Soil & Water - Commission Meeting Information

Upcoming Commission Meetings

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Event	Date	Microsoft Teams Meeting	Agenda
District Items Due	November 7, 2024
Commission Tour	November 19, 2024 at 1:15 pm Registration for SWCC Tours & Meal in Guilford County
Commission Work Session	November 19, 2024 at 6:30 pm Guilford County Agricultural Center 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro, NC 27405	Join the meeting now Teleconference Only Option Call: 984-204-1487 Conference ID: 176 916 909#	WS Agenda
Commission Business Meeting	November 20, 2024 at 9:00 am Guilford County Agricultural Center 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro, NC 27405	Join the meeting now Teleconference Only Option Call: 984-204-1487 Conference ID: 243 167 932#	BS Agenda

Commission Minutes & Handouts

Tab/Accordion Items

November 17 & 20, 2024 - Handouts

Agenda Number	Item
1	Approval of Agenda
2	Approval of Meeting Minutes A. September 16, 2024, Work Session Meeting Minutes B. September 17, 2024, Hearing Meeting Minutes C. October 22, 2024, Business Session Meeting Minutes
3	Division Report
4	NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts A. President’s Report B. Executive Director’s Report
5	NRCS Report
6	Consent Agenda A. Supervisor Appointments B. Supervisor Contracts C. StRAP Supervisor Contract
7	Designation of Commission Rules for Readoption: 02 NCAC 20B, 37, 42, 59A, 59B, 59C, 59E, 59F, and 59G, 60A, 60B, and 60C
8	2024-2028 Supervisor Terms A. Recommendations for Supervisor Appointment and Reappointment B. Election Report
9	Guidance on Supervisor Participation
10	Vance SWCD Supervisor Failure to Attend
11	Agriculture Cost Share Program Policy Revisions A. Waste Application Systems B. Constructed Wetlands
12	Community Conservation Assistance Program Regional Application Recommendations

October 16, 2024 - Handouts

Agenda Number	Item
1	Approval of Agenda
2	Division Report
3	NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Emergency Programs Report
4	NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Report
5	Natural Resources Conservation Service Report
6	Farm Service Agency Report
7	Consideration of Draft Cost Share Program Response to Hurricane Helene Damage

September 16, 2024 - Handouts

Agenda Number	Item
1	Approval of Agenda
2	Approval of Meeting Minutes A. July 23, 2024, Work Session Meeting Minutes B. July 23, 2024, Hearing Meeting Minutes C. July 24, 2024, Business Session Meeting Minutes
3	Division Report
4	NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts A. President’s Report B. Executive Director’s Report C. Approval of Supervisor Basic Training Agenda
5	NRCS Report
6	District Employees Association Report
7	Consent Agenda A. Supervisor Appointments B. Supervisor Contracts
8	Training Initiative and Job Approval Authority Update
9	Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program Allocation
10	Agriculture Cost Share Program Policy Revisions A. Retrofit of Ongoing Animal Operations B. Manure Litter Transportation Incentive C. Dry Stack
11	Community Conservation Assistance Program Policy Revisions A. Abandoned Well Closure B. Bioretention Areas C. Diversion D. Grassed Swale E. Impervious Surface Conversion F. Pet Waste Receptacle G. FY2025 Average Cost List
12	FY2024 Spot Check Report
13	FY2024 Cost Share Programs Annual Report
14	Special Requests A. Post-Approval Contract 28-2024-501 B. Post-Approval Contract 35-2024-011

