HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved 10-14-2021 CSZC Minutes GRANT COUNTY CONSERVATION, SANITATION, & ZONING
COMMITTEE MEETING
October 14, 2021
1:00 p.m.
Room #264, County Board Room, Administration Building and Via Zoom Meeting
Lancaster, Wisconsin
The Grant County Conservation, Sanitation & Zoning Committee meeting was called to order on October 14,
2021 at 1:00 p.m. by Mark Stead, the Conservation, Sanitation, and Zoning Committee Chairman in Room #264,
County Board Room of the Administration Building and via Zoom meeting.
Board members present in the County Board room: Mark Stead, Mike Lieurance, Porter Wagner, Pat Schroeder,
Lester Jantzen, Gary Northouse, and Mark Hoehne. Others present in the County Board room; Lynda
Schweikert, Annette Lolwing, Robert Keeney, Shane Drinkwater, Justin Johnson, Travis Kieler, and Kimberly
Shird; via Zoom: Lynda Schweikert, Shane Drinkwater, Robert Keeney, Scott Kunkel and Matt Wallrath
Certification of Open Meeting Law
Annette Lolwing sent the agenda to Karla Schwantes and Tonya White to post in the Courthouse, in the
Administration Building, and on our website. An agenda was also posted in front of the Ag Service Center
Building, and was sent to Bob Middendorf, WGLR. Media notices were sent to Karla Schwantes, Tonya White,
Herald Independent, Platteville Journal, Muscoda Progressive, Boscobel Dial, Fennimore Times, and Bob
Middendorf.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Mike Lieurance to approve the Agenda. Motion carried.
Approval of the September 2, 2021 Minutes
Motion by Gary Northouse, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the September 2, 2021 minutes. Motion
carried.
Review & Accept the Bills
Motion by Mike Lieurance, seconded by Pat Schroeder to accept the September bills. Motion carried.
Public Hearing for Rezones
Chairman Stead opened the Public Hearing.
#21-13 Addison Family LLC, Wingville Twp., are requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN:062-
00288-0000 and 062-00288-0010 of +/- 2.73 ac. from Farmland Preservation to Agricultural-2 to allow for the
use of a nonfarm residence.
In Favor: Wingville Twp. approved on September 13, 2021.
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Committee Discussion: 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 Porter Wagner.
Motion carried. See Attachment A Worksheet.
Chairman Stead opened the Public Hearing.
#21-14 Jace Properties LLC, Jamestown Twp., are requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 026-
00084-0000 and 026-00084-0070 of +/- 2.155 ac. from Light Industrial M-1 to Commercial-2 to allow for the use
of long-term storage units.
In Favor: Jamestown Twp. approved on September 14, 2021. Scott Kunkel
In Opposition: None
In Interest: None
Committee Discussion: None
Mark Stead closed the Public Hearing
Motion by Porter Wagner to recommend approval of the rezone request for Jace Properties LLC to the full
County Board, seconded by Lester Jantzen. Motion carried.
Chairman Stead opened the Public Hearing.
#21-15 Joy Obriecht, Jamestown Twp., is requesting to change the zoning classification on PIN: 026-00932-0040
of +/- 2.0 ac. from Agricultural-2 to Light Industrial M-1 to allow for the use of a spray foam business.
In Favor: Jamestown approved on August 10, 2021. Travis Kieler
In Opposition: Marge Callahan called in and has health concerns with the insulation. Justin read an email from
Sharon Maas into the record. She has concerns with toxic substances of burning junk cars that have been stored
on the property. Sharon has concerns with the additional traffic and parking affecting her right of way to her
home and the potential of other industrial zoning being approved. Kimberly Shird spoke in opposition regarding
a culvert at the Sandy Hook entrance to their easement that is filled with sediment from previous storms which
causes extensive runoff to her yard, she is also concerned with the heavy equipment causing further deterioration
to the culvert.
Rebuttal: Travis Kieler stated that his product has no smell, the product is in drums. The drums are taken to the
job site. The only smell is when you pull the trigger to spray it in their home. The product is nonflammable and
has no smell. The drums will be stored inside the building, and the trucks and trailers will also be parked inside
the building. Travis stated that they do have a culvert permit from the township. They plan to add a garage door
to the other end of the building so they can back semi’s off of Badger Road into the building.
In Interest: Travis Kieler will be purchasing the property.
Committee Discussion: Porter Wagner asked who would be in charge of reporting that culvert to the township.
Justin and Lynda stated that the landowner is responsible.
Mark Stead closed the Public Hearing
Motion by Pat Schroeder to recommend approval of the rezone request for Joy Obriecht to the full County Board,
seconded by Porter Wagner. Motion carried.
Zoning/Sanitation Report
Lynda reported that there was an increase of 354 maintenance forms, the sanitary permits are down 17, and the
zoning permits are down by 47 from this time last year. In 2020 there were 103 failing citations, in 2021 we are
down to 52 failing citations, second citation has been sent. Campbell has a court date on November 15, 2021,
and Orth has a court date for December 15, 2021. Both landowners are working toward compliance. There are
20 issues remaining on the 2020 failure to complete their maintenance citation list and have received citations.
At the end of October, we will see how many 2021 failure to do maintenance will be on the list. There is a
zoning court date pending on October 18, 2021, for Levi Fischer. Ephraim Lapp has 3 citations for building
without any permits, Jarret Bauman, floodplain zoning, and Jordan Smith.
There is one Board of Adjustments scheduled for November 2, 2021 for Miller – Shoreland Variance.
Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Gary Northouse to accept the Zoning/Sanitation Report. Motion carried.
Invasive Species Update & Possible Action on Agreement: Matt Wallrath
Matt Wallrath gave a presentation of the breakdown of services, budget, and time that the Upper Sugar River
Watershed Association is working on with the Aquatic Invasive Species in Grant County. Grant County will be
receiving $11,723.17 funding in 2022 which goes to the AIS coordinator expense. Matt has been working on the
Mississippi River in Cassville to educate people to clean off their boats. Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by
Gary Northouse to approve the Cooperative Agreement to Satisfy Eligibility for Upper Sugar River Watershed
Association and Grant County (Lake Monitoring and Protection Network for Calendar Year 2022). Motion
carried.
Approval of 2022 Wildlife Damage Abatement Claims Program Budget
Lynda presented the 2022 Wildlife Damage Abatement Claims Program Budget. There are no changes from
2021. Motion by Gary Northouse, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the 2022 Wildlife Damage Abatement
Claims Program Budget. Motion carried.
Approval of 2022 Tree Sale
Annette presented a copy of the 2022 Tree Sale Order form and asked for approval to move forward with the
2022 Tree Sale. Motion by Gary Northouse, seconded by Porter Wagner to approve the 2022 Tree Sale Program.
Motion carried.
FPP Ordinance Extension
Lynda reported that the Farmland Preservation Zoning Ordinance that allows landowners eligible for the tax
credit has a 10-year expiration deadline. The deadline is the end of 2021. Lynda has requested a 2-year
extension so she can update the Farmland Preservation Plan along with the Farmland Preservation Zoning
Ordinance next year. Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Mike Lieurance to approve Lynda’s 2-year
extension request. Motion carried.
Revised Budget Approval
Lynda presented a revised 2022 budget. The only change to the budget was that the Executive Committee voted
not to change the single employee health insurance rate. Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Mike Lieurance
to approve the revised 2022 budget. Motion carried.
County Cost Sharing: Beginning Balance $14,653.50 Ending Balance $13,565.08.
Lynda presented a cancellation request for county cost sharing on rye cover crop for Bryan Tippett, Hazel Green
Twp., $411.36. Motion by Gary Northouse, seconded by Mark Hoehne to approve the cancellation. Motion
carried.
Lynda presented a final approval request for county cost sharing on a well decommissioning for David & Regina
Apel, South Potosi Twp., $607.25. Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Porter Wagner to approve payment.
Roll Call: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
Lynda presented a final approval request for county cost sharing on a well decommissioning for Todd & Sandy
Ehlen, Waterloo Twp., $1,000.00. Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Mark Hoehne to approve payment.
Roll Call: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
Lynda presented a final approval request for county cost sharing on a well decommissioning for Caroline Shirley,
Mt. Ida Twp., $427.50. Motion by Porter Wagner, seconded by Gary Northouse to approve payment.
Roll Call: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
Lynda presented tentative approval request for county cost sharing on a well decommissioning for Gary & Chris
Stelpflug, South Lancaster Twp., $800.00. Motion by Mark Hoehne, seconded by Pat Schroeder to approve
Stelpflug’s well decommissioning request. Motion carried.
SWRM Cost Sharing:
2020 DATCP Cost Sharing: Beginning Balance $17,539.05/Ending Balance $4,780.00
Lynda presented a final approval request for 2020 DATCP cost sharing on a streambank protection project for
MD&T Ranch, Castle Rock Twp., $8,861.44. Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Gary Northouse to approve
payment. Roll Call: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
Lynda presented a final approval request for 2020 DATCP cost sharing on a stream crossing for Mark Hudson,
Ellenboro Twp., $3,897.61, and final approval request for county cost sharing of $1,233.03. Motion by Pat
Schroeder, seconded by Porter Wagner to approve both cost sharing payments. Roll Call: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent.
Motion carried.
2021 DATCP Cost Sharing: Beginning Balance $49,863.00/Ending Balance $42,122.43
Lynda presented final approval request for 2021 DATCP cost sharing on a grade stabilization structure for Walter
Riedl, Cassville Twp., $7,740.57. Motion by Mike Lieurance, seconded by Gary Northouse to approve payment.
Roll Call: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
2021 MDV Cost Sharing: Beginning Balance $27,225.71/Ending Balance $27,225.71.
None to Report.
Storage Permit Approval
Lynda reported that Tim Walz, Bloomington Twp., has requested a permit to construct a concrete prefab storage
facility for 135 cows. Construction was done by Bob Pofahl, REA, approved by Kelly Neitzel, DATCP engineer
from Richland County. Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Mike Lieurance to approve Tim Walz’s storage
permit. Motion carried.
CSZD Administrator Report
Lynda reported that she had 6 meetings/activities scheduled in September.
● September 9, 2021 – Land Information Plan (Draft)
● September 14, 2021 – Soil Conservationist Interviews – William Kletecka hired on October 12, 2021
● September 15, 2021 – NWQI Planning Meeting – Sinsinawa River Watershed is moving forward
● September 16, 2021 – Sanitary Citations
● September 20, 2021 – NMP meeting w/DATCP
● September 21, 2021 – Meeting with Nathan Tranel, GIS Land Info
Continuous Improvement Update
Lynda reported she has been working with IT and GIS to store the Floodplain Maps online.
NRCS Report
See Attached Written Report
FSA Report
See Attached Written Report
Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Porter Wagner to adjourn to Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
The meeting is scheduled for Room#264, County Board Room for Committee Members, and the Public
participation will be by Zoom only. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted by Annette Lolwing for Lester Jantzen