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DATE OF MEETING: February 14, 2012
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
ACTION ITEM
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS: # 2 A. CONFIRMATIONS
Draft Motion: I move that the Board of Supervisors confirm the following appointment with terms
expiring December 31, 2015, unless otherwise noted:
District specific appointments
1. Advisory Commission On Youth
Mike Morgan as the community member representative
2. Animal Advisory Committee
Michelle Zebrowski as the Broad Run District representative
Martha B. Rice as the Ashburn District representative
3. Cable and Open Video Systems Commission Candace L. Strother as the Sterling District representative
4. Commission on Aging
Cara Townsend as the Catoctin District representative
5. Heritage Commission
Mitch Diamond as an at-large representative
Deborah Heimburger as an at-large representative
Robert D. Gehrke as the Algonkian District representative
Lori Kimball as an at-large representative
Richard Gillespie as an at-large representative
Non-District specific appointments
6. Agricultural District Advisory Committee Kevin Fleenor
Bob Carr
7. Art Advisory Committee
Rachel D. Estrada
Paula F. Glick
8. Courthouse Grounds and Facility Committee Jeremy Payne as the Town of Leesburg representative
Clint Good
Roy Liggett
Larry Moison
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9. Facilities Standards Manual Public Review Committee Gary P.Van Alstyne
Michael Capretti
Matthew D. Kroll
10. Fiscal Impact Committee Greg Hudson
11. Water Resources Technical Committee James Emery
B. NOMINATIONS
I. Current Vacancies for District and Chairman’s Representatives:
Unless otherwise noted, appointment terms expire December 31, 2015. Additional information on
each group can be found in the Board of Supervisors’ Office. Nominations for Districts and
Chairman’s representatives are in order for the following. Staff also notes that unless otherwise
stated, existing members will continue to serve on advisory boards unless and until another
appointment is made.
1. Advisory Commission on Youth
Chairman At-Large VACANT Dulles District Randy Foleski
Algonkian District Donna Simpson Leesburg District Ahmed Saad
Ashburn District VACANT Sterling District VACANT
Blue Ridge Beth Huck Community Member Brian McMullen
Broad Run District Jim Bonifils Community Member Mike Morgan
Catoctin District VACANT
Citizens being nominated by Board members:
* Supervisor Buona is expected to nominate Jeffrey A. Goldman to the Advisory Commission on
Youth as the Ashburn District representative.
2. Animal Advisory Committee
Chairman At-Large Donna Lewis Catoctin District Leslie Sinn
Algonkian District Wendy J. Hooten Leesburg District Virginia Burgess
Ashburn District Martha B. Rice Sterling District VACANT
Blue Ridge George Washington Dulles District Drew Luce
Broad Run District Michelle
Zebrowski
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3. Cable and Open Video Systems Commission
Chairman At-Large Richard P. Biby Catoctin District Tim Dennis
Algonkian District Ward W. Fetrow Dulles District VACANT
Ashburn District John A. Footen Leesburg District Rodger Tom Seeman
Blue Ridge District Mark Foster Sterling District Candace L. Strother
Broad Run District Maureen E. Foley
4. Commission on Aging
Chairman At-Large: VACANT Catoctin District Cara Townsend
Algonkian District William “Bill”
Mahoney Dulles District VACANT
Ashburn District Theresa Ruddy Leesburg District Alvin Sowards
Blue Ridge District Sheila Kelly Sterling District Louis Luciano, Sr.
Broad Run District Charlotte Nurge
Interested citizens:
* Judith Randal has expressed her interest to be reappointed to the Commission on Aging as the
Catoctin District representative.
5. Community Criminal Justice Board
Chairman At-Large VACANT Catoctin District Verne Dickerson
Algonkian District Greg Stone Dulles District Ram Kuppuswami
Ashburn District VACANT Leesburg District Charlie King
Blue Ridge District Mark Davis Sterling District VACANT
Broad Run District Tom Pavelko
Interested citizens:
* Mark Motivans has expressed his interest to be nominated to the Community Criminal Justice Board.
His letter of interest and resume is attached.
Citizens being nominated by Board members:
* Chairman York is expected to nominate James S. Rust to the Community Criminal Justice Board as
the Chairman at-large representative.
6. Commuter Bus Advisory Board
Chairman At-Large VACANT Catoctin Disrict Steven Jessberger
Algonkian District Stacie Cayci Dulles District VACANT
Ashburn District VACANT Leesburg District VACANT
Blue Ridge District Matt Mansell Sterling District Brenda Baker
Broad Run District VACANT
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Interested citizens:
* Brenda Morton has expressed her interest to be reappointed to the Commuter Bus Advisory Board as
the Chairman at-large representative.
* Chris Bledsoe and John James Tomick have expressed their interest to be reappointed to the
Commuter Bus Advisory Board. Their resumes and letters of interest are attached.
