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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 January 14, 2008 Regular Board Meeting |
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Martin Soil and Water Conservation District |
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Fairmont, Minnesota |
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Meeting called to order by Chair Steve Flohrs at 9:00 a.m. |
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The Pledge of Allegiance |
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Members present: Steve Flohrs, Chair, Duane Petrowiak, Wendell Rode |
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Members absent: Linda Meschke, Darwin Roberts |
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Others present: Kathy Smith - District Manager; Cathy Thiesse - District Technician & Administrative Assistant; Carissa Spencer - District Conservationist; Rich Perrine - WCA/Water Plan Coordinator; Greg Johanson - Program Specialist; Tim Peterson - CWP Coordinator, Jack Potter - Martin County Commissioner, Chris Hughes - BWSR Board Conservationist |
| Additions to the Agenda |
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New Business: Area VI Chairman’s Meeting – January 16, 2008 |
| A motion was made by Rode to accept the additions as stated above seconded by Meschke. Affirmative: Chair Flohrs, Petrowiak, Meschke, and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. |
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Secretary’s Report |
| A motion was made by Petrowiak to approve the December 12, 2007 with these changes: |
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Rode seconded the motion. Affirmative: Chair Flohrs, Petrowiak, Meschke, and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. |
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Treasurer’s Report |
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Report submitted by Kathy Smith. A motion was made by Rode to approve the Treasurer’s Report seconded by Chair Flohrs. Affirmative: Chair Flohrs, Petrowiak, Meschke, and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. |
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Bills |
| Profinium Bank $20.00 |
| Total: $20.00 |
| Rode motioned to approve to pay the bills seconded by Chair Flohrs. Affirmative: Chair Flohrs, Petrowiak, Meschke, and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. |
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Legislative Update |
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Presented by Bob Gunther Elected State Representative District 24a Minnesota. Mr. Gunther attended the Board Meeting and was asked to give an update. He presented his views and profiles of ethanol, water usage, wind power and conservation. |
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CREP |
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Report given by Greg Johanson; the program officially ended 12-31-07. Six payments were made and finalized. Two projects remain as outstanding and will be vouchered for in January. It is estimated that by mid-summer all of the projects should be completed. Currently, CREP II has 13 sign-ups which is approximately 200+ acres. Duane Petrowiak complimented Greg on the great job he has done. |
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Cost-Share Programs– |
| State Cost-Share Program |
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Completed Projects |
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#19-07 Nicole Wilson – Well Sealing - $250.00 due |
| $250.00 Encumbered |
| Total Project Cost: $500.00 |
| No slippage. |
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A motion was made by Meschke to approve payment of contract #19-07 in the amount of $250.00 seconded by Rode. Affirmative: Chair Flohrs, Petrowiak, Meschke, and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. |
| #7-07 Tom Finke – FSSB - $743.93 due |
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$767.00 Encumbered |
| Total Project Cost: $991.90 |
| Slippage: $23.07 (to be re-encumbered) |
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A motion was made by Rode to approve payment of contract #7-07 in the amount of $743.93 seconded by Petrowiak.Affirmative: Chair Flohrs, Petrowiak, Meschke, and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. |
| New Projects |
| #20-07 Bruce Ziemann – Well Sealing - $327.50 encumbered |
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Total Cost Estimate: $655.00 |
| A motion was made by Rode to encumber $327.50 or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less, for a well sealing project and seconded by Petrowiak. Affirmative: Chair Flohrs, Petrowiak, Meschke, and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. |
| CWP Program |
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Completed Project |
| None |
| New Project |
| None |
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Water Permit Program |
| None |
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AgBMP Loan Program |
| Reported by Smith that she and Johanson will work together to complete the 2007 Annual Report and 2008 Application. |
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New Business |
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Election of Officers: Chair |
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Chair Flohrs called to open the floor for election for Chair. Meschke nominated Darwin Roberts for Chair position seconded by Petrowiak. Rode called to cease nominations and for the members to cast a unanimous vote for Darwin Roberts as Chair. Chair Flohrs called for other nominations three times. No other nominations were received. By unanimous vote Darwin Roberts was elected as Chair of Martin SWCD for 2008. |
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Election of Officers: Vice-Chair |
