UW Extension, Arts & Culture Committee Meeting

May 11, 2016 approved minutes (140 KB)

Members Present:     Judy Ashford, John Dietz, Donna Stehling, Chuck Spencer, Andy Andrews, Alan Anderson

UWEX Staff Present: Sue Nagelkerk, Haley Weisert, Melissa Beernink, Morgan McArthur, Meg Sage

Guests Present:        JoAnn Mundth

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Call to Order

            The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Chair Ashford.

Election of Committee Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary

Chair:  Motion made by Dietz to nominate Ashford as committee Chair, second by Stehling.   Motion carried.  All in favor.

Vice-Chair:  Motion made by Ashford to nominate Stehling as committee Vice-Chair, second by Dietz.  Motion carried. All in favor.

Secretary:  Motion made by Stehling to nominate Dietz as committee Secretary, second by Spencer.  Motion carried.  All in favor.

Certification of Open Meeting Notice

            Requirements of the Open Meeting Law were met.

Approval of Agenda

Move agenda item #9 up to #6 on agenda.  Motion made by Dietz, second by Andrews to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.  All in favor.

Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting

Motion made by Dietz, second by Stehling to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 13, 2016.  Motion carried.  All in favor.

Public Comment: 

None

Communications: 

Communications from Reedsburg ArtsLink, Sauk Prairie Fire on the River, Wisconsin Historical Society renewal notice.  Introductions of committee members.

Report on Harvest Park Project and Ruminant being selected for WI Top Rural Development Award – JoAnn Mundth

Mundth gave history and update on project and how it evolved as an extension of the grant process.  The Wisconsin Top Rural Development Award was received in 2016. 

Review Budget and Approval of Vouchers:

UW Extension

Budget reviewed and explained to new committee members, Andrews and Spencer.  Motion was made by Stehling, second by Spencer to approve the April 2016 UW Extension invoices in the amount of $3,037.43.  Motion carried. All in favor.

Arts & Culture

Two approved good idea grants are still outstanding and will be paid out with May invoices.  Motion was made by Dietz, second by Stehling to approve the April 2016 AHHP invoices in the amount of $6,500.  Motion carried. All in favor.

Department Updates:

            UW Extension

• Nagelkerk reported on UW restructure; most changes will begin in early 2017

• 4-H Summer Intern will start May 16 – Bridgett Fish

  Arts & Culture

• Ashford would like a 2^nd round of AHHP grants to be offered in July-August

• Adhoc committee will be working on new guidelines

  Brief UW Extension, Arts & Culture orientation for new committee members

   Overview and funding structure of UW Extension explained to new committee members. 

  Discussion and possible action, Approval of members attending 2016 WACEC Conf. June 20-21 in Wausau

  Motion made by Dietz, second by Andrews to approve Stehling to attend the 2016 State WACEC Conference on June 20-21 in Wausau.  Motion carried. All in favor.

  Discussion and possible action, Consider Sauk Co. UW Extension funding structure resolution (Similar to LaCrosse County)

  Anderson provided background to new committee members.  Vacant Sauk County Agriculture Agent position was also discussed.  Table agenda item to June agenda when more details available.

  Agents’ Reports

  Meg Sage, 4-H Youth Dev. Agent:  Timeline shared regarding 4-H and youth programming from December to March.

  Sue Nagelkerk, FLE:  Dollars During Development, Building Family Foundations

  Consideration of Applications for Good Idea Grants

  Wormfarm Institute - Motion was made by Stehling, second by  Ashford to approve the Wormfarm Institute  good idea grant in the amount of $500.  Motion carried. All in favor.

  River Arts Inc. Motion was made by Dietz, second by Stehling to approve the Neophonic Jazz Orchestra good idea grant in the amount of $500.  Motion carried. All in favor.

  Future Agenda Items: 

• 2017 goals,vision and approve UWEX and AHHP outcome measures

• Consider UW Extension restructure proposal

  Next Meeting Date: 

  The next meeting will be on Wednesday, JUNE 8, 2016, in the UW Extension Conference Room at 9:00 AM.

• Al Ringling would be available for meeting space and tour- July 13 meeting.

• Matt Hanson visitto discuss restructure and open position

  Adjournment

  Motion was made by Stehling, second by Andrews to adjourn the meeting.   Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned.  All in favor.

  Respectfully Submitted,

   

  John Dietz, UW Arts and Culture Committee Secretary

  Judy Gurgel, Recording Secretary