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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 Commission new applications CITY OF -AS H LAN D F EB 0 7 2017 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE Please type or print answers to the following questions and submit to the City Recorder at City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email christebgashland.onus. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Name: Daniel S. Palomino Requesting to serve on: Airport (Commission/Committee) Address: 2020 Jasmine Ave, Medford, Oregon 97501 Occuhe:ion: Avionics Manager Phone: Home 541-842-0102 Work 541-488-1964 Email dpal7l @gmail. com Fax 1. Education Background What chools have you attended? Antioch Senior High, Colorado Aero Tech, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University What degrees do you hold? AAS P? Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance. What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position? I have completed numerous credits towards a BS in Professional Aeronautics with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. 2. _R• I-ted Experience Wnat prior wo-n experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to this position? I have been working in the aviation field as both an Aviation Maintenance Technician and/or Avionics Technician for the past 20 years. For the last 3 years I have been an employee of JLC Avionics, an aviation business located on the Ashland Municipal Airport 1 have extensive experience in donating my time in a volunteer capacity. I am a certified instructor for the State of Oregon Hunter Education Program and am officially considered a volunteer employee as a result. In this role, I actively attend meetings that deal with similar issues to the airport commission such as fundraising, state regulations, procedures etc. I am therefore familiar with the standard operating procedures of public forum meetings. In my managerial capacity I am used to dealing with people, problem solving and listeni-i ; to different points of view. Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such as attending conferences or seminars? Why? Yes. Continued education and training has been and still is apart of my career. As part of my job, I regularly receive training via webinars, on-line training video%ourses and attend convention and trade shows geared specifically towards Aviation. 3. Interests Why are you applying for this position? As a resident of the Rogue Valley, and an aviation employee I have a great interest in the operation of the airport and its continued growth and benefit to our community. I want to help support the airport and have an active part in shaping its development in a positive way for the whole community. 4. Availability Are you available to attend special meetings, in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings? Do you prefer day or evening meetings? Yes. Day meetings are preferred. 5. Additional Information How long have you lived in this community? I moved to the Rogue Valley July 2007. Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this position Since my arrival to the Rogue Valley, I have striven to be a participating member in the community. Being on this commission is another way I can give back to the local area. I have been an employee of JLC Avionics for the past three years. As an employee of a business located at Ashland airport, I see first-hand how the decisions made by the city council and the airport commission can have an impact on airport operations and~those that rely on it for a living. I want the airport to be a success and to be of positive benefit to the local community, and as such I want to be a part of the organization that helps that happen. I also feel that being an employee of a business on the field gives me a different perspective from some of the other commission members. I am in a unique position whereby through my employment I have extensive contact with pilots and other persons who utilize the airport and its facilities and as a result I hear other perspectives that perhaps would not normally be considered by commission members. As an individual with extensive experience acting as a liaison between public and state, I am confident in my abilities to serve on this commission. ,Z- 7- X017 / Date Signature /r CITY Of -AS H LA N D APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO MA`s CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE Please type or print answers to the following questions and submit to the City Recorder at City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email christcb'a a,hland.or.us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sheets if necessary. 11 Name CA Al n h 1a N ~ ~ ~ g V Requesting to serve on: f,y't -Pb A 7- (Commission/Committee) Address J 6 Q / C 1? L 5 T V e S A L 14 tv b (o Occupation d? e T) P Q2 Phone: Home ~~f-l tf O 4 Work Email ' V 1+0 L C 0 Fax 1. Education Background What schools have you attended? -9,41V V-6-6 9T-1}1-1~ What degrees do you hold? What additional training or education have ou had that would apply to this position? ~I~Yo~2 } ~,ZL ~31c~~E 04 6GivC~L 172-1?,~7 4 2. Related Experience What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to this position? ,e1?j5Slrr--& % _FP-47NSf )aRT W z)RK&aes 61 Al) G N Z G eA-L S-OS- l/VT-&YTi -rAL ~EPP6- StN7* TI V 71Vq Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to h, a}'e further training in this field, such as attending conferences or seminars? Why? r ~,s' 4y r V~2 T U O L 10 TO Z ,CA~ /i/ i1VAN, 3. Interests ' Why are you applying for this position? Vim' T -O S y t~ N ~l -'z Y1 .1- I~ I I 9 4. Availability Are you available to attend special meetings, in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings? Do you prefer day or evening meetings? Tr~ /VO l~RK~`.rti~ 5. Additional Information How long have you lived in this community? o Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this position N ~-fil 01✓~ FLd~; V) O4 f-7 4- lI 14 L Z4-130 P- /,j!~A ge &TH G r a 4 jvn Mfr 9~r v y~ 3/)7/)7- Date gnature ;':1 CFwFo d M launching Pa q . r i~ March 9. 