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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 7, 2016
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-a
SUBJECT: Agricultural Preservation Board — Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board
Recommendation 919-245-2130
Application for Person Recommended
Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest
List
PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Agricultural Preservation Board.
BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration:
• Appointment to a first full term (Position #5) "Schley/Eno Vol. Ag. Dist." representative for
Nels Anderson, Ph.D. expiring 06/30/2018.
POSITION NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
NO.
5 Nels Anderson, Ph.D. Schley/Eno Vol. Ag. Dist 06/30/2018
NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
• None
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County
residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating
disparities in participation and barriers to participation.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making
appointments to the Animal Services Advisory Board.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Agricultural Preservation Board
Meeting Times: 7:30 pm third Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil
Meeting Place: Environment and Agriculture Center Positions: 15 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
Howard McAdams Jr Day Phone:919-732-7701 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/06/2008
1 Evening Phone:919-732-5552 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/19/2015
1616 Efland Cedar Grove Rd. FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 06/30/2018
Efland NC 27243 E-mail:mcadamsfarm @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: High Rock/Efland Vol.Ag.Dist.
Vaughn Compton Day Phone:919-428-4351 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/17/2014
2 Evening Phone:919-428-4351 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/17/2014
1002 Hurdle Mills Road FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2017
Cedar Grove NC 27231 E-mail:vaughn @comptonfarming.com Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Cedar Grove Vol.Ag.Dist.
Kim Woods Day Phone:336-599-1195 Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/07/2011
3 Vice-Chair Evening Phone:919-732-9973 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/07/2014
2915 Pearson Rd. FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2017
Hurdle Mills NC 27541 E-mail:kim_woods @ncsu.edu Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: Caldwell Vol.Ag.Dist.
Dr. Jane Saiers Day Phone:919-618-6067 Sex: Female First Appointed: 10/20/2015
4 Evening Phone:919-618-6067 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/20/2015
913 Arthur Minnis Road FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2018
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:Jane @RambleRillFarm.com Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: New Hope/Hills.Vol.Ag.Dist.
VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed:
5 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment:
FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2018
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 pm third Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil
Meeting Place: Environment and Agriculture Center Positions: 15 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
Renee McPherson Day Phone:336-214-5965 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/15/2012
6 Chair Evening Phone:336-214-5965 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/16/2015
3600 Mebane Oaks Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 06/30/2018
Mebane NC 27302 E-mail:renee@mcphersonfarms.com Resid/Spec Req: Enhanced VolAgDist Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: Cane Creek/Buckhorn Vol.Ag.Dist.
A. Gordon Neville Day Phone:919-932-6993 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/06/2014
7 Evening Phone:919-932-6993 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/06/2014
1501 Old Greensboro Rd. FAX: 929-4247 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2017
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:patnevillel @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: White Cross Vol.Ag.Dist.
Richal Vanhook Day Phone:919-732-2432 Sex: Male First Appointed: 05/19/2015
8 Evening Phone:919-732-2432 Race:African American Current Appointment: 05/19/2015
9202 Walntu Grove Church Rd FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2018
Hurdle Mills NC 27541 E-mail:svanhook5l @aol.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
Amanda Scherle Day Phone: 812-322-2582 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/19/2015
9 Evening Phone: 812-322-2582 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/19/2015
2801 Becketts Ridge Dr. FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 06/30/2018
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:alscherle @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
Renee Parker Day Phone:919-732-6366 Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/16/2015
10 Evening Phone:919-732-6366 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/16/2015
8015 Tilley Road FAX: Township: Little River Expiration: 06/30/2018
Hurdle Mills NC 27541 E-mail:rparkerfarms @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Agricultural Preservation Board
Meeting Times: 7:30 pm third Wednesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil
Meeting Place: Environment and Agriculture Center Positions: 15 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
Kathy Shambley Day Phone:919-732-5177 Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/16/2015
11 Evening Phone:919-732-5177 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/16/2015
4410 Efland Cedar Grove Road FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2018
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:None Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
Sheila Thomas-Ambat Day Phone:919-225-4744 Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/16/2015
12 Evening Phone:919-225-4744 Race:Asian American Current Appointment: 06/16/2015
103 Hunter Hill Place FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail:staemail @yahoo.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:919-304-6287 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/10/2013
4122 Buckhorn Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 06/30/2016
Efland NC 27243 E-mail:ficklecreek@gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
Ashley Parker Day Phone:919-245-1008 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/24/2013
14 Evening Phone: Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/16/2015
2211 Laws Store Road FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2018
Hurdle Mills NC 27541 E-mail:ashleymorganparker @ gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr:
Ken Dawson Day Phone:336-562-5719 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/20/2015
15 Evening Phone:336-562-5719 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/20/2015
9812 Allison Road FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 06/30/2018
Cedar Grove NC 27231 E-mail:ken.dawson50 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
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II lilaOrange County Agricultural Preservation Board
May 20, 2016
Earl McKee, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
PO Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Re: Agricultural Preservation Board Appointment
Dear Chair McKee:
The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) discussed recommendations
to fill a vacant District board position at its regular meeting on May 16th, 2016. The APB
wishes to make the following recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners:
Appoint new applicant Nels Anderson as the district member for the Schley-Eno
Agricultural District position, which is currently vacant. Mr. Anderson has farmed
for many years in the district and his farm was approved by the APB for
enrollment in the VAD program.
