HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSZC Approved 01-03-2017 MinutesGRANT COUNTY CONSERVATION, SANITATION, & ZONING
COMMITTEE MEETING
January 3, 2017
9:00 a.m.
Grant County Board Room (#264)
Lancaster, Wisconsin
The Grant County Conservation, Sanitation & Zoning Committee meeting was called to order on
January 03, 2017 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, Bob Keeney, John Brandemuehl, and Darlene Myers.
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 Roger Guthrie to approve the Agenda as written. Motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Grant Loy to approve the December 6, 2016 Minutes with these
changes: Dale asked to be excused vs. absent; adding Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing for rezone
#16-39; and to change the spelling from Council to Counsel in the Zoning and Sanitation Report.
Motion carried.
Approval of the Bills
Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Dale Hood to approve the bills. Motion carried.
Public Hearing for Rezones
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#16-40 John and Sheila Schluenz is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 014-00132-0000
of +/- 1.02 ac from FP to A2 to allow the use of a non-farm residence and construction of an accessory
facility.
In Favor: 1 individual and the Ellenboro Twp. approved on December 07, 2016. Stating it is consistent with
their Comprehensive 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 Grant Loy.
Motion carried. (See Attachment A Worksheet)
Chairman Nelson opened the Public Hearing:
#17-01 J & C Realty is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 026-00258-0093 from R1 to
R3 of +/- .35 ac. to allow for the use of a multifamily residence.
In Favor: Jamestown Twp. approved on December 06, 2016. Stating it is consistent with their
Comprehensive Plan.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Dwight Nelson closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Lester Jantzen to recommend approval of the rezone to the full County
Board. Motion carried.
Zoning and Sanitation Report
Lynda reported that the total fees collected in 2015 were $125,330.10 and in 2016 was $127,777.49; a
$2,447.39 increase. In 2015 there were 157 Sanitary Permits issued, and in 2016 there were 126 Sanitary
Permits issued. The increase of total funds collected is reflected by the increased cost of the sanitary permit
fee. Lynda also handed out a summary of all the rezones, CUP’s, and Comp Plan Changes that were
presented in 2016. Lynda mentioned that they had interviewed 4 applicants out of 12 that applied and have
offered the position to Justin Johnson from New Richmond, WI. Justin accepted the position. His first day
will be on January 11th. Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Lester Jantzen to accept the Zoning and
Sanitation Report. Motion carried.
County Cost Sharing
The County Cost Sharing carryover amount from 2016 is $4,374.80, adding the budgeted amount of $20,000
for a beginning balance of $24,374.80 to allocate for 2017.
Lynda presented final approval request for county cost sharing on a well decommissioning for Richard and
Vicki DeShaw, Little Grant Twp., $500.00. Motion by Grant Loy, seconded by Mark Stead to approve the
maximum payment of $500.00. Roll Call: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent. Motion carried.
Cost Sharing
2016 DATCP Cost Sharing
Lynda reported that there is $39,343.70 extended for 2016 DATCP cost share contracts.
2017 DATCP Cost Sharing
Lynda reported that there is $62,800.00 to allocate for 2017 DATCP cost share requests.
Storage Permit Approval
None to report.
SAA Tour Planning
Lynda has no updates.
WLWCA Dues
Lynda reported that we have received the WLWCA Annual Dues request. There was an increase in dues this
year; in 2016 they were $1431, and in 2017 they are $1459, an increase of $28. On the invoice they were
also asking for optional payment of $350 dues for SOC, $50 dues for Wisconsin Envirothon, and $50 dues
for the Great Lakes Committee. Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Mark Stead to pay the 2017 - $1459
dues. Motion carried.
WLWCA Conference
Lynda mentioned since we have paid our dues we may attend the WLWCA Conference to be held at the
Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake on March 15-17. Those who plan on attending, need to fill out the
application form with the breakout sessions. Need to know who is going by February 15th for the early
registration deadline.
CSZD Administrator Report
Lynda reported that she wrote a letter of support for SW Badger RC&D supporting the Invasive Species
Grant. Supporting their efforts in Invasive Species control.
Lynda reported that she has started the process for the Grant County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Revision. She will be hosting a meeting at the Youth and Ag Building at 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 26,
2017, inviting all Town Boards and their Planning Committees to come and share their comments and
concerns regarding the Grant County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. After this meeting Lynda will be
setting up a time to attend each Township Meeting; February/March, is when the public will have a chance to
attend. Committee members are welcome to attend. A disclaimer is on the letter stating “There may be a
quorum of a Committee or the Grant County Board of Supervisors present at the Special meeting, but there
will be no action taken by any committee or the Board of Supervisors”.
Lynda reported that there is a Board of Adjustment scheduled for January 12, 2017, for a setback issue.
Lean Update
Lynda reported that she has been working on 2 different Lean Projects. They held their 2nd Citation Lean
Meeting on December 14th. This is regarding the Sanitary Citations for those individuals that failed to do
their 3 year maintenance or failed to upgrade their septic system. Working on developing a program that will
be more efficient and more effective on the Sanitary Citation process. The 3rd meeting will be sometime in
January. Lynda is a facilitator for the Unified’s Lean Project – Stepping Up. They held their 1st meeting on
December 12th. Their second meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2017.
