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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 10, 2013
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-a
SUBJECT: Agricultural Preservation Board — Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 245-2130
Recommendation
Application(s) for Person(s) Recommended
Interest List
Application(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 full term for Mr. Noah Ranells. If appointed Mr. Ranells will be
serving a first full term expiring 06/30/2016 as an at-large representative.
POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
13 Mr. Noah Ranells At-Large 06/30/2016
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. (NOTE: No expiration date for voluntary agricultural districts)
Ms. Elizabeth Walters
Day Phone: 919- 563 -3842
Sex: Female First Appointed:
05/04/1992
Evening Phone: 919- 563 -3842
Race: Caucasian Current Appointment:
05/04/1992
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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
Evening Phone: 919- 563 -5408
Race: Caucasian Current Appointment:
03/16/1999
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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:
Evening Phone:
Race: Current Appointment:
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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:
Evening Phone:
Race: Current Appointment:
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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. (NOTE: No expiration date for voluntary agricultural districts)
Mrs. Renee McPherson
Day Phone: 336 - 214 -5965
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
05/15/2012
Evening Phone: 336 - 214 -5965
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
05/15/2012
6
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 Creek/Buckhorn
Vol. Ag. Dist.
VACANT
Day Phone:
Sex:
First Appointed:
Evening Phone:
Race:
Current Appointment:
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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
Evening Phone: 919- 933 -5105
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
06/07/2011
9
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
Day Phone: 919 - 732 -7701
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
03/06/2008
Co -Chair
Evening Phone: 919- 732 -5552
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
05/15/2012
10
1616 Efland Cedar Grove Rd.
FAX:
Township: Cheeks
Expiration:
06/30/2015
Efland NC 27243
E -mail:
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Agricultural Preservation Board
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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. (NOTE: No expiration date for voluntary agricultural districts)
Mr.
Joe Thompson
Day Phone: 919- 563 -3220
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
03/24/2009
Evening Phone:
Race: African American
Current Appointment:
05/05/2012
5919 Allie Mae Rd
FAX:
Township: Cedar Grove
Expiration:
06/30/2015
Cedar Grove NC 27231
E -mail: ThompsonPrawnFarm @hotmail.co
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number Of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
Ms.
Lynnette Batt
Day Phone: 410- 212 -9835
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
06/07/2011
Evening Phone:
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
06/07/2011
4805 Pleasant Green Road
FAX:
Township: Eno
Expiration:
06/30/2014
Durham NC 27705
E -mail: lynnettebatt@gmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
1
Special Repr:
Mr.
B. Patrick McGarry
Day Phone: 919- 928 -8383
Sex: Male
First Appointed:
03/21/2006
Evening Phone: 919- 928 -8383
Race: Other
Current Appointment:
06/02/2009
1250 Ephesus Church Rd. Apt F -6
FAX:
Township: Chapel Hill
Expiration:
06/30/2012
Chapel Hill NC 27517
E -mail: mcgarryp2 @aol.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number of Terms:
2
Special Repr:
Ms.
Ashley Parker
Day Phone: 919 - 245 -1008
Sex: Female
First Appointed:
01/24/2013
Evening Phone:
Race: Caucasian
Current Appointment:
01/24/2013
2211 Laws Store Road
FAX:
Township: Cedar Grove
Expiration:
06/30/2015
Hurdle Mills NC 27541
E -mail: ashleymorganparker @gmail.com
Resid/Spec Req: At -Large
Number Of Terms:
1
Special Repr:
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ORANGE COUNTY
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Department of Environment,
Agriculture,Parks&Recreation
November 18, 2013
Donna Baker
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Ms. Baker:
The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) seeks to update its
membership roster. The term of one of the board's at-large members, Patrick
McGarry, has expired and is now available to be filled.
The APB wishes to recommend the appointment of Noah Ranells to serve in Mr.
McGarry's at-large position. Mr. Ranells has an exceptional and diverse background
in agriculture, both professionally and personally as the owner of a working farm in
Orange County.
The APB recognizes that it also has a second expired at-large position. The board I'
intends to recommend the member now in that seat for one of the vacant VAD district
positions in the near future, pending the decision of that member regarding continued
service on this board.
