DATE: August 14, 2007
Committee Members Present: Ashford, Gaalswyck, Sprecher and Lehman
Committee Member Absent: Wiese
Others Present: Mark Steward, Dave Tremble, Brian Simmert, Mary White, Lowell Haugen,
Steve Pate, Brent Bailey, Steve Schulenberg, Audrey Parker.
In Chairman Wiese's absence, Vice-Chair Gaalswyck called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Compliance with open meetings law was noted.
Motion by Ashford, seconded by Sprecher to adopt the amended agenda as presented. Motion carried, 3-0.
Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Ashford to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2007 Committee meeting. Motion carried, 3-0 .
Due to Chair Wiese's absence and Vice-Chair Gaalswyck not attending the last meeting, the Farm Consolidation CUP for James and Renee Sorg was not signed.
The Committee signed the ordinance approving the rezoning of property in the Town of Dellona owned by Vern and Tammy Mittlesteadt.
Public Comment: Ms. Audrey Parker requested a denial on the request for purchase of development rights on the John Waldinger, Jr. property in the Town of Honey Creek. She felt that this purchase of property outside the Baraboo Range Protection area would set a precedence.
Mr. Steve Pate, MIS Coordinator, then appeared. The 2008 Budget for the Mapping Department was reviewed. The request was in line with last year. Changes and highlights were discussed. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Sprecher to approve the budget as presented. Motion carried, 3-0.
Lehman joined the meeting.
The land records budget was then reviewed. Discussion followed on the monuments in the County that had not been established. The Committee thought the remonumentation project had been completed. Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Ashford to approve the budget but the Committee wanted an explanation before the money for monumentation was spent. Motion carried, 4-0.
There were no vouchers for the Mapping Department.
The Committee reviewed the Mapping Department mission statement. On-going activities as well as future issues were discussed. The year-to-date budget report was briefly reviewed. Mr. Pate requested a motion to approve the report. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Sprecher to approve the report as given. Motion carried, 4-0.
Mr. Brent Bailey, Register of Deeds, then appeared and gave a brief departmental report. He reported document levels were still high and one staff person was on leave.
The Committee reviewed the budget for the Register of Deeds. Motion by Lehman, seconded by Ashford to approve the 2008 budget. Discussion followed regarding the State raising transfer fees. Motion carried, 4-0.
Register of Deeds' vouchers were reviewed. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Sprecher to approve the vouchers for the months of June and July. Motion carried, 4-0.
Mr. Mark Steward, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the committee. The maintenance program fees project was discussed. It had been decided to wait with this project until next year.
Baraboo Dells Airport overlay district was also discussed. The City of Baraboo was asking the County to help out drafting the overlay ordinance and possibly with enforcement. This district would be similar to what was done for the Tri-County Airport.
Mr. Brian Simmert, Planner, appeared and informed the Committee that October 24, 2007 was set for a forum for realtors and surveyors on the Planned Unit Department program. He reported that Dave Tremble and him had attended a class titled "Using Online Tools to Support Public Participation."
The Planning and Zoning Department budget was the next item for discussion. The Committee also reviewed the Board of Adjustment and Baraboo Range Budgets. Board of Adjustment fees were reviewed. Mr. Dave Tremble spoke on the Baraboo Range budget. He will continue to try to augment the fund by obtaining grants. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Sprecher to approve the Planning and Zoning, Board of Adjustment and Baraboo Range budgets. Discussion followed on the proposed fees. Ashford withdrew the motion. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Lehman to table further discussion on the budget until the fee schedule was discussed. Motion carried, 4-0.
The proposed fee increases were discussed. The number of permits issued and cutting expenses
was reviewed. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Sprecher to approve the fee schedule as presented. Motion carried, 4-0.
Motion by Ashford, seconded by Sprecher to take the Planning Zoning, Board of Adjustment and Baraboo Range budgets off the table. Motion carried, 4-0. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Sprecher to approve the three budgets. Motion carried, 4-0.
Discussion followed on the farm consolidation CUP for Karl and Judith Belk. A certified survey map had been submitted for review. The title company will not give insurance until the CSM is approved. The remnant parcel was not 40 acres. Net versus gross acreage was discussed. The Committee indicated they would like to discuss this matter further at a future meeting.
The next item for discussion was action on a resolution for the purchase of development rights from John Waldinger Jr. Mr. Dave Tremble appeared. This property was not in the Baraboo Range National Natural Landmark area. Funds were not originally available to protect property not in that area. NCRS will match Sauk County funds to complete this purchase. Further discussion followed. A memorandum by Dave Tremble regarding a county purchase of development rights program was reviewed. Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Ashford to approve the purchase. Motion carried, 3-1, with Lehman in opposition.
Discussion followed regarding a conditional use permit for Steve Schulenberg in the Town of Reedsburg. Mr. Brian Simmert gave the staff report and background information. Ashford read the conditional use permit standards and the committee answered affirmative. Motion by Lehman, seconded by Sprecher to approve the Conditional Use Permit. Motion carried, 4-0.
As part of the Planning Unit Development Program , the Committee appointed Brian Simmert to be the signatory on Preservation Area Easements.
Motion by Ashford, seconded by Lehman to adjourn. Motion carried, 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Ashford, Secretary