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Docusign Envelope ID:3BEA2D13-5F9D-4EE1-9549-E5628BECF69D <br /> Evidence submitted by the county representative: <br /> • On March 11,2025, Dennis and Janet Walters sold 11.18 acres of land and requested full <br /> removal of that parcel from the Present Use Value(PUV)program. After processing the <br /> removal, an updated application was requested on May 19, 2025, for the remaining two parcels <br /> under joint ownership. An application received on July 24, 2025, stated that Mr. Walters was <br /> farming 15 acres of hay and managing 50 acres of woodland. Upon review,multiple requests <br /> were made for an updated forestry management plan for the 20-plus acres of woodland and for <br /> additional agricultural income documentation, such as Schedule F statements or gross receipts. <br /> When no response was received, the two parcels were removed from the PUV program for <br /> failure to meet minimum requirements. On November 13, 2025,Mr. and Mrs. Walters filed an <br /> appeal, at which time the requirements for agricultural production and forestry management <br /> were explained, aerial maps were provided showing less than 10 acres in agricultural <br /> production and contact information for a private forestry consultant was given. A forestry <br /> management plan prepared by Mr. Dryman was subsequently submitted and reviewed. Based <br /> on the additional documentation,the parcels now meet the minimum requirements for forestry <br /> use only, as no further agricultural income documentation has been provided. Therefore,the <br /> County recommends reinstatement of the two parcels in the Present Use Value program under <br /> forestry use only. <br /> • GIS Map <br /> • Letter Requests <br /> • Removal Decision and Deferred Tax Bills <br /> • AV-5 Application <br /> • Aerial Measurement Maps <br /> • Forestry Management Plan <br /> • Photos <br /> Motion of the Board Other: Reinstatement of PUV for forestry <br /> only <br /> Made the motion Richal Vanhook <br /> Seconded the motion Shannon Julian <br /> Voted For All BOER Members <br /> Voted Against <br /> Chair of the Fdi Signed by: <br /> Leon Meyers <br /> L!fF=,I.E)-,F-F 2/3/2026 <br /> Recording Sec P+a;ryed by: <br /> Kati fi <br /> Rob Teachout <br /> 2/3/2026 <br /> 8 <br />