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ESCAMBIA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTBOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MINUTES

April 15, 2015

Board Members in AttendanceMr. Lynn Laird, Chairman, Mr. Jacob Gilmore, Vice Chairman; Mr. Steve Jones, Secretary;Mr. Austin Courson, member.

AttendeesMs. Barbara Albrecht, Guest and Director of Panhandle Watershed Alliance;Mr. Eddie

Cooper, Division Manager, County NRC; Mrs. Debbie Williams, County NRC.

Call to OrderMr. Lynn Laird called the meeting to order at 8:00am.

Guests were introduced.Those present stated the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag in unison.Mr. Eddie Cooper gave the invocation.

Minutes of the Last MeetingMr. Jacob Gilmore made a motion to accept the February 2015 Board minutes.Mr. Austin Courson seconded the motion. Motion carried unopposed.

Acknowledgement of Public NoticeThe meeting advertisement was noted.

Treasurer's ReportMrs. Anne Bennett was absent, Treasurers report deferred to Mays Board meeting.

Public ForumMs. Barbara Albrecht, Director of the Panhandle Watershed gave an update on theStormwater Assessment Team (SWAT).Discussion was held on the project at Davis and Bayou Boulevard.

ReportsMr. Joshua McElhaney was unable to attend. Program measures attached.

Old BusinessMr. Laird will contact the Stormwater Assessment Team (SWAT) regarding further updatesand appointments to their group.

New BusinessDiscussion was held regarding Leon Countys Resolution on the statewide ban of fracturingin Florida. Board members will research the issue more and discuss at the next Boardmeeting in May. Mr. Courson will also draft a preliminary resolution for the Board toreview at the May meeting.

With no further business coming before the Board, Mr. Jacob made a motion to adjourn. Mr.Courson seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 8:47.

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Mr. Steve Jones, Secretary