HomeMy WebLinkAboutLWC MINUTES DECEMBER2009GRANT COUNTY LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE MEETING
December 1, 2009
9:00 a.m.
Ag Services Building
Lancaster, Wisconsin
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul Landon at 9:00 a.m. Present in addition to
Chairman Landon were Don Splinter, William Biefer, Vince Loeffelholz, David Klar, Marvin Kettler,
and Dwight Nelson. Others present were, Greg Cerven, Karyl Fritsche, Lynda Schweikert, Jared
Reuter, John Patcle, Craig Hollingsworth, Kevin Lange, and Annette Lolwing.
Motion by Don Splinter, seconded by William Biefer that the Committee was in compliance with the
Open Meeting Law. Motion carried.
Motion by Dwight, seconded by David Klar to approve the minutes from the November 3, 2009
meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Dwight Nelson, seconded by William Biefer to approve the agenda with a change that the
Grant County LWCD Webpage will be moved up before the sale of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Motion by Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by Dwight Nelson to approve the agenda change. Motion
carried.
Bills: Annette Lolwing
Motion by Dwight Nelson, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz to approve the bills. Motion carried.
New Cooperators and Cancellations: Annette Lolwing
Annette presented 1 cancellation. The cancellation was from Billy Wilkinson who owned land, 130.0
acres in Mt. Hope Twp., Sec 32, was sold to Tim Wilkinson. Motion by Don Splinter, seconded by
David Klar to approve the cancellation. Motion carried.
Lynda mentioned we have purchased a voice recorder and is now being used.
Wildlife Damage Commodity Prices: Greg Cerven
Greg Cerven handed out a list of 2009 crop prices. Greg stated that these are the market prices that are
around our area. He asked the Committee to set the commodity prices for the 2009 Wildlife Damage
Program. Motion by Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by William Biefer to approve the current prices
listed on the handout. Price set for Corn is $3.64 / bushel; Soybeans at $10.20 / bushel; Oats at $2.09 /
bushel; Alfalfa Hay at $107.50 / ton; Mixed Hay $65.00 / ton; and Organic Corn at $5.50 / bushel.
Motion carried.
Wildlife Damage Appraisal Deadline: Greg Cerven
Greg reported that we need to set a deadline date for the 2009 Wildlife Damage Crop Appraisals.
Committee agreed that 80% of the crops have been harvested. A deadline date of December 1, 2009
was set so that no more 2009 Wildlife Damage Crop Appraisals will be done. Motion by Don Splinter,
seconded by Marvin Kettler to approve the deadline date. Motion carried.
County Board Chairman: John Patcle
John reported that they will be having a Strategic Planning meeting on December 3, 2009 to go over
the 2 proposals regarding the County Highway Department. The UW Platteville students will be
working on another project next semester.
Cost Sharing: Lynda Schweikert
Lynda asked for the committees’ guidance on the possibility of cost sharing on small dams with large
cost estimates. Al Neises has been out on dam sites that are very small with 2 – 3 acres of drainage
area. They are smaller dams but have very steep back slopes and require a large amount of fill. Dams
would be costly, probably between $16,000 to $20,000. Al Neises came in to report on a couple of
dams that are along the river bluffs. He is asking the committee if they would oppose or be in favor of
piggybacking county cost share funds with SWRM (DATCP) cost share funds. Committee was in
favor of piggybacking county and DATCP funds for these types of projects.
Lynda reported that Alan Lumley, Jamestown Twp., $3,500.00, is requesting an extension until
January, 2010 for his grade stabilization structure. Project is near completion. Motion by William
Biefer, seconded by Marvin Kettler to grant Alan’s request. Motion carried.
Lynda reported that Kathy Ragatz, Beetown Twp., $3,500.00, is requesting an extension until June,
2010 for her rip rap repair. Kathy would like to do her EQIP rip rap project at the same time as the rip
rap repair. Motion by William Biefer, seconded by Marvin Kettler to approve Kathy’s request.
Motion carried.
Lynda reported that Kerwin Killian, Ellenboro Twp., $2,055.00, is requesting an extension until
January, 2010 for his underground outlet. Project is near completion. Motion by William Biefer,
seconded by Marvin Kettler to grant Kerwin’s request. Motion carried.
