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Appointments to the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors.
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Staff:
Department:
Sabrina Oliver, Director/Town Clerk
Communications and Public Affairs
Amy Harvey, Deputy Town Clerk
Alisha Cordell, Administrative Assistant
Technology Solutions and CaPA
Recommendation(s):
That the Council make appointments to the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors for two (2) seats.
Attachments:
* Recommendation
* Ballot
* 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 Committee: OWASA Interviews
(Council Members Gu, Parker, and Stegman)
SUBJECT: Recommendation for the vacancy(s)
DATE: April 30, 2021
RECOMMENDATION: The Council Committee: OWASA Interview met on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Noon to 1:10 PM and by a unanimous vote made the following recommendation(s) to the Town Council for consideration:
* Todd Bendor, Appointment Town Resident
* David Gorelick, Appointment Town Resident
SPECIAL REQUEST(s): The Committee recommends the Council appoint Messrs. Bendor and Gorelick. However, the Committee reiterates its concern with the lack of diversity on the Board, despite Council members recruitment efforts. If Council members know of an applicant, then the Committee can interview such an individual and would recommend deferring Mr. Gorelick's appointment. If the Council does not believe that a more diverse individual can be identified in a timely manner, then the Committee recommends the Council appoint Mr. Gorelick at this time, as he provides a younger perspective.
BACKGROUND: Todd Bendor brings a strong urban and environmental planning background to support the Board. He also has solid familiarity with the Orange Water and Sewer Authority as an organization. David Gorelick also has strong educational experience in the...
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