CALL TO ORDER & ATTENDANCE:  Chairman Pete Woll called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in the conference room with the following Supervisors, being a quorum of the Board, in attendance:  Woll, Daniel Bangeman, Frank De Kort, Ronald Buentemeier, and Ken Meckel.  Also in attendance were Shirley Harrison, FCD Associate Supervisor; Larry Van Rinsum, Patti Mason and Ginger Kauffman, FCD staff; Mark Deleray, MFW&P; Mark Pitman, APEC, Inc.; Pete Rice & Inson Eliason, Riverside Marina; Eric Hurst; Mike Fraser; Fred Storham, Marina Cay Resort; Herb Koenig; and Ken Miller, OASIS.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Chairman:    Frank De Kort made a motion “to nominate Dan Bangeman as Chairman for 2008.”  Ronald Buentemeier moved nominations cease.  Ken Meckel seconded.  Motion carried.
Vice-Chairman:    Dan Bangeman made a motion “to nominate Frank De Kort as Vice-Chairman for 2008.”  Ronald Buentemeier moved nominations cease.  Dan Bangeman seconded.  Motion carried.
Secretary/Treasurer:    Dan Bangeman made a motion “to nominate Ken Meckel as
            Secretary/Treasurer for 2008.”  Frank De Kort moved nominations cease.  
            Pete Woll seconded.  Motion carried.

MINUTES: Frank De Kort made a motion “to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2007 310-meeting as presented.”   Dan Bangeman seconded.  Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Dan Bangeman introduced Eric Hurst, who is a retired biologist and was interested in observing.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following mail was received in the FCD office:
    1.    Letter from MACD regarding 2008 dues.
    2.    Letter from Michelle Miller; a student the FCD sponsored for the 2007
        Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp.
    3.    Email from Laurie Zeller regarding elections, nominating petitions, and
        supervisor terms.
    4.    A Membership Application “form” from “Agriculture In Montana
        Schools”.  Discussion held.  Dan Bangeman made a motion “to pay the $25.00
        and become a non-voting member of Ag in Montana Schools.”  Frank De Kort
        seconded.  Motion carried.

FINANCIAL:  The following bills were reviewed:
1.    Daily Interlake $620.00
2.    Walter Graves $1175.00
3.    Allen Zimmerman $112.00
Dan Bangeman made a motion “to approve the bills as presented.”  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.

As the business meeting scheduled for December 24, 2007, was cancelled, the following bills were paid on 12/21/2007.
1.    Blue Cross/Blue Shield $1734.80
2.    Byte Savvy $50.00
3.    Centurytel $256.18
4.    Extension Communications $8.00
5.    Pixel Solutions $150.00
6.    VISA $1657.64
7.    Pitney Bowes Reserve Acct $300.00
8.    MCI $24.53
Ken Meckel made a motion “to approve the bills as paid.”  Dan Bangeman seconded.  Motion carried.

BOARD BUSINESS:
BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
1.    Flathead County Planning Board: Frank De Kort was appointed 10/22/2007.
2.    Flathead Basin Commission: Ken Meckel made a motion “to appoint Dan Bangeman.”  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.  
3.    Flathead County Weed Board: Dan Bangeman made a motion “to appoint Pete Woll.”  Ken Meckel seconded.  Motion carried.
4.    Legislative Committee: Ken Meckel made a motion “to appoint Dan Bangeman”.  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.
5.    Education Committee:  Dan Bangeman made a motion “to appoint Ken Meckel, Shirley Harrison and Patti Mason.”  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.
6.    Whitefish Planning Board:  Ken Meckel was appointed 11/5/2007.

(New) NATURAL STREAMBED APPLICATIONS & VIOLATIONS – set on-site inspections:

DORES/FL2008004/Swan River/dock (Woll) – An on-site inspection was set for Thursday, January 24, 11:30 AM at the site.  Note:  This on-site will have to be re-scheduled for after February 10, 2008.

GATZKE/FL2008002/Cedar Creek/stream crossing (Buentemeier) – Discussion held.  Ronald Buentemeier made a motion “to waive the on-site and approve the application as submitted, per Ronald Buentemeier’s and Mark Deleray’s team member reports.”  Dan Bangeman seconded.  Motion carried.  Note: An amended motion will be made at the 1/28/2008 business meeting.

JOHNSON/FL2008003/Swims Creek/stream crossing etc (Woll) – An on-site inspection was set for Thursday, January 24, 9:00 AM at the site.  

LONE PINE DEV/FL2008001/Unnamed/overflow channel (De Kort) – An on site inspection was set for Thursday, January 17, 8:45 AM at the site.  
Flathead CD 1/14/2008 310-meeting minutes

(New) NATURAL STREAMBED APPLICATIONS & VIOLATIONS – continued:
MARINA CAY HO/FL2007117/Swan River/boat docks/tabled 12/10/07 for new info (Woll) – Discussion held.  Pete Woll made a motion “to table the application until the February 310-meeting, per request of the homeowners.”  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.

NELSON/FL2007119/Flathead River/bank stabilization, flood protection (Woll) – Discussion held.  Pete Woll made a motion “to put the application into the file as documentation that Greg Nelson was in.  An on-site was held 12/13/2007; no work at this time.”  Dan Bangeman seconded.  Motion carried.