7. Heritage Commission
Chairman At-Large Childs Burden Catoctin District Robert Constantino
Algonkian District Robert D.
Gehrke
Dulles District VACANT
Ashburn District William Wilkin Leesburg District VACANT
Blue Ridge Mark Ware Sterling District VACANT
Broad Run District VACANT At-Large Deborah Heimburger
At-Large Brown Morton At-Large Lori Kimball
At-Large Amie Ware At-Large Richard Gillespie
At-Large Mitch Diamond At-Large VACANT
Interested citizens: * Jana Shafagoj, David T. Clark and Mary P. Yakush have expressed their interest to be reappointed to
the Heritage Commission. Their resumes and/or letters of interest are attached.
8. Library Board of Trustees: (Publicizing since: December 16, 2011)
Chairman At- Large Mark Miller Leesburg District Mary V. Pellicano
Blue Ridge District Joseph Maio Appointed from former
Potomac District
Nancy Nuell
Broad Run District Larry Stepnick Sterling District VACANT
Catoctin District Daniel Morrow Appointed from former
Sugarland Run District
Lee Hadden
Dulles District Thomas A. Jensen
Interested citizens: * Koran Saines has expressed his interest to be appointed to the Library Board of Trustees as the
Sterling District representative. His resume is attached.
9. Parks, Recreation and Open Space Board
Chairman At-Large Jim Bonfils Dulles District Kristen B. Reed
Algonkian District James G. Potter Leesburg District: Earl Eck
Ashburn District Ed Zier Sterling District: Robert Grillo
Blue Ridge District Rick Stone Open Space Designee Kenneth B. Scott
Broad Run District VACANT Open Space Designee Derek Irelan
Catoctin District Stephen H. Schultz
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Citizens being nominated by Board members:
* Supervisor Williams is expected to nominate Charles Milton McKinney to the Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Board as the Broad Run District representative.
10. Loudoun County Transportation Safety Commission:
Chairman At-Large VACANT Catoctin Disrict VACANT
Algonkian District Mary Jane Spence Dulles District VACANT
Ashburn District VACANT Leesburg District Frank Holtz
Blue Ridge District VACANT Sterling District Donald Stephens
Broad Run District Tad Borkowski
Citizens being nominated by Board members:
* Vice Chairman Janet Clarke is expected to nominate Frank W. Stearns to the Transportation Safety
Commission as the Blue Ridge District representative.
II. Current Vacancies for Non-District Specific Representatives Nominations are in order for the following at-large committees, commissions and boards.
Unless otherwise noted, appointment terms expire December 31, 2015.
1. Agricultural District Advisory Committee: 8 non-district specific appointed positions. 3
Openings
Interested citizens:
* Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors reappoint current ADAC members who have
expressed interest in remaining on the Agriculture District Advisory Committee for an additional 4-
year term, ending December 31, 2015. The members who have requested reappointment are
Peter Holden, Eleanore Meredith, James R. “Randy” Baer, Jay Frankenfield, Kenneth L. Lawson,
Colonel William Kellner and Tony Cockrell. Their resumes and/or letters of interest are attached as
available.
2. Art Advisory Committee: 7 non-district specific appointed positions. 2 openings
3. Courthouse Grounds and Facility Committee: 12 non-district specific appointed positions;1
at-large opening
Interested citizens: * Existing members of the Courthouse Grounds and Facility Committee have expressed their interest in
serving for another four-year term. The members are Alice Alkire, Jesse Chou, Charles Houston and
Gary Williams. Their letters of interest are attached as available.
4. Facilities Standards Manual Public Review Committee: 11 non-district specific appointed
positions; 1 opening
Interested citizens:
* Existing members of the Facilities and Standards Manual (FSM) Public Review Committee have
expressed their interest to be reappointed for another four-year term. The members are Ed Gorski, R.
Drew Thomas, Blake Smith, Gem Bingol, and Vernon Wong. Their resumes and/or letters of interest
are attached as available.
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5. Fiscal Impact Committee: 7 non-district specific appointed positions; 5 openings
* During the review of the Capital Needs Assessment in 2011, the Planning Commission had
recommended that it also have a representative to serve on the Fiscal Impact Committee. However,
the Board would need to consider this added member as no action has been taken on this
recommendation to date. It should be noted that there is no limit to the number of members serving
on this committee
Interested citizens:
* Existing members of the Fiscal Impact Committee, Jack Winters and Ed Gorksi have expressed their
interest to be reappointed. The reappointment request of Mr. Winters and Mr. Gorski was included in
the letter to Chairman York dated December 5, 2012. The request letter is attached.
* Jay Bose has expressed his interest to be nominated to the Fiscal Impact Committee. His resume is
attached.
