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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 24, 2013
SUBJECT: Agricultural Preservation Board —Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
Action Agenda
Item No. 11 -b
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 245 -2130
Recommendation
Application(s) /Resume(s) of Person(s) for
Consideration
Interest List
Application(s) /Resume(s) of Person(s) on
the Interest List
PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Agricultural Preservation Board.
BACKGROUND: The following appointment is for Board consideration:
• Appointment to a first term for Ms. Ashley Parker. If appointed Ms. Parker will be serving
a first term in an at -large position expiring 06/30/2015.
POSITION NUMBER
SPECIAL REPRESENTATION
EXPIRATION DATE
14 Ms. Ashley Parker
At-Large
06/30/2015
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making an appointment to the Agricultural
Preservation Board.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Agricultural Preservation Board
Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil
Meeting Place: Planning and Agricultural Building Positions: 14 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919 -245 -2522
Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The purpose of this board is to encourage the voluntary preservation and protection of farmland from non -farm
development, recognizing the importance of agriculture to the economic and cultural life of the County.
Ms. Elizabeth Walters Day Phone: 919 -563 -3842 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/04/1992
1 Evening Phone: 919 -563 -3842 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/04/1992
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration:
7119 Highrock Road E -mail: Resid /Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms:
Efland NC 27243 Special Repr: High Rock/Efland Vol. Ag. Dist.
Ms Louise Tate
Day Phone: 919 -563 -5408
Sex: Female First Appointed:
03/16/1999
2
Evening Phone: 919 -563 -5408
Race: Caucasian Current Appointment:
03/16/1999
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
FAX:
Township: Cedar Grove Expiration:
8623 Harmony Church Road
E -mail: weize @mebtel.net
Resid /Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms:
Efland NC 27243
Special Repr: Cedar Grove Vol. Ag. Dist.
Ms. Kim Woods
Day Phone: 336 -599 -1195
Sex: Female First Appointed:
06/07/2011
Co-Chair
Evening Phone: 919 - 732 -9973
Race: Caucasian Current Appointment:
06/07/2011
3
2915 Pearson Rd.
FAX:
Township: Cedar Grove Expiration:
Hurdle Mills NC 27541
E -mail: kim_ woods @ncsu.edu
Resid /Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Caldwell Vol. Ag. Dist.
VACANT
Day Phone:
Sex: First Appointed:
4
Evening Phone:
Race: Current Appointment:
FAX:
Township: Expiration:
E -mail:
Resid /Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms:
Special Repr: New Hope/Hills. Vol. Ag. Dist.
VACANT
Day Phone:
Sex: First Appointed:
5
Evening Phone:
Race: Current Appointment:
FAX:
Township: Expiration:
E -mail:
Resid /Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Schley/Eno Vol. Ag. Dist.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Agricultural Preservation Board
Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil
Meeting Place: Planning and Agricultural Building Positions: 14 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919 -245 -2522
Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The purpose of this board is to encourage the voluntary preservation and protection of farmland from non -farm
development, recognizing the importance of agriculture to the economic and cultural life of the County.
Mrs. Renee McPherson Day Phone: 336 - 214 -5965 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/15/2012
6 Evening Phone: 336 - 214 -5965 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/15/2012
3600 Mebane Oaks Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration:
Mebane NC 27302 E -mail: renee @mcphersonfarms.com Resid /Spec Req: Enhanced VolAgDist Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Cane CreekBuckhorn Vol. Ag. Dist.
VACANT
Day Phone:
Sex:
First Appointed:
Expiration:
7
Evening Phone:
Race:
Current Appointment:
FAX:
Township:
Expiration:
E -mail:
Resid /Spec Req: Vol.Ag.Dist.
Number of Terms:
Special Repr: white Cross Vol.
Ag. Dist.
Mr. Roland Walters
Day Phone: 5172041075
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
05/15/2007
Evening Phone: same
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
06/07/2011
8
7119 High Rock Rd
FAX:
Township: Cedar Grove
Expiration:
06/30/2013
Efland NC 27243
E -mail: roland.walters @gmail.com
Resid /Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
3
Special Repr:
Mr. Allan Green
Day Phone: 919- 933 -5105
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
10/28/2008
g
Evening Phone: 919 - 933 -5105
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
06/07/2011
5604 Dairyland Road
FAX:
Township: Bingham
Expiration:
06/30/2014
Hillsborough NC 27278
E -mail: allan @woodcrestfarmnc.com
Resid /Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
Mr. Howard McAdams Jr
10 Co -Chair
1616 Efland Cedar Grove Rd.
Efland NC 27243
Day Phone: 919 - 732 -7701
Evening Phone: 919 - 732 -5552
FAX:
E -mail:
Sex: Male
Race: Caucasian
Township: Cheeks
Resid /Spec Req: At -Large
Special Repr:
First Appointed:
03/06/2008
Current Appointment:
05/15/2012
Expiration:
06/30/2015
Number of Terms:
2
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Agricultural Preservation Board
Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil
Meeting Place: Planning and Agricultural Building Positions: 14 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919 -245 -2522
Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The purpose of this board is to encourage the voluntary preservation and protection of farmland from non -farm
development, recognizing the importance of agriculture to the economic and cultural life of the County.
