Meeting Minutes
SANPETE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Monday, March 13, 2022
Time: 11:00 A.M.
EPHRIAM CITY HALL -Basement
LOCATION: Ephraim, Utah
ATTENDANCE:
SURPERVISORS: Mike Larson, Scott Sunderland, Thomas Blackham and Scott Mower
CLERK: Magen Pike
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF): Tracy Balch
Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS): Wade Ingrume
SUMMERY OF DISTRICT ACTIONS
A) A motion to approve minutes from January 22, 2022. Pg. 1
B) A motion to approve meeting agenda for March 13, 2023. Pg. 1
C) A motion was made to bring any outstanding bills forward. Pg. 1
D) A motion was made to approve any outstanding bills to be paid. Pg. 1
E) A motion was made to adjourned the Sanpete CD meeting. Pg. 2
SANPETE CD MEETING - CALL TO ORDER
Mike Larson called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m.
Meeting Minutes:
a) Approve of current agenda March 13, 2023. A motion was made by Scott Sunderland to approve, second by Thomas Blackham. Unanimous Approval.
b) Approve of meeting minutes January 23, 2023 and ratify meeting minutes for February 22, 2023. A motion was made by Scott Sunderland to approve, second by Scott Mower. Unanimous Approval.
Financial Business:
a) A motion was made by Scott Sunderland and second by Scott Mower to bring any outstanding bills/invoices before the board for consideration and discussion.
b) A motion made to pay CD Clerk for November at $250.
c) Zone 4 meeting expense invoice for $ 91.77
d) A motion was made by Thomas Blackham and second by Scott Sunderland to pay all outstanding bills.
Board Business: Board Members
a) A motion was made by Scott Mower and Thomas Blackham second, to approve and sign an application to the UCC for certificate change.
b) Discussed the developing a long range plan.
c) Entity certification with address and entity established date to present to the UCC.
d) Central Utah Water Conservation District meeting April 4th, 2023.
UDAF Business: Tracy Balch
a) UACD conservation award to Leopold.
b) A motion to use SERA funds for Zone Meeting, made by Scott Mower and second by Scott Sunderland.
Watershed Business:
a) Nonpoint source program application and 319 funding.
b) Community Watershed meeting once every three months.
c) So far, the watershed program has 5 working Sanpitch projects in the works.
ARDL Business: JP Contreras
a) 2 million dollars has been approved for EQUIP grants.
b) Soil health program have funds to spend if persons qualify.
NRCS Business: Wade
a) Climate Smart Agriculture
a. First round of applicants has been approved.
b. Need to spend $360,000 time to apply is due March.
c. Sanpete has 16 applicants currently.
d. AMA 61 applicates in Sanpete
Other Business:
a) Jason Krabes is the new Conservation District planner.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting made by Scott Mower and second by Scott Sunderland meeting at 1:15 p.m.
The next Sanpete CD meeting will be April 16, 2023 at 11:00 am.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Karla Joens at 435-896-5489 extension 101.