2017 Ms. Barbara Christensen City Recorder Ashland City Hall 20 East Main St. Ashland, OR 97520 Dear Ms. Christensen: I am submitting the attached application for the vacant seat on the Housing and Human Services Commission. I am committed to public service, and would welcome the opportunity to work with this Commission on the issues related to homelessness, affordable housing, and a broad array of human service needs. As you will see from my application and Vita, I have had a full career in working with runaway, homeless and at risk youth, before entering ministry 10 years ago. I founded a ministry in Berkeley, CA, called the Launching Pad, which has since expanded to several other cities, including Ashland. This ministry serves emerging adults, ages 18-35, and supports them in building inner resources and practical skills. For the past 3 years, we have been working with spiritually oriented young adults in Ashland. We are affiliated with Centers for Spiritual Living. Because I hear so frequently from these young adults about the challenges they face in finding affordable housing in Ashland, I began working with Karen Logan in exploring creating a Tiny House Village, as one possible solution to this issue. I am interested in hearing from other housing advocates about other proposals, and learning what may be done to make Ashland a place that welcomes young adults and young families. I have also been a landlord, and managed rental properties. I understand the complex concerns of property owners and managers, as we work with a right housing market. Please consider my application, and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, CRev. Dr. Linda Reppond Senior Minister PHONE (206) 409-2440 The Launching Pad 258 A Street #236 E-MAIL lindareppond@gmail.com Ashland, OR 97520 WEB srrE launcingpad.us FACEeOOK Facebook.com/launchingpad CITY OF -ASHLAND APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE Please type or print answers to the following questions and submit to the City Recorder at City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email christebk).ashland.onus. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Name Rev. Dr. Linda Reppond Requesting to serve on: -Housing and Human Services _ (Commission/Committee) Address 95 Coolidge, Ashland, OR Occupation minister Phone: Home_206-409-2440 Work 206-409-2440 Email lindareppond@gmaii.com Fax 1. Education Background What schools have you attended? Pacific School of Religion, School of Spiritual Leadership, Portland State University, University of Washington. What degrees do you hold? _DMIN, emphasis on Young Adult Ministry, 2015; MA Consciousness Studies, 2007; BA Journalism, 1973. What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position? Extensive Training in social services programming, fundraising and administration. Trained in Strategic Planning and Board Development. Skilled in compassionate communication and creative problem-solving. 2. Related Experience What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to this position? 10 years as a minister, working with youth and young adults, including 7 years as Senior Minister of the Launching Pad, a ministry of Centers for Spiritual Living, serving emerging adults in 4 different communities, including Ashland. 32 years as a non-profit leader and executive director, working primarily with runaway and homeless youth. Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such as attending conferences or seminars? Why? I would welcome training, online or by attending conferences, to become more skilled in any areas pertinent to the work of the commission. PEA, 3. Interests Why are you applying for this position? Because of my work with young adults in Ashland, I am intensely aware of the how they are impacted by the shortage of affordable housing. I have recently begun working with the Ashland Tiny Houses Project, and am interested in this and other creative solutions for affordable housing. For my entire career, I have worked with city, county, state and federal bodies in a variety of roles, and I value citizen involvement in creating the city we want to live in. I have also owned rental property, and have a good sense of issues facing landlords and property managers. 4. Availability Are you available to attend special meetings, in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings? Do you prefer day or evening meetings? I am available for special meetings and regularly scheduled meetings. I prefer day meetings, but evenings can work also. 5. Additional Information How long have you lived in this community? 1.5 years, a frequent visitor for 35 years. Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this position I believe that it is important to proactively plan for the future, and to bring all the diverse perspectives to the table, especially when we are addressing the issues of housing and human services. I have a strong background in strategic planning, and am a skilled facilitator. I am, by nature, a networker and a community builder. I believe that my spiritual training leads me to be a listener and a mediator. I am coming with no "axe to grind" or specific agenda to move forward. I am willing to work with the Council, the city staff and the rest of the Commissioners in a collaborative and cooperative manner. Date Signature ~r, VITA LINDA REPPOND 95 Coolidge St. Ashland, OR 97520 C. (206) 409-2440 lindar ppond a,amail.com PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND 2010-Present Senior Minister, Launching Pad, Ashland, OR, Berkeley, CA, and St. George, UT. Founding minister for a unique young adult spiritual community, which began in Berkeley, CA, and expanded to include two additional communities. Includes classes, spiritual practice, intentional living communities, mentoring and entrepreneurial support for emerging adults. My role includes being the vision caster and spiritual leader, as well as fundraising, teaching, providing spiritual direction and encouraging community among young adults. 2006 - 2010 Director, International Youth and Family Ministries, Centers for Spiritual Living, Golden, CO. Coordinated and supported all ministries to youth and families, including Sunday morning curriculum, camps and conferences, and training for ministers, youth directors and teachers. Promoted positive youth development, and building bridges with other organizations who share a vision for youth making a difference. 2000 -2006 Owner- The Broad View, Seattle, WA. Provided strategic planning, marketing, business and project management for small businesses and non-profit organizations; individual spiritual coaching, public speaking and group facilitation. The Broad View hosted a monthly inspirational and networking event, Lunch for Your Soul that brought together business people from all walks of life who are choosing to live and work consciously. 1988 - 1998 Executive Director - Special Olympics Washington, Seattle, WA. Provided leadership and organizational management for a statewide program of sports training and competition for over 9,000 athletes with developmental disabilities. Responsible to raise funds and manage $4.5 million budget, build and empower work teams with over 13,000 volunteers, 35 paid staff, and multiple branch offices. Directly managed accounting, fundraising, human resources, program and office management departments. 