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Stark County Weed Control Board approves up to $200,000 for chemicals; reviews 2025 cost-share numbers
Summary
At its Nov. 19 meeting, the Stark County Weed Control Board approved its financial report and minutes and authorized up to $200,000 for chemical purchases. The board also reviewed cost-share participation (212 landowners) and discussed TAG grant uses, staffing and upcoming conferences.
The Stark County Weed Control Board met Nov. 19, 2025, at the County Office and voted to authorize up to $200,000 for chemical purchases while approving its financial report and the July meeting minutes.
The board reported a current fund balance of $464,768.37. Paul Clarys moved to approve the financial report; Caden Tuhy seconded and the motion carried. Later, Clarys moved to spend up to $200,000 on chemicals; Tuhy seconded and that motion also carried. The transcript records the motions and seconds but does not list individual vote tallies.
Board members reviewed end-of-season chemical inventory and noted an offer from vendor Envu for a fall stocking program to purchase 70 gallons of the product "Method" with a reported discount of $51.09 per gallon. The board discussed exploring other end-of-year incentives before finalizing procurement details.
The board reported that 212 landowners participated in the 2025 cost-share program. Herbicide distribution totaled $241,233, with the county covering $168,863 and landowners covering $73,370. Officials also noted that right-of-way spraying under the State contract was completed on schedule and that the County's invoice was submitted in October and paid.
Discussion touched on grant opportunities: TAG Funds are available for the 2025–2027 biennium, and board members suggested using that funding for education and advertising on noxious-weed control, distribution of Noxious Weed ID and Control guides, personal protective equipment, measuring cups/syringes and chemical container openers tied to cost-share appointments.
Board members reviewed recent outreach: Shirley Meyer attended the NDWCA Area meeting Oct. 23 in Dickinson where cost-share percentage practices (most counties at a 70/30 split) were discussed. Members were invited to the NDWCA Annual Conference Jan. 5–8, 2026, in Bismarck. The board noted that state law requires a county representative to attend the NDDA Noxious Weed Forum on Jan. 6; the transcript does not specify the statutory citation.
Members also flagged seasonal staffing as an ongoing operational challenge and noted recent changes to commercial certification and recertification that could affect crew hiring and retention.
The board set its 2026 meeting dates (Jan. 28; March 25; May 27; July 29; Sept. 30; Nov. 18) and adjourned at 11:12 a.m. on a motion by Paul Clarys, seconded by Caden Tuhy. The transcript records motions and outcomes but not roll-call vote totals.
