File #: 23-0457    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 2/17/2023 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 2/21/2023 Final action: 2/21/2023
Title: Supervisor Parlin recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support to Dr. Art Pimentel, Folsom Lake College President, in support of installing a teaching vineyard at the El Dorado Center. The Board also authorizes the Chair to make minor revisions to the letter before signing and sending to Dr. Pimentel. FUNDING: N/A
Attachments: 1. A -Letter of support FLC viticulture program, 2. Executed Letter of Support

Title

Supervisor Parlin recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support to Dr. Art Pimentel, Folsom Lake College President, in support of installing a teaching vineyard at the El Dorado Center.  The Board also authorizes the Chair to make minor revisions to the letter before signing and sending to Dr. Pimentel.

 

FUNDING: N/A

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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND

At the February 15, 2023 Agriculture Council meeting, attendees were asked to submit letters of support for the proposed teaching vineyard at the Folsom Lake El Dorado Center, with a submittal deadline of March 6, 2023.  Due to the short turnaround time and the Board meeting schedule, Supervisor Parlin drafted the letter for the Board’s approval, allowing the Chair to make minor revisions before signing and sending the letter.

 

ALTERNATIVES

The Board could chose not to authorize the letter of support.

 

PRIOR BOARD ACTION

N/A

 

OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

N/A

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

N/A

 

CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS

Obtain the Chair's signature and email letter to lisa@meline.com

 

STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT

Economic Development

 

CONTACT

Lori Parlin