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May 2015 Board Minutes
May 2015 Board Minutes
Old Business
The Board discussed two proposed Resolutions presented by the Leon County SWCD.
The first Resolution pertained to the Leon SWCD seeking to work with partners to help
create and implement a watershed planning and management program.
Mrs. Bennett made a motion to support the Resolution. Mr. Gilmore seconded the motion.
Motion carried unopposed.
The second Resolution pertained to requesting a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, acid
fracturing and any form of extreme well stimulation or resource extraction in Florida. Board
members in attendance stated their views on the issue.
Mr. Gilmore made a motion to not support the Resolution. Mr. Jones seconded the
motion. When called for all in favor, two members were against the Resolution and two
members were for the Resolution.
New Business
Discussion was held on the upcoming AFCD Annual Meeting. Mrs. Bennett will try
to attend. Motion was made by Mr. Gilmore for the Board to pay the registration fee
of $60.00 if Mrs. Bennett attends. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. Motion carried
unopposed.
Regarding the NACD requested dues; Mrs. Bennett made a motion not to pay due to the
Boards funds. Mr. Gilmore seconded the motion. Motion carried unopposed.
Mrs. Bennett reviewed articles from Earthwise and the Pensacola News Journal. article
pertaining to ECUA and Pensacola Beach.
The Board will request Mr. Larry Walker with ECUA to attend the July Board meeting.
Mrs. Bennett showed a planning guide to the Board and suggested the Board review the
guide for obtaining correct seeds for the schools garden projects.
Mr. McElhaney distributed seed packs from the Burpee seed company. The company has
partnered with USDA to help promote pollinator conservation.
Mr. McElhaney distributed the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation venomous and
nonvenomous snakes of Florida booklet.
Discussion was held on the Lionfish population.
Due to the possibility of several members being unable to attend the June 17th Board
meeting, the Chair requested to cancel the June 17th meeting. With all in favor, there will
not be an Escambia SWCD Board meeting in June 2015.
With no further business coming before the Board, Mr. Jacob made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Jones
seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 9:16.
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Mr. Steve Jones, Secretary