HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved 06-07-2016 CSZC MinutesGRANT COUNTY CONSERVATION, SANITATION, & ZONING
COMMITTEE MEETING
June 7, 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
June 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. by Dwight Nelson, the Conservation, Sanitation, and Zoning Committee Chairman,
in the Grant County Board Room #264, 111 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster.
Board members present: Dwight Nelson, Mark Stead, Lester Jantzen, Roger Guthrie, Grant Loy, and Dale
Hood. Gary Northouse excused. Others present: Lynda Schweikert, Annette Lolwing, Kevin Lange, Josh
Bushee, Bob Keeney, Ron Coppernoll, George Murphy, Nicholas Pluemer, Karen Pluemer, Gary Pluemer,
Aaron Austin, Michael Jansen, John Gander, Kyle Vesperman, Betty Shurman, and Adam Weber.
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 Lester Jantzen, seconded by Grant Loy to approve the Agenda as written. Motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the May 3, 2016 Minutes with the change of
the name spelling from Kraemer to Kramer. Motion carried.
Approval of the Bills
Motion by Roger Guthrie, 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:
#16-04 Maida Fortune is requesting a Comprehensive Plan Change of ±1.8 ac. of 056-00087-0000, 056-
00088-0000, 056-00130-0000 & 056-00135-0000 from M2 & C2, to R3 to remove existing interior lot lines
and to zone it for a mobile home park.
In Favor: Aaron Austin and South Lancaster Twp. approved on April 20, 2016.
In Opposition: Gary Pluemer is in favor of the mobile homes, but not in favor if a large apartment complex is
constructed.
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing
Motion by Roger Guthrie, to recommend approval to the County Board, seconded by Lester Jantzen. Motion
carried.
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-16 Living Faith Church is requesting a Comprehensive Plan Change of 10.0 ac. of 016-00355-0020 from
FP to C1 to allow a land division to construct a new church and to allow a new business (grocery store) to
operate out of the existing church building.
In Favor: John Gander and Fennimore Twp. approved on March 14, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing:
Motion by Grant Loy, to recommend approval to the County Board, seconded by Roger Guthrie. Motion
carried.
#16-17 Vesperman Corporation is requesting a Comprehensive Plan Change of 4.0 ac. of 056-00517-0000 &
056-00502-0000 from FP to C2 to allow the use of the event barn.
In Favor: Kyle Vesperman and South Lancaster Twp. approved on May 11, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing:
Motion by Mark Stead, to recommend approval to the County Board, seconded by Dale Hood. Motion
carried.
Public Hearing for Rezones
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-04 Maida Fortune is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 056-00087-0000, 056-
00088-0000, 056-00130-0000 & 056-00135-0000 of ±1.8 ac. from M2 & C2 to R3 to remove existing
interior lot lines and to zone it for a mobile home park.
In Favor: Aaron Austin and South Lancaster Twp. approved on April 20, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing:
Motion by Lester Jantzen, to recommend approval to the County Board, seconded by Roger Guthrie. Motion
carried.
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-16 Living Faith Church is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 016-00355-0020 of
10.0 ac. from FP to C1 to allow a land division to construct a new church and to allow a new business
(grocery store) to operate out of the existing church building.
In Favor: John Gander and Fennimore Twp. approved on March 14, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing:
Motion by Roger Guthrie, to recommend approval to the County Board, seconded by Lester Jantzen. Motion
carried. (See Attachment A Worksheet)
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-17 Vesperman Corporation is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 056-00517-0000 &
056-00520-0000 of 4.0 ac. from FP to C2 to allow the use of the event barn.
In Favor: Kyle Vesperman and South Lancaster Twp. approved on March 14, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing:
Motion by Mark Stead, to recommend approval to the County Board, seconded by Grant Loy. Motion
carried. (See Attachment B Worksheet)
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-18 Betty Schurman is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 056-00211-0000 of 2.29 ac.
from FP to A2 to allow the use of a non-farm residence.
