Watershed Management Commission

Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 5:35 p.m.

Adair County Annex Building 300 North Franklin Street

PRESENT:  Roger Bland, Clayton Dillavou, Scott Ellis, Marty Jayne, Gary Jones, Mari Macomber, Jim Novinger and Jerry Smith

ABSENT:  Kenny Coy

OTHERS PRESENT:  Phillip Ayers, Stewart Blessing, Robert Broz, John Buckwalter, Rich Morrow, Jack Schuster and Brian Todd

Before the start of the meeting, the group sang a round of Happy Birthday to Mari Macomber who noted her age as 45.  (This note will be struck from the official minutes).

Chairman Dillavou called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.

A motion approving the minutes as presented was made by Marty Jayne and seconded by Jerry Smith.  The motion carried with the following vote:   Roger Bland – aye, Kenny Coy - absent, Clayton Dillavou – aye, Scott Ellis – aye, Martin Jayne – aye, Gary Jones – aye, Mari Macomber – aye, Jim Novinger – aye, and Jerry Smith – aye.

No introductions were made.

There was no new business to discuss

Chairman Dillavou began reviewing those sections of the Source Water Protection Plan that still required input and work from the Commission.  The group began its work on page 11.  Mari Macomber noted that the City would gather the information to complete a consensus statement regarding livestock.  Chairman Dillavou asked the group to look at the sediment information found on page 12.  The group was asked to review the language and determine if a consensus statement could be written regarding the sediment.  The group reviewed the sources of information.  Marty Jayne suggested that the document be footnoted to show this information to future readers of the Plan.  Scott Ellis stated that the document should be consistent.  Language on page 11, right hand column stated, “Shoreline erosion was not identified as being a significant problem.”  The group agreed to delete this sentence.  Dillavou agreed to cleanup the language and review language from previous drafts for both page 12 and 13. 

The language on page 14 was streamlined and many of the definitions contained in this section were moved to the Definitions/Glossary section of the document.  The City will develop language to describe the “Existing Building Development” on page 14.  It was also agreed that the City would expand the language for Forest Lake, including information on the park and the residential areas found in the watershed.  The Commission discussed the Livestock section on page 14.  It was agreed to delete the reference to hogs and sheep.  The last four words of the last paragraph will be deleted, “used for hobby purposes.”  The Commission discussed the geese found at the lake.  It was agreed that a note regarding geese should be included in the report. 

Dillavou will continue to work on page 15 of the document regarding the soils.  On page 18 and 19 the Commission agreed to leave the paragraphs on area geology in the Plan.  The Contaminant Types were discussed.  The Commission agreed to include the table that was prepared by the sub committee.  The sentence was changed in Section L to read, “A listing of possible contaminants of concern identified from work completed by a sub-committee of the Commission for the protection areas and their impacts and risks follows:”

The Commission discussed the Management of Contaminant Sources on page 21.  The Commission had not identified any need for response, as no contaminant had been identified.  Robert Broz suggested that the Commission could put in policies and the work of the soil conservation group.  Scott referenced the work of the sub committee.  Brian Todd stated that he would work on a list of best management practices that could be incorporated into this section. 

Rich Morrow asked the group what the plans were for Item I on page 23, “Planning for Future Public Participation.”  Robert Broz gave examples of things that could be included in this section such as the NRCS, Soil and Water Conservation’s poster contest and work of the University of Missouri Extension.  Scott Ellis referenced the Implementation Strategies on page 22 and suggested that the information from the mini-grants be included in this section.  Chairman Dillavou will make contact with the groups identified and incorporate the mini-grant information into this section.

The Commission discussed the definition section.  Chairman Dillavou reminded the group that definitions from the soils section had been included.  Marty Jayne asked that another definition source, aside from “Wikepedia” be used for this document.  Dillavou will work on this.  Dillavou asked for a definition of DBP, Disinfection By Products.

Dillavou asked if there were any other comments that needed to be made in the document.  Dr. Ellis noted on page 10 and 13 the reference to the words “well drained”.  The Commission agreed that these words were suitable for the context.  The group did agree that the word “and” following “well drained” should be changed to “to” on both pages. 

Dr. Ellis noted that on page 18 the use of the words, “data shows” or “data show” should include some additional language, such as “In general data shows.”  There were two references to this language on page 18.  Chairman Dillavou will change.  Dr. Ellis noted that no where in the document does it state that portion of land surrounding Forest Lake, which is owned by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.  Dr. Ellis also noted the same for Hazel Creek suggesting that the percentage of land for both owned by governmental entities be included in the report.  The Commission was asked to look at page 16 of the document.  The text references a fish sample that was done in 1963.  It was suggested that language be added stating that no recent fish samples have been taken since the early 1960s.

Dr. Ellis raised a question concerning “B. Purpose and Plan Objectives” found on page 5.  The Commission agreed that 1) and 2) were really part of the purpose and plan and 3) to 7) should be relabeled as sub paragraphs 1 – 5 in that section.  The Commission agreed to change the language in the last sub paragraph to “The plan will change over time. . . .”  The Commission also discussed changing language in “Watershed Commission – Activities and Progress:” Chairman Dillavou will gather information from both the University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation to include in “D”. 

Rich Morrow reminded the group that “C. This Plan Includes:” on page 5, references details of planned programs to educate.  He again reminded the group that there were no plans and that the language needed to be added.  This language will be included in “I.  Planning for Future Public Participation”.

Phillip Ayers informed the group that a new Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) program would soon be available.

Dr. Ellis provided a comprehensive update on the status of the testing.  He noted the costs incurred by the University and asked that Mari Macomber and Clayton Dillavou meet with him to discuss these expenses.

The Commission set the next meeting date for Thursday, November 30 at 5:30 p.m. at either the TCRC or the Annex depending upon availability.  It further decided to have no meeting in December.

As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mari E. Macomber

Commission Secretary