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C?J-N3E <br /> BOARD Oc CO issimE S <br /> Action <br /> A.crlov C `�-1 ITEM I�BSIRACr <br /> r' 3 <br /> rIL TT1i? DATE August 17, 1982 <br /> Subject: AGRICUfTURAL TASK FORCE If1PLPJ'ETTTATTODT comrITTEE. REPORT <br /> DT.—tment: Planning � [ Public R=Pring: yes x no <br /> Attachment(s): 1) Draft-Farm Preser- Information Contact: Susan Smith <br /> vation Program 2) Suggested Amend- <br /> ments to' the General Statutes 3) Phone Number: 732-8181 EXT 359 <br /> PU OSE:To provide the Board with a report on the activities of the Agricul- <br /> tural Task Force Implementation Committee and the status of the <br /> ordinancelto implement the Program outlined in the Task Force Report <br /> Imo: To inform the 9oard and to obtain a directive from the Board regard- <br /> ing futur Committee activities. The Program outlined in the Task <br /> Force Report and drafted as the Orange County Farm Preservation <br /> Program e ntains a number of provisions requiring amendment to the <br /> General Statutes. These provisions include: 1) less than use <br /> value assessment of farm property; 2) waiver of assessment or fee <br /> for water/Isewer extensions; 3) mandatory public hearings on public <br /> projects and proposed use of eminent domain powers; 4) assessment <br /> of attorney's fees to plaintiffs in frivolous nuisance suits; 5) <br /> no loss of eligibility status in farmer to farmer land transfers of <br /> participating bona fide farm units. <br /> IMPACT: Directives from the Board will guide Committee Activities during the <br /> fall and winter months. Proposed amendments to the General Statutes <br /> could go before the General Assembly during the January 1983 session. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: As the Baord decides, <br />