July 23 & 24, 2024- Handouts

Agenda Number	Item
1	Approval of Agenda
2	Approval of Meeting Minutes A) May 21, 2024, Work Session Meeting Minutes B) May 22, 2024, Business Session Meeting Minutes C) June 27, 2024, Business Session Meeting Minutes
3	Division Report
4	Association Report
5	Executive Director's Report
6	NRCS Report
7	Consent Agenda Supervisor Appointments Supervisor Contracts
8	Job Approval Authority Applications
9	Agriculture Cost Share Program (ACSP) A) Consideration of ACSP Policy Revisions Strip Cropping Lagoon Biosolids Removal Waste Impoundment Closure B) Detailed Implementation Plan C) Average Cost List D) District Financial Assistance Allocation ACSP and Impaired/Impacted Allocation Upper French Broad River Allocation
10	Technical Assistance Allocation
11	Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program (AgWRAP) A) Consideration of AgWRAP Policy Revisions Agricultural Water Storage and/or Collection System Livestock Water Storage B) Detailed Implementation Plan C) Average Cost List D) District Financial Assistance Allocation
12	Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP) A) Detailed Implementation Plan B) Average Cost List
13	Consideration of Policy Revisions for Mileage, Subsistence and Per Diem Reimbursements from State-Appropriated District Supervisor Travel Funds
14	Special Requests A) Post-Approval for Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Contract 84-2024-201 – Cropland Conversion - Trees B) Post-Approval for Contract 69-2023-006 – Repair for a Grassed Waterway C)Government Property Contract 51-2024-021: Central Crops Research Station – Rooftop Runoff Management System, Grassed Waterway & Rock-Lined Outlet
15	Consideration of Contract Extensions A) Contracts that received a design less than 12 months ago or are in pended status B) FY2022 Contracts (District Supervisors available for questions through Teams meeting) C) Contracts that have already received one extension (District Supervisors available for questions in person)
16	Commission Hearing Re: Inquiry Committee Determination and Referrals Commission Hearing Addendum - BLUE Work Session only. Hearing will begin at 7pm

June 27, 2024- Handouts

StRAP
- StRAP Allocation Presentation
- StRAP Proposed Allocations

May 21, 2024- Handouts

Agenda
- Work Session- May 21, 2024
- Business Session- May 22, 2024
Agenda Items
- Agenda Items 1-9
- Agenda Items 10-12B

March 27, 2024 - Handouts

Approval of Agenda
- Work Session
- Business Session
Agenda Item 2 - Reading of Statement of Economic Interest Evaluations
- Agenda Item 2 - Baker
- Agenda Item 2 - Bleiweis
Agenda Item 3 - Election of Vice Chairman
Agenda Item 4A - Jan 7 2024 WS Minutes
Agenda Item 4B - Jan 7 2024 BS Minutes
Agenda Item 5 - Revised Division Report
Agenda Item 6 - Association Report
Agenda Item 7 Executive Director's Report
Agenda Item 8 - NRCS Report
Agenda Item 9A - Supervisor Appts
SWC_Agenda Item 9B - Revised Supervisor Contracts
Agenda Item 9B - Revised YELLOW Supervisor Contracts
Agenda Item 9C - Technical Specialist Designation
Agenda Item 10 - Commission Member Contracts
Agenda Item 11 - ACSP Supplemental Allocations
Agenda Item 12 - AgWRAP Items
- Agenda Item 12A - Regional Applications
Agenda Item 12B - AgWRAP New and Expanded Operations Policy Revision
- Agenda Item 12B - Clean - New and Expanded Operations Policy
- Agenda Item 12B - Track Changes - New and Expanded Operations
Agenda Item 12C - AgWRAP & ACSP Well Policy Revisions
- Agenda Item 12C - Clean - AgWRAP Well BMP Policy
- Agenda Item 12C - Clean - Stream Protection Well BMP
- Agenda Item 12C - Track Changes - FY25 AgWRAP Well BMP Policy
- Agenda Item 12C - Track Changes - Stream Protection Well BMP
Agenda Item 13 - JAA Applications
SWC_Agenda Item 14 - StRAP Progress Update
Agenda Item 15 - Supervisor Training Program
- Agenda Item 15A - Supervisor Attendance Report
- Agenda Item 15B - Basic Training Report
- Agenda Item 15C - Consideration of Approval of Credits for External Training Events
Agenda Item 16 - Nutrient Sensitive Water Strategies Update
- Agenda Item 16 - Annual Update NSW Strategies Presentation
- Agenda Item 16 - Falls Lake CY22 Annual Progress Report
- Agenda Item 16 - Jordan Lake CY22 Annual Progress Report
- Agenda Item 16 - Neuse CY22 Annual Progress Report
- Agenda Item 16 - Tar-Pamlico CY22 Annual Progress Report
Agenda Item 17 - CREP Updates
Agenda Item 18 - District Items
- Agenda Item 18A - Post Approvals

October 16, 2024 - Handouts

Agenda Number	Item
1	Approval of Agenda
2	Division Report
3	NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Emergency Programs Report
4	NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Report
5	Natural Resources Conservation Service Report
6	Farm Service Agency Report
7	Consideration of Draft Cost Share Program Response to Hurricane Helene Damage

