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2 <br /> <br />b) Revised Ownership(existing acreage already in program) <br />Michael and Sherry Scully: Caldwell Ag District—VAD. This is part of the original Lee <br />Miller farm that was one of original parcels in the program. This is now owned by his <br />daughter, Sherry. This is to request approval of a change of ownership. Farm is in <br />hayland and pasture. Ashley Parker moved to approve the farm for VAD, seconded by <br />Compton; motion carried. <br /> <br />Hughes reported new acreage. With the farms in March and tonight, she will present a <br />total of 10 farms to the BOCC. This brings our running total to 11,936.97 acres in the <br />VAD and EVAD. She will present on June 6 at the Whitted Building. <br /> <br />6. Items for Discussion: <br />a) Membership: We will have a new position coming up in the Caldwell District when <br />Woods rotates off the board after serving two terms. There is also an at-large position <br />now vacant. Hughes noted that the new VAD application form includes a provision for <br />applicants to indicate that they are interested in serving on the APB, so she is now able <br />to gather that information. Stephen Finley in Cedar Grove expressed interest and has <br />submitted an application. For the Caldwell District position, she got word of interest <br />from Cecilia Redding, who owns a farm in that district , but does not have an application <br />yet. McAdams asked for a recommendation on Finley. Compton moved to recommend <br />Stephen Finley to the BOCC, seconded by Shambley. Motion carried. <br />b) Elections: Sandbeck noted that the board needs to elect officers; this should have <br />happened at the March meeting. The board can address this at the next meeting. <br /> <br />7. Informational Items/Future Agenda Items: <br />a) Report/update on PUV adjustment ideas: Ortosky could not be present. This will be <br />discussed at the next meeting. <br />b) New Staff Member for Lands Legacy Program: Sandbeck and Hughes reported on the <br />recent hiring of Kim Livingston to replace Rich Shaw who retired in December. <br />c) Update/report back on Food Council public meetings: Dawson provided an update on <br />the Food Council’s progress. They are working on determining the nature of the <br />relationship between the council with local governments. There are now two working <br />groups: one deals with food access, and the second is looking at how to promote/grow <br />the local food economy. <br />d) Farm to Table: Hughes gave a report on the recent “Farm to Table” event at Blackwood <br />Farm Park. This was the third of what should be an annual event but has been rained <br />out several times. About 300 students attended from three local elementary schools. <br /> <br />8. Adjournment: Vanhook moved to adjourn; seconded by Compton; meeting adjourned at 8:04 <br />pm.