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I.   Call to Order – President Neil Havlik called the meeting to order at 12:40 pm. 

A.  Directors Present:  Neil Havlik, Linda Chipping, Nanci Parker, Cheryl Lenhardt, Jean-Pierre Wolff, and Dave Alford. 
B.  Directors Absent:  Kathie Matsuyama.  
 Staff and Associates Present:  Staff Members Shawn Meara, Della Barrett, and Deborah Barker, and NRCS Representatives Mark Barnett and Cheryl Zelus.
     Guest:  None.
     
II.  Public Comment – None.

III.  Approval of Minutes for May 16, 2008 –On a motion by Dave, seconded by Jean-Pierre, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of May 16, 2008.  

IV.  Financial Report 
A. Warrant Orders to be approved in June for May 2008/June 2008 expenses – Shawn reviewed the Warrant List with the Board.  On a motion by Cheryl, seconded by Dave, the board unanimously approved the Warrant Orders for May 2008/June 2008.
B. Financial Reports and Finance Manager Report - Shawn reviewed the report which summarized the 
May 31, 2008 financial statements and responded to questions from board and staff. 

VI.  Discussion and/or Board Action Items
A. Discussion and Possible Approval of Landowner Agreement:  Gorby Ranch- Deb distributed a draft suggested cost share schedule, which contained a possible cost share range for this project.  As this project would be funded by the 319h Grant, the Board instructed Deb to determine the specific dollar amount with the Regional Board’s representative, and then to talk with the landowner once that figure is known. 
B.   Discussion and Possible Approval of Vendor Accounts for Camp San Luis Obispo Range – As had been discussed before, this project will have significant lag time between the time the CSLRCD incurs expenses and the time it is reimbursed.  Deb and the Board discussed ways of minimizing that lag time.  On a motion by Cheryl, seconded by Linda, the Board authorized Neil to file credit applications with vendors for this project.
C.   Discussion of Possible Approval of New Request for Wetland Reserve Program Funds at Chorro Flats – Cheryl Zelus distributed a copy of the proposed Subordination Agreement and Limited Lien Waiver, which the CSLRCD is being asked to sign.  A new property appraisal (to be paid for by the NRCS) is needed.  As both the NRCS and the CSLRCD are willing to put the land into the Wetland Reserve Program, it just remains for the Coastal Conservancy and the NRCS to work out the details.  Neil will check at the County Clerk’s office for the old recording, boundary definition, etc.
D.   Discussion and Possible Approval of 2%Pay Increase for CSLRCD staff – Neil explained that the new DOC contract is being signed on June 20, and it contains adequate funding for the first general salary increase in several years.  On a motion by Linda, seconded by Jean-Pierre, the motion to approve a 2% salary increase for CSLRCD staff, effective July 1, passed unanimously.
E.   Discussion of the Outlook for Future Grants and Exploration of Possible New Opportunities – Jean-Pierre explained his concern about the decline in projected income between fiscal 07-08 and 08-09, and his suggestion that the Board make a priority of helping the staff bring in more grant money.  Board members reported on various possible grant opportunities, and Linda asked that the discussion be put on next month’s agenda, along with a presentation by Julie and Deb about the current potential grant status and the opportunities they see.
F.    Strategic Planning – Cheryl asked that board members and staff use July to check back with the CSLRCD’s grantors to ask for feedback regarding the CSLRCD’s performance, reports, and anything else on which they may wish to comment.
 

E.   Future Board Meeting Dates – July 18, 2008 and August 15, 2008 (both at the Coop Extension at 12:30 PM) were acceptable to members.

VI.  Report Items  
A.   Edna Valley/Pismo Creek Watershed Group – Jean-Pierre had been out of town, so he had no report.
B.   Watershed Coordinator Report – Deb distributed and discussed her report. 
C.   South County Watershed Coordinator Report - Julie was not present, but her report was distributed.
D.   Natural Resources Conservation Service – Margy was not present, so there was no report.
E. Project Clearwater Report – Cheryl Z distributed and discussed her report.  

VII. Meeting Updates
A.   CARCD, NACD, RC&D - Kathie was not present, so there was no report.
B.   Zone 9 Flood Control, LAFCO, CSDA – Neil very briefly reported on Zone 9. 
C.   Water Resources Advisory Committee – Linda reported there had been a presentation on the City of Pismo Beach’s water resources.
D. Ag Task Force - Jean-Pierre had no report.  
E.   Ag Liaison – No report.

VIII. Other Business – 
       Nanci reported updated the Board on her meetings with school and Arroyo Grande officials regarding Arroyo Grande Creek. 
      
IX. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 2:45. 
 

Respectfully submitted,
 

Della Barrett, Bookkeeper/Board Secretary
NOTE: Corrections to these minutes appear in the next month’s minutes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Minutes from previous meetings- 2006/2007/2008