HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved 03-01-2016 CSZC MinutesGRANT COUNTY CONSERVATION, SANITATION, & ZONING
COMMITTEE MEETING
March 1, 2016
9:00 a.m.
Grant County Conference Room (#266)
Lancaster, Wisconsin
The Grant County Conservation, Sanitation & Zoning Committee meeting was called to order on
March 1, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. by Mark Stead, the Conservation, Sanitation, and Zoning Committee Chairman
in the Grant County Conference Room #266, 111 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster.
Board members present: Mark Stead, Lester Jantzen, Dwight Nelson, Gary Northouse, Dale Hood and Pat
Schroeder. Roger Guthrie was excused. Others present: Lynda Schweikert, Annette Lolwing, Kevin Lange,
Joe Schmelz, John Gantenbein, Cheryl Schuckert, Gary Ranum, Bob Keeney, Helmuth Krause, and
Corporation Council: Ben Wood.
Certification of Open Meeting Law
Annette Lolwing sent the agenda to Karla Schwantes and Linda Gebhard to post in the Administration
Building and at the Courthouse, also sent an agenda to Bob Middendorf, WGLR, and was posted in the front
of the Ag Service Center Building. Media notices were sent to Karla Schwantes, Linda Gebhard, Herald
Independent, Tri County Press, Platteville Journal, and the Muscoda Progressive.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Dale Hood, seconded by Dwight Nelson to approve the Agenda with the changes that Don
Barrette cancelled his presentation because of the weather, and moved Helmuth Krause down the Agenda so
that Ben Wood, Corp Council, can be present for that discussion. Motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes
Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Gary Northouse to approve the February 2, 2016 Minutes. Motion
carried.
Approval of the Bills
Motion by Dwight Nelson, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the bills. Motion carried.
Public Comment – None
Public Hearing for Rezones
Chairman Stead opened the Public Hearing:
#16-05 Marlin Carl is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 028-00437-0000 from FPP to
A2 of 6.0 ac. to allow a non-farm residence.
In Favor: Liberty Twp. approved on January 14, 2016, contingent upon them receiving permission from
Highway Department for a driveway.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Mark Stead closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Lester Jantzen that the items are concurrent with all the conditions on the Farmland Preservation
worksheet and to recommend approval of the rezone to the full County Board, seconded by Pat Schroeder.
Motion carried. (See Attachment A Worksheet)
Chairman Stead opened the Public Hearing:
#16-06 Kevin Hahn is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 024-00538-0000 from FPP to
A2 of 5.0 ac. for a non-farm residence.
In Favor: Hickory Grove Twp. approved on February 11, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Mark Stead closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Gary Northouse that the items are concurrent with all the conditions on the Farmland Preservation
worksheet and to recommend approval of the rezone to the full County Board, seconded by Lester Jantzen.
Motion carried. (See Attachment B Worksheet)
Chairman Stead opened the Public Hearing:
#16-07 Cheryl Schuckert is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 046-00561-0000 from
FPP to A2 of 2.704 ac. for a non-farm residence.
In Favor: John Gantenbein, Cheryl Schuckert and Paris Twp. approved on January 12, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Mark Stead closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Pat Schroeder that the items are concurrent with all the conditions on the Farmland Preservation
worksheet and to recommend approval of the rezone to the full County Board, seconded by Dale Hood.
Motion carried. (See Attachment C Worksheet)
Zoning and Sanitation Report
Lynda presented the Zoning and Sanitation report. There was 3 maintenance forms and late fees returned
during the month of January - March 2015, compared to 48 that were turned in so far in January - March
2016. Several landowners were issued citations and have since decided to complete the 3 year maintenance
form and pay the $25.00 maintenance and late fee rather than to pay the citation fine. There were 5 zoning
permits in 2015, and 8 in 2016. Motion by Dwight Nelson, seconded by Lester Jantzen to accept the
sanitation and zoning report. Motion carried.
RC&D Dues Approval
Lynda reported that SW Badger RC&D is requesting $2,500.00 in dues. Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded
by Gary Northouse to pay the $200.00 to RC&D that is approved in our budget. Motion carried.
RC&D Invasive Species Report: Don Barrette
No Report
Floodplain Ordinance Update
Lynda reported that confusion with the floodplain map approval has been sorted out. There had been an
issue with map numbers listed in the ordinance. That has been corrected and the Grant County Floodplain
ordinance has been approved by FEMA and DNR.
