HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved 11-01-2016 CSZC MinutesGRANT COUNTY CONSERVATION, SANITATION, & ZONING
COMMITTEE MEETING
November 01, 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
November 01, 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 was Excused. Others present: Lynda Schweikert, Annette Lolwing, Kevin Lange,
Joe Schmelz, Erik Heagle, Bob Keeney, and Dennis Biddick. Tom Weigel and Keith Schaefer arrived after
the rezones were presented.
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 Mark Stead, seconded by Dale Hood to approve the Agenda as written. Motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes
Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Grant Loy to approve the October 4, 2016 Minutes.
Motion carried.
Approval of the Bills
Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the bills. Motion carried.
Public Hearing for Rezones
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-35 Denise Vacha and Scott McCabe are requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 012-
00473-0000 of +/- 1 ac. from FP to A2 to allow the use of a non-farm residence.
In Favor: Clifton Twp. approved on October 12, 2016.
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 Mark Stead.
Motion carried. (See Attachment A Worksheet)
#16-36 Jacob Frazer has not been heard before the Watterstown Town Board. Requesting postponement
until the December 6th CSZC meeting.
#16-37 Keith Schaefer is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 050-00550-0040 from FP to
A2 of +/- 4.770 ac. to allow for a non-farm residence.
In Favor: Platteville Twp. approved on October 27, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Dale Hood 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)
Stating this is consistent with their Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing.
#16-38 David Bryhan is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 052-00046-0000 from M1 to
A2 of +/- 5.55 ac. to allow for the existing use of a non-farm residence - to build a garage.
In Favor: Potosi Twp. approved on October 10, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Lester Jantzen to recommend approval of the rezone to the full County Board, seconded by Dale
Hood. Motion carried.
Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permits
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#CUP 16-012 City of Fennimore – Waste Treatment Plant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit on PIN:
016-00700-0000, of +/- 7.37 ac. to allow the use of a Waste Treatment Plant for the City of Fennimore per
Section #3.045 (d) (6) of the Grant County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. This is zoned as Farmland
Preservation, however it needs to go one step further to a conditional use for governmental use in Farmland
Preservation. This would allow the City to upgrade their existing Waste Water Treatment Plant; to replace
failing equipment and to ensure a positive environmental impact in the future. The DNR is also requesting
them to reduce phosphorus emissions.
In Favor: Fennimore Twp. approved on October 13, 2016.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing:
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Grant Loy to approve the Conditional Use Permit to upgrade the
existing Waste Water Treatment Plant. Motion carried. (See Attachment C Worksheet)
Zoning Technician Retirement/Rehire Approval
Lynda reported that Jeff Krueger retired October 31, 2016. Lynda stated the Sanitation Technician has a
large workload and her recommendation is to hire a separate Zoning Technician. Motion by Roger Guthrie,
seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve Lynda’s recommendation of hiring a Zoning Technician. Motion
carried.
Zoning and Sanitation Report
Lynda reported that last month it was discussed of redoing the Zoning Ordinance. Have had some issues
with set-backs, and business signs. Lynda is planning on having a county wide meeting, especially with the
zoned Townships, then eventually bring in the unzoned Townships. Hoping to start the meeting process with
the Townships in December, and hoping the new Zoning Technician will be hired by then.
The Sanitation report showed the maintenance fee numbers in 2015 was 1,981, and 2,400 in 2016.
Annette Lolwing reported that there were 17 eligible applicants for the WI Funds, requesting $62,432.00.
Received notice that we are receiving $33,989.57.
Motion by Dale Hood, seconded by Lester Jantzen to accept the Zoning/Sanitation Report. Motion carried.
County Cost Sharing
Lynda presented final approval request for county cost sharing on a well decommissioning for Jim Walsh,
Jamestown Twp., $500.00. Motion by Mark Stead, 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 Rhonda
Cooley, East Beetown Twp., $357.37. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Grant Loy to approve payment.
Roll Call: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Excused. Motion carried.
Lynda presented final approval request for county cost sharing on a waste facility closure for Roger and Janis
Oyen, East Beetown Twp., $2,026.64. Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Grant Loy to approve
payment. Roll Call: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Excused. Motion carried.
