Ozaukee County Wisconsin Committee Minutes

December 10, 1998
January 7, 1999
February 4, 1999
March 4, 1999
April 1, 1999
May 6, 1999
June 3, 1999
July 8, 1999
August 5, 1999

November 4, 1999
December 9, 1999

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December 10, 1998

Lloyd Haupt, Chairperson, called the Land Conservation Committee meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. Committee members present were Rose Hass Leider, Dave Albert, Glenn Stumpf and Carl Dobberfuhl. Mark Cronce was absent. Staff present were Andy Holschbach, Jeff Bell and Gary Gundrum, LCD and Dan Lynch, NRCS. Others present were Bill Hafs, County Conservationist for Brown County.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve the November 5, 1998 minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Dobberfuhl and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve expense statements and meeting attendance reports. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bell reported that he looked at buck rub damage at the Ted Egelhoff nursery and Glenn Ziebell nursery.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to approve cost-share assistance of $10,301.97 for the Richard Dahm barnlot/milkhouse waste project. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve $1,868.58 in cost-share assistance for conservation tillage completed by Mark Schlenvogt. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to approve $4,620.70 in cost-share assistance for a completed cattle crossing for Don Hamm. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Leider discussed the Waubeka Dam with the committee. Mr. Holschbach and Mr. Lynch have attended two Milwaukee River Basin Land and Water Basin Partner meetings and at no time was the Waubeka Dam issue discussed. Mr. Holschbach stated that the DNR has prepared a grant application to assist the Waubeka Dam area in restoration work but did not discuss it at the partner meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve a conservation plan for a buffer strip on the Peter Weiss property. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Dobberfuhl reported that he and Allan Peil have been re-elected to the FSA Committee. At next month's meeting, the FSA representative to the committee will be selected.

Ms. Leider reported on her attendance at the National Association of Conservation Districts annual meeting held in Scottsdale, Arizona. She said that conference was the best she has ever attended.

Mr. Haupt and Mr. Holschbach discussed the WLWCA Conference that was held in Eau Claire.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve cost-share amendments for Henry Retzlaff, Harold Pipkorn, Robert Witte and Donald Elias. Motion carried unanimously. These amendments extend the cost-share agreements to the end of the watershed grant period. There is no dollar amount change in these amendments.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve the Local Assistance Grant of $164,716 from the DNR for the watershed program in Ozaukee County. Motion carried unanimously.

Bill Hafs from Brown County discussed the Brown County Agricultural Shoreland Management Program Ordinance. The Brown County program has been in existence since 1991. Mr. Hafs said that farmers in Brown County have been very receptive to the ordinance and understand the sediment control benefits of buffer strips.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to have a public informational meeting in February concerning the proposed buffer ordinance for Ozaukee County. The motion also includes supporting a buffer payment of between $1,000 and $1,200 per acre where cropland is taken out of production. Motion carried. Ms. Leider voted no because the proposed dollar amount of $1,000 to $1,200 per acre for buffers is too low.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to have Mr. Holschbach attend the Ozaukee County Health Initiative Environmental Subcommittee. Motion carried. Ms. Leider voted no.

A motion was made by Mr. Dobberfuhl and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to approve the following status reviews. Motion carried unanimously.

Dale DeMaster, Margaret M. Fahney, Edward Grabinger, William Greiveldinger Robert Huiras, Alice Jacoby, Arthur Koop, Krier Foods Inc., Jim Melichar, Edward Paulus, Edmund Ponath, Peter Wagner, Mike Winker, Ronald Lanser.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve the purchase of an eagle plaque to recognize the Stemper family as the 1998 Ozaukee County Conservation Farmer of the Year. Motion carried unanimously.

The next committee meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 1999.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Albert to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m.

Recorded by Gary Gundrum

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

January 7, 1999 - Next LCC Meeting

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January 7, 1999

The Land Conservation Committee was called to order at 8:02 a.m. by Vice Chairperson, Glenn Stumpf. Committee members present were Rose Hass Leider, Dave Albert and Carl Dobberfuhl. Mark Cronce and Lloyd Haupt were absent. Staff present were Andy Holschbach, Jeff Bell and Gary Gundrum. County Board Chairman Leroy Bley was also present.

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Stumpf offered Ms. Leider sincere and heartfelt condolences regarding the death of Ms. Leider's husband, Leroy.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Ms. Leider to approve the December 10, 1998 minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve meeting attendance reports. Motion carried unanimously.

