MEETING MINUTES BUTLER COUNTY  AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION BOARD  MEETING HELD VIA TELEPHONE CONFERENCE Farm-Service-Age-Ageney-625-EvaS-CHY-Read,Butler-16001 THURSDAY,: ANUARY2820A1-70M  Members In Attendance Ken Moniot Bill Duncan John Allen Luke Fritz Rick Stuchal Larry Baumgartel Alvin Vogel Eugene Bergbigler  Members Absent Rob Burr Commissioner Kimberly D. Geyer, Ex-Officio  Visitors in Attendance  Staff in Attendance Sheryl Kelly  The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Chairman Ken Moniot on Thursday, January 28, 2021. A  quorum was present. 1.E Election of 2021 Officers  Chairman Moniot reported that he has been contacted by the Commissioner's office and asked if would like to remain as the Chairman for 2021. He has agreed and will be appointed by the Chairman Chairman Moniot asked for a motion to either keep the same officers for 2021 or to have nominations to change. Eugene Bergbigler made the motion to keep the same officers for 2021 with a  oft the Board of Butler County Commissioners at their February 3rd public meeting.  second by Alvin Vogel. All were in favor and the motion was approved.  2. Public Comment  There was no public comment. 3.Commissioner's Report  Commissioner Geyer was not able to attend but relayed a message through Sheryl Kelly to say hello to everyone and thank all board members for their continued service on the Ag Land Preservation  Board. Page1 1of3  Updated 2/2/2021    4.A Approval of Meeting Minutes  Chairman Moniot asked for a motion to approve the December meeting minutes. There was a motion by Eugene Bergbigler with a second made by Vice-Chairman Bill Duncan. All were in favor and the  motion was approved. 5.Old Business  -2019 #1 Thurber Farm - Sheryl reported that appraiser. Jim Kelly finished the self-contained appraisal and it has been sent to the state and NRCS for review and hopeful acceptance. The board members discussed and will try to meet at the regular meeting location in February in order to review the two  appraisals for this farm.  2020 #1 Taggart Farm - This farm was approved by the state board on December 10th.  2020 #2 Foertsch Farm = All information has been submitted and accepted by the state. It will appear 2020 #3 Riddle Farm - Mr. Riddle accepted the board's revised offer and this farm has been placed  on the state board's February meeting agenda for hopeful approval.  on the schedule for Land Surveyors for survey.  - 2021 Application Round - Sheryl reported that there were four new applications for 2021 although one does not qualify because of the amount of soil types that don'tmeet minimum criteria to apply. - The county has certified $339,679 in local matching funds for the 2021 program - $150,000+$39,679 in Legacy Funds, plus Clinton Township has certified $150,000 for their new ag preservation program. Vice-Chairman Bill Duncan reported that $66,350 was from development fees paid to the township. There was discussion on the great amount of work that Clinton Township officials conducted to try and get farms to apply for the Clinton Township program, including a public program conducted in 2020 and attended by Doug Wolfgang, Director of the state's Preservation Office. Many farms are interested but are not yet int the position to apply because of estate planning and speaking to attorneys. To date, there are two applications on the county list from Clinton Township and unless an application is received before the deadline on January 315t, the township will proceed with those applications.  Board member John Allen discussed the two applications from Clinton Township and that it had never been the intention of the township to proceed with those two specific applications. But since no other applicants could bei found this year the township must move forward. He will abstain from voting on anyi issues regarding  either oft those farms.  