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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-10-20; Item 8 - Agricultural Preservation Board – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 10, 2020 Action Agenda Item No. 8 SUBJECT: Agricultural Preservation Board —Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Recommendations Application for Person Recommended Attendance Records Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment 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 3 Cecilia Little River Second Full Term 06/30/2023 Redding Vol. Ag. Dist. Caldwell Vol. Ag. Dist. NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: None FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: 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 an appointment to the Agricultural Preservation Board. 2 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 Gender Identity: Male Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 05/19/2015 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: High Rock/Efland Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 1 Vaughn Compton 2 First Appointed: 06/17/2014 Gender Identity: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 06/06/2017 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 06/30/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Cedar Grove Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 2 Cecilia Redding 3 Chair First Appointed: 06/06/2017 Gender Identity: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 06/06/2017 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 06/30/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Caldwell Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 1 Dr. Jane Saiers 4 First Appointed: 10/20/2015 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/02/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: New Hope/Hills.Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 2 Nels Anderson 5 First Appointed: 06/07/2016 Gender Identity: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 06/19/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Schley/Eno Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 1 Thursday,July 30,2020 Page 1 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 Mr. Michael McPherson 6 First Appointed: 12/02/2019 Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 12/02/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Enhanced VolAgDist Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Cane CreekBuckhorn Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 1 Portia McKnight 7 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 02/06/2018 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/06/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 09/30/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: White Cross Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 1 Richal Vanhook 8 First Appointed: 05/19/2015 Gender Identity: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 06/19/2018 Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Stephen P. Finley 9 First Appointed: 06/06/2017 Gender Identity: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 12/02/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Renee Parker 10 First Appointed: 06/16/2015 Gender Identity: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 12/02/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Kathy Shambley 11 First Appointed: 06/16/2015 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 06/19/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Thursday,July 30,2020 Page 2 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 Kim Woods 12 First Appointed: 11/13/2018 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 11/13/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Jeff Sykes 13 First Appointed: 12/02/2019 Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 12/02/2019 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Beth Myers 14 First Appointed: 12/02/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 12/02/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Ken Dawson 15 First Appointed: 10/20/2015 Gender Identity: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 06/19/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Thursday,July 30,2020 Page 3 5 rala Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board August 14, 2020 Penny Rich, Chair Orange County Board of County Commissioners PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Re: Agricultural Preservation Board Appointment Dear Chair Rich: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) wishes to make the following appointment recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners: Reappoint member Cecilia Redding to a second term in district position 3, representing the Caldwell Voluntary Agricultural District. Ms. Redding has been an active participant in the APB and is presently serving as the board's chair. 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 6 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 7 BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments Agricultural Preservation Board - Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 Member original Date Appointed Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Cecilia Redding 6/6/2017 P N P N N N E N E N P N P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting Informatin Current Through: February 29,2020 8 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 Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/28/2020 Ethnic Background: white Township: Chapel Hill Age Range Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Mr. Cameron Wagner Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/12/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno Age Range 18-34 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Friday,August 14,2020 Page 1 of 1 9 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 Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919 933 4719 Email: jimsfickle@aol.com Year of OC Residence: 1997 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: 10 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: 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. 11 Page 3 of 3 James Fickle This application was current on: 7/28/2020 Date Printed: 7/28/2020 12 Page 1 of 1 Cameron Wagner Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Cameron Wagner Name Called: Home Address: 1801 US 70 A East Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 3362641099 Email: cameronawagner@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1992 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Formerly participated in the Hummingbirds 4-H club where I was elected club reporter, Vice President and President. Also took part in the Orange County 4-H County Council where I was elected Vice President. Formerly a member for Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I grew up on my grandparents farm and understand the importance of preserving the countya€TMs farms and other agriculture. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to join to help maintain the integrity of Orange Countya€TMS farms and also uphold the interest of local farmers Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I would bring some youthful ideas to the board. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/12/2020 5:00:26 PM Date Printed: 8/14/2020