail Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 832-794-0168 Email: oilbunk@swbell.net Year of OC Residence: 2022 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: have not yet joined any organizations, but am starting to look at some. 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 retired senior executive from the energy industry with over 40 years of experience in that field. I was involved in such issues as strategic planning, budgeting , HR and P/L responsibility for my company. Part of my business mandate included the operational and logistical aspect of moving commodities by a variety of modes of transportation. Early in my career I was involved in Transportation planning, from an energy conservation point of view, for a state agency in New Jersey. My graduate studies was in Urban Planning and I wrote and studied, a long time ago, the possible impact of what is now known as "work from home" on the need to invest in transportation infrastructure Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have only been living in Chapel Hill for a little over a year. I have become aware of the intense interest among citizens throughout Orange County that growth needs to be thoughtfully planned out and implemented with the goal to providing a balance between the need to support economic growth and maintaining a high quality of living for residents, employers and employees. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have lived in areas that have been highly dependent on the automobile as the only means of transit (Texas for over 30 years and the NY metropolitan area) and have seen and experienced both good and bad aspects of Transportation planning and how communities are impacted. I believe that I can bring am impartial point of view to discussions and look to help achieve consensus on the issues that are brought to the board. I am looking forward to being more informed about local issues and would like to add my voice to the discussions. 15 Page 2 of 3 Gene Owen 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 do not have any real or perceived personal or business conflicts of interest if I am appointed to this board. Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have recently retired from a career in the Energy industry. I held a series of senior executive positions where I deal with such issues as strategic planning, budgeting, financial planning, investment decision making among other things. I attended graduate school at NYU in the1070's and have a degree in Urban Planning. However, my career was not focused on Urban planning, but I developed analytical skills that benefited me through out my work career. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have only been living in Chapel Hill for a little over a year after spending the last 30 plus years living in the Houston, Tx area.. One of the reasons my wife and I moved to this area is the abundance of places to go to enjoy outdoor activities. I would appreciate the opportunity to be involved in. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Being from outside the area and comin from a part of the country that did not have a robust planning function for Parks and Recreation, i can appreciate the opportunity to participate in the planning process. Also being new to the area, I have no particular bias as to what is a good or bad proposal, and can look at issues with fresh eyes and an "outsiders:" perspective. I however, I am keen to move from being an uninformed outsider to an engaged local citizen. 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 do not have any real or perceived personal or business conflicts of interest if I am 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. A long time ago I pursued a career in the Urban Planning field. I have always been interested in understanding the issues that result in development of an area. One area that has significant impact on development is water and sewer resources. I am new to the area and would like to help in guiding the use of this valuable resource. 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 have not served on any boards, but I was the President/CEO of a division of an international company for many years. In that position I dealt with all issues in running a business, from budgeting, HR, career development, collaboration with other divisions of my company, marketing, etc. 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 did volunteer work in Houston, TX for the SBA after I retired. This ended with the start of the Covid pandemic. I always like to hear different points of view regarding a problem or issue and strive to find consensus in making my decisions. I also am very familiar with quality and quantity testing which was very important to my job and is very critical to water quality and wastewater treatment strategies 16 Page 3 of 3 Gene Owen 3. What do you understand OWASA's role to be regarding issues of growth and development? Long term planning of water resources in Orange County. This is not just drinking water and other non potable water, but also wastewater management 4. What do do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Bring experience in running a very complicated business. Giving back to the community in a way that is both fair and balanced 5. Please indicate your availability to attend regularly scheduled meetings. I should be available at that time on a regular basis 6. How would your participation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Being new to the area I would hope that I can bring an objective point of view to issues and long term plans that fall under the purview of the Board Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/1/2023 5:11:45 PM Date Printed: 1/2/2024 17 Page 1 of 1 Chloe Pankratz Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Chloe Pankratz Name Called: Home Address: NC Phone: Email: Year of OC Residence: 2006 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 13-17 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 interested in city planning as a future career and care about safe, non car modes of transportation Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I want to help make a positive change for transportation in my town and experience on a board How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I live nearby to a shopping center but it has no safe path to walk there, and I know kids who walk to school over the bridge that doesn't have any sidewalk or guards. 