HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved 05-03-2016 CSZC MinutesGRANT COUNTY CONSERVATION, SANITATION, & ZONING
COMMITTEE MEETING
May 3, 2016
9:00 a.m.
Grant County Board Room (#264)
Lancaster, Wisconsin
The Grant County Conservation, Sanitation & Zoning Committee meeting was called to order on
May 3, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. by John Patcle, Vice Chairman, of the County Board Supervisors in the Grant
County Board Room #264, 111 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster.
Board members present: John Patcle, Mark Stead, Lester Jantzen, Dwight Nelson, Gary Northouse, Roger
Guthrie, Grant Loy, and Dale Hood. Others present: Lynda Schweikert, Annette Lolwing, Kevin Lange, Joe
Schmelz, Cody Nelson, Jacob Huck, and Jerry Newswanger.
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.
Election of Officers
John Patcle opened nominations for the Chairman position of the CSZC. Mark Stead nominated Dwight
Nelson. Gary Northouse nominated Mark Stead, Mark declined his nomination. Dale Hood nominated
Lester Jantzen. A raise of hands was taken for the Chairman position, 4 in favor for Dwight Nelson, 3 in
favor for Lester Jantzen. Dwight Nelson will be the new Chairman of the CSZC. Motion carried.
John Patcle opened nominations for the Vice Chairman position. Dwight Nelson nominated Mark Stead.
Roger Guthrie moved to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Mark. Voice vote was taken, all
in favor that Mark Stead will be the Vice Chairman of the CSZC. Motion carried.
John Patcle opened nominations for the Secretary position of the CSZC. Roger Guthrie nominated Lester
Jantzen. Dale Hood moved to close nominations and to cast a unanimous ballot for Lester. Voice vote was
taken, all in favor that Lester Jantzen, will be the Secretary of CSZC. Motion carried.
John Patcle stepped aside to allow Dwight Nelson take over as the Chairman of the CSZC meeting.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Grant Loy to approve the Agenda as written. Motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes
Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the April 5, 2016 Minutes. Motion carried.
Approval of the Bills
Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Grant Loy to approve the bills. Motion carried.
Public Comment – None
Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Change
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-11 Jerry Newswanger is requesting a Comprehensive Plan Change ± 2 ac. of 014-00807-0020, from FP
to C1, and ± 3.73 ac. of 014-00807-0020 from FP to A2 Zoning to allow use on the commercial part of the
parcel to allow a wood/bicycle sales and repair shop and residence. Has a permit from the State Highway
Dept. for one driveway.
In Favor: Ellenboro Twp. approved on April 6, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: Jerry Newswanger
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing
Motion by Roger Guthrie, to recommend approval to the County Board, seconded by Lester Jantzen. Motion
carried.
Public Hearing for Rezones
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-11 Jerry Newswanger is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 014-00807-0020 of
± 2 ac. from FP to C1 and ± 3.73 ac. of PIN: 014-00807-0020 to allow a wood/bicycle sales and repair shop
and a residence. Has a permit from the State Highway Dept. for one driveway.
In Favor: Ellenboro Twp. approved on April 6, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: Jerry Newswanger
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Roger Guthrie 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 A Worksheet)
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-10 Kevin & Jean Wehrspann are requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 014-00782-0020
from FP to A2 of 2.532 ac. to allow an addition to existing non-farm residence.
In Favor: Ellenboro Twp. approved on April 6, 2016. Is consistent with their comp plan.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Mark Stead 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 Gary Northouse.
Motion carried. (See Attachment B Worksheet)
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-12 Banfield Investments LLC are requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 052-00284-
0000 from FP to A2 of ± 2 ac. to allow a non-farm residence.
In Favor: Potosi Twp. approved on April 4, 2016. Is consistent with their comp plan.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson 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 Dale Hood.
Motion carried. (See Attachment C Worksheet)
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-13 Bollant Farm Partnership are requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 062-00475-0000
from FP to A2 of ± 3.5 ac. to allow a non-farm residence.
In Favor: Wingville Twp. approved on April 19, 2016. Is consistent with their comp plan.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Mark Stead 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 Grant Loy.
Motion carried. (See Attachment D Worksheet)
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing.
#16-14 Jacob & Megan Huck are requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 046-00229-0020
from FP to A2 ± 2.5 ac. to construct a new non-farm residence.
In Favor: Jacob Huck and Paris Twp. approved on April 18, 2016. Is consistent with their comp plan.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson 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 Roger Guthrie.
Motion carried. (See Attachment E Worksheet)
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing.
#16-15 Cody & Tamra Nelson are requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 024-00618-0000
from FP to A2 2.2 ac. to allow a non-farm residence.
