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SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Land Resources and Environment Committee
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Room 213
Sauk County West Square Building

Land Resources and Environment (LRE) Committee members present: M. Krueger, D. Polivka, V. McAuliffe, L. Eberl, R. Puttkamer, B. Spencer

Others present:  R. Meyer, J. Alt, M. Schlupp, B. Bailey, K. Felton, S. Pate, M. Stieve, C. Fowler, Paul Wolter

Absent:  P. Kinsman (Excused), B. Lohr, R. Puttkamer

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

Adopt agenda - Motion by Polivka / Spencer to adopt the October 12, 2023 agenda.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Adopt minutes of previous meetings

  1. September 26, 2023 - Motion by Spencer / McAuliffe to approve the September 26, 2023, LRE Committee meeting minutes.  Motion carried, unanimously.

Public comment – Paul Wolter commented about the Master Plan for Yellow Thunder.

Communications – M. Schlupp spoke about the upcoming Pasture Walk at the Bindl farm on Oct. 19, 2023.  

Surveyor

  1. Review of Surveyor 2024 Budget – M. Krueger provided the Surveyor budget. 

Land Records

  1. Land Records Department Report.  – K. Felton provided the Land Records Department report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers. – K. Felton presented the vouchers in the amount of $1,730.00. Motion by Spencer / Polivka to pay vouchers in the amount of $1,730.00. Motion carried unanimously.
  3. Discussion and possible action on GIS / Land Records Modernization 2024 budget.- K. Felton and S. Pate presented the highlights and budget line items for the 2024 budget.  Motion by Polivka / Eberl to concur with the 2024 budget for Land Records as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.         

Register of Deeds

  1. Register of Deeds Department Report.  – B. Bailey provided the Land Records Department report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers. – B. Bailey presented the vouchers in the amount of $7,511.00. Motion by McAuliffe / Spencer to pay vouchers in the amount of $7,511.00. Motion carried unanimously.
  3. Review of ROD 2024 budget. – B. Bailey presented the Register of Deeds 2024 Budget. Motion by Polivka / McAuliffe to concur with the 2024 budget for Register of Deeds as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Land Resources and Environment

  1. LRE Department Report - September.  – M. Schlupp provided the LRE Department report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers. – M. Schlupp presented the vouchers in the amount of $21,291.38 for Conservation and Planning & Zoning departments and $11,210.00 for Park Departments. Motion by McAuliffe / Eberl to pay vouchers in the amount of $21,291.38 for the Conservation and Planning & Zoning departments and $11,210.00 for the Parks Department. Motion carried unanimously.
  3. Review of LRE 2024 budget.- M. Schlupp presented the LRE 2024 budget. Motion by Eberl / Spencer to concur with the LRE 2024 budget for Land Resources and Environment Department.  Motion carried unanimously.
  4. Resolution Authorizing Submission of the Lake Monitoring and Protection Network Grant Application. Motion by McAuliffe / Spencer to approve the resolution authorizing submission of the Lake Monitoring and Protection Network Grant Application and to forward to the full board for their consideration.  Motion carried unanimously.           
  5. Discussion and presentation on pollinator strips and upcoming changes to Sauk County farm cropping practices. B. Sadler presented a slide show presentation on the benefits of pollinators strips and upcoming changes to Sauk County farm cropping practices.
  6. Discussion and possible approval on Resolution to Adopt Amendments to the Land Resources and Environment Department Fee Schedule. M. Stieve presented a resolution to Adopt Amendments to the Land Resources and Environment Department Fee Schedule.   Motion by McAuliffe / Spencer to approve the Resolution to Adopt Amendments to the Land Resources and Environment Department Fee Schedule.  Motion carried unanimously.           
  7. Discussion and possible approval on funding for Sauk County Historical Society for artwork at Yellow Thunder Memorial. Paul Wolter presented the request on funding for Sauk County Historical Society for artwork at Yellow Thunder Memorial.  Motion by Spencer / McAuliffe to approve the release the funds of $9,999 that was set aside for the Sauk County Historical Society for the artwork at Yellow Thunder Memorial.  Motion carried unanimously.  
  8. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution to adopt the Sauk County Farm Education Hub Development Plan as an Appendix to the 2022-2042 Sauk County Farm Property Master Plan in the County CORP.  C. Fowler presented the plans for the Sauk County Farm Education Hub Development Plan. Motion by Spencer / Eberl to approve a Resolution to adopt the Sauk County Farm Education Hub Development Plan as an Appendix to the 2022-2042 Sauk County Farm Property Master Plan in the County CORP to forward to the full board for their approval. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports

a.  Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – No one present.