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 Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/14/2024 3:41:00 PM Date Printed: 8/29/2024 18 Page 1 of 2 Heidi Perry Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Heidi Perry Name Called: Home Address: 407 Robert Hunt Dr. Carrboro NC 27510 Phone: 919-618-8199 Email: heidiperov@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1977 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am a board/founding member of the Carrboro Bicycle Coalition, an advocacy group in Carrboro, and am also on the board of BikeWalk NC, a statewide safe streets advocate. I have served on committees with members of NCDOT to produce a Best Practices guide as well as serving on the state's Highway Safety Plan. I help put on an annual statewide Transportation Summit geared toward vulnerable road users. I have previously served on the OUTBoard, and on Carrboro's Transportation Advisory Board. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Previously served on the OUTBoard. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Unified Transportation Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have been a safe roads advocate for over 40 years. I chaired the Bicycle Safety Task Force in 2018. 1 attend most MPO meetings for our area. I am very well informed, quite familiar with Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and the Safe Systems approach to transportation, and I am very multimodal in my transportation choices, using buses, bikes, walking, driving, and trains to get around the state. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I think I can bring a safety, equity, and environmental eye to the discussions of road changes. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? My multimodal lifestyle will bring a lot of insight into how to move people, not just cars. I have traveled using public transit in a dozen countries, and have seen how it is possible to use bus travel and bike travel to also improve car travel. 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? 19 Page 2 of 2 Heidi Perry Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 9/9/2014 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: In addition to the work I do in the community, I work with other transportation advocates, and have a good rapport with all of them. When I served on Carrboro s Transportation Advisory Board, I attended most of the Transit Partners Meetings, so I am very Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have 2 main reasons: I think Orange County is losing out on a lot of bicycle tourism dollars, and would like to see that explored. Oregon brings in over$400 million in bicycle tourism dollars, and the only thing they really have that we don t have is b Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: Originally (01/24/2007) applied for Library Services Taskforce and the Orange Unified Transportation Commission. 02/23/2012 APPLIED FOR OUT BOARD. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 407 Robert Hunt Drive is in Carrboro City Limits in the Chapel Hill Township. This application was current on: 2/5/2024 5:14:53 PM Date Printed: 2/7/2024 20 Page 1 of 3 Kaji Rashad Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Kaji Rashad Name Called: Home Address: 7122 Stratified Ct. Mebane NC 27302 Phone: 772-494-3513 Email: rashadkaji@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2023 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: Town of Mebane City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Other Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Mentor@IBM (PathFinder) Volunteers@IBM Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Background: I am an immigrant. I was born in Bangladesh but raised in Florida. I moved to NC (i.e., the RTP area) in 2019. My background exemplifies how I will bring a different mindset into the board. Experience: During my undergraduate career at the University of Florida (UF), I was on the planing board for Bangladeshi Student Association (BSA). During my tenure, I realized I enjoyed planning events. Therefore, I want to challenge myself by getting involved in the Orange County Planning Board . Education: I have formal education in Computer Engineering (BSc) and Computer Networking (MSCN). In simple English, I am an engineer at heart. One of the attributes of a high performing engineer is planning, planning, and planning. A well devised plan makes a difference between a successful outcome versus non successful outcome. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board My reasoning is simple: I want to give back to the community by volunteering my time. However, I specifically selected this board as my number one choice because I will enjoy what I am doing. As they say, you are at your best when you are enjoying your work. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? 21 Page 2 of 3 Kaji Rashad As stated in question one answer, I am an immigrant. Therefore, I will bring a different viewpoint into the board. Specifically, I will assist the board in making trade-offs since I am aware of third world versus first world community 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? Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Background: I am an immigrant. I was born in Bangladesh but raised in Florida. I moved to NC (i.e., the RTP area) in 2019. My background exemplifies how I will bring a different mindset into the board. Experience: I do not have any specific experience in parks and recreation. As stated in the Orange County Planning Board answers , I do have planing experience. Therefore, I am wondering whether I can use such experience if I am elected into this board. On a tangent, I also have communication experience. At UF, I was the Professional Development Chair for the Association of Computer Engineers (ACE). I believe I can use my top notch communication skills in any board. Education: I have formal education in Computer Engineering (BSc)and Computer Networking (MSCN). In simple English, I am an engineer at heart. I feel an engineer is curious by nature pun intended ) hence I would like to volunteer into this board and take on a new challenge. