Beaverhead Conservation District

Meeting Minutes

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Call to order

Byron Martinell called to order the regular meeting of the Beaverhead Conservation District at 6:05 pm on February 18, 2016 at the USDA Conference Room.

Roll call

The following persons were present: Byron Martinell, JS Turner, Jerry Meine, Carl Malesich, Tom Miller, Rich Nordquist, Jamie Cottom, Katie Tackett, Matt Jaeger

Guests- Tanner Lagge, Craig Cornell, Chris Mehring, Lindsay Schmitt

Absent: Bob Young

Motion to excuse absences by JS 2nd by Carl, motion carried unanimously.

Approval of minutes from last meeting

Motion to approve the January minutes as submitted by JS 2nd by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

Summary of Finances.

Motion to approve the summary of finances as presented by Tom 2nd by JS, motion carried unanimously.

Guest

Lindsay Schmitt reported on the Winter Grazing Seminar hosted by Lake County CD on February 2-3rd, 2016. The seminar was well attended with excellent speakers.

310 Business

Big Hole- Jim Olson

310 Complaint Big Hole River near Wisdom. Jim Olson contacted Carl Miles, complainant, and visited the site. After reviewing his report, supervisors advised that Jim Olson contact land owner to set up an actual site visit to determine exactly what was done. Jim requested this item remain on the agenda until resolved.

BCD 1603- Southwest Montana Telephone, Squaw Creek, Utility Work

Motion to approve as submitted by Carl, 2nd by JS. Motion carried unanimously.

Beaverhead- Matt Jaeger

BCD 1601- Heartland Holdings- Beaverhead River- Fish habitat on side channel.

Work was completed prior to the conservation district receiving designs as specified in the team member report. Motion to remedy violation by providing BCD the designs in the team member report by Jerry, 2nd by Carl. Motion carried, Tom Miller abstained from vote.

BCD 1602- Evan Huntsman- Red Rock River, Jack Leg Diversion

Decision will be put off until next month when design and inspection are complete.

BCD 1604- Water Useres Irrigation Co, Red Rock River- Channel work below Lima Dam

Decision will be put off until next month when design and inspection are complete.

BCD 1605- Craig Cornell, Tully Ditch, Stream and Bank Stabilization

Decision will be put off until next month when design and inspection are complete.

BCD 1606- Rick Kuntz, Grasshopper Creek, Bridge Repair

Decision will be put off until next month when design and inspection are complete.

Range Committee

No new report from range committee

Beaverhead Watershed Grants

Motion to pay bills associated with grants by Tom 2nd by JS motion carried unanimously. See attached grant minutes for details.

The Big Hole Watershed will be hosting an informational meeting on Cloud Seeding, Beaverhead Watershed Committee will be a partner in hosting this meeting.

Big Sky Watershed Corps

No report at this meeting.

Administrator Report

Area VI Quickbooks training for administrators will be held in Dillon on March 11.

Area VI Conservation Districts Employee Meeting will be March 30th in Whitehall.

Old Business

New Business

Upcoming Events:

03/09/2016- Beaverhead Watershed Committee Planning Meeting 9-4 @ DNRC Conference Room.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm by Tom 2nd by Carl, motion carried unanimously.

Minutes submitted by: Jamie Cottom

February Finance Report

BCD Checking
Balance 01/21/2016	$ 51,622.01
Income
1/25/2016	Interest Paid	$ 1.00
12/22/2015	State of MT (MACD Convention Reimbursement)	$ 555.33
1/6/2016	State of MT (MACD Convention Reimbursement)	$ 410.95
Expenses
12/14/2015	Intuit Quickbooks Payroll Subscription	$ (599.00)
1/21/2016	IRS Tax Payment	$ (393.12)
1/21/2016	3411 Jamie Cottom Payroll(44 reg, 4 hol, 10 sick)	$ (682.55)
1/21/2016	3412 Katie Tackett Payroll (26.5 reg, 2 hol, 15 sick)	$ (630.91)
1/21/2016	3413 MT Unemployment Q4 2015	$ (24.45)
1/21/2016	3414 Jerry Meine (Meal Reimburse)	$ (33.75)
Current Balance	$ 50,225.51
Bills to Pay
2/18/2016	IRS Tax Payment	$ (226.58)
2/18/2016	3415 Jamie Cottom (30 reg, 4 hol, 10 sick)	$ (527.48)
2/18/2016	3416 Katie Tackett (60 reg, 4 hol)	$ (932.65)
2/18/2016	3417 NACD (Dues)	$ (150.00)
2/18/2016	3418 HDR Engineering, Inc. (310 Workshop)	$ (1,551.20)
2/18/2016	3419 Jamie Cottom (310 Workshop)	$ (31.15)
Anticipated Balance	$ 46,806.45
Outstanding Vacation and Sick Pay 02/01/2016
Jamie Cottom	Sick- 12.19 hrs x .25 Annual Leave- 40.20 hrs	$ (562.22)
Katie Tackett	Sick- 105.90 hrs x.25 Annual Leave- 65.04 hrs	$ (1,418.48)
Final Balance of Available Funds	$ 44,825.75