In Favor: Cody Nelson and Hickory Grove Twp. approved on April 14, 2016. Is consistent with their comp.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Grant Loy 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 Gary Northouse.
Motion carried. (See Attachment F Worksheet)
Zoning and Sanitation Report
Lynda presented the Zoning and Sanitation report. Summarizing the months of January 1, 2015 – May 1,
2015, compared to January 1, 2016 – May 1, 2016. We are $3,588.15 ahead of 2015. Motion by Mark
Stead, seconded by Roger Guthrie to accept the sanitation and zoning report. Motion carried.
Appoint SAA Representative and Alternate
Dwight Nelson opened nominations to appoint a SAA Representative. Mark Stead nominated Dale Hood.
Lester Jantzen closed the nomination and to cast a unanimous ballot for Dale. Voice vote was unanimous for
Dale Hood to be the SAA Representative. Motion carried.
Dwight Nelson opened nominations to appoint a SAA Alternate. Roger Guthrie nominated Lester Jantzen.
Mark Stead closed the nomination and to cast a unanimous ballot for Lester. Voice vote was unanimous for
Lester Jantzen to be the SAA Alternate. Motion carried.
Appoint RC&D Representative and Alternate
Dwight Nelson opened nominations to appoint a RC&D Representative. Lester Jantzen nominated Dale
Hood. Mark Stead closed the nomination and to cast a unanimous ballot for Dale. Voice vote was
unanimous for Dale to be the RC&D Representative. Motion carried.
Dwight Nelson opened nominations to appoint a RC&D Alternate. Mark Stead nominated Lester Jantzen.
Roger closed the nomination and to cast a unanimous ballot for Lester. Voice vote was unanimous for Lester
Jantzen to be the RC&D Alternate. Motion carried.
Discussion and Possible Action on Changing Designated Meeting Day
Lynda had a request from Dale Hood to see if it was possible to change the designated meeting day because
he has a conflict with the Land & Water Conservation Board meeting date being on the same day as the
CSZC meeting day. The LWCB meets every other first Tuesday of the Month. Lynda handed out a chart
referencing the days that the committees meet on. The BOA meetings were scheduled to meet the first
Thursday of the month. Gary Northouse made a motion to not change the CSZC designated meeting day.
Seconded by Roger Guthrie. Motion carried.
Storage Permit Approval
Lynda reported that Richard Junk, East Cassville Twp., has a concrete storage facility under an old hog
facility that he would like to abandon. He has already paid his permit fee of $50.00. He has received an
abandonment plan from our office. Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the
abandonment permit for Richard. Motion carried.
County Cost Sharing
Lynda presented final approval request for county cost sharing on 3 well decommissionings for Kathy
Edwards, West Beetown Twp. Well #1: Field Well, $404.06; Well #2: House Well, $242.64; Well#3: Farm
Well, $266.91. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Gary Northouse to approve all 3 payments.
Roll Call: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
Lynda presented tentative approval request for county cost sharing on a manure storage facility for Sam
Schneider, Smelser Twp., $5,000.00. Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Dale Hood to approve Sam’s
request. Motion carried.
Lynda presented tentative approval request for county cost sharing on a manure storage facility for Nobland
Farms LLP, Dennis and Troy, Ellenboro Twp., $5,000.00. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Gary
Northouse to approve Nobland’s request. Motion carried.
Lynda presented tentative approval request for county cost sharing on a manure storage closure for Richard
Junk, East Cassville Twp., $3,750.00. Motion by Grant Loy, seconded by Dale Hood to approve Richard’s
request. Motion carried.
SWRM Cost Sharing
2015 DATCP Cost Sharing – None to Report
2016 DATCP Cost Sharing
Lynda presented tentative approval request for 2016 DATCP cost sharing on a grade stabilization structure
for Dan Reynolds, North Potosi Twp., $7,000.00. Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Roger Guthrie to
approve Dan’s request. Motion carried.
Lynda presented tentative approval request for 2016 DATCP cost sharing on a streambank protection project
for Larry Haines, Ellenboro Twp., $7,000.00. Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Dale Hood to approve
Larry’s request. Motion carried.
Lynda presented tentative approval request for 2016 DATCP cost sharing on a streambank protection project
for Chris Neises, Patch Grove Twp., $9,298.00. Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Mark Stead to
approve Chris’s request. Motion carried.
CSZD Administrator Report
Lynda reported that the (Southern Area Association) SAA Spring meeting will be held on May 4th, at the
Fitchburg library. Spring elections will be taking place. Let Lynda know who plans to attend the meeting.
Lynda reported that the SAA Tour will be held on Wednesday, June 22nd in Iowa County. Need to know
who plans to attend. It is Grant County’s turn to host the tour in 2017.
