CALL TO ORDER:

A meeting of the Fremont Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Darwin Bugg at 8:10 p.m. on August 7, 2007 at the USDA Building, Sidney, Iowa.

 

PRESENT:   

Commissioners:  Darwin Bugg, Maurice King, Sheryl Sanders,  Phil Wing

 

Staff:                      Brian Gross, Kevin Brannen, and Tammy Grebert

 

ADOPT AGENDA:

                 The agenda for the August 7, 2007 meeting was adopted adding Fair Update and Visitor Center.

                

APPROVAL OF JULY 3, 2007 MINUTES:

The July 3, 2007 minutes of the Fremont Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners were approved as presented.

 

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT:

49-07       It was moved by Wing and seconded by Sanders to approve the Treasurer’s report of the Fremont Soil and Water Conservation District with the following correction: 3M Cost Share – Randal Grudle, Terraces - $1,487.50. Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS:

EPA Grant

50-07       A motion was made by Wing, seconded by King to extend the participation for two years in the amount of $9,603.00 ($8,603.00 salary and $1,000 education) each year in conjunction with State WPF dollars. Motion showed all in favor.

 

Hound Dog A200 Structure

51-07       A motion was made by Sanders, seconded by Wing to publish notice in the newspaper for repairs needed to Hound Dog A200 structure. Motion passed unanimously. 

 

Ledgewood M100 Structure

                 After further review, it was determined that Ledgewood M100 structure did not need repairs at this time.

 

Annual Plan of Operations

52-07       King made a motion to approve the final draft of the Annual Plan of Operations. Sanders seconded the motion that was approved by all.

 

CDI Fall Regional

                 The CDI Fall Regional will be held in Lenox, IA on August 20, 2007. Mitchell, Bugg, and King will attend. Wing will let Grebert know if able to attend.

 

Audit of District Funds       

                 Sheryl Sanders and David Welchans were appointed to conduct the audit of 2007 District funds.

 

Update of Meeting with Richard VanKlaveren

                 Gross, Bugg, and Wing gave an update of the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to provide SWCD’s with the most up-to-date information about the current fiscal year budget of NRCS; what the 2008 budget is anticipated to look like; discuss options being considered to deal with the budget pressures, and most importantly, ask for input on the considerations kept in the forefront as alternatives are developed to deal with these budgets.

 

 

Fair Barbeque/Awards Presentation

                 Approximately 300 people were served at the fair barbeque Thursday, July 19^th. Wing presented awards to the recipients on Friday, July 20.

 

Visitor Center

                 Concern was expressed regarding the wetland area at the Visitor Center. The site is unattractive and needs attention. Sanders explained the portals are soon to be installed and then work will be done that should improve the sight of the wetland area.

 

SIGNED APPROVALS

Conservation Plans   Thomas Skahill – t827   H. CHarlels Brooks – t2685   Shad Smith – t2410   Shad Smith – t1603   Whitehill Revocable Trust – t3823     Contracts/Contract Modifications     Cost-share Certification   Frank Bauer   Josh Mitchell   Dorothy Forney   Jerry Martin     Maintenance Agreements   Frank Bauer   Josh Mitchell   Dorothy Forney   Jerry Martin     LWPP Application/Amendment     Stewardship Initiative   Cooperator Agreements     Statement as to Soil Conservation Refund   Jeanette Bernard and David Sheldon     Application for Impoundment Structure Property Tax Exemption

 

 MEETING ADJOURNED:  9:30 p.m.

 

 

/s/ Tammy Grebert /s/ Darwin Bugg

Secretary Chairman

 

Date Approved August 7, 2007