Regular Board Meeting s2

RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT of TEHAMA COUNTY 2 Sutter Street, Suite D, Red Bluff, California 96080

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting January 20, 2016 8:30 AM USDA Service Center 2 Sutter St, Suite D, Red Bluff Directors Present: Jack Bramhall, Anne Read and Ryan Sale. R. Sale left the meeting from 8:50 to 9:25 a.m. Directors Absent: Eric Willard and Walt Williams Associate Directors Present: None Staff Present: Vicky Dawley, Brin Greer, and Scott Graham NRCS Staff Present: Larry Branham Visitors Present: Bobie Hughes – Sacramento River Discovery Center

I. Public Communications: None.

II. Minutes: Approval of the December 16, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes. The Board reviewed the minutes with a modification to correct the grammar in items IV. B. and VII. A.

Motion: A. Read moved to approve the December Board Meeting Minutes, as amended. Second: R. Sale Vote: Unanimous

IV. Action Items: A. Operational Agreement between NRCS and RCDTC The Board reviewed and approved the Operational Agreement between NRCS and RCDTC with a modification to the RCDTC’s portion of the agreement by omitting the statement related to the defunct Sacramento Valley Resource Conservation and Development Area.

Motion: A. Read moved to Approve the Operational Agreement between NRCS and RCDTC, as amended. Second: R. Sale Vote: Unanimous

B. Cost Allocation Plan for 2016 V. Dawley led a brief discussion regarding the cost allocation plan. With explanation from staff, the Board reviewed the Cost Allocation Plan for 2016 and concluded the costs were reasonable and justifiable.

Motion: R. Sale moved to approve the Cost Allocation Plan for 2016 Second: A. Read Vote: Unanimous

V. Finance: Approval of Finance Report R. Sale reported that the Finance Committee met prior to the regular board meeting and discussed the financial status of the District and received further explanation of the budget including; advances, assets, liabilities, revenue, expenditures, outstanding invoices with resolution and paid warrants.

Motion: R. Sale moved to Approve the Financial Report Second: A. Read Vote: Unanimous

VI. Warrant Orders: Approval of the Warrant orders to be paid in January

Motion: A. Read Second: R. Sale Vote: Unanimous

VII. Discussion/Report Item: A. NRCS Staff Report Larry Branham shared that the NRCS is promoting the importance of soil health and cover crops. He provided a handout highlighting the principles of soil health management. A discussion developed around the lack of a no till drill for use in orchards and the feasibility in making one available to the agricultural community as a fee-for-service provided by the RCDTC. A. Read noted the Shasta Regional / McConnell Foundation may grant funds toward the drill purchase. It was agreed upon that the request would require educating their board of the benefits of soil health management. Larry shared the emergency plan for the office is in need of updating and his staff will participate in the upcoming active shooter training. He also mentioned staff will be present at the CSU Chico Career Fair to be held in February.

B. District Manager Report V. Dawley provided an update regarding the federal indirect rate negotiations with the Chico State Foundation. She shared the value in having the Job Training Center’s Drought Relief Intern to help advance the RCDTC’s community connection through drought awareness.

C. RCDTC Staff Reports Staff updated the board on subjects stated in their staff reports included as part of the board packet. The Board requested to omit inactive projects from the weekly Staff Notes.

D. Land Use Reports: None.

E. Other Reports B. Hughes of the Sacramento River Discovery Center reminded the group that the Center’s 20th Anniversary celebration will be held on April 23rd and will include a native plant sale.

F. Board of Directors Comments In response to Associate Director Randy Baker’s earlier observation that the RCD has an ag-centric tendency, J. Bramhall suggested staff share Cathie Benjamin’s virtual tour with all directors. It serves as a great introduction to the various projects and programs the RCDTC has implemented

VIII. Correspondence: Reviewed after meeting.

XI. Next Meeting Date: Regular Meeting: February 17, 2016 8:30 a.m. Finance Committee: February 17, 2016 7:45 a.m.

XII. Adjourned at 9:43 a.m. Respectfully Submitted,

______Brin Greer, Office Administration Anne Read, Board Secretary

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