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5 <br /> EVERHART DEBRA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 10/01/2021 27 <br /> UNDERWOOD BOBBIE TAX ADMINISTRATION 10/31/2021 30 <br /> The Orange County Board of Commissioners thanks each of these retirees for their service to <br /> Orange County and for their dedication in meeting the primary mission of Orange County, in <br /> serving residents with fairness, respect and understanding. <br /> Chair Price thanked the retirees for their contributions to the county and introduced <br /> Brenda Bartholomew. <br /> Brenda Bartholomew, Human Resources Director, reviewed the background information <br /> for this item and read the names of retirees aloud. She also shared a photo of the glass award <br /> that is sent to all retirees featuring their name and years of service. She stated that the award is <br /> also accompanied by a letter from the County Manager thanking them for their service. She <br /> noted that all retirees were invited to join the meeting, and Sherri Ingersoll was present. She <br /> read the names and years of employment for all retirees. She thanked the Board and County <br /> Manager for recognizing the retirees. <br /> Chair Price thanked all the retirees again and then invited Sherri Ingersoll to speak. She <br /> said she remembers working with her on the Planning Board many years ago. <br /> Sherri Ingersoll addressed the Board and thanked them for their support in her various <br /> positions in Orange County over the years including in the Planning and Inspections <br /> Department, the Clerk's Office, and Human Resources. <br /> Craig Benedict, Planning and Inspections Director, thanked Sherri Ingersoll for her work <br /> in his department over the years and for her service in other departments in the county. <br /> Commissioner McKee congratulated the retirees and thanked them all for their service. <br /> John Roberts said that before Annette Moore became the Human Rights and Relations <br /> Director, she was a valuable asset to his office for many years and made them a better office. <br /> He said she has been missed from his office and congratulated her. <br /> b. Recognition of Felix Nwoko, Former Manager of DCHC MPO <br /> The Board recognized Felix Nwoko, former manager of the Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro <br /> Metropolitan Planning Organization, upon his retirement on December 31, 2021. <br /> BACKGROUND: For 27 years, Felix Nwoko played an important role in the development of <br /> the Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO). Mr. <br /> Nwoko helped to professionalize the MPO and develop a technical foundation for planning in <br /> the Triangle area. Mr. Nwoko authored the MPO's first three long-range plans and <br /> spearheaded the creation of modeling tools that are still used to update long-range planning <br /> for the MPO. His extensive knowledge of the transportation planning process and federal <br /> policies and procedures benefitted not just the DCHC MPO, but MPOs throughout the state. <br /> Mr. Nwoko also worked to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in the <br /> transportation field by creating an historically black college and university internship program. <br /> Mr. Nwoko recruited a diverse, knowledgeable, and talented staff at DCHC MPO, and his <br /> leadership in the community will be missed. <br /> Chair Price said that Mr. Nwoko is an amazing person and noted that he could not be <br /> present this evening. She stated that he was quiet in his work but very effective. <br /> Craig Benedict read the following letter of appreciation: <br />