Bergen County Soil Conservation District

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, including the treasurer's report, soil erosion and sediment control act, correspondence, the District FY20 Audit, the virtual NACD National Conference, and the 2021 Conservation Poster Contest. The board also discussed the District Annual Plan of Work for 2021, employer pension contributions, surcharge fees, RFA reimbursement, and the NACD Urban Agriculture Conservation Grant Initiative. Additionally, the resignation of Scott Howard and plans for hiring replacements, contracting with a payroll management company, and a request for NRCS assistance from a farm in Rockleigh were addressed. The NJACD annual legislative visit to Washington and supervisor regional meetings were also mentioned.

The meeting included discussions on the Bergen County Environmental Council, the District's FY19 Audit, and the transfer of the District's email service to the Microsoft cloud. The board ratified the payment of the RFA reimbursement and the 251 Surcharge Fee for the 4th Quarter FY19. Updates were provided on the one-day NJ Annual Conference and a draft MOU with NRCS was submitted for review. The NJDEP's request to use a checklist inspection report for projects requiring a 5G3 permit was noted, and guidance from the NJDA for district coordination with the SSCC regarding stormwater rule compliance for agriculture development projects was discussed. The board also discussed streambank erosion problems associated with Route 287 and erosion control complaints related to the Apple Ridge Development. District staff salary increases were approved.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to treasurer's reports, soil erosion and sediment control plans, NJACD dues payment, Soil & Water Conservation Society membership renewal, and NJ Conservation Foundation membership renewal. Updates were provided on the Bergen County Environmental Council's spring planting, the 2018 Poster Contest, and the Regional Supervisors Meeting. The 2017 Annual Report was reviewed, the FY2019 Annual Budget was approved, and reports of exempt municipalities were discussed. Payment ratifications, website hosting approval, and the District office space lease renewal were also addressed. The supervisor terms of Mr. Rohsler and Mr. Cywinski were discussed, and a nominating committee was approved. The May District Meeting was canceled. Furthermore, reimbursement for expenses incurred at the NACD Annual Conference was approved, and the status of the Apple Ridge Project was reported.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as approving treasurer's reports, soil erosion and sediment control plans, and payments for NACD and NJ Farm Bureau dues. The board discussed the Bergen County Environmental Council's fall planting and the upcoming NJ Annual Conference. They also approved the renewal of the District copier service agreement, the District Legal retainer, and the 2020 Meeting Schedule. Additionally, the theme for the 2020 Poster Contest was announced, and the December District Meeting was canceled in favor of a holiday dinner. The District Manager reported on the upcoming NACD Annual Conference, the expiring term of Mr. Cywinski on the State Soil Committee, and the recommendation to transfer funds to a CD at Oritani Savings. The Supervisor Nominating Committee's nominations for Board of Supervisor vacancies were also discussed.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, including approval of minutes and treasurer's reports, soil erosion and sediment control plans, NJACD dues, and a donation to the NJ Envirothon. Old business included updates on the Bergen County Environmental Council's spring planting, the poster contest, and the NACD Annual Conference. New business involved the distribution of the 2018 Annual Report, discussion of the FY20 District Budget, and updates on municipal engineer reviews. The board also ratified payments for the RFA Fee Reimbursement and the 251 Surcharge Fee, discussed webhost service upgrades, and addressed board vacancies.