SHASTA VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT Siskiyou County, California Summarized MINUTES from Board of Directors' regular meeting of Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District, Yreka, California, on April 14, 2010. Directors Present: Richard Kuck, Rick Lemos, Don Meamber, Kerry Mauro, Bill Hirt. Associate Directors: Stan Sears Staff Present: Adriane Garayalde, Brenda Nystrom, Karen Mallory, Dave Webb, Drew Braugh. Guests in attendance: Amy Campbell, Jim Patterson, Jim Spear Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Richard Kuck. Review and Approval of Agenda Agenda approved by common consent. Approval of Minutes: 3-10-10 & 4-5-10 Motion approved: Motion by Don Meamber to approve minutes of Regular Meeting on March 10, 2010 and Special Meeting on April 5, 2010. Second by Bill Hirt. Passed unanimously. Financial Report Balance as of 3/31/10 $ 50,753.59 Unavailable funds $143,356.56 Cash in bank 4/14/10 $142,836.69 Motion approved: Motion by Bill Hirt to approve financial report. Second by Kerry Mauro. Passed unanimously. Ratify Payroll Payroll was ratified at the April 5, 2010 Special Board Meeting. Approval of Bills Motion approved: Don Meamber motioned to approve warrant authorizations. Second provided by Richard Kuck. Passed unanimously. Cash Flow Forecast The Cash Flow Forecast was presented by Brenda Nystrom and reviewed. Motion approved: Motion by Don Meamber to approve Cash Flow Forecast. Second by Kerry Mauro. Passed unanimously. Introductions Not needed. Public Comment Amy Campbell (The Nature Conservancy) reported that she and Amy Hoss (The Nature Conservancy) had met with Adriane and Dave Webb (both Shasta Valley RCD) regarding the development of the Water Trust and that it is moving forward. Amy Campbell (The Nature Conservancy) said she would like to report on the development of the Water Trust at the next regular meeting. Stan Sears (landowner) reported that he will not be able to attend the Special Meeting on Friday, but that he wanted to give his input on the Watershed-wide Permitting Program (WWP). He felt that there is no other way that ranchers can participate except through the RCDs; the other available options are just not viable. He acknowledged that SVRCD won’t enjoy it and that no one can foresee all that it holds, but that he would rather work with SVRCD than directly with CA Dept. of Fish and Game (CDFG). He stated he appreciated Donna Cobb’s efforts and he thought Mark Stopher handled the recent Scott Valley meeting well. He encouraged flexibility and said he saw SVRCD’s role as a service that was good for the community. Don Meamber stated that some people are tugging the other way, not encouraging SVRCD’s involvement in the program. Stan Sears (landowner) replied that he is encouraging people to sign up and that he thinks a number of people will participate. Don Meamber asked if the Farm Bureau was supportive; Adriane Garayalde (Shasta Valley RCD) said the Farm Bureau is supportive, but that they will be watching the 1600 requirement. Stan Sears (landowner) said there are still issues, but the program will be a good avenue to show the good things that have been done in the valley. He added that SVRCD can have some control by being involved in the program, and that it will be a lot of work but is an essential service to the community. Tailwater Project Update – Lisa Unkefer, AquaTerra Lisa Unkefer (consultant) reported on the two funded Tailwater projects, Tailwater 1 and 2. The state has re-released funds for Tailwater 1, funded by Prop 40 and 50, but some deviations from the original contract were needed. 2010 monitoring for this project is focusing on the Hole-in-the-Ground Ranch, where six tailwater returns are being measured for flow and temperature. River temperature is also logged upstream and downstream of each tailwater return, plus additional temperature devices were deployed at the same sites where CDFG collected temperature data in 2008 and 2009. Funding is guaranteed until July 2010, so she is utilizing as much as possible. This project included some demonstration projects, so she is working on streamlining the permit, CEQA, design, and bid processes to save time. Lisa Unkefer (consultant) stated she is still waiting on approval of the agreement for Tailwater 2, which is funded by 319h. This project builds on Tailwater 1 and funds monitoring in the upper basin. She has seven DO meters installed throughout the Mainstem and one in Big Springs Creek. Don Meamber asked if land owners at the monitoring sites desire project implementation; Lisa responded that they generally do as part of the ITP and TMDL. Lisa Unkefer (consultant) discussed the CEQA requirement for such projects and said the CA Water Board told her that the EIR done by DFG for the Watershed-wide Permitting Program covered the permit, but not the actions taken under the permit. Kerry Mauro asked why the Water Board is more involved in the Tailwater project than DFG; Lisa said that is because they (Water Board) are funding it. A discussion followed regarding relying on the ITP EIR for projects, the RCD designation as the CEQA Lead Agency, and other permits that may be required for projects. Board Reports Don Meamber reported he had seen some online comments posted regarding the Siskiyou Daily News article on the recent Scott Valley Watershed-wide Permitting Program (WPP) meeting. Bill Hirt reported he had talked with John Menke and that John’s concerns regarding the WPP were with regard to the ITP/1600 link and that he felt the entire listing of the coho as endangered was in error. Business 1. SVRCD/NRCS MOU The MOU was reviewed. Its effective dates are January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011. Motion approved: Motion made by Bill Hirt to approve MOU. Second by Richard Kuck. Passed unanimously. 2. Little Shasta Screen Adriane Garayalde (SVRCD) gave an update, stating that in the original plan CDFG was going to do the engineering but there is no longer funding for it. Gary Black is working on getting the design work completed. 3. Spring RCD Area Meeting – April 30 in Fortuna Adriane Garayalde (SVRCD) has the information on the meeting if anyone is interested in attending. 4. Ayn Perry’s Retirement from NRCS Adriane Garayalde (SVRCD) reported that Ayn Perry is retiring from NRCS on April 30 and she is interested in doing some work, such as mapping, for the RCD as needed. Correspondence Adriane Garayalde (SVRCD) read a letter from Jack Roggenbuck, landowner, since he will not be able to attend the Special Meeting on Friday. In his letter he described his support of conservation efforts and past cooperation with CDFG, but he had recently received a package from CDFG with applications for an ITP and Streambed Alteration Agreement along with a request for a $2500 deposit towards $7500 estimated fees with a three-day deadline. He felt these actions and requirements by CDFG, including their lack of acknowledgement of existing approved documents, are unreasonable and do not encourage further support of CDFG programs. Project Updates - None Reports Jim Patterson (NRCS) reported that NRCS is not planning on replacing Ayn, but that NRCS is still available to assist SVRCD. He said the EQIP funding is assigned. He recommended looking at opportunities for funding and being ready when it is available. He mentioned that there is an interest in forestry projects. He said NRCS can play a role in engineering design for CDFG grants. Jim Patterson (NRCS) also reported that Jim Spear (NRCS) is in town and that they had met with US Fish and Wildlife Service about coordinating on projects, including forestry-related. Jim Spear (NRCS) said it was good to be in the area and stay in touch. Karen Mallory (SVRCD) reported on the equipment installed for extended dissolved oxygen and temperature monitoring funded by the Prop 50 SRWA grant. She also updated the Board on the status of the Fiock Riparian Fencing project and reported that the landowner of the Cottonwood Creek Riparian Fencing project has decided not to move forward with the project. Adriane Garayalde (SVRCD) reported on a funding opportunity through NFWF and on a TMDL workshop that is scheduled in May. Agenda Items for Next Meeting – May 12 Amy Campbell, The Nature Conservancy – Water Trust Update Meeting Adjourned – 8:15 p.m. Minutes approved as typed as corrected. __________________________________ Chairman __________________________________ Date __________________________________ District Administrator .