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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-17-2014-11b1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 17, 2014 Action Agenda Item No. 11 -b SUBJECT: Agricultural Preservation Board — Appointment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (YIN) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 245 -2130 Recommendation Application for Person Recommended Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons 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. Vaughn Compton. If appointed Mr. Compton will be serving a first full term expiring 06/30/2017 as an at -large representative. POSITION NO. I NAME 11 SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 2 Mr. Vaughn Com ton VAD Cedar Grove District 06/30/2017 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making an appointment to the Agricultural Preservation Board. 2 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 primary purpose of the Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is to promote the economic and cultural importance of agriculture in the county, and to encourage voluntary preservation and protection of farmland for future production. The Agricultural Preservation Board is a body comprised of up to seven (7) at -large members, plus one (1) member from each of the seven (7) Agricultural Districts in the VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 1 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: E -mail: Resid/Spec Rea: Vo1.Ag.District Number of Terms: VACANT 2 Ms. Kim Woods 3 Co -Chair 2915 Pearson Rd. Hurdle Mills NC 27541 Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E -mail: Day Phone: 336 -599 -1195 Evening Phone: FAX: E -mail: kim—woods@ncsu.edu Special Repr: High Rock/Efland Vol. Ag. Dist. Sex: First Appointed: Race: Current Appointment: Township: Expiration: Resid/Spec Req: Vo1.Ag.District Number of Terms: Special Repr: Cedar Grove Vol. Ag. Dist. Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/07/2011 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/07/2011 Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: Resid/Spec Req: Vo1.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. Thursday, June 05, 2014 Page 1 Thursday, June 05, 2014 Page 2 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 primary purpose of the Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is to promote the economic and cultural importance of agriculture in the county, and to encourage voluntary preservation and protection of farmland for future production. The Agricultural Preservation Board is a body comprised of up to seven (7) at -large members, plus one (1) member from each of the seven (7) Agricultural Districts in the Mrs. Renee McPherson Day Phone: 336 - 214 -5965 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/15/2012 6 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/15/2012 3600 Mebane Oaks Road FAX: Township: Bingham p: g Expiration: Mebane NC 27302 E -mail: renee @mcphersonfarms.com Resid/Spec Req: Enhanced VolAgDist Number of Terms: Special Repr: Cane Creek/Buckhom Vol. Ag. Dist. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 7 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: E -mail: Resid/Spec Req: Vo1.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 8 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/07/2011 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 9 Evening Phone: 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 Day Phone: 919 - 732 -7701 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/06/2008 10 Co -Chair Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/15/2012 1616 Efland Cedar Grove Rd. FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 06/30/2015 Efland NC 27243 E -mail: mcadamsfarm @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Thursday, June 05, 2014 Page 2 0 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 primary purpose of the Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is to promote the economic and cultural importance of agriculture in the county, and to encourage voluntary preservation and protection of farmland for future production. The Agricultural Preservation Board is a body comprised of up to seven (7) at -large members, plus one (1) member from each of the seven (7) Agricultural Districts in the Mr. Joe Thompson Day Phone: 919 - 563 -3220 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/24/2009 11 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 12 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: Dr. Noah Ranells Day Phone: 336 - 285 -4658 Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/10/2013 13 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/10/2013 4122 Buckhom Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 06/30/2015 Efland NC 27243 E -mail: ficklecreek @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Ms. Ashley Parker Day Phone: 919 - 245 -1008 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/24/2013 14 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: Thursday, June 05, 2014 Page 3 5 ORANGE COUNTY s Department of Environment, .Agriculture, Pans & Recreation June 4, 2014 _ ..................Donna Baker .... ...... .....__.... ........ . ..... .... ... ....... .. .... .. __..............._............. ....................... _................................. .... ._ ...... ............ .... ... ... ....._.... ............................... Cleric to the Board of County Commissioners 200 South Cameron Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Ms. Baker. The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board is pleased to be able to recommend the appointment of Mr. Vaughn Compton to serve as a district member representing the Cedar Grove Voluntary Agricultural District, Mr. Compton resides within the Cedar Grove district, where he has been working as a farmer in Orange County. since 1975. He has filled out the online application. Members of the APB are actively working to identify additional qualified new applicants who own farms that have been enrolled recently in the VAD program and are located within the VAD districts where there are now district member vacancies. The board will forward additional recommendations for those district slots as soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, rmtf �-✓ n.+.m.. --ti Peter Sandbeck, Cultural Resources Coordinator cc: Howard McAdams, Chair, Agricultural Preservation: Board Kim Woods, Vice Chair, Agricultural Preservation Board David Stancil, Director, Orange County DEAPR NATURAL and C UL f RAL RE- 1300R€ ES € IVISION Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation PO Box 8981, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (999) 245 -2590 Fax: (919) 544 -3351 0 Page 1 of 2 Vaughn Compton 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. Vaughn Compton 1002 Hurdle Mills Road Cedar Grove NC 27231 9194284351 9194284351 9194284351 vaughn@comptonfarming.com Compton Farm Inc. Farmer 1954 Cedar Grove Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Orange- Durham Cattlemans Association Farm Bureau Board Member Exchange Club Member FFA Alumni President Orange County Livestock Show Leader Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange- Durham Cattlemans Association Orange County Livestock Show Leader Boards /Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have lived in Orange County my entire life. My grandfather and father were both farmers therefore I continued on the tradition of farming. I have been farming since 1975. My family farms tobacco and chickens. With my experience in my farming background I could be very beneficial to this board by having the farmers perspective on the situation. As well as serving on other boards in the community I have a broad spectrum to want to improve my community an help out others. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to serve on this board so the farmers of my county will be properly represented now and in the future. With farming being such a big supplier in the world our voices need to be heard and protected for now and future farmers. By serving on this board I could help with current conditions as well as improving them. I feel that being fully represented in multiple aspects I could bring a lot of beneficial factors to this board. Conflict of Interest: Page 2 of 2 Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: Vaughn Compton This application was current on: 4/2/2014 9:48:19 AM Date Printed: 6/5/2014 8 , Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: David Stancil Agricultural Preservation Board Contact Phone: 919 - 245 -2522 Mr. Vaughn Compton Day Phone: 9194284351 Sex: Male 1002 Hurdle Mills Road Evening Phone: 9194284351 Race: Caucasian Cedar Grove NC 27231 Cell Phone: 9194284351 Township: Cedar Grove E -mail: vaughn @comptonfarming.com Date Applied: 04/02/2014 Skills: Also Serves On: Dr James Fickle Day Phone: 919 933 4719 Sex: Male 101 Steeplechase Road Evening Phone: 919 933 4719 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hi1127514 NC 27514 Cell Phone: 708 205 0255 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: jimsfickle @aol.com Date Applied: 12/27/2013 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 Carrbom 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: 01/10/2014 Skills: Geologist Also Serves On: Skills: Hydrogeolgic/Geochmical Envirnmntal 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: Thursday, June 05, 2014 Page 1 of I Page 1 of 2 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 Hil127514 NC 27514 919 933 4719 919 933 4719 708 205 0255 jimsfickle @aol.com Retired CC &BW 1997 Chapel Hill Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Volunteer with NC Botanic Garden in Chapel Hill Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards /Commissions applied for: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: BS / MS / PhD degrees from Texas Tech University in Agronomy (soils & crops) followed by nearly 40 years of applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture have made me aware of the critical need to properly manage water resources. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Water resources (availability, supply, conservation, reclaimation) are a preeminent issue for all society even now and will become moreso in the future. I hope my technical background will be of use to OWASA. Conflict of Interest: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: 10 Page 2 of 2 Durham Technical Community College Board of Directors Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors James Fickle Please listlexplain your experience, either professionally and /or from other boards /commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management. Professionally, my positions involved budgetary responsibility (up to $2 M annually) and management of direct reporting personnel (up to 14). 1 am aware of the needs for planning, implementation, and oversight of these resources while maintaining focus on the tasks assigned. In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the worklvolunteer experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. University and industry work in soils, crops, regulatory affairs (company representative with EPA,OPP). Over the years, I have worked with irrigation so am conversant with water use in agriculture. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Provision for supply, delivery and stewardship of water resources for Orange County. I have no specific items to accomplish, but do have an interest in water reuse as a means of minimizing impact on available resources. What is OWASA's role in growth /development issues? I think OWASA works within the larger needs of county and its municipalities. Therein the provision, delivery and stewardship of water resources is the specific perview of OWASA. Where growth and development is under consideration of the various branches of county and municipal government, OWASA would be active in helping to implement those items having to do with water. 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 OWASA 04/22/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: Steeplechase Road is in Chapel Hill Township and Chapel Hill Jurisdiction. Updated application with additional questions answered for OWASA 12/27/2013. This application was current on: 12127/2013 6:59:24 PM Date Printed: 6/5/2014 11 Page 1 of 2 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 ..; Chapel Hill Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards /Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 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. 04/2312012 REMOVED FROM APPLICANT INTEREST LIST DUE TO NO RESPONSE TO E- 12 Page 2 of 2 Clay Hudson MAILS. REINSTATED 4/2312012 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: 6/5/2014 13 Page 1 of 2 William R. Kaiser 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: Mr. William R. Kaiser 2112 Markham Dr. Chapel Hill NC 27514 919- 933 -9794 919- 933 -9794 w—mckaiser@hotmaii.com Retired geologist Retired geologist 2004 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian 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 Boards /Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this 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. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to see properly planned, sustainable growth in this county. Conflict of Interest: 14 Page 2 of 2 William R. Kaiser Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 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. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am conversant with the county s environmental issues. I bring geohydrological perspective, direct volunteer experience as a former CfE member, and institutional memory to commission discussions. 1 have demonstrated leadership. I can investigate and solve technical problems and have proven written and oral communication skills. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: want to continue volunteering and working to protect our natural resources. I enjoy debating environmental issues and interaction with fellow commission members.Among the many county advisory boards and commissions, I feel best qualified for service on the CfE. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 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, 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. Resubmitted application 01/110/2014. This application was current on: 1/10/2014 Date Printed: 6/5/2014 15 Page 1 of 2 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: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Miss Danielle Mosley 476 Melanie Court Chapel Hill NC 27514 919- 309 -5685 Dlynnm26 @gmail.com 2011 Chapel Hill C.H. City Limits Female Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards /Commissions applied for: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Club Nova Volunteer Experience: Club Nova Page 2 of 2 Education: Attending school for ged Danielle Mosley 16 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: 615/2014