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Mr. Joe Thompson
5919 Allie Mae Rd
Cedar Grove NC 27231
Ms. Lynnette Batt
4805 Pleasant Green Road
Durham NC 27705
Mr. B. Patrick McGarry
1250 Ephesus Church Rd. Apt F -6
Chapel Hill NC 27517
VACANT
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Day Phone: 919 -563 -3220
Evening Phone:
FAX:
E -mail: ThompsonPrawnFarm @hotmail.co
Day Phone: 410 - 212 -9835
Evening Phone:
FAX:
E -mail: lynnettebatt@gmail.com
Day Phone: (919)928 -8383
Evening Phone: (919)928 -8383
FAX:
E -mail: mcgarryp2 @aol.com
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
FAX:
E -mail:
Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/24/2009
Race: African American Current Appointment: 05/05/2012
Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2015
Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr:
Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/07/2011
Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/07/2011
Township: Eno Expiration: 06/30/2014
Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/21/2006
Race: Other Current Appointment: 06/02/2009
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2012
Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr:
Sex:
Race:
Township:
Resid /Spec Req: At -Large
Special Repr:
First Appointed:
Current Appointment:
Expiration:
Number of Terms:
06/30/2012
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ACAL Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board
PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278
January 11, 2013
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
PO Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Re: Agricultural Preservation Board Appointment
Dear Chair Jacobs:
The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) recommends that Ashley
Parker be appointed to serve on the APB. Ms. Parker is part of a Voluntary
Agricultural District farm in northeastern Orange County, and the Board feels she
would be a strong addition to the group. Ms. Parker would replace Spence Dickinson
(slot 14), whose term expired in June 2012.
Thank you on behalf of the APB.
Sincerely,
David Stancil
Director, Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Cc: Kim Woods and Howard McAdams, Co- Chairs
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Ashley Parker
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
Ms. Ashley Parker
2211 Laws Store Road
Hurdle Mills NC 27541
919- 245 -1008
919- 475 -5211
ash leymorganparkerQa gmail.com
Self- employed
Farmer
1987
Cedar Grove
Orange County
Female
Caucasian
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Agricultural Preservation Board
As a young farmer who has grown up around agriculture, I feel as though I
can provide insight and suggestions on keeping agriculture vibrant in
Orange County.
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Walnut Grove United Methodist Church: Member, Witness Chair, Covenant Council,
Ministry Team. Person County Farmers Market member, Board of Directors.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
No
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Agriculture Preservation Board 01/07/2013.
ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 2211 Laws Store Road is in Cedar Grove Township,
Orange County Jurisdiction, Agricultural Residential Zoning.
This application was current on: 1/7/2013 Date Printed: 1/14/2013
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Applicant Interest Listing
Agricultural Preservation Board
Dr. James Fickle
101 Steeplechase Road
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Skills: Agricultural Research
Mr. Benjamin Filippo
1515 East Franklin Street, Apt. 27
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Skills: Teacher
Mr Clay Hudson
104 Williams St
PO Box 1051
Carrboro NC 27510
Skills: Agricultural Educator
Skills: Landscaping Business
Miss Danielle Mosley
476 Melanie Court
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Skills: Club Nova
Ms. Ashley Parker
2211 Laws Store Road
Hurdle Mills NC 27541
Skills: Farmer /Owner /Operator
by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: David Stancil
Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2522
Day Phone: 919 933 4719
Sex:
Male
Evening Phone: 708 205 -0255
Race:
Caucasian
Cell Phone:
Township:
Chapel Hill
E -mail: jimsfickle @aol.com
Date Applied:
04/22/2012
Also Serves On:
Day Phone: 5613085796
Sex:
Male
Evening Phone: 5613085796
Race:
Caucasian
Cell Phone:
Township:
Chapel Hill
E -mail: benjamin.fihppo @gmail.com
Date Applied:
08/26/2011
Also Serves On:
Day Phone: 919 -593 -0892
Sex:
Male
Evening Phone:
Race:
Caucasian
Cell Phone:
Township:
Chapel Hill
E -mail: hudsonclay @hotmail.com
Date Applied:
04/23/2012
Also Serves On:
Also Serves On:
Day Phone: 919 - 309 -5685
Sex:
Female
Evening Phone:
Race:
Caucasian
Cell Phone:
Township:
Chapel Hill
E -mail: Dlynnm26 @gmail.com
Date Applied:
06/26/2012
Also Serves On:
Day Phone: 919 -245 -1008
Sex:
Female
Evening Phone:
Race:
Caucasian
Cell Phone: 919- 475 -5211
Township:
Cedar Grove
E -mail: ashleymorganparker @gmail.com
Date Applied:
01/07/2013
Also Serves On:
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James Fickle
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
Dr. James Fickle
101 Steeplechase Road
Chapel Hill NC 27514
9199334719
708 205 -0255
jimsfickle@aol.com
Retired
1997
Chapel Hill
Male
Caucasian
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Agricultural Preservation Board
Durham Technical Community College Board of Directors
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Work Experience: 35 years in agricultural research with Mallinckrodt, Sandoz, BASF and
Nufarm Americas. Positions evolved from practical field research in plant introduction
through management in agricultural chemical product development.
