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Cabarrus Soil & Water Conservation District SOIL&WATER *#MOO C O N S E R V A T I O N MINUTES Tuesday, September 12, 1995 Supervisors Present Frank Herrin Myra Morrison Doug Harkey Johnny Foil Whitaker Moose Others Present Richard Taylor Matthew Kinane Helen Barnes Dennis Testerman The meeting was held at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Concord, NC. Frank Herrin called the meeting to order. 745 Cabarrus Avenue, West Concord, North Carolina 28027 2. The minutes from the August 8, 1995 Board meeting were reviewed. MOTION: THAT THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 8, 1995 BOARD MEETING BE APPROVED. M/MORRISON, S /HARKEY, C. 3. SCS /FSA REPORT - Matt Kinane, DC 3.1 CRP Sign -Up No. 13 began September 11, 1995 and continues through September 22, 1995. Applications are accepted at CFSA and NRCS determines the eligibility of the land. Criteria is stricter for this sign -up than for previous CRP signups. 3.2 Mr. Kinane brought to the Board's attention the Governor's news release, "Governor Orders Additional Measures on Animal Waste," and highlighted certain points in the release. There was a discussion on Tommy Porter's ACS contract and whether or not he has enough acres cleared to handle the animal waste. Matt reported that he had discussed this with Mr. Porter and that he needs to clear eight (8) additional acres. A question arose as to his desire to plant bermuda grass on the cleared acres. Matt stated this would give Mr. Porter grassland acres suitable for waste application during the summer months. There was concern as to how the new regulations are affecting farmers today. It was said that the financial condition of most farmers is such that they just do not have funds to correct the problems and pay fines. Matt reported that he talked with Tommy about getting certified for 0200 regulations and that this should be done by January 1, 1997. Myra asked if they would close down his operation if it was not done by January 1. Matt said he may receive a notice of violation from DEM. There was some discussion on Fred Motley's lagoon. Matt informed the Board that he had tried to contact Mr. Motley on several occasions, but so far had no response. DEM has indicated that his lagoons are not in compliance. Myra suggested that we send a letter to Mr. Motley that our assistance is available. The letter should also indicate that we are following up on earlier calls to offer assistance. 3.4 Matt brought to the Board's attention a summary of the Cabarrus County Piedmont North Carolina Cooperative River Basin Study. A copy of the summary was given to each Board member.