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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 09-10-20; Item 8 - Agricultural Preservation Board – Appointment Discussion 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): Membership Roster Recommendations Application for Person Recommended Attendance Records Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk’s Office, 919-245-2125 PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Agricultural Preservation Board. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TYPE OF APPOINTMENT TERM EXPIRATION DATE 3 Cecilia Redding Little River Vol. Ag. Dist. Caldwell Vol. Ag. Dist. Second Full Term 06/30/2023 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. 1 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Agricultural Preservation Board Contact Person:David Stancil and Peter Sandbeck Contact Phone:919-245-2522 Meeting Times:7:30 pm, Nov and Jan 6:30 pm 3rd Wednesday every other month Positions:15 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Old Orange County Courthouse 106 E. King St., Hill Length:3 years 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. Ethnic Background:white Howard McAdams Jr Gender Identity:Male Township:Cheeks Resid/Spec Req:Vol. Ag. District Current Appointment:05/19/2015 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:1 1 First Appointed:03/06/2008 Special Repr:High Rock/Efland Vol. Ag. Dist. Perpetual Appointment Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Vaughn Compton Gender Identity:Male Township:Cedar Grove Resid/Spec Req:Vol. Ag. District Current Appointment:06/06/2017 Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms:2 2 First Appointed:06/17/2014 Special Repr:Cedar Grove Vol. Ag. Dist.Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Cecilia Redding Gender Identity:Female Township:Little River Resid/Spec Req:Vol. Ag. District Current Appointment:06/06/2017 Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms:1 3 First Appointed:06/06/2017 Special Repr:Caldwell Vol. Ag. Dist. Chair Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Dr. Jane Saiers Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Vol. Ag. District Current Appointment:12/02/2019 Expiration:06/30/2022 Number of Terms:2 4 First Appointed:10/20/2015 Special Repr:New Hope/Hills. Vol. Ag. Dist.Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Nels Anderson Gender Identity:Male Township:Eno Resid/Spec Req:Vol. Ag. District Current Appointment:06/19/2018 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:1 5 First Appointed:06/07/2016 Special Repr:Schley/Eno Vol. Ag. Dist.Age Range: Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 1 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Agricultural Preservation Board Contact Person:David Stancil and Peter Sandbeck Contact Phone:919-245-2522 Meeting Times:7:30 pm, Nov and Jan 6:30 pm 3rd Wednesday every other month Positions:15 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Old Orange County Courthouse 106 E. King St., Hill Length:3 years Ethnic Background:white Mr. Michael McPherson Gender Identity:Male Township:Bingham Resid/Spec Req:Enhanced VolAgDist Current Appointment:12/02/2019 Expiration:06/30/2022 Number of Terms:1 6 First Appointed:12/02/2019 Special Repr:Cane Creek/Buckhorn Vol. Ag. Dist.Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Portia McKnight Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Vol. Ag. District Current Appointment:02/06/2018 Expiration:09/30/2020 Number of Terms:1 7 First Appointed:02/06/2018 Special Repr:White Cross Vol. Ag. Dist. Vice-Chair Age Range: Ethnic Background:African American Richal Vanhook Gender Identity:Male Township:Cedar Grove Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:06/19/2018 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:2 8 First Appointed:05/19/2015 Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Stephen P. Finley Gender Identity:Male Township:Cedar Grove Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:12/02/2019 Expiration:06/30/2022 Number of Terms:1 9 First Appointed:06/06/2017 Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Renee Parker Gender Identity:Female Township:Little River Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:12/02/2019 Expiration:06/30/2022 Number of Terms:2 10 First Appointed:06/16/2015 Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Kathy Shambley Gender Identity:Female Township:Cedar Grove Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:06/19/2018 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:2 11 First Appointed:06/16/2015 Special Repr:Age Range: Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 2 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Agricultural Preservation Board Contact Person:David Stancil and Peter Sandbeck Contact Phone:919-245-2522 Meeting Times:7:30 pm, Nov and Jan 6:30 pm 3rd Wednesday every other month Positions:15 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Old Orange County Courthouse 106 E. King St., Hill Length:3 years Ethnic Background:white Kim Woods Gender Identity:Female Township:Cedar Grove Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:11/13/2018 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:1 12 First Appointed:11/13/2018 Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background:White Jeff Sykes Gender Identity:Male Township:Bingham Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:12/02/2019 Expiration:06/30/2022 Number of Terms:1 13 First Appointed:12/02/2019 Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Beth Myers Gender Identity:Female Township:Cedar Grove Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:12/02/2019 Expiration:06/30/2022 Number of Terms:1 14 First Appointed:12/02/2019 Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Ken Dawson Gender Identity:Male Township:Cedar Grove Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:06/19/2018 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:2 15 First Appointed:10/20/2015 Special Repr:Age Range: Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 3 4 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 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 5 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Cecilia Redding Page 1 of 1 Home Address:8115 New Sharon Church Rd Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence:County Ethnic Background:Caucasian Sex:Female Phone (Day):9195222285 Phone (Evening):9195222285 Phone (Cell):9195222285 Email:Cecilia@d2efarms.com Name: Cecilia Redding Boards/Commissions applied for: Rougemont NC 27572 Other Comments: Place of Employment: Down 2 earth farms, llc Job Title:Owner / farmer Name Called: This application was current on:5/22/2017 5:36:03 AM Date Printed:5/22/2017 Year of OC Residence:2011 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Carolina farm Stewartship association, multiple bike clubs raising money for various charities. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 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: 6 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 BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments Agricultural Preservation Board - Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 7 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Agricultural Preservation Board Contact Person:David Stancil and Peter Sandbec Contact Phone:919-245-2522 Ethnic Background:white James Fickle Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:07/28/2020 Dr Res. Eligibility:C.H. City LimitsAge Range Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:White Cameron Wagner Gender Identity:Male Township:Eno Date Applied:08/12/2020 Mr. Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range 18-34 Also Serves On: Friday, August 14, 2020 Page 1 of 1 8 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions James Fickle Page 1 of 3 Home Address:101 Steeplechase Road Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:C.H. City Limits Ethnic Background:white Gender Identity:Male Phone:919 933 4719 Email:jimsfickle@aol.com Name:Dr James Fickle Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27514 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:1997 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Volunteer with NC Botanic Garden in Chapel Hill Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Age Range: 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 9 Page 2 of 3 James Fickle 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. Boards/Commissions appointments: 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 10 Page 3 of 3 James Fickle This application was current on:7/28/2020 Date Printed:7/28/2020 11 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Cameron Wagner Page 1 of 1 Home Address:1801 US 70 A East Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Male Phone:3362641099 Email:cameronawagner@gmail.com Name:Mr. Cameron Wagner Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Other Comments: Name Called: This application was current on:8/12/2020 5:00:26 PM Date Printed:8/14/2020 Year of OC Residence:1992 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 appointments: Age Range:18-34 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 countyâ€™s farms and other agriculture. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to join to help maintain the integrity of Orange Countyâ€™s farms and also uphold the interest of local farmers Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I would bring some youthful ideas to the board. 12