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Appointment to the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) Board of Directors
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Town Council to consider making an appointment to one of the Town’s seats on the OWASA Board of Directors.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cathy Dorando, 918-7309
INFORMATION: A nine-member Board of Directors governs OWASA. The Chapel Hill Town Council appoints five, the Carrboro Town Council appoints two, and the Orange County Board of Commissioners appoints two Board Members. The OWASA Board adopts the annual budget; sets rates, fees and charges based on cost-of-service principles; approves bond issues to fund capital projects; makes policy decisions; and appoints the Executive Director, General Counsel and independent auditor.
The Town of Carrboro has two seats on the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors. Currently, Yinka Ayankoya and Robert Morgan are serving as Carrboro’s representatives. Robert Morgan’s second and last term expires on June 30, 2021 and is ineligible for reappointment. Appointments to full terms are for three years.
Applications were received from Melody Kramer, Emily Oglesby, and Robert Campbell. After review of applications, it was noted that Robert Campbell lives outside of Town of Carrboro and does not qualify for the appointment.
Ballots will be emailed to the Town Council.
Current OWASA demographics are included as attachment B.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Town Council adopt the attached resolution making an appointment to the OWASA Board of Directors.