DATE: June 28, 2007
Members Present: Wiese, Cassity, Lehman,
Guests Present: None
UWEX Staff Present: Erickson, Varney
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Chair Wiese.
Certification of Open Meeting Notice:
Requirements of the Open Meeting Law were met.
Approval of Agenda:
Motion made by Cassity, second by Lehman to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting
Motion made by Cassity, second by Lehman to approve the minutes of the last meeting.
Motion carried.
Correspondence
A letter from Paul Dietmann was read.
Bills and Financial Report
A written summary was submitted to all members of the committee with approval of the June invoices. Motion by Lehman, second by Cassity to pay these bills. Motion carried.
Summer WACEC District 2 Meeting/Educational Tour - Wed. August 1
A discussion was held about the District Meeting. Each member was given an outline of what the schedule would be. Wiese, Nagelkerk and Jerry & Connie Lehman will be attending. There is still time to sign up as registration is due July 25.
Department Update
Erickson reported that final interviews for the Ag Agent position will be held on Thursday, July 19 starting at 8:30 AM. We are awaiting word of how many candidates will be interviewed in Sauk County.
Erickson reported on the Chancellor's visit to Sauk County which will be on Wednesday, Sept. 12 in the afternoon. Activities will be held at the Woolen Mill in Reedsburg. HCE will be catering lunch and giving a presentation. There will also be other activities for the Chancellor in the afternoon. It was also discussed whether the Ag Committee would like to hold their monthly meeting at that time either before or after the activities.
Varney reported on the Farmers Market Nutritional Program which is being coordinated this year with the Commission on Aging Office. Each household that qualifies will receive $15.00 for fresh produce that is grown in Wisconsin. We do not have as many checks to be distributed this year.
Varney also reported that she has been authorized to hire an additional parttime Nutritional Educator at no cost to the county.
Lewis reported on the Fair preperations.
Next Regular Meeting: July 26, 2007 at 9 AM.
Adjourned: Motion made by Cassity, second by Lehman to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Submitted by: Jennifer Erickson, Sauk County UW Extension CO-Department Head