Conservation staff reported on monthly activities.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve cost-share assistance for seeding on Dan Stein's grassed waterway ($123.20) and electrical work on Richard Dahm's milkhouse waste bark bed ($398.76). Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Leider said that she is the WLWCA representative to the National Association of Conservation Districts Great Lakes Commission.

A motion was made by Mr. Dobberfuhl and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve cost share assistance of $338.43 for the Dennis Dahm project. Motion carried. Ms. Leider abstained from voting.

A motion was made by Mr. Dobberfuhl and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve cost share amendments for Ralph and Patricia Sprengel and David and Kim Rutila. Motion carried unanimously. These amendments extend the cost-share agreements to the end of the watershed grant period. There is no dollar amount change in these amendments.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Albert to have Mr. Holschbach attend the first financial committee meeting in Madison on redesigning the Priority Watershed Program. Mr. Holschbach will report back to the committee at the February meeting.

Mr. Holschbach reported on the Nonpoint Source Grant amount amendments for the five watersheds in Ozaukee County. A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Ms. Leider to approve the grant amount amendments. Motion carried unanimously. The total grant amount for Ozaukee County is $1,778,065.00

Roman and Rosemary Barth and Robert and Eleanor Doyle have requested voluntary notice of noncompliance under the Farmland Preservation Program. A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve the notice of noncompliance requests. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve the completed status review for Paul Thill. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to begin the process of developing a long range Land and Water Resource Management Plan for Ozaukee County. Motion carried unanimously. The committee felt that Mr. Holschbach should start by working with Randy Tetzlaff and develop a general survey to receive public input. In addition, local government officials, farm agencies, conservation groups etc. should be invited to provide input.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve the purchase of the computer software Image Viewer to improve the attaching of different ortho photos. Motion carried unanimously. The cost for the Image Viewer Program is approximately $300.00.

Mr. Stumpf said that information has been sent out to county departments concerning the proposed administrative coordinator position for Ozaukee County. Mr. Holschbach will put the administrative coordinator position on next month's agenda.

The next committee meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 1999.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Ms. Leider to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m.

Recorded by Gary Gundrum

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

February 4, 1999 - Next LCC Meeting

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February 4, 1999

The Land Conservation Committee was called to order at 8:01 a.m. by Vice- Chairperson, Glenn Stumpf. Committee members present were Rose Hass Leider, Dave Albert and Carl Dobberfuhl. Mark Cronce and Lloyd Haupt were absent. Staff present were Andy Holschbach, Jeff Bell and Gary Gundrum, LCD; Dan Lynch, NRCS; and Armin Schwengel, USFWS. County Board Chairman, Leroy Bley, was also present.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve the January 7, 1999 committee minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting attendance reports and expense statements were approved.

Conservation staff reported on monthly activities.

Mr. Bell reported that Robert Barthel is interested in the Wildlife Damage Program. He also discussed deer tree damage at Ted Egelhoff's tree nursery. Mr. Egelhoff submitted a damage cost of $3,000 for 36 damaged trees. A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve the Wildlife Damage Claim submitted by Mr. Egelhoff. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Dobberfuhl reported that in the first two weeks of February, the FSA office will have a disaster sign up for hog farmers. Eligible farmers can receive five dollars per head for up to 500 head. Mr. Dobberfuhl also said that higher rates and better deductibles are being offered for crop insurance with no changes in premium. He reported that bean prices are dropping in the U.S. and there probably will be payments because of the drop. Bean prices are dropping because of a bumper crop in Brazil.

Mr. Schwengel reported on wetland restoration activities in Ozaukee County. He has updated plans for Neil Rosenberg, Jim Manders, Jim Wiechert, Al Poklasny, Beata Schueller, Roger Schueller, and Wisconsin Electric and Power Company.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve $500 in membership dues to the Great Lake Nonpoint Abatement Coalition (GLNAC). Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Dobberfuhl and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve an amendment to Robert Barthel's cost-share agreement. Motion carried unanimously. The amendment extends the cost-share agreement to the end of the grant period. The amendment does not change the cost-share dollars.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve farmland preservation status reviews for Joe Wollner, Esther Burmesch, Dan Gasser, and James Gundrum. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve the purchase of computer software to improve the use of Microstation ortho photos (with the approval of the Information Service Committee). The software would include Image Viewer - $495.00, Interplot Professional Server - $495.00 and a Memory Upgrade - $200.00. Ms. Leider, Mr. Dobberfuhl, and Mr. Stumpf voted yes. Mr. Albert voted No.