Lynda reported that Bob Keeney wanted her to go over the updated County Board mileage policy. She
handed out the policy and read it to the committee. She stated that the Conservation, Sanitation, and Zoning
van is available for meetings. Must call Lynda prior to see if the van is available to use. If the van is not
available, you can then receive mileage for using your own vehicle.
Lynda reported that Nancy Scott had invited Enterprise Fleet Management to come talk to the departments
that have fleet vehicles, excluding the Sheriff’s Department vehicles. Looking to see if contracting to lease
fleet vehicles would be a cost effective item for the county. Asked them to work up a bid to see what it
would cost to replace/lease our vehicles through their organization. May have more information to report at
the June meeting. Erik’s 2002 Ford F150 will need to be replaced this year.
Lynda reported that the Annual Report is done and will be out for distribution in the area papers.
Lynda reported last month that there was a BOA scheduled for May 12. The Scott and Debra Kraemer
appeal is for the rejection of a zoning permit, the house is in the town road right of way. The appeal is in
negotiations with their insurance company. BOA may be cancelled for May 12th.
FPP Report: Kevin Lange
Kevin reported that he has 2 Notices of Noncompliance for Barbara Stofflet, Hickory Grove Twp. and Roger
Budden, Jamestown Twp. Barbara and Roger have each signed the voluntary waiver of rights as they no
longer want to participate in FPP. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the Notice
of Noncompliance for Barbara Stofflet and Roger Budden. Motion carried.
Kevin reported that he also has a cancellation of a Notice of Noncompliance for FPP for Charlotte Jinkins
Irrevocable Trust, Clifton Twp. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the
cancellation of Notice of Noncompliance for Jinkins Irrevocable Trust. Motion carried.
Kevin reported that we had the tree sale a couple of weeks ago. Sold approximately 13,275 trees to
approximately 150 customers. We had purchased 8,000 trees, softwoods and conifers, from Laura’s Lane
Nursery out of Plainfield WI, and 5,275 hardwood trees and shrubs from Schumacher’s.
Kevin reported on the prices of the church litanies and the school conservation activity booklets. In the past
we have purchased these items from NACD. In 2015 we were able to purchase the litanies for .085¢ per
Litany, and .50¢ per conservation activity booklet. In the past we have ordered our copies right from the
NACD’s web-site. This year we received notice that they went paperless. Received an estimate from
Grantland Graphics for 12.5¢ per litany and .88¢ per conservation activity booklet which this is what we
chose to go with for 2016. Checked into the cost if we went through NACD printing service and it would
cost .56¢ per litany and $1.09 per conservation activity booklets. NACD was very costly.
Kevin and Annette delivered 1325 litanies to 10 churches, compared to 1400 litanies to 11 churches in 2015.
Kevin and Annette delivered 598 conservation activity booklets to 10 schools in 2015 and 2016. Delivered
12 Red Oak Trees to 12 schools for Arbor Day.
Kevin has been working on CREP when he receives the information from the Farm Service Agency.
NRCS Report: Joe Schmelz
Joe reported that they are finishing up with EQIP contracts that were selected. They had 30 – 32
people that were accepted. Ended up with 25 contracts to date, expending $443,000 in cost sharing.
Joe reported that there will be another EQIP application deadline of June 10th. This is specifically for
cover crops and the Monarch initiative. The Trout Unlimited Initiative funds may be pulled back to
the September 2nd deadline, for FY 2017 general funds.
A very busy CSP sign up. We have 38 new applications, the second highest in the state. Very
lengthy process when they come in and go through the Conservation Measurement Tool. NRCS is
2/3 of the way through that process of the sign up.
CRP is still a busy workload and will continue to be a busy workload. Between the CREP and HELI
we have done around 135 to 140 contracts for over 5,600 acres, not quite half done,
Joe reported that they have 48 Annual Compliance Reviews that were a combination of randomly
selected by Washington, and FSA’s Farm Loan participants and 2 from complaints.
Joe mentioned Trout Unlimited is hosting a tour in Grant County this year in the area North of
Highland, and Castle Rock area. Probably in late September sometime.
Kevin mentioned the issues with the CREP easements. Learned at a meeting that CREP contracts
with easements and CREP contracts that were planted to trees that were enrolled in to the MFL
(Managed Forest Law) were also not eligible to be re-enrolled back into CREP program.
FSA Report: Tammy Eibey
Tammy turned in a report for Dwight to present to the committee.
See Attached Report.
RC&D/WLWCA/LWCB Report: Dale Hood
RC&D have developed several rotational grazing programs in SW WI. RC&D is also looking for small
parcels of land to plant Milk Weed for the Monarch Butterflies.
The WLWCA executive committee done very well financially, they raised the base dues from $12 to $25.00.
Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Lester Jantzen to adjourn until June 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted by Annette Lolwing for Lester Jantzen