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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 07/01/2008 - RESOLUTION 2008-061 MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE N ITEM NUMBER: 31 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: July 1, 2008 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Wanda Krajicek SUBJECT Resolution 2008-061 Making an Appointment to the Natural Resources Advisory Board. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A vacancy currently exists on the Natural Resources Advisory Board due to the resignation of Ryan Staychock. Councilmembers Manvel and Troxell reviewed the applications on file and are recommending Phil Friedman to fill the vacancy with a term to begin immediately and set to expire on December 31, 2009. APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR CityofFodCoitins COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP NOTE: Application deadlines vary. Please check"CURRENT VACANCIES" listing for deadlines. Late applications will be kept on file for future vacancies. Return completed application to; Please type or use black ink City Clerk's Office - Please limit attachments to two pages City Hall West - For questions or additional information 300 LaPorte Avenue P.O. Box 580 call the City Clerk's Office, 416-2525 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Incomplete Applications will NOT be FAX: (970) 221-6295 considered for appointment Name of Board or Commission: Natural Resources Advisory Board Name: Philip H. Friedman Residence: 201 S Grant Ave Zip:80521 Mailing Address: Zip: Day Phone: 970-493-2959 Night Phone:970-493-2959 E-Mail Address: phltr!@fr!!.com Have you resided in the FC Growth Management Area for at least one year? *as ❑ No (see attached map) Which Council District do you live in? (see attached map) District 6 Are you a registered voter? Yes ❑No Current Occupation: Renewable energy pro!ect manager Employer:self-Solar Professional Services Prior work experience: (please include dates) Solar Professional Services. owner. 2004-present: National Parks Conservation Association. researcher. 2002-2004: Colorado State University, computer system administrator. 1991-2002: ENSR Consuftina—Fort Collins. Colorado. computer system support. 1989-1990: Loveland Controls Company, customer support. 1987-1989. Volunteer Work: (please include dates) Ft Collins Sustainability Group-2005-Drsent: Ft Collins Audubon bd of directors 2002-2ep�,r Open Space Yes! Campaign 2002: Larimer Cnty Aa Advisory Bd 2000-2003: Legacy Land Trust bd of directors 1999-2002: Heir) Preserve Open Space campaian 1999: Cities Climate Protection committee 1998-1999: Friends of Poudre bd of directors 1991-2000: Ft Collins Natural Resources Advisory Bd. Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? ❑ Yes X No If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction,the sentence imposed, whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant N/A Are you presently serving on a City board or commission? ❑ Yes XNo If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? Ensuring that the Natural Resources el continues leadership in four maior program areas. Commitment to the environment recognizes environmental protection as congruent with protecting health & auality of life. NRAB reviews innovative orograms that must be7*bWameA AeJksd&antfi ttltlN Yi+i nWo, Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do you believe this board or commission should address each issue? 1) Innovative programs put the NRD in the forefront of nationwide municipalities. We need to continue this, as I believe these programs are critical to the community--citizens, businesses, and residences. Curbside and drop-off recycling, indoor air quality programs, Climate Wise, and ZILCH loans are all examples of superb programs. They have been well accepted and are considered an integral part of what the NRD does and what the city can provide its citizens. I want to ensure that these programs remain active, viable, well received, and well utilized. p) Efforts to address community sustainability are core to what NRD and NRAB does. This is achieved via the Environmental Planning and Information Program. If community sustainability is to be important and capable of implementation, then the policy and program recommendations to boards council are crucial. As the role of the NRD has become more inclusive of many environmental issues, our community has come to expect environmental quality as a core area for city involvement and leadership. Thus, the increased responsibility in environmental planning activities needs to be continued. 3) Efforts to address climate change& local greenhouse gas emissions. I was one of the original members of the Fort Collins Cities for Climate Protection Advisory Committee convened in 1999. 