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Martin Soil and Water Conservation District |
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923 N. State Street, Suite 170, Fairmont, MN 56031 |
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(507)- 235-6680 |
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Minutes of the December 1, 2009 Regular Board Meeting |
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Martin Soil and Water Conservation District |
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Fairmont, Minnesota |
Meeting called to order by Chair Petrowiak at 9:00 a.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance
Members present: Duane Petrowiak – Chair, Linda Meschke – Vice-Chair,
Steve Flohrs, Darwin Roberts and Wendell Rode
Members absent: None
Others present: Kathy Smith – District Manager, Cathy Thiesse - Technician and Administrative Assistant, Rich Perrine - Water Plan Coordinator/Water Conservation Act, Carissa Spencer – NRCS, District Conservationist, Jack Potter - Martin County Commissioner and Brooke Hacker - GBERBA Ecosystems Services Specialist
Additions or changes to the Agenda
Additions: None
Secretary’s Report
A motion was made by Meschke to approve the November 11, 2009 Secretary’s Report second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
Treasurer’s Report
A motion was made by Meschke to give Smith authority to pay all 2009 outstanding bills second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Flohrs to approve the November 30, 2009 Treasurer’s Report second by Roberts. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
Bills
No additional bills.
Cost-Share Programs–
Cancelled Projects
None
Amended Projects
None
State Cost-Share Program
Completed Projects
#17-09 Rick Wilson Well Sealing $412.50 Due – 50% of Project Cost – FY 2009
Total Project Cost: $825.00
Landowner Cost: $412.50
TA: $103.13
A motion was made by Meschke to approve payment of contract #17-09 in the amount of $412.50 second by Roberts. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
#18-09 Rick Wilson Well Sealing $462.50 Due – 50% of Project Cost – FY 2009
Total Project Cost: $925.00
Landowner Cost: $462.50
TA: $115.63
A motion was made by Roberts to approve payment of contract #18-09 in the amount of $462.50 second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
New Projects
None
Native Buffer Cost-Share Project
New Projects
NB #5-09 Martin County Restoration & Management of Declining Habitat $8010.00 Requested – 75% of Project Cost – FY 2009
Total Project Cost: $10,680.00
Landowner Cost: $2670.00
A motion was made Roberts to encumber $8010.00 for contract #NB 5-09 second by Rode. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance
Completed Projects
None
Amendment
None
New Projects
None
Water Permit Program
None
AgBMP Loan Program
None
Old Business
2010 Budget
Smith reviewed the proposed 2010 Budget with the Board. A motion was made by Roberts to accept the proposed 2010 Budget second by Meschke. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. Rode commended the staff for keeping expenses down.
State Convention
A motion was made by Meschke for the District to have a basket representing Martin County for the Silent Auction up to $50.00 second by Roberts. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. Meschke made a motion to pay for one night of lodging & mileage for the 2009 District Outstanding Conservationist to attend the Awards Luncheon second by Roberts. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. Meschke made a motion to pay for one night of lodging & mileage for the 2009 Media Award Winner – Fairmont Photo Press representative second by Rode. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
Clean Water Legacy Grant Application
Smith reviewed the following applications/proposals for Board approval:
A motion was made by Rode to submit the above grant applications/proposals with revisions to the draft(s) as discussed second by Roberts. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. Perrine and Smith presented the Board with an Incentive Policy Draft. A motion was made by Roberts to approve the Draft for the Adopted Incentive Policy with revisions second by Rode. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. Roberts recognized the work and effort that the District staff put into completing these grants/proposals.
New Business
NRBG
Smith gave an update and will meet with the Martin County Commissioners for approval and signature at the December 1, 2009 meeting.
Service Agreement – WCA, Water Plan with Martin County
Smith presented to the Board the 2010 Service Agreements to administer the Wetland Conservation Act and the Martin County Water Plan for the County. A motion was made by Roberts to sign the Agreements second by Rode. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried
Reports
Special Meetings
None
County Commissioner Report
Jack Potter gave an update.
District Conservationist Report
Spencer reported – see attached report.
District Manager Report
Smith reported.
Water Plan Advisory Committee
Meschke reported that the next meeting will be December 29, 2009, Martin SWCD Office, 7 p.m. Discussion to reschedule the meeting to December 22, 2009 followed. Staff will contact committee members to get feedback regarding the date change and when the majority of them can attend.
Water Plan/WCA Report
None
Clean Water Partnership Report
None
CWP Program
New Project
None
CWP Program
Amendment
None
Completed Project
None
South Central Technical Service Area
Petrowiak reported that a meeting will be held the week of December 7, 2009.
Three Rivers RC&D
Smith reported that Lisa Buckner, Coordinator, will be setting up meetings with trails and parks committee members.
Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance
Smith reported.
Brooke Hacker, Ecosystems Services Specialist
Gave an update on her position and reported on water quality issues.
Other
Meschke gave an update on the Native Perennials Establishment Program for Bio-Energy use.
Supervisors/Commissioner Luncheon
A motion was made by Meschke to pay for the Supervisors/Commissioner lunch second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Rode to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 p.m. second by Roberts. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Roberts and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
The next regular meeting will be held on January 14, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________Date Approved ____________________Secretary-Treasurer
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