Michael Talbert- Nominating Committee Recommended Candidate
January 2018
Michael Talbert- Nominating Committee Recommended Candidate
Statement of Focus Having spent over 30 years in public service , I value longrange strategic planning , sound fiscal management , and strong , transparent communications with the members . I am volunteering to be a board member to carry on the mission of KICA . I will work with other board members to protect Kiawah ' s natural resources , insure that future development dovetails with the natural beauty of the island , resulting in the enhancement of human interaction with the natural resources . I bring expertise that can strategically plan for and preserve Kiawah Island for future generations .
• Funding and Implementation- various North Carolina cities and counties
• Small business owner ( Council House Bed and Breakfast )
Other Experience Volunteerism
• Member and Chairman , Hickory Regional Planning Commission
• Member , YMCA Corporate Board of Directors
• Campaign Chair , Catawba Valley United Arts Fund
• Member , Catawba Science Center Board of Directors
• Member , Claremont Neighborhood Association Board of Directors
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Personal
• Family : Sarah ( wife ), Stuart ( daughter ) and Scott ( son ), Landrie ( granddaughter )
• History of Kiawah Property Ownership : After visiting Kiawah for over 32 years , we purchased property at 3574 Shipwatch Road in 2015 . Since retiring , I currently spend 40 % percent of my time at Kiawah and plan to become a full-time resident .
• Hobbies : Biking , walking , historic preservation and traveling
Career Highlights
• County Manager / Assistant County Manager , Orange County , NC ( Chapel Hill )
• Finance Director / Budget Director / Facilities-Long-Range Capital Improvement Planning
KICA continues preparations for its 2018 Annual Meeting . The following are upcoming key dates . More detailed information on voting and the meeting itself will be mailed to members in January . For questions , contact justask @ kica . us .
Jan . 9 by 5 p . m . - Official date of record . No adjustments to property status regarding annual meeting votes will be made following this date . Jan . 19 - Annual meeting packets are mailed to the membership . Feb . 8 - KICA Board Open House . Feb . 20 by 5 p . m . - Voting deadline . March 2 ( Friday ), 2 p . m . - Annual Meeting
** The above dates are tentative and subject to change .
Additional Comments The summer of 1985 was my first visit to Kiawah . Never having visited anything like Kiawah before , I was wide-eyed and amazed , absorbing all of the natural beauty . My family has come back for over 32 years . I have never lost the thrill of coming to Kiawah and purchasing property has only enhanced my desire to preserve the Kiawah Island for future generations .
My public service career has been centered on providing services to many different populations and building consensus for what is best for everyone , with limited resources . Working hand-in-hand with both elected and appointed officials , other levels of governments and the general public , I have a unique perspective and experience with public and private collaboration . I will utilize my expertise to work with other board members to preserve the Kiawah experience .
Preparations Continue for 2018 Annual Meeting
Pay Your 2018 Assessments Online
Did you know you can pay your KICA Annual Assessments online for no additional fee ? Payment for these assessments is securely processed by Payment Service Network ( PSN ). Statements for assessments were mailed to property owners in late December .
To pay online , visit kica . us / pay . Please note that Payment Services Network , rather than KICA , will appear on your statement . If you have any questions , contact KICA at 843-768-9194 or justask @ kica . us .