An informational meeting will be held on March 4, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. here at the Administration Center to discuss the proposed Agricultural Shoreland Management Ordinance.

The committee reviewed the Natural Resource Planning Survey that will be sent out to Ozaukee County landowners. They requested that Mr. Holschbach contact Sauk County to see what success they had in the planning survey they sent out to landowners.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve conservation reserve program plans for Steve Paulus, Neil Rosenberg, Wesley Block, John Riordan, and Richard Dobberfuhl. Motion carried unanimously.

The DNR has sent out a public notice of intent to reissue Wisconsin pollutant discharge elimination system permit #WI-0000817-6 to Lakeside Foods.

The next committee meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, 1999.

The Vice-Chairperson announced at 10:25 a.m. that a closed session had been proposed under the provisions of section 19.85(1)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes to evaluate employee performance. A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to go into closed session for this purpose. The roll was called. Absent were Mr. Haupt and Mr. Cronce. All members present voting aye. The motion was declared adopted. Mr. Holschbach was also present for the closed session.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to go out of closed session. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve of employee evaluations as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve of conducting a position appraisal for the cartographic/data entry technician position. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

Important Dates To Remember

February 18, 1999 - GLNAC Annual Meeting

March 4, 1999 - Next LCC Meeting and Agricultural Shoreland Management Ordinance Informational Meeting

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March 4, 1999

The Land Conservation Committee was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Lloyd Haupt, Chairperson. Committee members present were Glenn Stumpf, Rose Hass Leider, Dave Albert and Carl Dobberfuhl. Mark Cronce was absent. Staff present were Andy Holschbach, Jeff Bell and Gary Gundrum, LCD; Dan Lynch, NRCS; and Armin Schwengel, USFWS. Others present were Tom Isaac, DNR Wildlife Biologist, Leroy Bley, County Board Chairman and Bernadyne Pape, County Board Member.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to approve the February 4, 1999 committee minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve meeting attendance reports and expense statements. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Isaac reported on deer quotas for management zones 69B and 77M. Ozaukee County is located within these management zones.

Conservation staff reported on monthly activities.

Mr. Schwengel reported that 17 wetland restorations were completed in Ozaukee County during 1998. These restorations cover 16 acres of surface water. The cost of all the restorations was $21,825.00. Mr. Schwengel said that there are 3 restorations from last year to be completed this year plus another 5 new requests for 1999.

Mr. Holschbach said that 72 letters have been sent out to landowners owning property located in designated natural areas. The letter discusses the natural areas and requests that if they would decide to sell their property to consider selling to an organization that is interested in preserving the land.

Ms. Leider reported on the GLNAC meeting held in Green Lake. Ms. Leider also reported on Southeast Area activities. She said that the SEA Tour would be held on September 15, 1999 in Kenosha County.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to provide two scholarships for students to attend the Land and Water Conservation Camp in Rusk County. The camp is held from June 8-11, 1999. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Ms. Leider to go into recess until 11:00 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. Committee recessed at 10:52 a.m.

The committee reconvened at 11:00 a.m. to receive public input concerning the proposed Agricultural Shoreland Management Ordinance for Ozaukee County.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to have Ms. Leider attend the next GLNAC meeting. That motion was not acted on and a motion was made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Stumpf, to table the GLNAC discussion until next month so that Mr. Holschbach's and Ms. Leider's attendance at meetings can be discussed. Motion carried. Ms. Leider voted no.

The next LCC meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on April 1, 1999.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Albert to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 12:36 p.m.

Recorded by Gary Gundrum

Important Dates To Remember

March 11, 1999 - Ulao Creek Meeting

April 1, 1999 - Next LCC Meeting

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April 1, 1999

The Land Conservation Committee was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by Lloyd Haupt, Chairperson. Committee members present were Carl Dobberfuhl, Rose Hass Leider, Mark Cronce, Dave Albert and Glenn Stumpf. Staff present were Andy Holschbach, Jeff Bell and Gary Gundrum, LCD; Dan Lynch, NRCS; and Armin Schwengel, USFWS. Others present were Leroy Bley, County Board Chairman; Don Behm, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter; Steve Seyfert, Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, Inc.; Bill Schanen IV, Ozaukee Press; and Eileen Hoffman.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve the March 4, 1999 committee minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting attendance reports and expense statements were approved.

Conservation staff reported on monthly activities.

Mr. Bell reported that he sent out a letter to Egelhoff Nursery concerning the cutting down of trees damaged by deer rubbing. Bob Barthel has installed a temporary fence to control deer damage on his farm.

