Monthly Board Meetings are open to the public. They are usually held at 7:00 p.m. every third Wednesday of every month at the USDA Building.

AGENDA

November 12, 2009

7:00 P.M.

DIRECTORS-Please call the office if you are unable to attend.

A. Call to Order-Tom

B. Greet Guests-Tom

C. Roll Call-Tom

D. Ann Ring – USDA REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) 2010 grant

E. Agenda Approval

F. Reports

    A. Secretary-Chris                         H. FSA-Vic Rhea
    B. Treasurer-Dave                           I. Dist. Forester
    C. Resource Cons-Kara               J. Farm Bureau
    D. Adm. Coordinator-Darla         K. Fish Biologist
    E. Dist. Conservationist-Ron      L. Wildlife Biologist
    F. Reg. Representative                M. Land Use Council
    G. State Assoc.-AISWCD             N. Zoning Variance

G. Correspondence

H. Old Business

    1. Knox County SWCD Policies

I. New Business

    1. Newsletter

    2. Local Work Group meeting (Ron)

    3. Contribution Agreement for CRP (Ron)

    4. RC&D (Dave)

SWCD Accepting Nominations

 

The Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting nominations for three of five Director’s positions, for a two-year tem of office. Elections will be held from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the Open House and General Election at the SWCD office 233. S. Soangetaha Rd, Galesburg.

 

You are eligible to be a Director if you reside in Knox County or own land in Knox County. You must be of legal voting age.

 

The governing body of the SWCD consists of five elected Directors, who shall be owners or occupiers of lands within the District. Their purpose is to carry-out, in the public’s interest, the control/prevention of soil erosion, conservation of resources, and prevention of air/water pollution. The Directors willingly give of their time to decide what natural resource and agriculture issues in Knox County need to be addressed, what action will be taken, and who is responsible for getting the work done. It is their duty to approve the budget for all funds, approve all payments made by the District and provide for annual audit. They have the responsibility for personnel management; including job descriptions, performance standards, policies, and benefits while providing direction, motivation, and guidance.

 

A Director will serve a minimum of a two-year term on the SWCD board, attend monthly board meetings, participate and serve on committees. SWCD Directors also review, monitor, and supervise the finances, office personnel, and workload of the District; represent the SWCD, as time allows, at local, regional, state and national conservation affiliated events and meetings; participate, as time allows, in regional and state affiliated organizations.

 

Selected nominees are required to prove eligibility by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009 at the District’s office at 233. S. Soangetaha Rd., Galesburg. 

 

For more information about the responsibilities, call the office at 309-342-5714 ext. 3.

FY10 Annual Meeting and Pond Clinic

 

On August 13, 2009, the Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a pond clinic at Steve Franklin’s pond.  Ron Hall, District Conservationist, NRCS, provided information on Pond Site Selection.  Kyle Cecil, University of Illinois Extension Services Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Unit Educator, discussed Watershed Management.  Ken Russell, Fisheries Biologist, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, talked about fisheries management.  Following his presentation, Ken “shocked” the pond.  This practice, not harmful to the fish, stuns the fish so they can be gathered for measurement of length and weight.  He also had various aquatic life available for viewing. 

            Following the presentations, the Knox SWCD held their annual meeting.  Approximately 100 people enjoyed a fish dinner at the completion of the meeting.  If you would like more information regarding the topics discussed that night, please contact Kyle at (309) 342-5108, Ron at (309) 342-5714, and Ken at PO Box 1137, Galesburg, IL 61401.

            We would like to thank all sponsors, donors and presenters for helping make the night a success.  A special thanks to Steve Franklin and family for providing the location, “Texas Bob” and Bob Eaves for preparing the fish.  Please acknowledge the listed donors and sponsors.