Dickinson County Conservation District

The meeting included discussions on the Spring Tree Sale Fundraiser, an audit review, grant updates, and the recycling plan. The board also discussed applying for a grant for a "micro-watershed" educational trailer and reviewed the status of urban forestry grants. Partner reports were presented, covering FAP, WRISC, MDARD, Produce Safety, NRCS, and MAEAP. An update was given on the UPRC&D meeting, with A. Butterfield now serving as UPRC&D's Board chair.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics. The agenda was approved with additions, and the consent agenda was accepted. Updates to the Personnel Policy were reviewed, and the hiring of a Fundraiser Coordinator was approved. A board member was appointed as the second check signatory. The Treasurer's Report and bills were approved. Updates were provided on grants, DCD operations, and the Spring Tree Sale. Partner reports were shared, and upcoming meetings were scheduled.

The meeting covered topics such as the tree sale process, annual employee appraisals with a recommended pay increase, and personnel policy updates regarding compensatory time and sick leave. New projects for FY25 were presented, including an alternate transportation plan and a formal system for establishing partnerships. The FY25 budget proposal was discussed. The board also reviewed a TV6 news story about Marquette Conservation District and discussed strategies for media engagement. Reports were given on grants, district operations, FAP, WRISC, MDARD, Produce Safety, NRCS, and MAEAP. The DCD was congratulated on the successful rain garden planting at Lake Antoine Park.

The meeting included updates on the Spring Tree Sale 2024, including a review of the impact of refunding Red Cedar and a directive to create an improvement plan for the sale. Legislative Day and Summer Conference updates were provided, along with details for the upcoming annual meeting. An offer to purchase a tree planter was presented, and employee evaluations were scheduled. Updates were given on current grants, district operations, and partner reports, including FAP, WRISC, MDARD, Produce Safety, NRCS, and MAEAP.

The meeting covered updates to the Compensatory Time Policy, Vehicle and Equipment Policy, and Personnel Policy. The board discussed quotes for truck fixes, opting to include new tires with the ball-joint change. There was a presentation of the FY22 Final Budget, with a request for future cover letters to highlight line items needing attention. The Treasurer's Report was reviewed and approved, with clarification on credit card charges and a payment to MBM Reality. Updates were provided on grants, DCD operations, sales, and projects, including the Tree Sale/Fundraiser Coordinator position. The MACD Fall Conference was mentioned, and a request was made to contact Lois Ellis regarding the Small Business Roundtable and Labor Market Study.