In Favor: Aaron Austin and South Lancaster Twp. approved on May 11, 2016.
In Oppostion: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing:
Motion by Mark Stead, to recommend approval to the County Board, seconded by Grant Loy. Motion
carried. (See Attachment C Worksheet)
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-19 Barth Eastlick is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 050-01036-0000 &
050-01042-0000 of 4.0 ac. from FP to A2 to allow a non-farm residence and to construct a new garage.
In Favor: Platteville Twp. approved May 9, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing:
Motion by Mark Stead, to recommend approval to the County Board, seconded by Lester Jantzen. Motion
carried. (See Attachment D Worksheet)
Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit
Dwight Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#CUP 16-001 – Kieler Industrial Park LLC – is applying for a conditional use permit on PIN: 026-00083-
0010 of 33.38 ac. for the operational use of a ready mix plant at the former Moore’s recycling facility.
In Favor: George Murphy, Mike Jansen, and Jamestown Twp. approved on May 10, 2016. Is consistent with
their comp plan.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing:
Motion by Roger Guthrie, to recommend approval to the County Board, seconded by Dale Hood. Motion
carried.
Zoning and Sanitation Report
Lynda presented the Zoning and Sanitation report. Summarizing the months of January 1, 2015 – June 1,
2015, compared to January 1, 2016 – June 1, 2016. We are approximately $9,000.00 ahead of 2015. We
have a total of 7,850 septic systems in Grant County. In 2013 there were 260 systems failing, in 2016 there
are 106 failing systems which leaves us with 1% of the systems still failing. Motion by Mark Stead,
seconded by Lester Jantzen to accept the sanitation and zoning report. Motion carried.
Enterprise Fleet Managemnet Presentation – Adam Weber
Adam Weber gave his presentation regarding options for maintaining our fleet of 5 vehicles.
Storage Permit Approval
Lynda reported that Bollant Farms, Wingville Twp., are constructing an Earthen Dairy Facility for 1,600
animal units. They will be permitted under a DNR WPDES (Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System). They are going through a private engineer. They have already paid the permit fee of $200.00.
Lynda approved the permit on June 1, 2016 and would like concurrence from committee. Motion by Grant
Loy, seconded by Roger Guthrie to concur with Lynda’s permit approval. Motion carried.
Lynda reported that Joe Kirschbaum, East Bloomington Twp. has a 45 foot diameter round hog facility that
he would like to abandon. He has already paid his $50.00 permit fee. He has received an abandonment plan
from our office. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Roger Guthrie to approve the abandonment permit for
Joe. Motion carried.
County Cost Sharing
No Cost Sharing requests.
SWRM Cost Sharing
2015 DATCP Cost Sharing
No Cost Sharing requests.
2016 DATCP Cost Sharing
Lynda presented tentative approval request for 2016 DATCP cost sharing on a closure of a waste storage
facility for Steve Adrian, Glen Haven Twp., $3,500.00. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Grant Loy to
approve Steve’s request. Motion carried.
Lynda presented tentative approval request for 2016 DATCP cost sharing on a closure of a waste storage
facility for Joe Kirschbaum, East Bloomington Twp., $3,897.60. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Roger
Guthrie to approve Joe’s request. Motion carried.
Lynda presented tentative approval request for 2016 DATCP cost sharing on a grade stabilization structure
for David Brandt, Jamestown Twp., $4,200.00. Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Roger Guthrie to
approve David’s request. Motion carried.
Lynda presented tentative approval request for 2016 DATCP cost sharing on a grade stabilization structure
for David Brandt, Jamestown Twp., $6,300.00. Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Dale Hood to
approve David’s request. Motion carried.
2016 SWRM Grant Approval
Lynda reported that DATCP has approved the allocations for 2016 Soil and Water Resource Management
Grant Contract. DATCP is allocating $63,426.00 for SEG funding and $33,614.00 for GPR funding for a
total of $97,040.00 for staff and support and operating costs, and $67,500.00 for Bond Fund (Cost Share
money) to go toward structural practices. These are the amounts that were in our 2016 budget. Motion by
Mark Stead, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve signing of the 2016 SWRM Grant Contract. Motion
carried.