Lynda presented 5 final approval requests for county cost sharing on 1st year rye cover crop for Rick Clark
Mt. Hope Twp., $357.75., 1st year rye cover crop for Twin Springs Family Farm LLC, Little Grant Twp.,
$252.53., 3rd year rye cover crop for Tim Walz, Bloomington Twp., $486.25., 1st year rye cover crop for Jon
Ragatz, East Beetown Twp., $583.00., and 2nd year rye cover crop for Dan Hershberger, Fennimore Twp.,
$345.00. Motion by Dale Hood, seconded by Mark Stead to approve all 5 payments. Roll Call: 6 Yes, 0
No, 1 Excused. Motion carried.
Cost Sharing
2015 DATCP Cost Sharing
Lynda presented final approval request for 2015 DATCP cost sharing on a streambank protection project for
John Kohout III, Castle Rock Twp., $4,811.88. Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Roger Guthrie to
approve payment. Roll Call: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Excused. Motion carried.
Lynda presented final approval request for 2015 DATCP cost sharing on a grade stabilization structure for
Mark Hudson, Ellenboro Twp., $5,445.87. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Dale Hood to approve
payment. Roll Call: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Excused. Motion carried.
Lynda presented final approval request for 2015 DATCP cost sharing on a streambank protection project for
Tom and Sandy DeMuth, Hazel Green Twp., $2,491.97. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Lester Jantzen
to approve payment. Roll Call: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Excused. Motion carried.
2016 DATCP Cost Sharing
Lynda presented final approval request for 2016 DATCP cost sharing on a streambank protection project for
Larry and Donna Haines, Ellenboro Twp., $7,000.00. Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Dale Hood to
approve payment. Roll Call: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Excused. Motion carried.
Storage Permit Approval
None to Report.
NMFE Extension Approval
Lynda is asking for approval to extend the $8,000 for NMFE (Nutrient Management Farmer Education)
classes to 2017. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Roger Guthrie to approve the extension. Motion
carried.
NACD Dues Approval
Lynda reported for the budget year 2016 we budgeted for $775 for NACD dues. Previously we ordered the
stewardship materials (church litanies, and activity books for schools) from NACD. They discontinued that
service. They provided digital copies for us to utilize, however we had to have the materials printed locally.
In 2015 we spent $448.00 in publications, and in 2016 we spent $557.81, a difference of $109.81. Since we
expended more for 2016 on printing cost it was proposed to reduce the NACD annual dues by the $109.81 to
$665.19. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Grant Loy to pay the $665.19 as presented. Motion carried.
Animal Waste Storage & Nutrient Utilization Ordinance Amendment
Lynda asked Erik Heagle, our Soil Conservation Technician, to speak about the loop hole in the Animal
Waste Storage Ordinance. Not changing the size, just the verbage clarification in the storage ordinance. It is
to prevent multiple small storage facilities equaling the 7000 cuft on one operation. The ordinance will now
read: This Ordinance applies to all facilities on one operation that stores a cumulative amount of animal
waste volume 7000 cubic feet or more. (Approx. 24’ x 24’ x12’). Will need to apply for a permit for a
cumulative amount of 7000 cuft. Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Dale Hood to approve the changes
in the ordinance. Motion carried.
SAA Tour Planning
Lynda reported that last month we tentatively looked at a route. Lynda contacted Rural Route 1 Popcorn,
they stated that their processing plant is too small for large tours. Suggested to go to Biddick’s as they grow
their popcorn and is willing to give tour of Ag portion of the operation. Have set the SAA tour for August
30, 2017.
CSZD Administrator Report
Lynda reported that the SAA Fall meeting was held on October 25th at the Fitchburg Library. Those that
attended were: Lynda, Annette, Kevin, Dale, and Dwight. Had much discussion of what information needs
to go to DATCP for their Annual Report. Discussed the DATCP underspending of cost sharing funds.
Lynda reported that there is a BOA meeting scheduled for November 17, 2016 for the City of Fennimore,
Waste Treatment Plant. They are expanding on a small parcel, they are asking for a variance from the
highway setback to install a new facility, as well as the shoreland zoning, called a special exemption permit,
which they are in the shoreland boundary. The driveway on the south end is within the 75 feet, but are
asking for a special exemption to repair what is currently within the shoreland boundary.
Lean Update
Lynda reported that they will be working on the citation process. She will be having a facilitators meeting
on November 2nd for streamlining the citation process.
