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WINONA
COUNTY SWCD MINUTES
Ag Service
Center, Lewiston, MN
August 11,
2010
Meeting was called to order at 9:02 A.M. by Chairman
Rudie Spitzer.
Present were supervisors – Rudie Spitzer, Arlene
Nelson, John Bronk, Jim Riddle, and Tom Choinski.
Also present were –Jim Pomeroy, County Commissioner;
Mark Gernes, Winona County; Tim Terrill, Daryl Buck, Marlow Mielke, and
Brein Maki, SWCD; Sue Glende; NRCS; Naomi Corey, Rush-Pine; and Megan Kranz-McGuire,
WWJPB.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA –Jim made a motion to approve the
August 11, 2010 agenda adding under Cost-Share Salway (2 contracts), Bain,
Louks, Speltz, Buckbee, McGuire, and Fritz; Shoreland Buffer Ordiance and
Nitrate Testing under Old Business; and County Watershed Water Summit and
Supervisor Handbook discussion under New Business. Tom seconded it and
carried by affirmative votes.
CONSENT AGENDA – An addition to Bill’s Payable was made
to pay Naomi Corey $2,826.77 ($2,250 time and $576.75 mileage). John made a
motion to approve the Consent Agenda items as amended; Tom seconded it and
carried by affirmative votes.
Brein was encouraged to continue to use the Cash-Flow
spreadsheet added to the Finanical Packet.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT – Commissioner Pomeroy
update the Board on current County work; including the 2011 budget
development, phase retirement program, Zoning Ordinance, organizational
structure within the County, and the Water Plan coordination.
WINONA COUNTY PLANNING REPORT – Mark Gernes updated the
Board on current Board of Adjustments and Planning Commission requests.
There was discussion on the Shoreland Buffer program. Mark informed the
Board that they are working on researching and gathering factual
information. There have been internal discussions at the County. He
expressed his concerns regarding the District’s time and commitment level
for the program. The Board discussed ideas and concerns.
SENATOR SHARON ROPES – Senator Ropes addressed the
Board on her ideas of decisions and change. “Anyone affected by a decision
needs to be part of the conversation and decisions”, said Ropes. She asked
the District about how their budget has been affected by the State’s cuts.
There was discussion about Flood Recovery, Rural Preserve, 3/8th
Amendment, State’s Emergency Fund, and the 2012 Farm Bill.
D.C. REPORT –Sue Glende updated the board on current
NRCS workload, including CSP, CRP, EQIP contracts, and the DVD on the 75th
Year of NRCS.
WHITEWATER JPB REPORT – Megan handed out a report on
current WWJPB work. She reported on the County Water Plan draft relating to
Shoreland Buffers, CWL grants and grazing management opportunities, bacteria
reduction sampling, TMDL Civil Engagement job posting, and the Watershed
Restoration Project at Logan Creek final report summary.
SUPERVISOR REPORTS – No reports were given.
BWSR MEDIATOR REPORT – Don Buckhout was unable to
attend the meeting.
Tom made a motion to have a closed door meeting to
discuss Personnel; Jim seconded it and carried by affirmative votes. The
meeting was set up for August 16, 210 at 1:00 P.M. Tim will post
accordingly. Commissioner Pomeroy asked the Board to make sure it is legal.
COST SHARE
1.
Arlene made a motion to approve the amendment request for Feedlot
FY-09, #06 – Leroy Kronebusch to extend his contract completion date to
November 10, 2010. John seconded it and carried by affirmative votes.
2.
John made a motion to approve the amendment request for Feedlot
FY-09, #01 – Gary Buehler to extend his contract completion date to November
20, 2010. Jim seconded it and carried by affirmative votes.
3.
Arlene made a motion to approve the final payment for FL-09C, #18 –
Tim Fort for his shoreland and streambank repair. The total cost of the
project and final payment requested is $3,237.10. Jim seconded it and
carried by affirmative votes.
4.
Jim made a motion to cancel FL-08A, #13 – Lowell Goss. After further
technical review, no repair is required. Arlene seconded it and carried by
affirmative votes.
5.
Jim made a motion to approve the CWA Feedlot Cost-Share application
as written (14 applicants for a total of $717,527 in BWSR Cost-Share,
technical, administrative, and engineering grant request and $314,209 in Ag
BMP loan request. Tom seconded it and carried by affirmative votes.
6.
Arlene made a motion to approve the FY2011 BWSR Grant Agreement; John
seconded it and carried by affirmative votes.
