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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-06-2017-11-b - Agricultural Preservation Board - Appointments 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 6, 2017 Action Agenda Item No. 11-b SUBJECT: Agricultural Preservation Board - Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk Office, 919-245-2130 Recommendations Applications for Persons Recommended Attendance Records Applicant Interest List Application of Person on the Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Agricultural Preservation Board. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a second full term (Position #2) "Cedar Grove Volunteer Ag. Dist." representative for Vaughn Compton expiring 06/30/2020. • Appointment to a first full term (Position #3) "Vol. Ag. District Caldwell Vol. Ag. Dist." Representative for Cecilia Redding expiring 06/30/2020. • Appointment to a partial term (Position #9) "At-Large" representative for Stephen P. Finley expiring 06/30/2018. POSITION NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE NO. 2 Vaughn Compton Cedar Grove Volunteer Ag. 06/30/2020 Dist. 3 Cecilia Redding Caldwell Volunteer Ag. Dist. 06/30/2020 9 Stephen P. Finley At-Large 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 Agricultural Preservation Board. 2 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 and Peter Sandbeck 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: I 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: I 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 Salers 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 Nels Anderson Day Phone:919-644-6322 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/07/2016 5 Evening Phone:919-644-6322 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/07/2016 1381 Holden-Roberts Farm Road FAX: Township: Eno Expiration: 06/30/2018 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:nels@ilsvideo.com Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Schley/Eno Vol.Ag.Dist Tuesday,May 30,2017 Page 1 3 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 and Peter Sandbeck 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: I 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: I Special Repr: VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: g Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2018 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 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: Tuesday,May 30,2017 Page 2 4 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 and Peter Sandbeck 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-Affibat 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: 09/06/2016 4122 Buckhorn Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 06/30/2019 Efland NC 27243 E-mail:ficklecreek @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 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:ash leymorganparker @ gmaiI.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.dawson500dgmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Tuesday,May 30,2017 Page 3 5 II lilaOrange County Agricultural Preservation Board May 22, 2017 Mark Dorosin, Chair Orange County Board of County Commissioners PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Re: Agricultural Preservation Board Appointments Dear Chair Dorosin: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) discussed recommendations to fill a vacant at-large position and two district positions at its regular meeting on May 17th, 2017. The APB wishes to make the following recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners: Reappoint member Vaughn Compton to a second term in the Cedar Grove District position (position 2). His current term will expire on June 30, 2017. Mr. Compton has been an active participant in APB meetings and has an outstanding attendance record. Appoint new applicant Cecilia Redding to the Caldwell District position (position 3) to be vacated when Kim Woods rotates off on June 30. Ms. Redding owns a farm in the Caldwell District that is enrolled in the VAD program, and is therefore eligible to serve in this district position. Appoint new applicant Stephen Finley to the vacant at-large position (position 9). Mr. Finley has farmed for many years in the Cedar Grove community. His farm is presently enrolled in the VAD program, so he is very familiar with the program and its benefits. Thank you on behalf of the APB. Sincerely, David Stancil Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board cc: Renee McPherson, Chair NATURAI... and Ft... FP t... F FFFF FF DIVISI Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks&Recreation PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245-2510 Fax: (919) 644-3351 6 Page 1 of 2 Vaughn Compton Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Vaughn Compton Name Called: Home Address: 1002 Hurdle Mills Road Cedar Grove NC 27231 Phone (Day): 9194284351 Phone (Evening): 9194284351 Phone (Cell): 9194284351 Email: vaughn@comptonfarming.com Place of Employment: Compton Farm Inc. Job Title: Farmer Year of OC Residence: 1954 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: 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: 7 Page 2 of 2 Vaughn Compton Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/2/2014 9:48:19 AM Date Printed: 4/9/2014 8 Page 1 of 1 Cecilia Redding Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Cecilia Redding Name Called: Home Address: 8115 New Sharon Church Rd Rougemont NC 27572 Phone (Day): 9195222285 Phone (Evening): 9195222285 Phone (Cell): 9195222285 Email: Cecilia @d2efarms.com Place of Employment: Down 2 earth farms, Ilc Job Title: Owner/farmer Year of OC Residence: 2011 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: County Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Carolina farm Stewartship association, multiple bike clubs raising money for various charities. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am an organic farmer, a biological and agricultural engineer, and have worked in the food industry throughout the country for 35 years. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To help preserve our agricultural community Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/22/2017 5:36:03 AM Date Printed: 5/22/2017 9 Page 1 of 1 Stephen P. Finley Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Stephen P. Finley Name Called: Home Address: 1611 Carr Store Road Cedar Grove NC 27231 Phone (Day): 919-943-9543 Phone (Evening): 919-943-9543 Phone (Cell): 919-943-9543 Email: CGHEMH @gmail.com Place of Employment: Self Employed Job Title: Farmer Year of OC Residence: 1969 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Elder and member of Eno Presbyterian Church, Orange FFA Chapter Allumni Member. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Life long small farmer with a deep knowledge and love of the county and surrounding Communities. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To help keep Orange County agriculture a part of the economics, life style and character of this increasing developing area. Conflict of Interest: My farm is not my full income and has no gain from serving on this board. Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/17/2017 3:39:58 PM Date Printed: 5/17/2017 10 BOCC Attendance Report For Advisory Board Appointments Agricultural Preservation Board Mar / 2016 — Mar / 2017 Member Appointed Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Vaughn Compton 06/17/2014 P xx P xx xx xx P xx P xx xx xx E P: Present E: Excused A:Absent Current through-03/31/2017 Motes: ** =APB assts every other month,with a summer recess in July and August.So there were no regular meetings where show above with asterisks, The January meeting was cancelled by the chair as there were no pending applications for enrollment for that meeting. 11 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: David Stancil and Peter Sandbec Agricultural Preservation Board Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 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: 04/01/2017 Skills: Agricultural Research Also Serves On: Stephen P. Finley Day Phone: 919-943-9543 Sex: Male 1611 Carr Store Road Evening Phone: 919-943-9543 Race: Caucasian Cedar Grove NC 27231 Cell Phone: 919-943-9543 Township: Cedar Grove E-mail: CGHEMH @grnail.com Res.Eligibility: County Date Applied: 05/17/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Cecilia Redding Day Phone: 9195222285 Sex: Female 8115 New Sharon Church Rd Evening Phone: 9195222285 Race: Caucasian Rougemont NC 27572 Cell Phone: 9195222285 Township: Little River E-mail: Cecilia @d2efanns.com Res.Eligibility: County Date Applied: 05/22/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Tuesday,May 30,2017 Page 1 of 1 12 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: 13 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. 14 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