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Blue Earth County Soil and Water Conservation District
1160 South Victory Drive, Suite #3
Mankato, MN 56001
Board Meeting Minutes
February 5, 2009
Supervisors Present:
John Rollings, PR & I; Bill Gardner, Chairman; John Shanahan, Supervisor; Harold Loeffler, Sec/Treas;
Staff Present:
Jerad Bach, District Manager; Lynette Ziegler, Office Technician; John Billings, Maple River Tech; Michael Schultz, Big Cobb Tech
Guest Present:
Will Purvis, Co. Commissioner
Supervisor/Guests Absent:
Allen Marble, Vice Chairman; Ryan Braulick, Dist. Conservationist; Kip Bruender, Co. Commissioner
Proceedings:
Meeting called to order by Chairman, Gardner, at 4:10 pm.
Housekeeping:
Agenda: Office Technician Ziegler presented a revised agenda. Loeffler moved to approve the revised agenda, seconded by Gardner. Unless otherwise noted all voted yes.
Minutes: Rollings moved to approve the January 8, 2009 minutes, seconded by Loeffler. Unless otherwise noted all voted yes.
Treasurer’s Report: (see attached)
Balance on hand $ 30,642.91
Receipts $ 23,826.19
Disbursements $ 41,256.82 Total $ 13,212.28
Disbursements and receipts were reviewed and Supervisor monthly Per Diem/Expenses read. A motion was made by Rollings to pay Supervisors Per Diem/Expenses and to accept the Treasurer’s Report subject to audit, seconded by Shanahan. Unless otherwise noted all voted yes.
Open Communications:
Guest Speaker: Commissioner Purvis noted Commissioner Landkamer has been nominated for appointment as Director of the Rural Economic Development Commission. Purvis updated us on the Justice Center budget stating funds are on track with only a 1.7% cost above original budget, overage related to requirements added after the project was started. Purvis noted JD 48 is under review at this time by the County.
Maple River CWP: (see attached) Billings reported the deadline dates have been set and is working towards the end dates.
Big Cobb – 319 Grant: (see attached) Schultz reported a Beauford Watershed meeting will be held February 10th in Mapleton.
District Conservationist: (see attached) District Manager Bach reviewed District Conservationist Braulick’s report. Bach highlighted information on Woody Biomass feed stocks, Beauford Meeting, and Ag Nutrient Management Initiative Meeting.
District Manager: (see attached)
Committees:
Maple River Education Grant:
Faribault County SWCD Education Grant: Billings is requesting encumberment of $395.00 to be used to pay for the Ecology Bus training during Environmental Day Camp in Faribault County. Rollings moved to encumber $395.00, Loeffler seconded. Unless otherwise noted all voted yes.
Big Cobb – 319 Grant:
Contract#COBB-BMP-07-05: Minnesota Valley Lands, Inc., restoration of 90.1 acres of grassland, Schultz is requesting encumberment of $20,000.00 not to exceed 75% of cost of project. Loeffler moved to encumber $20,000.00, seconded by Rollings. Unless otherwise noted all voted yes.
GBERBA CWL Cost-Share:
Contract #CML CSA 07-07-01: Sue & Ann Lundquist: 3 water sediment control basins; District Manager Bach is requesting Cost-Share payment of $15,353.00 noting project is complete and signed by engineer Vogt. Rollings moved to make final payment of $15,353.00 for 3 water sediment control basins, seconded by Shanahan. Unless otherwise noted all voted yes.
Contract #CML CSA 07-01-02: Sue & Ann Lundquist: grass waterway; District Manager Bach is requesting payment of $2,709.00. Rollings moved to make final payment of $2,709.00, for a grass waterway, seconded by Loeffler. Unless otherwise noted all voted yes.
Native Buffer State Cost-Share:
Contract #NB1FY08: James Zarn; Native Planting of 30.1 acres to rejuvenate a 25 year old CRP site with a 25 species native seed mix. District Manager Bach is requesting encumberment of $10,125.00. Rollings moved to encumber $10,125.00, seconded by Gardner. Unless otherwise noted all voted yes.
Other Business:
CPR Training: District Manager Bach noted First Aid/CRP training is being offered to our staff and would like to participate in the event March 3, 2009 from 9-4:30, cost of $32.50 each. Rollings moved to pay costs and encourage all staff to attend, seconded by Shanahan. Unless otherwise noted all voted yes.
GBERBA Annual Meeting: District Manager Bach gave an overview of the Annual Meeting program that will be concentrating on the needs of our area to be held February 11, 2009. He encouraged all the supervisors to attend, Loeffler and Marble will attend along with staff.
Annual Report: District Manager Bach presented Annual Report summarizing highlights of 2008. Report will be submitted to BWSR.
Annual Work Plan: District Manager Bach requested approval of Annual Work Plan. Rollings moved to approve the Annual Work Plan and submit to BWSR, seconded by Loeffler. Unless otherwise noted all voted yes.
AgBMP Report: District Manager Bach presented a review of 2009 application for AgBMP funding. The 2008 year loans closed totaled $271,707.90. This year a total of 382,875.85 will be available for loans and we are requesting an additional $42,124.15.00, for a grand total of $425,000.00 for 2009. Money is available to finance conservation tillage, ag waste equipment and home septic systems at a 3% interest rate. District Manager Bach requested additional clarification of qualifying requirements for conservation tillage equipment. Loeffler moved that an AgBMP loan relating to a planter request will be applicable for only the attachment options added that concentrate on conservation practices, unless the planter is specifically related to a no-till practice, seconded by Rollings. Unless otherwise noted all voted yes.
Supervisors/Chairman: Rollings would like to have an arial map created for the Ag Conference Room with County Sections and drainage ditches highlighted. Gardner would like to participate with the 150th Anniversary of the Blue Earth County Fair. Loeffler will be attending the GBERBA meeting on February 11th. Shanahan will be attending the orientation for supervisors on February 26th. Goal setting meeting will be held February 19, 2009 at 4:30 pm. No additional comments by supervisors.
Adjourn:
A motion was made by Rollings and seconded by Loeffler to adjourn the meeting. Unless otherwise noted, all voted yes.
• Meeting adjourned 5:53 pm
• Next meeting will be held March 5, 2009
• Minutes submitted by Lynette Ziegler, Office Technician
Signature: ____________________________________________
Harold Loeffler, Secretary/Treasurer
Signature: ____________________________________________
William Gardner, Chairman
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