HRWRP Meeting Tuesday August 16, 2005
Speaker introduction by Ed Taggart
Joyce Morrell talked about the importance of recycling and litter prevention and had a display of recycled products.
Meeting called to order by Ed
Treasures report was given. Small dispute about 5K money
Carl motioned to accept, Phil seconded the motion
Membership Renewals, $35 was received
Window decals were a big hit
Carl said that the group would pay to get more of the decals
Maureen would check on prices
Voted for president
Merv nominated Ed
Ed accepted
Group voted with Ayes and Nays, Ayes won
Old Business
Secretary needed, Carl noted that this should be our number one priority.
He noted that we should talk to the senior citizens that meet at the senior center.
Fun Day- handed out itinerary flyers
Maureen went over the different tables that would be under our tent
Asked for basketballs for the tournament, Mike and Heidi Burton said they would bring some
Tent set-up 9am, Friday before event
We should have a display at the Party in the Park, Any volunteers?
Send Rosita a get well card
MOU, Committee will review new revision (Bo, Ed, Carl)
Carl brought up ownership of equipment bought by grants, Mike explained that the rightful owner of the equipment would be the administrator of the grant who received the money and did the legwork for it.
Maureen read a letter from RA’s insurance company stating that if Rural Action (Maureen) is in charge of a project, activity or event that they would cover any liability involved, archive, copies to Ed and Carl
Project updates (Maureen)
Lyons 65% complete
Mineral-Zoar, bid in October
Watershed Plan Review, Fantastic review! Maureen will make the small changes and send back soon.
Grant Updates:
319- Acid Pit Phase II, trine, Hope RD
USEPA - targeted watershed, Belden looks good
OSM for Lyons- NO
Riparian Program and landowner education
Discussed Arbor Day Foundation and FREE trees
Terri, QHEI Training and overnight stay in Columbus
Merv motioned to have group pay for stay
Carl set the limit at $75
Judy, second
Fall Tour with bus (Maureen), we have $600.00
Date set Friday October 14th
Discussed food and no registration fees
Maureen will call pastor at the church; will ask about the group serving food
Discussed fish and macroinvertebrate studies conducted by Midwest Biodiversity Institute
Found lots of fish!
Passed out MRM annual reports
Discussed hydrocarbons at Linden. Should contact oil companies, to inform them of the potential for disaster if hydrocarbons got into the system.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm