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Minutes of Regular Meeting Present:
SWCD Personnel: GUESTS: Maurice Berendes, Candidate for elected position Chairman welcomed our guests and asked members, staff and guests to introduce themselves. Dave asked for a motion to approve the minutes as mailed to supervisors with the draft agenda last week.
A motion was made by Holly McCutchan to approve the minutes of the November, Dave asked the board to refer to the November financial report, which showed the previous balance on 11-1-06, $39,626.08, Receipts, $1,014.87, Debits $2,490.28 and balance as of 11-30-06 $38,150.67.
A motion was made by Wayne Fehd to accept the treasurer’s report, seconded
NOVEMBER CLAIMS
The following claims for November were submitted for supervisor approval: W4287 National Pen (200 Imprinted Pens) $239.36 W4286 Muensterman’s Car Service Center (Alignment Blazer) $45.00 W4285 CPESC, Inc. (Norma’s Renewal 2007) $75.00 W4284 Cingular (Cell Phone) $18.01 W4271 Old National Bank (Replenish Petty Cash) $27.11 Note: The Auditor paid the following claims: No Claims This Month County Budget Depleted Finance Chairman, Holly McCutchan reviewed the claims. Wayne Fehd made a motion to approve the claims, seconded by Holly McCutchan, and carried. OLD BUSINESS: Darrel Rice reported he had a good dilemma with the Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) Locust Creek Grant; he has more request than money. We had an excellent turn out for the public meetings where Greg Biberdorf gave a power point presentation explaining the grant. We had about six people already schedule for site visits after the first of the year. At the present time we already have more people that have committed to projects they would like to have done than we have money. Darrell explained some options with federal programs that we can work with the grant to get some of the work done. Darrell asked the board to look at the projects and give him their priorities. After some discussion Dave asked for a committee to work on the priorities which he volunteered Norma to chair. Dave Ellison, Wayne Fehd, Holly McCutchan, Susan Fowler and Maurice Berendes volunteered. Maurice Berendes reported he spoke to Richard Burek, grounds and building supervisor for Mater Dei and Memorial, who said he would come to the board meeting with a proposal for the erosion project at Mater Dei. Mr. Burek called and said he will present the proposal at the January board meeting.
BUSINESS PLAN:
ACTIONS FOR 2006 Continue developer’s workshop to highlight urban control practices and legislation (partnering with other agencies) Determine SWCD level of involvement with local MS4’s Educate public on maintenance of septic related issues by SWCD & Partners with newsletter, flyers, fair booth (Ongoing) Locate and promote programs that provide incentives to adopt conservation practices (Newsletter/ongoing) Develop a video for youth on impact of farmland conversion by July 2006 (Susan Fowler & Lauren Preske) Partner with City/County parks department to preserve/create parks & related areas (Ongoing) Develop information resource on farmland conversion for public officials & general public (Ongoing) Develop "Farm Day" to promote conservation & related practices by December 2006 (Norma & Committee) Develop related workshops to promote available programs for natural area preservation by February 2006 Explore role of SWCD by SWCD & Committee (Ongoing) Preservation/Creation Natural Areas Committee – Lauren Preske, Chairperson Farmland Preservation – Wayne Fehd-Chairperson Brown Field and Urban Land Use Committee – Les Nunn, Chairperson Legislative Committee – John Hahn, Chairperson Finance Committee – Holly McCutchan - Chairperson District Operations Committee – Wayne Fehd, Chairperson President: Jim Droege, Vice President: Ray Chattin, Secretary: Jon Roberts and Treasurer: Jeff Meinders. Dave asked Bonnie to pass the report of the district visits program to members who participated in the program. He asked them to read it over carefully and at some time we will have an executive session to discuss the items members feel the district needs to work on. Ken Eck explained if members who were unable to attend the luncheon when the District Visits Team went through the report and explained the different points and how they were arrived at them had questions they are willing to meet with them. Ken also explained the program to guests and how it works. Everyone who attended the luncheon was pleased with the report and very proud of the district. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman asked members to refer to copies in their packets of the brochure on the 2007 Annual Erosion Control Seminar. Bonnie reported it came in the mail today and she assumes Norma will want to attend. Since she works for the government she is exempt from the registration fee. Dave asked Ken Eck why supervisors don’t receive their cards stating they are elected or appointed government officials. Ken said he would inquire at the state office and try to get that procedure reinstated. Preservation/Creation Natural Areas Committee – Lauren Preske, Chairperson Farmland Preservation – Wayne Fehd-Chairperson Brown Field and Urban Land Use Committee – Les Nunn, Chairperson Legislative Committee – John Hahn, Chairperson Finance Committee – Holly McCutchan - Chairperson She asked for a motion to replenish petty cash for $27.13 to bring it back to $50.00
Holly McCutchan made a motion to replenish petty cash for $27.13, Holly asked for a motion to purchase up to $200 worth of Soil Stewardship materials. There was a discussion on the possibility of getting the materials to the council of churches and/or at least to the supervisors to take to their respective churches.
Wayne Fehd made a motion to purchase up to $200 worth of Soil Holly McCutchan reported it is time to pay Alan Stahl his annual payment for the Tillage Plot contract. Darrell explained to guests our partnership with Daylight Farm Supply and Allen Stahl to put a tillage plot on the Stahl farm to promote No-till. It is a five year contract in which the district pays Mr. Stahl $2,000 a year for five years for this plot and in return he helps put out some of the crops, allows the district to have a field day once a year and farmers can walk along the paths in the plot to view the crops.
Wayne Fehd made a motion to send Mr. Stahl a check for $2,000, District Operations Committee – Wayne Fehd, Chairperson Chairman asked members to refer to copies in their packets of the draft minutes from the December State Soil Conservation Board meeting. They were encouraged to read over them. Dave Elgin, RC&D director asked for another volunteer from Vanderburgh County supervisors to be on his board. He reported Vanderburgh County has five people currently on his board in one capacity or another and he directed $33,000 to Vanderburgh County in 2006 which speaks highly for the district. After some discussion Wayne Fehd volunteered to continue attending the meetings. Bonnie passed the form to Wayne to fill out and sign. Chairman tabled the Water Quality Specialist’s report due to her being on vacation. Darrell reported he has pretty well covered his activities for the district. He is still in a round of sign-ups in Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Bonnie passed her time sheet for review and signatures. Chairman set the next board meeting for January 30, 2007 due to the fact the Posey Co. SWCD Big Creek meeting is already scheduled for the fourth Tuesday. He asked Bonnie to send a Memo to all media to that effect. Some members talked about having the board meeting on Monday night in 2007. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted Minutes approved on January 30, 2007 David R Ellison _________________________________ Les Nunn ______________________________________ Wayne Fehd _______________________________________ Holly McCutchan ___________________________________ Lauren Preske ______________________________________ |
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