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DISTRICT BOARD MINUTES

DELAWARE CO. CONSERVATION DISTRICT

January 3, 2017

ROSE TREE PARK HUNT CLUB

1521 N. PROVIDENCE ROAD

MEDIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19063

(610) 892-9484

The regular meeting of Delaware County Conservation District was held on Tuesday, Janaury 3, 2017 at Rose Tree Park Hunt Club. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson – Cheryl Graff Tumola, at 3:30 PM. Additional directors present were: Colleen Morrone, Ray Iacobucci, Elaine Paul Schaefer, Randy Bates, and Robert Bernhardt Others present were: Edward M. Magargee – District Manager, Kevin Boyle – District Technician, Michelle Wheeler – District Technician, Brian Vadino – Watershed Specialist, Linda Mackey, DEP, and Beth Swartzenruber – Sassaman – N.R.C.S.

Call to Order: Given by Chairperson – Cheryl Graff Tumola

Approval of Minutes – The December Meeting Minutes were delayed and will be submitted for approval at the next meeting.

Audience Comments – None

Election of Officers 2017 – Chair :Cheryl Graff Tumola was elected on a motion by Elaine Paul Schaefer and seconded by Randy Bates,

Vice Chair : Frank McKee was elected on a motion by Randy Bates and seconded by Elaine Paul Schaefer.

Secretary Treasurer – Raymond Iacobucci was elected on a motion by Cheryl Graff Tumola, and seconded by Randy Bates and approved.

Correspondence & Announcements - A copy of PACD Monthly report was included in the meeting packet.

Motion Request – A motion was made by Randy Bates and seconded by Elaine Paul Schaefer to file all bank statements for October. The motion was voted on and approved without any negative votes.

Affiliate Fund Money Market (12/30/16)……………..………………………...... $297,895.41*

Checks in Excess of $200.00 - (United Savings) NONE

Affiliate Fund Checking (12/30/16)……….…………….………………………… $ 4,963.79

Checks in Excess of $200.00 – (United Saving Bank)

1.CRC Watershed Assoc., Mini-grant$ 500.00

2.Rick Ray, Mini-grant$ 200.00

3.Brian Vadino – Tree Protection $ 220.35

Clean Water Fund Money Market (12/30/16)……………….………….…..…….. $345,224.99

Checks in Excess of $200.00 – (United Savings) NONE

Petty Cash Account Checking (12/30/16) …………………………….….……… $ 715.19

Checks in Excess of $200.00 – (United Savings) None

Total: $648,799.38

*UGWF PUC Deposit - $56,818.18 Partial Temp Deposit

Motion Request - Motion to accept donation for Emergency Reviews - None

Checks signed – None

Old Business

Office Manager Vacancy – Remains Vacant

Director Appointment Discussion – Wayne Megill, has been reappointed, but no action has been taken on the Farm Director Position at this time.

New Business

Copier – Our Copier has been replaced with a leased copier via a County wide contract.

Report from Cooperating Agencies – Linda Mackey – DEP submitted a written report. A complete copy of this report will be attached to the official minutes. Beth Swartzenruber – Sassaman – N.R.C.S.

Presented a report on their activities .

Conservation District Manager's Report & Staff Reports - Edward Magargee, Michelle Wheeler, Kevin Boyle and Brian Vadino submitted written reports detailing their activities for the past month. A complete copy of these reports will be attached to the official minutes.

Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Reviews A complete copy of this report will be attached to the official minutes.

Individual Request for Assistance- None

Next Meeting - February 7, 2017

Adjournment- 4:30 pm

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