Green Mountain Conservation
District
Draft Minutes of Meeting
(to be approved 07/21/10)
June 16, 2010
Meeting called to order at 7:00
P.M.
Supervisors Present
Kent Wilby
Jay Stuckey
Bill Naegeli
Dennis Schwehr
Associate Supervisors
Jackie Nichols
Cal Ryder
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Employees
Jean
Dunn, District Administrator
Leona Gollen, Bookkeeper/Grant Adm.
Advisors
Jon Hanson, FWP
Visitors
Teri Burt Zane Onofrey
Tracey Dean John T. Onofrey
Jacob Dean Michelle Onofrey
Alana Dettwiler Dusty Dettwiler
Frank & Jane Dibert
Ben Traver |
Minutes from May 19, 2009
A motion to approve as
submitted by Bill, 2nd by Jay. Motion Carried
Financial Report
Leona reviewed the financial report (attached). A motion
was made by Jay, 2nd by Dennis to approve as submitted.
Motion carried. Jean reported on communication with
Blackfoot regarding the monthly billing charges. It was
discovered that Blackfoot had been charging GMCD for a
second line. A credit for $97.20 has been issued for
over-charges the past three years. They will continue to
look back prior to three years to see if there needs to
be additional credits issued. Leona will follow up on
the internet charges.
Administrator’s Report:
Jean reported on several discussion points from the May
25th Area V administrator meeting, where during those
discussions it seemed prudent for GMCD to reconsider
their MACD dues. A motion was made by Jay, 2nd by Bill
to pay $100/per month as the budget allows. Motion
carried. Another topic related to the “pre-need” rip
rap” issues and possible expansion of 310 jurisdictional
area. After general discussion the Board was not
inclined to want to take on additional jurisdictional
areas but rather deal with the actual results once they
occurred. Jean will advise Laurie on the Board’s
discussion. There was also discussion on GMCD Board
preferences for the time, topic and format for the
October 7th MACD Area V meeting. They preferred a
mid-morning starting time as well as elimination of
agency oral reports and also the agency panel discussion
with each district submitting a list of specific issues
their particular district wants to have considered for
group discussion with the panel.
GMCD Website: (www.greenmountaincd.org)
The Board reviewed the website report submitted by Ron.
Jean read Ron’s explanation of a “unique visitor” to the
website. The Board is continued to be surprised at the
number of “hits” that are made on the GMCD website.
NRCS Report:
Don provided a written
report (attached)
LCFWG Watershed Report:
(See attached)
FWP Report:
Jon reported on the recent meeting with DEQ relative to
the Lower Clark Fork TMDL draft report being worked on
now. Additionally, there was extensive discussion
relative to the recent requests from the USACE for 310
applications to be provided and considered for potential
404 permit requests. After consideration of various ways
to be cooperative with the USACE and also appropriately
handle 310 applications, it was decided that the 310
decision letters will be copied to the USACE on a
regular basis and continue to advise 310 permit
applicants that they may also need to pursue a 404
permit for their project. Jean will notify Christina
Schroeder, Missoula USACE office of this plan.
Old Business:
Building Repair Project: Jean reported that the
gravel and dirt part of the project was completed. We
need to decide where and how to place the GMCD sign and
also schedule a carpet cleaning for the final tasks in
this project.
No-Till Drill/Gopher-Getter: Bill, Leona and Jean
discussed the various drill users, who had paid and who
had not paid. Bill will contact Baxter and Flockerzi to
determine their uses of the drill. Leona will send a
bill to Hannum (for the second use of the drill),
Pomeranke and Schenevar for his un-paid use from last
year.
Resource Camp Sponsorship: Doug Padden contacted
the office asking if GMCD could contribute toward the
sponsorship of his daughter Angie to the Lubrecht camp.
A motion was made by Bill, 2nd by Dennis to appropriate
$50 for Angie’s camp registration IF she contacted GMCD
directly with a request for help with the camp expenses.
Motion carried. Jean will let Doug know that Angie needs
to make the request herself.