FPP Report: Kevin Lange
Kevin reported that they held the Land Judging Contest on October 13th at the Jeff and Sue Funk’s
farm in Liberty Township. He announced the appreciation of the CSZD & NRCS staff, and the area
soil scientist, Jeff Deniger, that came down. It was well attended by the workers in our county and
went very smooth. Also acknowledged Dickeyville Feed for donating a bag of pasture mix for
seeding down the disturbed areas. There were 10 schools, with just shy of 200 students that
participated. It was very well attended.
Working on FPP spot checks.
Have some contour strips to install.
NRCS Report: Joe Schmelz
Since the first of October he approved payment on 17 different projects. Between the end of October
until the first part of November there have been many management and structural projects being
installed. Approximately 9 projects still need to be installed yet this fall.
Screening deadline for 2017 funds is December 2nd. Ranking deadline will be January 13, 2017.
Will hopefully know in February of the ranking so they can start contracting in March for the 2017
projects.
No official announcement when the CSP application period will be. Will be very different from the
last 4-5 years. NRCS has 5 renewal contracts that will start January 1, 2017.
CRP has been quiet since the first part of October. FSA still has many applications in their office.
National Office is giving them 2 different options: 1. Try to get them accepted and get them seeded
this spring. These applications will be sent to Washington to batch them to see who gets funded. 2. Or
they can wait and say when they want their contract to start: October 1st, November 1st. etc. National
Office waived the 6 month sign up period. Rental rates may be adjusted at some point this next year.
Had an agreement with the US Fish and Wildlife to supply an additional mix (Monarch Mix Seeding)
to their original mix. There were 21/22 landowners that incorporated the Monarch Mix to their
original seed mix. It exhausted the US Fish and Wildlife’s budget for the seed. They are in search of
more money to be able to fund all the requests for the additional seed mix.
NRCS hired a new Farm Bill Biologist, Erin Holmes left the agency. NRCS has a cooperators
agreement with Pheasants Forever to hire a new Farm Bill Biologist; he is from Colorado and will be
stationed in Dodgeville.
The Trout Unlimited Tour was held October 8th. There were many local staff that attended along
with 40 to 50 peers observing your projects. Northeast Iowa had about a dozen people attend the
tour. They typically don’t do stream and rip rap projects like we do, but are getting more interested
in our projects.
FSA Report: Tammy Eibey
Tammy turned in a report for Dwight to present to the committee.
Lynda mentioned that 2 of the FSA ladies retired: Colleen Landon and Virginia Peake.
See Attached Report.
RC&D/WLWCA/LWCB Report: Dale Hood
Dale reported on the quarterly WLWCA meeting, they are redoing the strategic plan
Biennial Budget - hoping for status Quo.
They are going to be redoing Bills 151, 150, ATCP 50.
Hoping to expand the Nitrate Management Project, as approximately 200 municipal wells are approaching
high levels of nitrates.
The County Conservationist meeting will be held on December 1st and 2nd.
The WLWCA Conference will be held on March 15 – 17, 2017.
In 2016 they had 8-9 new schools participate in the Envirothon. There were 32 schools that participated in
2016. Dale reported that Wendy Warren, RC&D, handed out an Annual Report mentioning the many things
that they have helped out with over this past year.
Technical assistance for 4 grazing operations totaling 418 ac.
Offered assistance for 1 mentor and 5 beginning livestock farmers.
On August 9th, they offered a workshop for frost seeding of clover.
On January 26th, they offered a grazing workshop.
On February 29th, they offered a grass fed beef workshop.
On June 3rd, they offered a beginning livestock and grazing workshop for woman.
Worked with the City of Lancaster with Emerald Ashbore Management.
Worked with Landowners on Oak Tree Management with Oak Blight mainly on White Oak.
Worked with DNR with the Aquatic Invasive Species at boat landings.
Working on a program for Veterans and Beginning Farmers.
Poster Contest: Annette Lolwing
Annette reported that the theme for the poster contest is “Healthy Soils Full of Life”. The deadline for the
posters to be turned in to the office is December 16th. The Local Judging will be done at the January CSZC
meeting. Platteville High School has requested information regarding the poster contest. This is a new
school that will be sending in some posters this year.
Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Mark Stead to adjourn until December 6, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted by Annette Lolwing for Lester Jantzen