Watershed Management Commission

Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

Adair County Annex

PRESENT:  Members:  Rodger Bland, Clayton Dillavou, Scott Ellis, Marty Jayne, Mark Laughlin, Mari Macomber and Jim Novinger Ex-Officio: Mike Bradley Staff:  John Buckwalter and Jack Schuster

ABSENT:  Gary Jones

OTHERS PRESENT:  Dr. Michael Kelrick, Ashley Winkler, Jeff Hon and Jessica Lufkin

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

A motion approving the minutes of October 25, 2007 was made by Marty Jayne and seconded by Mark Laughlin.  The motion carried with the following vote:   Rodger Bland – aye, Clayton Dillavou – aye, Scott Ellis – aye, Martin Jayne – aye, Gary Jones – absent, Mark Laughlin – aye, Mari Macomber – aye and Jim Novinger – aye.

Dr. Kelrick gave an update on the landowner survey project. Kelrick noted that 10 surveys had been returned, and that the students would begin making systematic calls to the residents to try and complete more surveys. He noted that there been some discrepancies with between the E911 information and the GIS information. Dr. Kelrick invited the students to comment on their experience. Ashley Winkler noted that there were problems with the call times. Jessica Lufkin stated that the attitudes of some of the residents were different than what she expected. Jeff Hon said that he felt that the students were intruding on the residents’ privacy.

Mark Laughlin suggested that the Commission get people who are enthusiastic about the project to help get information out to the residents.  Dr. Kelrick asked when there would be a public meeting for Hazel Creek. Chairman Dillavou noted that the tentative timeframe was March. Dr. Kelrick was asked to provide the list of names and contact information to the Commission.  Commission members would then be asked to make contact with those individuals they knew to encourage participation in the survey and to answer questions for the residents.

John Buckwalter gave an update on the Hazel Creek mini grant.  He noted that a draft stewardship agreement had been developed. He asked that a committee be developed who would review the agreement. The Commission discussed the details of the stewardship agreements. A committee including Jim Novinger, Rodger Bland, Clayton Dillavou and John Buckwalter would meet to develop the stewardship agreement.

Clayton Dillavou reminded the group of the stakeholders meeting for Hazel Creek and stated that he would continue to work on a brochure that could be given out at the meeting and to anyone interested in the watershed. Clayton requested pictures from both Mike Bradley and Jack Schuster.

The Commission discussed whether or not to move forward on a watershed management plan.  Clayton informed the group that Robert Broz has encouraged the Commission to move forward with developing one.  Clayton will begin formatting a document.

As there was no further business, the Commission concluded its meeting setting January 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Adair County Annex as the next meeting date.

Respectfully submitted,

Mari E. Macomber

Commission Secretary