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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda 11-14-19 Work Session Item 3 - Agricultural Preservation Board – Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 14, 2019 Action Agenda Item No. 3 SUBJECT: Agricultural Preservation Board — Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Membership Roster INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Applications for Persons Recommended Attendance Records Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Agricultural Preservation Board. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM 4 Dr. Jane New Hope/Hills. Second Full Term 06/30/2022 Saiers Vol. Ag. Dist. 6 Michael Cane First Full Term 06/30/2022 McPherson Creek/Buckhorn Vol. Ag. Dist. 9 Stephen P. At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2022 Finley 10 Renee Parker At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2022 13 Jeff Sykes At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2022 14 Beth Myers At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2022 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: None FINANCIAL IMPACT: None 2 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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss appointments to the Agricultural Preservation Board. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting Times: 7:30 pm,Nov and Jan 6:30 pm 3rd Wednesday every other month Contact Person:David Stancil and Peter Sandbeck Meeting Place: Old Orange County Courthouse 106 E.King St.,Hill Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2 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 county. Howard McAdams Jr 1 Perpetual Appointment First Appointed: 03/06/2008 Sex: Male Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 05/19/2015 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 06/30/2021 Special Repr: High Rock/Efland Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 1 Vaughn Compton 2 First Appointed: 06/17/2014 Sex: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 06/06/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 06/30/2020 Special Repr: Cedar Grove Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 2 Cecilia Redding 3 Chair First Appointed: 06/06/2017 Sex: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 06/06/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 06/30/2020 Special Repr: Caldwell Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 1 Dr. Jane Saiers 4 First Appointed: 10/20/2015 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/20/2015 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 06/30/2019 Special Repr: New Hope/Hills.Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 1 Nels Anderson 5 First Appointed: 06/07/2016 Sex: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 06/19/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 06/30/2021 Special Repr: Schley/Eno Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 6 First Appointed: Sex: Township: Current Appointment: Race: Resid/Spec Req: Enhanced VolAgDist Expiration: 06/30/2019 Special Repr: Cane Creek/Buckhorn Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: Portia McKnight 7 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 02/06/2018 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/06/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.Dist. Expiration: 09/30/2020 Special Repr: White Cross Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 1 Wednesday,October 30,2019 Page 1 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting Times: 7:30 pm,Nov and Jan 6:30 pm 3rd Wednesday every other month Contact Person:David Stancil and Peter Sandbeck Meeting Place: Old Orange County Courthouse 106 E.King St.,Hill Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Richal Vanhook First Appointed: 05/19/2015 Sex: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 06/19/2018 Race: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Stephen P. Finley 9 First Appointed: 06/06/2017 Sex: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 06/06/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2019 Special Repr: Number of Terms: Renee Parker 10 First Appointed: 06/16/2015 Sex: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 06/16/2015 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2019 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Kathy Shambley 11 First Appointed: 06/16/2015 Sex: Female Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 06/19/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Kim Woods 12 First Appointed: 11/13/2018 Sex: Female Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 11/13/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 13 First Appointed: Sex: Township: Current Appointment: Race: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2019 Special Repr: Number of Terms: VACANT 14 First Appointed: Sex: Township: Current Appointment: Race: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2019 Special Repr: Number of Terms: Wednesday,October 30,2019 Page 2 5 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting Times: 7:30 pm,Nov and Jan 6:30 pm 3rd Wednesday every other month Contact Person:David Stancil and Peter Sandbeck Meeting Place: Old Orange County Courthouse 106 E.King St.,Hill Contact Phone: 919-245-2522 Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Ken Dawson 15 First Appointed: 10/20/2015 Sex: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 06/19/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Wednesday,October 30,2019 Page 3 6 rala Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board October 4, 2019 Penny Rich, Chair Orange County Board of