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Ms. Leider to approve the plan of administration for the Wildlife Damage Program for Ozaukee County. The plan adds turkeys and coyotes and extends it through the year 2004.

Mr. Holschbach reported that Michael Zander from Fredonia and Nick Bares from Belgium have applied for the two scholarships for the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Camp.

The committee discussed the trees in the Milwaukee River in the Saukville area. Mr. Holschbach reported that one landowner removed the trees on his/her own. The committee requested that Mr. Stolte, from emergency government, send a letter publicly thanking the landowner for doing the work without government assistance.

Mr. Schwengel reported that stop logs have been installed on WEPCO's water control structure. The design for the Kate Smallish wetland restoration in Saukville Township is also finished. Mr. Schwengel also attended staff meetings in Plymouth and Horicon.

Ms. Leider reported on the GLNAC meeting that she attended. James Costello from the Fond du Lac County LCC is the new Vice-President.

Ms. Leider reported that the Southeastern Area Speaking Contest time would be changed (no time announced yet). Leonard Johnson has been appointed the Great Lakes representative to GLNAC. The fall tour will be held on September 15, 1999 in Kenosha.

Mr. Holschbach reported that the Ulao Creek Partnership will be planting Tamarack on April 10, 1999 and will have a monitoring training day on May 1, 1999. Monitoring of Ulao Creek will include such things as base flows from 3 to 4 flumes, precipitation, dissolved oxygen, water temperature, and turbidity.

Ms. Leider reported on the NACD meeting she attended in Chicago.

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to have the committee further study the county areas that would be impacted by the Agricultural Shoreland Management Program Ordinance. The maps should be broken down showing areas having less than 10 foot buffers, 10 to 20 foot buffers, and areas having greater than 20-foot buffers. Mr. Cronce and Mr. Dobberfuhl withdrew the motion.

A motion was made by Mr. Haupt and seconded by Mr. Albert to table the Agricultural Shoreland Management Program Ordinance for one year and try a voluntary approach with landowners during that time. A motion was made by Ms. Leider to scrap the entire ordinance. There was no second to Ms. Leider's motion. The first motion was voted on. Ms. Leider, Mr. Cronce and Mr. Stumpf voted no. Mr. Dobberfuhl, Mr. Haupt, and Mr. Albert voted yes. The motion was defeated.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf to approve the Agricultural Shoreland Management Program Ordinance presented today with amendments. There was no second to the motion.

A motion was made by Mr. Haupt, seconded by Mr. Stumpf to table the Agricultural Shoreland Management Program Ordinance for six months to try a voluntary approach with landowners to install buffers for six months, and to identify areas within the proposed buffer area that are critical. Mr. Dobberfuhl, Mr. Haupt, Mr. Albert and Mr. Stumpf voted yes. Mr. Cronce and Ms. Leider voted no. Motion carried.

At 10:39 Mr. Haupt temporarily left the meeting.

At 10:41 Ms. Leider temporarily left the meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf, seconded by Mr. Cronce to approve having Ozaukee County contribute $50,000 to The Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, Inc. for the purchase of the Richard Worth property and to forward the recommendation to the finance committee, parks committee, and county board. Mr. Dobberfuhl, Mr. Haupt, Mr. Albert and Mr. Stumpf voted yes. Ms. Leider and Mr. Cronce voted no. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve a fair display site and $300 for the purchase of handout items. Motions carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve the Soil and Water Resource Management/NPS Grant Application. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve having Mr. Holschbach work with Mr. Tetzlaff in helping organize a fall workshop concerning growth management in Ozaukee County. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider to allow Mr. Holschbach to attend Ulao Creek and GLNAC meetings as required. Ms. Leider withdrew her motion. The committee requested it be recorded in the minutes that Mr. Holschbach attend meetings at his discretion and that his attendance be reviewed by the committee on a yearly basis.

The next committee meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on May 6, 1999.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Albert to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m.

