DATE: December 18, 2009
Members present: Judy Ashford, Donna Stehling, Lester Wiese, Marcy Huffaker, Pete Tollaksen
Guests Present: Al Anderson, Sue Teska, Marty Krueger, Neah Lohr, Shirley Vorndran, Jean Brew, Dale Loomis
UWEX Staff Present: Sue Nagelkerk, Jenny Erickson, Sandy Mikowiak-Larsen,
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9 AM by Chair Ashford
Certification of Open Meeting Notice
Requirements of the Open Meeting Law were met.
Approval of Agenda
Motion made by Tollakson, second by Huffaker to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting
Motion made by Wiese, second by Stehling to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 2009. Motion carried.
Public Comment
None
Communications
None
SAUK COUNTY UW EXTENSION
Monthly Report/Review and Approval of Vouchers (UW Extension)
A motion was made by Tollaksen, second by Stehling to approve the vouchers for the month of November in the amount of $4,742.21. Motion carried.
UW Extension - Department Updates
Sue Nagelkerk, Sauk County UW Extension Family Living Educator and CO-department Head gave a presentation using keys on how UW Extension worked. She pointed out that key points of UW Extension was education and how it worked on all three levels - County, State and National.
Discussion of Annual Review of the UW Extension Staff by Dick Pederson
The meeting was set for Friday, January 29, 2010 starting at 9 AM for the annual review.
Discussion & possible action on out-of-state travel for Jenny Erickson
Erickson explained that she has been invited to give two presentations at the Annual CRD Meeting which will be held in Bloomington, MN. She also explained that there were funds available from outside the county to cover most expenses. Motion made by Tollakson, second by Huffaker to give permission to Erickson to attend this conference in Minnesota. Motion carried.
Discussion & possible action on recommendation to the Personnel Committee for the UW Extension Administrative Assistant Position
Due to Judy Lewis' retirement this position will be vacant after January 29, 2010. There was discussion about the percentage of time to fund this position. Sue Nagelkerk and Jenny Erickson presented points defending filling this position 100% time. After much discussion, there was a motion to fill this position 100%. Motion made by Wiese, second by Tollakson to fill this position 100% time. Motion carried unanimously. (There may be a quorum from our committee that will be attending the Personnel Committee on Jan. 8, 2010)
Discussion & possible action on recommendation to the County Board for a Commendation for Judy Lewis who will be retiring January 29, 2010.
There was discussion on this recommendation with Wiese making the motion for this Commendation and Tollakson with a second. Motion carried. The Resolution was passed around so that all members of the committee could sign it.
ARTS & CULTURE
Monthly Report/Review and Approval of Vouchers
Motion made by Tollakson, second by Stehling to pay the November vouchers in the amount of $3,500.00. Motion carried. It was noted that a letter requesting a final report was sent to all those that received grants.
Discussion and possible action on Good Idea Grants
None
Update for Arts, Humanities & Historical Preservation Grants - copies of guidelines and applications
Erickson reported that all materials have been updated. A copy of the guidelines was passed out to those attendance. It was also noted that the Sauk County Map is in the process of being updated and that now the county will own the map and not the publishers.
Next Meeting - Friday, January 29, 2010- 9 AM - ETN Room - 3rd Floor - West Square Building
Adjournment
A motion was made by Stehling, second by Huffaker to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.