Land Resource and Environment Committee Meeting

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Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 9:00am

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PDF icon LRE COMMITTEE AGENDA 09.12.2024 (219 KB)

SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING NOTICE

COMMITTEE:           Land Resources and Extension Committee
DATE:                       Thursday, September 12, 2024                     TIME:  9:00 a.m.
PLACE:                      Sauk County Room 213
                                  505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI

A quorum may be present consisting of members of the Aging & Disability Resource Center Committee; Economic Development Committee; Finance, Personnel & Insurance Committee; Health Resources Committee; Land Resources & Extension Committee; Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee; Public Works and Infrastructure Committee; and Executive & Legislative Committee.  No governing body will exercise any responsibilities, authority, or duties except for the Executive & Legislative Committee. It is possible that a quorum of county board members will be at this meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. This constitutes a meeting of the County Board pursuant to State ex rel Badke v. Greendale Village Board, Wis 2d 553, 494 n.w.2d 408 (1993), and must be noticed as such, although the County Board will not take any formal actions at this meeting. It is also possible that there may be quorums of other County Board Committees present, although those committees will not take any formal action at this meeting.

REASON FOR MEETING:  REGULAR

SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION:
1.         Call to order and certify compliance with open meetings law.

2.         Adopt agenda.

3.         Adopt minutes of previous meeting on 08/27/2024

4.         Public comment (3-minute time limit)

5.         Communications.

6.         Land Resources and Environment

  1. Discussion and possible action on Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to a Contract with Ayres Associates for Engineering Services for the Delton Dam
  2. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution to Award a Contract for Professional Land Surveyor Services – County Surveyor

7.         Surveyor

  1. Surveyor Department Report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers.

8.         Land Records

  1. Land Records Department Report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers

9.         Register of Deeds

  1. Register of Deeds Department Report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers.

10.       Extension Education

  1. Area Director Report:
    1. Extension highlights report
  2. Educator Report: 
  3. Review and approval of vouchers.

11.       Land Resources and Environment Continued

  1. Land Resources and Environment Department Report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers.
  3. PRD 10-2024 – Verlyn and Sandra Boettcher and Charlotte Schwartz, property owners, are requesting approval to create a development lot of approximately four (4) acres and another development lot of approximately two (2) acres. If approved, the PRD lot will coincide with the placement of a preservation area easement on approximately 121 acres of land owned by the same. Lands affected are located in the NE ¼ of NW ¼ and the NW ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 28, T10N, R4E, Town of Honey Creek, Sauk County, and as further described in PRD 10-2024. Tax parcel identification number 020-0921-00000 and 020-0925-00000 owned by Charlotte Schwartz and Verlyn & Sandra Boettcher.

12.       Reports

  1. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
  2. Farm Service Agency (FSA)
  3. Foresters
  4. Economic Development Committee
  5. Mirror Lake Management District
  6. Lake Virginia Management District
  7. Lake Redstone Protection District
  8. Southern Area Association – WI Land and Water

13.       Next meeting dates – Wednesday, September 25, 2024 and Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:00am

14.       Adjournment

COPIES TO:

Marty Krueger                         LRE Committee                         Brent Miller – Admin            
Becky Evert - County Clerk    Desmond – Corp. Counsel      Surveyor                              
Land Records                           Reg. of Deeds                            Extension Education              
LRE Staff                                    Jon Field – NRCS                       Janice Kelley – NRCS             
Curt Norgard – FSA                 Steve Pate – MIS                       Katy Smith – DATCP                 
Phil Peterson – WS                  Nancy Frost - WDNR WM        Town Chair / Clerk                
Sauk Co Webpage                   Paul Wolter – Historical Soc.   Foresters-Kloppenburg/Morehouse  

DATE NOTICE MAILED: Thursday, September 5, 2024  
PREPARED BY:  Land Resources and Environment Department

NOTE:  Any person who has a qualifying disability that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format should contact Sauk County (608-355-3269 or TTY 608-355-3490) between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, exclusive of legal holidays, and at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting so that reasonable arrangements can be made to accommodate each request.

PDF icon LRE Minutes 09.12.2024 (204 KB)

SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Land Resources and Extension Committee
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Sauk County Room 213
Sauk County West Square Building

Land Resources and Extension (LRE) Committee members present:  M. Krueger, P. Kinsman, V. McAuliffe, L. Eberl, B. Prosser, R. Puttkamer, B. Spencer

Others present:  L. Wilson, B. Simmert, M. Stieve, R. Meyer, K. Felton, J. Hoffman, P. Dederich, M. Schlupp, T. Hillmann, S. Parsons

Absent:  B. Lohr (Excused), D. Polivka (Excused)

At 9:00 a.m. Chair Krueger called the Land Resources and Extension Committee meeting to order.  R. Meyer certified the meeting to be compliant with Open Meetings Law.

Adopt agenda – Motion by McAuliffe / Spencer to adopt the September 12, 2024, Agenda as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adopt minutes of previous meeting on 08/27/2024 – Motion by McAuliffe / Prosser to adopt the August 27, 2024, LRE Committee meeting minutes. Motion carried, unanimously.

