Land Resources & Environment Committee *AMENDED*

SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

Thursday May 12, 2022,

Room 213

Sauk County West Square Building

 

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

 

Others present:  L. Wilson, M. Schlupp, L. Digmann, K. Felton, B. Bailey

 

Absent: None

 

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

 

Election of officers: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary: Krueger requested nominations for Chair. Nomination by Polivka for Krueger.  Motion by Eberl/Polivka to close nomination and cast unanimous ballot for Krueger as Chair.  Motion carried, all in favor. Krueger requested nominations for the Vice Chair.  Nomination by Lohr for Kinsman.  Motion by Polivka/Spencer to close nomination and cast unanimous ballot for Kinsman as Vice Chair.  Motion carried, all in favor.  Krueger called for nominations for Secretary. Nomination by McAuliffe for Lohr. Lohr questioned the responsibilities associated with this role. Wilson explained. Motion by Polivka/Spencer to close nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Lohr as Secretary.  Motion carried, all in favor.

 

Selection of regular meeting date and times:  Krueger reviewed the meeting schedule.  Motion by Puttkamer/McAuliffe to approve the current meeting schedule through 2022.  Motion carried, all in favor.

 

Committee member assignment on Mirror Lake District, Lake Virginia Management District, and Lake Redstone Protection District, Southern Area Association – Wi Land and Water: Krueger stated that he would like to continue as the primary representative for Mirror Lake with Eberl as an alternate – Krueger noted that Eberl would cover Lake Virginia, and Kinsman – would be assisted Lake Redstone Management District. Krueger noted that, Kinsman has also served as the – Southern Area Association – Wi Land and Water. Motion carried unanimously

 

Adopt agenda: Motion by Kinsman/McAuliffe to adopt the amended agenda as presented.  Motion carried, all in favor.

 

Adopt minutes of previous meetings – April 14, 2022: Motion by McAuliffe/Kinsman to approve the April 14, 2022 LRE Committee meeting minutes.   Motion carried, all in favor.

 

Public Comment:  None

 

Communications:  Wilson presented the May 2022 monthly pollen.

 

Land Records

a.    Department report – Felton provided the Land Records department report.

b.   Review and approval of vouchers – Felton provided the vouchers in the amount $11,687.94.  Motion by McAuliffe/Kinsman to

      approve the vouchers in the amount of $11,687.94.  Motion carried, all in favor.

 

Register of Deeds

a.    Department report – Bailey provided the Register of deeds department report.

b.   Review and approval of vouchers – Bailey provided the vouchers in the amount of $14,276.64. Motion by Kinsman/Spencer to

       approve the vouchers in the amount of $14,276.64.  Motion carried, all in favor.

 

Land Resources and Environment

a.    Department report – Wilson provided the LRE department report. 

b.    Review and approval of vouchers – Wilson provided the vouchers in the amount of LRE $23,393.91 and Parks in the amount of

       $39,108.84.  Motion by Lohr/ Spencer in approve the vouchers in the amount of $23,393.91for LRE and $39,108.84 for Parks.

       Motion carried, all in favor.

 

 

 

Discussion and possible action on approving free parking for Baraboo Public Library program at White Mound on

July 21, 2022

Wilson requested approval for free parking for a Baraboo Public Library program being held at White Mound on July 21, 2022.

Motion by McAuliffe/Kinsman to approve the free parking at White Mound for Baraboo Public Library program on July 21, 2022.

Motion carried, all in favor.

 

Presentation on Land Conservation Service Area and Introduction to Wisconsin Land and Water

Schlupp presented the Land Conservation Service Area information and the Introduction to Wisconsin Land and Water. Polivka asked

for landowners to be involved or is it strictly volunteer for the erosion control issues.  Schlupp explained. Eberl questioned the type of

the cost share funds and where they are provided from.  Schlupp explained.

 

Discussion and possible action on a Resolution Authorizing the Director of Land Resources and Environment to Submit Grant

Applications for DATCP Clean Sweep Grant Program and Authorization for Chair/Vice Chair to Submit a Letter of Support

Wilson presented the background and history of the request.  Wilson stated this is to help offset some of the costs associated with the

Clean Sweep program and Ag Plastics. 

 

Motion by Lohr/McAuliffe to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Director of Land Resources and Environment to Submit Grant

Application for DATCP Clean Sweep Grant Program and Authorization for Chair/Vice Chair to submit a letter of support. Motion

carried, all in favor

 

Discussion and possible action to Authorize a Contract with Michel’s Construction Inc. for use of the Summer

Oaks Boat Landing

Wilson brought the new members up to date on this request.  Wilson stated that she and Stieve put together an agreement  and

forwarded it on to Michel’s.  Wilson stated after several attempts of contacting Michel’s, they finally got back to her at the end of

April. Michel’s stated they had concerns with the agreement in terms of the pier and the parking lot. Wilson stated she is coming back

to committee asking what they want for this site. Brandon stated let them go to the other site.  Kinsman questioned the current quality

of the parking lot and pier.  Polivka is in 100% agreement with Lohr. Spencer stated the winter storage alone for 5 years will cause a

lot of damage, of if they can’t meet our terms, let them go. Eberl stated with the cost of materials going up, we should not put a dollar

amount on it.  McAuliffe stated we’re offering this property we should not go back to sub-0, the County should obtain something from

this. Krueger stated Michel’s presentation was a different tone.  Krueger questioned if with this discussion Wilson had a sense of the

committee’s decision. Wilson stated yes.

 

Reports

a.  Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - None

b.  Farm Service Agency (FSA) - None

c.  Foresters - None

d.  Economic Development Committee – Krueger stated they did not meet

e.  Mirror Lake District – Krueger stated they are still working on 2 large projects, which include the dredging at the inlet side of the

     lake and the other is the removal of the Deltas on the outlet side of the lake. Krueger asked if the committee would like another tour

     of the lake.  Committee members stated that they would like a second tour. Krueger will work to find some dates for the tour.   

f.   Lake Virginia Management District – Krueger stated no report because our former representative is no longer here.

g.  Lake Redstone Management District – Kinsman stated they met on 5/11/2022.  Kinsman stated they are working on some grants

     for Sauk County and implementing the Lake Management Plan.

 

Next meeting dates – Tuesday May 24, 2022 and Thursday, June 9, 2022

 

Motion by McAuliffe/Spencer to adjourn at 10:22 a.m.  Motion carried, all in favor.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

Brandon Lohr, Secretary