Watershed Management Commission
Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
Adair County Annex Building 300 North Franklin Street
PRESENT: Rodger Bland, Clayton Dillavou, Scott Ellis, Marty Jayne, Gary Jones, Mari Macomber, Jim Novinger and Jerry Smith
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Phillip Ayers, Stewart Blessing, Mike Bradley, John Buckwalter, Rich Morrow, Jack Schuster and Brian Todd
Chairman Dillavou called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
A motion approving the minutes as presented was made by Jerry Smith and seconded by Marty Jayne. The motion carried with the following vote: Rodger Bland – aye, Clayton Dillavou – aye, Scott Ellis – aye, Martin Jayne – aye, Gary Jones – aye, Mari Macomber – aye, Jim Novinger – aye, and Jerry Smith – aye.
Clayton Dillavou noted Shannon Earhart’s attendance at the meeting.
There was no new business to discuss
The Commission was asked to sign the signature page of the Source Water Protection Plan. Chairman Dillavou routed the signature page to the Commission members.
The Commission discussed the work of the sub-committee responsible for working on the landowner survey. The Commission was given a summary of the committee’s work and a copy of the proposed survey recommended for approval by the sub-committee. Brian Todd shared written comments and changes that he suggested be made to the survey instrument, as did Rich Morrow. Scott Ellis asked that the Commission members be listed on the letter. It was agreed that the names of the members of the Watershed Management Commission could be listed as at the bottom of the letter. Jim Novinger asked whether the questions concerning the information to be shared and a disclaimer regarding the sharing of the information with the state’s data center had been resolved yet. Ms. Earhart stated that she was not aware whether it had or had not.
Dr. Michael Kelrick , TSU, joined the meeting. Dr. Kelrick explained that the information required by the MSDIS, “Missouri Spatial Data Information Service” had not been determined yet.
Phillip Ayers raised a question concerning the tracking of the survey responses, noting that each survey should be coded to each property owner. The Commission and TSU representatives agreed that some tracking number, like the property parcel number would be suitable.
The Commission agreed that the property owners should be given two weeks from the date the surveys were mailed to complete and return them before another method would be used for contact.
Ms. Macomber departed at 6:00
Discussion of the proposed land owner survey continued. Clayton expressed concerns that the survey seemed to be primarily Hazel Creek specific. Members of the subcommittee explained that they were working on modifying it for Forest Lake. Dr. Kelrick explained that it would be similar to the Hazel Creek survey, but with added questions for commercial land use. Chairman Dillavou passed the task to complete and review the Forest Lake survey to the subcommittee, along with a final review and release of the Hazel Creek survey.
Chairman Dillavou then called for discussion on future activities. It was decided that a sub-committee should be formed to plan for future public meetings. Clayton appointed a sub-committee of himself, Jim Novinger, Dr. Scott Ellis, and staff support from John Buckwalter to develop plans for land owner meetings. The sub-committee for landowner meetings will meet within the next two to three weeks and bring a report to the next scheduled meeting.
A gathering of land owners was discussed. For Forest Lake, it was suggested to hold a meeting at the point. Further discussion lead to the concept that if we wished to use a PowerPoint or other similar presentation, the meeting should be held at the shelter.
John Buckwalter reported that Greg Anderson of the DNR had indicated that the mini-grant for Hazel Creek Education Project would be approved with some minor revisions. A DNR grant coordinator has been assigned, MR. Tucker Fredrickson.
The approval cycle for the SWP plan was discussed. Rich Morrow indicated that there was great interest and enthusiasm about approval of the SWP plan by the DNR. He expected the SWP plan review cycle to take 60-90 days.
Jim Novinger outlined what he considered the big picture: We need some feedback from DNR on the SWPP before we begin the WMP. We should apply for a second mini-grant for the Forest Lake Watershed.
Brian Todd discussed the proposed conservation showcase or “Waterfest” for the public. We are currently looking at a September time frame. Brian outlined the concept as discussed by the working group (Mari, Scott, John and Brian). The outline is attached as a reference to the minutes.
The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, April 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the same site.
Adjourned at 6:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mari E. Macomber
Commission Secretary