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Ban En ing Bering Bill Audit The Board received a copy of the report from HLB Tautges Redpath who performed the annual audit of Ban Engineering's billings. They found no billing system problems and their billing procedure accurately represents the time and expenses incurred by Barr Engineering for the District. The Board agreed that future audits will be conducted every other year (next one in 2004). 7. TREASURERS REPORT AND BILL LIST Motion: Bob Johnson moved, Jack Frost seconded, to approve the Bill List and also the Supplemental Bill List for December 4, 2002. Motion carried. 8. SPECIAL ORDERS Well Sealing Resolution No. 02-14 Motion: Jack Frost moved, Bob Johnson seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 02-14 to approve cost share funding for two well sealing program applications. Motion carried. Fiscal Year 2003 Final Budget and Levy Approval Resolution No 02-15 The Request for Board Action summarizes the changes made to the budget since the preliminary levy and budget was approved on September 4, 2002: • Project/Watenvay Maintenance CIB budget was reduced from $450,000 to $250,000 to reflect the reduced number of project repairs. • The Salaries budget was adjusted to reflect final insurance costs. • The Floodplain Mapping Project costs were reduced to remove those project tasks actually completed in 2002. In response to the District's request for comments on the proposed 2003 budget and work plan, Cliff reported that the City of Little Canada responded to inform us of several water quality projects they have planned for the near future, and they have asked for District participation in these projects. With no project design or budget ready for review, it is not clear if the District has a clear role in any of these projects. Roger wanted to know how the new Water Quality Incentive Grant Program would relate to the projects described by the City of Little Canada. Cliff clarified that the intent of the grant program would be to provide funding for activities that are not prioritized as a District project, but will help the city accomplish something of interest to them. The projects mentioned by the city would need to be scoped out. Motion: Jack Frost moved, Paul Ellefson seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 02-15 which approves the amended FY2003 General Fund and Capital Improvements Budget and authorizes certification of the final levy to Ramsey and Washington Counties. Motion carried. 2002 WCA Administration Cost-Share Contract Motion: Jack Frost moved, Roger Lake seconded, to authorize the execution of the Subgrant Agreement between the Watershed District and Ramsey SWCD for Wetland Conservation Act implementation support. Motion carried. 2002 Budget Adjustment Resolution No. 02-16 Motion: Bob Johnson moved, Roger Lake seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 02-16 which authorizes the transfer of $7,400 from the Education Program budget to the Vehicle Lease/Purchase budget due to the purchase of a van. Motion carried. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Bob Johnson moved, seconded by Roger Lake, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. The motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Robert Johnson, Secretary Page 4 December 4, 2002 RWMWD Minutes