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BWSR Meeting Minutes December 16, 1998 Page Two Chair Roer called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Adopt Agenda -Ron Harnack reported that a decision is needed to order a hearing regarding the City of Stewart petition for a boundary change between High Island and Buffalo Creek Watershed Districts. Approval of Minutes of October 29, '1998 -Chair Roer reported that the following changes are needed: on page two, in reference to the Chair's Report, it should read, "EQB met early this week and reviewed and discussed the airport expansion environmental impact statement. The second change should read, "EQB postponed the airport EIS adequacy decision until the November meeting." On page six, in reference to the Dispute Resolution Committee Joubert vs. Helena Township, WCA Appeal, it should read, "Dave Iverson, attorney general's office." Barb Uppgaard stated that on page five, in reference to the State Cost-Share Rule Amendment for Farmstead Windbreaks, the last paragraph on the page, "to adopt Alternative A" needs to state that ** Alternative A is attached. Moved by Ron Nargang, seconded by Barb Uppgaard, to 98-73 approve the minutes of October 29, 1998 as amended. Motion passed on a voice vote. Reports Chair's Report -Chair Roer reported that she attended the environmental cluster meetings which dealt with transition issues; awaiting appointments of agency commissioners. EQB met in November and approved the airport expansion. Chair Roer attended two citizens advisory committee sessions relating to the generic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on animal waste management. EQB meets tomorrow to finalize the scoping for the EIS. Chair Roer attended the Drainage Forum in St. Cloud. She stated that the forum was very successful, participants brain stormed on issues; more education is needed on drainage issues. Chair Roer reported that she started the MES/MASWCD Leadership Session. This session is held over atwo-year period, with participants from SWCD super/isors and staff; three attendees from BWSR; and facilitators from MES. Chair Roes attended the MASWCD convention. She also attended the DRC committee meeting and the wetland committee meeting. Chair Roer read a note of thanks to Ron Harnack and Kevin Lines and also to Chair Roer, from Congressman Minge, regarding their efforts on the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) kick-off in Redwood Falls. Executive Director's Report -Ron Harnack reported that the Drainage Forum was a good session, well attended. He stated that education/training, administration, and natural resources were the big issues. Training for ditch authorities was the priority as this would likely address the most of the administrative and natural resources issues