A/GVWC Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, April 1, 2006

AGV Watershed Council

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Minutes of April 1, 2006

A meeting of the board of directors of the Atascadero Creek Green Valley Creek Watershed Council was held at 375 Montgomery in Sebastopol on April 1, 2006. Directors Jean Redus, John Roberts, Stephen Fuller-Rowell, Dave Erickson and Bob Burke were present.
Jean called the meeting to order at 10:10.

Minutes. The minutes of the March meeting, revised to reflect Jean’s corrections, were approved

Financial Matters. John reported that he has obtained a post office box at the Graton Post Office, and an Employer Identification Number from the IRS. In anticipation of receipt of dues from members, it is necessary to open a bank account for the Council. Because John had been able to negotiate a waiver by WestAmerica Bank of monthly service charges for the first year, the board decided to open an account there. John pointed out that WestAmerica Bank, like the other institutions he investigated, will not allow a requirement for two signatures on checks over a specified amount, with a single signature for smaller amounts. The board therefore decided the require two signatures for checks of any amount. Jean, John, Stephen and Bob agreed to be signatories.

The board discussed a draft form of notice to members requesting payment of dues. Bob was asked to revise the draft to reflect suggestions made and to recirculate the draft for review by the board.

New Matters. Bob reported on his attendance at the meeting held by the group known as Friends of Forestville, a group concerned about the proposed expansion of the two quarries located there. He also reported, with Jean, on their attendance at the meeting held in Camp Meeker where comment was provided on the plans of the County Agriculture Preservation and Open Space District.

Dave proposed that he collect and post on the Council web site the position papers drafted by directors, which proposal was approved. Dave also spoke about the plans underway in the City of Sebastopol relating to what is known as the Northeast Area Specific Plan.

Stephen spoke about the draft EIR for the amendment to the County General Plan. Jean agreed to recirculate the draft letter commenting on the EIR.

Jean spoke about her discussion with Joe Pozzi, District Director of the Gold Ridge RCD. John will be attending some of the future meetings of the RCD.

Goals and Visions. The directors reviewed the matters discussed in the special four-hour meeting that was held at Thomas Creek Ranch on March 25. Jean made a presentation on the problems/challenges in the watershed identified by the board at that meeting, and possible responses thereto. The directors agreed to continue this discussion at the next meeting.

Knowledge Base. It was agreed that a critical response to any problem facing the watershed is greater knowledge, for the directors, for members, and for others, of the watershed. Stephen and Dave reported on their preliminary efforts to develop a knowledge base for the watershed. They will contact the Forestville and Sebastopol branches of the County library about the possibility of storing hard copies of documents collected for such a knowledge base. They also discussed the value of an oral history project, and agreed to explore the availability of local students to staff such a project. Dave agreed to circulate to the directors for comment a list of general questions concerning the knowledge base.

Calendar. Jean presented a draft calendar of Council activities for the upcoming year, which was discussed and revised. For a possible creek walk in June, Jean will contact appropriate persons about a walk near Graton, and John and Bob will explore the possibility of a walk along upper Green Valley Creek.

The meeting adjourned at 12:10.

AGV Watershed Council	Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Minutes of April 1, 2006


A meeting of the board of directors of the Atascadero Creek Green Valley Creek Watershed Council was held at 375 Montgomery in Sebastopol on April 1, 2006. Directors Jean Redus, John Roberts, Stephen Fuller-Rowell, Dave Erickson and Bob Burke were present. Jean called the meeting to order at 10:10. Minutes. The minutes of the March meeting, revised to reflect Jean’s corrections, were approved Financial Matters. John reported that he has obtained a post office box at the Graton Post Office, and an Employer Identification Number from the IRS. In anticipation of receipt of dues from members, it is necessary to open a bank account for the Council. Because John had been able to negotiate a waiver by WestAmerica Bank of monthly service charges for the first year, the board decided to open an account there. John pointed out that WestAmerica Bank, like the other institutions he investigated, will not allow a requirement for two signatures on checks over a specified amount, with a single signature for smaller amounts. The board therefore decided the require two signatures for checks of any amount. Jean, John, Stephen and Bob agreed to be signatories. The board discussed a draft form of notice to members requesting payment of dues. Bob was asked to revise the draft to reflect suggestions made and to recirculate the draft for review by the board. New Matters. Bob reported on his attendance at the meeting held by the group known as Friends of Forestville, a group concerned about the proposed expansion of the two quarries located there. He also reported, with Jean, on their attendance at the meeting held in Camp Meeker where comment was provided on the plans of the County Agriculture Preservation and Open Space District. Dave proposed that he collect and post on the Council web site the position papers drafted by directors, which proposal was approved. Dave also spoke about the plans underway in the City of Sebastopol relating to what is known as the Northeast Area Specific Plan. Stephen spoke about the draft EIR for the amendment to the County General Plan. Jean agreed to recirculate the draft letter commenting on the EIR. Jean spoke about her discussion with Joe Pozzi, District Director of the Gold Ridge RCD. John will be attending some of the future meetings of the RCD. Goals and Visions. The directors reviewed the matters discussed in the special four-hour meeting that was held at Thomas Creek Ranch on March 25. Jean made a presentation on the problems/challenges in the watershed identified by the board at that meeting, and possible responses thereto. The directors agreed to continue this discussion at the next meeting. Knowledge Base. It was agreed that a critical response to any problem facing the watershed is greater knowledge, for the directors, for members, and for others, of the watershed. Stephen and Dave reported on their preliminary efforts to develop a knowledge base for the watershed. They will contact the Forestville and Sebastopol branches of the County library about the possibility of storing hard copies of documents collected for such a knowledge base. They also discussed the value of an oral history project, and agreed to explore the availability of local students to staff such a project. Dave agreed to circulate to the directors for comment a list of general questions concerning the knowledge base. Calendar. Jean presented a draft calendar of Council activities for the upcoming year, which was discussed and revised. For a possible creek walk in June, Jean will contact appropriate persons about a walk near Graton, and John and Bob will explore the possibility of a walk along upper Green Valley Creek. The meeting adjourned at 12:10.