07-11-2022 Agenda - Laserfiche WebLink

2 Weed Control Progress Report July 5, 2022 Period from June 13 to July 5, 2022 submitted by Stan Wolf New Business: 2023 Proposed Budget: The 2023 proposed Weed Control Budget is to be submitted to the Finance Office by July 15, 2022. Inflation and supply issues are the great unknown for forecasting budget numbers. The Finance Office is recommending using an 8% inflation rate for 2023 expenses with a lower rate in subsequent years. The proposed 2023 budget will be presented at the upcoming meeting as there may still be some additional changes being made prior to the meeting. Note: Director of Tax Equalization reported to the County Commission that the current taxable value of Cass County is up 9.5% overall: however, agricultural land values saw a decrease of 4% from 2021 to 2022. Action: Discussion on budget and mill levy. Final recommendation to be done at July 11 meeting. 2022 Landowner Assistance Payment: An inquiry was made asking if Method could be added to the 2022 Landowner assistance Payment application as an approved herbicide for reimbursement. Method was on the approved list but was removed in 2021 as it is not labeled for grazing or haying areas. However, it is approved for rights-of-way that transect grazing areas. This means if a utility right-of-way crosses through a pasture it can be used in the right-of-way in the pasture and cattle can graze in the treated area. Proposed motion: Move to include Method as an approved herbicide for reimbursement in the Landowner Assistance Payment program. Monthly Report: Vehicle Insurance: At the previous board meeting, it was asked if the vehicle insurance would cover leasing/lending the 2012 Dodge Ram pickup to other county departments. The insurance policy does not allow for leasing/lending and have the vehicle remain on our name. Talked to Sarah in Finance Dept., does not sound like it is an option to loan out the old truck. We would have to keep the insurance on us.