21-2254 Reappointing Steven Yearsley to Seat 4 to 4-30-21 Planning and Zoning Commission and Nathan Wheeler to Seat 4 , May 1, 2021 Item#2.
CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 21-2254
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
HOAGLUN, PERREAULT, STRADER
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, REAPPOINTING STEVEN YEARSLEY TO SEAT 4 OF THE MERIDIAN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THROUGH APRIL 30, 2021 AND APPOINTING
NATHAN WHEELER TO SEAT 4 OF THE MERIDIAN PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF MAY 19 2021 AND APPOINTING MARIA
LORCHER TO SEAT 2 OF THE MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Steven Yearsley currently holds Seat 4 of the Meridian Planning and Zoning
Commission and Seat 2 of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission is currently vacant; and
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Meridian deems the reappointment of Steven Yearsley
to Seat 4 of the Planning & Zoning Commission through April 30, 2021 and the appointment of Nathan
Wheeler to Seat 4 of the Planning & Zoning Commission effective May 1, 2021 to be in the best interest
of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission and of the City of Meridian.
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Meridian deems the appointment of Maria Lorcher to
Seat 2 of the Planning&Zoning Commission to be in the best interest of the Meridian Planning and Zoning
Commission and of the City of Meridian.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY,IDAHO:
Section 1. That pursuant to Meridian City Code § 2-1-1, Steven Yearsley is hereby reappointed to
Seat 4 of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission, with a term to expire April 30, 2021.
Section 2. That pursuant to Meridian City Code § 2-1-1, Nathan Wheeler is hereby appointed to
Seat 4 of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission, effective May 1, 2021 with a term to expire
January 31, 2024.
Section 3. That pursuant to Meridian City Code § 2-1-1,Maria Lorcher is hereby appointed to Seat
2 of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission with a term to expire January 31, 2024.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 26th day of January, 2021.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 26th day of January, 2021.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Mayor Robert E. Simison Chris Johnson, City Clerk
MERIDIAN PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS—YEARSLEY,WHEELER AND LORCHER Page 11
Item#2.
ation for City Appointed Commissions Submit Date: Nov 30, 2020
Profile
RECEIVED
Steven Yearsley NOV 3 0 2020
First Name Last Name
CITY OF MERIDIAN
syearsley@forsgren.com MAYOR'S OFFICE
Email Address
2961 E Lucca
Home Address
Meridian ID 83642
City State Postal Code
Home: (208) 887-9411 Home: (208) 859-7153
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Civil Engineer
Occupation
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Parks and Recreation Commission: Submitted
Planning and Zoning Commission: Submitted
Question applies to multiple boards
Please select all of the following as applicable
W I am currently employed in the areas of banking, finance, development, or related field
Residency
Are you a resident of the City of Meridian?
r. Yes r No
If not, do you live in Meridian's area of impact?
W NIA(Meridian Resident)
Please list any local service clubs or other organizations in which you participate.
Tuscany Home Owners Association
What areas of city government are of most interest to you?
Planning and Zoning/City Council
Have you participated in any level of volunteer government service in the past?
rr Yes r No
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If yes, please list.
PRC, PZC,TC
Please Agree with the Following Statement
1 understand the following: Members of these groups serve on a voluntary basis and receive
no financial compensation. Participation requires a significant time commitment
(approximately 10-15 hours per month). Some groups have a limited number of members; in
these instances a vacancy must exist in order for a new applicant to be considered. After all
applications have been received and reviewed,the Mayor makes an appointment which must
be confirmed by the Meridian City Council.
W I Agree
Demographics
Interests & Experiences
Letter of tnlerest
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? You may also submit a letter
of interest.
I am interested in how the City development is proceeding and would like some input.
Upload a Reserve
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See application.
SY via CJ 2020-09-09
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Item#2.
ation for City Appointed Commissions Submit Date: Dec 02, 2020
Profile RECEIVED
Nathan B Wheeler DEC 0 2 2020
Firsi Name Middle inilial Last Name CITY OF MERIDIAN
MAYOR'S OFFICE
nate@natewheeler.com
Email Address
2989 E LOON CREEK ST
Home Address
MERIDIAN ID 83642
City stale Postal Code
Mobile: (208) 888-6283 Business: (208)938-6000
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Business Development
Manager
Occupation
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning and Zoning Commission: Submitted
Question applies to multiple boards
Please select all of the following as applicable
17 1 have resided in the City of Meridian for two years or greater
17 1 own a business located in Meridian, or am employed by a business that is owned by a Meridian
resident
17 1 am currently employed in the areas of banking, finance, development, or related field
Residency
Are you a resident of the City of Meridian?
r• Yes r No
If not, do you live in Meridian's area of impact?
