CALL TO ORDER & ATTENDANCE: Chairman Daniel Bangeman 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:  Bangeman, Frank De Kort, Ken Meckel, Ronald Buentemeier, James Kehoe, and Pete Woll.  Also in attendance were Shirley Harrison, FCD Associate Supervisor; Larry Van Rinsum, Patti Mason and Ginger Kauffman, FCD staff; Mark Deleray and Leo Rosenthall, MFW&P; Pete Rice; Jason Eliason; Greg Davis, RLK Hydro; Mikel Siemen, RLK Hydro; James Eliason; Marc Pitman; Jeremy Mahugh; Tia R. Robbin; Doug Miller; Ken Miller; Clarence Walhood; Greg Larson, Montana Land Concepts; Avione Hayes; Eugene Lee and Delores Lee.

MINUTES: Frank De Kort made a motion “to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2008 business meeting as presented.”  Ken Meckel seconded.  Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: None.

FINANCIAL:  The following bills were reviewed:
1.    Daily Interlake $786.16
2.    Insty Prints $181.50

Pete Woll made a motion “to approve the bills as presented.”  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: None.


(310) - Applications, Permits, Complaints, Violations:
CANYON CREEK RANCH EST, FL2008010, Porter Creek, stream crossing (Bangeman): Discussion held.  Dan Bangeman made a motion “to approve the application with modifications, per Dan Bangeman’s and Mark Deleray’s team member reports, to install a 24 inch x 26 foot cmp.”  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.

CAVENDER, FL2008008, Flathead River, bank stabilization (Bangeman): Discussion held.  Dan Bangeman made a motion “to approve the application with modifications per Dan Bangeman’s and Mark Deleray’s team member reports.  Also, a letter is to be sent stating this is not a permanent fix.”  Ken Meckel seconded.  Motion carried.

CAVENDER, FL2008009, Flathead River, bank stabilization, flood protection (Bangeman): Discussion held.  Dan Bangeman made a motion “to approve the application with modifications per Dan Bangeman’s and Mark Deleray’s team member reports.  Also, a letter is to be sent stating this is not a permanent fix.”  Pete Woll seconded.  Motion carried. 

COOK, FL2008015, Stillwater River, new home construction, dock (De Kort): An on-site inspection was set for Friday, March 14, 1:00 PM at the site. 

DORES, FL2008004, Swan River, dock (Woll): Discussion held.  Pete Woll made a motion “to approve the application with modifications per Pete Woll’s and Leo Rosenthall’s team member reports.  The dock is approved, but the pathway down to the dock is not approved until we receive a design from the applicant.”  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.

FLATHEAD RIVER RANCH EST, FL2007121V, Flathead River, complaint (Buentemeier):  No action; tabled until June.

GLACIER HORSE RNCH, FL2007087, Trumbull Creek, ext request (Buentemeier): Discussion held.  Ronald Buentemeier made a motion “to approve a one year extension.”  Pete Woll seconded.  Motion carried.

GOLF, FL2007047, Flathead River, arbitration resolution (De Kort): Discussion held.  Dan Bangeman made a motion “to satisfy the arbitration, we approve the revised dock specifications that were submitted 3/03/08, however; the proposed roof over the boat slip will not be permitted.”  Pete Woll seconded.  Motion carried.

Dan Bangeman made a motion “to amend the motion to remove the existing small dock.”  Pete Woll seconded.  Motion carried.

Ronald Buentemeier made a motion “to ask the applicant to come in with a proposal for a canopy over the boat shore station for our evaluation and consideration.”  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.

KOENIG, FL2008012, Stillwater River, irrigation structure, pump (De Kort): An on-site inspection was set for Friday, March 14, 1:45 PM at the site.

LONE PINE DEV, FL2008001, Unnamed, overflow channel (De Kort): Discussion held.  Frank De Kort made a motion “to approve the application with modifications per Frank De Kort’s and Mark Deleray’s team member reports; with a meeting to follow regarding the difference in elevations between the creek and flood plain (detention pond and its berm).  Applicant is to submit a copy of the re-vegetation plan.”  Ronald Buentemeier seconded.  Motion carried.  Dan Bangeman abstained from voting.

MAHUGH, FL2007107, Flathead River, permit ext request & modification (Buentemeier): Discussion held.  Ronald Buentemeier made a motion “to approve the extension of the permit until June 1, 2008, and to approve modification of the permit to move the bridge downstream to split property lines.”  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.