1985 - 1987 Project Director - Resources for Abused Youth Project, National Network of Runaway and Youth Services, Washington DC. National project to increase the linkages between runaway centers and children's trust funds. Provided training and technical assistance to programs nationally, and authored a book on adolescent abuse prevention program models. 1980 - 1985 Executive Director - YouthCare, Seattle, WA. Directed agency serving runaway, homeless and street youth. Responsible to raise funds for and manage $1.1 million budget, provide support for board of directors, and manage 30 staff. Brought national recognition to the issues of teen homelessness and street kids, and developed model programs for care. As the sole staff person responsible for fundraising, I researched, wrote and managed grants for city, county, state, federal and private foundation funding. 1976 - 1980 Consultant - Small business and human services. Provided Board and Staff training and consultation in organizational development, team building and fundraising. Developed training materials and format, and offered workshops in Salem, Portland and Seattle. Contract grant- writing for several organizations, resulting in over $10 million in new foundation and public sector grants. EDUCATION Portland State University, Portland, OR, 1973. BA, General Studies/Journalism Holmes Institute, Los Angeles, CA, 2007. MA, Consciousness Studies Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA, 2015. DMin, focus on Young Adult Ministry PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Ordained Minister, Centers for Spiritual Living, 2007 - present. Licensed Spiritual Practitioner, Centers for Spiritual Living, 2004-present. Ministers Council, Centers for Spiritual Living, currently Treasurer, formerly Chair and Conference Chair, 2012-Present Advisory Board Member ReGeneration Ministerial Scholarship Fund, Centers for Spiritual Living, 2012-present. Board of Directors, Ashland Tiny House Village Project, Vice Chair, 2017. Board of Directors, Seattle Men's Chorus/Seattle Women's Chorus, 1996-2002. Steering Committee, Classical Action, joint Gala fundraising project of Seattle Symphony, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Opera and Seattle Men's Chorus, 1999. Advisory Board, Behavioral Sciences Institute, 1996-2002. Board of Directors, National Association of Special Olympics Professionals, 1992-97, Vice Chair, Professional Development Chair and Secretary. Certified Trainer, BoardSource, formerly National Center for Non Profit Boards Certified Trainer, Special Olympics International Board Training Series. Certfed Trainer, University of Oklahoma Advanced Course for Residential Child Care Workers Certified Trainer, Love and Logic Parenting Certified Trainer, Social Artistry Training with Dr. Jean Houston Mark Haneberg, J.D. 657 Prim Street Ashland, OR 97520 (541) 488-4719 Barbara Christensen 17 March 2017 City Recorder City Hall, 20 East Main St. Ashland, OR 97520 (541) 488-5307 RE: Application for Housing and Human Services Commission America has seen tremendous advancement in science and technology over the past few decades, and I believe the door is wide open for yet greater changes. It is possible to peak through that door and see what lies ahead. The realm of science and technology relates to our housing issues in exciting ways, and if we would just put these issues at the center of housing policy, we could make smart decisions for the future. This is true despite the news that our nation will be defunding many science programs. The future of self-driving cars, 3D-printed houses, robots in the workplace, renewable energy, and other dramatic changes is inevitable. A San Francisco company 3D-printed a 400-square-foot house at a cost of $10,000. Robotics is increasingly being used in manufacturing, and it's clear that bringing back manufacturing to America's cities will not solve our labor force problems. Robots are even supposed to take over fast-food customer service. Many more of our traditional low-paying jobs will disappear. Self-driving cars will be safer and more efficient than human-driven cars, and cars will become more energy-efficient as new electric-car technologies improve. Perhaps we'll be hailing a self-driving car to come and pick us up for errands and work instead of keeping two cars in the garage. If we're not instead taking some form of new and improved form of mass transit, which, for a small city like Ashland, might be a really great bus system that everyone wants to use instead of just the people who for one reason or another cannot drive. All of these things will affect the future of our city. And we should learn to live in the future, not hang onto the past. Perhaps we need to be more like King Louie in Disney's Jungle Book, and embrace the new "red flower." For him, it was fire. In technology, we have new fire. The cities that have it will get ahead. Developed during a technological era that now seems ancient, our statewide planning goals are a solution for the gas-guzzling sprawl of the 1970s. Ashland, like every other American city, was built primarily for the automobile. Our ancient housing laws do not anticipate electric, self-driving cars. They do not anticipate other new forms of transit and transportation. They do not anticipate 3D printing. They do not anticipate affordable solar power that can charge electric cars, or electric bicycles, and even homes on-site-without a power grid. They do not anticipate the new revolution of robot manufacturing and artificial intelligence. Statewide Planning Goal 10 envisioned a state where people at nearly all income levels had housing they could afford. Affordable housing is defined by HUD as costing no more than 30 percent of income. According to recent studies, 47 percent of people living in Ashland spend more than they can reasonably afford for housing. Ashland is already crippled by its housing shortage. Young people have to leave in order to find good jobs or an affordable place to live. One of our largest employers, PLEXIS Healthcare Systems, had to leave because of the lack of affordable housing for its employees. When people are burdened by housing expense, they do not have resources for other necessary things-like health care. I cannot think of a worse public policy than making housing too expensive. Ashland decided during the Regional Problem Solving process to solve its housing crisis with infill and higher densities on very expensive land. That approach may have seemed good at the time, but it has failed simply because the land was too expensive. I am interested in implementing Goal 10 and in solving our housing crisis. We need to have the kind of housing mix that enables forward-looking businesses like PLEXIS to be here. We need to keep our city vibrant with young people and families. That means having the full array of housing options for different income levels. It's time to begin planning for the future. If people could