1 worked with the city as a citizen & past member of NRAB to support the first in the state residential wind energy program and other conservation & efficiency programs supported by both NRD and the electric utility. Since individuals and businesses are all, in a way, responsible for GHG emissions, it is only reasonable to expect all take a hand to address the problem. The efforts need to continue. List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: As past NRAB board member. I am very familiar with the NRD and NRAB and its relation to staff, council, and the city manager. I have the background &technical understanding of the material the staff provides will provide to the board. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None Have u attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? yeyo ❑ No Comments: I have spoken with a few current board members and reviewed the September board meeting materials. I also follow the board activities acitions via material presented on the NRD web page. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a regularly scheduled meeting of the board or commission for which they are applying. Frequent non-attendance may result in termination of the appointment Signature: 6,L, Date: 2 7 O PHILIP H. FRIEDMAN 201 South Grant Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 (970) 493-2959 phifri@frii.com QUALIFICATIONS • Organizational/Analytical Skills Project management. Scheduling and coordinating workshops and training. Analyzing needs, designing action plans. • Communication Leading workshops and seminars. Developing training strategies and workshop design. Designing and writing course outlines, curriculum, and syllabi. • Writing/Editing Writing and editing reports, articles, grants, proposals, technical material. Organizing and editing complex material for publication. • Training Teaching Developing and instructing workshops, continuing education, and technical training programs. • Specific Technical Skills Feasibility, design, specification, installation, and management of solar electric (PV) projects. • Financial Management Development,management, and analysis of budgets. • Computers Computer hardware, network, and software. Knowledge of common business,Internet, and productivity applications. • Community Involvement Past and Present:Fort Collins Sustainability Group,Fort Collins Audubon Society, Legacy Land Trust, Larimer County Agricultural Advisory Board, Friends of the Poudre, City of Fort Collins Natural Resources Advisory Board, Fort Collins Cities for Climate Protection Advisory Committee. EXPERIENCE Solar Professional Services, LLC—Fort Collins, Colorado 2004-present Solar Electric(PV)Project Management and Consulting, Owner National Parks Conservation Association—Fort Collins, Colorado 2002-2004 Researcher, Writer and Editor Colorado State University—Fort Collins, Colorado 1991-2002 Computer Lab Director Consulting Fort Collins, Colorado 1990-1991 Solar Electric Training Coordinator& Grant Writer ENSR—Fort Collins, Colorado 1989-1990 Computer Support Loveland Controls Company—Loveland, Colorado 1987-1989 Technical Support& Technical Writer Poudre School District—Fort Collins, Colorado 1986-1987 Secondary Level Teacher&Grant Writer Front Range Research—Fort Collins, Colorado 1983-1985 Electronic Technician Remote Power Inc.—Fort Collins, Colorado 1982-1983 Technical Assistant Larimer County Planning Department—Fort Collins, Colorado 1979-1981 Regional Planner EDUCATION Master of Education,Adult Education and Training 2003 Colorado State University Social Studies Teacher Certification 1986 Colorado State University Electronic Technology Certification 1982 Larimer County Voc-Tech Center (now Front Range Community College) Bachelor of Science, Geography 1975 Northern Arizona University Additional Training PC/Mac/network troubleshooting 1996, 1999 Florida Solar Energy photovoltaic design workshop 1992 Battelle technical writing/documentation workshop 1991 Memberships Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association Colorado Renewable Energy Society American Solar Energy Society American Association for Adult and Continuing Education PERSONAL INTERESTS Running, swimming, cross-country skiing,backpacking, yoga,bird watching. RESOLUTION 2008-061 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD WHEREAS,a vacancy currently exists on the Natural Resources Advisory Board due to the resignation of Ryan Staychock; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make an appointment to fill this vacancy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the following named person is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy on the Natural Resources Advisory Board, with a term to begin immediately and to expire as set forth after the name: Natural Resources Advisory Board Expiration of Term Phil Friedman December 31, 2009 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 1 st day of July, A.D. 2008. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk