Umatilla County Soil and Water Conservation District
200 SE Hailey Ave, Suite 108-Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone 541-276-8131 or 276-8170
www.umatillacountyswcd.com
Regular BOD Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 19th 2014
Tom Straughan called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
Directors Present: Tom Straughan, Colin Hemphill, Gus Wahner, Aaron Madison, Tim Spratling
Other Attendees: Tom Demianew, Shanna Hamilton, Andrea Mann, Steve Machado, Bryan Jones
Activity Reports:
DEQ funded workshops discussed irrigation and septic systems and pasture management. Tom talked about the historical society
presentation that Shanna has worked very hard to put together. The open house is 2/20/2014. Gus will be on the Radio soon.
Financial Report
Financial report reviewed. Monthly Business: Financial report for the month Tom discussed the financial report and the
expenses to come. Tom discussed grant opportunities. Long-term grants are more secure. Grant opportunities are coming.
Motioned to approve by Colin Hemphill and seconded by Gus Wahner. Approved.
Operations:
Personal policy placed in books for review.
Minutes from last month motioned to approve by Tom Straughan, seconded by Colin Hemphill, approved.
Andrea Mann (NRCS) gave a report: Over 100 farm stewardship applications received. There may be delays due to the new farm
bill. Discussed deadlines and that delay may push that deadline back. Talked about planting cover crops need to be started and the
of funding and soil health program. Have had signups for irrigation and soil health. Tom Demianew discussed the new CSP and
farms. A researcher is willing to set up the studies and publish from farms in our area
Director’s reports: Tom Demianew talked about how to reach more people. Workshops will be held on the 4, 11th and the 18th of
March. Shanna is shopping for a Camera to make some short little movie clips. There is a grant for the purchase of this. We have
two Soil health workshops coming up before the end of April. LaGrande and Pendleton dates have set with workshops with Hubert.
Dates to be confirmed.
Meeting Adjourned Tom Straughan at 6:50 pm
Recorded by: Tom Demianew
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