Volunteer Experience: Boy Scouts of America (20 years)
Education: BS / MS / PhD degrees from Texas Tech University and University of Illinois.
Agricultural studies including agronomy, plant physiology & pathology, weed science.
Other Comments:
would like to serve on the OWASA board as water availability, use and quality are
paramount to the county's future. I suggest my technical background in agriculture will
allow me to quickly become knowledgeable on local issues and challenges. STAFF
COMMENTS: Originally applied 9/24/2010 for OWASA Board of Directors, Agricultural
Preservation Board and Durham Technical Community College Board of Directors.
UPDATED APPLICATION FOR OWASA 04/16/2011. UPDATED APPLICATION FOR
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James Fickle
OWASA 04/22/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: Steeplechase Road is in Chapel Hill
Township and Chapel Hill Jurisdiction.
This application was current on: 4/22/2012 Date Printed: 1/14/2013
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Benjamin Filippo
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
Mr. Benjamin Filippo
1515 East Franklin Street, Apt. 27
Chapel Hill NC 27514
5613085796
5613085796
benjamin.filippo@gmail.com
Frank Porter Graham Elementary School
Teacher Assistant - 5th Grade
2011
Chapel Hill
C.H. City Limits
Male
Caucasian
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Agricultural Preservation Board
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Work Experience: Frank Porter Graham Elementary School: Chapel Hill, NC 08/2011 -
Present
Teaching Assistant, 5th Grade: At FPG, I work in small groups with the 5th grade classes
on reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies /science during the school -day.
Additionally, I have a variety of roles and duties around the school.
Americorps (Inter -Faith Food Shuttle): Raleigh, NC 06/2011- 08/2011
Americorps VISTA: At IFFS, I worked to develop educational signage /tours for their
community gardens and farm programs. Additionally, I created hands -on workshops
dealing with nutrition and food for their Single Serving program, and consulted on Social
Media, Canning /Preserving, and other projects.
Butter Beans: Brooklyn, NY 08/2010- 05/2011
Analyst: At Butter Beans, I catered healthful, local lunches to schools, discussing with
students what the food means, where it comes from, etc. As the analyst, I prepared profit
and loss reports, as well as managed the Social Media and conference attendance for
Butter Beans. I additionally taught weekly cooking courses to students, and prepared
lesson plans and information handouts for the students. I most recently spearheaded the
Butter Beans Food & Garden Summer Camp, a hands -on seed -table program for kids 7-
11
Page 2 of 3 Benjamin Filippo
12. (www.butterbeanskitchen.com)
This & That Jam: 08 /2010- Present
Creator /Owner: I create seasonal, scratch -made preserves and jams, with the goal being
to begin a national movement, teaching children and adults with fun, hands -on
workshops, about the importance and fun of canning and preserving fruits and
vegetables at their flavorful peak. (www.thisandthatjam.com)
New Amsterdam Market: New York, NY 09/2010-11/2010
Market Hand: At the market, held weekly on Sundays, I helped to set up the stands for
vendors.
Fire Fly Farm: St. Albans, ME 06/2010 - 08/2010
Farm Apprentice: Working on various projects on an organic farm /bakery as an
apprentice, including mowing, harvesting, planting, beekeeping, weeding, building, etc.
catered the 2010 Kneading Conference for 250 guests in Skowhegan, including
preparing, cooking, and serving. Additionally, I helped run the market stand for Fire Fly at
the Skowhegan, Belfast, Orono, and Bar Harbor Farmers Markets.
Tufts University, History Department: Medford, MA 09/2007 - 05/2010
Office Employee: Worked to maintain general office functions; scanning, copying,
phones, databases, mail, etc.
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project: Lowell, MA 08/2009-01/2010
Intern: Working on the farm sites to build greenhouses, clear land, and work one -on -one
with migrant farmers, helping them to establish their own farms. Surveying farmers to
assess profit margins, and maintain and organize an online photo and video database for
the organization.