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board In simple English, I am an avid supporter for complementary parks and recreation. I am purely interested in learning more about this board then contemplating on how/where I can help as a volunteer. How would your participation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As stated in question one answer, I am an immigrant. Therefore, I will bring a different viewpoint into the board. Specifically, I will assist the board in making trade-offs since I am aware of third world versus first world community issues. (The above answer is a copy and paste from Orange County Planning Board Q3 ) 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 Unified Transportation Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Background: I am an immigrant. I was born in Bangladesh but raised in Florida. I moved to NC (i.e., the RTP area) in 2019. My background exemplifies how I will bring a different mindset into the board. Experience: I do not have any specific experience in unified transportation board. As stated in the Orange County Planning Board answers , I do have planing experience. Therefore, I am wondering whether I can use such experience if I am elected into this board. On a tangent, I also have communication experience. At UF, I was the Professional Development Chair for the Association of Computer Engineers (ACE). I believe I can use my top notch communication skills in any board. Education: I have formal education in Computer Engineering (BSc)and Computer Networking (MSCN). In simple English, I am an engineer at heart. I feel an engineer is curious by nature hence I would like to volunteer into this board and take on a new challenge. 22 Page 3 of 3 Kaji Rashad (The above answer is a copy and paste from Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Q1 Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board In simple English, I do contemplate on our transportation. I do contemplate on our infrastructure. I do want to help in fixing our outdated infrastructure (i.e., roads, bridges, etc.). I feel we made initial investment during the creation of our infrastructure but did not maintain it properly. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As stated in question one answer, I am an immigrant. Therefore, I will bring a different viewpoint into the board. Specifically, I will assist the board in making trade-offs since I am aware of third world versus first world community issues. ( The above answer is a copy and paste from Orange County Planning Board Q3 ) 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: 7/22/2024 7:24:39 PM Date Printed: 7/24/2024 23 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&Darlene Weaver Meeting Place: West Campus Office Building,Room 204 Contact Phone: 919-245-2004 Positions: 13 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 1 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: 10/17/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Hillsborough Twnshp Expiration: 09/30/2026 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Hillsborough Township Number of Terms: 1 Art Menius 6 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 09/20/2022 Gender Identity: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 10/17/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Little River Township Expiration: 09/30/2026 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Little River Township Number of Terms: 1 Thursday,August 29,2024 Page 1 24 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&Darlene Weaver Meeting Place: West Campus Office Building,Room 204 Contact Phone: 919-245-2004 Positions: 13 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Joshua Mayo 7 First Appointed: 12/07/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/17/2023 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: Orange County Expiration: 09/30/2026 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: At-Large(Cheeks Township if possible) Number of Terms: 2 Mr. 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: 60+ 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 VACANT 12 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Orange County Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Thursday,August 29,2024 Page 2 25 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&Darlene Weaver Meeting Place: West Campus Office Building,Room 204 Contact Phone: 919-245-2004 Positions: 13 Length:3 years Terms: 2 VACANT 13 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2027 Age Range: Special Repr: Youth Member(non-voting) Number of Terms: Thursday,August 29,2024 Page 3 26 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Nish Trivedi&Darlene Weaver Orange Unified Transportation Board Contact Phone: 919-245-2004 Alexander Fowler Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 02/07/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Town of Mebane City Limits Also Serves On: Mr. Gregory Morris Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/02/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: 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: Mr. Gene Owen Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/01/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Chloe Pankratz Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/14/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 13-17 Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Heidi Perry Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/05/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Thursday,August 29,2024 Page 1 of 2 27 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Nish Trivedi&Darlene Weaver Orange Unified Transportation Board Contact Phone: 919-245-2004 Kaj i Rashad Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/22/2024 Ethnic Background: Other Township: Cheeks Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Town of Mebane City Limits Also Serves On: Thursday,August 29,2024 Page 2 of 2