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ESCAMBIA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MINUTESApril 20, 2011

Board Members in AttendanceMrs. Anne Bennett, Mr. Dan Cain, Mr. Jeff DeWeese, Mr. Richard Freisinger, Mr. LynnLaird

AttendeesMr. Joshua McElhaney, District Conservationist NRCS.

Call to OrderMr. Dan Cain called the meeting to order at 8:05am.

Those present stated the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag in unison.Mr. Joshua McElhaney gave the invocation.

Minutes of the Last Meeting

Mrs. Richard Freisinger made a motion to accept the March's Board minutes.Mr. Jeff DeWeese seconded the motion. The motion carried unopposed.

Acknowledgement of Public NoticeThe meeting advertisement was noted.

Treasurer's ReportMrs. Anne Bennett presented the Treasurer's report. Mr. DeWeese made a motionto accept the Treasurer's report. Mr. Freisinger seconded the motion. The motioncarried unopposed.

ReportsMr. Charlie Rosborough was unable to attend.

Mr. McElhaney gave the District Conservationist report. Office continues to work on 2011EQIP and WHIP applications.

Old BusinessBrief discussion was held on petty cash.

Mr. McElhaney stated the Bratt Gardens were close to being completed. He submitted aninvoice from Mrs. Debbie Williams for reimbursement on purchases made for the gardensin the amount of $261.00.

Mr. DeWeese gave an update on the proposed program for obtaining seed packets to be

giving out at educational activities. The seeds would come from the Herman's GardenProgram. A variety of seed packets are sent and the program requests only $10.00to cover postage and handling. Mr. DeWeese and Mr. Cain will donate personal funds for

the purchase. Mrs. Bennett made a motion to purchase the seeds from Herman'sGarden. Mr. Lynn Laird seconded the motion. The motion carried unopposed.

New BusinessMrs. Bennett stated there are changes in her contact information. The number 432-5209is not valid and for now 456-5620 is valid.

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Discussion was held regarding monitoring on the proposed Conecuh landfill and the newECUA sewage plant. Mr. DeWeese will look into any available grants for monitoring ofthe sites. The monitoring would be used to review the impact the two sites have on thewater quality.

Discussion was held on the upcoming Area One's Soil and Water Conservation District'smeeting. The meeting will be held in Marianna on Wednesday, May 11th. Mrs. Bennett

made a motion for Mr. Cain and Mr. DeWeese to attend the meeting and reimburse themfor their meals. Mr. Lair seconded the motion. The motion carried unopposed.

The AFCD meeting was discussed along with the request from NACD for dues.Mrs. Bennett made a motion not to send money to NACD due to lack of funds.Mr. Freisinger seconded the motion. The motion carried unopposed.

With no further business before the Board, Mr. Laird made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr.DeWeese seconded the motion. Mr. Cain adjourned the meeting at 9:31am.

_______________________Mr. Dan CainChairman