Pagez 2of3  Updated 2/2/2021    6. New Business   2021 Farm Visits -1 the board discussed and it was decided that Sheryl will call all board members in early February to schedule visits to new applicant farms before the February board meeting. Ambrose Farm Application - Sheryl was contacted by a daughter from the Ambrose Farm whose father and mother had been applicants for many years. With the death of their mother, they weren't sure ift they could stay enrolled as an applicant while the estate is being settled. Sheryl spoke with Doug Wolfgang who said it is fine to leave them in the program as an applicant, but at any point where the farm might be chosen for preservation, all owners of record will need to sign a new application form. Misera Preserved Farm Lot Line Revision - the owner of the Misera Farm contacted Sheryl to ask if he could do a lot line revision adding property to his currently-preserved farm, then apply for preservation for that additional acreage. Sheryl told him she would confirm with the county board and state office, but believed that he must submit an entire parcel as defined by the tax assessment office when applying for the parcel. There was discussion among board members and it was agreed that this new property must remain as a separate parcel in order to apply. Chairman Moniot believes that the additional property, if chosen for preservation, could eventually be added to the existing property after  Sheryl will relay that information to the daughter.  payment, but that we would need to check with the state on this procedure.  7.Adjourn  Chairman Moniot called for a motion to adjourn. There was a motion made by Eugene Bergbigler with as second by Rick Stuchal. All were in favor and the motion was approved. The meeting was adjourned  at 7:40pm.  Next Meeting: Thursday, February 25 at the  Farm Service Agency Building, 625 Evans City Road, Butler, PA 16001  Respectfully submitted by Sheryl Kelly for Board Secretary Rob Burr.  Page. 3of3  Updated. 2/2/2021        AGENDA  BUTLER COUNTY  AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION BOARD  Farm Service Agency Building 625 Evans City Road, Butler 16001 THURSDAY,JANUARY28-7:00PM: - CALL IN  Conference Call Dial-In Number - (605) 313-5718  Access Code - 888178  ELECTION OF 2021 OFFICERS PUBLIC COMMENT  REPORT FROM COMMISSIONER GEYER APPROVAL OF DECEMBER MEETING MINUTES  OLD BUSINESS  1. Thurber Farm (2019 #1)  2. Foertsch (2020 #2 and Riddle Farms (2020#3) 3. 2021 Application Round Update  NEW BUSINESS  ADJOURN        MEETING MINUTES BUTLER COUNTY  AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION BOARD  Farm Service Agency, 625 Evans City Road, Butler 16001 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021-7:00PM  Members In Attendance Ken Moniot Bill Duncan John Allen Luke Fritz Rob Burr Larry Baumgartel Alvin Vogel Eugene Bergbigler Commissioner Kimberly D. Geyer, Ex-Officio  Members Absent Rick Stuchal  Visitors in Attendance  Staff in Attendance Sheryl Kelly  The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Chairman Ken Moniot on Thursday, February 25, 2021.A  quorum was present. 1.P Public Comment  There was no public comment. 2. Commissioner's Report  Commissioner Geyer reported on, and answered board member questions on a variety of topics  including:  Solar panels on farms was discussed at the Conservation District meeting earlier that morning. Many farms and municipalities are being approached by solar companies to sell or lease land bringing up questions about hazardous waste, landfilling and recycling the panels The county is exploring the possibility of forming a 5-county regional health department. In this round of the county's Infrastructure Bank, there is $23 million available for  when they are no longer operational.  municipal water, sewer, road, etc. projects.  Page1of4  Updated2/26/2021    The Glade Run Lake Conservancy has asked for a letter of support from the Board C -The county's new Election Review Commission has met and will review every aspect oft the Regarding PennDOT's idea to toll certain bridges in the state, Butler County has not been contacted by about any bridges within the county - the closest seem to be in Allegheny and  Commissioners for a DCNR grant. This is being explored.  county election system.  Clarion counties. 3.A Approval of Meeting Minutes  ( Chairman Moniot asked for a motion to approve the. January meeting minutes. There was a motion by Vice-Chairman Bill Duncan with a second made by Alvin Vogel. All were in favor and the motion was  approved. 4.Old Business  2019 #1 Thurber Farm - The Board discussed the difference in the regular appraisal on this farm versus the NRCS-required self-contained appraisal that was completed. There was a motion made by Secretary Rob Burr to table this discussion until the March meeting, seconded by Treasurer Larry  Baumgartel. All were in favor and the motion was approved.  2020 #2 Foertsch Farm - Sheryl reported that this farm was approved for easement purchase by the  state at their February 18 meeting.  