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Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting Minutes

Calhoun County Agricultural Preservation Board
April 14, 2008

Meeting Minutes

The regular meeting of the Calhoun County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) was held on Monday, April 14, 2008, at 3:00 p.m., in the Planning Department Conference Room, County Building, Marshall, Michigan.

Chairman Ken Blight called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m. Roll was called with the following members present: Larry Metzgar, Sue Ann Jessup, Ken Blight, Greg Moore, and Wayne Cornell.

Also present: Jennifer Bomba, County Planning Director

Meeting Minutes

Motion made by Wayne Cornell to approve the minutes of January 14, 2008 as presented. Support by Larry Metzgar. Motion carried.

New Business
2008 Annual Land Use Tour

Jennifer initiated discussion regarding the annual land use tour organized by the Planning Department and Agricultural Preservation Board. It was noted that in order to be successful, planning for the event needs to begin much earlier than in the previous years. A few potential tour sites were discussed including: Peter Loonin Dairy; Barton Farms; Albion Ethanol (Anderson’s); Ben Hoyt Farm; and Mike Heisler’s farm. Jennifer agreed to speak with Natalie Rector and Rita Klavinski as to their ability to assist in organizing the event.

Staff Comments

Jennifer informed members that the appraisal was underway.

Jennifer also distributed an executive summary created by Chairman Blight to be used when approaching funding sources. The executive summary briefly notes the cause and why support is needed. Ken is interested in sharing the executive summary with the Albion Community Foundation for any advice that they might be able to share with us. Jennifer encouraged members to review the document and share any comments via e-mail so that a “clean” draft can be shared with the foundation.

Jennifer also shared that she has been approached by the Chairwoman of the County Board of Commissioners to assist with developing an access vision show on the topic of farmland preservation. Jennifer will contact Ken when a date is confirmed and if he is available he will also assist with the taping.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

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