September 16, 2024 - Handouts

Agenda Number	Item
1	Approval of Agenda
2	Approval of Meeting Minutes A. July 23, 2024, Work Session Meeting Minutes B. July 23, 2024, Hearing Meeting Minutes C. July 24, 2024, Business Session Meeting Minutes
3	Division Report
4	NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts A. President’s Report B. Executive Director’s Report C. Approval of Supervisor Basic Training Agenda
5	NRCS Report
6	District Employees Association Report
7	Consent Agenda A. Supervisor Appointments B. Supervisor Contracts
8	Training Initiative and Job Approval Authority Update
9	Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program Allocation
10	Agriculture Cost Share Program Policy Revisions A. Retrofit of Ongoing Animal Operations B. Manure Litter Transportation Incentive C. Dry Stack
11	Community Conservation Assistance Program Policy Revisions A. Abandoned Well Closure B. Bioretention Areas C. Diversion D. Grassed Swale E. Impervious Surface Conversion F. Pet Waste Receptacle G. FY2025 Average Cost List
12	FY2024 Spot Check Report
13	FY2024 Cost Share Programs Annual Report
14	Special Requests A. Post-Approval Contract 28-2024-501 B. Post-Approval Contract 35-2024-011

July 23 & 24, 2024- Handouts

Agenda Number	Item
1	Approval of Agenda
2	Approval of Meeting Minutes A) May 21, 2024, Work Session Meeting Minutes B) May 22, 2024, Business Session Meeting Minutes C) June 27, 2024, Business Session Meeting Minutes
3	Division Report
4	Association Report
5	Executive Director's Report
6	NRCS Report
7	Consent Agenda Supervisor Appointments Supervisor Contracts
8	Job Approval Authority Applications
9	Agriculture Cost Share Program (ACSP) A) Consideration of ACSP Policy Revisions Strip Cropping Lagoon Biosolids Removal Waste Impoundment Closure B) Detailed Implementation Plan C) Average Cost List D) District Financial Assistance Allocation ACSP and Impaired/Impacted Allocation Upper French Broad River Allocation
10	Technical Assistance Allocation
11	Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program (AgWRAP) A) Consideration of AgWRAP Policy Revisions Agricultural Water Storage and/or Collection System Livestock Water Storage B) Detailed Implementation Plan C) Average Cost List D) District Financial Assistance Allocation
12	Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP) A) Detailed Implementation Plan B) Average Cost List
13	Consideration of Policy Revisions for Mileage, Subsistence and Per Diem Reimbursements from State-Appropriated District Supervisor Travel Funds
14	Special Requests A) Post-Approval for Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Contract 84-2024-201 – Cropland Conversion - Trees B) Post-Approval for Contract 69-2023-006 – Repair for a Grassed Waterway C)Government Property Contract 51-2024-021: Central Crops Research Station – Rooftop Runoff Management System, Grassed Waterway & Rock-Lined Outlet
15	Consideration of Contract Extensions A) Contracts that received a design less than 12 months ago or are in pended status B) FY2022 Contracts (District Supervisors available for questions through Teams meeting) C) Contracts that have already received one extension (District Supervisors available for questions in person)
16	Commission Hearing Re: Inquiry Committee Determination and Referrals Commission Hearing Addendum - BLUE Work Session only. Hearing will begin at 7pm

June 27, 2024- Handouts

StRAP
- StRAP Allocation Presentation
- StRAP Proposed Allocations

May 21, 2024- Handouts

Agenda
- Work Session- May 21, 2024
- Business Session- May 22, 2024
Agenda Items
- Agenda Items 1-9
- Agenda Items 10-12B

