Regular board meeting change from 9/9 to 9/16/2024.

Monday, September 16 at 3pm at the Cass County Council on Aging. The Public is invited to comment on the proposed revenues & expenses for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Full Public Notice details.

Cass County Conservation District – SESC Seasonal Inspector POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 

The Cass County Conservation District (CCCD) is a local unit of State government, assisting landowners with conservation and management of their natural resources and is currently seeking qualified applicants for a seasonal Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (SESC) Inspector to assist in enforcement of the State of Michigan Part 91 SESC Act requirements for Cass County. Part 91 requires no soil or sedimentation may cross property lines or enter a body of water. A permit is required for any “earth change” within 500 feet of a lake or stream or over an acre in size. Inspections are conducted to ensure protection of the environment and adherence to Part 91 rules. 

Primary functions of the job are to conduct field inspections, complete inspection logs, utilize and upkeep ESRI computer program with relevant data pertaining to permits, complete correspondence to permittees regarding inspection should improvements to controls be needed, assist with outreach educational efforts, and assist with general SESC program support as needed.

The inspector will be expected to drive using a personal vehicle to assigned sites within the County. The work environment is split between the office and outdoors. Clerical work includes the completion and maintenance of related reports and files.  Basic writing and filing skills as well as basic computer skills. The inspector will be trained to utilize the ESRI mapping software program utilized by the District. The work will be performed under the supervision of the Cass County Conservation District Board of Directors and District SESC Administrator and is subject to review by the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). The position is funded with SESC program funds only. 

Education: The applicant must possess a High School diploma. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is preferred. The applicant must have a current Storm Water Operator certification from Michigan EGLE.  

Experience: Must have one to two years of related experience such as related college-level coursework, such as landscape architecture, municipal code official training, earth sciences, or construction trade work, or demonstrated knowledge, ability and skills to perform the work. Must have a valid driver’s license, a cell phone and vehicle. 

Location: The individual will be employed by the Cass County Conservation District and report to work at the Cassopolis USDA Service Center, with remote work as assigned. Assignments will include properties in all Townships and Cities within Cass County. 

Salary: Compensation up to $18.40/hour depending on experience. 

Hours: Flexible schedule for up to 100 hours of compensated time until October 1, 2024.  Inspections must be conducted Monday – Saturday between the hours of 7:30am – 7:30pm. Mileage reimbursement at current Federal rate. No benefits are included. Desired starting date: immediately upon hire. How to Apply:  On or before July 18, 2024 submit your application or resume and cover letter in person, via regular mail or e-mail to the Cass Conservation District, Attn: District Administrator, 1127 E. State Street, Cassopolis, MI 4903, Email: [email protected] or call 269-445-8641 x 5 with questions.

The Cass County Conservation District Board will hold another Budget Workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.

See Official Notice here.

See Agenda here.

The Cass County Conservation District Board will hold a budget workshop on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3pm to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget. Public Notice Here

The April regular board meeting will be held April 15, 2024 at 3pm at the COA in Cassopolis. Public notice with meeting details.

The Cass County Conservation District will not be meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024. The regular board meeting has been changed to Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 3pm at the COA. See notice for details.

November 28, 2023

The Cass County Conservation District will be holding their Annual Meeting with election and fundraising auction on Tuesday November 28, 2023 from 6-8pm at the Sister Lakes Brewing Company in Dowagiac, MI.

Karen Nelson is running unopposed to the open 4-year term Board of Directors position. See this public notice for election details.

The annual meeting features presentations: Dowagiac River Restoration on Tribal Properties by Jennifer Kanine with the Pokagon Band Kowabdanawa ode ke and Shorelines & overdevelopment with Paul Sniadecki of the Michigan Lakes and Streams. Plus, the event features our annual awards and an exciting new silent auction fundraiser! See this poster for details.

The Tuesday, October 10th 3pm regular CCCD Board meeting location has been changed to the USDA Service Center conference room located at 1127 E. State Street, Cassopolis, MI 49031.

See Public Notice here

Cass County Conservation District
PUBLIC NOTICE
Budget Hearing
September 18, 2023, 4pm

To all residents of Cass County, notice is hereby given that the Cass County Conservation District (CCCD) will hold a public hearing at the Cass County Conservation District located at
1127 E. State Street, Cassopolis, MI 49031 on the 18 th  day of September 2021, at 4pm. 
The purpose of the hearing is to consider final approval of the proposed budget of estimated expenses and revenues of the CCCD for the 2023-2024 fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023.  The proposed budget will be presented to the CCCD board before the regular monthly board meeting.

You are invited to attend and help build the conservation efforts in Cass County.  All people interested will be given an opportunity to present comments. A copy of the proposed budget will be posted for public inspection one week prior to the meeting at the District office located at 1127 E. State Street, Cassopolis, MI 49031.

This notice is posted in compliance with applicable law. 

Cass County Conservation District will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting to individuals with disabilities, upon reasonable notice to the District.  For more information contact Jake Young, Executive Director at 269-445-8641 extension 5 or [email protected]. 

Jim Kings, Chairman
Cass County Conservation District