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Putnam County board schedules site visits for seven farm applications, appoints Nicole as secretary and reschedules next meeting
Summary
The Putnam County Agricultural Board scheduled site visits for seven applications, appointed Nicole as secretary, and set a special meeting for May 21 at 9:30 a.m. to consider inclusion recommendations to county physical services.
The Putnam County Agricultural Board confirmed on May 1 that it received seven applications for agricultural program consideration and will schedule on‑farm site visits before issuing inclusion recommendations to county physical services.
Board members listed several applicants by name during the meeting; the transcript identifies Monster Hill, Bowen, Big Red Barn, Barn Dog and Barnless among the filings and notes the total number as seven. Chair Christine Sage said the board would request two possible visit dates from each applicant and circulate a schedule so members can attend site visits in their areas.
To meet county deadlines, the board agreed to hold a special meeting to compile recommendations prior to the physical services deadline. Members agreed to meet on May 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the Planning Department conference room for final consideration of applications; the chair asked members to be prepared to stay late if necessary to meet the county submission timeline.
Officer appointment: The board nominated and approved Nicole as secretary during the meeting. The motion to appoint Nicole passed on a voice vote; the transcript records the chair asking “All in favor?” and members answering “Aye.” After the vote, members discussed technical support and a posting workflow: Nicole offered to work with county staff on SharePoint and posting; county staff indicated they will assist with posting recordings and minutes.
Process and next steps: Board members asked county IT and planning staff to upload application packages and meeting materials to SharePoint, to post agendas five days before meetings and to post approved minutes and meeting recordings promptly (members discussed a one‑ to three‑day posting target). The chair said staff will circulate a calendar invite for the May 21 meeting and that site‑visit dates will be coordinated with applicants.
Ending: The board adjourned at 11:51 a.m. after confirming appointments, the site‑visit plan and the next meeting date.
