Minutes from the November 10th, 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. Due to inclement weather, members Dunnell and Dohmen attended remotely in accordance with Open Meeting Law requirements.
The meeting was called to order by John Sonstegard at 5:05 p.m.
Members present in person: John Sonstegard, Roger Krause, Frank Sindelir. Nancy Dunnell and Monica Dohmen attended remotely.
Members absent: None
Others present: Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; Resource Conservationist, Corryn Trask; NRCS District Conservationist, Jody Peek; County Commissioner, Joe Grund
A motion was made by Krause to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Sindelir.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sindelir to approve the October 13th, 2022 minutes. The motion was seconded by Dohmen.
The October 2022 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.
A motion was made by Dunnell to approve the bills as listed on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Sindelir.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Old Business – none
Special Reports – Jody Peek, NRCS District Conservationist, attended remotely and presented her report. See attachment to the November 10th, 2022 board packet for a copy of Peek’s report.
New Business
Blaeser 2022 FMP-03 Forest Management Plan Final Payment
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize final payment for Blaeser’s 2022 FMP-03 Forest Management Plan in the amount of $800.50.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Carlson 2022-04-WP Abandoned Well Sealing Final Payment
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize the Carlson 2022-04-WP abandoned well sealing cost share payment in the amount of $500.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Certificate of Deposit investments
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize a certificate of deposit with MultiBank Securities in the amount of $125,000 for up to 6 months.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Training and Travel Requests – no requests
Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.
Committee Reports
Lake of the Woods Control Board – Dunnell presented updates from the Lake of the Woods Control Board meeting. Water levels are getting back on track. The management strategy will be similar to the strategy after 2014, which would keep water levels lower during the summertime to allow for repairs and sand building.
Area VIII Technical Service Area – Trask presented on the recent manager’s meeting for the TSA8. The managers recommend restructuring. SWCDs will likely be asked to contribute dues each year to be used for the grant match, and in return would receive a portion of the grant plus services from contracted positions (GIS and marketing).
General Information and Discussion
Presentation of 2023 draft budget – the draft budget was reviewed. The board instructed the personnel committee to meet prior to the December board meeting to discuss wage and benefits for 2023.
Health insurance settlement refund – this will be discussed during the personnel committee meeting.
2022 LOW AIS watercraft inspection data – see report attached to the November 10, 2022 agenda.
The next regular board meeting has been set for December 8th, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.
Adjourn: Krause Seconded: Sindelir
Meeting adjournment time: 6:25 p.m.
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