CSZD Administrator Report
Lynda reported that the (Southern Area Association) SAA Spring meeting was held on May 4th, at the
Fitchburg Public Library. Spring elections were held. There was a good LCC training after the meeting.
Was a very good meeting with a large attendance.
Lynda reported that the SAA Tour will be held on Wednesday, June 22nd in Iowa County. Mark, Dwight,
Dale, Lester, Lynda, Annette, Erik, and Randy plan to attend the tour. It is Grant County’s turn to host the
tour in 2017.
Lynda reported that the WLWCA is looking into negotiating some tracking software for
FPP under statewide agreement. Transcendant is the computer company who has been providing tracking
software to other Counties. Currently they are charging $17,000.00 to develop the software. WLWCA is
hoping that if there is a demand for the program that WLWCA can negotiate down to $10,000.00 and
waiving the 1st year maintenance fee of $3,000.00. Would like to see the final operating program.
Lynda reported that, David Reuter, the Zoning, Sanitation Technician has tendered his resignation. Lynda is
updating the job description. Lynda and Chairman, Dwight Nelson, were in agreement to advertise and fill
the position.
Lynda reported that the BOA meeting for the Kramer appeal was withdrawn by both parties. There is no
BOA meeting scheduled for the month of July.
Lynda gave an update on the Helmuth Krause issue. Eileen Brownlee had sent a letter to Ben Wood
requesting information of the Helmuth Krause situation. Ben Wood had responded back to Eileen. Have not
heard back from Eileen.
Lean Update
Lynda reported that she attended the 1st Lean Support Group meeting. Recommended to start a Lean
Facilitators Group in the County. Lynda volunteered to be in the Lean Facilitators Group.
FPP Report: Kevin Lange
Kevin reported that he has a cancellation of a Notice of Noncompliance for FPP for Bruce Vesperman, South
Lancaster Twp. We received a DATCP approved Nutrient Management Plan. Motion by Mark Stead,
seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the cancellation of Notice of Noncompliance for Bruce Vesperman.
Motion carried.
Kevin reported that he has 4 Voluntary Notices of Noncompliance for Gary Granville, Clifton Twp.; Kevin
Tanner, Ellenboro Twp.; Dennis Dixon, Ellenboro Twp.; and Gary & Jean Cummins, Clifton Twp. have each
signed the voluntary waiver of rights and they no longer wish to participate in FPP. Motion by Mark Stead,
seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the Voluntary Notices of Noncompliance for Gary Granville, Kevin
Tanner, Dennis Dixon and Gary & Jean Cummins. Motion carried.
Kevin reported that he has been working on CREP and FPP spot checks.
Kevin reported that he will also be helping out with Septic Inspections once Dave Reuter resigns.
Lynda reported that she provided DATCP with her list of FPP participants and they then were too compare it
to the DOR’s list. According to DATCP there were 167 people on their list that were taking the tax credit
that were not on our list. DATCP had sent out letters on May 25, 2016. June 3, 2016 we started to receive
phone calls from landowners in regards to the letter. About 50% of those who had contacted our office
either had the name wrong, address changes, filed under the spouses name etc. Everyone in FPP will need to
have a certificate of compliance by the end of 2016.
NRCS Report: Josh Bushee
Josh reported that Friday, June 10, 2016 there will be an EQIP initiative batching deadline for cover
crop RCPP (Regional Conservation Partnership Program). The next general batching date will be
September 2, 2016.
CSP – of the 30 applications only 5 were funded and will be obligated by July 1, 2016.
FSA compliance reviews are almost complete. Had 50 compliance reviews to do and had them
complete in a couple of weeks.
Continuous CRP contracts continue to come in. They will be starting re-enrolls soon and are up to
date on HELI.
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
None to Report
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Dale Hood to adjourn until July 5, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted by Annette Lolwing for Lester Jantzen