live in $30,000 robot-manufactured solar- powered homes, could Ashland and its surroundings be a sustainable home for us and for future generations? If large segments of human employment are going to be displaced by technology in the foreseeable future, shouldn't we start thinking about how to prepare for a post-employment world? We need to think outside of the box. Will more people specialize in heirloom crop production? Will more people create organic farms? Will some people maintain our forests with thinning and controlled burns? Will people rotate in and out of the jobs that remain, so that the best aspects of work and leisure are shared? When people must be out of work, will they engage in non-profit activities? Will they pursue education? Or will we exist in shanty towns and slums, like the camps along Bear Creek and the dreadful parts of Medford, whiling away our time drugged in virtual reality wonderlands? Many people may think it's too hard to make such dramatic changes. But it is not too hard. We should do pilot projects. We should engage the non-profit sector, and we should physically anticipate and explore our future possibilities. Perhaps ScienceWorks would like to have the first 3D-printed house in Ashland at its facility. We should see how well the new technology works. We have ideas, with all the information we have today, about what is likely to occur in our near future. Uncertainty may seem to be a disturbing constant, but it is also a container of infinite possibilities. We can shape our future by exploring all kinds of options. Being mindful about the future can enable us to avoid dreadful mistakes. We know that we have opposites in our history. We have enslaved; we have set free. We have killed; we have healed. We envision a more perfect union that values life, liberty, and community involvement as the pursuit of happiness. Some people are gifted to do clever things with math and with algorithms-the new fire. All of us can use new inventions and technologies to build or to destroy. I suggest we prepare now for tomorrow, explore freedom, reject policies that burden people with housing they cannot reasonably afford, and act for the benefit of our community and in favor of our descendants. It may be that Ashland's purchase of the 846-acre Impatrice Ranch was accidental genius. Originally purchased for spraying effluent, the property is a south-facing slope with solar potential and a 425-acre- foot water right. Whereas property in Ashland costs about $450,000 per acre, Ashland paid less than $1,100 per acre for the ranch. It has potential for trails and for conservation. It has potential for a new type of housing-affordable, solar-powered housing. It may be that our statewide planning goals were accidental genius. Originally formulated to stop urban sprawl on high-value farmland in the Willamette Valley, the goals trapped housing within difficult-to- expand boundaries. The goals limited the availability of land in our cities and inflated its cost while deflating the cost of land outside cities. The Impatrice Ranch property is not high-value farmland. It's not good ranch land. It is cheap and not valuable for any real economic use that must exclude humans. It may be ideal for solar farming-as long as people are allowed to live on the farm. Ashland could purchase other property for affordable housing-if the state made it legal to do so. Poor- quality land zoned for exclusive farm use is available. High-density affordable housing with a great bus system would be a tremendous benefit to our city, enabling new, forward-looking firms to come to Ashland, because there would be someplace for their employees to live. People who already own homes in Ashland may feel insecure about any proposal for affordable housing-because an adequate supply of affordable housing may stall the current inflation of their investment. In reality, a city that is vibrant and thriving could only benefit their investment. So let's get ready by visualizing and embracing the future, by understanding its likely impacts, and by preparing our community to be resilient and to have options built to accommodate the best of what our future can hold. A high-functioning community has a true marketplace of ideas and skills. It used to be that crime and illegal drugs were the only market open 24/7. Today, information, educational and learning opportunities, and entertainment are available 24/7. Affordable housing, education, and a marketplace of ideas make for a safe, intelligent, educated, problem-solving community. These things preserve all the values and amenities we enjoy today-the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, ScienceWorks, SOU, our nearby natural resources. Affordable housing will renew Ashland, as these shared values will attract people, educational institutions, and businesses that want to be in a thriving city. We should pursue technological placement, not displacement-meaningful work, not methamphetamine. Our area should be preserved, conserved, and stewarded because it is beautiful and valuable in a natural state. But some areas are ideal for development that can attract software startups and technology entrepreneurs. We should not rest until we have robots walking down the street in our 4th of July parades. There is a sweet spot with technology. It may be that, with health care, for example, doctors with intelligent computers will be better doctors. Integration is the key. No one wants to just consult a computer instead of a doctor-and yet, a doctor may be able to help you more if he has access to a computer program that will help with diagnosis and treatment. So with housing. It would not be helpful to subordinate human needs to technological growth. But technology can serve our needs and make our lives more productive. It can allow humans to thrive in a new kind of city. Let's preserve our natural and cultural resources and our history, and let's, in addition, create a future space, and see if people, with the help of artificial intelligence and automated manufacturing, can be better people. Let's chew on that for a while. These are a few reasons why I would like to serve on the Housing and Human Services Commission. Thank u, Mark Haneberg CITY OF ASHLAND APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE Please type or print answers to the following questions and submit to the City Recorder at City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email christebn,ashland.or.us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Name Mu r 14un e e r A Requesting to serve on: 17p wi~'IU17 -~?r✓ILeS (Commission/Committee) Address LS-1 PCI M S-" Occupation CC Il re j Phone: Home S q - ` 35 0 " u -715' Work Email /hd han erg G~ 7, l . Cvm Fax 1. Education Background r/ What schools have you attended? tmle(D {z oc Co% rajo U/1/iOers' 0T 1 - a What degrees do you hold? Ud JO✓09a / /.SM What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position? 