GHK International Consulting: London, U.K. 02/2009 - 06/2009
Research Analyst: Prepared reports on genetically- modified foods and food policy for the
European Union. Surveyed reports generated by the European Union and member
states assessing the transparency, viability, and public opinion of current EU policy on
genetically- modified food and feed.
WWOOF (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms): Sirsa, India 03/2009 - 04/2009
Volunteer Farm worker: Helped with general farm maintenance, as well as harvesting
potato and wheat crops. Designed an educational enclosed garden space for the farm, to
teach future WWOOF volunteers and local students about organic farming practices.
Yonso Project: Boston, MA 02/2007 - 6/2007
Program Assistant: Organized and maintained donor database for the organization and
distributed fundraising information to former donors, as well as seeking out potential
donors.
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Page 3 of 3 Benjamin Filippo
Hemispheres Journal of Foreign Policy: Medford, MA 09/2006 - 01/2008
Assistant Editor, Photo Editor: Selected /edited article submissions for publication in the
journal.
WMFO.91 Free -Form Radio: Medford, MA 09/2006 - 05/2008
Radio Host: Hosted radio show, a €oeThe Endless Journey of Spam!a€
National Forensics League: multiple cities 2005 - Present
Hired Professional Judge: Employed by various university debate teams to judge
national -level high school debate tournaments and assessing the studenta €TMs
performance in Lincoln - Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate, and various speech
events.
Volunteer Experience: MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers /Growers Association), 2010
WWOOF (Willing Workers of Organic Farms), Grewal Organic Farm, Sirsa, India, 2009
Town of Jupiter (Florida) Parks and Recreation, Camp Counselor, 2004 -2005
Education: B.A., Tufts University, History of Food /Arabic
School of Oriental and African Studies, Development /Anthropology of Food
Other Comments:
have, for some time, been working in food and agriculture in various capacities. My
partner, Alison, and I, moved to Chapel Hill in order to raise our first child, whom we are
expecting in December. I would like to work to create sustainable, efficient, effective
systems in Orange County. I believe that my unique background in farming, education,
public speaking, and writing, would lend itself well to the Advisory Boards and
Committees which I have selected preference for. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally
applied for Agricultural Preservation Board, Chapel Hill Planning Board, and Piedmont
Food & Agricultural Processing Center Steering Committee on 08/26/2011, ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 1515 East Franklin Street, Apt. 27, Chapel Hill is Chapel Hill
Jurisdiction, Chapel Hill Township. Chapel Hill Town Limits.
This application was current on: 8/26/2011 6:30:41 PM Date Printed: 1/14/2013
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Clay Hudson
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex:
Ethnic Background:
Mr Clay Hudson
104 Williams St
PO Box 1051
Carrboro NC 27510
919- 593 -0892
hudsonclay@hotmail.com
1998
Chapel Hill
Male
Caucasian
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Agricultural Preservation Board
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Work Experience: Landscape supervisor for various entities; Duke University, City of
Durham, Davey Tree Expert Co .... Agricultural Educator for local Commmunity
(Middle /High Schools)...
Education: B.S., Biology; Guilford College, 1996
M.S., Agricultural Education, NC A &T State University, 2002
Other Comments:
Love the area, wish to be more active and helpful in any way possible... enjoy teaching
and learning... STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Agricultural Preservation
Board, Commission for the Environment and Recreation and Parks Council 3/20/2009.
REMOVED FROM CFE AND PARKS AND REC FOR NONATTENDANCE. 04/23/2012
REMOVED FROM APPLICANT INTEREST LIST DUE TO NO RESPONSE TO E-
MAILS. REINSTATED 4/23/2012 AFTER RECEIPT OF E -MAIL RESPONSE
INDICATING INTEREST. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 104 Williams St, Carrboro is
Chapel Hill township, CA jurisdiction.
This application was current on: 4/23/2012 Date Printed: 1/14/2013
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Danielle Mosley
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name:
Name Called:
Home Address:
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email:
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Miss Danielle Mosley
476 Melanie Court
Chapel Hill NC 27514
919- 309 -5685
Dlynnm26@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence:
2011
Township of Residence:
Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
C.H. City Limits
Sex:
Female
Ethnic Background:
Caucasian
Boards /Commissions applied for:
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Board of Health
Agricultural Preservation Board
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Work Experience: Club Nova
Volunteer Experience: Club Nova
Education: Attending school for ged
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee,
Board of Health, and Agricultural preservation Board on 06/26/2012. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: Melanie Court is Chapel Hill Township, Chapel Hill Town Limits.
This application was current on: 6/26/2012 11:06:45 AM Date Printed: 1/14/2013