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  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking bids to farm 210 acres within the Bellrose Waterfowl Reserve (Bellrose) which is part of Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge. Cooperative Agriculture is used at Bellrose to achieve waterfowl management objectives by providing habitat and supplementing natural food resources throughout the waterfowl migration. As a result, this farming program requires that agricultural crops be planted, cultivated, and harvested in accordance with Special Conditions for Farming ( Attachment 1) and other requirements described below.   I. What &Where: Eight...

Syracuse Dairy Adding Beef Cattle to Holly Operation  The Prowers County Planning Commission, following a public hearing on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, approved the request from Syracuse Dairy in Holly for an amendment to their Special Use Permit.  The dairy intends to add about 20,000 head of beef cattle on their 610 acre operation south of Holly.  The dairy consists of 8,000 head of dairy cows and the heifer operation has 14,500 head.  After additional discussion and a reading of the recommendation from the Land Use Office by Michelle Heigel, the commissioners voted unanimously in favo...

VII. Action Items B. Approve policy for 1st read 1. EBCE – School Closings and Cancellation C. Approve policies for deletion 1. EBBCA – Fragrance Free Environment 2. EEAF – Special Use of Buses VIII. Executive Session 1 M.R.S. §405(6)(A) Superintendent Evaluation A. Action as a result of Executive Session IX. Executive Session 1 M.R.S. §405(6)(D) Negotiations with MVEA A. Action as a result of Executive Session X. Committee Meetings B. Facilities – January 14, 4 p.m. – Central Office or Google Meet C. Finance – January 14, 5:30 p.m. – Central Office or Google Meet XI. Board Me...

VII. Action Items B. Approve policy for 1st read 1. EBCE – School Closings and Cancellation C. Approve policies for deletion 1. EBBCA – Fragrance Free Environment 2. EEAF – Special Use of Buses VIII. Executive Session 1 M.R.S. §405(6)(A) Superintendent Evaluation A. Action as a result of Executive Session IX. Executive Session 1 M.R.S. §405(6)(D) Negotiations with MVEA A. Action as a result of Executive Session X. Committee Meetings B. Facilities – January 14, 4 p.m. – Central Office or Google Meet C. Finance – January 14, 5:30 p.m. – Central Office or Google Meet XI. Board Me...

GAINESVILLE – A “doggie daycare” was approved for a residential area Thursday evening by the Hall County Commission, but the approval carries a condition limiting the owner’s business license to a one year term that is subject to review and renewal. Members of the commission complimented both those arguing in support and those arguing in opposition for making creditable presentations, but in the end a decision had to be made. “I would like to congratulate both sides,” District 2 Commissioner Billy Powell said, “I think you have done your homework, done your research and presente...