RURAL LAND MANAGEMENT BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Rural Land Management Board convened on August 30, 2017, at 3:30 PM in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Jim Gray presiding as the meeting's presiding officer. The board addressed four agenda items during the session, taking a total of four votes on various motions throughout the meeting. The board accomplished several key administrative and policy tasks, including the approval of previous meeting minutes from March 27, 2017, and May 8, 2017, as well as the approval of a Housing and Farm Infrastructure Request. Additionally, the board received an informational update to the Rural Land Management Plan and voted to enter into a closed executive session. No public comments were heard during this meeting, indicating the session focused primarily on internal board business and administrative matters.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on August 30, 2017:

• Dennis Anderson
• John McNamara
• Phillip Meyer
• Lucy Ferguson Van Meter
• Frank Penn
• Mary Ann
• Zach

No members were reported as absent or late for this meeting.

Votes and Decisions

The board took action on four motions during the August 30, 2017 meeting, with all items passing unanimously or with minimal abstentions.

Meeting Minutes Approval 0:00 Greg motioned to approve the minutes from the March 27, 2017, and May 8, 2017, meetings. The motion passed unanimously.

Housing and Farm Infrastructure Request 0:00 The board considered a Housing and Farm Infrastructure Request for Farm 5-2001, owned by Jackpot Land Company, LLC. An unidentified member made the motion, which was seconded by Frank. The motion passed unanimously.

Farm 13-2002 Offer Authorization 0:00 Following discussion in closed session, the board voted to authorize an offer on Farm 13-2002. The motion was made by an unidentified member and seconded by Lucy. The authorization passed unanimously.

Multiple Farm Offers Authorization 0:00 Mary Ann motioned to authorize offers on multiple farm properties discussed in closed session: Farms 2-2017, 3-2017, 4-2017, 7-2012, and 8-2013. Frank Penn seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with one abstention - Zach abstained specifically on Farm 7-2012 while supporting the other farm offers.

All motions were approved, allowing the board to move forward with the meeting minutes approval, the infrastructure request for Jackpot Land Company, and the various farm acquisition offers that had been deliberated in closed session.

Motion to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2017, and May 8, 2017, meetings

0:00 The board considered agenda item II, a motion to approve the minutes from two previous meetings held on March 27, 2017, and May 8, 2017.

Greg served as the key speaker for this agenda item, presenting the motion for the board's consideration. The board reviewed the minutes from both meetings as part of their standard approval process.

The motion was approved by the board without recorded discussion or concerns raised about the accuracy or content of either set of meeting minutes. This routine administrative action allows the minutes to become part of the official record of the board's proceedings.

The approval of these minutes ensures that the official documentation of the March 27 and May 8, 2017 meetings is complete and formally accepted by the board.

Motion to Approve the Housing and Farm Infrastructure Request

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The board considered agenda item III.B, a motion to approve a housing and farm infrastructure request for Farm 5-2001, operated by Jackpot Land Company, LLC.

Beth served as the key speaker presenting this agenda item to the board. The discussion centered on infrastructure improvements needed for the farming operation, though specific details about the nature of the housing and infrastructure components were not detailed in the available materials.

The board proceeded with their consideration of the request without recorded concerns or significant debate during the discussion period. Following the presentation and any deliberation, the board voted on the motion.

The motion to approve the housing and farm infrastructure request for Farm 5-2001, Jackpot Land Company, LLC was approved by the board.

Motion to Approve the Update to the Rural Land Management Plan

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The board reviewed agenda item III.C, a motion to approve updates to the Rural Land Management Plan. This resolution-type item was presented for board consideration during the meeting.

Key speakers for this agenda item included Chris Woodall and Jim Duncan, who led the discussion on the proposed plan updates. The board examined the implications of the updated Rural Land Management Plan and its potential impact on county operations and rural land use policies.

The discussion focused on reviewing the specific changes and modifications proposed in the updated plan. Board members considered how these updates would affect rural land management practices and policies within their jurisdiction.

This agenda item was treated as informational in nature, with the board taking time to thoroughly review and discuss the plan updates rather than moving immediately to a vote. The informational approach allowed board members to ask questions, seek clarification on specific provisions, and ensure they fully understood the scope and implications of the proposed changes before any formal action.

The Rural Land Management Plan update represents an important policy document that guides how the county approaches land use decisions, conservation efforts, and development in rural areas. The board's careful review demonstrates their commitment to understanding the full impact of these policy changes on their constituents and the broader community.

Motion to enter into Closed Executive Session

0:00 The board considered a motion to enter into a closed executive session during the August 30, 2017 meeting. Marrian presented the motion to move into executive session.

The stated purpose of the closed session was to discuss two specific matters: • Potential real property acquisitions • Pending litigation

These topics fall under the categories of business that can legally be discussed in closed session under applicable open meeting laws, as they involve sensitive negotiations and legal matters that could be compromised by public discussion.

The motion was approved by the board, allowing them to proceed with the closed executive session to address these confidential matters away from public view. No further details about the specific properties or litigation were disclosed during the public portion of the meeting.