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Chair Flohrs called for nominations for Vice-Chair. Meschke nominated Duane Petrowiak for Vice-Chair seconded by Flohrs. Rode called to cease nominations and for the members to cast a unanimous vote for Duane Petrowiak as Vice-Chair. Chair Flohrs called for other nominations three times. No other nominations were received. By unanimous vote Duane Petrowiak was elected as Vice-Chair of Martin SWCD for 2008. |
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Committee Assignments: |
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Meschke motioned to appoint Cathy Thiesse as Secretary seconded by Petrowiak. Affirmative: Chair Flohrs, Petrowiak, Meschke, and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. |
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District Committee Assignments were decided upon by Board Members. A complete list of all committee assignments is attached. |
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Conservation Update |
| Deadline for articles and pictures is January 18, 2008. |
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2008 Tree Days Open House |
| The Open House will be Thursday and Friday, January 31 and February 1; 8 am to 5 pm and on Saturday, February 2, 8am to 12:00 pm. |
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Tuttle Lake Watershed Meeting |
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Carissa Spencer reported on the driving tour/meeting that will be January 14, 2008 with Martin County NRCS, & SWCD, Jackson NRCS, & SWCD, Three Rivers RC & D, Emmet County, IA NRCS will meet with the Minnesota NRCS state office Water Resources staff to look at conducting an initial assessment of the Okamanpeedan Watershed. |
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Truck Repairs |
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Presented by Smith that the Ford truck’s clutch is out - the Board unanimously agreed to have the repairs done. |
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Legislative Days |
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Dates for this event is February 25-26, 2008, the Board unanimously agreed that the following people may attend: Rode, Roberts, Johanson, Peterson, and Thiesse. |
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Break |
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Special Meetings |
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District Conservationist Report |
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Report given by Carissa Spencer – see attached. |
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District Manager Report |
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Report given by Kathy Smith – see attached |
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Water Plan Advisory Committee |
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Perrine reported on the December 13, 2007 meeting – 14 people attended. The next meeting will be March 20, 2008, 7:00 pm at Rural Advantage. |
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Water Plan/WCA Report |
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Perrine reported on his meeting with Mike Humpal, City of Fairmont and Leo Getsfried, DNR regarding the floating dock project. |
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Clean Water Partnership |
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Update given by Smith and Tim Peterson and their meeting with Faribault staff: Michelle Lewis and John Billings. John will handle all the water monitoring and train Tim. Scott Mclean will meet with Smith and Peterson on January 10, 2008. |
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Zone 10 |
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Petrowiak reported on the December 19, 2007. Next meeting will be April 2008. |
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Three Rivers RC&D Report |
| No report given. |
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Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance |
| A Policy Meeting will be held on January 11, 2008. Meschke is collaborating with GBERBA for the Madelia Project. |
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County Commissioner Report |
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Steve Donnelly gave his report to the Board. |
| BWSR Committee Re: Wetland Restoration Guide |
| Perrine reported that they are working on a 2nd draft and the Vegetation Committee will meet January 18 |
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Member of the Alliance Conservation Club Meeting |
| Perrine reported a meeting will be held January 15, 2008 pertaining to purchasing land for public wildlife hunting and Rich will also give a presentation at this meeting. |
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Cooperative Weed management Area Grant Program |
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Presented by Perrine that he will apply for up to $70,000 and will partner locally, keying in on invasive species. |
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Old Business |
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U of M Project, Center Creek Township, Section 2. Perrine updated the Board on the project. On January 16th, the U of M staff will be here to discuss future strategies for this project. |
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Chairperson’s Area VI Meeting. |
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Report given by Flohrs. |
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A motion was made by Rode to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Flohrs. Affirmative: Chair Flohrs, Petrowiak, Meschke, and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. |
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The next regular meeting will be held on February 14, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. |
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____________________Date Approved ____________________Secretary-Treasurer |
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