Members of the APB are actively working to identify qualified new applicants who
own farms that have been enrolled recently in the VAD program and are located
within the three VAD districts where there are now district member vacancies. The
board will forward recommendations for those district slots as soon as possible.
Thank you for your assistance.
Si erely,
P ter Sandbeck, Cultural Resources Coordinator
cc: Kim Woods, Co-Chair, Agricultural Preservation Board
Howard McAdams, Co-Chair, Agricultural Preservation Board
David Stancil, Directo r, Orange C aunty DEAP R
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Orange County Department of Environment Agriculture, Parks &Recreation
Po Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: (919) 245-2510 Fax:(919) 844-3351
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Page 1 of 2 Noah Ranells
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr. Noah Ranells
Name Called:
Home Address: 4122 Buckhorn Road
Efland NC 27243
Phone (Day): 336-285-4658
Phone (Evening): 919-304-6287
Phone (Cell):
Email: ficklecreek @gmail.com
Place of Employment: NC Agricultural & Technical State University
Job Title: Agribusiness Management & Marketing Extension
Year of OC Residence: 1998
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence: Bingham Twnsp
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Agricultural Preservation Board
As a farmer in Bingham and Cedar Grove townships along with my work
experience in local agricultural economic development. I can bring useful
perspectives to the Agricultural Preservation Board.
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (member); Agronomy Society of America / Crop
Science Society of America / Soil Science Society of America (member); Piedmont
Grown (certified)
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Agricultural Preservation Board
Planning Board
Work Experience: 5/11/2004, Environmental Planner, Carrboro; 1997 - 2004
ExtensionSpecialist/ Organic Unit Coordinator, NCSU-Crop Science, Nutrient Mgmt.
Water Quality; 1995 - 1997 Environmental Specialist II, NC DENR, Div. Soil & Water
Conservation.
Volunteer Experience: Active in community activities since beginning as a 4-H member at
9 yers old. 4 years Ag. Preservation Board; 3 years Planning Board. Ag. Pres. Board.
Vice Chair of APB 2001-2002.
Education: BS Animal Sci.; MS Crop Sci.; PhD Soil Science
Other Comments:
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STAFF NOTES: First apptd. to OCPB 10/2/02 to At-Large, unexpired term. Reappointed
to At-Large 3/24/2003. Moved by BOCC action 5/18/04 to Bingham upon resig. of
M.Tadd from that position, same day. Renewed application on 5/11/04 for Ag. Pres.
Board. Nominated to serve on CPLUC, 5/8/02. Renewed app. for Orange County
Planning Board on 3/11/02. 10/8/01 Interest letter update-no reply-made app inactive.
Orig.app. 12/8/99 for Ag.Distr.Adv.Bd; Comm for the Envir.; O/C Planning Bd.
UPDATED APPLICATION 10/08/2013: Applied for Agricultural Preservation Board.
ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 4122 Buckhorn Road is Bingham Township, Orange
County Jurisdiction, and Agricultural Residential Zoning.
