Beaverhead Conservation District

Meeting Minutes

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Call to order

Carl Malesich called to order the regular meeting of the Beaverhead Conservation District at 6:05 pm on April 21, 2016 at the USDA Conference Room.

Roll call

The following persons were present: Byron Martinell, JS Turner, Carl Malesich, Tom Miller, Rich Nordquist, Jamie Cottom, Katie Tackett, Kyle Tackett, Chris Carparelli, Kelly Rowe, Matt Jaeger, Jim Olson

Guests: Carl Miles, Jean Conklin

Absent: Bob Young, Jerry Meine

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

Approval of minutes from last meeting

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

Summary of Finances.

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

Guest

Jean Conklin was a guest and had questions regarding if permits would be needed if work had to be done on an old bridge and pipe across Rattlesnake Creek. The board advised that a 310 permit would be necessary.

310 Business

Big Hole- Jim Olson

310 Complaint Old Channel of Big Hole River near Wisdom. Jim Olson contacted landowner Stan Rasmussen and visited the site with Rich Nordquist and Byron Martinell on 04/18/2016. It was found that fill had been put in the stream at some point. Photos were taken of the site. Carl Miles indicated that he would be willing to help in the removal of the fill if the landowner would like.

Motion that complaint is valid and action is a violation of 310 law by Tom. In order to correct violation landowner will remove fill. Jamie Cottom will write the landowner a letter to provide notice of this decision. Second by Rich, motion carries.

Unpermitted Irrigation Structure on McVey Creek. Jim Olson reported that there was an unpermitted irrigation structure on McVey Creek on Fred Hirschey’s. The work looks good, but the project does need to be permitted.

Motion that there is a violation of an unpermitted project; in order to remedy the violation the landowner will submit all proper paperwork by Tom, 2nd by Rich. Motion carries.

Beaverhead- Matt Jaeger

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 Users Irrigation Co, Red Rock River- Channel work below Lima Dam

Motion to approve as submitted with final designs by Rich, 2nd by Byron. Motion carried, Tom abstained from vote.

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

Motion to approve pending final dimensions from applicant by Tom, 2nd by Byron. Motion carries unanimously.

BCD 1606- Rick Kuntz, Grasshopper Creek, Bridge Repair

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

BCD 1615- Emergency Permit, Ross Hansen, Big Sheep Creek Flume Repair

Motion to approve project as submitted with after photos by Rich, 2nd by Tom, motion carries unanimously.

Range Committee

No new report from range committee

Beaverhead Watershed Grants

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

Big Sky Watershed Corps

Chris Carparelli reported on grants he is working on for the BWC to begin to expand their work to the areas above the Clark Canyon Dam.

Motion to approve resolution supporting planning grant work by JS, 2nd by Tom, motion carried unanimously.

Administrator Report

Jamie Cottom reported on the CD employee meeting for Area VI held in Whitehall, work on 223 grant for monitoring kits, admin grant, and website. She would like permission and funding to attend the Range Form in Billings May 4-5.

Motion to fund Jamie to go to range forum by JS, 2nd by Tom. Motion carried.

Old Business

New Business

Motion to levy $160/month per employee through the permissive mill levy for a total of $170/month per employee for a health stipend by Tom, 2nd by JS, motion carried.

Upcoming Events:

04/26/2016- Beaverhead Watershed Committee Meeting- Fisheries Report

05/04-05/05/2016- Range Forum @ Billings

05/18/2016- Cloud Seeding Discussion w/ Idaho Power @ 4-H Building

05/21/2016- Beaverhead Watershed Committee Pint Night @ The Brewery

05/26/2016- 5th Grade Outdoor School, Rolling Rivers Trailer

06/23/2016- Range monitoring workshop w/ Forest Service and Jeff Mosley

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 pm by Tom 2nd by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

Minutes submitted by: Jamie Cottom

April Finance Report

BCD Checking
Balance 03/17/2016	$ 51,488.17
Income
3/21/2016	Interest Paid	$ 0.77
3/11/2016	Intuit (Quickbooks Reimbursement)	$ 599.00
3/18/2016	DNRC (Additional Admin Grant FY16)	$ 5,000.00
Expenses
2/18/2016	BWC Grants Transfer	$ (6,600.00)
2/29/2016	Montana Withholding	$ (179.00)
3/13/2016	IRS Tax Payment	$ (244.74)
3/17/2016	3420 Carl Malesich (Quickbooks Reimbursement)	$ (402.00)
3/17/2016	3421 Chris Carparelli (Family Farm Conference)	$ (300.00)
3/17/2016	3422 Wendy Weissmann (Quickbooks Training)	$ (675.00)
3/17/2016	3423 CenturyLink (Internet- Setup, etc)	$ (159.72)
3/17/2016	3424 MACD Dues	$ (1,478.30)
3/17/2016	3425 Jamie Cottom (35 reg, 4 hol, 10 sick)	$ (629.53)
3/17/2016	3426 Katie Tackett	$ (588.97)
Current Balance	$ 45,830.68
Bills to Pay
4/6/2016	EPAY Century Link	$ (31.98)
4/10/2016	EPAY IRS Tax Payment	$ (204.50)
4/21/2016	2427 MT UI Q1 2016	$ (19.73)
4/21/2016	2428 Jamie Cottom (Mar Payroll- 93 hrs)	$ (1,036.74)
4/21/2016	2429 Katie Tackett (March- 22 admin, 42 coord)	$ (918.35)
Anticipated Balance	$ 43,619.38
Outstanding Vacation and Sick Pay 04/01/2016
Jamie Cottom	Sick- 8.74 hrs x .25 Annual Leave- 48.38 hrs	$ (657.48)
Katie Tackett	Sick- 1 .72 hrs x.25 Annual Leave- 71.06 hrs	$ (1,530.47)
Final Balance of Available Funds	$ 41,431.44