R N/A (Meridian Resident)
Please list any local service clubs or other organizations in which you participate.
Lions Club, Army Reserve
What areas of city government are of most interest to you?
Planning &Zoning; Urban Renewal
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Have you participated in any level of volunteer government service in the past?
r Yes t No
If yes, please list.
ED Focus Group in 2018 with Cameron Anal
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand the following: Members of these groups serve on a voluntary basis and receive
no financial compensation. Participation requires a significant time commitment
(approximately 10-15 hours per month). Some groups have a limited number of members; in
these instances a vacancy must exist in order for a new applicant to be considered.After all
applications have been received and reviewed,the Mayor makes an appointment which must
be confirmed by the Meridian City Council.
R I Agree
Demographics
Interests & Experiences
Leiter of€merest
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? You may also submit a letter
of interest.
I have lived in SE Meridian since 2006. Before that, My childhood home is in SW Boise,about 2 miles
away from where I currently live. I have seen SW Boise&SE Meridian grow since 1986. 1 worked in real
estate (commercial, residential and corporate) and construction since 2006. 1 worked with my mother at
Sutherland Farm since she was the Subdivision manager and on the ACC Board. I would like to help our
city develop in a logical, strategic and beneficial way to help both developers, businesses and residents
enjoy this city as much as I do.
Upload a Resume
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Letter of Interest—Nate Wheeler
I have lived in Idaho since 1980. In 1986 my parents moved to SW Boise near Cloverdale and
Victory.This is where I grew up from Middle School, High School,and college.
Since 2006, 1 have lived in SE Meridian near Eagle and Victory, less than 2 miles from my
childhood home. I have seen 5W Boise&SE Meridian grow since 1986. 1 remember when a lot of this
area was county 2-lane roads,farms,and ranches. Ever since 2006, I've worked in real estate
(commercial,residential and corporate)and construction. My mother, Darlene,was the subdivision
manager and on the ACC Board at Sutherland Farm on Eagle Rd. between Victory and Overland. I helped
her in the subdivision. My 3 children have gone through or currently enrolled in the West Ada School
District.
As you can see,a lot of my life has been spent near the SE Meridian/SW Boise seam. I am deeply
interested and connected to this area. I have a vested interest in seeing this area of Meridian and the
rest of our city develop strategically& beautifully.We have a unique opportunity in that a lot of open
our city has undeveloped flat land. We need smart planning to help our developers, contractors,citizens
and visitors enjoy our city as it grows.
I would welcome an opportunity to be Planning and Zoning Commissioner and have a bigger
input on how our city grows, develops and attracts business,citizens, and visitors to my beloved city.
Looking forward to talking with you about this opportunity.
Nate Wheeler
208-888-6283
nate@natewheeler.com
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Nathan B. Wheeler
2989 E Loon Creek St., Meridian,ID 83642-9145
Cell:208.888.6283 • email: nate@NateWheeler.com
Current:
Wright Brothers, The Building Company, Business Dev. Mgr., Eagle, ID (7/8/2019 - Present)
• Develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities.
• Research and analyze key economic factors that influence market activity within specific niche
markets or geographic areas.
• Attend trade shows and other associations' meetings to stay abreast of market conditions,
competition, and establish relationships with existing clients and prospects.
• Provide ongoing progress updates on new business development activities and other key
indicators to project managers and owners team.
• Coordinate and manage the sales/proposal process with marketing, estimator, project manager,
and senior management team.
Previous:
Petra, Inc. (General Contractor), Business Dev., Meridian, ID (11/1/2016 - 6/24/2019)
Experience:
• Traveled with senior leadership targeting construction opportunities in out-of-state markets.
• Developed relationships with regional and local developers, real estate brokers, architects and
engineers.
• Worked with project managers and project engineers to coordinate an approach for customer
retention and project procurement.
