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Appointments to the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors
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Staff: |
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Sabrina Oliver, Director/Town Clerk |
Communications and Public Affairs |
Amy Harvey, Deputy Town Clerk |
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Alisha Cordell, Administrative Assistant |
Technology Solutions and CaPA |

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That the Council make appointments to the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors for three seats.

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• Recommendation |
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• Ballot |
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• Applications |
Note: Applications submitted prior to February 20, 2018 were completed before changes were made to the application and may appear incomplete.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Council Interview Committee: Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors
(Council Members Gu, Parker, and Stegman)
SUBJECT: Recommendation for the vacancy(s)
DATE: October 26, 2020
RECOMMENDATION: The Council Interview Committee: Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors met at noon on Monday, October 26, 2020 and by a unanimous vote made the following recommendation(s) to the Town Council for consideration:
• John Morris, Reappointment
• Kevin Leibel, Appointment
• Hold seat vacant
SPECIAL REQUEST(s): The Committee recommends leaving one seat vacant to continue to recruit applicants that bring different expertise and unique perspectives.
BACKGROUND: Mr. Morris wants to continue ongoing work ongoing work on the Long-Range Water Supply Plan, management of forest lands around the Cane Creek Reservoir, and policies to promote the sustainability of the Authority and its broader community benefits. He will continue to bring a good mix of skills.
Mr. Leibel has a strong background in communication in the form of polling, consumer behavior and research, and truth telling to share the broader story. He has a community, communications and marketing perspective, which is different from the technical and professional expertise already represented.
Note: Communications and Public Affairs notes that the Council Interview Committee: Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors reviewed the following applications: Todd Bendor, Adam Haggerty, Kevin Leibel, John Morris, and Pamela Schultz. No additional applications have been received between October 26 and October 28 for the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors.
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