DATE: January 15, 2009 Room No. B30 West Square Building
Meeting called to order by Chair Wiese at 9:05 a.m. It was certified that the requirements of the open meeting law have been met. Present were Borleske, Kriegl, Posewitz, Wiese and Zowin from the Committee. Puttkamer of LCC, was absent. Staff present were Van Berkel, Vosberg, and Pohle-LCD. Public present: Joe Prem, Tim Ryan, Joel Gaalswyk, Denise Brusveen, Jamie Brandt, Ketty Clow, Jim O'Neil, Ed Reimer, Linda White, Randy Roecker, Tom Broughton, Arold Hamburg, John Tourdot, Monte Cook, Don Stevens, Robert Meyer, Dave Schlieckau and Jeff Seering-Reedsburg Independent.
Motion by Borleske/Zowin to adopt the amended agenda. Motion carried, all in favor.
Motion by Zowin/Borleske to adopt the minutes of the regular LCC meeting on December 18. Motion carried, all in favor.
None.
A. Thursday Note(s) - None.
None.
Motion by Borleske/Zowin to approve the list of training events. Motion carried, all in favor.
The Committee discussed the Manure Digester Seminar and the procedures to authorize County Board members to attend meetings/seminars. Motion by Kriegl/Posewitz to amend the resolution to include authorization for Kriegl to attend the Manure Digester Seminar and to include the registration fee, per diem, and mileage. Motion carried, with Zowin opposed.
Motion by Borleske/Posewitz to approve the resolution approving Kriegl and Zowin's attendance at the Manure Digester Seminar. Motion carried, with Zowin opposed.
Voucher summaries were distributed to the Committee members. Motion by Borleske/Posewitz to approve 2008 and 2009 bills in the amount of $86,954.64. Motion carried, all in favor.
Van Berkel presented the letter of support he drafted after the discussion at the previous LCC meeting. Motion by Zowin/Borleske to authorize the Chair to submit the letter of support for the Mirror Lake planning grant application. Motion carried, all in favor.
Van Berkel noted that this is not a public hearing but rather a discussion session of Draft No. 7 of the Animal Waste Management Ordinance. He also noted that we are trying to tape the session to clarify issues so asked that people speak up and identify themselves before speaking. The group reviewed the ordinance thoroughly and suggested a variety of concerns, changes and improvements. These points will be addressed and recommendations brought to the Committee at their next meeting for decisions. A formal public hearing will then be scheduled later.
Committee took a break at 1:15 p.m., returning to the agenda at 1:30 p.m.
LCC delayed approval of the building leases at the December meeting, waiting to see if the Property and Resources Committee would receive any response to their Request for Proposals for reuse of the buildings. They received no proposals. The LCC is now able to approve the bid for the barn and metal building. David Allen bid $250/year on the barn and $550/year on the metal storage building. These are the same amounts he rented for over the last three years. Motion by Borleske/Posewitz to award three-year rentals to David Allen for $250/year on the barn and $550/year on the metal storage building. Motion carried, all in favor.
Committee had no recommended changes. Van Berkel reported the Memorandum was being reviewed by DNR but no comments had been received yet, so no action was needed.
Van Berkel informed the LCC that the request to NRCS to convert the Shanahan dam to a dry dam was approved. The county needs to petition DNR to operate it that way, but we have already received an indication that since NRCS approved, they will approve. It was decided to hold a meeting to inform the public before submitting the request. The meeting was proposed for the Kraemer Library in March or April at 7:30 p.m. The LCD will notify the Spring Green Home News and send a flyer to Joe Prem to post at Carson City.
Van Berkel noted that the cropland lease for the HCC requires the renter to bring fertility rates back to levels determined by soil tests when the lease was initiated. Current soil tests show significantly lower levels. The renter will be informed of this and made aware of his responsibility. The old lease expires on February 28 and a new lease starts March 1. LCC directed staff to contact the renter regarding his options. He needs to have a contract to have the fertilizer applied by March 1 or the department will make arrangements and charge him. Committee suggested staff advise the new renter to be more aware of this.
A. Land Conservation Department report-due to time restraints no report was provided.
B. Natural Resources Conservation Service report-due to time restraints no report was provided.
C. Farm Service Agency report-due to time restraints no report was provided.
D. Foresters' report-due to time restraints no report was provided.
E. Economic Development Committee report-due to time restraints no report was provided.
F. Mirror Lake District report-due to time restraints no report was provided.
G. Lake Virginia Management District report-due to time restraints no report was provided.
H. Lake Redstone Management District report-due to time restraints no report was provided.
Alene Kleczek, Corporation Counsel, noted that the county would require an amended bill with a different wording to pay. Kleczek has informed Jerry White of his options regarding the submission. Kriegl volunteered to contact White's regarding an amended bill.
Motion to adjourn until February 12 at 9:00 a.m. by Borleske/Wiese at 1:55 p.m. Motion carried, all in favor.
Linda Borleske, Secretary