HomeMy WebLinkAboutAg & Ext 08 Minutes August 5 2019AGRICULTURE AND EXTENSION
EDUCATION/FAIR COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, August 5, 2019
9:00 a.m.
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chairman Roger Guthrie. Present, in addition to
Guthrie were John Patcle, Mark Stead, Gary Northouse, Bob Keeney, Amy Olson, Lori
Vesperman, Amanda Cauffman, Bev Doll, James Schneider, Charisse Orth, Shane Drinkwater
and Mike Kraus. Mike Lieurance was excused.
The meeting notice was posted at the Extension Office, Youth & Agriculture Center and mailed
to media and Administration Building by Lori Vesperman and posted on the website by the Grant
County Clerk’s Office.
Motion by John Patcle, seconded by Gary Northouse, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by John Patcle, to approve minutes of the meeting held
July 15, 2019. Motion carried.
Grant County Extension and Youth & Agriculture Center business was presented.
Paul Ohlrogge phoned into the meeting to give his report.
Agent reports were given by Bev Doll, Charisse Orth, Amanda Patterson and James Schneider.
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Gary Northouse, to withdraw $380 from the Farm Progress
Days CD to help cover the annual scholarship of $500. Motion carried.
Motion by Gary Northouse, seconded by John Patcle, to approve Extension vouchers. Motion
carried.
Amy Olson gave the grounds and maintenance and Youth & Agriculture Center report.
Discussion was held on black top for areas on the Fairgrounds.
Amy received estimates for racetrack lighting from Baus Electric and Crescent Electric and will
also contact Reynolds Electric.
Amy Olson presented Fair and Fairgrounds business.
Mike Kraus attended the meeting regarding his children’s swine entries.
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Gary Northouse, based on proof given, to allow Rachel and
Breeann Kraus to show their swine at the fair. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on the following topics: number of vendor tents, carnival and rides, South
Central Wisconsin Tractor Pullers classes, days committee members will close and buildings
committee members will monitor during the fair.
Meetings during the fair will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday-Sunday, and at the call of the Chair.
Discussion was held on lighting of picture area for Livestock Auction animals and cover to keep
backdrop clean.
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by John Patcle, to accept contracts with the Queen B Radio and
Gotta Dance Academy of Performing Arts. Motion carried.
Roger will talk to Jack Johnson regarding the livestock claim on July 13 recorded as a dog being
picked up in another county.
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Gary Northouse, to adjourn until Thursday, August 15 at
8:30 a.m. Motion carried.
The next regular scheduled meeting will be Monday, September 16, at 9:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Stead
Secretary
Lori Vesperman
Recording Secretary