FPP Report: Kevin Lange
Kevin reported that he has 13 Notices of Noncompliance with Farmland Preservation. These 13 had
been spot checked in 2015 and do not have a DATCP approved NMP yet. These individuals received
a letter in April of 2016 reminding them to do their NMP. A second letter was sent in October to
remind them to have their soil samples pulled before the ground freezes. Everyone is given a year to
get into compliance. Those out of compliance are: Stanley & Patricia Broadbent, Watterstown Twp.,
Mark & Jane Dietzel, Paris Twp., Richard & Mary Goss, Liberty Twp., Delores Griswold, Clifton
Twp., Steve & Dale Harris, Hickory Grove Twp., Judith Koehler, Fennimore and Wingville Twp.,
Lawrence & Daniel Kovars, Hickory Grove and Watterstown Twp., Bernard & Rhonda Runde,
Jamestown Twp., Reed & Rebecca Trefz, Fennimore Twp., Ronnie & Susan Updike, Hickory Grove
Twp., Danny & Michelle White, Mount Hope Twp., Tim Withrow, Lima Twp., and Kevin & Debra
Woodward, Platteville Twp. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Grant Loy to approve the 13
Notices of Noncompliance. Motion carried.
Kevin reported that he has 6 cancellations of Notices of Noncompliance for FPP for Raymond &
Mary Kirschbaum, Marion Twp., Dorothy Macke, South Lancaster Twp., Steve Muldoon, South
Lancaster and Ellenboro Twp., James & Janelle Murray, South Lancaster Twp., Terry Schaefer,
Clifton Twp., and Daniel & Elva Sensenig, Liberty Twp. These 6 landowners have completed a
DATCP approved NMP. Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the
Cancellation of Notices of Noncompliance. Motion carried.
Kevin reported that he has been busy issuing Certificates of Compliance for many new participants.
Lynda mentioned that in 2015 they spot checked 117 FPP participants, out of those 117 landowners,
102 were 100% in compliance, 20 were working toward a NMP, 4 had agreements that did not need a
NMP, and 26 Voluntarily opted out of the program. Some of these landowners are carryovers from
2014.
In 2016, they spot checked 122, out of those 122 landowners, 59 were 100% in compliance, 57 were
working toward a NMP, 0 agreements, and 6 Voluntarily opted out of the program.
Kevin has been working on some new CREP contracts.
Kevin reported that Tree Orders are starting to come in.
Kevin reported that they will be doing the Farmer Written NMP computer classes on Wednesday,
January 4th and Thursday, January 5th at UW-Platteville.
NRCS Report: Joe Schmelz
The first EQIP Ranking Deadline for 2017 funds deadline is January 13, 2017. Only have 1 to follow
up on.
There is a second batching date/application deadline scheduled for March 3, 2017. There are
approximately 20 people that have expressed an interest. Will be going out in the field to look at the
sites and start surveying for the March 3rd deadline.
The application deadline for CSP is February 3rd. Will have around 13 landowners deferred from last
year, and an additional 12 landowners have shown interest in the program. Should be receiving all
the necessary tools to assess the property in Mid-January.
CRP has slowed down a bit. FSA is working on a lot of new applications. FSA is anticipating that
between renewals and new applications to be between 150 to 200 contracts. Nationally, CRP acres
are capped at 24 million acres and nationally it is at 23½ million acres already in CRP.
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
Dale reported a few items from the Land & Water Board Meeting. They reviewed 4-5 Land and Water
Resource Management Plans. He reported that Buffalo County reduced their soil loss from 5.9 tons of soil
loss down to 1.7 tons of soil loss per acre. Trempealeau County does engineering for roads in their
Townships.
Dale mentioned that Keith had a talk at the WLWCA meeting regarding all the changes at ATCP-50.
Poster Contest – Annette Lolwing
Annette reported that there were 4 schools that participated this year, they are: S.S. Andrew-Thomas, Potosi
(23 posters), St. Joseph School, Hazel Green (16 posters), St, Mary School, Bloomington (28 posters),
Lancaster High School, (1 poster), 1 individual from Cuba City Elementary School for a total of 69 posters.
The theme for the Poster Contest is “Healthy Soils are Full of Life”. Results of the Local poster judging are:
Grade: K-1: 1st Place: Matthew Tolle, St. Mary School, Bloomington; 2nd Place: Madison Decker, SS.
Andrew-Thomas School, Potosi; 3rd Place: Eden Thornton, St. Mary School, Bloomington; Grades 2-3: 1st
Place: Libby Vogt, St. Mary School, Bloomington; 2nd Place: Nick Busch, St. Joseph Catholic School, Hazel
Green; 3rd Place: William Tobin, SS. Andrew-Thomas School, Potosi; Grades 4-6: 1st Place: Jessica
Patterson, St. Mary School, Bloomington; 2nd Place: Karen Hernandez, St. Mary School, Bloomington; 3rd
Place: Elle Pierce, SS. Andrew-Thomas School, Potosi; Grades 7-9: 1st Place: Savannah Ernzen, St. Joseph
Catholic School, Hazel Green, 2nd Place: Alisa Ramaker, St, Joseph Catholic School, Hazel Green; 3rd Place:
Owen Vogelsberg, SS. Andrew-Thomas School, Potosi; Grades 10-12: 1st Place: Samantha Vondrum,
Lancaster Senior High School..
Committee Photo to be taken at the February 7th meeting.
Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Grant Loy to adjourn until February 7, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted by Annette Lolwing for Lester Jantzen