The lands are protected through Maryland Environmental Trust. It is a hub because of natural resources and contiguous reserved land. The Fair Hill application consists of 16,500 acres, and about 8,000 of those are protected. There is a huge block of Maryland Agricultural Preservation easements. Ms. Edwards stated if there is more than one application the County needs to prioritize.
Staff recommends that the Fair Hill application be number one.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Sassafras River and Fair Hill Rural Legacy Area applications and to designate the Fair Hill area as the number one choice. Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Public Works Agreement. Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to adjourn.