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I � <br />The $846,000 would be matched by $846,000 in County funds to protect 3 active farm (about <br />580 acres total) located in Bingham, Cedar Grove and Hillsborough townships. <br />We have been informed that only 3 counties applied for funds this year (Durham, Wake and <br />Orange), in part because those counties have allocated the required matching funds. <br />Applications were also submitted by land trusts. Notification of grant awards is expected by <br />the end of May. <br />c. Status Report on Ongoing Projects <br />Members discussed the ongoing projects matrix prepared by staff, and noted minimal progress <br />in some areas, but substantial progress in other areas. <br />d. Use Value Taxation Update <br />Staff reviewed the information sheet distributed at the VAD conference. Members discussed <br />changes to the use value taxation program, particularly in forestry requirements. <br />e. Agricultural Center Workgroup update <br />Members discussed the charge and mission statement of the Agricultural <br />Center workgroup and recommended Tony Kleese and Gordon Warren to fill the two positions <br />allocated for APB representation. Ranells volunteered to fill an organic Farmer at Large <br />position. Staff was asked to forward this recommendation along with completed Volunteer <br />application forms to the BOCC office. Staff noted that Don Johnson agreed (by phone call) to <br />serve as an alternate if needed. <br />MOTION: Kleese motioned to adjourn at 9:00. Seconded by Warren. <br />VOTE: Unanimous. <br />Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. <br />DRAFT May 19, 2004 Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting Summary <br />