Cecil County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board Minutes

Thursday, May 09, 2002

Board Members Present: Bob Knutsen (Chair), Dan Derr (Vice-Chair), Jack McKeown, David Davis, Wayne Stafford.

Board Members Absent: None

Others Present:  Sandra Edwards (MALPF Program Administrator)

Chairman Knutsen called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.  Chairman Knutsen then called for a motion on the March minutes.  Mr. Stafford made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Derr seconded the motion.  All were in favor, the motion carried.

Old Business

It was noted that the Commissioners proposed FY'03 Budget includes $50,000 for use in the MALPF FY '03 Matching Funds Program.

New Business

District application from Joseph and Andrea Mahoney for lands located at 250 & 252 Wilson Road, Rising Sun, 6th Election District.  Ms. Edwards explained that two contiguous tax parcels are being combined to form one 136-acre district, 87% of the soils are in USDA Soil Suitability Classes I - III, which exceeds the minimum eligibility criteria, the current land use is a mix of hay, corn, beans, beef cattle and equine.  Ms. Edwards also noted that the property is zoned NAR and is not located within a planned 10-year water or sewer service area.  Mr. Derr made a motion to recommend approval of the Mahoney district.  Mr. Stafford seconded the motion.  All were in favor, the motion carried.

General Discussion/Updates

Check-off Box Program - Ms. Edwards reported that the County Attorney, Dwight Thomey, still hasn't received a response from the Office of the Attorney General regarding a determination on whether or not enabling legislation will be required to enact such a program.

With there being no further business, Mr. Stafford made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Mr. McKeown.  All were in favor the motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.