b.  Farm Service Agency (FSA) – No one present.

c.  Foresters – No one present.

d.  Economic Development Committee – M. Krueger noted that a meeting was held at McFarlane manufacturing in Sauk City. The next meeting will be held in Lake Delton at the New Administrative Building. 

e.  Mirror Lake Management District – M. Krueger reported the approval of the contract for the soil site to begin next year.  A work schedule has been submitted for 2024 plan.

f.   Lake Virginia Management District – L. Eberl noted the annual meeting was held.  There is a concern about the level of water in the lake.

g.  Lake Redstone Protection District – P. Kinsman was not present

h.  Southern Area Association – WI Land and Water – P. Kinsman was not present

i.   Extension Education, Arts & Culture Committee – V. McAuliffe noted there is nothing to report.

Next meeting dates – Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Adjournment - Motion to adjourn by Spencer / McAuliffe at 10:32 a.m.  Motion carried, unanimously         

Respectfully submitted,

 

Brandon Lohr, Secretary

Meeting Information

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PDF icon LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 10.12.2023 (141 KB)

SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING NOTICE/ AGENDA

                                                                               

COMMITTEE:          Land Resources and Environment Committee
DATE:                       Thursday, October 12, 2023                  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 and Veterans Service Office Committee; Board of Health; Economic Development Committee; Executive & Legislative Committee; Extension Education, Arts & Culture Committee; Finance Committee; Health Care Center Board of Trustees; Highway Committee; Human Services Board; Land Resources and Environment Committee; Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee; Personnel & Insurance Committee, and Property Committee.  No governing body will exercise any responsibilities, authority, or duties except for the Land Resources and Environment 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 re 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 – 09/26/2023

4.         Public comment (3-minute time limit)

5.         Communications.

6.         Surveyor

a. Review of Surveyor 2024 budget

7.         Land Records

a. Land Records Department Report.

b. Review and approval of vouchers.

c. Discussion and possible action on GIS / Land Records Modernization 2024 budget.

8.         Register of Deeds

a. Register of Deeds Department Report.

b. Review and approval of vouchers.

c. Review of ROD 2024 budget.

9.         Land Resources and Environment

a. LRE Department Report.

b. Review and approval of vouchers.

c. Review of LRE 2024 budget.
d. Resolution Authorizing Submission of the Lake Monitoring and Protection Network Grant Application.
e. Discussion and presentation on pollinator strips and upcoming changes to Sauk County farm cropping practices.

f. Discussion and possible approval on Resolution to Adopt Amendments to the Land Resources and Environment Department Fee Schedule.

g. Discussion and possible approval on funding for Sauk County Historical Society for artwork at Yellow Thunder Memorial.

h. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution to adopt the Sauk County Farm Education Hub Development Plan as an Appendix to the 2022-2042 Sauk County Farm Property Master Plan in the County CORP.

10.       Reports

a.  Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

b.  Farm Service Agency (FSA)

c.  Foresters

d.  Economic Development Committee

e.  Mirror Lake Management District

f.   Lake Virginia Management District

g.  Lake Redstone Protection District

h.  Southern Area Association – WI Land and Water

i.   Extension Education, Arts & Culture Committee

11.       Next meeting dates – Tuesday, October 24, 2023 and Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 9:00am

12.       Adjournment

COPIES TO:

Marty Krueger                        LRE Committee                      Brent Miller – Admin             Becky Evert - County Clerk    Desmond – Corp. Counsel
Surveyor                                  Land Records                         Reg. of Deeds                         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: October 5, 2023  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 10.12.2023 (123 KB)

SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Land Resources and Environment Committee
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Room 213
Sauk County West Square Building


Land Resources and Environment (LRE) Committee members present: M. Krueger, D. Polivka, V. McAuliffe, L. Eberl, R. Puttkamer, B. Spencer

Others present:  R. Meyer, J. Alt, M. Schlupp, B. Bailey, K. Felton, S. Pate, M. Stieve, C. Fowler, Paul Wolter

Absent:  P. Kinsman (Excused), B. Lohr, R. Puttkamer

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

Adopt agenda - Motion by Polivka / Spencer to adopt the October 12, 2023 agenda.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Adopt minutes of previous meetings

  1. September 26, 2023 - Motion by Spencer / McAuliffe to approve the September 26, 2023, LRE Committee meeting minutes.  Motion carried, unanimously.

Public comment – Paul Wolter commented about the Master Plan for Yellow Thunder.

Communications – M. Schlupp spoke about the upcoming Pasture Walk at the Bindl farm on Oct. 19, 2023.  

