UW Extension-Arts & Culture Meeting

01312011 approved minutes (24 KB)

Members present:  Judy Ashford, Don Nobs, Lester Wiese, Donna Stehling

Guests Present:   Marty Krueger, Al Anderson, John Darrow, Scott Zirzow, Dick Pederson

UWEX Staff Present:  Jenny Erickson, Sue Nagelkerk and Danielle Varney, Lori Baumgart,

Jenni Walsh and John Exo

Call to Order

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

Certification of Open Meeting Notice

            Requirements of the Open Meeting Law were met.

Approval of Agenda Amended

            Motion made by Wiese, second by Nobs to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting

Motion made by Nobs, second by Wiese to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 23, 2010.  Motion carried.

Public Comment

None.

Communications

Ashford communicated that videotaping of this meeting is a possibility per Chairman Krueger.

If your committee's meeting is videotaped, it is important to remember that it is the statutory right of a person to video or audiotape a public meeting provided they do not interfere with the conduct of the meeting. 

 Review Budget and Approval of Vouchers

UW Extension:  A motion was made by Wiese, second by Nobs to approve the vouchers for the month of December in the amount of $58,755.38.  Motion carried.

-Budget :  Erickson reviewed with committee.

Arts & Culture:  A motion was made by Nobs, second by Wiese to approve the vouchers for the month of December  in the amount of $636.59.  Motion carried.

Sauk County Fair Board Representative

Fighting Bob Fest moving from Sauk County Fairgrounds to Dane County in 2011.  Darrow reported on reasons the festival might have changed locations.  Committee would like to keep the festival in Sauk County.  Darrow will continue to keep committee updated.

Agents Annual Review (SIPR) with Dick Pederson, Southern District Director

-Introduction of Lori Baumgart, WNEP Educator who joined extension in November 2010.

2010 Year in Review -presentation was given by extension agents highlighting on accomplishments and impacts.  Pederson states this is an opportunity to give honest feedback and perspective.  A brief document of agent highlights was also distributed to committee members for reference. 

A motion was made by Stehling, second by Wiese to approve a successful Extension Agent Annual Review (SIPR) for 2010 calendar year.  Motion carried.

Discussion/Action regarding Authorization to Attend WACEC State Conference

The WACEC State Conference will be held in Madison at Monona Terrace.  All supervisors are encouraged to attend.  The most important day to attend is Tuesday, March 29 if you are only able to attend one day.  A motion was made by Ashford, second by Wiese to approve Supervisors Nobs, Stehling, Wiese, Zowin and Ashford  be authorized to attend the WACEC State Conference for March 28, 2011.  Motion carried.          

Discussion/Action regarding Amendment to Sauk County Extension Contract, 133-PRJ21RH

Extension contract review and signing.  A motion was made by Ashford, second by Stehling to approve contract 133-PRJ21RH.  Motion carried.

Updates/Reports

UW Extension: 

-UW Extension Sauk County Resource Advocacy Network:  Erickson and Nagelkerk reported.  Dean Klemme will be communicating with Ashford to keep the committee updated on the state and federal budget effects on extension.

-Alice in Dairyland Scholarship Update:  Selected recipient provided proof of second semester registration and transcript and will be receiving $500 scholarship.

Arts & Culture:

-Review Final Report AHHP Grants:  Postponed until February meeting.

-Update on 2011 Arts, Humanities & Historic Preservation Grant Process:  Erickson reviewed application process and dates the panels will meet.

Consideration of Applications for Good Idea Grants

1.  Sauk Prairie Area Historical Society – Requested $500.00 to undergo an extensive renovation and preparation to bring home the Bradford Bison for our long –term exhibit and other exhibits such as Fabulous Puppets and Christmas through the Family Table.  A motion was made by Wiese, second by Nobs to approve the Good Idea Grant for $500.00 to the Sauk Prairie Area Historical Society.   Motion carried.

Next  Meeting- Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 9:00 AM – ETN Room - West Square Building

Future Agenda Items

            -Review Good Idea Grant Application and Guidelines

            -Review Final Report , Good Idea Grants

            -Review Final Report,  AHHP Grants

Adjournment

A motion was made by Wiese, second by Stehling to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Donna Stehling, UW Arts and Culture Committee Secretary

Judy Gurgel, Recording Secretary