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Minutes and Agenda
ANTIETAM WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF January 17, 2007 MEETING
The AWA met in the Washington Township Conference Room.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Rettig, Maggie Cisar, Stewart McCleaf, Jeff Rhodes, Tammy Gross, Bruce Francis, Cliff Norris,Melodie Anderson-Smith, Pat Heefner, Maggie Roverstad, Mike Christopher, Pat O'Connor.OLD BUSINESS:
Steve Rettig reminded everyone to pay their 2007 dues.
Bruce Francis reported $17,495.74 in the checking account; $670.29 in the savings account.
The minutes of the 18 October 2006 meeting were reviewed and approved.
Legacy Grant:
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Waiting to hear about requests for estimates to do the work at the Summitview Rain Garden. Will make a decision when we hear from NFWF whether or not we will have to look for more money for the project.
Merle Holsinger has donated much of his time to draw up plans for the rain garden. He is sending plans to three other contractors for bids to submit to NFWF.
AWA may have to apply for another grant, which may delay the project further.
This is a good project for the schools and will serve as a teaching model for instruction on wetlands for elementary students.
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Antietam Meadow Park (Diller farm): The ownership of the land was officially transferred to Washington Township. Township supervisors have invited the AWA to work up a plan for the area as a natural and community resource. First meeting of the committee is 17 January 2007, at Golden Corral.
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319 Grant: Have been unofficially notified that the AWA has been awarded $75,000, which is below what we applied for. DEP suggests the AWA focus on the West Branch of the Antietam Creek. First meeting is scheduled for 26 January, 2007, 2.00 p.m., at 32 West Main Street office. The entire Board and Executive Committee are invited to attend.
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East Branch Assessment Project: Will provide the new AWA brochure to everyone who lives along the creek. The brochure will be used as an educational tool for treatment of riparian areas.
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At October ‘06 general meeting, all officers were re-elected.
NEW BUSINESS:
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Melody Anderson-Smith reported that a person had seen her neighbor dumping an entire trash can of dog feces into a tributary along Rinehart Drive. A second neighbor is thought to have done the same. Children play in the stream. Discussion about how to handle this matter. Melody Anderson-Smith will distribute copies of the new brochure to residents of that area as an educational tool. DEP (water quality) to be contacted.
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- Steve Rettig has new shovels and wheelbarrows stored in his barn for AWA use.
- Melodie Anderson-Smith reported that the Water Striders are going to Upton to view the reclamation facility. There is room for people to join the 22 February 2007 trip. For details, contact Melodie.
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The Washington Township supervisors included the AWA in the budget for 2007. The AWA will receive $1,000 from the township this year. In future years, the AWA will be a line item in the township budget.
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- Maggie asked that the AWA keep this in mind for future 319 grants. There is a copy of the drawings in the township office.
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