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3 <br /> <br />TAG grant reimbursement: The Targeted Assistance Grant program, <br />administered by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, provides a <br />reimbursement up to $5000.00 covering 75% of approved expenses. An <br />application for reimbursement was submitted to cover the costs for various items <br />related to computer equipment and licenses, spray warning flags, and equipment <br />for the new building addition. A reimbursement in the amount of $3,350.72 was <br />received with $1,649.28 remaining funds available. <br /> <br />Board member expired terms: The board member terms for Clayton Brennan <br />and Chris Murch will expire on July 1. <br /> <br />Spraying Activities: Jeff Grieve started on May 21. Weed Spraying has started <br />at the County Jail and several flood buy-out lots in residential areas. Noxious <br />weed growth in the county road ditches has not progressed enough to start <br />spraying activities. Contractors are ready to start spraying. <br /> <br />Sheridan Weed Control Board called to inquire if we had a drone use policy. A <br />copy of the policy was forwarded to them. <br /> <br />McKenzie County weed officer called to inquire how we handle gravel pit <br />inspections for noxious weeds. <br /> <br /> <br />Previous month’s activities: <br />Daily activities have been limited to work in the office or on the Highway Dept <br />grounds due to COVID-19 declaration. Department head meetings have been <br />attended via video conference or phone. Travel is allowed within the county for <br />work related issues, I fully expect that summer weed control activities will not be <br />affected as we can easily maintain distancing requirement if still in effect. <br />NDSU Noxious Weed Specialist: I have been asked to be on the search <br />committee to review candidate applications and interview applicants for the <br />NDSU Noxious Weed Specialist position. This position will conduct various trials <br />and offer control recommendations on controlling noxious and invasive weeds in <br />North Dakota. Currently the meetings have been held via teleconference. <br />Sprayer Contracts: The contractor noxious weed spray contracts were signed <br />by the contractors and Mr. Wilcox. Signed copies were mailed to the contractors. <br />Landowner Questions: I have visited with a number of landowners either on <br />the phone or at their property regarding what to utilize to control weeds in <br />pastures and how to apply for the Landowner Assistance Program.