7.
Jim made a motion to cancel FL-08B, #37 and FL-09B, #38 – Elden
Salwey for sediment basin and diversion repair at the landowner’s request.
John seconded it and carried by affirmative votes.
8.
Arlene made a motion to approve the final payment for FL-08B, #34 –
Bob Bain for sediment basin repair. Total cost of this project is
$6,395.00. Other funding is $733.30. Payment requested is $5,661.60. Jim
seconded it and carried by affirmative votes.
9.
Jim made a motion to approve the final payment for FL-09D, #02 –
Richard Louks for sediment basin repair. The total cost of the project and
payment requested is $67,774.09. Arlene seconded it and carried by
affirmative votes.
10.
Arlene made a motion to approve 2011 State Cost-Share application for
Bruce Speltz for a new sediment basin (eligible for up to 75% Cost-Share).
The total estimate for this project is $32,700.00 and other funding sources
are working with this project. The total Cost-Share requested is
$2,025.00. Jim seconded it and carried by affirmative votes.
11.
Arlene made a motion to approve the 2011 State Cost-Share application
for Steve Buckbee for a new sediment basin (eligible for up to 75%
Cost-Share). The total estimate for this project is $10,450.00 and other
funding sources are working with this project. The total Cost-Share
requested is $854.00. Jim seconded it and carried by affirmative votes.
12.
John made a motion to approve the Cost-Share application
(FL-09C/FL-09D) for Lavern Fritz for Streambank protection. The total
estimate for the project is $45,045.00. This project is eligible for 100%
Cost-Share. Arlene seconded it and carried by affirmative votes.
13.
John made a motion to approve the Cost Share application (FL-09D) for
Kathleen McGuire for streambank protection. The total estimate for the
project is $98,187.50. This project is eligible for 100% Cost-Share. Jim
seconded it and carried by affirmative votes.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
John made a motion to approve the 2010 District Capacity Report as
presented in the Board packet. Tom seconded it and carried by affirmative
votes.
2.
Arlene made a motion to approve David Walch of Altura as the 2010
Winona County Outstanding Conservationist of the Year. Tom seconded it and
carried by affirmative votes.
3.
The Shoreland Buffer discussion was discussed during the Planning
Report. No action was taken.
4.
Brein reported on the Free Nitrate Testing clinic that was held on
Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 2-7:00 P.M. at the Ag Service Center. There
were over 96 tests done.
NEW BUSINESS
1. The
board discussed the changes in MN Statute – Section 273.114 sub. 1-2
regarding the Rural Preserve. No action was taken.
2. The
board discussed the District Manager Interaction Policy. The Employee
Handbook was sent to the County Attorney. It was not returned to John Bronk.
Tim will send a copy of the present (current) Employee Handbook to Jim.
MISCELLANEOUS DISTRICT NEWS
AND INFORMATION
1. Tim gave
an update report on the MRB; including $37,500 technical assistance money.
Naomi gave an update on her activities.
2. Tim
reported on all the truck quotes, pricing, and warranties. Tom made a
motion to buy the new truck. Jim seconded it and carried by affirmative
votes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
ADJOURNMENT – Jim made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. John seconded it and carried by affirmative votes.
Meeting adjourned at 1:34 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by:
Tom Choinski, Secretary of the Board
WINONA
COUNTY SWCD
SPECIAL
MEETING MINUTES
Ag Service
Center, Lewiston, MN
August 16,
2010
Meeting was called to
order at 1:00 P.M. by Chairman Rudie Spitzer.
Present were supervisors
– Rudie Spitzer, John Bronk, Tom Choinski, Arlene Nelson, and Jim Riddle.
Also present were –Tim
Terrill, SWCD.
I.
Review & Discuss Partner Survey
a.
Each Board Supervisor gave their comments concerning their thoughts
about the survey. No action was taken.
II.
Discuss the Employee Handbook
a.
After discussing the Employee Handbook verses the Winona County
employee handbook the Board noted differences.
b.
A motion was made by John and seconded by Tom to contact an attorney
to review the SWCD Employee Handbook and the Winona County handbook then
revise the SWCD handbook. The attorney selected will also have knowledge
and experience in dealing with employee conflict in order to help resolve
personnel issues.
III.
Discussion of work hours
ADJOURNMENT – Jim made a
motion to adjourn the meeting. Arlene seconded it and carried by
affirmative votes.
Meeting adjourned at
4:24 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
by:
Tom Choinski, Secretary
of the Board
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