CALL TO ORDER:  

A meeting of the Fremont Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners was called to order by Acting-Chairperson Harold Mitchell at 8:10 p.m. on November 3, 2009 at the USDA Building, Sidney, Iowa.

 

PRESENT:   

Commissioners: Mark KilpatrickBud King, and Harold Mitchell

                             

Staff:                   Brian Gross, Tammy Grebert and Shane McNaughton

 

ADOPT AGENDA:  

The agenda for the November 3, 2009 meeting was approved as presented.

 

APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 6, 2009 MINUTES:

69-09     King made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 6, 2009 meeting of the Fremont Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners. The motion was seconded by Kilpatrick and was approved with all in favor of the motion.

 

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT:

70-09     A motion was made by Kilpatrick, seconded by King to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion carried unanimously.

 

Cost share application requests, application approvals and application amendments/cancellations were accepted as follows:

               

Cost-share requests:

 

Cost share approvals:

                H. Charles Brooks               Michael Delehant                                Ambrose Doyle

                Paulyne Miller                      Daniel Head/Barbara Head             

 

Cost-share cancellation

Katherine Hurst – per request of landowner 

               

REAP P approvals:

                Dean Maher                         Mark Laughlin Revocable Trust et al

                Michael Hughes

 

REAP FNG approval:

                G.A.C.H./AKA Turkey Track Ridge

 

 

BOARD DEVELOPMENT –

 

 

BUSINESS:

Ř  Hound Dog B-2 Structure

71-09     King made a motion to approve the cleanout of Hound Dog B-2 structure and to repair the end let at the total cost up to $1,000.00. Kilpatrick seconded the motion that passed unanimously.     

 

Ř  Tree Sales

72-09     A motion was made by King, seconded by Kilpatrick, not to participate in tree sales this year. Motion passed with all in favor.

 

Ř  Levy Watersheds

                Balances of each watershed account were not available at meeting time so this item was tabled to the December meeting.

 

Ř  Pheasants Forever Membership

73-09     King made a motion to pay the Associate Membership to Pheasants Forever. The motion was seconded by Kilpatrick and approved by all.

 

Ř  IPTV Membership

74-09     A motion was made by Kilpatrick, seconded by King to contribute $25.00 to the Iowa Public Television membership. Motion showed all in favor.

 

Ř  Insurance

75-09     The insurance renewal notice, due November 14, 2009, was received from Continental Western Group. Rates increased 28.6% from 2008. After discussion, it was decided that Grebert should check into other insurance companies for the same coverage at a better rate. The information will be presented at the December, 2009 meeting.

 

Ř  Drill

                Gross informed the board that Mills County SWCD has a drill (not a no-till drill) for sale. It is newer than the one owned by Fremont SWCD. Gross stated that the Mills County district purchased the drill for approximately $12,000.00 and thought the selling price was $9,000.00.  He felt that the drill presently owned by Fremont SWCD was getting some age on it and needing repairs and might be an opportunity to purchase a different one. Grebert will compile drill information for the December meeting.

 

Ř  Waubonsie Watershed Sub-District Meeting/Mills County Awards Banquet

                The Mills County awards banquet will be held November 12, 2009 beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Waubonsie Watershed Sub-District Meeting.  King plans to attend both the banquet and meeting. Kilpatrick will attend the sub-district meeting only.

 

 

SIGNED APPROVALS

        Conservation Plans

Carolyn Scott

Roger Reinert

 

Contracts/Contract Modifications       

 

        Cost-share Certification

               

        Maintenance Agreements

       

        LWPP Application/Amendment

        Larry Ratashak – Cancel per request of landowner

       

        Group Planning Request

                               

        Buffer Initiative GAX

               

        Buffer Initiative Maintenance Agreement

                                               

        Stewardship Initiative

               

        Cooperator Agreement

 

        Statement as to Soil Conservation Refund

               

        Application for Impoundment Structure Property Tax Exemption

               

        Information Items

  • Next Meeting – December 1, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
  • 2009 CDI proposed resolutions pre-conference voting results
  • Northey statement on impact of 10% across the board cut on Iowa Department of Agriculture
  • Memo from DNR via CDI – a survey regarding what resources are needed to improve water quality

 

MEETING ADJOURNED:  9:25 p.m.

 

 

 

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Secretary                                                                                                               Chairperson

 

Date Approved                    December 10, 2009