Rural Land Management Board

Summary

Meeting Overview

The PDR Board convened via Zoom under the leadership of Madam Chair. The meeting covered 10 agenda items in total, spanning administrative matters, housing requests, policy changes, land acquisition, and application rankings. All items brought to a vote were approved, resulting in 10 motions passed during the course of the meeting. No public comments were heard, and no presentations are noted in the meeting record.

Key business included approval of meeting minutes, consideration of a large-scale solar letter, two housing requests (for Farm 70-2002 and Farm 162008), and proposed changes to the small farm ordinance. The board also convened a closed session before returning to open session, where members authorized an offer for Farm 102025 and approved the final rankings for the 2025 PDR applications.

Attendance

Present: Phil Meyer, Dave Sevigny, Jonathan Disney, Hannah, Phil Hager, Jim Coleman, Olivia, Greg, Traci Jones, Will Mayer, Sean, Robert James, Ja'wuanna, Steven Howard, Charlie Boone, John Allen, Tammy, and Brian Jones.

Absent: Margaret Grace, Marrry Quinn, and Christine.

Late: Steven Howard arrived after the meeting began.

Votes and Decisions

All motions at the May 27, 2026 Board meeting passed unanimously. No roll call votes were recorded.

• Approval of meeting minutes — Moved by Phil, seconded by Jim. Passed unanimously. 0:09

• Approval of letter regarding large-scale solar — Moved by Margaret, seconded by Jim. Passed unanimously. The letter is to be signed by both the chair of the board and the chair of the legal committee. 0:19

• Approval of housing request for Farm 70, 2002 — Moved by Phil, seconded by Steven Howard. Passed unanimously. 0:28

• Approval of housing request for Farm 162008 — Moved by Steven Howard, seconded by Hannah. Passed unanimously. 0:34

• Approval of changes to the small farm ordinance — Moved by Jim Coleman, seconded by Hannah. Passed unanimously. 0:43

• Enter into closed session — Moved by Jim Coleman, seconded by Robert James. Passed unanimously. 0:44

• Return to open session — Moved by Ja'wuanna, seconded by Jim Coleman. Passed unanimously. 0:58

• Authorize an offer to Farm 102025 — Moved by Jim Coleman, seconded by Steven Howard. Passed unanimously. 0:59

• Authorize the final ranks for the 2025 PDR applications — Moved by Phil Meyer, seconded by Robert James. Passed unanimously. 0:59

• Adjourn the meeting — Moved by Phil Meyer, seconded by Ja'wuanna. Passed unanimously. 1:19

Approval of meeting minutes

9:23

The board took up the approval of minutes from the previous meeting session. Members were asked whether they had any additions or changes to propose to the minutes as recorded.

Key speakers on this item included Phil and Jim. The discussion centered on whether the minutes accurately reflected the prior session, with members given the opportunity to raise any corrections or supplementary notes before the record was finalized.

The minutes were approved by the board.

Large-scale solar letter

19:25

The board discussed a letter concerning large-scale solar development, intended to be sent to the planning commission and possibly the council. Key speakers in the discussion were Margaret and Jim.

The board reviewed and deliberated on the contents and recipients of the letter, with the conversation centering on the appropriate channels through which the correspondence should be directed — specifically whether it should go to the planning commission alone or also to the council.

The board ultimately approved the letter.

*Note: Additional details about the specific content of the letter, the arguments made by individual speakers, and any concerns raised during the discussion are not available in the source data for this agenda item.*

Housing request for farm 70, 2002

28:24

The board reviewed a request to construct a primary residence on farm 70, 2002. The discussion involved key speakers Phil and Steven Howard, who presented details regarding the size and location of the proposed new structure.

The agenda item was taken up as a discussion item, during which the board considered the specifics of the housing request, including where on the farm the residence would be situated and the dimensions of the proposed construction.

The board ultimately approved the request to construct the primary residence on farm 70, 2002.

Housing request for farm 162008

34:05

The board reviewed a request to construct a primary residence on farm 162008. Key speakers on this item included Steven Howard and Hannah.

The discussion covered details related to the proposed new structure, including its size and intended location on the farm property. The board considered the request as presented before reaching a decision.

The board approved the housing request for farm 162008.

Changes to the small farm ordinance

43:01

The board took up a discussion item on proposed changes to the small farm ordinance, with key speakers Jim Coleman and Hannah presenting and debating the matter.

The discussion centered on two primary proposed changes to the ordinance: mortgage subordination and conservation plans. While the structured record does not detail the full scope of arguments made by each speaker, both mortgage subordination provisions and conservation plan requirements were identified as the central topics under consideration.

The board ultimately approved the proposed changes to the small farm ordinance.

*Note: Additional detail on specific arguments raised, concerns debated, or vote counts was not available in the source materials for this item.*

Closed session

44:38

The board entered into a closed session to discuss potential acquisition and real property interests. Key speakers during this portion of the meeting included Jim Coleman and Robert James.

Following the closed session, the matter was approved by the board.

Return to open session

58:51

The board returned to open session following the conclusion of its closed session discussions. Key speakers during this portion of the meeting included Ja'wuanna and Jim Coleman. The transition back to open session was approved by the board.

Authorize an offer to farm 102025

59:24

The board took up the matter of authorizing an offer to farm parcel 102025. Key speakers on this item were Jim Coleman and Steven Howard. The board had previously discussed the matter in closed session prior to taking action publicly.

No additional public deliberation details are available beyond what was addressed in closed session. Following that discussion, the board moved forward and approved the authorization to make an offer to farm parcel 102025.

Authorize the final ranks for the 2025 PDR applications

59:56

The board took up the matter of authorizing the final rankings for the 2025 PDR (Purchase of Development Rights) applications. Phil Meyer and Robert James were the key speakers on this item.

The board considered the final rankings as presented and moved to authorize them. The record does not reflect specific debate, amendments, or concerns raised during the discussion beyond what was presented.

• Outcome: The board approved the final rankings for the 2025 PDR applications as presented.

Adjournment

1:19:41

Following the conclusion of all agenda items, the Board moved to adjourn the meeting. The adjournment was raised by Phil Meyer and Ja'wuanna, and the motion was approved. The meeting was formally closed after all business had been addressed.