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CCNRD

July 6

Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD)

July 6, 2021 Regular Board Meeting & Budget Hearing Minutes

CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:10 pm by Chairman Wayne Garman at the Sundance USDA Service Center.

ATTENDANCE

Board: Wayne Garman, Lily Altaffer, Kim Fundaun, Wanda Burget,

Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Jake Blackstone, Carmen Horne-McIntyre (Call in)

OPEN ISSUES TO DISCUSS

NRCS Update Conservation plans were signed by the Board for NRCS.

Program Update by Carmen

Ms. McIntyre presented three contracts for approval. Ms. Altaffer made a motion to approve two contracts CCNRD070621IC and CCNRD070621WR. Ms. Burget seconded. Motion carried.

One contract was presented to change a windmill to a solar pump. Mr. Fundaun made a motion to approve the conversion on contract CCNRD070621ER. Ms.Altaffer seconded. Motion carried. Sampling sites were discussed as alternative sites may need to be considered. The numbers were low on the first sampling event, which could be due to the dry conditions. The sampling season may be extended into October this year.

Conservation Field Tech update by Jake

Mr. Blackstone made a visit to Keyhole to visit with Wade Henderson about the algal blooms. Mr. Blackstone has been working on a BMP letter to send to producers as well as the early planning for a wildflower project in Hulett to benefit pollinators and butterflies. He will be attending the WQ field training day on July 22 in Buffalo. Ms. Anderson and Mr. Blackstone have been working with Mr. Litzel of Weed and Pest on creating a weed bounty program.

Program Update by Sarah

Ms. Anderson reported that the last bark beetle grant was closed out last week and the final report was sent on Friday. Ms. Anderson is reaching out to landowners and past interested parties in the Pine Ridge Rd. area for the BLM Pine Ridge Rd Fuels Reduction project. The WUI project proposal is still in the works. CAFA projects in the Black Buttes area are now stalled due to the Ips beetle and fire danger.

Office Manager Update by Bridget

Ms. Helms updated the board on office activities. All state funding criteria for the August deadline has been met.

Local Issues

ONEOK Reclamation was discussed. Ms. Anderson has visited with several landowners and Commissioner Whalen.

Financials

Reconciliation Reports The Quickbooks reconciliation reports were prepared by Ms. Helms and the bank statement was opened by Ms. Burget and the reconciliation reports were verified and signed by the Board.

Approve June 1 and June 30th Minutes A motion was made by Ms. Altaffer to approve the minutes for June 1 and June 30, 2021 as presented. Ms. Burget seconded. Motion carried.

Board Vacancy for the Urban position remains. We will advertise at the County Fair booth.

NEW ISSUES TO DISCUSS

Budget Approval The Final FY 2022 Budget was presented by Ms. Helms. Board discussion. A motion to approve the FY 2022 Final Budget as presented was made by Ms. Burget and seconded by Mr. Fundaun. Motion carried.

Salvation Subdivision Review The subdivision review was prepared and presented by Ms. Helms. A motion to approve the Salvation Subdivision Review was made by Ms. Altaffer and seconded by Ms. Burget. Motion carried.

Electronics Recycling Fees were discussed. No changes to the fee schedule will be made this year; it will remain at 100 pounds free and $0.35 per pound over 100 pounds. Advertising will take place on the radio, newspaper, and at the county fair booth. Ms. Helms was able to contact and secure several sponsorships.

Fair Booth The fair booth will be set up from July 28 until July 31. Staff will be present as much as possible. Brochures, handouts, electronics recycling, and board vacancy will be advertised.

TIME OFF REQUESTS for all employees were approved.

MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Ms. Burget at 1:52 pm.

Office Manager Signature:

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Chairman Signature:

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