6. Housing Advisory Board: 12 non-district specific appointed positions; 1 opening; One non-
profit and/or faith-based service provider
7. Housing Choice Voucher Resident Advisory Board: Five members and two alternates; 4
openings
8. Landfill Special Exception Review Committee: 10 non-district specific appointed
positions; 9 openings
9. Loudoun Health Council: 20 non-district specific appointed positions; 2 openings: two local
(Publicizing since: November 25, 2010) physician representatives
Interested citizens:
* David L. Dieterich has expressed his interest to be nominated to the Loudoun Health Council. His
resume is attached.
10. Towing Advisory Board: three non-district specific appointed positions; three openings; 1
Towing industry representative, one law enforcement
representative and one citizen representative
11. Water Resources Technical Committee: 11 non-district specific appointed positions: 3
openings
Interested citizens: * Steven Pandish, Sarah Stinger and Cemile “Gem” Bingol have expressed their interest to be
reappointed to the Water Resources Technical Committee. Their resumes and/or letters of interest
are attached
Citizens being nominated by Board members:
* Supervisor Williams is expected to nominate Martin B. Sultan to the Water Resources Technical
Committee. Attachments: Resumes/letters of recommendation available at the time of packet delivery are included in each Board of Supervisor meeting packet. Information that is not available electronically can be obtained from
the Board of Supervisor’s Office. *(Some resumes are not on file). Staff Contact: Rosey Rai, Office of the County Administrator C:\My Documents\...\appointments 2-14-2012.doc
Frank W. Stearns Practice Focus Frank Stearns is a real estate lawyer who focuses on planning and zoning matters before the numerous local governments (counties, cities and towns) in Northern Virginia. He represents property owners, developers and builders before legislative bodies to obtain special exceptions, variances and/or rezoning. Mr. Stearns also represents various wireless telecommunication companies before local governments to obtain permission to build structures to distribute their services.
Prior to being in private practice, Mr. Stearns was a former Assistant Corporation Counsel for the District of Columbia and an Assistant County Attorney for Fairfax County, Virginia. In that time he gained valuable experience regarding how local governments review and analyze land use propositions brought before them by private property owners. For over 20 years, Mr. Stearns has represented these private property owners before various agencies in Northern Virginia. He has helped draft sections of local zoning ordinances and comprehensive plans for jurisdictions dealing with his clients’ businesses. He has the proven capability to design creative solutions to persuade local governments to allow his clients to develop in a fashion they desire. Mr. Stearns has lectured nationally on land use matters and other related areas of law thereby keeping abreast of new developments in and use law throughout the country.
Representative Clients Representative clients of Mr. Stearns include: Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, AT&T, Cricket Communications, Inc.; Crown Castle Atlantic LLC; Columbia National, Inc.; Restaurant Associates, Inc.; InterAmerican Hotels Corporation; Centex Homes; National Capital Land & Development, Inc.; Ourisman Fairfax Toyota; Red Roof Inns; Combined Properties, Inc.; Bank of New York; RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc./Mountainprize; Legal Sea Foods, Inc.; Walton Street Capital, LLC; Vornado REIT; Realty Development Services, LLC; RealTech; Clark Global Technology Developers, Inc.; Dry Clean Depot; Exxon/Mobil; Massachusetts Mutual/Cornerstone; Equity Homes; and Brandywine Realty Trust.
Significant Matters Mr. Stearns has been involved in the drafting of zoning ordinances and comprehensive plans for many of the Northern Virginia jurisdictions dealing with the provision of wireless service through the use of existing structures or erection of new towers or monopoles. He has participated in a number of significant rezoning allowing for development in historic districts. Mr. Stearns has also participated in the writing of guidelines by the state of Virginia and the Advisory Counsel for Historic Preservation for the opening up of state and federal lands for use by private wireless telecommunications’ companies.
Activities Mr. Stearns has been a member of the Economic Development Advisory Commission of Arlington County, a member of the Board of Directors of the Northern Building Industry Association, Treasurer of the Greater Washington Board of Trade Virginia Political Action
Committee and past President of the Loudoun Chapter of the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association. He is a member of the Fairfax County Bar Association, the Barristers, and Counselors.
Honors Listed in the Marquis Who’s Who in American Law, 7th Ed.
Area of Practice Real Estate, State and Local Government, Communications
Government Experience Assistant Corporation Counsel, District of Columbia 1975 – 1979, Assistant Fairfax County Attorney, 1979 – 1980
Bar Admissions Virginia, District of Columbia
Education George Washington University National Law Center, J.D. with honors, 1974 Washington & Lee University, B.A. 1971
Judicial Clerkships Law Clerk to the Honorable John R. Hess, superior Court of the District of Columbia, 1975 – 1979
Memberships Barristers, Fairfax County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
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