Our Board Meetings take place at least once a 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, with the exception of 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 in 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, as well as our Executive Director and management team. Non-managerial staff may also attend certain meetings, in order to present to the Board or speak on certain agenda items.
Board Meetings
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.
Monday, June 17th, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Agenda items include: a Headwaters Farm orientation and tour, and a Board of Directors Work Session regarding the Headwaters Farm Incubator Program.
Monday, June 3rd, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: the Executive Director and Leadership Team updates, a review of the FY 23-24 Work Plan and metrics, recommendations from the Land Legacy Committee, a discussion about upcoming Work Session topics, adoption of the FY24-25 budget, and the April 2024 Financial Report.
Monday, May 6th, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: the Executive Director and Leadership Team updates, recommendations from the Budget Committee and the Personnel Committee, approval of the 2024 PIC Grant Recipients, an update of the OSU Extension Assessment, a presentation of the 2023 Agricultural Census, an update on the Headwaters Farm Weed Mitigation Plan, a response to Director Rossi’s Headwaters Farm Report, a discussion about upcoming work session topics, and the March 2024 Financial Report.
- Board Meeting Packet
- HIP Weed Management Plan
- Item 9a – Headwaters Spring Report
- Director Rossi Independent Headwaters Farm Report – presented to Board on March 4th
Monday, April 1st, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: an update from NRCS on their new Urban Agricultural Program, the Executive Director and Leadership Team updates, insights from the 2023 Plant Sale, an update on the CO&E’s Communications and Message Development work, recommendations from the Land Legacy Committee, and the February 2024 Financial Report.
Monday, March 4th, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: the Executive Director and Leadership Team updates, a presentation of the Executive Director’s 30-60-90 day Work Plan, a discussion and possible decision regarding SB 1537, January 2024 Financial Report, and a Board Discussion.
- Board Meeting Packet
- Director Rossi Independent Headwaters Farm Report – presented to board on March 4th
Monday, February 5th, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: Adding the new Executive Director as Signatory on Accounts, the Executive Director and Leadership Team updates, an update on the Communication Plan, a decision on the FY 23-24 Budget Amendment and Budget Amendment Resolution, a decision on the FY 24-25 Budget Calendar, appointment of the FY 24-25 Budget Officer, December 2023 financial report, and a Board discussion.
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Agenda items include: Executive Director and Leadership Team updates, a summary of the 2024 PIC Grants applications, an overview of the Communications Plan, a Decision on Personnel Committee Recommendations, a Decision on Land Legacy Committee Recommendations, next steps on our OSU Extension partnership, and the November 2023 Financial Reports.
Monday, December 4th, 2023, at 6:00 PM. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Meeting and December 2023 Board Meeting. Annual Meeting Agenda items include: Recognition Awards, FY 22-23 Annual Report presentation and Approval, and FY 22-23 Audit presentation and Approval. December Board Meeting Agenda items include: Executive Director and Leadership Team Updates, a Decision on Land Legacy Committee Recommendations, a Decision on the PIC Grants Review Committee, September and October Financial Reports, and Board Discussion time.
View archive of Board meeting packets
and minutes for previous meetings here