Lynda reported a cancellation request of county cost sharing for Jeremy Winkers, Wingville Twp.,
$3,500.00 for a manure storage facility. Jeremy will reapply for cost sharing in the year that they plan
to build the facility. Facility has been designed by Ralph Hemling. Motion by Vince Loeffelholz,
seconded by Dwight Nelson to cancel the cost sharing request. Motion carried.
Lynda presented final approval request for county cost sharing on a well decommissioning project for
Steve and Diane Schneider, South Lancaster, Twp., $218.72. Motion by Don Splinter, seconded by
Dwight Nelson to approve payment. Roll Call: 7 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent. Motion carried.
Lynda reported that Kevin Prill’s rip rap project and Tom Patzner’s rip rap are both carryovers from
2008 into 2009. In the past we were unable to transfer any DATCP funds to a different project. This
year we are able to transfer money from one extension project to another extension project. Kevin
Prill’s rip rap came in over cost what he was tentatively approved for, and Tom Patzner’s project came
in under cost what he was tentatively approved for. Lynda will be doing the transfer of $898.43 from
Tom Patzner to Kevin Prill’s DATCP cost sharing. This will leave a $0.0 balance for DATCP funds.
Lynda presented final approval request for county cost sharing on a rip rap project for Kevin Prill,
Ellenboro Twp., $1,583.90; and DATCP cost sharing of $4,406.31 for a total of $5,990.21. Motion by
David Klar, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz to approve payment. Roll Call: 7 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent.
Motion carried.
Lynda presented final approval request for county cost sharing on a manure storage facility for John
Mulrooney, Mt. Hope Twp., $3,500.00. Motion by William Biefer, seconded by Marvin Kettler to
approve payment. Roll Call: 7 Yes, 0No, 1 Absent. Motion carried.
Lynda presented final approval request for county cost sharing on 2 grade stabilization structures for
Donald Brandt, Jamestown Twp., of $2,034.39, and DATCP cost sharing of $4,410.00 for a total of
$6,444.40. Motion by Don Splinter, seconded by William Biefer to approve payments. Roll Call: 8
Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
Lynda presented tentative approval request for county cost sharing on a streambank protection project
for Stan Hampton, West Beetown Twp., $1,500.00, Stan is asking for an additional $2,000.00 to bring
his cost sharing up to $3,500.00. Motion by Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by William Biefer to
approve the additional $2,000.00 county cost sharing for Stan. Motion carried.
Lynda presented tentative approval request for county cost sharing for a well decommissioning for
Janet Vosberg, Harrison Twp., $500.00. Motion by Marvin Kettler, seconded by David Klar to
approve Janet’s request. Motion carried.
Lynda presented final approval request for DATCP cost sharing on rip rap repair for Tom Patzner,
South Potosi Twp., $2,275.57. Motion by Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by William Biefer to approve
payment. Roll Call: 7 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent. Motion carried.
Lynda mentioned that she has 3, 2009 projects that will be extended into 2010. Stan Hampton for
$7,500.00; Gary Klein, NMP of $1,661.00; and Alan Lumley, $3,040.00. Motion by Don Splinter,
seconded by William Biefer to approve the extensions to 2010. Motion carried.
Grant County LWCD Website Page
Lynda reported that she was in contact with Jeff Anderson, Computer IT person to see if he would give
her permissions to enter information on our website. Jeff was in favor of it. Lynda gave a very
interesting presentation to the committee what the LWCD website looks like and what a useful tool it
will be for our office. Committee appreciated all the good work Lynda had done to get the webpage
updated.
Sale of 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
Lynda reported that the brakes are froze up on the rear passenger side of the 2000 Dodge Grand
Caravan. Lynda asked the committee if they wanted to repair the vehicle before selling it. Motion by
Dwight Nelson, seconded by David Klar to get the brakes repaired. Motion carried.