RICE/FL2008005/Flathead River/commercial marine facility, docks, ramps (Bangeman) – An on-site inspection was set for Thursday, January 24, 10:00 AM at the site.


NATURAL STREAMBED APPLICATIONS & VIOLATIONS:

BRAY/FL2007110/Flathead River/dock (Bangeman):  Dan Bangeman informed the board that Floodplain would not issue a permit unless an engineer would sign off on the dock; however, Floodplain has agreed to issue a permit after talking with Dan.

FLAT RV RNCH/FL2007121V/Flathead River/reported violation (Buentemeier) – Discussion held.  Ronald Buentemeier made a motion “to send the standard letter to the alleged violator for a response.”  Dan Bangeman seconded.  Motion carried.

GOLF/FL2007047/Flathead River/dock/meeting date re: arbitration (De Kort) – Discussion held.  Frank De Kort made a motion “to table, until further notice from the applicant.”  Dan Bangeman seconded.  Motion carried.

KOENIG FARM/FL2007038/Stillwater River/bk stabil, remove logs (Bangeman) – Discussion held.  Dan Bangeman made a motion “to modify the permit to allow the landowner to cut, with a chainsaw, and remove as much material as he can; then hire a blaster to blast out as much material as can.  Work will be completed by end of February.”  Ronald Buentemeier seconded.  Motion carried.   Mark Deleray, FW&P, will contact DEQ regarding 318.

MAGSTADT/FL2007066/Flathead River/mod request – roof over dock (Woll) – An on-site inspection was set for Thursday January 24, 9:30 AM at the site.

MARINA CAY EST/FL2007045/Swan River/permit mod request (Woll) – Discussion held.  Ronald Buentemeier made a motion “to approve the modification per the design dated January 4, 2008, per the caveat, if other agencies approve, to leave the wall in place behind the new wall.”  Dan Bangeman seconded.  Motion carried.

REGAL PTNRSHP/FL-110-2006/Swan River/permit mod request (Woll) – Discussion held.  Dan Bangeman made a motion “to approve the modification per the design dated January 4, 2008, per the caveat, if other agencies approve, to leave the wall in place behind the new wall.  The permit is extended to March 1, 2009.”  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.  

SPOKLIE/FL2007086/Unnamed/stream cross, culvert, fill, ext request (Buentemeier) – Discussion held.  Ronald Buentemeier made a motion “to approve a one-year extension to February 1, 2009, per request.”  Ken Meckel seconded.  Motion carried.
Flathead CD 1/14/2008 310-meeting minutes

SUNDANCE/FL2007011/Flathead River/bk stabil, flood prot, fill, ext request (De Kort) – Discussion held.  Frank De Kort made a motion “to approve a one-year extension.”  Dan Bangeman seconded.  Motion carried.

UNDERDAHL/Cedar Creek:  Ronald Buentemeier informed the board that the FCD office received copies of letters stating that culverts were installed without a permit.  No formal complaint form was filed.  Discussion held.  Ken Meckel made a motion “to have Larry Van Rinsum contact Peter Steele, Flathead County Attorney’s office, for recommendations at the next 310-meeting.”  Dan Bangeman seconded.  Motion carried.  


NATURAL STREAMBED APPLICATIONS & VIOLATIONS – tabled/hold:

NEUHARTH/FL-002-2003/Flathead Rv/rip rap, prmt viol/correct to be cmpltd by 5/15/08: No new information.

SELDERS/FL2007112V/Whale Creek/complaint/tabled until 7/2008: No new information.

THOMPSON/FL-100-2005/Bales Creek/permit violation/Wtrshd Consult doing plan: No new information.

THOMPSON/FL2007022V/Bales Creek/reported violation/ Wtrshd Consult doing plan: No new information.


NEW BUSINESS:

AR’s & TEAM MEMBER REPORT UPDATES: Discussion held regarding revisions to the Adopted Rules in preparation for public hearing.  

ED MINI-GRANT – need FCD Chairman signature:  Discussion held.  Dan Bangeman made a motion “to accept the Grant Agreement for DNRC Grant #223-08-2999 and have the Chairman sign as of 12/28/2007.”  Ken Meckel seconded.  Motion carried.

COST-SHARE PROGRAM (set date for ranking applications): Larry Van Rinsum informed the board the applications will be ranked and asked if any supervisors were interested in helping.  Dan Bangeman volunteered.  This will be discussed at the business meeting.

N AM GREEN (bank stabilization product) MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: Larry Van Rinsum informed the FCD board that a meeting will be held with North American Green company on January 23, 2008, 2:30 PM in the USDA conference room.  After the presentation, a field trip will be held at the Vo-Ag.  Roger Marsonette, NRCS engineer, will attend the on-site.

WORK PLAN – The FCD Board requested office staff come up with a proposal for a biannual plan & submit to board at the business meeting.

The next business-meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 28, 2008, 7:00 P.M. in the conference room of the USDA building at 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell.

ADJOURNMENT: Frank De Kort made a motion “to adjourn.”  Ken Meckel seconded.  Motion carried.  As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.

Submitted By:




Ginger Kauffman
Administrator

Minutes approved by motion made on __2/11/2008_____  ____Daniel Bangeman_________________
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