LUCKIAMUTE WATERSHED COUNCIL MINUTES
July 13, 2006
Location: Monmouth Library
INTRODUCTIONS – Dave Vesely
Dave Vesely called the meeting to order, David Anderson, chair, was absent. Dave introduced Arlie Holt, guest. Minutes from May and June were reviewed. Gail Oberst moved and Jim Clawson seconded a motion to approve the minutes. VOTE: Minutes were approved, unanimously. Jim asks if the minutes can be put on the website. Michael Cairns suggests this could be discussed in August with the webmaster.
BUSINESS
Election of Treasurer – Randy Gould has resigned and so we need a new treasurer. Kenn Carter has volunteered. Kirk Lewis moves, Jo Yeager seconds a motion to appoint Carter to the treasurer position. VOTE: Carter’s appointment is approved, unanimously.
Coordinator reports – (Michael Cairns) See attached coordinator report.
Splitting the Umbrella -- Discussion of the question about splitting the Umbrella groups that includes Rickreall, Glenn-Gibson and Luckiamute watershed councils for the purpose of OWEB funding. In order to have a full-time coordinator, we may need to have solo status. Cairns describes history of umbrella and possible pros and cons of split. Solo funding would require a letter to OWEB addressing their four criteria for a split. Jim Clawson moves and Gail Oberst seconds a motion to seek the blessing for the split from the other watershed councils first, and then apply to OWEB for permission to apply solo. VOTE: Unanimous in favor of the motion.
Watershed signs – Michael Cairns reports on possible stream crossing signs. Jo Yeager asks if she can write a letter, for the chair’s signature, to get permission to post “Entering the Watershed signs” on state highways. Consensus to proceed with the investigation.
Strategic planning – Shawn Irvine has volunteered to be facilitator for this public process at the September and October meetings. Publicity is needed.
Restoration projects – An update on the Maxfield Creek and passage barrier proposals.
Information – Possible Adopt-A-Road project. Gail Oberst’s contract for minutes-taking services ends in July; Airlie Winery event to honor Randy Gould and others?
Umbrella Council news – Article for the next newsletter is due in two days. Volunteers are needed for the Polk County Fair booth. The SWCD’s Outdoor School will be Sept. 27-29, Oct. 23-27 for the Ash Creek Intermediate School students. Volunteer teachers are needed.
Chair’s Report – Dave Vesely
Rotating Chairmanship – discussion. Dave Vesely will be vacate the board as of September 1; Dave Anderson will not be able to function as chair in the near term. Ann has volunteered to be vice chair until officer elections in January 2007. Additional nominations and the election of the vice chair for the remainder of the term will be on the August agenda
Budget tied to work plan – We have no budget that assigns dollars to activities. The Coordinator will seek to work with the Treasurer on a draft budget before the August meeting.
Treasurer’s Report – Michael Cairns – See two attachments OWEB funds and non-OWEB funds, both managed by PSWCD. Cairns also reports: Ca. $7,700 in SKWCA fund, with another $1,000 possibly coming from Benton Co.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Education/Outreach Committee – Gail Oberst
Outreach Coordinator – Michael Cairns asked the committee to support a proposal to spend LWC funds on a part-time outreach coordinator – a person who would contact landowners for the purpose of discovering what projects could be conducted on their lands. The council directed Cairns to bring a proposal and budget to the committee in August for consideration.
Writing Your Watershed – Gail Oberst is seeking council permission to apply again for an OWEB grant to support the “Writing Your Watershed” workshop and publication project. Formal approval of the grant will be on the August agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS -- Kirk Lewis – The Luckiamute Landing park project has been delayed to conduct further discussions with Buena Vista residents.
Next LWC meeting – 7 p.m. Aug. 10. Education/Outreach and Administrative committees meet at 6 p.m. at Rick’s Place.
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Absent |
Present |
Position |
Board member |
Term ends |
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X |
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Agriculture |
Garth Mulkey |
2006 |
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Agriculture |
vacant |
2005 |
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X |
At Large |
Gail Oberst |
2007 |
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X |
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City |
Kenn Carter |
2007 |
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X |
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City |
Shawn Irvine |
2007 |
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Commerce |
vacant |
2006 |
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Domestic H2O Supply |
vacant |
2007 |
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X |
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Education |
Karen Haberman |
2006 |
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X |
Environment |
Dave Vesely* |
2006 |
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X |
Environment |
Wade Edris |
2007 |
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Federal agency |
vacant |
2006 |
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Industrial timber |
vacant |
2007 |
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Industry |
vacant |
2005 |
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Recreation |
vacant |
2005 |
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X |
Small farm & forest |
Ann Stewart |
2006 |
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X |
Small farm & forest |
Kirk Lewis |
2009 |
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X |
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SWCD - Benton |
Cliff Hall |
2009 |
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X |
SWCD - Polk |
Jim Clawson* |
2009 |
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X |
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Watershed Resident |
Ron Nestlerode |
2007 |
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X |
Watershed Resident |
Jo Yeager |
2006 |
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X |
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Wildlife |
David Anderson* |
2007 |
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Other staff, guests: |
Affiliation |
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Arlie Holt |
Resident |
arlieholt@aol.com |
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Michael Cairns |
Watershed Coordinator |
michael.cairns@yahoo.com |
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Judi Lewis |
Resident |
kwlewis2948@aol.com |
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Ron Cooper |
Ash Creek Water CD |
Camas666@msn.com |
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Phil Larsen |
Resident |
Larsen.phil@epa.gov |
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* Board officers