HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Ag & Ext February 18 2013AGRICULTURE AND EXTENSION
EDUCATION/FAIR COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, February 18, 2013
9:00 a.m.
UWEX Conference Room
Lancaster, WI
The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Patcle. Present, in addition to Chairman
Patcle were Bob Keeney, Vince Loeffelholz, Pat Schroeder, Roger Guthrie, Grant Loy, Bev Doll,
Larry Wolf (arrived 10:50), Amy Olson, Ryan McCall and Rick Sanson.
The meeting notice was posted at the Administration Building, Extension Office, Youth & Ag
Center, and media by Jenny Dixon.
Motion by Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by Grant Loy, to approve the amended agenda. Motion
carried.
Motion by Bob Keeney, seconded by Pat Schroeder, to approve the minutes of the meeting held
January 21, 2013. Motion carried.
Amy Olson gave the grounds and maintenance report.
Cost of locating underground utilities near the Eckstein Exhibit Hall can be done at an initial cost
of $1,200 with an additional cost of $300-$400 each time locating is done. This information was
from Tri-County Locators.
Motion by Bob Keeney, seconded by Roger Guthrie to approve Youth & Ag Center and
Fairground vouchers. Motion carried.
Bev Doll presented Grant County Extension and Youth & Ag Center business.
Limited term employment for maternity leave was discussed.
Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Bob Keeney to fill a limited term position due to
maternity leave if funding is available from 2012 carryover to support the position. Motion
carried.
Betsy Olson accepted a position in Anoka County Minnesota.
Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Pat Schroeder, to approve Extension vouchers. Motion
carried.
Amy Olson presented Fair and Fairgrounds business.
Thursday night entertainment was discussed.
Twinkle the Clown will be in the kids tent Friday and Saturday from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Summerfest events were discussed. Vendors will be invited at no cost.
The Tri-County Pullers, Inc. contract was signed.
Dave Wachter shared information on swine vaccination recommendations.
Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Grant Loy, to pay the Fair vouchers. Motion carried.
Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Grant Loy to move to closed session pursuant to
Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the
purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified
public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session as it relates
to contract discussions for entertainment at the 2013 Grant County Fair. Roll call vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Bob Keeney, to return to open session. Motion carried.
Motion by Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by Pat Schroeder to go into agreement with WGLR for
entertainment for Saturday night of the 2013 fair contingent upon sound and stage requirements
falling within budget. Motion carried.
Texaco Country Showdown preliminaries at Summerfest was discussed.
Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz to hold the Texaco Country
Showdown preliminaries at Summerfest. Motion carried.
Under public comment Grant Loy stated that this is the 75th year of the Great River Road.
Stonefield is having a festival June 15. He is attending a Hidden Valleys meeting and will see
what they are doing. Grant feels it should be promoted and have recognition.
Motion by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz to adjourn until March 4, 2013.
Motion carried.
Adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vince Loeffelholz
Secretary
Lori Vesperman
Recording Secretary