This application was current on: 5/11/2004 Date Printed: 11/19/2013
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: David Stancil
Agricultural Preservation Board Contact Phone: 919-245-2522
Dr. James Fickle Day Phone: 919 933 4719 Sex: Male
101 Steeplechase Road Evening Phone: 708 205-0255 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: jimstickle@aol.com Date Applied: 04/22/2012
Skills: Agricultural Research Also Serves On:
Mr Clay Hudson Day Phone: 919-593-0892 Sex: Male
104 Williams St Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian
PO Box 1051 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill
Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail: hudsonclay@hotmail.com Date Applied: 04/23/2012
Skills: Agricultural Educator Also Serves On:
Skills: Landscaping Business Also Serves On:
Mr. William R. Kaiser Day Phone: 919-933-9794 Sex: Male
2112 Markham Dr. Evening Phone: 919-933-9794 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: w_mckaiser@hotmail.com Date Applied: 07/28/2013
Skills: Geologist Also Serves On:
Skills: Hydrogeolgic/Geochmical Envirnmmal Also Serves On:
Skills: Peace Corps Also Serves On:
Miss Danielle Mosley Day Phone: 919-309-5685 Sex: Female
476 Melanie Court Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: Dlynnm26@gmail.com Date Applied: 06/26/2012
Skills: Club Nova Also Serves On:
Dr. Noah Ranells Day Phone: 336-285-4658 Sex: Male
4122 Buckhorn Road Evening Phone: 919-304-6287 Race: Caucasian
Efland NC 27243 Cell Phone: Township: Bingham
E-mail: ticklecreek@gmail.com Date Applied: 05/11/2004
Skills: Agricultural Research Also Serves On: Efland-Mebane SAP Implementation Focus Group(BO
Skills: Extension Specialist-NCSU
Skills: Water Quality
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Page 1 of 2 James Fickle
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr. James Fickle
Name Called:
Home Address: 101 Steeplechase Road
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919 933 4719
Phone (Evening): 708 205-0255
Phone (Cell):
Email: jimsfickle @aol.com
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence: 1997
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: -
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: 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:
I 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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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: 11/19/2013
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Page 1 of 1 Clay Hudson
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Clay Hudson
Name Called:
Home Address: 104 Williams St
PO Box 1051
Carrboro NC 27510
Phone (Day): 919-593-0892
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email: hudsonclay @hotmail.com
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence: 1998
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: -
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: 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: 11/19/2013
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Page 1 of 2 William R. Kaiser
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. William R. Kaiser
Name Called:
Home Address: 2112 Markham Dr.
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-933-9794
Phone (Evening): 919-933-9794
Phone (Cell):
Email: w_mckaiser @hotmail.com
Place of Employment: Retired geologist
Job Title: Retired geologist
Year of OC Residence: 2004
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Agricultural Preservation Board
Preservation of agricultural land will have positive environmental impact. I
am conversant with the county s environmental issues. I d bring geological
perspective and relevant volunteer experience to board discussions. I can
investigate and solve technical problems and have proven written and oral
communication skills. I would use them in review of VAD and EVAD
applications.
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
My knowledge of the natural world gained professionally as a geologist, as a
CFE member, and as a volunteer would guide my evaluation of park land.
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
NC Botanical Garden volunteer: invasive plant control, prairie and forest management,
trail maintenance at Mason Farm. Climate garden at Totten Center.
Duke Forest: trail development and maintenance, geology tour leader.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Commission for the Environment, Nov.2005-May 2013, 2 yr as Chair.
New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm Master Plan Committee Member, 2006
Work Experience: Extensive research (Univ. of Texas at Austin Bur. Economic Geology)
and industry experience (Exxon) in energy resources, especially coal and natural gas.
Hydrogeologic and geochemical skills for environmental studies e.g., coal gasification,
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high-level radioactive waste, mined lands, oil-field waste, geophysical - log analysis,
ground -water flow patterns, aquifer architecture and gravity. Proven written and oral
communication skills.
Volunteer Experience: Volunteered on a regular basis with the Heart of Texas Peace
Corps Association serving two varieties of public agencies and non-profit groups, e.g.
Safe Place, Wild Basin, AIDS Services, Food Bank, Hornsby Bend, Mayfield Park, Tree
Folks, Lower Colo. R. Authority, etc. Peace Corps Volunteer (1963-65); Ghana, W.
Africa, assigned to Ghana Geological Survey.
Education: The Johns Hopkins University, Ph.D. Geology. University of Wisconsin -
Madison, M.S. Geology; University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.A. Geology.
Other Comments:
STAFF NOTES: Originally applied 4/6/04 for Solid Waste Advisory Board; Commission
for the Environment; and Economic Development Commission. APPLIED 07/28/2013 for
Agricultural Preservation Board and Orange County Parks and Recreation Council.
Address Verification: 2112 Markham Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 is Chapel Hill
Township, Chapel Hill Jurisdiction, and Chapel Hill Town Limits.
This application was current on: 7/28/2013 Date Printed: 11/19/2013
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Page 1 of 1 Danielle Mosley
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Miss Danielle Mosley
Name Called:
Home Address: 476 Melanie Court
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-309-5685
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email: Dlynnm26 @gmail.com
Place of Employment:
Job Title:
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: 11/19/2013