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SWCD Personnel: Lauren Preske chaired the June board meeting. The minutes of the May meeting were mailed to each member prior to the meeting. A motion
was made by Holly McCutchan to approve the minutes of the Lauren asked the Treasurer to read the May financial report, which showed a previous balance on 5-01-04 of $32,967.73, Receipts, $170.21, Debits $2,157.90 and balance as of 5-31-04 $30,954.11. A motion
was made by Wayne Fehd, seconded by Holly McCutchan, and carried,
The following claims were submitted for Supervisors’ approval:
W4060Indiana Department of Revenue (First Quarter Sales Tax) $48.06 NOTE: the Auditor paid the following claims Verizon Wireless (Cell Phone) $29.67 IASWCD (2004 Dues) $ 2,000.00 Bonnie Bittner (Hotel/Word Class in Louisville) $78.63 SWCS (2004 Dues for Norma & Supervisor) $150.00 Farm Service Agency (Postage 12-28-01 to 5-20-04 $2,716.07 Finance Chairman, Holly McCutchan reviewed the claims stating she recommends the claims be approved.
Wayne Fehd made a motion to approve the claims, seconded by Lauren Preske, OLD BUSINESS: Lauren reported Sustainable Evansville will hold their meeting at the 4-H Center August 3, 4 or 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. They will serve desert and drinks. Joe Tutterow, President, Land Resources Council is the speaker. They are putting together a panel of three or four from the community to answer questions. Everyone is invited; especially target anyone who has a steak in planning for our community. It was suggested when the date is decided, put it on our website and also e-mail Paul Farmer who is the president of United Neighborhoods. Bonnie reported she mailed River Friendly forms and a letter to Roger & Kevin Rexing and Daniel Kercher. Danny brought his forms to the office and they were sent to IASWCD. Roger & Kevin Rexing declined. Dwayne Caldwell will attend the July 27th board meeting to discuss how we can partner with the Health Department to address water quality concerns (i.e. septic) The board also wants to become more knowledgeable on septic system opportunities for example Jobe’s Lane. Fred Padget gave some background on the septic problems on Job’s Lane and informed the board they received a grant and the project should be done this summer. Westside soils are not conducive to septic systems, thus causing problems. Preservation/Creation Natural Areas Committee – Lauren Preske, Chairperson Farmland Preservation – Wayne Fehd, Chairperson Brownfield and Urban Land Use Committee – Phil Hoy, Chairperson Legislative Committee – John Hahn, Chairperson Finance Committee – Holly McCutchan, Chairperson District Operations Committee – Wayne Fehd, Chairperson Lauren reported Bonnie did some research, by e-mail, on Youth Boards across Indiana. The consensus seems to be they are not too effective. Participants on the Youth Boards must be under 19 and Lauren was interested in college age students. After some discussion it was decided to utilize college students as Earth Team Volunteers. Bonnie asked members and staff to please get their registration forms for Summer Splash in to her next week. They are due in the state office before July 6th. Registration forms were in their packets. NEW BUSINESS Darrell Rice reported Tim Mueller put in a Conservation Reserve Program Grassed Waterway. Kevin Adler put in two filter strips and Darrell Adler 1 ½ acres of filter strips in Barr Creek Preservation/Creation Natural Areas Committee – Lauren Preske, Chairperson Farmland Preservation – Wayne Fehd, Chairperson Brownfield and Urban Land Use Committee – Phil Hoy, Chairperson Legislative Committee – John Hahn, Chairperson Finance Committee – Holly McCutchan, Chairperson Holly reported Petty Cash was in order and asked members to initial the report. Holly asked for a motion to replenish Petty Cash.
Lauren Preske made a motion to replenish petty cash for $29.52, seconded by Bonnie reported the SWCD lighted sign in the front of the building needs to be cleaned. She called Ad-Craft who installed the sign to see what they would charge and spoke to Andy Mazzer. Andy said they charge $65 and hour and he estimated it would take three possibly four hours. Wayne Fehd said he would bring his water truck and wash the sign down. Bonnie reported Susan from Solid Waste called and wanted to know if we wanted to share a fair booth again. She faxed seventeen pages so we could see all the new rules and cost. Bonnie would like to advertise the Tree Sale and Norma wants to put up a display. Bonnie and Norma said they would work the booth during the day and asked for supervisors to work the evening hours. Holly, Wayne and Lauren volunteered and board members volunteered Dave Ellison.
Holly McCutchan made a motion to split the cost of a fair booth with Solid
Waste, District Operations Committee – Wayne Fehd, Chairperson Bonnie asked member to start considering who they would like to speak at the Annual meeting. After some discussion and possibilities, it was decided to do some checking on two names that board thought were possibilities. One was Indiana Land Resources Council. Joe Tutterrow, Executive Director and Mike Linderman, Site Manager, Angel Mounds. Darrell passed a map of Indiana and chart showing which districts in Indiana have completed their business plan. Lauren Preske asked Bonnie to put the Business Plan on line and send her a copy by e-mail. She also said she would like to have business cards and thought we could do them in house. Bonnie agreed and offered to get the logo sent to her from the printer and she will purchase card stock. Wayne presented Holly with her card from the state designating her, an elected district supervisor in Vanderburgh County. Amy Steeples asked members to refer to copies in their packets of her report. She reported the district received a bill from V3 Associates for the first portion of testing in Barr Creek. Bonnie will send them a check and she will submit a form to DNR for the district to be reimbursed. The Kudzu project was postponed until fall. Tom Niksch gave Amy a site to check. Norma asked members to refer to copies in their packets of her report. She also told the supervisors she has not made many commitments to education because she is too busy with erosion control. Lots of engineers have come in and she feels are more confident with developing the erosion control plans. The Inspection Site Log was passed for review. The mileage log for the SWCD Blazer was passed for review. Darrell reported Edwin Almodovar started in the Vanderburgh office on June 1st and if any of the board sees him please thank him for serving in Iraq. He received a purple heart for injuries in a roadside bombing. He also reported status reviews are completed. He presented 2004 EQIP applications for Tim Hall, Marcellus Baehl, and Ralph Rexing Farms. Applications were signed and approved. Darrell reported will be conducting a No Till meeting for EQIP applicants August 26 & 27. They will meet as a group on the 26th and on farms the 27th. Barry Fisher who is a No Till expert will speak to the applicants. There will be a telephone conference to start setting up the meeting on June 29th at 9:00 a.m. The first full week in July Darrell will again be a full time District Conservationist in Vanderburgh County. He explained the NRCS budget is at a $1.6 million deficit. Jane Hardisty is working with the undersecretary to try to give us more money. Lauren reported Suzanne Crouch and Mayor Weinzapfel both declined the district offer to sponsor them on the Preservation Tour. She asked for suggestions who she should contact next, after some discussion it was decided Gail Riecken would be a good person for this tour. The county employee time sheets were passed for review and board member signatures. The July meeting was set for July 27, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Vanderburgh County SWCD conference room. Fred Padget reminded members and staff of the Unification Public Meeting on June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Centre. The public is invited and they want to hear the public’s opinions. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. with a motion from Lauren Preske,
seconded Respectfully submitted,
Bonnie Bittner Minutes approved on July 27, 2004 by David R Ellison_______________________________ Phil Hoy ____________________________________ Wayne Fehd _________________________________ Holly McCutchan _____________________________ Lauren Preske ________________________________ |
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