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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 March 12, 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, and Wendell Rode
Members absent: Darwin Roberts
Others present: Kathy Smith - District Manager; Cathy Thiesse, Technician and Administrative Assistant, Greg Johanson, Farm Bill Specialist, Jack Potter, Martin County Commissioner, and Chris Hughes, BWSR – Board Conservationist.
Additions to the Agenda
New Business:
1) MASWCD – Committee Assignments
A motion was made by Flohrs to accept Additions to the Agenda second by Meschke. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
Secretary’s Report
A motion was made by Rode to approve the February 12, 2009 Secretary’s Report second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
Treasurer’s Report
A motion was made by Meschke to approve the February 28, 2009 Treasurer’s Financial Report second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
Bills
Additional Bills for approval:
None
Cost-Share Programs–
State Cost-Share Program
Completed Projects
#6-08 Randy Grathwohl FSSB $1216.50 Due – 75% of Project Cost – FY 2008
Total Project Cost: $1622.00
Landowner Cost: $405.50
TA: $304.13
Slippage: $2202.00
Re-encumber: $2202.00
A motion was made by Rode to approve payment of contract #6-08 in the amount of $1216.50 and re-encumber $2202.00 second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Vice-Chair Petrowiak, Flohrs, Meschke and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
#22-07 Mark Sauck FSSB $259.15 Due – 49% of Project Cost – FY 2007
Total Project Cost: $1317.70
Landowner Cost: $410.55
TA: $64.79
A motion was made by Meschke to approve payment of contract #22-07 in the amount of $259.15 second by Rode. Affirmative: Vice-Chair Petrowiak, Flohrs, Meschke and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
#9-08 Duane Russenberger FSSB $332.03 due – 75% of Project Cost – FY 2008
Total Project Cost: $442.70
Landowner Cost: $110.67
TA: $83.01
Slippage: $792.97
Re-encumber: $792.97
A motion was made by Meschke to approve payment of contract #9-08 in the amount of $332.03 and re-encumber $792.97 second by Rode. Affirmative: Vice-Chair Petrowiak, Flohrs, Meschke and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
Amended Projects
None
New Projects
#17-08 Paul Wolter FSSB $1158.75 Requested – 75% of Project Cost – FY 2008
Total Project Cost: $1545.00
Landowner Cost: $386.25
A motion was made by Meschke to encumber $1158.75 for contract #17-08 second by Rode. Affirmative: Vice-Chair Petrowiak, Flohrs, Meschke and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
#18-08 Dustyn Hartung FSSB $1534.11 Requested – 75% of Project Cost – FY 2008
Total Project Cost: $2045.48
Landowner Cost: $511.37
A motion was made by Rode to encumber $1534.11 for contract #18-08 second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Vice-Chair Petrowiak, Flohrs, Meschke and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
#19-08 Tim Pytlelski FSSB $191.25 Requested – 75% of Project Cost – FY 2008
Total Project Cost: $255.00
Landowner Cost: $63.75
A motion was made by Rode to encumber $191.25 for contract #19-08 second by Meschke. Affirmative: Vice-Chair Petrowiak, Flohrs, Meschke and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
#4-09 Chuck Champine Lakeshore Restoration $8535.00 – 75% of Project Cost – FY 2009
Total Project Cost: $11380.00
Landowner Cost: $2845.00
A motion was made by Meschke to encumber $8535.00 for contract #4-09 second by Rode. Affirmative: Vice-Chair Petrowiak, Flohrs, Meschke and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
Cancelled Projects
None
Native Buffer Cost-Share Project
New Projects
#NB1-09 Chuck Champine Lakeshore Restoration $1039.80 Requested – 75% of Project Cost – FY 2009
Total Project Cost: $1386.46
Landowner Cost: $346.66
A motion was made by Flohrs to encumber $1039.80 for contract #NB1-09 for seeding of restoration for a critical area second by Rode. Affirmative: Vice-Chair Petrowiak, Flohrs, Meschke and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
#NB2-09 Kathy Jobe Restoration/Management of Declining Habitat $1932.21 Requested – 75% of Project Cost – FY 2009
Total Project Cost: $2576.28
Landowner Cost: $644.07
A motion was made by Meschke to encumber $1932.21 for contract #NB2-09 second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Vice-Chair Petrowiak, Flohrs, Meschke and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
#NB3-09 Martin County Restoration/Management of Declining Habitat $2906.25 Requested – 75% of Project Cost – FY 2009
Total Project Cost: $3875.00
Landowner Cost: $968.75
A motion was made by Meschke to encumber $2906.23 for contract #NB3-09 second by Rode. Affirmative: Vice-Chair Petrowiak, Flohrs, Meschke and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance
Completed Projects
None
Amendment
None
New Projects
None
Water Permit Program
The Supervisors reviewed the following:
Appropriation for the City of Welcome for sealing a well.