2. Related Experience What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to this position? As a.7 0-~10"Wcl l Vblundeere~ _b hell, ) ak7s-e eis ( h a-cla e~S --o4d -lloqel o as Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such as attending conferences or seminars? Why? SS /S - u c~r~rl r PCc oC ld for/YIA 00 lS OJOIL Af (51✓I ll,-7P /~f r7 ObV)o4eS ~Ae deed -Cor moo>i c~~~C'renG~s or Se,►~lr~a~s. MAR 17 2017 1 3. Interests / J j Why are you applying for this position? Aea-(e acid rn)~ aR'Q ~ 1T~oY! l eiiet 7~ m kre c -Gr m>1 anaael` 4. Availability Are you available to attend special meetings, in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings? Do you prefer 'day or evening meetings? ye__ ~ Lc7 ~IrS~_T,1 - Y? re+eT Pxz,2 a In g Inee-Ile941S 5. Additional Information How long have you lived in this community? % ? ZeCr. ' Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this position 7 -,2 ol -7 Date Signature CITY OF -ASHLAND APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE Please type or print answers to the following questions and submit to the City Recorder at City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email ciin iet) If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Name: Tonya Graham Requesting to serve on: Housing and Human Services Commission Address 2007 Mae Street Ashland, OR 97520 Occupation Executive Director - Geos Institute Phone: Home 541.488.1688 Work 541.778.0718 cell) Email: tonyagraham89@gmail.com Fax: None 1. Education Background What schools have you attended? Occidental College, Southern Oregon University, Northland College, Goddard College What degrees do you hold? B.S. in Biophysical Environmental Studies (Northland College) MA in Community Development (Goddard College) What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position? My master's thesis investigated what aspects of sustainable community development are best addressed at the home, neighborhood, and community levels. I believe that knowledge would be useful to this commission. 2. Related Experience What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to this position? I do quite a lot of work with communities to help them adapt to changing climate conditions in ways that are equitable for disadvantaged people and address, where possible, chronic social and economic issues. Housing and human services are always a significant aspect of those issues. By taking a whole community approach, we are often able to help communities solve problems in novel ways. Housing and human services are complex issues and I believe my experience working to solve community issues in other contexts would transfer well to issues being addressed by the Commission. Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such as attending conferences or seminars? Why? It is always advantageous to continue to be trained and to learn from peers in any endeavor - professional or civic. If I were to be named to the Commission, I would read books that share the best, up to date thinking on the issues facing the Commission in preparation for service. And, if an appropriate conference or online network is available, I would consider going if I thought it would bring needed additional skills or ideas to my work on the Commission. prFAAA 3. Interests Why are you applying for this position? I have seven children, five of whom are in college and have very little chance of being able to return to Ashland to raise their families. I have watched other family members struggle to find affordable housing in Ashland and seen friends of my children sleeping 8 to an apartment because there is no housing available or it is simply too expensive. Related to this are the issues of homelessness and the difficulties people face who constantly live on the brink of homelessness. I am particularly interested in ensuring that elders, children, and other vulnerable people have the housing security and services they need to live a good life. While we need to have crisis services, we also need to address these issues in the long-term, and that means investment by public and private entities. 4. Availability Are you available to attend special meetings, in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings? Do you prefer day or evening meetings? I prefer late afternoon or evening meetings over meetings scheduled in the middle of the work day, but I do have some flexibility if workday meetings need to happen from time to time. The current schedule for meetings works well for my schedule. I am willing to attend special meetings as needed and will be available for them as long as I am part of the scheduling process. 5. Additional Information How long have you lived in this community? 20 years Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this position. I have led and participated in many committees in both my professional and civic life. These experiences have taught me how to work well with a variety of diverse people, disagree respectfully, and participate in meetings in ways that help keep them moving efficiently. I have written successful grants from the federal government so I have a solid understanding of the granting process and the limitations that often come with government funding sources. Finally, I am experienced at strategic and tactical planning as it relates to long-term goals and identifying the short-term objectives that need to be met in order to meet those goals. That planning experience includes financial planning related to project and program budgets. Thank you for considering my application to serve on the Housing and Human Services Commission. 31 I ►-T Date Si ature ON Melissa Huhtala 332 Meadow Drive Ashland, OR 97520 (541) 499-2900 I was excited to read about the current opening as City Recorder for the City of Ashland. I think you will find I am an exceptional candidate for this position. I have 8+ years with public and government based jobs. I have been the custodian of all City records for the last 6 years at the City of Talent. I am very knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks, Publisher, 0365, Outlook and Laserfiche. I am familiar with most other programs and I also am great at website maintenance. My strongest assets include working with people, managing tasks, improving processes and can deal with conflict in a positive manner. I am a very quick learner and always eager to learn more. I am driven to provide high quality and valuable product. I offer exceptional attention to detail and have great communication skills. I found that with all my jobs my co-workers have become like family. I get along great with others and I think I have the personality and drive that is ready for this job. My accomplishments and qualifications are detailed in my resume. I appreciate your taking the time to review my credentials and experience. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Melissa Huhtala CITY OF MpR1- -AS H LAN D APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE Please type or print answers to the following questions and submit to the City Recorder at City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email christeb(a;ashland.or.us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Name Requesting to serve on: ~~~~j►O,r~'/~/~'p /,Simission/Committee) Address eex o2~/ Occupation Ay/ zpibl6' ~~j~e✓~ ~ Phone: Home !J ~Q Work 9 9 4 -,X 57 Email ~ Ge, f'~id ~ /J!el,~ /!G7'~ Fax 1. Education Background _ What schools have you attended? uG bAo 1 5 tees! What degrees do you hold? e'eveol_ pV&S,01~ 4 yeq JB~° 40,0AJe- F--A4- '41V --q,4 1AV 6WI Wi4d /S 9911&2 Aid f/1vT/ ~Ll 01 d` ,0062 What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position? +0- 2n21AS' m reT .P!E 7W,5-7 L1 Tjj 50 lV®Al 6I'~iel C~¢~ Sd, e~i9oJ✓!Ce /J5T/A19~%/g 4 N/~f G/JG'/.P/(~~ ~ifJ 2. Related >✓xperience What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to this position? ~V l1'cD J✓~+ Q~~D 1"2 'P_.r cs icf.vJ.ttJ6 ,of'1 /Shc4,e _ 4,eu Div G'J T J 7W-6 s9/eP®2T G'4fyt :3.1- y64ws o-iv 7J6- -lie G,s~t,01 6vgA117l Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such as attending conferences or seminars? Why? er/i~i.2S 0~1~-Y~ ~~f-ll~it/7 /d'~ e~-!~T /tom vT~~i'~f~✓.t~iil/~' 'y 3. Interests Why are you applying for this position? ~Vi fr.~/ 7'~1 ~S'd,~~ /I~I~~i ~ic,~~~ pt~ :d'L~s-~✓.~/J /r/+6 GQl~ ~ 4. Availability Are you available to attend special meetings, in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings? Do you prefer day or evening meetings? -J rl 5. Additional Information How long have you lived in this community? Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this position Z/V ✓4& 1a CAW Date Signature ~ar, 1 March 2017 RECEIVED MAR 2 Barbara Christensen, City Recorder Ashland City Hall 20 East Main St. Ashland, OR 97520 RE: Planning Commission Position I am interested in being considered for appointment to fill Roger Pearce's seat on the City of Ashland Planning Commission, which will be vacated April 30th, 2017. Enclosed please find my completed application. Thank you for your attention and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Ch ' e Fernlund 1579 Woodland Dr. Ashland, OR 97520 541-482-1772 fernlund(&hotmail. com CITY OF -ASHLAND APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE Please type or print answers to the following questions and submit to the City Recorder at City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email christe gashland.or.us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Name: Christine Fernlund Requesting to serve on: Planning Commission Address: 1579 Woodland Drive, Ashland Occupation: Retired Home Phone: 541-482-1772 Email: fernlund@hotmail.com 1. Education Background What schools have you attended? Southern Illinois University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Northwestern University What degrees do you hold? BA in Psychology (Learning Theory) M Ed in Special Education (Early Childhood) MS in Electrical Engineering (Information Technology) What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position? Business Process Re-Engineering at Siemens AG Personnel and Financial Management at IBM 2. Related Experience What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to this position? • Managing a $52M branch office • Supporting an $1813n US operations division • Annual Global Architecture Review (5-year corporate planning) • Domestic and International network implementations Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such as attending conferences or seminars? Why? Only if the need for some specialized skill is identified. FEr, 3. Interests Why are you applying for this position? I have some useful skills to offer. I would like to learn more about city government and expand my involvement in the Ashland community. 4. Availability Are you available to attend special meetings, in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings? Yes Do you prefer day or evening meetings? No preference. 5. Additional Information How long have you lived in this community? 7 years Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this position Previous volunteer activities in the Rogue Valley: • Ashland AAUW (American Assn of University Women) - Treasurer, 3 yrs. • FOTAS (Friends of the Animal Shelter) in Talent - Vice President, 2 years • Habitat for Humanity in Medford - Habitat ReStore cashier • Ashland Hospital - volunteer database • AI F F - box office • Court Advocate in Jackson County • Jackson County Commissioner race - database for Kevin Talbert's campaign 1 March 2017 Date Signature OAI&II RECEIVIED FEB CITY OF ASHLAND APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE Please type or print answers to the following questions and submit to the City Recorder at City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email christebna ashland.or.us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Name Kat Smith Requesting to serve on: Transportation Commission (Commission/Committee) Address 770 Faith Ave Ashland OR Occupation Mental Health Counselor Phone: Home 541.326.7517 Work Email ladybikesafety@amail.com Fax 1. Education Background Lane Community College, Southern Oregon University, and What schools have you attended. ort an tate niversity What degrees do you hold? Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Adventure Leadership as well as a Master's Degree in Social Work. What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position? I'm a trained bicycle safety instructor through both the Bicycle Transporation Alliance and the League of American Bicyclists. I've attended Safe Routes to school conferences as well. 2. Related Exoerience What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to this position? I'm a former bicycle safety instructor with the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, City of Eugene Outdoor Program, Rogue Valley Transportation District and the League of American Bicyclists. I was a Transportation Options Coordinator with RVTD as well as a former Ashland Bike Swap Coordinator with The City of Ashland Parks and Recreation. Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such as attending conferences or seminars? Why? Yes. It would be great to stay up-to-date on the latest information regarding bicycle, pedestrian, and skateboard infrastructure, safety, and education. ON . 3. Interests Why are you applying for this position? To help create a safer place for elders, adults and children to bike, walk, skateboard, and bus in our community. 