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Appraisal for conservation easement on Dan Barrier farmland is under federal review. The federal cooperative agreement for conservation easement is due to close on March 31, 2016. The deadline for the state contract on this conservation easement has been extended to June 30, 3016. (4 -F) Quarterly Management Meeting in July The regularly scheduled meeting falls on July 7. The main topic of discussion is conservation planning in concert with county and municipal leaders and staff. (5) Unfinished Business (5 -A) Partners for Green Growth Pilot Project Grant Dennis gave an update on efforts to mobile stakeholders representing all local jurisdictions to submit a pre - application (due July 31) for a $10,000 Partners for Green Growth Pilot Project to the North Carolina wildlife Resources Commission. A budget is being developed that included a $10,000 match of mostly in -kind contributions from county, district and municipal staff. Resolutions being adopted by local governing bodies includes participation in this grant. Grant would be used to hire a consultant to provide groundwork and guidance in support of incorporating green growth tools in local land use plans and zoning ordinances. (6) New Business (6 -A) Applications /Contracts /Requests for Payments — Conservation Cost -Share Programs (6- A.i)Community Conservation Assistance Program Application; Cabarrus County; #13- 2016 -501; Stormwater Wetland Dennis explained that the county is open to a rain garden as a component of the landscape plan for the building where the district office is located. This location provides an excelling opportunity for a demonstration of a versatile best management practice. UPON MOTION of Jeff Goforth, seconded by Ned Hudson and unanimously carried, the board approved the application by Cabarrus County for a backyard rain garden.