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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 3, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 7
SUBJECT: Agricultural Preservation Board — Appointments Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S):
Membership Roster INFORMATION CONTACT:
Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125
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:
SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
NAME REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Howard Vol. Ag. District Second Full Term 06/30/2024
McAdams High Rock/Efland
Nels Anderson Vol. Ag. District Second Full Term 06/30/2024
Schley/Eno
Kim Woods At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2024
NOTE — If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION
DESIGNATION DATE
Vol. Ag. District 06/30/2023 Vacant since 11/20/2020
Cedar Grove
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.
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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.
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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
VACANT
2 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Cedar Grove Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms:
Cecilia Redding
3 Chair First Appointed: 06/06/2017
Gender Identity: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Caldwell Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 2
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: 35-59 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
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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 Creek/Buckhom 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: 10/20/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Vol.Ag.District Expiration: 09/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: White Cross Vol.Ag.Dist. Number of Terms: 2
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
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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
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May 10, 2021
Renee Price, Chair
Orange County Board of County Commissioners
PO Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Re: Agricultural Preservation Board Reappointments
Dear Chair Price:
The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) discussed recommendations
to reappoint members to their second terms at its regular meeting on March 17th, 2021.
The APB asks the Board of Commissioners to consider reappointing the following three
current members to new three-year terms. All will reach the end of their first terms on
June 30, 2021 and all are willing to continue serving on the board:
Nels Anderson to a second term in the Schley-Eno District position (number 5).
Howard McAdams to a second term in the High Rock-Efland District position
(number 1).
Kim Woods to a second term in her at-large position (number 12)
Thank you on behalf of the APB. We are grateful to these individuals for sharing their
time so generously to assist with Orange County's agricultural preservation program.
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
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Page 1 of 1 Howard McAdams Jr
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Howard McAdams Jr
Name Called:
Home Address: 1616 Efland Cedar Grove Rd.
Efland NC 27243
Phone (Day): 919-732-7701
Phone (Evening): 919-732-5552
Phone (Cell):
Email: mcadamsfarm@gmail.com
Place of Employment: McAdams Farm
Job Title: Owner
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence: Cheeks
Zone of Residence: At-Large
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: Self-employed: Farmer.
Volunteer Experience: 24 years Efland Fire Dept. 1999, Fireman of the Year. 20 years,
Director of Orange County Farm Bureau (5 years, President). 7 years, Officer at Efland
Presbyterian Church. 1 year, leader, 4H Club, 6 years Chapel Hill-Carrboro Farmers
Market Director, 6 Years Efland Fire Department Director, 6 years Orange County
Planning Board, 4 years Orange County Board of Adjustment
Education: Graduate of Orange High School
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Renewed application for APB 4/26/2007. Renewed app. 2/21/2000
for Orange County Planning Board and Orange County Board of Adjustment.
ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1616 Efland-Cedar Grove Rd is in the Cheeks Township.
This application was current on: 4/26/2007 Date Printed: 4/29/2015
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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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Page 1 of 2 Kim Woods
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Kim Woods
Name Called:
Home Address: 2915 Pearson Rd.
Hurdle Mills NC 27541
Phone (Day): 336-599-1195
Phone (Evening): 919-732-9973
Phone (Cell): 919-624-8035
Email: kim_woods@ncsu.edu
Place of Employment: N.C. Cooperative Extension - Person County Cente
Job Title: Agricultural Agent
Year of OC Residence: 1969
Township of Residence: Cedar Grove
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Orange Durham Cattleman s Association
NC Cattleman s Association
NC Forage and Grassland Council
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Agricultural Preservation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Grew up on dairy farm in Orange County
Graduated from NC State with an agriculture-related degree
Currently farm in Orange County
Work with farmers in Person and Granville Counties
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am passionate about agriculture. I want to preserve the land and see more agricultural
opportunities develop in the county.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Work Experience: I have worked with Cooperative Extension since October, 2003. For
11 years prior to that, I worked for a small animal veterinarian in Hillsborough.
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Page 2 of 2 Kim Woods
Additionally, my family has a small farm where we raise hay.
Volunteer Experience: I serve as an Elder at my church.
Education: I have a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degre from North Carolina State
University.
Other Comments:
I have always been involved in agriculture and feel it is crucial to the overall well-being of
the county. I look forward to serving on the Agricultural Preservation Board to promote
the importance of farming and farm land in Orange County. STAFF COMMENTS:
Originally (05/18/2011) applied for Agricultural Preservation Board. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 2915 Pearson Road is Orange County Jurisdiction and Cedar Grove
Township.
This application was current on: 9/24/2018 Date Printed: 9/24/2018
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BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments
Ag Preservation Board—Apr 2020 - Mar 2021
Original Date Appointed Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Anderson,Nels 6/30/2018 N N N N N E N E N N N P
McAdams, Howard 6/30/2018 N N N N N P N P N N N P
Woods, Kim 11/13/2018 N N N N N P N P N N N P
P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting
Information Current Through: March 31,2021
Note: Ag Board meets every other month: January, March, May, July, September and November. Due to COVID, the Ag
Board held only 2 meetings in 2021, in September and November.
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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:
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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 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:
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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.
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.
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Page 3 of 3 James Fickle
This application was current on: 7/28/2020 Date Printed: 7/28/2020
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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