• Meet with architects, engineers, land planners, owners, developers and other construction
trades to procure projects.
Real Estate (from 2006 - 2016):
Companies:
• Albertsons; Tenant Admin for Real Estate Leasing; Boise, ID
• American Homes 4 Rent; District Manager; Salt Lake City, UT
• Borah Realty, Broker-Owner; Meridian, ID
• Coldwell Banker, Tomlinson Group;Associate Broker; Boise, ID
Experience:
• Worked with municipalities through the entitlement processes (application meetings, zoning,
variances, water rights, etc.).
• Conducted acquisitions and site selection for developers for residential and commercial sites.
• Worked with municipalities on rezoning, lot splits, CUPS and other complex real estate activities.
• Worked on acquisitions for multiple developers in multiple states.
• Negotiated LOIs and purchase and sale agreements.
• Worked with investors to purchase commercial and multifamily properties through 1031
exchanges.
• Worked with multiple departments (legal, marketing and portfolio managers) to get real estate
deals approved.
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Education:
• MBA, Finance, 2012-Current
Northwest Nazarene University— Nampa, ID
• Masters of Divinity in Old Testament, 2000
Cincinnati Christian Seminary— Cincinnati, OH
Graduate Assistant for I %years.
• Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, 1997
Boise Bible College— Boise, ID
• High School Diploma, 1992
Nampa Christian High School — Nampa, ID
Mentionables:
• Currently serving as a Chaplain (1 LT) in the Army Reserves
• Active Idaho Real Estate Brokers license (#DB34612)
• Recipient of the 2012 Coldwell Banker $10,000 Scholarship to Realtor University, 2012
• Volunteered for 2 consecutive terms as Area Governor for Toastmasters 15A3, 2009-2011
• Volunteered as the Honorary Commander of the 366th Comptroller Squadron, Oct 2010-Oct
2012
References:
• Joe Borton, Real Estate Attorney and Meridian City Councilmember, (208) 908-4415,
joe@borton-lakey.com
• Josh Evarts, Developer and Owner of The Vault, (208) 631-9229,joshevarts@me.com
• Michael J. Ballantyne, Managing Partner of TOK, (208) 378-4600, mjb@tokcommercial.com
• David Wali, Executive VP at Gardner Development Companies, (208) 246-8909,
david@gardnercompany.net
• George Meerdo, VP of Design & Construction at Albertson's, (407) 466-6219,
george.meerdo@albertsons.com
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Item#2.
Application for City Appointed Commissions Submit Date: Dec 09, 2020
Profile
RECEIVED
Maria F Lorcher First Name Middle Initial Last Name DEC 0 9 2020
CITY OF MERIDIAN
mfsjohnson@msn.com MAYOR'S OFFICE
Email Address
4612 W Crowley Drive
Home Address
Meridian ID 83646
oily State Postal Code
Business Partner with
Northwest Auto Transport
Occupation
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning and Zoning Commission:Submitted
Question applies to multiple boards
Please select all of the following as applicable
R I have resided in the City of Meridian for two years or greater
R I own a business located in Meridian, or am employed by a business that is owned by a Meridian
resident
Residency
Are you a resident of the City of Meridian?
r• Yes r No
If not, do you live in Meridian's area of impact?
p NIA(Meridian Resident)
Please list any local service clubs or other organizations in which you participate.
Currently, None
What areas of city government are of most interest to you?
City Planning & Historic Preservation
Have you participated in any level of volunteer government service in the past?
r Yes r No
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If yes, please list.
Executive Legislative Officer for Idaho PTA
Please Agree with the Following Statement
understand the following: Members of these groups serve on a voluntary basis and receive
no financial compensation. Participation requires a significant time commitment
(approximately 10-15 hours per month). Some groups have a limited number of members, in
these instances a vacancy must exist in order for a new applicant to be considered.After all
applications have been received and reviewed,the Mayor makes an appointment which must
be confirmed by the Meridian City Council.
W I Agree
Demographics
Interests & Experiences
Letter of Interest
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? You may also submit a letter
of interest.
See letter of interest enclosed. I am a long term resident of Meridian,very loyal to our city and smart
growth and feel my business,civic and personal experience can be a benefit to the planning and zoning
committee for the City of Meridian.