4. Availability Are you available to attend special meetings, in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings? Do you prefer day or evening meetings? Yes Available on Monday or Tuesday mornings and Monday, Tuesday and Thursday eve. 5. Additional Information How long have you lived in this community? Since 2006. Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this position I hold a master's degree in social work from Portland State University. As a social worker, I strive to raise awareness regarding the challenges faced by marginalized and oppressed populations as well as help identify and remove barriers that prevent people from accessing resources. IhI)I--?- ` Date Signature OF , CITY OF -AS H LAN D APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE Please type or print answers to the following questions and submit to the City Recorder at City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email christeb@a ashland.onus. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Name: Sapphire Stoner Requesting to serve on: Tree Commission (Commission/Committee) Address: 101 Pine Street Unit A Ashland, OR 97520 Occupation: Full-Time Student/Part-Time at the Ashland Outdoor Store Phone: Home: (530) 966-6475 Work: n/a Email: sapphirestonerga gmail.com Fax: n/a 1. Education Background What schools have you attended? Butte College, Chico CA Southern Oregon Universes Ashland OR What degrees do you hold? Associates Decree of Behavorial and Social Sciences (2015) Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy (Spring 2017) What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position? I have learned from Professor Pat Acklin, for example and many others in classes such as Land Use Planning Ecological Economics and Sustainable Development, and Environmental Policy. I have gained both historical knowledge of the area and knowledge of what Ashland is today. Related Experience What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to this position? I have lived in Ashland and worked at the Ashland Outdoor Store for a little over a year now. Working at an outdoor store in Ashland has forced me to learn a lot about the area and what surrounds us in order to better serve the seasonal tourists the PCT hikers, and ultimately local community members I feel prepared to work with the community's needs. Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such as attending conferences or seminars? Why? I think further training could almost always be beneficial in this field Anvthin~ involvin the environment and human interactions with it is constantly changing. POWWFANA, 2. Interests Why are you applying for this position? Joining the Tree Commission excites me for many reasons For example, I will gain valuable experience serving the community at the city level providing me experience and insight into the inner workings of city government ...1t will also allow me to be involved with community development while nurturing and protecting the natural resources that help make up Ashland. Availability Are you available to attend special meetings, in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings? Do you prefer day or evening meetings? I would be able to attend special meetings in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings. I would prefer evening meetings. 3. Additional Information How long have you lived in this community? 1.5 years Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this position Please refer to attached resume Date: 3/9/2017 Signature: Sapphire Stoner ~r, Sapphire Stoner sapphirestoner@gmail.com (530) 966-6475 March 9, 2017 Position: Tree Commission Barbara Christensen, I am a current Environmental Science and Policy major at Southern Oregon University. I have chosen to pursue a career in the environmental studies because I believe it is important to understand the environment that we live in. After all, the environment is what we make it. I chose Environmental Science and Policy as my major after realizing that all I need to be happy is the great adventure of the outdoors. Being outside doing the activities that I love to do is what makes me feel fulfilled. I believe I have the right set of values for the Tree Commission because I care about both what's good for the Earth and for the people. Not only am I motivated to protect our natural resources, I am also compassionate towards others and have a desire to listen. To be presented the opportunity to work alongside people who are passionate about their community sounds ideal to me. I have the right kind of personality for a community orientated position because I am a dedicated hard worker and believe in serving everyone who calls Ashland, Oregon home. I am young, optimistic, and downright full of energy to put into a project and get other people excited. I believe I am equipped for this position and I hope that you can see that, too. Thank you for your time and consideration as a potential candidate for the position. Sincerely, Sapphire Stoner Sapphire Stoner sapphirestoner@gmail.com (530) 966-6475 March 9, 2017 Position: Tree Commission Barbara Christensen, I am a current Environmental Science and Policy major at Southern Oregon University. I have chosen to pursue a career in the environmental studies because I believe it is important to understand the environment that we live in. After all, the environment is what we make it. I chose Environmental Science and Policy as my major after realizing that all I need to be happy is the great adventure of the outdoors. Being outside doing the activities that I love to do is what makes me feel fulfilled. I believe I have the right set of values for the Tree Commission because I care about both what's good for the Earth and for the people. Not only am I motivated to protect our natural resources, I am also compassionate towards others and have a desire to listen. To be presented the opportunity to work alongside people who are passionate about their community sounds ideal to me. I have the right kind of personality for a community orientated position because I am a dedicated hard worker and believe in serving everyone who calls Ashland, Oregon home. I am young, optimistic, and downright full of energy to put into a project and get other people excited. I believe I am equipped for this position and I hope that you can see that, too. Thank you for your time and consideration as a potential candidate for the position. Sincerely, Sapphire Stoner Sapphire Stoner 101 Pine Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 (530) 966-6475 sapphirestoner@gmail.com Obiective To gain work experience. I can bring enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility, good work ethic, and use my skills obtained through my past employers and field work. Education Southern Oregon University G. P. A 3.7 Graduation 2017 Bachelor of Science