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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 11, 2010 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 Meschke at 9:00 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance Members present: Linda Meschke –Chair, Wendell Rode –Vice Chair, Steve Flohrs Members absent: Duane Petrowiak and Darwin Roberts Others present: Kathy Smith – District Manager, Cathy Thiesse-Technician and Administrative Assistant, Tim Peterson - Clean Water Partnership Coordinator, Greg Johanson – Farm Bill Specialist, Rich Perrine-Water Plan Coordinator/Water Conservation Act, Carissa Spencer–NRCS, District Conservationist, Kristy DuBois – LCCMR Project and Jack Potter-Martin County Commissioner Additions or changes to the Agenda Additions: New Business: Shallow Lakes Forum A motion was made by Flohrs to approve additions to the Agenda second by Rode. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Flohrs and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. Secretary’s Report A motion was made by Flohrs to approve the February 11, 2010 Secretary’s Report second by Rode. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Flohrs and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. Treasurer’s Report A motion was made by Flohrs to approve the February 28, 2010 Treasurer’s Report second by Rode. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Flohrs and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. Bills No additional bills to report. Cost-Share Programs Cancelled Projects None Amended Projects None State Cost-Share Program Completed Projects #11-08 Robert Lenort FSSB Amount Due: $2880.08 75% of Project Cost FY08 Total Project Cost: $3840.10 Landowner Cost: $960.02 TA: $720.02 Slippage: $2277.40 Return to State: $2277.40 Rode motioned to rescind the Board action taken on February 11, 2010 due to landowners failure to procure receipts at the February 11, 2010 Regular Meeting and that money paid for cost-share on contract #11-08 will be for documented receipts brought forth by the landowner; the amount to be paid on contract #11-08 will be $2880.08 with slippage of $2277.40 to be returned to the State second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Flohrs and Rode. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. New Projects #2-10 Rahm Inc. Well Sealing Amount Requested: $237.50 50% of Project Cost FY10 Total Project Cost: $475.00 A motion was made by Rode to encumber $237.50 for contract #2-10 second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Rode and Flohrs. Opposed: None. #20-09-1 Jake Brolsma FSSB Amount Requested: $638.31 75% of Project Cost FY09x Total Project Cost: $837.75 A motion was made by Flohrs to encumber $638.31 for contract $20-09-1 second by Rode. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Rode and Flohrs. Opposed: None. Amendment None Native Buffer Cost-Share Project New Projects None Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance Completed Projects None Amendment None New Projects None Water Permit Program The Board reviewed a permit from the Public Utilities Commission regarding Iberdrola Wind Farm on Elm Creek that will be in effect through 2040. AgBMP Loan Program Smith reported that the application was submitted to The Minnesota Department of Agriculture in February 2010. The District received a request through AgStar in Blue Earth. It was discussed that since the District is dealing with lenders from other counties we will need to take this issue before the County Commissioners for approval. Clean Water Legacy Program None Old Business Annual Business Plan The final copy was reviewed by the Board. LCCMR Perrine and DuBois gave an update on the proposed draft. DuBois presented a power point overview of accomplishments and goals for the next funding opportunity. Discussion followed regarding locating extra funding for DuBois’ job and sending a letter to local greenhouses inquiring if they would be interested in leasing space. A motion was made by Rode to support submitting the proposal as long as the budget reflects the projects complete needs over the three year grant request including greenhouse space and employee expense second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Rode and Flohrs. Opposed: None. New Business Area VI Meeting Four people from the District will be attending the March 31, 2010 meeting in Lafayette, Meschke, Rode, Flohrs and Thiesse. The next Area meeting will be June 3, 2010 in St. James. Volunteer Banquet Smith and Thiesse discussed options on where and when to hold this event. A motion was made by Flohrs to seek permission from the First United Congregational Church, Fairmont to hold the event there on March 26, 2010, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm with Vetter’s catering and Pete Boulay, Assistant State Climatologist as the guest speaker second by Rode. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Rode and Flohrs. Opposed: None. April Board Meeting A motion was made by Rode to delay the April Board Meeting date to April 16, 2010 at 9 am second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Rode and Flohrs. Opposed: None. It was a long winter. Joint Powers Agreement Perrine presented the Board with a draft of the East Fork Alliance Joint Powers Agreement that will be used for the entire watershed (Iowa and Minnesota). This Agreement will document that it is consistent with Iowa law and that it will be an interstate agreement. Two Minnesota County Attorneys have read and approved the Agreement as it is written. A motion was made by Rode to approve the East Fork of the Des Moines Alliance Joint Powers Agreement contingent on the approval of the Martin County Attorney second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Rode and Flohrs. Opposed: None. Seeding Program Johanson discussed the situation regarding the District’s current drills with the Board and the possibility of trading in both drills to purchase one 10’ Brillion drill. The Board agreed to have Johanson research the cost and the trade-in value for the next Board Meeting. Shallow Lakes Forum Shallow Lakes Forum, April 5, 2010, Chaska, MN. A motion was made by Flohrs to send up to 3 staff second by Rode. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Rode and Flohrs. Opposed: None. Reports Special Meetings
County Commissioner Report Jack Potter reported that there will be no wage and levy increase. Human Services will become more regionalized with more cuts coming. Congressman Tim Walz sent a letter of support for the new Water Infiltration Plant. A motion was made by Flohrs that the District and the Martin County Comprehensive Water Plan send a letter of support to the City of Fairmont in regards to building a new infiltration water plant second by Rode. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Rode and Flohrs. Opposed: None. District Conservationist Report Spencer reported that the Contribution Agreement has been amended and will require Board signature – see attached report. District Manager Report Smith reported on the error with the NRCS Lease Agreement regarding the LAN/WAN and has been in contact with the Area Office. Eight projects were funded through the RIM/WRP Easement Program – see attached report. Water Plan Advisory Committee Meschke reported that the next meeting will be March 30, 2010. Water Plan/WCA Report Perrine is looking for a presenter for the March 30, 2010 meeting and reported that the contractor meeting was well attended and informative. Clean Water Partnership Report Peterson gave an update on the East Fork of the Des Moines River – copy attached. CWP Program New Project None CWP Program Amendment None Completed Project None South Central Technical Service Area No Report. Three Rivers RC&D Rode reported that the next meeting will be April 5, 2010. Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance Smith gave an update to the Board. Other None A motion was made by Rode to adjourn the meeting at 11:48 a.m. second by Flohrs. Affirmative: Chair Meschke, Rode and Flohrs. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. The next regular meeting will be held on April 16, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ____________________Date Approved ____________________Secretary-Treasurer |
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