Upload a Resume
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Item#2.
Maria Lorcher
4612 W Crowley Drive email: mfsoohnson@msn.com
Meridian ID 83646 Phone: 208-859-2931
Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-lorcher-1 6003510
Experience
Northwest Auto Transport, Meridian, Idaho
Safety Manager & Partner
Dates Employed: Jun 2008-Present
Employment Duration: 12+ years
As safety Manager, I manage all federal & state mandates. As a partner in a small, family
owned company, I am 1 of 2 staff responsible for booking & dispatching auto transport trucks.
Northwest Auto Transport has been in Meridian since 2003 & we transport auto freight in ID,
WA, OR, CA, NV & AZ.
Idaho PTA
Vice President of Legislation
Dates Volunteered: Jul 2015-Jun 2019
Volunteer Duration: 4 years
Create awareness of National & State of Idaho PTA on a state level, advocate efforts to our
membership & the public; improve the skills of PTA members as advocates for children, &
help local, state & federal decision makers aware of PTA positions on legislative issues in
regard to children & education. Responsible for meeting with the Idaho House & Senate
Education committees as well as meeting with our Idaho Representatives in Washington DC
on an annual basis.
Abyss Towing & Recovery, Boise ID
Owner
Dates Employed: Mar 2011-March 2019
Employment Duration: 8 years
Abyss Towing is a tow truck company with 5 light & medium duty tow trucks which specialize
in towing & recovery in southwest Idaho. 24 hour road side service for cars, light trucks,
SUV's, some 5th Wheels, & Motorcycles.
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Idaho PTA
Region 8 Director
Dates Volunteered: 2013 — Jun 2015
Volunteer Duration: 2 year
Consult with area schools in the West Ada & Kuna School Districts which support the Idaho
PTA & National PTA in their schools.
Retired
Dates Retired: May 2007-March 2011
Retirement Duration: 5 years
Focus on raising 2 daughters & retain PTA volunteer leadership positions at Chaparral
Elementary in Meridian Idaho and Meridian Middle
Young's Market Company, Tustin, CA
Idaho State Wine Manager based in Meridian Idaho
Dates Employed: Apr 2001 — May 2007
Employment Duration: 6 years
Manage and sell a portfolio of 100+ wines from Young's Market within the distributor system
in the State of Idaho. Manage and sell a portfolio of 50+ RTD (Ready To Drink) cocktails
within the distributor system in the State of Idaho
E&J Gallo Winery, Modesto CA
Field Marketing Manager based in Meridian Idaho
Dates Employed: Jan 1996 — Mar 2000
Employment Duration: 4 years
Sell & manage Gallo wines for the restaurant and fine wine store wine division in the states of
ID, MT, UT, WY & eastern WA. Idaho & Montana are open states with a distributor system
and Utah & Wyoming are control states in which the state government makes decisions
about purchasing wine.
Previous Work Experience is Available upon request
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Education:
Bachelor of Science, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois 1987
Skills:
Served on West Ada School Boundary Committee in 2015 to realign boundaries for Meridian
High School
Team Member & Leader in West Ada schools and Idaho PTA boards &committees
Active in the transportation business in the Treasure Valley since 2011
Land Owner of 3 parcels in Meridian/Ada County including adjacently to the new proposal
impact area of Hwy 16
Interests
Active member in Preservation Idaho
Active parental involvement with our children's schools
Strong civic loyalty-we love Meridian and enjoy smart growth which will benefit longtime
residents and new residents, business and community.
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Maria Lorcher
4612 W Crowley Lane
Meridian Idaho 83646
mfsoohnson@msn.com
208-859-2931
December 9. 2020
Mayor Robert Simison
33 E Broadway Avenue
Meridian ID 83642
Dear Mayor Simison,
This is a letter of interest to be considered as a volunteer for the Planning & Zoning
Commission. I fulfill the requirements of living in the city of Meridian since 1996 and can meet
the 15t & 3rd Thursday of every month at 6pm. I will submit my resume under separate cover
for your review.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call or email me. Thank you for
your consideration. I have traveled all over the United States in my careers and home is
Meridian, Idaho. i would love to be part of the process to add insight as a resident and
business owner for Planning & Zoning.
Regards,
Maria Lorcher
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