Crook County Natural Resource District

Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD)

October 3rd Regular Board Meeting Minutes

CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:00 pm by Vice Chairman Lily Altaffer at the Sundance USDA Service Center.

ATTENDANCE

Board: Lily Altaffer, Kim Fundaun, Casey Devish, Wanda Burget

Employees: Bridget Helms, Jessica Halverson, Sarah Anderson, Carmen Horne-McIntyre (Call)

MONTHLY UPDATES

A. Water Quality Program Updates by Carmen & Jessica

Jessie showed the Board the sampling results from the first two events. The last sampling events for this year are scheduled in 2 weeks. New for this year we are sampling Mule Creek and Wind Creek for nutrients. Keyhole Reservoir now has harmful cyanobacterial bloom advisories for Wind Creek and Rocky Point. Jessie inspected a recently completed project that will be reviewed for payment in November. Work on the UAC grant will begin as the first $2500 has been received. Carmen has talked to Jessica Crowder for potential dates for an easement workshop. Potential dates will be November 29 or December 13 from 5-8 pm.

B. Forestry Program Update Sarah has attended several meetings, including the Woody Encroachment Summit, the BLM site tour final inspection on Pine Ridge Rd projects, NFAB and BH Forest Resiliency Partnership meetings. She met with WACD about the USFWS sage grouse project and will do site visits next week. Projects are moving forward on the CAFA agreement, 38 acres contract drafted. A few other projects being worked through.

C. Office Manager Update by Bridget E-cycling recap: The electronics recycling events served over 100 residents, and over 7,500 pounds of waste was collected. The final bill has not been received yet, when it is final numbers will be presented.

Bridget has received two minor subdivision reviews this month. All documentation due to the Department of Audit has been submitted.

D. Financials A motion to pay the bills was made by Wanda and seconded by Kim. Motion carried. All checks were signed, and the reconciliation reports prepared by Bridget were reviewed and signed.

E. Approve September 5th Minutes A motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Kim and seconded by Wanda. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Vehicle Discussion The explorer needs new tires to be safe to drive and the Tahoe will need new tires as well. Staff will get quotes for tires.

B. Convention Bridget is working on new accommodations for those going to convention. Silent and Live Auction items are needed if anyone has any ideas for items.

Time off requests were approved.

OTHER BUSINESS

Public Officer Training will begin next month at the end of the November meeting.

Motion to adjourn was made by Wanda at 1:26 pm and seconded by Casey.

Office Manager Signature:

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Chairman Signature:

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