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Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting MinutesCalhoun County Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting Minutes The regular meeting of the Calhoun County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) was held on Monday, December 11, 2006, at 3:00 p.m., in the Planning Department Conference Room, County Building, Marshall, Michigan. Chair Matt Davis called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Roll was called with the following members present: Wayne Cornell, Ben Lark, Greg Moore, Matt Davis, and Ken Blight. Also present: Jennifer Bomba, County Land Use Consultant. Meeting Minutes
Old Business Township Resolutions: Ms. Bomba indicated that she has concern that Albion, Homer and Marengo Townships have not responded to the request for a resolution supporting the PDR program. It is the southeast portion of the county that encompasses the majority of the prime farmland and active farming operations that we hope to preserve through the program. Other townships that have not responded include: Athens, Tekonsha, and Convis. It was agreed that Ken would present the resolution to Albion Township at their next regularly scheduled board meeting, Wayne will present at the Homer Township board meeting. Jennifer noted htat Marengo Township has turned the resolution down based on the fact that they are not in the position to fund the match for any township applicants. She has discussed this misconception with a Trustee. Ken agreed to attend the Marengo Township Board Meeting on December 19th. We will need to assess at the January meeting where we are and decide if we will go forward with an application cycle without certain townships if they have not passed resolutions. Membership: Jennifer informed members that Sue Ann Jessup has submitted an application for the position of township representative on the APB. The position vacated by Nancy Dietz still remains open. Wayne and Ben’s positions are expiring at the end of the year. Mr. Cornell has expressed interest in reappointment, while Mr. Lark has declined which will result in a vacancy for the conservation/natural resource position. Members suggested Dan Kesselring, or Gregg Strand for the conservation position, and Barb Frederick for the agricultural representative. Jennifer has not received any feedback from Farm Bureau regarding a recommendation for the agricultural vacancy. Ken Blight agreed to discuss our membership needs at the next Calhoun County Farm Bureau Board meeting. New Business Appointment of Sue Ann Jessup
Reappointment of Wayne Cornell
Jennifer noted that these recommendations would be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for action in January. 2007 Meeting Schedule
Staff Comments Discussion took place on the timing of an application cycle. If kicked off in January we may be ready for application to the Federal Farm and Ranchland Protection program in April. Jennifer reported on the third annual land use tour hosted by the Bosserd Family Farm. While the weather was quite cold, approximately 35 people attended. Member Comments Ben Lark expressed his appreciation for having the opportunity to work with other members on this very important topic. He has become active with the Brooks Nature Preserve project in Marshall and is considering a position with the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy on their Board of Directors. With no further business, the APB adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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