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A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to approve a <br /> resolution recognizing Jan Sassaman for his volunteer service on the Solid Waste Advisory Board and <br /> authorize the Chair to sign. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 5. Consent Agenda <br /> Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> Commissioner Price asked to remove Item 4-d. <br /> Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Rich to approve the <br /> remaining items on the consent agenda. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda <br /> Item 4-d- Revisions to Orange County Voluntary Farmland Protection Program Ordinance (Code of <br /> Ordinances Chapter 48) <br /> The Board considered approving minor changes to the wording of the Orange County Voluntary <br /> Farmland Protection Program Ordinance (Chapter 48, Orange County Code of Ordinances) to help <br /> prospective farm owners better understand the renewal process for farms enrolled in the County's <br /> Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) Program. <br /> Commissioner Price referenced page 11 of the abstract and said she was concerned with the <br /> language about contract termination. <br /> Pete Sandbeck said the language was adjusted to make it consistent with the state language <br /> regarding the EVAD. He said that the process is further clarified elsewhere in the agreement. He said <br /> termination can be done by submitting a letter. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said she feels this is a very good way to present an amendment or a <br /> change to an ordinance. She noted that there is a detailed explanation as well as a clear definition of <br /> what the change is. She wanted to acknowledge the clarity and the writing out of the department names. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the <br /> minor changes to the wording of the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Protection Program Ordinance <br /> (Chapter 48, Orange County Code of Ordinances) to help prospective farm owners better understand the <br /> renewal process for farms enrolled in the County's Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) Program. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> a. Minutes — None <br /> b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Releases/Refunds <br /> The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release motor vehicle property tax <br /> values for twenty-five (25) taxpayers with a total of twenty-five (25) bills that will result in a reduction of <br /> revenue. <br /> C. Property Tax Releases/Refunds <br /> The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release property tax values for two <br /> (2) taxpayers with a total of eight (8) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue. <br /> e. Community Home Trust Request— Housing Bond Program <br /> The Board approved a request from the Community Home Trust to utilize $75,000 of bond funds allocated <br /> to the Community Home Trust for second mortgage assistance for repairs to the heating, ventilation and <br /> air conditioning (HVAC) systems at the Greenbridge Condominiums. <br /> f. Locally Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan <br />