Environmental Science and Policy Relevant Courses Env Policy/Impact Analysis Oceanography Maps/Cartography/Geospatial Land Use Planning Principles of Meteorology Ecological Econ/Sust Devlpmnt Env Data Analysis Conservation in the US Sust and Natural Resources Awards Honors List 2014, 2015, 2016 Maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average for the quarter while maintaining full time enrollment status and a part-time job off campus Work Experience January 2016 to Present Ashland Outdoor Store Ashland, OR • Balanced a part-time job while being a full-time student. • Collaborated with eight other coworkers to ensure highest quality performance. • Addressed customer and owners' needs and expectations to the fullest. • Presented enthusiasm, local geographical knowledge of the area with both experience and knowledge in specific activities. January 2014 to July 2015 Tea Bar and Fusion Cafe Chico, CA • Balanced a part-time job of thirty plus hours a week while being a full-time student. • Collaborated with at least twenty employees to ensure highest quality performance. • Discipline and ability to balance multiple tasks at once while in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to serve food to a customer within ten minutes of ordering during a $1200-dollar hour. • Sustain high performance level for completion of shift. • Problem solve and think critically in stressful environments to ensure maximum efficiency. Field Work April 2016 to June 2016 Vernal Pool Data Analysis Ashland, OR • Research for Environmental Data Analysis class. Collected data on vernal pools on top of our local lower table rock and recorded dwarf wooly meadowfoam populations. • Data collected over the course of several trips out to the site was used to run a Poisson distribution and aid in a research paper at the end of the term. Research April 2016 to June 2016 Morel Mushrooms Ashland, OR • Evaluated how the active human spreading of morel mushroom spores in Southern Oregon impacts morel mushroom populations. • Considered current mushroom management strategies and figuratively applied researched management strategies to morel mushrooms in Southern Oregon. Applied Project October 2016 to June 2017 Indigenous Plant Garden Ashland, OR • Build and plant an ethnobotanical garden at Southern Oregon University's Farm. • Develop an educational curriculum that articulates the cultural and ecological significance of the plant species selected as well as create an internship position. Internship January 2017 to April 2017 SOU Bike Program Ashland, OR • Balanced eight hours of internship credit while being a full-time student and working a part-time job. • Educate students on alternatives modes of transportation. • Promote bike safety, awareness, appreciation, and sustainability. • Support other interns and staff within ECOS (The Ecology and Sustainability Resource Center at SOU) on their projects. Skills • Skillful in Microsoft Word applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) • Knowledge with GIS software (ArcGIS, GrassGIS, Quantum GIS) • Capability to utilize social networking platforms (FaceBook, Instagram) CITY OF -ASHLAND APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE Please type or print answers to the following questions and submit to the City Recorder at City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email christebAashland.onus. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Name Jim Falkenstein Requesting to serve on: Tree Commission (Commission/Committee) Address 540 Lakota Way occupation Property Master Phone: Home541-708-0185 Work 818-468-2849 Email Falkenprops@gmail.com Fax 1. Education Background What schools have you attended? Michigan State University University of Michigan What degrees do you hold? BS in Forestry MA in Film & Television What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position? Nothin 2. Related Experience What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to this position? In Tree Removal Consultant at I&M Electric in southern Michigan USES Plot Survey contractor in the Siuslaw National Forest Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such as attending conferences or seminars? Why? Alway good to get more information I've been away from Forestry for 25 years. 3. Interests Why are you applying for this position? I love this community and have a background and interest in trees. I visit Tree Commission hearings in my spare time and feel that an energetic new voice might be helpful. 4. Availability Are you available to attend special meetings, in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings? Do you prefer day or evening meetings? Absolutely. Evenings are alway better. 5. Additional Information How long have you lived in this community? 5 years Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this position I have visited Ashland for 20 years, always with the intention of moving here and getting involved in the community. 5 Years ago I bought a place, and since then have been working in Los Angeles while spending al my spare time in Ashland. My wife is here full time, an am winding down my obligations in LA. At the end of March 2017 1 have a break in employment 1-28-2017 Date ignature City of Ashland Recorder's Office Attn: Barbara Christensen RECEIVED FEB - 6 2W 20 E. Main St. Ashland, OR 97520 27 January 2017 Adam Airoldi 197 Morton St. Ashland, OR 97520 Ms. Christensen, Please find enclosed my application for the Ashland Tree Commission. I am interested in serving on the Commission to work for the beneficial management of trees in our community. One of the things I enjoy about Ashland is the prominent urban forest, with many wooded areas and large mature trees throughout town. I appreciate the work the Tree Commission does in considering tree placement and preservation in development projects, and look forward to serving with the many dedicated residents on the Tree Commission. I have been the City Arborist in Medford since 2013, and act as the staff liaison to Medford's Tree Committee. My goals as City Arborist in Medford include improving the health and resiliency of Medford's urban forest through tree diversity and preventative maintenance. I am a certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and have a Master's Degree in Forest Ecology and Management from Michigan Technological University. Thank you for considering my application and I look forward to speaking with you. Sincere Adam Airoli CITY OF -ASH LAIC D APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE Please type or print answers to the following questions and submit to the City Recorder at City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email christebna ashland.or.us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. 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