Lynda asked how the committee would like to sell the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. Motion by Don
Splinter, seconded by William Biefer to advertise the request for sealed bids on the 2000 Dodge Grand
Caravan to all Grant County Departments. If there is no interest by December 18, 2009, then advertise
the request countywide. Sealed bids are to be opened January 5, 2010 at the LWCC meeting. Motion
carried.
WLWCA Resolutions
Lynda reported that Don, Bill and Vince are going to the WLWCA Conference in LaCrosse. There
will be 2 resolutions on the table. Resolution #1 – Require comprehensive well water testing prior to
real estate transfer. Resolution #2 – Whitetail deer herd management in Wisconsin.
WLWCA Conference Donated Items
Lynda asked if anyone generated any items to donate. Fairboard will donate a 154th Grant County Fair
commemorative tractor; an Allis Chalmers “G” with plow.
WALCE
Lynda reported that Annette and Kevin will be attending the WALCE Conference in March. The money is in
the budget.
2010 Tree Sale List: Kevin Lange
Kevin presented the 2010 Grant County’s tree sale order form. Kevin is working with Leo Frueh at IAWISIL
(Iowa Wisconsin Illinois) nursery, the previous Cascade Nursery. We will still be getting our evergreen trees
from Laura’s Lane Nursery by Plainfield. A copy of the order form will be on our website. Motion by Vince
Loeffelholz, seconded by Dwight Nelson to accept the 2010 Tree Sale Order Form. Motion carried.
Poster Contest Photos: Annette Lolwing
Annette asked for some committee member/members to go to the local schools to have photos taken. We had 3
posters that won at the state level. We had a great showing of poster winners in Grant County this year. Paul
Landon offered to go to St Clements School, William Biefer offered to go to IGEMS, Vince Loeffelholz offered
to go to Cuba City High School, St Mary School, undecided.
FPP Report: Kevin Lange
Kevin reported that he has been out on some contour and contour strip jobs, mostly on land that has expired
from CRP.
Kevin reported that he is catching up on plan revisions and sodbusting plans.
Kevin reported that he has a couple of Notices of Noncompliance, they are voluntary Notices of Noncompliance
that were sent out to the landowners.
NRCS Report: Karyl Fritsche
Karyl reported that they are still working at getting their projects permitted through the DNR.
Karyl reported that they will be changing the EQIP allocations. National Office states that we need to rank like
application by like applications, only cropland will compete with cropland.
FSA Report: Jared Reuter
Jared reported on the lease of the building and is actively working on the solicitation package. Jared
does have the month to month lease signed by landlord.
Jared reported on the Dairy Economic Loss Assistance Program, deadline was last Wednesday to
collect and verify the amount of pounds of milk from February through July. The milk payment may
be $.07 per hundred weight. National is hoping to have payments out by the middle of December.
Jared mentioned that he does have a County Emergency Board meeting set up for next Tuesday,
December 8, 2009, where the LWCD, NRCS, and UW Extension come together to discuss different
issues pertaining to crops in the county. They will be documenting some of the mold issues that were
seen this crop season. It is a very important step in preparing for a disaster program. They will
continue to collect information into the Spring.
Jared reported that they should have a handbook here in the near future for the disaster program.
Should open in December to start going through the 2008 losses.
Jared mentioned that they have most of their payments out. This is the latest that FSA is making
payments, they are usually all out in mid to late October. Milk loss for November is $.64. For the
October payment every year, the producers need to complete an Adjusted Gross Income form,
producers are not able to self certify anymore.
Jared mentioned that Grant County pays out between 10 and 11 million dollars for all their programs.
Jared asked everyone to keep Virginia Peake and husband in their prayers.
Jared asked what is going on that FSA employees are not able to get finger printed at the Grant County
Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Department is not allowed to charge for finger printing. City
police departments are allowed to charge for finger printing, they charge from $20.00 to $25.00.
Jared reported that Marvin Kettler is up for election. Ballots must be postmarked by December 7,
2009, and will be opened on December 10, 2009.
Call for Agenda Items for Next Months Meeting
1. Van bid opening
2. WLWCA conference report
Other Business - None
Motion by Dwight Nelson, seconded by Marvin Kettler to adjourn until January 5, 2010. Motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted by
Annette Lolwing for Dwight Nelson