County Commissioners PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Re: Agricultural Preservation Board Appointments Dear Chair Rich: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) discussed recommendations to fill one district position and two vacant at-large position at its regular meeting on Sept. 18t", 2019. Members also discussed the reappointment of three existing members to second terms. The APB wishes to make the following recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners: Appoint new applicant Michael McPherson to the vacant Cane Creek/Buckhorn District position (position 6). Mr. McPherson owns a farm in this district that is enrolled in the VAD program, and is therefore eligible to serve in this district position. Appoint new applicant Jeff Sykes to a vacant at-large position. Mr. Mr. Sykes has farmed for nearly 40 years in Orange County in Bingham Township. His farm is enrolled in the VAD program. Appoint new applicant Beth Myers to a vacant at-large position. Ms. Myers has been an active vegetable farmer in Cedar Grove Township since 2010. Her farm is enrolled in the VAD program. Reappoint member Jane Saiers to a second term in her district position (position 4: New Hope/Hillsborough VAD) Reappoint member Stephen Finley to a second term in his at-large position (position 9). His first term expired on June 30, 2019. Reappoint member Renee Parker to a second term in her at-large position (position 10). Her first term expired on June 30, 2019. NATURAL and CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245-2510 Fax: (919) 644-3351 7 Thank you on behalf of the APB. Sincerely, David Stancil Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board cc: Cecelia Redding, Chair NATURAL and CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245-2510 Fax: (919) 644-3351 8 Page 1 of 2 Jane Saiers Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Jane Saiers Name Called: Home Address: 913 Arthur Minnis Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-618-6067 Phone (Evening): 919-618-6067 Phone (Cell): 919-618-6067 Email: Jane@RambleRillFarm.com Place of Employment: RambleRill Farm Job Title: farmer/grower Year of OC Residence: 1992 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Board member, American Horticultural Therapy Association; member, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association; Horticultural Therapy Advisory Committee member, North Carolina Botanical Garden; member, Voices, The Chapel Hill Chorus Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been operating a small farm in Hillsborough, North Carolina, since 2009/2010. We grow fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms year round. The farm has been certified organic since 2013. We sell our produce at local farmers markets, including the Hillsborough Farmers Market; through a weekly order-by-email program; and through Farmer Foodshare s wholesale Pennies on the Pound (POP) program. In 2013, 1 completed the Associate of Applied Science degree in Sustainable Agriculture at Central Carolina Community College. (I m 50 years old. My pre- farming education includes a doctorate in Neuroscience and Psychology. I spent most of my pre- farm working years in the medical communications field.) Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a farmer and sustainable agriculture advocate, I am motivated to help work at the county level to preserve farmland, to build and enhance farm-based communities, and to assist growers in farming endeavors that are both economically viable and environmentally sound. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 9 Page 2 of 2 Jane Saiers Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/4/2015 9:08:33 PM Date Printed: 8/10/2015 10 Page 1 of 1 Michael McPherson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Michael McPherson Name Called: Home Address: 3602 Mebane Oaks Road Mebane NC 27302 Phone (Day): 336-214-1926 Phone (Evening): 336-214-1926 Phone (Cell): 336-214-1926 Email: michael@mcphersonfarms.com Place of Employment: McPherson Farms Job Title: Owner/Operator Year of OC Residence: 1969 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Alamance County Farm Bureau NC Soybean Producers Association Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Current Farmer of small grain, hay and cattle in Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Want to be involved with the agricultural future of Orange County Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/14/2019 5:12:38 PM Date Printed: 8/15/2019 11 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 12 Page 1 of 1 Renee Parker Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs Renee Parker Name Called: Home Address: 8015 Tilley Road Hurdle Mills NC 27541 Phone (Day): 9197326366 Phone (Evening): 9197326366 Phone (Cell): 9196362182 Email: rparkerfarms@yahoo.com Place of Employment: Parker Family Farms Job Title: Secretary Year of OC Residence: 1968 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Secretary/Treasurer - Five Forks Baptist Church Treasurer - Bushy Fork Athletic Club Treasurer and committee member - Central Piedmont Jr. Livestock Show Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I live and actively work in the agricultural field as a farmer Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To help keep farms established and given a voice in the county Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/23/2015 10:30:51 PM Date Printed: 5/6/2015 13 Page 1 of 1 Sykes Jeff Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Sykes Jeff Name Called: Home Address: 5704 Vernon Road Mebane NC 27302 Phone (Day): 919-563-4685 Phone (Evening): 336-214-3443 Phone (Cell): 336-214-3443 Email: jdsykes63@gmail.com Place of Employment: Summit Job Title: Year of OC Residence: 1963 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: NC Farm Bureau Board Member Oak Grove Athletic Committee Member Member of Hebron United Methodist Church Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: A farmer for 40 years and preserving our farm, I see the need to preserve others. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: With the loss of so many farms, I want to be a good steward of the land. Conflict of Interest: No. Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 9/11/2019 Date Printed: 9/11/2019 14 Page 1 of 1 Beth Myers Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Beth Myers Name Called: Home Address: 110 Overbey Drive Cedar Grove NC 27231 Phone (Day): 9194287503 Phone (Evening): 9194287503 Phone (Cell): 9194287503 Email: Bethscsa@gmail.com Place of Employment: Elysian Fields Farm LLC Job Title: Co-owner Year of OC Residence: 2010 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Carrboro Farmers Market 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 a vegetable farmer in Cedar Grove & my land is currently enrolled in agriculture preservation program Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe this is a great program &would like to support it directly by serving on the board Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 9/16/2019 9:00:13 AM Date Printed: 9/16/2019 15 BOCC Attendance Report For The Agricultural Preservation Board Appointments Oct/2018 —Oct/2019 Member Appointed Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Dr.Jane Saiers 10/20/2015 * P * * * P I * P * * * P Stephen P.Finley 06/06/2017 * P * * * A * E * * * P Renee Parker 06/16/2015 * E * * * P * P * * * E P:Present E: Excused A:Absent *:NoMeetin Current through—October 2019 16 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 Mrs Susan T Ballard Date Applied: 02/21/2019 Sex: Female Township: Eno Race: Other Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Suzanne Evans Date Applied: 04/17/2019 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Dr James Fickle Date Applied: 05/10/2018 Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Race: white Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Ms. Helen Ingersoll Date Applied: 06/28/2019 Sex: Female Township: Cedar Grove Race: Other Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Sykes Jeff Date Applied: 09/11/2019 Sex: Male Township: Bingham Race: white Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr. Michael McPherson Date Applied: 08/14/2019 Sex: Male Township: Bingham Race: white Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Beth Myers Date Applied: 09/16/2019 Sex: Female Township: Cedar Grove Race: white Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Wednesday,October 30,2019 Page 1 of 1 17 Page 1 of 2 Susan T Ballard Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs Susan T Ballard Name Called: Home Address: 3517 Iva Ada Drive Hillsborough NC US Phone (Day): 9197324443 Phone (Evening): 9197324443 Phone (Cell): 9192609243 Email: stballard54@gmail.com Place of Employment: retired Job Title: homemaker Year of OC Residence: 1995 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Other Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past HPC member for 1 .5? terms (something like that), but had to resign due to unforeseen familial needs. Those needs are now such that I am able to commit to attending to HPC meetings and re-involve myself in the community. I would like to resume work with the HPC. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: OCHPC ps: 2nd question below... correct, I owe no past due taxes at this time. Boards/Commissions applied for: Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Past experience on the HPC, interest in architecture and preservation of all types of property, documents, and artifacts. Grew up in a c1813 National Landmark home with respect of historic properties ingrained daily. I am passionate about the Landmark program, promoting and educating people about preservation. MBA Marketing and Econ. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am passionate about preservation, love OC, and wish to use my retirement time in service to the community. Conflict of Interest: 18 Page 2 of 2 Susan T Ballard Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Preservation and grew up on a farm. My father was a farmer(in KY)and I come from a long line of farmers. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Preservation of farms and farm land. Conflict of Interest: Board of Equalization and Review(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background,education and experience relevant to this board: MBA with continuing education in finance(DUKE Executive Ed program: Finance for non- financial managers.) Experience managing across functional and global geographic regions which give me a unique perspective&experience in balancing outcomes within diverse scenarios. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Although I m not totally sure what all this board does, it appears to be a point where I might be able to use my skills to serve the community. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other boards/commissions that you have in the areas of real estate, tax appraisal or real estate law. I hold a NC real estate license, but am not affiliated with a company nor do I practice. I hold license as a just in case . 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. Well networked (for HPC board)to assist in fundraising for the Orange County Architectural History book the HPC is working on jointly with the city. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? HPC: To recommend properties for Landmark designation, to advise property owners, to educate the public, and to promote preservation of historical properties, documents, and artifacts. I hope to help in anyway I can to support the boards initiatives. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 02/19/2019 Date Printed: 02/19/2019 19 Page 1 of 2 Suzanne Evans Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Suzanne Evans Name Called: Home Address: 138 Larkin Ln Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 9173851385 Phone (Evening): 9173851385 Phone (Cell): 9173851385 Email: suzanneevans1 @gmail.com Place of Employment: self employed Job Title: Small Business Consultant Year of OC Residence: 2018 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Sex: Female Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Small Business Owner, Carrboro, NC Parent Ambassador, The Little School President, Give Movement Not for Profit Organizer of Annual Holiday Experience, Mrs Ruby s Kids Political Organizer/Volunteer Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a local small business owner I understand the needs, concerns, opportunities, and challenges that face the development of a strong, stable, and diverse economy. I have worked in many states and counties on economic development issues and see both sides from the business owner as well as the community and citizen angle. I hold a BA and a MA in Education, but my work experience has been business, income growth, and development. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: The work I do on a daily basis is working with business to expand and grow. I see a county like a business. It has to be diverse, stable, and consistently attracting not only sounds development opportunities, but it must also be balanced with intelligent choices that protect the community and support the citizens with quality jobs and opportunities for all skill levels. I could be a great advocate and a sound voice. I am also a skilled negotiator and researcher. Conflict of Interest: 20 Page 2 of 2 Suzanne Evans Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a 7th generation NC farm family. I hold a MA from Lees-McRae College and a MA from New York University. While my education has little to do with agriculture my life has been provided for and by farming. I believe that agriculture, farming, and agri education is a cornerstone of our community and my activism for local and family farms could be a benefit. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I will keep this simple: I am a 7th generation NC farm family and feel passionate about preserving and educating our community agriculture. Conflict of Interest: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My background as a 10 year business owner allows me to understand human resources, fair hiring practices, and the need for diversity and inclusion. My Masters Degree was in specialty education where I worked for an organization that presented diversity training and conflict resolution. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Our county organizations and agencies are dependent on fair hiring practices, healthy/safe work environments, and proper checks and balances. I would be honored to serve in a position that allowed Orange County employees and citizens to feel protected and safe. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/17/2019 Date Printed: 4/17/2019 21 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 Hill27514 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: C.H. City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white 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: 22 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). 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 work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. 23 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 OWASXs 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. Boards/Commissions appointments: 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: 4/1/2017 Date Printed: 12/28/2017 24 Page 1 of 2 Helen Ingersoll Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Helen Ingersoll Name Called: Home Address: 316 Hawkins Rd Cedar Grove NC 27231 Phone (Day): 919.619.7768 Phone (Evening): same Phone (Cell): same Email: helen@sincerusleadership.com Place of Employment: Frog Pond Farm (owner) Haven Salon (owner) Job Title: Business owner Year of OC Residence: 1999 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Other Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Currently the communications chair for the NCDCTA ( north carolina dressage and combined training assoc) Formerly chair of the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough (board member/ executive committee for 6 years) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Alliance for Historic Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce Downtown Merchants of Historic Hillsborough Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As farm owner in Cedar Grove I am inextricably linked to the agricultural experience of Orange county. I received an incredible education in preservation and its value from my time with the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Community involvement and service has been a passion as long as I have been a business owner in orange county. This board combines two things I am very interested in and I feel as though I would be a good fit for this board. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 25 Page 2 of 2 Helen Ingersoll Other Comments: This application was current on: 6/28/2019 3:07:55 PM Date Printed: 7/1/2019