Our Board meets each month, generally on the first Monday of the month. Occasionally special sessions are also called to resolve additional items or unforeseen events. All meetings are open to the public, except for occasional Executive Sessions.
Board meetings cover the general business of East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District, while also convening to decide the next steps the District will take in overall operations or within specific programs. Board meetings often follow special committee meetings, which are detailed on the Committees page.
View our list of upcoming Board,
Committee and Budget meetings
The District office is ADA accessible, and served by bus lines #44, #72 and #6. For Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations, or for translation services, call (503) 222-7645 no later than 48 hours prior to a meeting date.
Board Members
All members of the Board are expected to attend each meeting, along with our Executive Director and management team. Non-managerial staff may also attend certain meetings to present to the Board or speak on agenda items.
Board Meetings
Monday, May 5th, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: March 2025 Financial Report, Monthly Leadership Team Updates, a presentation about Sandy River Watershed Council and 6PPDq pollution, a motion on the FY 25-26 Annual Meeting date Resolution, a motion on the Personnel Committee recommendations, a recap of the 2025 Annual Native Plant Sale, and a Legislative Bills update.
Monday, April 7th, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: the February 2025 Financial Report, the Quarter 3 Report, Something to Celebrate segment featuring Surface Nursery Easement completion, review and Board approval of the 2025 PIC Grants, a recap of the 2025 Native Plant Sale, a follow up about Board Code of Conduct, Board approval for 75th Anniversary celebration contract, and a Legislative Bills update.
Monday, March 3rd, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: the January 2025 Financial Report, monthly Leadership Team Reports, an update to and decision for the Board of Directors Handbook, a review of the Decision-Making Matrix for submitting public comment, a review of the annual Executive Director Performance Review timeline and decision, an overview of water needs at Headwaters Farm, and a Legislative Bills update.
Monday, February 3rd, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Agenda items include: an Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for the purpose of real estate negotiations (5:05pm-6:30pm), the December 2024 Financial Report, appointment of the FY 24-25 Budget Officer, decision to approve the FY 24-25 Budget Calendar, decision for Bank Account Signer authorizations, review of the Three-Year Budget versus Actual Trending Analysis, monthly Leadership Team Reports, decision to approve the Rooster Rock Stormwater Management investment opportunity above Executive Director’s spending limit, and a Legislative Bills update.
Thursday, January 16th, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: Swearing in the newly elected Directors, new Directors’ Oath of Office, choosing a Board Officer and assignments, Board Committee assignments, the November 2024 Financial Report, Board Member onboarding, Quarter 2 reports, an update on the 2025 PIC Grants applicants, a review of the Equity-Focused Strategic Opportunity Grant pilot program, approval of two Rural Lands contracts above the Executive Director’s spending authority, a discussion about the District’s legislative platform, and Board Member scheduling.
Monday, December 2nd, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items for the Annual Meeting include: Recognition Awards, FY 23-24 Annual Report presentation and approval, and FY 23-24 Audit presentation and approval. Agenda items for the December Board Meeting include:Q2 District Workplan update, approval of the 2025 PIC Grant Review Committee, a review of the Equity Focused Strategic Opportunity Grants pilot program, September and October 2024 Financial Reports, and Board Discussion time.
Monday, November 4th, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: updates from the Leadership Team, an update about the Headwaters Farm weeds plan, and recommendations from the Personnel Committee.
Monday, October 7th, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: the FY 24-25 Work Plan Quarterly Report, an approval of the 2025 PIC Grants process, a decision regarding a grant agreement change for property line adjustment at the Nestwood property, a response to Director Rossi’s Land Legacy one-pager, a review of Portland Prosper – Urban Renewal Projects, an update on the Portland Water Bureau Filtration Plant construction, and a Financial Report for August, 2024.
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: a presentation on and walking tour of the Mt. Hood Community College dam removal project, a resolution for the FY 24-25 Annual Meeting date, a discussion about creating unity among all policies associated with the Grants programs, a discussion about adding EMSWCD to the federal special district bill, a decision regarding Big Creek Farm’s lot line adjustment, and financial reports for June and July, 2024.
Monday, August 5th, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: an Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(i) held to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of a public officer.
Monday, July 1st, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: ED & L-Team Updates, Messaging Training Update, Pre-Approval for Website Design, Approval of the FY 24-25 District Work Plan, Approval of the Engagement Letter for the Annual Audit, Executive Director Performance Review Reminder and Update, May Financial Report, and Board Discussions.
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and minutes for previous meetings here