Nobles County Soil And Water Conservation District

The board reviewed and approved the agenda for the meeting. Discussions covered the Treasurer's Report and Bills Payable, totaling $86,017.64. Cost-share contracts and payments for FY22-MRWP and FY24 MRWP were approved. Reports were provided by the District Manager regarding current and upcoming projects, soil health updates, administrative matters including FMLA and the 2024 audit, technician activities such as water sampling, biologist updates on easements and site checks, and the District Conservationist's updates on EQIP and CSP applications. Reports from Watershed Districts and the County covered a pond hold, an administrator position posting, budget adoptions, and current county projects. New business included the transfer of funds within the FY24 MRWP grant and granting administrative signing authority to the Administrative Coordinator and District Manager for soil health practice contracts.

The Board of Supervisors reviewed and approved the agenda for the current meeting. Key financial discussions included the approval of the 2024 Audit findings and the Treasurer's Report, including Bills Payable for September 2025, totaling $53,247.08. The board approved several Cost-Share Contracts under the FY24 MRWP program and an amendment to one contract. Furthermore, two FY24-MRWP projects (FY24-MRWP-235 & FY24-MRWP-237) were canceled at the landowner's request. Approvals were granted for multiple 2025 Soil Health contracts and the AG Water Certification for Madison. Operational updates covered current and upcoming projects, environmental fair logistics, and the decision to approve $5 per student for bussing to the environmental fair. In new business, the board approved continuing the rental of the Olsen arena and Plaza for storage and approved costs for all staff to attend the 2025 BWSR Academy. Approval was also granted for staff and board members to attend the 2025 Annual Conference, including per diems and mileage.

The Board of Supervisors reviewed and approved the agenda for the meeting. Key discussions included the presentation and approval of the Treasurer's Report and Bills Payable for February 2025. The board approved several SWCD Cost Share contracts for shelterbelts. A request for $500 from Lincoln County for the Soil Health Tour was approved under FY24-MRWP - Education Outreach. Reports were provided by the District Manager, Administrative & Finance Coordinator, District Technician, Farmbill Biologist, and District Conservationist, covering topics such as grant reporting, policy updates, tree season status, and conservation program statuses. Old Business involved the review and approval of the Drill Cost Share Policy. New Business included approval to donate 300 trees for the Pheasants Forever Auction, discussion and approval of board per diems and expenses for Legislative Days, and approval of the 2025 Billable Rates. The board also moved to apply for the Federal Soil Health Grant and approved the Data Practice Policy.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. Key discussions included the review and approval of the Treasurer's Report and Bills Payable totaling $211,751.83. The board approved several Cost-Share Contracts and Payments under the FY24-MRWP program for various participants, as well as FY22 payments. Approvals were also granted for 2025 SWCD Cost Share payments related to Shelterbelt projects. Reports covered current and upcoming projects, soil health updates, the completion of the KLR audit, and ongoing FY22 & FY24 reporting for MRWP. The District Technician reported on planting, matting, and drone buffer checks. The Conservationist provided updates on EQIP practice certifications and an RCPP soil health grant meeting. In New Business, the board agreed to renew the agreement with Pheasants Forever and reviewed the BWSR reconciliation for FY22 MRWP funds, which was reported as good with minor training opportunities identified.

The Board of Supervisors reviewed and approved the agenda for the meeting. Key financial actions included the approval of the Treasurer's Report and Bills Payable totaling $25,799.60. The board voted to increase the SWCD Cost Share budget by $15,000.00 and subsequently approved several SWCD Cost Share contracts (Bolkema Shelterbelt and Kruger Shelterbelt). Numerous contracts for the FY24-MRWP Cost Share were also approved, covering Water Quality Riparian Buffer (WWY) and Water Storage (WSCB) projects for various landowners. Updates were provided on current and upcoming projects, including PRAP schedules, tree season status, CSP and EQIP projects, and a local work group planning session. Old business included finalizing the 2025 Annual Plan updates, pending Federal Soil Health Grant funds release. New business covered Local Work Group planning and MRWP grant updates.