Kent County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board

 

 

County Commissioners’ Hearing Room

400 High Street

Chestertown, Maryland

 

AGENDA 

April 3, 2024

5:30 p.m.

 

Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings in person or via conference call.

Public participation and audio-only call-in number:

1. Dial 1-872-239-8359
2. Enter Conference ID: 500 679 183#

Members of the public are asked to mute their phones/devices, until the Commission Chair opens the floor for comment.

 

Minutes

 

Ag Preservation District Applications                                                                                                                      Rec to CCs

 

ALP Number	Name	Location
#23-03A	Bloomfield Ventures, LLC	11791 Blacks Station Rd, Kennedyville Tax Map 22, Parcel 40 (270 ac)
#23-03B	Bloomfield Ventures, LLC	11791 Blacks Station Rd, Kennedyville Tax Map 22, Parcel 54 (270 ac)
#23-04	Harmony Woods Farm, LLC	12655 Augustine Herman Highway, Kennedyville   Tax Map 14, Parcel 35 (200.41 ac)

  

General Discussion

 

Adjourn

 

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Article - Agriculture, Section 2.504.1 of the Annotated Code of Maryland

Appointment of board

(a) In each county containing productive agricultural land, the county governing body shall appoint an agricultural preservation advisory board.

Board members

(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the agricultural preservation advisory board shall consist of five members, at least three of whom shall be owner-operators of commercial farms who earn 50 percent or more of their income from farming.

(2) In Worcester County, the agricultural preservation advisory board shall consist of seven members, at least four of whom shall be owner-operators of commercial farms who earn 50 percent or more of their income from farming.

(3) In St. Mary's County, the agricultural preservation advisory board shall consist of five members, at least three of whom shall be actively pursuing the production of agricultural products for profit.

Membership term

(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each member of an agricultural preservation advisory board shall be appointed for a term of office of five years.

(2) In Charles County and in Worcester County, a member shall serve a term of office of 4 years.

(3) No member shall serve for more than two consecutive full terms.

(4) Appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Duties of board

(d) Duties of each agricultural preservation advisory board shall be:

(1) To advise the county governing body with respect to the approval of purchases of easements by the Foundation within the county;

(2) To assist the county governing body in reviewing the status of land under easement;

(3) To advise the Foundation concerning county priorities for agricultural preservation;

(4) To approve or disapprove an application by the county for certification or recertification under § 5-408 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(5) To promote preservation of agriculture within the county by offering information and assistance to farmers with respect to the purchase of easements;

(6) To meet at least annually with forest conservation district boards in order to work cooperatively to encourage the promotion and retention of farmland and woodland in their respective jurisdictions; and

(7) To perform any other duties as assigned by the county governing body.