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Members discussed using the Historic Preservation Element as a template model to come up with agricultural preservation element of the Comprehensive Plan. Historical & wildlife elements were also noted as important parts to be included. Kleese requested staff to take the information discussed and write a statement to be forwarded to the CPLUC and, to mail to members for a formal vote. b. Updates to APB Portion of ERCD Web Site Members reviewed the current web site pages and noted that the meeting calendar needs to be updated. Kleese asked Walters, as the APB archivist, to enhance and add to the history information. Members also asked staff to add to the site things that the APB has accomplished since 2000. Ranells suggested additional links to farmland sites such as the American Farmland Trust. C. Proposed Agricultural Boards Breakfast Previously members agreed to have a breakfast meeting with other farm - related agencies. The first meeting should focus on getting to know the other staff members. The next meeting(s) can include interested members of the community. Groups to include: Cooperative Extension Service, Farm Service Agency, S &W Conservation, NCRS, Commissioners, EDC, and Mike Lanier. Members discussed a Hillsborough location for the event such as the Village Diner or Kelsey's Cafe. Anticipated breakfast time - -8: 00 a.m. As discussed at a previous meeting staff polled members for a date in May and wrote a letter from this board inviting the other agencies to the breakfast with some of the different farm - related agencies. Kleese signed the letters for distribution to Farm Service Agency, Cooperative Extension Service and Soil & Water Conservation agency. Possible dates are May 8, 13, 14 and 15. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn by Warren, seconded by Ranells. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. DRAFT