Burlington County Soil Conservation District

The audit report includes a review of financial statements, internal controls, and compliance with government auditing standards. It covers comparative statements of support, revenue, expenditures, and cash flows, as well as notes to the financial statements. The report also includes schedules of expenditures for federal and state awards, findings and noncompliance, and prior year findings. Additionally, it contains comments and recommendations related to the financial operations of the district.

The meeting covered financial matters, correspondence including higher interconnection costs for the Tatleaux Solar Group project, and staff reports on transitioning to QuickBooks. The NRCS report included updates on summer internships, obligated contracts, and civil rights reviews. The District Manager's report highlighted inspections, ROC issuances, plan reviews, solar panel approvals, MS4 compliance services, and the FY 2022 District Audit. Old business included supervisor reappointments, and new business covered the 2022 NACD Northeast Regional Meeting, FY 2023 Budget adoption, and Senate Bill 2639.

The meeting covered financial matters, including the closure of a CD at Delmarva Bank and the opening of a new CD at TD Bank, as well as the review of CD rates at Republic Bank. Correspondence included notifications from the Department of Defense, NACD, Burlington County Board of Agriculture and Farm Bureau, and ENVIROCERT. Staff reports highlighted Chapter 251 inspections and new applications, including those for warehouses and solar panels. The NRCS report mentioned plans for certification and funding for irrigation system conversion. The District Manager's report provided a snapshot of activity for August 2022, including inspections, ROC issuance, plan reviews, and MS4 inspections. The meeting also discussed building maintenance, MS4 compliance services, Senate Bill 2639, the NJACD Annual Partnership Meeting, and the NJ League of Municipalities. Chapter 251 & RFA matters were reviewed, including certifications for various projects. An executive session was held, followed by discussions on the USDA Lease Extension and the FY 2022 Audit.

The meeting addressed financial matters, including CD maturities and investment opportunities, and approved the payment of bills. Correspondence included updates on Soil and Water Stewardship Week and Supervisor Performance Standards. Staff reported on basin inspections and dust control measures. NRCS provided updates on EQIP program funding and a newly hired Quail Biologist. The District Manager reported on inspections, ROC issuances, plan reviews, and MS4 inspections, as well as solar panel approval progress and liaison meeting discussions. The board discussed budget composition, a proposed Cost of Living Adjustment for FY 2023, Supervisor reappointments, Supervisor Performance Standards, and a Smithville Lake Grant, including a Letter of Support and an In-Kind contribution.

The meeting covered financial matters, including the rollover of a CD at Liberty Bell Bank and the review and acceptance of bills to be paid for March. Correspondence was reviewed, including notifications from various departments and organizations. Staff reports were given, covering topics such as construction activity, building security measures, and the transition to Quickbooks. The MS4 Program, District Solar Panels, and SJRC&D were also discussed. A recommendation was made to hire a Site Inspector instead of a Natural Resource Specialist. Updates were provided on building re-opening, including the removal of masking requirements and the resumption of in-person meetings. The meeting also included a discussion and approval of Chapter 251 & RFA certifications.