LAND RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

5/13/21 LRE Meeting Minutes (275 KB)

SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Room 213
Sauk County West Square Building
Land Resources and environment (LRE) committee member present: M. Krueger, R. Nelson, R. Curry, P. Kinsman, B. Lohr, V. McAuliffe, D. Polivka
Others Present: L Wilson. L Digmann, M Stieve, K Felton, P. Dederich,
G. Templin/Steward
Absent: Randy Puttkamer
At 9:00 am Chair Krueger called the Land Resources and Environment Committee meeting to order and certified to be in compliance with the Open Meeting Law.
Adopt agenda Motion by Kinsman/Curry to adopt the agenda. Motion carried, all in favor.
Adopt minutes of previous meeting- April 27, 2021 – Motion by Polivka/Nelson to approve the April 27, 2021 LRE Committee meeting minute. Motion carried, all in favor
Public comment None
Communications Wilson present the monthly pollen flyer for the month of April and also reminded everyone of the Conservation day of the lake which will be held Saturday June 19, 2021 if interested. Wilson also introduce the two new interns working on behalf of the Planning and Zoning area this summer. Emily Soderberg from the University of Michigan and Maxwell Lohse from the University of Minnesota.
Surveyor
Department report – Dederich provided a report of departments. Noting that they are finishing the
2020 Projects due to the Pandemic.
Review and approval of vouchers – Motion by Kinsman/ McAuliffe to approve the vouchers in
the amount of $4,229.75. Motion carried, all in favor
Land Records
Department report - Felton provided a report of departments on the Data Dashboard. Provided
Information in regards to the Creation and Update of the LRE App to showcase current projects.
McAuliffe wonder what the App was and the use of the App. Wilson explained.
Review and approval of vouchers - Motion by Curry/McAuliffe to approve the vouchers in the
amount of $124,164.55. Motion carried, all in favor.
Discussion and possible approval of the purchase of a 911 GIS Data Validation Tool from
Intrados Life & Safety Solutions. Felton state that through Wisconsin Department of Military
Affairs the County has been awarded a grant to support the 911 upgrade. The cost of the Map
SAG Gis Data Management Software will be $13,500. The Grant will cover 60% of the costs
which leaves 40% of the cost to be covered by the County. Motion by Polivka/Kinsman to
approve the 911 Software Upgrade. Motion carried, all in favor.
Register of Deeds
Department report – Krueger noted that Mr, Bailey was unable to attend, if Committee members
have questions on the report they should contact Bailey directly.
Review and approval of vouchers – Motion by Nelson/Kinsman to approve the vouchers in the
amount of $14,192.63. Motion carried, all in favor.
Review and approval of yearly report. Motion by McAuliffe/Curry to accept the 2020 Annual
Report. Motion carried, all in favor.
Land Resources and Environment
Department report. Wilson provided the Department report. Stieve provided clarification on a few park items.
Review and approval of vouchers - Motion by McAuliffe/Curry to approve the vouchers in the amount of $22,769.47. Motion carried, all in favor.
Discussion on 2022 Budget Items. Wilson noted that the department is looking at several reclassifications and a few new positions. Wilson started with the park department staff. Wilson noted the potential sharing of an Engineer with the Highway Department. Wilson also noted the creation of classifications for the technician’s positions, in effort to give individuals the opportunity to advance. Polivka provided support for keeping the existing staff and providing opportunities for advancement. Kinsman asked if a Hwy/Parks engineer would be able to crossover. Nelson recommended just hiring a Part time Engineer for Parks only. Stieve assured that a Civil Engineer should have some background to cross functions. Wilson thought it would be difficult to hire just a part time engineer. Lohr wonder if it would be cost effective in hiring vs. consulting. Stieve thought was it would be cost effective but would not truly eliminate the need for outside consultants for specific projects. Stieve noted that past records would need to be verified to determine costs for outside engineering services.
Discussion and possible action on a conditional use permit for a Planned Rural Development (PRD) lot for Thomas and David Breunig located in Section 35, T10N, R5E Town of Honey Creek, Sauk County, pursuant to Chap 7 Subchapter IX, of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances.
Templin requesting approval to create a 3.5 acre, more or less vacant lot for the purpose of a real estate sale. If approved, the PRD lot will coincide with the placement of a preservation area easement on 40 acres more or less of land also owned by Breunig’s. Town meeting was held on Tuesday May 11, 2021 in which they approved. Motion by Polivka/Kinsman to approve the PRD. Motion carried, all in favor.
Discussion and possible action on resolution authorizing the purchase of a flexible wing rotary cutter. The resolution for a Flexible Wing Rotary Cutter was approved to purchase for the Parks department. The bid from McFarland Mfg. Co Inc. for $16,085.00 was accepted. Motion by Polivka/ Kinsman to approve the Purchase of Flexible Wing Rotary Cutter. Motion carried, all in favor.
Discussion and possible action on surveying at Hemlock County Park. MSA Professional Service $6200, Jewell Associates Engineers $6700 and Driftless Area Group $9170 were among the ones to offer a quote for the surveying the Hemlock County Park. Motion by Kinsman/Nelson to approve MSA Professional Services to do the survey of the Hemlock County Park. Motion carried, all in favor
Reports
* Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - None * Farm Service Agency (FSA) - None * Foresters - None * Economic Development Committee – Krueger noted that there were was an update from Supervisor Polivka and Jewell Associates on the planning for the airport. Krueger mentioned an update on the Bluffview Park as well as Broadband throughout the County. Krueger stated that the Administrator will be working with staff on the GSST process. * Mirror Lake District – Krueger stated they did not meet * Lake Virginia Management District – Krueger stated they did not meet * Lake Redstone Management District - Kinsman stated they are looking at easements for drainage areas and access to the lake. Kinsman noted that the group bid one of the projects that they received grant funds for; however, the cost came back in at twice what was expected. The group will be looking for an extension from the Committee for the use of these grant dollars, so the work can be completed during frozen conditions.
Next meeting dates -Tuesday, May 25th and Thursday, June 10th, 2021
Motion by Curry/Nelson to Adjourn at 10:07am. Motion carried, all in favor
Respectfully submitted,
Ross Curry, Secretary