June 13, 2023 Minutes of the Meeting of the Charlotte Soil & Water
Conservation District Board of Supervisors Minutes
1. Call to order
2. Welcome and Introductions
3. Minutes of previous meeting – Lisa Baird
4. Treasurer’s Report – Sue Hill
5. Old Business
a. Updates on Ad Valorem – research into the current regulations indicate Ad Valorem may no
longer be available. Reviewed AGO 2002-85 memorandum on Dec. 20, 2002 regarding special
districts – soil & water conservation district – taxation. Further research is being done.
6. New Business
a. Working on getting grant funds, due July 30th.
b. Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program discussed. Grant would provide funding for
outreach to disadvantaged groups in our community. Discussed having a workshop on July 17th 2023
at 10am to review and work on application. Lisa to secure meeting location.
c. Discussed using Charlotte County’s economic status to help acquire grant funding
7. Partners and Staff Reports:
a. Activities of Natural Resources Conservation Service – none
b. Activities of Southwest Florida Water Management District – none
c. Activities of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – none
d. Activities of Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences – none
e. Activities of the South Florida Water Management District – none
f. Activities of Charlotte County Water Quality Management Program – none
8. Supervisor’s Reports
9. Public Comments & Suggestions – none
10. Next Meeting – Tuesday, (Same location); August 15, 2023
11. Adjournment
