Weed and Pest Board Minutes of January 20, 2017

Weed and Pest Board Minutes for 01-20-2017

Members Present: Jim Schroeder, Robert Heidgerken, Kenny Lee, Allen Olson, Dave                                   Fischbach

Members Absent: none

Others Present: Supervisor Nathan Jagim

Meeting called to order at 3:00pm by Chairman Lee. 

Minutes of October 18, 2016 meeting approved as presented.

OLD BUSINESS

• WEED BOARD APPOINTMENTS – Board appointments for 2017 will be the same as current members upon reappointment of Kenny Lee by the Meade Co. Board of Commissioners. 
• ELECTION OF OFFICERS – 

Chairman - Kenny Lee

Vice Chairman – Allen Olson

Secretary – Dave Fischbach

               Motion by Schroeder, 2nd by Heidgerken to cast unanimous ballot.  Motion carries.

• WEED & PEST MEETING BOARD MEETINGS – Meeting dates for 2017 were set as follows: Tuesday April 18th, Tuesday July 18th, and Tuesday October 17th.
• PRAIRIE DOG – Jagim reported on ongoing prairie dog poisoning.  Much discussion on PDs and landowners.  Jagim will begin the documentation process and prepare enforcement letters if necessary to send such letters. 

NEW BUSINESS

• KPI’s – Jagim reviewed KPI’s with the Board and answered questions regarding the budget.
• CONSERVATION LEADERS – Cons. Leaders meeting will be in Custer on Friday January 27th.  Mountain Pine Beetle and invasive species will be part of the discussion.  Jagim will attend.
• ANNUAL CONFERENCE – Annual Conference will be held in Huron on February 22-24.  Jagim and Zuercher will attend since two county representatives are required to attend to be eligible for State grants.
• ROW TREE REMOVAL – Jagim and Zuercher will be assisting the Hwy. Dept. with tree and shrub removal along the county roads.  They will be starting on Vanocker Road. 
• BLM RAC – Jagim received a letter informing him that he has been appointed to the BLM Resource Advisory Committee.  He will serve a three year term.
• USFS AGREEMENT – Jagim signed the Annual Agreement with the BHNF to treat invasive species for approximately $25,000.   

Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April, 18th 2017. 

Meeting adjourned @ 4:10 PM.

Respectfully,

Dave Fischbach