LUCKIAMUTE WATERSHED COUNCIL MINUTES – AUG. 10, 2006
Location: Monmouth Volunteer Hall
INTRODUCTIONS – Dave Vesely, vice chair
Dave Vesely called the meeting to order, David Anderson, chair, was absent. Minutes from July were reviewed. Add: Randy Gould’s last meeting was July. VOTE: Minutes were approved, unanimously.
GUESTS – Welcome to Tammee Stump, Monmouth landowner, and Karen Strohmeyer, coordinator of the Cascade Pacific RC&D. Karen described the council as a 15-member board from six counties, including our own coordinator, Michael Cairns. The council directs natural resource conservation and development projects (ie; sustainable agriculture, invasive weeds, farmer-chef connection, birding trails, etc.), provides services to watershed councils, acts as a fiscal manager and actively seeks partnerships in larger scale projects that encourage best practices on the land. Questions followed.
BUSINESS
Strategic Planning – Shawn Irvine describes the exercise that will begin at the November meeting, which aims at prioritizing future restoration and conservation actions. Using the process developed at a Master Watershed Stewards class, we will set ground rules for prioritization at the September meeting .
LWC Website content – (Dave Sherman) Discussion about what should or shouldn’t be on the website – education, promotion, advocacy, image-builder. Gail volunteers to create a link to the minutes and the link put on the LWC website.
Vice Chair selection – ACTION: Jim nominates Ann, Kirk Seconds. Discussion includes what would happen if Ann isn’t here. According to our rules, the chair would have to designate a temporary chair. Dave Anderson is chair until the end of the year. VOTE: Unanimous in favor of Ann, vice chair.
Coordinator’s Report – Michael Cairns. See attachment.
Splitting the Umbrella -- Update on splitting the Umbrella groups that includes Rickreall, Glenn-Gibson and Luckiamute watershed councils for the purpose of OWEB funding. A letter has been sent to OWEB. They are expected to respond in September. If approved, LWC may apply for OWEB solo funding in November.
Outreach staff proposal – See attachment. Michael brings a funding proposal to the council for approval. If all pieces of the proposal are funded, we could support a part-time outreach coordinator for a year, to generate projects that fit our priorities. Dave asks who would apply for grants. Michael says he will. Cairns directed to consider contractor vs. employee options. ACTION: Gail moves and Shawn seconds a motion to authorize Michael to seek funding for an outreach coordinator. VOTE: Unanimous in favor.
Cascade RC&D membership – ACTION: Jo moves, Ann seconds a motion to continue participation in the RC&D. VOTE: Unanimous in favor.
Renewal of contract for minutes – Gail will continue to be recorder of the minutes. ACTION: Unanimous consent
Recognition of past service – Discussion about how to honor Gould. Ann suggests buying Arlie Holt’s book to give to him as a gift. Michael says he will handle this.
Umbrella Council Business – Charles Redon
Tour of Baskett Slough – Umbrella councils will tour the slough Sept. 16 or Sept. 30.
Other reports – Polk County Fair is this week. Outdoor School, Sept. 27-29, Oct. 23-27, needs volunteers. Jim Clawson announces that four directorships are up for vote on the Polk SWCD Board. Aug. 29 is the deadline.
Chair’s report – Dave Vesely – Asks Michael to see if he can find the watershed logo. Western rattlesnakes found in our watershed (first sighting since 1940s).
Treasurer – Michael Cairns gives budget report. Michael is trying to reach Kenn Carter, treasurer, to develop a budget.
Education/Outreach Committee report –
Winery event -- Gail seeks approval on plans for the annual awards gathering from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at Airlie Winery. Gathering will be part of a fundraiser for the Ritner Creek Bridge and includes a band and hot dog sale. Volunteers and retiring council members will be honored.
Watershed Signs – Jo Yeager is investigating 10 entrance sites to the watershed where signs can be placed. A letter to ODOT will be revised. Jo has a $120 anonymous donation, but 10 signs at $6 per square foot will need additional funding – approximately $200. ODOT will place the signs for free. ACTION: Consensus agreement directing Michael to go ahead with sign purchase.
ADJOURN – Next meeting is 7 p.m. Sept. 14. Committees meet at 6 p.m., Rick’s Place.
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Absent |
Present |
Position |
Board member |
Term ends |
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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 |
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 |
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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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Karen Strohmeyer |
Cascade Pacific RCD |
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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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Tammee Stump |
Monmouth landowner |
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Charles Redon |
Umbrella Council |
rickreallwc@hotmail.com |
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* Board officers