Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District
Regular District Meeting

The Board of Supervisors of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District will convene in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. via a web/teleconference platform (Zoom). In order to keep the public and employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Supervisors is holding board meetings virtually. The public is urged to join meetings via the internet or phone by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5137727645 or by calling +19292056099 entering meeting ID: 5137727645. There is a 100 attendee limit to the virtual conference room.
Members of the public are encouraged to provide their comments in writing prior to the board meeting. It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors that any member of the public wishing to speak during the open board meeting must signup ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting. The Board may limit visitor comments to five (5) minutes per speaker and/or topic in order to ensure that there is adequate time to conduct all business on the agenda. Members of the public may signup to participate in the meeting by completing the “Contact” form that can be found at www.hcswcd.org/contact or by calling the District office at (513) 772-7645. The member of the public must be connected to the board meeting via the internet or telephone when the Board Chair recognizes visitors.
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THE DISTRICT OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
In the light of the Ohio Department of Health’s - Stay Safe Ohio Order issued on April 30, 2020, the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District will be closed to the public until further notice. The District will continue to operate and will be able to provide its full depth of services remotely via our website and phone. Staff will be able to setup appointments with members of the public in the field.
Plan Review and Inspections: The earthwork permitting processes will continue uninterrupted. We will limit the number of our onsite meetings to a minimum and practice social distancing when we inspect sites.
Soil Test Kits: The District will continue to distribute the Soil Test Kits from Penn State University. For the convenience and safety of our residents, we will temporarily mail a maximum of two (2) soil test kits to any individual that is a resident of Hamilton County at no additional cost. Residents may request soil test kits via mail until July 15th by using the contact tab on our website. Residents will pay the testing cost of $9 directly to Penn State University when they mail in their samples.
The Rain Barrel Art Project: The rain barrel art project has been postponed to July. Visit SaveLocalWaters.Org for the updated timeline.
COVID 19 resources from the education department: We understand that this past school year has definitely been a challenge and while we don't know what the new 2020/21 school year will look like, we do know it will probably be very different than it has been in the past. At the District, we have been working hard to develop new programs and revamp old programs to be more conducive to remote or virtual learning.  Check out our new COVID-19 resource page for new videos, lessons and activities and stay tuned for more resources coming this summer. ​

Seeking Candidates for the Board of Supervisors ​

Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking candidates for its Board of Supervisors. Two supervisors will be elected in October 2020. They will begin a three-year term in January 2021.
Board Supervisors guide the district, its staff, and cooperating agencies in efforts to implement conservation programs in the county that address management and conservation of soil, water, and related resources. Board members should have a sincere interest in conservation and must have the enthusiasm, dedication, and time to serve as an elected official. This is a volunteer position, but supervisors can be reimbursed for mileage & expenses (registration, lodging, meals, etc.) related to events involving soil & water professionals. 
What a potential supervisor needs to know: 
  • Candidate must be over 18 years old and a resident of Hamilton County 
  • This is a volunteer position and a 3-year term 
  • Regular Board Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 PM and normally run 2 to 2 1/2 hours. 
  • Attendance at occasional outside meetings, events or training is required 
  • If you are interested in running to become a Supervisor, please contact Kara Schirmer at karaschirmer@hamilton-co.org or (513) 772-7645
 

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