MINUTES

July 17, 2006

Minutes:  The minutes for the meeting of June 19, 206 were approved as written

Treasurer’s Report:  The treasurer’s report was approved.  There was $27,391.63 in the account.

Old Business: 

                  Camp USA:  Sheryl attempted to contact Mecca about the proposed youth educational program, but Sheryl’s phone calls were not returned.

                  Woodland Plantings:  There was discussion about the possibility of working with the soil and Water Conservation District, the Natural resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and possible schools to create an outdoor classroom.

                  Mini Clean-up:  Kim will submit a report for the Adopt-a-River program.  Stories were told about the clean-up from Edgewater to Madison Avenue.  The team recovered about 30 tires.

                  Old Railroad Trestle:  It may be necessary to deal with the Railroad.  The Railroad wants to close 3 crossings.  The City of Anderson may be able to negotiate to get the old trestle removed or cleaned up so it isn’t a danger to the waterway and its users. 

                  Mallard Lake:  The KCC will start a publicity/petition campaign.  The county commissioners will be coming to a KCC meeting.

                  Wetlands at Grandview:  We should check into the progress that has been made in the restoration and bank stabilization.

New Business: 

                  Fall Clean-up:  The details of the fall clean-up were discussed.  The clean-up is scheduled for Sept 9, 2006.  We will meet at John Johnson’s.  There should be a reconnaissance float.  A meeting was scheduled for Aug. 8, 2006 at 5PM.

                  Riverwatch with Anderson City Parks:   It may be possible to partner with the City of Anderson to do water quality monitoring.  It may be possible to include area schools. 

A motion was made, seconded and approved to adjourn.