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t <br />the CPLUC committee. The idea of `farm zoning' was negatively discussed. <br />One member gave an example of current permitting process being too stringent <br />for a farmer that wants to give a son or daughter a lot to build a house on. <br />Another example of extensive regulations was given. Currently there is a <br />drought assistance program offered by the federal government where they will <br />drill a well for a farmer (to water cattle /livestock) if he agrees to not use it for <br />human consumption for a certain time and protect the watershed area around <br />the well. However, when the farmer comes to environmental health for the <br />permit to drill the well he is still required to pay an expensive fee. It seems that <br />there should be an exception for this type of well drilling permit fee. A discussion <br />of protecting the farmer's right to farm was highlighted with the notion of getting <br />Gerry Cohn of AFT to be a speaker in the near future. <br />Members were asked to e-mail ideas on the Agri business options to staff as well <br />as other concerns. Mandell and Recor asked members to convey their <br />comments for the Land Use Committee to them also. <br />Items for next agenda <br />Review comments from the APB on the Voluntary Farmland Preservation <br />Program Ordinance (VFPPO) and the memo from the county attorney. <br />Review APB's comments on the Farm Festival presentation. <br />Review the APB's ideas on the Agricultural Business Options proposal. <br />Revisit APB charge /mission. <br />ITEM #5: Adjournment <br />The APB adjourned at 9:45 p.m. <br />DRAFT <br />