Surveyor

  1. Review of Surveyor 2024 Budget – M. Krueger provided the Surveyor budget. 

Land Records

  1. Land Records Department Report.  – K. Felton provided the Land Records Department report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers. – K. Felton presented the vouchers in the amount of $1,730.00. Motion by Spencer / Polivka to pay vouchers in the amount of $1,730.00. Motion carried unanimously.
  3. Discussion and possible action on GIS / Land Records Modernization 2024 budget.- K. Felton and S. Pate presented the highlights and budget line items for the 2024 budget.  Motion by Polivka / Eberl to concur with the 2024 budget for Land Records as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.         

Register of Deeds

  1. Register of Deeds Department Report.  – B. Bailey provided the Land Records Department report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers. – B. Bailey presented the vouchers in the amount of $7,511.00. Motion by McAuliffe / Spencer to pay vouchers in the amount of $7,511.00. Motion carried unanimously.
  3. Review of ROD 2024 budget. – B. Bailey presented the Register of Deeds 2024 Budget. Motion by Polivka / McAuliffe to concur with the 2024 budget for Register of Deeds as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Land Resources and Environment

  1. LRE Department Report - September.  – M. Schlupp provided the LRE Department report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers. – M. Schlupp presented the vouchers in the amount of $21,291.38 for Conservation and Planning & Zoning departments and $11,210.00 for Park Departments. Motion by McAuliffe / Eberl to pay vouchers in the amount of $21,291.38 for the Conservation and Planning & Zoning departments and $11,210.00 for the Parks Department. Motion carried unanimously.
  3. Review of LRE 2024 budget.- M. Schlupp presented the LRE 2024 budget. Motion by Eberl / Spencer to concur with the LRE 2024 budget for Land Resources and Environment Department.  Motion carried unanimously.
  4. Resolution Authorizing Submission of the Lake Monitoring and Protection Network Grant Application. Motion by McAuliffe / Spencer to approve the resolution authorizing submission of the Lake Monitoring and Protection Network Grant Application and to forward to the full board for their consideration.  Motion carried unanimously.           
  5. Discussion and presentation on pollinator strips and upcoming changes to Sauk County farm cropping practices. B. Sadler presented a slide show presentation on the benefits of pollinators strips and upcoming changes to Sauk County farm cropping practices.
  6. Discussion and possible approval on Resolution to Adopt Amendments to the Land Resources and Environment Department Fee Schedule. M. Stieve presented a resolution to Adopt Amendments to the Land Resources and Environment Department Fee Schedule.   Motion by McAuliffe / Spencer to approve the Resolution to Adopt Amendments to the Land Resources and Environment Department Fee Schedule.  Motion carried unanimously.           
  7. Discussion and possible approval on funding for Sauk County Historical Society for artwork at Yellow Thunder Memorial. Paul Wolter presented the request on funding for Sauk County Historical Society for artwork at Yellow Thunder Memorial.  Motion by Spencer / McAuliffe to approve the release the funds of $9,999 that was set aside for the Sauk County Historical Society for the artwork at Yellow Thunder Memorial.  Motion carried unanimously.  
  8. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution to adopt the Sauk County Farm Education Hub Development Plan as an Appendix to the 2022-2042 Sauk County Farm Property Master Plan in the County CORP.  C. Fowler presented the plans for the Sauk County Farm Education Hub Development Plan. Motion by Spencer / Eberl to approve a Resolution to adopt the Sauk County Farm Education Hub Development Plan as an Appendix to the 2022-2042 Sauk County Farm Property Master Plan in the County CORP to forward to the full board for their approval. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports

a.  Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – No one present.

b.  Farm Service Agency (FSA) – No one present.

c.  Foresters – No one present.

d.  Economic Development Committee – M. Krueger noted that a meeting was held at McFarlane manufacturing in Sauk City. The next meeting will be held in Lake Delton at the New Administrative Building. 

e.  Mirror Lake Management District – M. Krueger reported the approval of the contract for the soil site to begin next year.  A work schedule has been submitted for 2024 plan.

f.   Lake Virginia Management District – L. Eberl noted the annual meeting was held.  There is a concern about the level of water in the lake.

g.  Lake Redstone Protection District – P. Kinsman was not present

h.  Southern Area Association – WI Land and Water – P. Kinsman was not present

i.   Extension Education, Arts & Culture Committee – V. McAuliffe noted there is nothing to report.

Next meeting dates – Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Adjournment - Motion to adjourn by Spencer / McAuliffe at 10:32 a.m.  Motion carried, unanimously           

Respectfully submitted,

 

Brandon Lohr, Secretary        

Supporting Documents

PDF icon LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT MINUTES 10.12.2023 (123 KB)