Minutes from the May 12th, 2022 Regular Board Meeting.
The meeting of the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District was held in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.
The meeting was called to order by John Sonstegard at 5:00 p.m.
Members present: John Sonstegard, Monica Dohmen, Frank Sindelir, Nancy Dunnell
Members absent: Roger Krause
Others present: Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund; Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; Resource Conservationist, Corryn Trask; NRCS Resource Conservationist, Michael Steinhauer; County Commissioner, Joe Grund
A motion was made by Dunnell to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Sindelir.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dohmen to approve the April 14th, 2022 minutes. The motion was seconded by Sindelir.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
The April 2022 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.
A motion was made by Sindelir to approve the bills as listed on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Dohmen.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Old Business
Staff leave policies and personnel committee – the personnel committee will discuss staff leave policies and will bring a recommendation back to the full board. No official action was taken.
Special Reports
NRCS partner updates – Michael Steinhauer, Resource Conservationist – Steinhauer reported on staffing, COVID status, current program contracts and the upcoming local workgroup meeting.
New Business
Replenish Petty Cash
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dunnell, to replenish the petty cash account with $62.01.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Copier lease agreement – Marco
A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Dohmen, to move forward with a 5-year lease agreement with Marco for a new printer/copier/scanner.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Purchase promotional pens
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dunnell, to authorize up to $500 for the purchase of promotional pens.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Allocation of funds to Drainage Authority for attorney consulting
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sindelir, to allocate the Buffer Implementation Increased Capacity funding to the county drainage authority for consultation services from Rinke Noonan.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Hahn Forest Management Plan cost share application
A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize forest management plan cost share funding for Jeremy Hahn at $6.50/acre plus $300, not to exceed 240 acres.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
H&S Hunting, LLC (Steinbach) Forest Management Plan cost share application
A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize forest management plan cost share funding for H&S Hunting LLC (Corey Steinbach) at $6.50/acre plus $300, not to exceed 180 acres. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
AgBMP Loan application
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize the AgBMP loan application for Arnesen’s Rocky Point, Inc for the purchase of porta potties and a pumper truck to manage human waste during the winter ice fishing season.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Radar water level sensor repair
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize shipping the damaged radar water level sensor to Campbell Scientific for diagnosis.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Local Work Group Meeting
A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Sindelir, to set the Local Work Group meeting for June 1st at 1:00 at the Ambulance Garage in Baudette. The meeting will be posted to allow all board members to attend.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Olson Family LLC cost share payment request
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dunnell, to authorize the forest management plan cost share payment for Olson Family LLC 2022FMP-02 in the amount of $1,062.45 upon submittal of all required paperwork.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Olson Land LLC cost share payment request
A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize the forest management plan cost share payment for Olson Land LLC 2022FMP-01 in the amount of $768.00 upon submittal of all required paperwork.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Training and Travel Requests
Admin Training Session
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize Buegler’s attendance at the Admin Training Session in Brainerd on June 29-30.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Area VIII Meeting
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize staff and supervisors to attend the Area VIII meeting in Bemidji on June 10th.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.
Committee Reports – none presented
General Information and Discussion
Call for Resolutions – discussion on developing a Keep it Clean resolution to promote current legislative efforts
International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board Community Advisory Group membership openings – Hirst notified the board of the current vacancy
The next regular board meeting has been set for June 9th, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.
Adjourn: Sindelir Seconded: Dohmen
Meeting adjournment time: 7:10 p.m.
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