New Business:
10-Minute Training: Open Meeting Act: none provided
Meeting with RC&D: Jean reported that Sue Sutherland
agreed to work with the Noxon Envirothon team and wanted
GMCD participation. A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
June 24th 10:00 a.m. at the GMCD office to begin this
project. Sue will also advise GMCD of “resource
opportunities” available through RC&D. Dennis and Kent
will attend, along with Jean, Teri Burt, Sue and Ruth
Watkins.
Subdivision Review:
Carsten: Cabinet Gorge LLC Minor Subdivision (Heron)
Dennis reviewed the preliminary EA received and after
general discussion, it was decided that more definitive
information was needed before a response could be made
to the County Commissioners and Planner.
Time Allowed for comments from the Public not
already on the agenda:
There were no comments from the public.
310 Activity
SW-05-10 Yates/Jopling Bull River Bridge
Tabled
No additional information has been submitted.
SW-07-10 Dibert Clark Fork River (TF Res.)
Access Tabled
At the site meeting the applicant/landowner became aware
of other possible designs and has decided to re-submit a
new design that has not yet been received. A motion to
table was made by Bill, 2nd by Dennis. Motion carried.
SW-08-10 Salish Shores HOA Clark Fork River (TF
Res.) Request for 10-year Maint. Approved
A motion to accept as a project was made by Bill, 2nd by
Jay. Motion Carried. A motion to approve was made by
Jay, 2nd by Bill. Motion carried with Dennis abstaining.
SW-09-10 Slater Clark Fork River (TF Res.)
Access/Dock Accepted
as Project
After review of the application. A motion was made by
Bill, 2nd by Dennis to accept as a project. Jean will
contact the landowner to see when he would be available
for a site meeting.
SW-20-09 Request for modification of Design
and Contractor Approved
Gene Jopling requested that he be named the contractor
for the Smith dock project and also proposed a different
installation of the dock. A motion was made by Bill, 2nd
by Jay to approve the dock installation modification.
Motion carried.
SW-32-09 Avista Blue Slide Boat Ramp Request
for modification Approved
Gene Jopling submitted a modification of the dock
configuration at the Blue Slide boat launch. A motion
was made by Bill, 2nd by Jay, to approve the proposed
modification. Motion Carried.
SW-21-09 Avista Finley Flats Dike Request for
extension Approved
Nate provided an update on this project and requested a
one-year extension to complete the project. A motion was
made by Bill, 2nd by Dennis to extend this permit to
July 15, 2011. Motion carried.
SW-22-09 Avista Blacktail Bay/Flats Wetland
Enhancement Request for Extension Approved
Nate provided an update on this project and requested a
one-year extension to complete the project. A motion was
made by Jay, 2nd by Bill to extend this permit to July
15, 2011. Motion carried.
SW-28-09 Avista Wood Duck/Bull River Wetland
Enhancement Request for Extension Approved
Nate provided an update on this project and requested a
one-year extension to complete the project. A motion was
made by Jay, 2nd by Bill to extend this permit to July
15, 2011. Motion carried. There was additional
discussion relative to the need for a maintenance
permit. It was decided that proposed additional
activities for re-vegetation would be above the
streambank and would not need a 310 permit.
Cochran Vermilion Mining Claim Site Visit
scheduled
After general discussion brought to the Board with an
email from Clint Sestrict (USFS) and Jon Hanson, it was
decided to schedule an initial site visit to the Cochran
mining claim on Vermilion within the next couple of
days, as soon as Jon Hanson (FWP), Kent, Jay and Clint
Sestrich (USFS) can get together. They want to have a
look at the site to get a better idea of what activity
has taken place before they continue with scheduling a
site visit with Mr. Cochran. Jon Hanson explained that
Cochran permission was not needed to be on the site
because it was an unpatented claim located on USFS
property. Once a determination has been made as to the
actual activity having occurred, GMCD will determine if
further action is needed and, if so, then contact Mr.
Cochran by letter to explain what they have found and
set a time for him to meet at the site.
Motion to adjourn at 9:00 made by Dennis, 2nd by
Bill. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted:
Approved:
Cyndie Wilby Kent Wilby
Substitute Secretary Chairman
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