Thank you on behalf of the APB.
Sincerely,
David Stancil
Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board
cc: Renee McPherson, Chair
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PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: (919) 245-2510 Fax: (919) 644-3351
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Page 1 of 1 Nels Anderson
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Nels Anderson
Name Called:
Home Address: 1381 Holden-Roberts Farm Road
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-644-6322
Phone (Evening): 919-644-6322
Phone (Cell): 919-644-6322
Email: nels @ilsvideo.com
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title: Retired
Year of OC Residence: 1966
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
None
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Agricultural Preservation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Farmed for 50 years; cattle, sheep, hay, sawmill; placed farm on National Register of Historic
Places; applied for Ag. easement.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Help preserve/protect farmland from development.
Conflict of Interest:
Agriculture Easement.
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 5/20/2016 9:10:22 AM Date Printed: 5/20/2016
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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
Nels Anderson Day Phone: 919-644-6322 Sex: Male
1381 Holden-Roberts Fann Road Evening Phone: 919-644-6322 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 919-644-6322 Township: Eno
E-mail: nels @ilsvideo.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 05/20/2016
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 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Date Applied: 03/23/2016
Skills: Agricultural Research Also Serves On:
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: 919 933-9794 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: wmckaiser@hotmail.com Res.Eligibility: Chapel Hill Township
Date Applied: 05/20/2016
Skills: Geologist Also Serves On: Commission for the Environment
Skills: Hydrogeolgic/Geochmical Envirmnntal
Skills: Peace Corps
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 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Date Applied: 05/20/2016
Skills: Club Nova Also Serves On:
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Page 1 of 3 James Fickle
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr James Fickle
Name Called:
Home Address: 101 Steeplechase Road
Chapel Hi1127514 NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919 933 4719
Phone (Evening): 919 933 4719
Phone (Cell): 708 205 0255
Email: jimsfickle @aol.com
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title: CC&BW
Year of OC Residence: 1997
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: 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:
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Page 2 of 3 James Fickle
Agricultural Preservation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS/MS/PhD degrees from Texas Tech University and University of Illinois followed by 40 years
experience in applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture. I am familiar with production
systems ranging from large operations to local market-garden farms with diverse production
integrating crop and animal enterprises.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have been in Agriculture for my entire career and would like Agriculture to continue to be a
viable way of life in what has become a heavily urbanized area (Research Triangle metropolitan
area). I am sympathetic with the challenges of continuing agricultural lifestyles and need to
adapt to changing needs brought on by urbanization. While large mechanized broadacre farms
will continue to decrease in number in metropolitan areas, we have an opportunity to preserve
agricultural areas which have production suited to the urban area and local markets.
Conflict of Interest:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS/MS/PhD degrees from Texas Tech University and University of Illinois followed by 40 years
experience in applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture. While with industry, my
employers (and I as their representative) had occasion to use the services of the Community
Colleges in the areas where I worked. More specifically, we used summer interns as technical
assistants in field and laboratory work. While Durham Technical is not agriculturally oriented, I
suggest my experience would be useful, giving me a broad perspective applicable to the many
disciplines taught at Durham Technical.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I feel the community college system is a critical part of our overall educational system and while
it makes many contributions to American Industry, more can be done. Allegiances of Durham
Technical with local industry no doubt exist, but is a particular area that can be strengthened to
increase American competitiveness, particularly in the biotechnical, mechanical, electrical and
electronic trades.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
As suggested above, strengthen ties with local industry to enable curriculum paths leading to
careers in industry.
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Please list/explain 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). I 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 work/volunteer
experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
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Page 3 of 3 James Fickle
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: 4/30/2015 Date Printed: 7/30/2015
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Page 1 of 2 William R. Kaiser
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: 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): 919 933-9794
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
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:
Supplemental Questions:
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Page 2 of 2 William R. Kaiser
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: 5/20/2016 Date Printed: 5/20/2016
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Page 1 of 1 Danielle Mosley
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: 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
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: 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: 5/20/2016 Date Printed: 5/20/2016