A Public Notice of intent to recharge for the City of Dunnell.
Air Emissions Facilitator Forms/Permits regarding Biofuels Energy from Cargill was reviewed by the Board.
DNR Amending Shoreland Rules – inviting comments from the public.
AgBMP Loan Program
Johanson gave an update.
Old Business
Legislative Issues – Land Water Amendment
Discussion on MN Rivershed Alliance Meeting held March 6, 2009 regarding proposals for the 3/8 Amendment money. Priorities for Martin County were discussed by Supervisors including septics, Dutch Creek, Amber Lake, Center Creek, City of Fairmont – retention pond. Chris Hughes, BWSR – Board Conservationist talked about the importance of coordination and collaboration between entities when preparing or submitting proposals. Chris Hughes disclosed Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council has issued their recommendations on appropriations of money that are consistent with the Minnesota Constitution and state law, and supported by the Legislature, Governor and the public.
New Business
MASWCD Committee Assignments
Smith reported on these appointments:
Awards Committee: Thiesse
Education Committee: Meschke
Legislative Committee: Roberts
Special Meetings
Legislative Days, St. Paul, MN, February 23-24, 2009, attended by Petrowiak, Smith, Johanson, Peterson, Rode
GBERBA – Farm America, February 16, 2009, attended by Smith, Johanson, Perrine, Thiesse.
Leadership Training, Steve Flohrs, Washington DC.
RC&D, Mankato, MN, March 9, 2009
Zone 10, Mankato, MN Petrowiak, March 31, 2009
Reports
Martin County Commissioner Report
Jack Potter reported on regionalization and budget cuts of Human Services.
District Conservationist Report
Spencer was absent - report given by Smith – see attached.
District Manager Report
BWSR report given by Smith – see attached. Approval and signatures were requested by Smith for a Grant Agreement for the Native Buffer Cost-Share Program. The amount requested is $56,250.00. A motion was made by Meschke to approve the Grant Agreement in the amount of $56,250.00 second by Rode. Affirmative: Vice-Chair Petrowiak, Flohrs, Meschke and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
Water Plan Advisory Committee
Meschke reported that the next meeting will be March 31, 2009. All meetings will be held quarterly on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (March, June, September & December)
Water Plan/WCA Report
None
Clean Water Partnership Report
None.
CWP Program
New Project
None
CWP Program
Amendment
None
Completed Project
None
Zone 10 Report
Chair Petrowiak discussed counties that want out of the Contribution Agreement and Zone 10 may have to be renamed if it doesn’t consist of 10 counties. The Contribution Agreement for each county is $400.00 and will not be increased at this time.
Three Rivers RC&D
Rode reported that Spencer attended this meeting. A discussion on making the Soil Tunnel more mobile and possibly storing it in a mall for more visibility and access by the public. A student from MSU as been appointed new Member At large and appointment of elections were conducted. The National Convention will be June 13-17, 2009, Albuquerque, NM.
Board of Water & Soil Resources
Chris Hughes, BWSR – Board Conservationist talked more about the Constitution Amendment and the subject of “Listening Sessions” and the Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council. It is imperative that the funds are responsibly used and accounted for. Other topics discussed:
BWSR Budget
Conservation Drainage Session, Mankato, MN, April 7, 2009, 7 p.m.
New Supervisor/Staff Orientation, New Ulm, MN, March 26, 2009
Academy of Training on a state-wide-basis.
Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance
Update given by Smith:
Smith was nominated as Chair for the Technical Committee.
Position for CIG Grant
Housing CIG position
Other:
Spring Expo
Update given by Thiesse.
Third Crop
Information given by Meschke. Meeting to be held March 23, 2009, Fairmont, MN, Knights of Columbus.
Meschke motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:42 p.m. second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Meschke, Flohrs, Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.
The next regular meeting will be held on April 9, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________Date Approved ____________________Secretary-Treasurer
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