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2 culverts could be replaced and lengthened to improve the safety of the intersection. Mr. Woodard noted the culverts were identified in the 2022 inspection report of Water Resource District facilities; however, they have not been repaired yet. The estimated cost to replace two culverts and lengthen them is $22,000. The Board discussed culvert replacement options including replacing the culverts with a single arch culvert or lengthening the culverts, but there are utilities and intercept culverts in the area to consider. Kurt Lysne recommended conducting a survey of the area to ensure the Drain #23 side slope off of the adjacent roadway is correct following any repairs and to locate utilities in the area. A motion was made by Manager Lougheed and seconded by Manager Thompson to authorize Moore Engineering, Inc. to survey the Drain #23 culverts between Sections 1 and 12 in Gunkel Township and between Sections 6 and 7 in Gardner Township and bring a recommended repair and cost estimate to the Board for consideration at a future meeting. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Drain #41 – slide in Section 3 of Gunkel Township Mr. Hoag reported a slide on Drain #41 in Section 3 Gunkel Township. The Board directed Moore Engineering, Inc. to inspect the site and prepare a cost estimate to repair the slide for consideration at a future meeting. Drain #32 – berm washout in Section 32 of Noble Township Mr. Woodard noted the Drain #32 berm washout in Section 32 of Noble Township will be inspected this fall once the adjacent crops have been harvested. Moore Engineering, Inc. will prepare a cost estimate to repair the berm for consideration at a future meeting. Bills It was moved by Manager Thompson and seconded by Manager Lougheed to approve payment of the wire transfers and the electronic funds transfers, as presented. Upon roll call vote, the following Managers voted in favor: Ecker, Thompson and Lougheed. The motion carried unanimously. Secretary-Treasurer position / office staffing Brief discussion was held on the Secretary and Treasurer positions and future office staffing needs upon retirement of the current Secretary-Treasurer towards the end of the year. A motion was made by Manager Lougheed and seconded by Manager Thompson to name Melissa Hinkemeyer as Secretary and Nina Stone as Treasurer of the North Cass Water Resource District upon retirement of the current Secretary-Treasurer and to begin the process of advertising for two support staff positions. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.