MONTANA LAND CONCEPTS, FL2008013, Cedar Creek, stream crossing (Buentemeier): An on-site inspection was set for Wednesday, March 26, 9:00 AM. at Cedar Flats Road.

NEUHARTH, FL-002-2003, Flathead River, permit violation (Woll): No action; tabled until May 14, 2008. 

PEDERSEN, FL2008007, Flathead River, dead tree removal (Kehoe): Discussion held.  James Kehoe made a motion “to approve the application with modifications per James Kehoe’s and Mark Deleray’s team member reports.”  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.

PRUETT, FL2008011, Flathead River, bank stabilization (Bangeman): An on-site inspection was set for Friday, March 14, 9:20 at the site.

RICE, FL2008005, Flathead River, docks, ramps, rip rap (Bangeman): Discussion held.  Dan Bangeman made a motion “to approve the phone poll to accept and approve the 3/7/2008 letter from FW&P asking for an extension of time limits for decision on the application.”  James Kehoe seconded.  Motion carried.  Pete Woll abstained from voting.

Dan Bangeman motioned, “The cut off date for public comment is March 21st, and our next actions will be taken at the April 14th 310-meeting.”  James Kehoe seconded.  Motion carried.  Pete Woll abstained from voting.  

Dan Bangeman made a motion “to send a letter to Mr. Rice stating that FW&P sent a letter asking for an extension of time for making a decision, and the FCD accepted and approved the letter.”  Ronald Buentemeier seconded.  Motion carried. 

Ronald Buentemeier made a motion “to amend the motion that the letter will state public comment will be taken through March 21, 2008, and the FCD board will consider the project at the April 14th 310-meeting.”  Frank De Kort seconded.  Motion carried.

Mark Deleray informed the board that he has contacted his legal staff for review and advice, and will make it available to the FCD to consider at the upcoming April 14th 310-meeting. 

Discussion held.  A meeting will be set up with legal representative, FCB Board and FW&P regarding Declatory Ruling & Petition. 
Note:  Mr. Rice withdrew the application on 3/11/2008.

SANDRY, FL2008016, Flathead River, dock, sea wall (Woll): An on-site inspection was set for Tuesday, March 25, 9:00 AM at the site.  Note: The on-site was cancelled and has been re-scheduled for Monday, March 24, Noon at the site.

SANDRY, FL2008017, Flathead River (Bangeman) An on-site inspection was set for Friday, March 14, 10 AM at the site.

SELDERS, FL2007112V, Whale Creek, complaint (Buentemeier): No action; tabled until July.

SIDERIUS, FL2008006, Flathead River, bank stabilization, irrigation structure (Woll): Discussion held.  Pete Woll made a motion “to approve the application with modifications per Pete Woll’s and Mark Deleray’s team member reports.”  James Kehoe seconded.  Motion carried.

STALOWY, FL2008014, Bear Creek, stream crossing, dredging, pond (Woll): An on-site inspection was set for Tuesday, March 25, representatives will meet 10:30 AM at the Echo Lake Café.

THOMPSON, FL-100-2005, Bales Creek, permit violation, restoration (De Kort): Discussion held.  Frank De Kort made a motion “to table until we receive the pertinent information.”  Pete Woll seconded.  Motion carried.

THOMPSON, FL2007022V, Bales Creek, violation, restoration (De Kort): Discussion held.  Discussion held.  Frank De Kort made a motion “to table until we receive the pertinent information.”  Pete Woll seconded.  Motion carried.

PROCUNIER, BOWD, FL2007097, Flathead River, remove silt (Woll)  A follow-up on-site inspection was set for Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 9:30 AM at the site.


NEW BUSINESS:
VO-AG BK STABIL PROJECT ON-SITE DATE: Supervisors, FW&P & FCD staff will meet at the Vo-Ag for an on-site on Wednesday, March 26, 10:30 AM.

WORK PLAN DATE:     Larry Van Rinsum informed the board that the Work Plan would be done on Friday, March 21, 10:00 AM, if any board members would like to attend. 

223 GRANT:  Discussion held.  Frank De Kort made a motion “to approve applying for the 223 grant for $15,000.”  James Kehoe seconded.  Motion carried.

HASKILL BASIN SUMMARY: Ronald Buentemeier asked FCD Staff to put together a 1 page summary of all work done on Haskill Creek, dates work done and dollars spent.

ACCOUNTS: Ronald Buentemeier asked that all supervisors be sent account authorization information.

The next business meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 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.”  Pete Woll seconded.  Motion carried.  As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 P.M.

Submitted By:




Ginger Kauffman
Administrator

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