Minutes

 NEBRASKA LOESS HILLS RC&D COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

                           Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the RC&D Council office in Oakland.

The meeting was called to order at 5:03 by  Mark Lorensen, Secretary.     Board members present were  Perry Rogers,  John Ross,  Dick Leitschuck,   John Kruse,  Jim Peterson,  Elden Wesely, Lance Hedquist, Gary Loftis, Joe Pollard,  Mark Lorensen, Stephanie Fritz, Karen Linnenbrink.   Also present were   Kent Neumann, RC&D Coordinator and Deborah Ward, RC&D Program Support Assistant. Excused absences included  Larry Bockelman and Gene French.  Unexcused absences included  Tony Weatherman  Carroll Welte,  Danny Stoeber,  and Tony Gomez.      

5:03 Meeting called to order by Mark Lorensen, Secretary.  

Agenda:  Motion to approve agenda as written by John Kruse, Joe Pollard seconded. Motion approved.  

September Meeting Minutes—Joe Pollard moved to approve October meeting minutes as written. John Kruse seconded.  Motion approved.

Treasurer’s Report—  Reviewed a copy of the October, November, and December  Treasurer’s Report.   October Report:  Opening balance of  $30,026.63. No deposits.  Expenditures totaled $14,634.70 including $11,280.00 to Red Willow Co. for HHW collection.  October ending balance in RC&D account: $15, 391.53.  MMVWA account had no activity: opening and closing balances of $524.86.  Byway account had opening balance of $1,183.58 and expenditures of $100.00 for design of 2010 travel guide ad. Byway closing balance: $1,083.58. Legacy Fund had no activity- opening and closing balance of $483.01.   Total resources as of  10/31/09 $22,740.09.  November Report:  Opening balance of $15,391.53. Deposits of  $50.00.  Expenditures of $856.68  for ending balance of $14,584.85.  MMVWMA account had no activity: opening and closing balance of $524.86.  Byway account had no activity, opening and closing balance of $1083.58.  Dick Leitschuck noted that the deposit of $50.00 and subsequent refund of  $20.00 for overpayment should have been credited and debited to Byway account, rather than RC&D account.  Will amend November treasurers report.  Legacy Fund account had no activity: opening and closing balance of $483.01.  Dick Leitschuck noted that the beginning and ending activity dates for the Legacy Fund should be 11/1/2009 and 11/30/2009 rather than the October dates written.  Will amend November treasurers report to so reflect. Total resources as of 11/30/2009 $21,959.71.  December Report:  Opening balance $14,584.85.  Deposits of $645.00 from membership renewal fees.  Expenditures of $1,018.50 for an ending balance of $14,211.35.  MMVWMA account had not activity: opening and closing balance of $524.86. Byway account had no activity: opening and closing balance of $1,083.58.  Total Resources: $21,586.21

  Dick Leitschuck moved to approve  the October, November and December Treasurer’s reports with the corrections noted for the November report.  Lance Hedquist seconded.  Motion carried.

Old Business

Audit Committee—  Jeff Troupe still needs to sign last years report.  Karen Linnenbrink will ask Rose Jasperson to serve as non-Council audit committee member for the current report.  

Circle of Diamonds:   Application for Circle of Diamonds enhanced level was discussed and reviewed.  Mark Lorensen moved to adopt the application and submit it. John Ross & Dick Leitschuck seconded.  Motion carried.

New Business

Board member recruitment:  Discussed need for active board members.  Next month Board will come to meeting with person(s) in mind to approach for potential board membership.  Deb Ward will prepare a news release to solicit persons interested in board membership. 

Western RC&D Mtg.   Mtg is Jan. 31-Feb 3^rd in Missoula Montana.  Kent will not be attending as Jan Jorgenson has board members doing presentations so she will attend.

RC&D Booth at State Fair:  State assoc. is seeking commitment to staff RC&D booth for one day from each RC&D.  Fair will be in Grand Island.  John Ross and Jim Peterson are interested in  staffing booth if schedule permits.  Dick Leitschuck moved to commit to staffing  booth, Lance Hedquist seconded, motion carried.

Lance Hedquist left at 5:47 p.m.

Project Proposals:  Kent Neumann reported conversation w/Bill Elliott wherein it was suggested that Red Willow apply for the HHW grant and we partner with them.  RC&D would provide volunteers, publicity, organize event  but would not do grant paperwork or reporting.  Cost of roll of containers may not be covered in Red Willow grant.  Mark Lorensen moved that Council partner w/Red Willow and have Red Willow apply for grant.  Kent Neumann to request Red Willow include roll off cost in grant, or, will ask host sites to provide roll off.  Perry Rogers seconded. Motion Carried.

 Board discussed Project Proposals: 2010-256 (scrap computer grant 2010), 2010-257 (scrap tire grant 2010), 2010-258 (HHW collection), 2010-259 (MMVWMA 2010), 2010-260 (Tourism Display 2010), 2010-261 (Used printer cartridge/cell phone collection); 2010-262 (Artist of Month 2010); 2010-263 (Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway 2010); 2010-264 (looking for art 2010); 2010-265 (Organic Farming 2010); 2010-266 (Plastic Pesticide container recycling).  Mark Lorensen moved to adopt these projects. Jim Peterson & Dick Leitschuck seconded.  Motion carried.

Stephanie Fritz left at 5:55

Committee Reports:

Education: Jim Peterson suggested program  w/coordinator for Blair Recycling center.   Mark Lorensen would like to further discuss Maxine Moul’s information and perhaps have someone speak re: specific energy programs.

Next Meeting.

Next meeting scheduled for February 16^th at 5:00 p.m. in the  RC&D office.   

Dick Leitschuck moved to adjourn. John Kruse seconded.  Motion carried. Adjourned at  6:25  p.m.

 Deborah Ward, recording secretary