March 27, 2024 - Handouts

Approval of Agenda
- Work Session
- Business Session
Agenda Item 2 - Reading of Statement of Economic Interest Evaluations
- Agenda Item 2 - Baker
- Agenda Item 2 - Bleiweis
Agenda Item 3 - Election of Vice Chairman
Agenda Item 4A - Jan 7 2024 WS Minutes
Agenda Item 4B - Jan 7 2024 BS Minutes
Agenda Item 5 - Revised Division Report
Agenda Item 6 - Association Report
Agenda Item 7 Executive Director's Report
Agenda Item 8 - NRCS Report
Agenda Item 9A - Supervisor Appts
SWC_Agenda Item 9B - Revised Supervisor Contracts
Agenda Item 9B - Revised YELLOW Supervisor Contracts
Agenda Item 9C - Technical Specialist Designation
Agenda Item 10 - Commission Member Contracts
Agenda Item 11 - ACSP Supplemental Allocations
Agenda Item 12 - AgWRAP Items
- Agenda Item 12A - Regional Applications
Agenda Item 12B - AgWRAP New and Expanded Operations Policy Revision
- Agenda Item 12B - Clean - New and Expanded Operations Policy
- Agenda Item 12B - Track Changes - New and Expanded Operations
Agenda Item 12C - AgWRAP & ACSP Well Policy Revisions
- Agenda Item 12C - Clean - AgWRAP Well BMP Policy
- Agenda Item 12C - Clean - Stream Protection Well BMP
- Agenda Item 12C - Track Changes - FY25 AgWRAP Well BMP Policy
- Agenda Item 12C - Track Changes - Stream Protection Well BMP
Agenda Item 13 - JAA Applications
SWC_Agenda Item 14 - StRAP Progress Update
Agenda Item 15 - Supervisor Training Program
- Agenda Item 15A - Supervisor Attendance Report
- Agenda Item 15B - Basic Training Report
- Agenda Item 15C - Consideration of Approval of Credits for External Training Events
Agenda Item 16 - Nutrient Sensitive Water Strategies Update
- Agenda Item 16 - Annual Update NSW Strategies Presentation
- Agenda Item 16 - Falls Lake CY22 Annual Progress Report
- Agenda Item 16 - Jordan Lake CY22 Annual Progress Report
- Agenda Item 16 - Neuse CY22 Annual Progress Report
- Agenda Item 16 - Tar-Pamlico CY22 Annual Progress Report
Agenda Item 17 - CREP Updates
Agenda Item 18 - District Items
- Agenda Item 18A - Post Approvals

October 16, 2024 - Handouts

Agenda Number	Item
1	Approval of Agenda
2	Division Report
3	NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Emergency Programs Report
4	NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Report
5	Natural Resources Conservation Service Report
6	Farm Service Agency Report
7	Consideration of Draft Cost Share Program Response to Hurricane Helene Damage

September 16, 2024 - Handouts

Agenda Number	Item
1	Approval of Agenda
2	Approval of Meeting Minutes A. July 23, 2024, Work Session Meeting Minutes B. July 23, 2024, Hearing Meeting Minutes C. July 24, 2024, Business Session Meeting Minutes
3	Division Report
4	NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts A. President’s Report B. Executive Director’s Report C. Approval of Supervisor Basic Training Agenda
5	NRCS Report
6	District Employees Association Report
7	Consent Agenda A. Supervisor Appointments B. Supervisor Contracts
8	Training Initiative and Job Approval Authority Update
9	Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program Allocation
10	Agriculture Cost Share Program Policy Revisions A. Retrofit of Ongoing Animal Operations B. Manure Litter Transportation Incentive C. Dry Stack
11	Community Conservation Assistance Program Policy Revisions A. Abandoned Well Closure B. Bioretention Areas C. Diversion D. Grassed Swale E. Impervious Surface Conversion F. Pet Waste Receptacle G. FY2025 Average Cost List
12	FY2024 Spot Check Report
13	FY2024 Cost Share Programs Annual Report
14	Special Requests A. Post-Approval Contract 28-2024-501 B. Post-Approval Contract 35-2024-011

