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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBryan Sohl-Conservation Commission April 30, 2018 To: Melissa Huhtala City of Ashland Recorder From: Bryan Sohl 283 Scenic Drive Ashland, OR 97520 Re: Bryan Sohl application for Conservation Commission Dear Ms. Huhtala, Please find enclosed my application for one of the openings on the Conservation Commission. I recently served on the Conservation Commission, but temporary work requirements interfered with my ability to attend the Conservation Commission's 4th Weds evening meetings. That temporary work assignment in Anchorage, Alaska at the Native Alaska Medical Center is now over, and I am again available willing and desiring to serve on the Conservation Commission. Please forward this Application to Mayor Stromberg, along with the attached letter to the mayor. Thank you for your help. Bryan Sohl N CITY OF -AS H LA N 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 melissa.huhtala(a)ashland.or.us. if you have any t questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Name Bryan Sohl MD Requesting to serve on: Conservation Commission (Commission/Committee) I Address 283 Scenic Drive, Ashland, OR 97520 Occupation Physician (retired) _ Phone: Home 541.890.3848 Work Email bsohlmfmgmac.com Fax 1. Education Background tiVhat schools have you attended? 1) Univ. of Cal.* Davis 1977-1966 (BS) 2) Univ d Cal San Diw 1"o-t964 (MD) NVIiat degrees do you hold? 1) Bachelor of Sciences - UC Davis 1980 1 v ;octc o' Medklne • UC San Diego 1984 2) Residency OB-Gyn UC San Diego 1988 3) Fellowship Maternal-Fetal Meddne UC San Diego 1998 What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position`? WaterWatch of Oregon Board Member 2008-Current UC San Diego On-Line course on Climate Change 2. Related Experience What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to this position? Medical Career - interacting and problem-solving with patients and administrators for my entire career Board Member - WaterWatc h of Oregon - Familiarity with Water issues and Water Law for Oregon Previous Term City of Ashland Conservation Commission. Member City of Ashland Ad-Hoc CEAP Committee Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such is attending conferences or seminars? Why? I do think continuous on-going training in conservation and climate issues would be important for all members of the Conservation Commission. 9!F4 L91-1 r 3. Interests I have a strong interest in working to protect I Why are you applying for this position? our environment and planet. I have previously served on the City of Ashland Conservation Commission and Ad-Hoc CEAP committee and enjoyed my time serving and felt I made valuable contributions. 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 to attend the fourth Wednesday Evening meeting of the conservation commission and also additional special meetings. - 5. Additional Information Since 1988 How long have you lived in this community? Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this position I have followed climate issues, and water issues intensely over the last decade, and have volunteered my time to make a difference regarding these issues by serving on the conservation commission previously as well as the first Ad-Hoc CEAP committee. My work with WaterWatch of Oregon has also been important to me. My work schedule (now retired) will allow me to faithfully serve on the Conservation Commission. - Date Signature Fr, i April 10, 2018 Dear Mayor Stromberg, Greetings. I recently served on the City of Ashland Conservation Commission. Temporary work requirements at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage where 1 worked for a week a month in 2017 interfered with my commitment to the Ashland Conservation Commission. Unfortunately, that week per month of work in Anchorage was usually the fourth week of the month, when the Conservation Commission meets. That temporary Locum Tenens assignment is finished and that scheduling conflict no longer exists. I have no commitments in the future for the fourth Wednesday of each month save one potential conflict in either July or August. That is not a certain conflict as the dates for that potential conflict are not yet set. I am very much wanting to, serve again on the Conservation Commission. As I enter into retirement, working on environmental issues and serving the citizens of Ashland seem to be my passion. I feel my contributions on the Conservation Commission previously, as well as my contributions on the original CEAP Ad-Hoc Committee were notable and of distinction. I am hoping you will consider reappointing me to one of the two open positions on the Ashland Conservation Commission. I would be available to serve starting at the May 24 meeting. I can be reached by email or phone or in person should you need to meet with me until Thursday April 12. I will be on vacation out of country April 12-April 29. Beginning April 30, am back in Ashland and available to meet should you desire that. During my time out of country (in Chile) I will have intermittent access to email. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Bryan Sohl 541-890-3848