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Board approves KMOT Ag Show expense, discusses seasonal sprayer certification and 2028 staffing
Summary
The board approved funding to participate in the KMOT Ag Show, discussed seasonal sprayer job requirements and reaffirmed that Weed Control pays for required certification; members also directed staff to plan for a 2028 full‑time hire to begin training with the current weed officer.
The Ward County Weed Control Board approved payment to register for the KMOT Ag Show and to participate in booth activity, with McHenry County contributing to registration and staffing. Jerome Behm moved to approve the expense and Lee Novak seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The board judged the outreach expense appropriate after discussion of partner support.
Board members also reviewed the seasonal sprayer job description in case an additional sprayer is hired for the 2028 season. Members noted the seasonal sprayer must be certified to apply chemicals and that the Weed Control budget covers certification costs. Chairman Sipma advised the board that planning for the 2028 budget should include a salary for a full‑time person to start training with Weed Officer Derrill Fick, who is nearing retirement.