July 23 & 24, 2024- Handouts

Agenda Number	Item
1	Approval of Agenda
2	Approval of Meeting Minutes A) May 21, 2024, Work Session Meeting Minutes B) May 22, 2024, Business Session Meeting Minutes C) June 27, 2024, Business Session Meeting Minutes
3	Division Report
4	Association Report
5	Executive Director's Report
6	NRCS Report
7	Consent Agenda Supervisor Appointments Supervisor Contracts
8	Job Approval Authority Applications
9	Agriculture Cost Share Program (ACSP) A) Consideration of ACSP Policy Revisions Strip Cropping Lagoon Biosolids Removal Waste Impoundment Closure B) Detailed Implementation Plan C) Average Cost List D) District Financial Assistance Allocation ACSP and Impaired/Impacted Allocation Upper French Broad River Allocation
10	Technical Assistance Allocation
11	Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program (AgWRAP) A) Consideration of AgWRAP Policy Revisions Agricultural Water Storage and/or Collection System Livestock Water Storage B) Detailed Implementation Plan C) Average Cost List D) District Financial Assistance Allocation
12	Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP) A) Detailed Implementation Plan B) Average Cost List
13	Consideration of Policy Revisions for Mileage, Subsistence and Per Diem Reimbursements from State-Appropriated District Supervisor Travel Funds
14	Special Requests A) Post-Approval for Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Contract 84-2024-201 – Cropland Conversion - Trees B) Post-Approval for Contract 69-2023-006 – Repair for a Grassed Waterway C)Government Property Contract 51-2024-021: Central Crops Research Station – Rooftop Runoff Management System, Grassed Waterway & Rock-Lined Outlet
15	Consideration of Contract Extensions A) Contracts that received a design less than 12 months ago or are in pended status B) FY2022 Contracts (District Supervisors available for questions through Teams meeting) C) Contracts that have already received one extension (District Supervisors available for questions in person)
16	Commission Hearing Re: Inquiry Committee Determination and Referrals Commission Hearing Addendum - BLUE Work Session only. Hearing will begin at 7pm

June 27, 2024- Handouts

StRAP
- StRAP Allocation Presentation
- StRAP Proposed Allocations

May 21, 2024- Handouts

Agenda
- Work Session- May 21, 2024
- Business Session- May 22, 2024
Agenda Items
- Agenda Items 1-9
- Agenda Items 10-12B

March 27, 2024 - Handouts

Approval of Agenda
- Work Session
- Business Session
Agenda Item 2 - Reading of Statement of Economic Interest Evaluations
- Agenda Item 2 - Baker
- Agenda Item 2 - Bleiweis
Agenda Item 3 - Election of Vice Chairman
Agenda Item 4A - Jan 7 2024 WS Minutes
Agenda Item 4B - Jan 7 2024 BS Minutes
Agenda Item 5 - Revised Division Report
Agenda Item 6 - Association Report
Agenda Item 7 Executive Director's Report
Agenda Item 8 - NRCS Report
Agenda Item 9A - Supervisor Appts
SWC_Agenda Item 9B - Revised Supervisor Contracts
Agenda Item 9B - Revised YELLOW Supervisor Contracts
Agenda Item 9C - Technical Specialist Designation
Agenda Item 10 - Commission Member Contracts
Agenda Item 11 - ACSP Supplemental Allocations
Agenda Item 12 - AgWRAP Items
- Agenda Item 12A - Regional Applications
Agenda Item 12B - AgWRAP New and Expanded Operations Policy Revision
- Agenda Item 12B - Clean - New and Expanded Operations Policy
- Agenda Item 12B - Track Changes - New and Expanded Operations
Agenda Item 12C - AgWRAP & ACSP Well Policy Revisions
- Agenda Item 12C - Clean - AgWRAP Well BMP Policy
- Agenda Item 12C - Clean - Stream Protection Well BMP
- Agenda Item 12C - Track Changes - FY25 AgWRAP Well BMP Policy
- Agenda Item 12C - Track Changes - Stream Protection Well BMP
Agenda Item 13 - JAA Applications
SWC_Agenda Item 14 - StRAP Progress Update
Agenda Item 15 - Supervisor Training Program
- Agenda Item 15A - Supervisor Attendance Report
- Agenda Item 15B - Basic Training Report
- Agenda Item 15C - Consideration of Approval of Credits for External Training Events
Agenda Item 16 - Nutrient Sensitive Water Strategies Update
- Agenda Item 16 - Annual Update NSW Strategies Presentation
- Agenda Item 16 - Falls Lake CY22 Annual Progress Report
- Agenda Item 16 - Jordan Lake CY22 Annual Progress Report
- Agenda Item 16 - Neuse CY22 Annual Progress Report
- Agenda Item 16 - Tar-Pamlico CY22 Annual Progress Report
Agenda Item 17 - CREP Updates
Agenda Item 18 - District Items
- Agenda Item 18A - Post Approvals

November 19 & 20, 2024

January 5, 2025

2024 Meeting Minutes & Handouts

2024 Meeting Minutes & Handouts

2024 Meeting Minutes & Handouts

2023 Meeting Minutes

2022 Meeting Minutes

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