Authorities, Boards, Committees, . . .
Directory of organizations and advisory groups in Allegheny County

On December 13, 2006, Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato signed a historic executive order that will lead to fair representation and greater diversity on County boards, authorities and commissions over which the Chief Executive has appointment power: Onorato Signs Historic Fair Representation Executive Order

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Agricultural Land Preservation Board
Contact:
 
Creation Date:
6/15/1993
Email:
 
Phone:
 
Address:
Lexington Technology Park, Bldg 1, Suite 102
400 North Lexington
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 
Meeting Place:
South Fayette Township Muni Bldg. Millers Run Rd. 
Meeting Time:
As necessary 
History:
Purpose of the Board is to purchase the development rights of undeveloped farm land in Allegheny County. Development rights are held as easements against the property- land cannot be developed. Created by State law (ACT 149 of 1988) and funded by the State. First meeting held on February 25, 1999. Funding for the Administrator comes from the County by way of the Conservation District. The Board is comprised of 5 members, serving three year terms. Two members must be active Farmers, One member must be a Contractor/Developer Representative, One member At-large, One member must be a Municipal Official.  

Members:
Headley, Thomas  (term exp. 12/31/2010)
Kraynyk, Roy  - Vice-Chair (term exp. 12/31/2008)
Massaro, David  (term exp. 12/31/2005)
Palmer, Janine  (term exp. 12/31/2010)
Sray, Thomas  (term exp. 12/31/2010)