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EDUCATION/FAIR COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, February 15, 2010
9:00 a.m.
UWEX Conference Room
Lancaster, WI
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Adrian. Present, in addition to Chairman
Adrian were Bob Keeney, Vince Loeffelholz, John Patcle, Kyle Vesperman (arrived late), Ted
Bay, Dolores Schwantes, Joe Lolwing, Amy Olson, Betsy Olson, Scott Chyko, Curt Yaun and
Mike Raisbeck.
Motion by John Patcle, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz, the meeting was in compliance with the
open meeting law. Motion carried.
Motion by Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by Bob Keeney, to approve the amended agenda and
make correction to approve minutes of February 1 meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Bob Keeney, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz, to approve the minutes of the meeting
held February 1, 2010. Motion carried.
Joe Lolwing gave the grounds and maintenance report. Joe has been working on the information
for the Focus on Energy audit and should include every building on the grounds, even the
smaller ones. Joe suggested the light bulbs in the Poultry Building be replaced with larger
energy efficient bulbs. Joe presented information on prices of fans for the Poultry Building and
will gather more information comparing prices, brands, and horsepower of motors. He reported
on cement sealer for the grandstand and will check with the Highway Department on the
products they use.
Scott Chyko from Delta 3 was present to finalize bid information for roof improvements for the
Youth & Ag Center. The bid opening will be held on March 15, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Pre-bid
inspection of the building for interested contractors has been set for March 10, 2:30 p.m.
Ted Bay presented UW-Extension business.
Paul Thares has accepted a position at Western Wyoming Community College working with
Business Outreach and Small Business Development.
Motion by Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by Bob Keeney, to approve UW-Extension and Youth &
Ag Center vouchers. Motion carried.
Dolores Schwantes presented Fair and Fairgrounds business.
Mike Raisbeck informed the committee that he has been in contact with Bill Sheffield, who may
be interested in promoting races at the Grant County racetrack. Mr. Sheffield is planning to get
in contact with the committee.
Motion by Kyle Vesperman, seconded by Bob Keeney, to approve the Fair vouchers. Motion
carried.
M & I Bank in Lancaster has donated a money counting machine to the Grant County Fair. The
committee has graciously accepted the machine.
Motion by Bob Keeney, seconded by Kyle Vesperman to book the band Fine Line, at a cost of
$2300 including lights and sound, for Saturday night entertainment at the Entertainment Tent for
the 2010 Grant County Fair. Motion carried.
Motion by Bob Keeney, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz, to sign a contract with Dairyland
Antique Club for Saturday, August 21, of the 2010 Grant County Fair. Motion carried.
Motion by Bob Keeney, seconded by Kyle Vesperman to start the truck and semi pull at 6:30
p.m. Saturday Night, August 21, 2010 and accept a contract with Mechanical Mule for the sled
for a total amount of $1300 and a contract with PI (Pullers, Inc) to provide insurance, super stock
diesel truck and semi pull. Motion carried.
Motion by Bob Keeney, seconded by Kyle Vesperman, that at least 4 youth need to be enrolled
in a project to have classes at the fair for feasibility and logistic reasons. Motion carried.
A place will be offered to display llamas at the fair for one day. The committee will wait to hear
suggestions from interested parties.
The committee will work on getting more hand washing stations and post signs suggesting to
wash hands after touching animals.
Motion by Kyle Vesperman, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz, to allow Gayle Mason, ADRC, to
use the fair office for a drug round up during Elderfest. Motion carried.
Motion by Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by Kyle Vesperman, to accept a $150,000 donation from
the Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust for a new exhibit hall at the Grant County
Fairgrounds. Motion carried.
Motion by John Patcle, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz, to adjourn until February 17 for agent
performance reviews. Next scheduled Ag & Extension Education Committee/Fair Board
meeting will be March 1, 2010. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Kyle Vesperman
Secretary
Lori Vesperman
Recording Secretary