2020 #3 Riddle Farm - Both survey and title work were ordered for this farm.  2021 Allocation Butler County's 2021 allocation ended up being $1,527,565. This includes Clinton Township's match of $150,000. Vice-Chairman Duncan calculated and explained to the board the formula used to calculate the township's portion which ends up being $851,658 for the countywide program and $674,562 for the township program. With this, the two Clinton Township farms in the countywide application will be removed and will be handled within the Clinton Township program. -2021 Application Round and Ranking - The Board reviewed the scores and ranking oft the 27 applications for 2021. Three were new applications and were visited bys some members oft the board on February 18 for final scoring. Chairman Moniot asked for a motion to approve the 2021 ranking and proceed with possible easement purchase oft the first two farms on the list - Maple Shade Farms and Pizor. There was a motion made by' Vice-President Bill Duncan with a second by Luke Fritz. All were in  favor and the motion was approved.  Page 2of4  Updated. 2/26/2021    Regarding the Clinton Township program which will be operated through the county board but using only Clinton Township match funding and state allocation generated as a result oft this match, Chairman Moniot asked for a motion to proceed with the two Clinton Township farms that are on the 2021 applicant list. A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Bill Duncan with a second by Luke Fritz. All were in favor and the motion was approved. Board member John Allen abstained from this vote. - Senate Bill 64 - Sheryl reported that Senate Bill 64 is currently in the Appropriations Committee. This is the bill that the Ag Board voted in opposition to in 2020 and sent letters to all local legislators. The bill ife enacted directs a portion of state ag easement purchase funding to land trusts in Pennsylvania for farm preservation. There was a motion made by Vice-Chairman Bill Duncan to send another letter regarding the board's opposition with a second by John Allen. All were in favor and the motion was  approved.  Western Pa. Conservancy- = There was discussion on the Board's visit in 2019 to Western Pa. Conservancy and whether they may have funding available to help with ag preservation in Butler County. Vice-President Duncan made a motion to contact them again with a second by. John Allen. All  were in favor and the motion was approved.  5.New Business  Cooper (2002) Farm - Mr. Cooper contacted Sheryl about the possibility of building a butcher shop on the ederally-funded portion of his farm (easement recorded in 2002) in the previously disturbed area where silos, hay storage area and graveled parking area is off West Liberty Road. Sheryl has already contacted the state about this and whether there might be any federal restrictions. They are getting back to her about this. The board discussed the county regulations regarding Appendix N - Permitted Customary Part-Time Off-Season Minor or Rural Enterprises. Sheryl will send this to Mr. Cooper and wait for a reply from the state. She will also advise him to contact the township regarding land development. There was a motion made by Treasurer Larry Baumgartel with a second by Luke  Fritz to table this discussion until March. Additional Discussion:  Board member Luke Fritz reported on a grant received by the Armstrong County Conservation District which is being used to preserve ai farm in the Buffalo Creek Watershed. Sheryl will contact Andy  Gaver about this and report back toi the board with the details.  Page. 3of4  Updated. 2/26/2021    6.Adjourn  Chairman Moniot called for a motion to adjourn. There was a motion made by Treasurer Larry Baumgartel with a second by Luke Fritz. All were in favor and the motion was approved. The meeting  was adjourned at 8:05pm.  Next Meeting: Thursday, March 25 at the  Farm Service Agency Building, 625 Evans City Road, Butler, PA 16001  Respectfully submitted by Sheryl Kelly for Board Secretary Rob Burr.  Page 4of4  Updated2/26/2021    PAI Department of Agriculture Bureau of Farmland Preservation 2021 Allocation ofFunds  Total $839,255 $81,745 $541,799 $85,144 $296,798 $94,890  Total $1,239,332 $1,246,238 $90,709 $735,799 $88,328 $3,477,982 $396,798 $98,549 $4,378,547 $1,527,565 $268,066 $215,856 $595,198 $6,435,566 $99,329 $136,019 $141,527 $126,402 $3,342,434 $867,845 $489,987 $134,883 $1,038,919 $36,409 $64,842 $187,823 $119,470 $76,582 $478,598 $4,681,219 $195,070 $885,850 $4,891,195 $588,254 $262,625 $268,703 $188,946 $685,093 $1,465,058 $37,919 $3,338,166 $123,646 $193,142 $290,749 $69,167 $384,829 $68,236 $122,095 $30,129 $201,989 $384,496 $897,227 $48,271 $597,323 $318,236 $1,137,054 $114,048 $3,965,708 54,570,045  County Adams Allegheny Armstrong Beaver Bedford Berks Blair Bradford Bucks Butler Cambria Carbon Centre Chester Clearfield Clinton Columbia Crawford Cumberland Dauphin Erie Fayette Franklin Fulton Greene Huntingdon Indiana Juniata Lackawanna Lancaster Lawrence Lebanon Lehigh Luzerne Lycoming Mercer Mifflin Monroe Montgomery Montour Northampton Northumberland Perry Pike Potter Schuylkill Snyder Somerset Sullivan Susquehanna Tioga Union Warren Washington Wayne Westmoreland Wyoming York  County Approp Total Grant Total Match Redistributed State Funds PctofT Total State & County  $400,077 $254,639 $0 $1,206,202 $8,964 $61,526 $194,000 $266,820 $3,184 $66,504 $1,068,664 $946,842 $1,381,382 $100,000 $145,101 $3,659 $74,012 $1,601,297 $1,206,202 $1,495,950 $339,679 $701,665 $7,000 $242,323 $26,461 $150,019 $89,548 $367,205 $3,219,575 $1,206,202 $1,844,037 $3,211 $88,762 $35,025 $47,306 $15,085 $97,835 $5,000 $97,710 $1,117,923 $779,778 $1,391,977 $77,861 $661,843 $50,000 $352,446 $3,371 $120,826 $299,365 $282,914 $3,776 $22,119 $6,678 $46,910 $50,977 $56,409 $13,000 $77,643 $15,249 $27,174 $60,000 $329,584 $1,757,654 $1,206,202 $1,529,581 $36,227 $100,881 $217,837 $331,034 $2,178,987 $1,023,527 $1,620,209 $14,000 $544,108 $54,608 $122,647 $45,000 $147,614 $50,996 $56,157 $70,402 $509,174 $90,575 $1,206,202 $0 $34,368 $996,127 $944,970 $1,356,470 $10,000 $85,928 $50,047 $59,230 $1,611 $282,450 $13,480 $32,883 $57,293 $231,749 $0 $51,821 $0 $107,832 $5,683 $15,021 $54,494 $65,239 $132,546 $59,486 $338,295 $78,474 $864 $42,642 $25,718 $524,184 $50,075 $192,678 $200,000 $643,809 $32,717 $33,678  $544,802 $0 $12,207 $264,179 $4,336 $136,175 $4,983 $462,556 $9,533 $36,033 $121,942 $4,373 $47,695 $20,542 $6,808 $106,027 $68,087 $4,590 $407,659 $5,142 $9,093 $69,418 $17,702 $20,765 $81,705 $49,332 $296,638 $19,064 $74,362 $61,278 $69,443 $95,869 $123,340 $0 $13,617 $68,151 $2,194 $18,357 $78,019 $0 $0 $7,738 $74,207 $180,493 $460,671 $1,177 $35,022 $68,189 $272,348 $44,552  $39,814 $40,036 $1,246,238 $8,012 $10,800 $14,304 $81,094 $2,409,318 $15,522 $15,895 $75,098 $2,777,250 $23,664 $1,187,886 $9,210 $261,066 $3,343 $189,395 $16,504 $505,650 $165,752 $3,215,991 $2,983 $96,118 $5,993 $100,994 $8,066 $126,442 $16,884 $121,402 $52,756 $2,224,511 $22,114 $789,984 $19,455 $439,987 $6,096 $131,512 $48,981 $739,554 $5,372 $32,633 $2,161 $58,164 $11,019 $136,846 $11,125 $106,470 $13,393 $61,333 $7,310 $418,598 $187,782 $2,923,565 $8,630 $158,843 $40,341 $668,013 $68,472 $2,712,208 $11,081 $574,254 $11,008 $208,017 $14,811 $223,703 $12,350 $137,950 $9,648 $614,691 $44,940 $1,374,483 $3,551 $37,919 $40,598 $2,342,039 $14,101 $113,646 $15,714 $143,095 $4,494 $289,138 $4,448 $55,687 $17,768 $327,536 $16,415 $68,236 $14,263 $122,095 $1,686 $24,446 $8,050 $147,495 $11,971 $251,950 $19,787 $558,932 $3,588 $47,407 $12,398 $571,605 $7,293 $268,161 $20,896 $937,054 $3,100 $81,331 $69,458 $2,699,527 1,451,397 38,000,000  2.21% 3.28% 0,22% 1.43% 0.22% 6.34% 0.78% 0.25% 7.31% 3.13% 0.69% 0.50% 1.33% 8.46% 0.25% 0.27% 0.33% 0.32% 5.85% 2.08% 1.16% 0.35% 1.95% 0.09% 0.15% 0.36% 0.28% 0.16% 1.10% 7.69% 0.42% 1.76% 7.14% 1.51% 0.55% 0.59% 0.36% 1.62% 3.62% 0.10% 6.16% 0.30% 0.38% 0.76% 0.15% 0.86% 0.18% 0.32% 0.06% 0.39% 0.66% 1.47% 0.12% 1.50% 0.71% 2.47% 0.21% 7.10% 100%  $1,266,181 $1,206,202 $1,423,867 16,570,045 19,924,717 16,623,886        AGENDA  BUTLER COUNTY  AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION BOARD  Butler County Staff Development Center 227 West Cunningham Street, Butler 16001 THURSDAY, MARCH 25-7:00PM  PUBLIC COMMENT  REPORT FROM COMMISSIONER GEYER APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY MEETING MINUTES  OLD BUSINESS  1. Thurber Farm (2019 #1)  No  2. Foertsch (2020 #2) and Riddle Farms (2020 #3) updates 3. Maple Shade Farm (2021 #1) and Pizor (2021 #2) 5. Cooper- - possible addition of butcher shop 6. Powell-recording: a new easement 7. Follow-up meeting with Western Pa. Conservancy 8. Conservation Grant - Armstrong County  Quorum  4. Allen, J.&AI. (2021 Clinton #1) and Allen, J.&An. (2021 Clinton #2)  NEW BUSINESS  1. Additional appraiser approved for Federal ACEP program 3. County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance  2. County Hazard Mitigation Plan  ADJOURN