Helmuth Krause – Joe Vosberg Easement Issue
Lynda reported on a letter received and addressed to the Sanitation and Zoning Committee, dated February 1,
2016, by Helmuth Krause and Theodore J. Krause requesting the Committee to enforce the zoning ordinance
in regards to his easement. Mark Stead read the letter in full to the committee. Helmuth was in attendance
and explained his situation. Ben Wood, Corporation Council, explained the situation that he had 1 year after
1999 to request any appeal process, no request was made so it was null and void after 2000. The judge ruled
it as a legal easement. Ben Wood explained that the County does not rule over a judges’ ruling. There was
no action taken on this agenda item.
County Cost Sharing
Lynda presented final approval request for county cost sharing on a well decommissioning for Thomas
Weigel, Platteville Twp., for $375.02. Motion by Dwight Nelson, seconded by Dale Hood to approve
payment. Roll Call: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Excused. Motion carried.
Lynda presented final approval request for county cost sharing on a well decommissioning for Shane
Crowley, North Lancaster Twp., for $410.36. Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Gary Northouse to
approve payment. Roll Call: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Excused. Motion carried.
Lynda presented final approval request for county cost sharing on a well decommissioning for Kris and Greg
Wubben, Fennimore Twp., for $500.00. Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Dwight Nelson to approve
payment. Roll Call: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Excused. Motion carried.
SWRM Cost Sharing
2016 DATCP Cost Sharing – None to Report
2015 DATCP Cost Sharing – None to Report
CSZD Administrator Report
Lynda reported on the Misty Morning Dairy manure spill. They were pumping from 1 storage facility to
another storage facility when a coupler let loose and let the manure flow into the Fennimore Branch. Our
office was on site for technical assistance. Misty Morning Dairy is a WPDES (Wisconsin Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System permit) farm with over 1,000 animal units and is permitted by the WI DNR.
Lynda reported that the Zoning Ordinance is complete and Jeff is sending it to DATCP to get their
suggestions to the ordinance and then will start bringing it forth to the Committee for tentative approval.
Lynda reported that the WLWCA Spring Conference will be held on March 2-4 at Elkhart Lake. Everyone
is registered and rooms are reserved for those who are planning to attend. Dale Hood will be going up on
Tuesday night. Those planning to attend are asked to contribute one item to our raffle basket.
Lynda reported that Iowa County will be hosting the Southern Area Association Tour on Wednesday, June
22, 2016.
Lynda reported that the SnapPlus update class will be held at UW Platteville on March 7th and 14th. There
are 32 landowners that have responded that they are interested in attending one of the classes.
Lynda reported that there is no Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for April.
FPP Report: Kevin Lange
Kevin reported that on February 6, 2016 he attended the Statewide County Deer Advisory Council Annual
Meeting in Stevens Point. There will be a Grant County Deer Advisory Council meeting on March 17, 2016
at 7:00 p.m. at the Lancaster High School Hillary Auditorium.
Kevin reported that he has been filling out approximately 450 Certificates of Compliance that the tax
preparers are asking the landowners to bring in with them for proof that they are in compliance with the
Farmland Preservation Program. Has had numerous calls to make changes and corrections.
Kevin reported that he has been working on the CREP work: had some field visits, GPS’d some fields, and
wrote some contracts.
Kevin reported that he continues to answer CRP questions.
Kevin reported that in 2015 the tree sales included 132 orders, selling 12,310 trees. In 2016, the tree sales
continued 144 orders, selling 12,155 trees. The amount of orders placed and the amount of trees ordered
runs fairly consistent from year to year.
Kevin reported that he is writing his articles for the Annual Report.
NRCS Report: Joe Schmelz
Joe reported that the 2nd batching date for FY 16 EQIP is March 4, 2016.
Application deadline date for FY 2017 EQIP Funds is September 2, 2016
Joe reported that they had 2 CSP informational meetings scheduled for February 23rd, meetings
scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Have approximately 30 CSP applications on file. Deadline to
turn in a CSP application is March 31, 2016.
The compliance list from FSA will be coming over soon, will need to make field visits for those
landowners on that compliance list.
Joe reported that they now have completed approximately 90 HEL determinations, and still have 2
wetland determinations to do yet.
Have completed approximately 65 new CREP and HELI CRP contracts and finishing up with the
General CRP sign up.
FSA Report: Tammy Eibey
Tammy turned in a report for Mark to present to the committee. Mark read the report to the committee.
See Attached Report.
RC&D/WLWCA/LWCB Report: Dale Hood
Dale reported that they reviewed and approved Land and Water Resource Management Plans for Shawano
County and Columbia County.
Lynda reported that we have 2 posters going on to the WLWCA Conference for the State judging.
Motion by Dwight Nelson, seconded by Lester Jantzen to adjourn until April 5, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted by Annette Lolwing for Lester Jantzen