March 26, 2024
Members Present: John Shelk, Janet Hutchison, Dawn Alexander, Jenna Deibel, Susan Hermreck, Mary Opperman
Agenda Overview: Went over the agenda. Mary made a motion to accept the minutes. Jenna 2nd the motion. Motion passed.
Financials: Same report from the full group meeting.
Monitoring: Vickie is on jury duty. Same report from full group meeting.
Forest Service Update: Kevin was not in attendance.
Review MOU: discussion of item #11 on the MOU. Susan made a motion that we discuss with the foundation an administrative cost of 10% on each incoming grant, contribution, or gift to defray the Sponsor’s costs of administering the funds and delete the rest of that item wording. Jenna 2nd the motion. The motion passed. The MOU needs to be discussed and updated with the Foundation.
Item #14- notification of organization changes- this has not been done in a timely manner. Each of the full group meetings we will have an agenda item with an update from someone on the Foundation (5 minutes).
Also, a discussion on having our own 501C3. They require a certain amount of shepherding and maintenance and would be a lengthy process. John S. said this was probably not something we want to pursue at this time. Everyone else agreed.
Grant Update OWEB discussion: signed agreement has been received. Will find out if the funds are available now.
Prescribed Fire Subcommittee/Strategy Plan & Sustainable NW: Tom C. not in attendance. Same report from full group meeting.
Update on Operations Manual: Not everyone at full group meeting had looked at document so we put off voting to approve it at the next full group meeting in April.
Agenda Items for April 2024 Full Group Meeting: Janet asked Kevin if the forest service has a beaver presentation that could be given at the April full group meeting. April alternatives: Wildhorse impact on forest. Ellie Gage with Western Landowners. Skull Hollow Clean-up.
Heart of Oregon should be asked to see if there are some youth groups that could help at the All Hands, All Brands event. Possibly even leadership students from the high school. Susan is checking with Kim Herber with OSU extension to see if there are some youth groups that are interested in community service.
Future Plans:
June 18th: Beaver field trip with Reese, Jenna will coordinate. Talk to Kevin about a beaver field trip with the Forest Service.
July: Thomas with ZOA for Prescribed fire presentation when the document is completed. Some education on why prescribed fire is the treatment of choice. possible field trip. Susan forwarded an email that Dawn will send out to the prescribed fire sub-committee.
General Sharing: Mill Creek EA is out; Janet has printed a copy. In their draft decision they came up with Alternative 4 modified in their prior draft. Comment by May 3rd. Anyone want to look at the final EA and respond? Janet will ask Vickie.
Corral Flat Endurance Trail EA: Cynthia Parker, Jenna, Dawn, and Janet. Compare to Riparian Zones of Agreement. Thursday, April 4th, 12:00 Crook County Library.
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John made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mary 2nd the motion. Meeting adjourned at 2:45.