Public comment (3-minute time limit) – No Public Comment

Communications –

L. Wilson noted that the TAP Award Letter is on Granicus.

M. Krueger noted that the Snow mobile club will receive $750,000.00 this year and $250,000.00 in Grant money.

Land Resources and Environment

  1. Discussion and possible action on Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to a Contract with Ayres Associates for Engineering Services for the Delton Dam. M. Stieve presented a Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to a Contract with Ayres Associates for Engineering Services for the Delton Dam.  Motion by Prosser / Eberl to approve a Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to a Contract with Ayres Associates for Engineering Services for the Delton Dam.  Motion carried unanimously.           
  2. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution to Award a Contract for Professional Land Surveyor Services – County Surveyor. L. Wilson presented the Resolution to Award a Contract for Professional Land Surveyor Services – County Surveyor.  Motion by Eberl / McAuliffe to approve a Resolution to Award a Contract for Professional Land Surveyor Services regards to the County Surveyor position  to EG Surveying & Mapping LLC and move forward to the County Board for their consideration.  Motion carried unanimously.

Surveyor –

  1. Surveyor Department Report – P. Dederich gave the Department report regarding records rehabilitation and removal of duplicate records.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers – P. Dederich presented vouchers in the amount of $2,143.25.  Motion by  Kinsman / Spencer to approve the presented voucher in the amount of $2,143.25.  Motion carried unanimously.  

Land Records

  1. Land Records Department Report – K. Felton gave the Department report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers – K. Felton noted the Land Records department did not have any vouchers for the month.

Register of Deeds

  1. Register of Deeds Department Report – M. Krueger noted that Register of Deeds Department report is on Granicus.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers – M. Krueger noted vouchers in the amount of $7,938.00.  Motion by Eberl / Kinsman to approve vouchers for the Register of Deeds in the amount of $7,938.00.  Motion carried, unanimously.

Extension Education

  1. Area Director Report:
      1. Extension monthly report – J. Hoffman gave the extension monthly report. J. Hoffman introduced Stacy Parsons as an educator for Extensions.
  2.  Educator Report: S. Parsons gave the Educator Report and highlighted the Positive Youth Development mentioning events that 4-H members have completed.
  3. Review and approval of vouchers – J. Hoffman presented vouchers for Extension Education in the amount of $9,585.29.  Motion by Kinsman / Prosser to approve vouchers for Extension Education in the amount of $9,585.29.  Motion carried, unanimously.

Land Resources and Environment Continued

  1. LRE Department Report – L. Wilson presented the LRE Department report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers – L. Wilson presented vouchers in the amount of $1,207.21 for Conservation, Planning, and Zoning; and vouchers in the amount of $19,764.24 for Parks and Recreation.  Motion by Prosser / McAuliffe to approve vouchers in the amount of $1,207.21 for Conservation, Planning and Zoning; and $19,764.24 for Parks and Recreation.  Motion carried, unanimously.
  3. PRD 10-2024 – Verlyn and Sandra Boettcher and Charlotte Schwartz, property owners, are requesting approval to create a development lot of approximately four (4) acres and another development lot of approximately two (2) acres. If approved, the PRD lot will coincide with the placement of a preservation area easement on approximately 121 acres of land owned by the same. Lands affected are located in the NE ¼ of NW ¼ and the NW ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 28, T10N, R4E, Town of Honey Creek, Sauk County, and as further described in PRD 10-2024. Tax parcel identification number 020-0921-00000 and 020-0925-00000 owned by Charlotte Schwartz and Verlyn & Sandra Boettcher.

T. Hillmann presented the staff report, background, and history. T. Hillmann stated that the Town of Honey Creek Town Board recommended approval of the Planned Rural Development lot and placement of a preservation area easement on August 12, 2024.   The LRE Staff also recommends approval.

Motion by McAuliffe / Kinsman to approve PRD 10-2024 for Verlyn and Sandra Boettcher and Charlotte Schwartz to create a 4-acre development lot and another 2-acre development lot with the placement of a preservation area easement on approximately 121 acres in the Town of Honey Creek as presented based on the findings of fact and conclusion of law, subject to the staff analysis, and subject to conditions as noted in the staff report. Motion carried, unanimously.

Reports

  1. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – None.
  2. Farm Service Agency (FSA) – None.
  3. Foresters – None.
  4. Economic Development Committee – M. Krueger noted the committee report from TIP Strategies was submitted from the board.
  5. Mirror Lake Management District – R. Prosser stated an email was received from Vierbicher regarding issues with the spoils site; and potential change orders which increase the cost of the dredging project. R. Prosser stated that the district was told, once things were resolved, the company could start immediately and still finish by the initial deadline.
  6. Lake Virginia Management District – M. Krueger the annual meeting will be held on September 14.
  7. Lake Redstone Protection District – P. Kinsman met on September 10, but he was unable to attend.  P. Kinsman noted that the partner meeting was set with Sauk County and other stakeholders for October 29th.
  8. Southern Area Association – WI Land and Water – P. Kinsman stated nothing to report.

Next meeting dates – Wednesday, September 25, 2024, and Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 9:00am

Adjournment – Motion by Spencer / Puttkammer to adjourn at 9:45 a.m.  Motion carried, unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Valerie McAuliffe, Secretary