LUCKIAMUTE WATERSHED COUNCIL MINUTES
July 12, 2007
VOLUNTEER HALL, MONMOUTH, OR
6 p.m. -- Education/Outreach Committee meeting, Monmouth’s Main Street Park.
6 p.m. -- Steering Committee meeting, Monmouth’s Main Street Park.
7 p.m. -- Regular meeting
Introductions:
Vice Chairman Wade Edris called the meeting to order in the absence of Chairman David Anderson. Self introductions were made to welcome Trish Wilson from the BLM Salem Office.
Minutes:
Minutes for the June 14th meeting were approved. Jim Clawson volunteered to take minutes tonight.
Treasure’s Report (see attached financial report)
Kenn Carter reported that the LWC funds are being closed out at the Polk SWCD with the Cascade Pacific RC&D now the fiscal agent. Non-OWEB funds totaling $21,452.30 will be in the LWC account with the Salem-Keiser Urban Watershed Council’s Association after transferring remaining LWC funds from Polk SWCD. The OWEB administrative grant will be at least $86,000 for the next two years. This will be for the Watershed Coordinator , Program Manager and operating expenses.
Coordinator’s Report. (See attached written report)
Michael Cairns highlighted the following:
A. project status
1. Upper Maxwell Creek project is underway with bids being solicited for road realignment/culvert removal now and the culvert replacement to follow. Helicopter log placement is contingent upon timber sales.
2. SF Ash Creek dam removal and boulder placement scheduled for August and volunteers are still need to help weed and water.
3. Ritner Creek barrier removal project likely needs to proceed as a restoration project grant.
4. Middle Fork of Ash Creek tributary restoration OWEB small grant underway, but requires Polk County land use permits.
5. ODF&W grant submitted for a western pond turtle assessment.
B. Outreach Specialist
Action: To execute a contract with Christine Hurst to continue as the Outreach Specialist from July 1, 2007 to Feb. 28, 2008 with funds administered by the Salem-Keiser Urban Watershed Council’s Association. Moved by Jim Clawson
and seconded by Ron Nestlerode. Passed unanimously. Administrative charges will be $50.
C. Cascade RC&D fiscal management agreement action was postponed until next meeting.
D. Coordinator recruitment
Kenn Carter reported for the Selection Committee that six applicants were reviewed resulting in two interviews. The Selection Committee recommends that the LWC enter into a contract with Dr. Nicole Duplaix for the position. Also, that Michael Cairns be retained as coordinator through August. After considerable discussion, the following actions were proposed.
Action: That the recommendation of the Selection Committee be accepted to offer a contract , to Dr. Nicole Duplaix as the LWC Coordinator at 80% time with provisions to have performance reviews at 30, 90, and 180 days. Unanimously passed.
Action: Contract with Michael Cairns to continue as a co-coordinator through August (2 months) for $2607. Unanimously passed.
Action: Establish a Performance Review Committee consisting of the four officers and two at-large members appointed by the LWC Chair. Moved by Garth Mulkey and seconded by Kenn Carter. Unanimously passed.
Both of the contracts will be administered by the Cascade RC&D and reviewed by the Steering Committee prior to execution.
E. Ash Creek Trail concern
Correspondence to the LWC indicated a concern that a letter of support for the Ash Creek Trail was outside of its mission. After reviewing our actions, it was felt the LWC support letter was limited to elements within the LWC’s mission. A response letter with documentation of the LWC support will be sent to Ron and Ingrid Cooper and invite those concerned to visit with the LWC in the future.
Outreach Report (See attached written report)
Christine reported on a successful forestry tour with Terry Lamers and that a possible vineyard tour is being discussed. Kenn Carter brought up the point that the LWC might make better use of the Conservation Poster contest held in the county. He suggested we find volunteers to work with teachers to encourage participation.
Education Committee
The committee reviewed the activities of the Outreach Specialist. The 3rd annual recognition event and vineyard tour at the Airlie Winery was proposed for September 15th, with September 8th as a backup date.
Action: Authorize up to $250 for the fall event. Moved by Jo Yeager with a second by Kenn Carter. Unanimously passed.
The Committee will prepare a budget for the event.
Roundtable Comments
Kirk Lewis reported that the fresh water muscle assessment work is going on near him.
Trish Wilson announced that BLM is reviewing its District management plan and will hold an open house at the Salem office on Sept. 6th.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Attachments:
Coordinators report
Financial report
Outreach Specialist report
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Absent |
Present |
Position |
Board member |
Term ends |
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X |
Agriculture |
Garth Mulkey |
2006 |
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Agriculture |
vacant |
2005 |
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X |
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At Large |
Gail Oberst |
2007 |
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X |
City |
Kenn Carter, Treasurer |
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 |
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Environment |
Tom Smith |
2006 |
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X |
Environment |
Wade Edris, Vice Chair |
2007 |
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X |
Federal agency |
See guest list |
2006 |
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Industrial timber |
vacant |
2007 |
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Industry |
vacant |
2005 |
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X |
Recreation |
Tammee Stump |
2005 |
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X |
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Small farm & forest |
Ann Stewart |
2006 |
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X |
Small farm & forest |
Kirk and Judi 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, Secretary |
2009 |
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X |
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, Chair |
2007 |
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Staff, guests: |
Affiliation |
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Christine Hurst |
LWC Outreach Specialist |
hurstc24@hotmail.com |
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Michael Cairns |
LWC Coordinator |
michael.cairns@yahoo.com |
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Trish Wilson |
Supervisor Mary’s Peak Resource Area |
PatriciaWilson@BLM.gov (503) 315-5968 |
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