A/GVWC Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, July 11, 2009

AGV Watershed Council

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Minutes of July 11, 2009

Meetings of the members and of the board of directors of the Atascadero / Green Valley Watershed Council were held on July 11, 2009, at 345 Montgomery Drive in Sebastopol, beginning at 10:15AM. Present for both meetings were Barbara Chasteen, Jean Redus, Jo Bentz, John Roberts, Stephen Fuller-Rowell, Zeno Swijtink and Bob Burke
A. Annual Meeting of Members.

Election of Directors. The members elected Barbara Chasteen, Dave Erickson, John Roberts, Jon Sassin, Zeno Swijtink and Bob Burke as the directors for the upcoming fiscal year, all of whom agreed, or had previously agreed, to so serve.

Other Business. Jo gave an informational report on the proposed development known as the Preservation Ranch, and on plans to re-route Highway 116 in Forestville, which may result in the destruction of most of what remains of the Forestville marsh. The members passed a resolution expressing great appreciation for Jean's service as director and president of the Council.

B. Regular Meeting of Board of Directors.

Jean called the board meeting to order at 10:45.

Appointment of Officers. After discussion, the board appointed the following officers of the Council for the upcoming year:

President - Zeno Swijtink

Secretary - Bob Burke, with Barbara Chasteen as designated successor

Treasurer - John Roberts

Web Masters - Zeno Swijtink and Dave Erickson

List Serve Moderators ˆ Zeno Swijtink and Dave Erickson

Financial Report. John reported that the Council has $363.09 of unrestricted funds in its account, plus approximately $1400 restricted for use on specified projects. The members present paid their dues for the upcoming year, and the board discussed how to increase revenue membership. John agreed to report to the board next month on possible ways to increase revenue.

School Map Project. Jean presented a draft form of map of the watershed she has created, working from the map Joe Honton produced several years ago. Jean and John reported that 20" by 30" size color copies of the poster can be printed at a cost of $7.50 each. It is proposed to print 150 copies of the poster, to donate copies to each school in the watershed, and to seek to sell the remaining copies. Jean agreed to submit a grant request to the County Fish and Wildlife Commission for a grant to do the printing. The board approved a deposit of $300 to be advanced to the local printer from the Council's restricted use fund.

Farm Tours. Bob reported that Paul Kaiser of Singing Frogs Farm is desirous of hosting another tour of his farm in early September. Bob offered to organize such a tour on either the first weekend of September or the last weekend of August, subject to Paul's availability. Bob will coordinate with CAFF, and the board authorized the expenditure of up to $20 for refreshments at the tour.

Fall Creek Cleanup. Jean and Jo will coordinate our annual cleanup of the Graton "critch" and nearby streets and waterways on the morning of Saturday, October 24, with help from fifth grade students of Oak Grove school and community volunteers. John reported that other schools in our watershed have expressed interest in participating in similar cleanups near their school. There was discussion regarding expanding our cleanup to include other areas and other schools in the watershed.

PRMD Permits. John reported on his monitoring of permits issued by PRMD for properties in the watershed. There was discussion about the distinction between Class I and Class II wells, which Jo agreed to investigate.

The meeting adjourned at 12:10

Respectfully submitted,

Bob Burke
Secretary

AGV Watershed Council	Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Minutes of July 11, 2009


Meetings of the members and of the board of directors of the Atascadero / Green Valley Watershed Council were held on July 11, 2009, at 345 Montgomery Drive in Sebastopol, beginning at 10:15AM. Present for both meetings were Barbara Chasteen, Jean Redus, Jo Bentz, John Roberts, Stephen Fuller-Rowell, Zeno Swijtink and Bob Burke A. Annual Meeting of Members. Election of Directors. The members elected Barbara Chasteen, Dave Erickson, John Roberts, Jon Sassin, Zeno Swijtink and Bob Burke as the directors for the upcoming fiscal year, all of whom agreed, or had previously agreed, to so serve. Other Business. Jo gave an informational report on the proposed development known as the Preservation Ranch, and on plans to re-route Highway 116 in Forestville, which may result in the destruction of most of what remains of the Forestville marsh. The members passed a resolution expressing great appreciation for Jean's service as director and president of the Council. B. Regular Meeting of Board of Directors. Jean called the board meeting to order at 10:45. Appointment of Officers. After discussion, the board appointed the following officers of the Council for the upcoming year: President - Zeno Swijtink Secretary - Bob Burke, with Barbara Chasteen as designated successor Treasurer - John Roberts Web Masters - Zeno Swijtink and Dave Erickson List Serve Moderators ˆ Zeno Swijtink and Dave Erickson Financial Report. John reported that the Council has $363.09 of unrestricted funds in its account, plus approximately $1400 restricted for use on specified projects. The members present paid their dues for the upcoming year, and the board discussed how to increase revenue membership. John agreed to report to the board next month on possible ways to increase revenue. School Map Project. Jean presented a draft form of map of the watershed she has created, working from the map Joe Honton produced several years ago. Jean and John reported that 20" by 30" size color copies of the poster can be printed at a cost of $7.50 each. It is proposed to print 150 copies of the poster, to donate copies to each school in the watershed, and to seek to sell the remaining copies. Jean agreed to submit a grant request to the County Fish and Wildlife Commission for a grant to do the printing. The board approved a deposit of $300 to be advanced to the local printer from the Council's restricted use fund. Farm Tours. Bob reported that Paul Kaiser of Singing Frogs Farm is desirous of hosting another tour of his farm in early September. Bob offered to organize such a tour on either the first weekend of September or the last weekend of August, subject to Paul's availability. Bob will coordinate with CAFF, and the board authorized the expenditure of up to $20 for refreshments at the tour. Fall Creek Cleanup. Jean and Jo will coordinate our annual cleanup of the Graton "critch" and nearby streets and waterways on the morning of Saturday, October 24, with help from fifth grade students of Oak Grove school and community volunteers. John reported that other schools in our watershed have expressed interest in participating in similar cleanups near their school. There was discussion regarding expanding our cleanup to include other areas and other schools in the watershed. PRMD Permits. John reported on his monitoring of permits issued by PRMD for properties in the watershed. There was discussion about the distinction between Class I and Class II wells, which Jo agreed to investigate. The meeting adjourned at 12:10 Respectfully submitted, Bob Burke Secretary