Ford County Soil And Water Conservation District

The board meeting included the approval of the January 2026 agenda and the December 2025 minutes. There were no reports from cooperating agencies. The board reviewed and approved the Treasurer's report as of December 31, 2025, including specific expenses for items such as AISWCD work comp, seed orders, software, and staff conference travel. Staff time sheets for December 2025 were also approved. Old business topics included updates on SWCD Goals and the HHW recycling event. New business addressed upcoming events, the election schedule, and staff evaluation. Board members were reminded to complete OMA training. The meeting included both a closed and open session, and the next meeting date was scheduled for February 9, 2026.

The board meeting covered reviewing reports from cooperating agencies, approving the Treasurer's report for November 2025, and addressing pending expenses which included monthly health insurance, the FY25 audit, ISWCDEA Dues, Federal and State Liabilities, and transfers of PFC money to Richland and Knox Counties. Staff time sheets were approved, and old business included updates on SWCD Goals and the HHW recycling event. New business involved discussions on upcoming events, the upcoming election, PFC matters, the NACD TA Grant application due in January, interest in the Oak Savannah project, and a six-month review for staff member Kadence Crowley. The board also addressed the mandatory completion of OMA training, approved bonuses for staff members Sarah and Kadence, and approved paid time off for both staff members between Christmas and New Year's.

The agenda for the regular monthly meeting includes receiving reports from cooperating agencies such as NRCS, FSA, AFT, PCM, and PF. Key discussion items involve approving the Treasurer's Financial Report, expenses, and SWCD Staff Time Sheets. Old Business topics include updates and summaries on the SWCD Goals and the HHW recycling event. New Business will cover upcoming events, the Election, PFC, NACD TA Grant, Oak Savanna Update, and a 6 Month Review for Kadence. The board will also review and approve SWCD staff reports.

The board meeting included approval of the Treasurer's Report as of March 31, 2018, which detailed income, assets, liabilities, and equity, and authorization to pay pending bills from March 2018. Staff time sheets for two positions were approved. Old business discussions covered updates on the Recycling Event scheduled for August, the need to submit a formal request for a $5,000 Ford County Board Contribution, the successful Cover Crop Champion event, distribution of sponsor letters, and checking on district shirts. New business involved signing a contract with Champaign County SWCD for the S.T.A.R. Farmer Program.

The meeting included reports from cooperating agencies (NRCS, FSA, AFT, PF, PCM, AISWCD), which were largely noted as N/A. The board approved the treasurer's reports for September 2025 and October 2025, as well as the associated pending bills for September and October. Under New Business, the board approved the NRI for the Solar Farm, approved applying for a new credit card (Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card Visa), approved a $29 website package from WIX, and approved a $101 donation to NACD. The discussion of Certificates of Deposit (CDs) was tabled. The board was reminded to complete OMA training.