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Home My WebLink AboutReports - 2021.02.18 - 34173REPORT February 18, 2021 BY: Kristen Nelson, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — APPOINTMENT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations (LAGO) Committee, having considered the vacancy on the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) on February 9, 2021, hereby recommends that Lance Stokes be appointed to the OCPRC for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023. Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5 Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Parks and Recreation Commission Application Submitted on: 01/11/2021 07:59:08 AM Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence First Name Lance Last Name Stokes Address Line I: Address Line 2: City West Bloomfield ZIP Code 48324 Primary Phone Type mobile Email Address How long have you been a resident of Oakland County? 44 yrs Board/Committee/Commission Board/Committee/Comm ission Parks and Recreation Commission Are you applying for reappointment? No Explain why you would like to serve on this Board/Committee/Commission I have great appreciation for our county parks and the joy they bring to residents. I want to contribute to their continued healthy sustainability. I am a problem solver and creative thinker and believe that I will be a positive asset as a commissioner for our county parks. Have you previously served on a Board/Committee/Commission? No Please detail any prior work -related or community service experience and shills that may contribute to the position you are seeking: [1] West Bloomfield Planning Commissioner (2018 - present) [2] West Bloomfield Wetland Commissioner (2010 - 2011) [3] West Bloomfield Woodland Commissioner (2006 - 2010) [41 Member West Bloomfield Optimist Club Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, or were you dishonorably discharged from the military? Convictions or dishonorable discharge will not be an automatic bar to appointment. All circumstances will be considered. No Have you ever been named a party in one or more civil lawsuits? No Education High School Name or GED Newbury High School City/State Newbury, MA College/Technical University of Missouri City/State Kansas City, MO Degree(s)received Ph.D. Employment Employer ECI Environmental Consultants & Engineers, LLC Address 35560 Grand River Avenue, Suite 346, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Position Title President Dates of Employment 1993-present Duties Research scientist, Project Director Administrator, References Contact # I Janet Jackson, Oakland County Commissioner 248-910-6035 Contact #2 Steve Kaplan, Supervisor, West Bloomfield, 248-451-4800 Contact #3 Debbie Binder, clerk, West Bloomfield, 248-451-4848 Applicant's Signature E. Lance Stokes Resume for OC Parks n Rec.odf (1551(b.1 E. LANCE STOKES, Ph.D. West Bloomfield, Michigan 48324-2028 Mobile phone: 411001W entail: KEY AREAS OF COMPETENCE • Possesses an integrated educational background with diverse career experiences. • A seasoned executive and reliable, competent consultant, educator, and research scientist. • An organized take -charge professional with strong follow through abilities and problem -solving skills. • An autonomous entrepreneur and also a team player. • Successfully completes tasks within time and cost constraints. • Uses a unique style to motivate people to perform at maximum capacity and retain positive self-esteem. • Very effective in teaching and training people in a broad range of disciplines. • Strong communication skills (written and verbal). • Well versed and experienced in various computer platforms. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES • Scientific Consultant on MI Atty General's Flint Water Crisis Special Council. e Successfully develops and implements remediation of toxic contaminants in soils and ground waters. • Uses knowledge in advanced statistical analysis for assessment and compliance of environmental sites. • Consultant to alternative fuel production plants {e.g., biodiesel and alcohol fuel plants}. • Consultant to U.S. government agencies. • Consultant to investors in solar panel manufacturing and other alternative energy initiatives. • Successfully negotiated with a state government entity to delist an alternative energy feedstock seed as a noxious weed. • Conducts MI Certified Closures of Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) sites. • Provides Environmental Management System Assessments for manufacturers as precursor to ISO 14001. • Founded and operated numerous small businesses and assisted others in business startups. • Trains students in HAZWOPER 29 CFR 1910.120, OSHA Safety, and ASTM 1527 & 1903 Assessments • Speaker at seminars and universities in the United States and in the Middle East. • Prepared and awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Energy and the State of Michigan. • Developed a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for a novel biodiesel feedstock seed. • Knowledgeable of and experienced with green house gases. • Senior research scientist for a major automotive company. • Ghost writer for a manufacturing VP at a major corporation. EDUCATION • PhD/University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO • BS/Northeastern University, Boston, MA • Certificate - Next Level Business, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI • Certificate -ISO 14001— SAI Global • Certified Environmental Trainer —New Environment, Brookfield, Ohio EMPLOYMENT HISTORY COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & PARTICIPATION ✓ECI Environmental Compliance, Farmington Hills, MI ✓ Planning Commissioner— WB Township: 2017—present ✓ Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI — Research Scientist ✓West Bloomfield Poll Worker: 2018 — present ✓ Consultant to The World Bank ✓Environmental Commissioner— WB Township: 2006-2011 ✓ Consultant to U.S. Agency of Intl. Development ✓ Co -Chair -West Bloomfield Diversity Committee: 2015-2016 ✓ Consultant to U.S. Trade & Development Agency ✓ West Bloomfield Optimist Club ✓ Consultant to U.S. Dept. of Energy {References Available Upon Request} Report February 18, 2021 Moved by Nelson seconded by Charles the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee Report be accepted. Discussion followed. Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to call a recess at 6:49 p.m. Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to reconvene at 7:08 p.m. Roll called. PRESENT: Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Moss, Nelson, Powell, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward, Cavell, Charles, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Joliat, Kochenderfer. (20) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Gingell. (1) Discussion followed. Moved by Long seconded by Hoffman the resolution be amended as follows: Insert and strikeout the following language in the Report: The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations (LAGO) Committee, having considered the vacancy on the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) on February 9, 2021, hereby recommends that Robert Kostin Lance Stokes be appointed to the OCPRC for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023. Vote on amendment: AYES: Kuhn, Long, Moss, Spisz, Weipert, Hoffman, Joliat, Kochenderfer, Kowall. (9) NAYS: Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Woodward, Cavell, Charles, Gershenson, Jackson. (11) A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed. Discussion followed. Moved by Joliat seconded by Hoffman the resolution be amended as follows: Insert and strikeout the following language in the Report: The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations (LAGO) Committee, having considered the vacancy on the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) on February 9, 2021, hereby recommends that Jenny Martin L-anee Stokes be appointed to the OCPRC for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023. Vote on amendment: AYES: Long, Moss, Spisz, Weipert, Hoffman, Joliat, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn. (9) NAYS: Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Woodward, Cavell, Charles, Gershenson, Jackson. (11) A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed. Vote on report, as presented: AYES: Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward, Cavell, Charles, Gershenson, Jackson, Kochenderfer. (14) NAYS: Moss, Hoffman, Joliat, Kowall, Kuhn, Long. (6) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of Lance Stokes to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 was confirmed.