Recorded by Gary Gundrum

Important Dates To Remember

May 6, 1999 - Next LCC Meeting

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May 6, 1999

Lloyd Haupt, Chairperson, called the Land Conservation Committee to order at 8:00 a.m. Committee members present were Carl Dobberfuhl, Rose Hass Leider and Dave Albert. Mark Cronce arrived at 8:05 a.m. and Glenn Stumpf arrived at 8:07 a.m. Staff present were Andy Holschbach, Jeff Bell and Gary Gundrum, LCD; Dan Lynch, NRCS; and Armin Schwengel USFWS. Others present were Craig Webster, DNR and Leroy Bley, County Board Chairman.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Ms. Leider to approve the April 1, 1999 minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

In the April 1, 1999 minutes Leonard Johnson, the Great Lakes Representative to GLNAC, should have been included in Ms. Leider's report on the GLNAC meeting she attended. (Paragraph 10 of April 1, 1999 minutes)

Ms. Leider said that in the April 1, 1999 minutes a motion to reconsider vote should have been taken on the proposed Agricultural Shoreland Management Program Ordinance before the second motion to table the proposed ordinance was taken.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve meeting attendance reports. Motion carried unanimously.

Conservation staff reported on monthly activities.

Mr. Bell reported on the wildlife damage program. John Kertscher had raccoon damage to his silo bag. Ken Albinger called concerning turkey damage and Tim Kaul called concerning goose damage.

An issue concerning tree planting on CRP land on the Robert Hubing property was briefly discussed. It was decided that Mr. Hubing, Gretchen Sawtelle, and Julie Peltier be invited to the June Land Conservation Committee meeting to discuss the issue.

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Ms. Leider to rescind the reimbursement to Mr. Egelhoff for payment for deer antler rubbing damage to some of his trees. Mr. Cronce and Ms. Leider removed their motion.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf and seconded by Mr. Cronce to allow Mr. Egelhoff to either destroy the trees or to give the trees to the Mequon Rotary Park. If the trees are not moved and planted within one month they must be destroyed. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Haupt will contact Mr. Kenealy, Corporation Counsel, to make him aware of drainage problems along Lake Michigan in the Town of Belgium.

Mr. Dobberfuhl reported on FSA activities.

Mr. Schwengel reported on wetland restoration activities. Contracts have been signed for wetland restorations on the Jean Jelinek and Karin Manley properties. Survey and design work is also being done on the Linn Touney, WEPCO and Jim Bruce properties.

Mr. Cronce recommended that a letter be sent out to all county board members asking what unanswered questions and concerns they have concerning the Richard Worth property so the LCC can better discuss the issue. Ms. Leider also asked that Town Board Members from Fredonia be also invited to the next LCC meeting.

Ms. Leider reported that Iron, Douglas, Ashland and Bayfield Counties are interested in becoming part of GLNAC. The next GLNAC meeting is May 20, 1999.

The Southeastern Area District meeting will be May 17, 1999 in Waukesha. State Senator Mary Panzer will be at the meeting to discuss the budget. Bret Larson, the new executive director for WLWCA will also be at the meeting.

Mr. Cronce said that a strong letter be sent to the DNR stormwater section concerning the new construction at Hwy 60 and I-43. De-watering has now occurred twice at the site with a large amount of sediment being sent into Ulao Creek. The responsible contractor was talked to by the DNR after the first de-watering and has provided misinformation concerning the second de-watering. The committee agreed with Mr. Cronce and directed Mr. Holschbach to draft a letter to the DNR and the village of Grafton for Mr. Haupt's signature. The committee also felt that strong remedial measures should be taken.

Mr. Holschbach will begin the process of establishing a local work group for developing a county land and water resource management plan. Mr. Cronce and Ms. Leider volunteered to be members of the work group.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Cronce to approve farmland preservation status reviews for Ed and Dan Stemper and Darwin Kison. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to approve $1,118.23 in cost-share assistance for rotational grazing fencing on Harold and John Pipkorn's farm. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Webster reported to the committee that Peter Demopolous in the Town of Belgium is being cited by the DNR for manure discharge from his barnyard. Mr. Holschbach said that total manure and liquid confinement from Mr. Demopolous' barnyard is being proposed.

The DNR has sent out a public notice of intent to modify Wisconsin pollutant discharge elimination system permit #WI-0023353-4, Modification 1 to the Village of Belgium.

The next committee meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on June 3, 1999.

A motion was made by Mr. Dobberfuhl and seconded by Ms. Leider to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

Recorded by Gary Gundrum.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

May 13, 1999 - Ulao Creek Partnership Meeting

May 17, 1999 - Southeastern Area Meeting in Waukesha

May 20, 1999 - GLNAC meeting

June 3, 1999 - Next LCC Meeting

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June 3, 1999

 Glenn Stumpf, Vice Chairperson, called the Land Conservation Committee to order at 8:00 a.m. Committee members present were Carl Dobberfuhl, Rose Hass Leider, Dave Albert and Mark Cronce. Lloyd Haupt was absent. Staff present were Andy Holschbach, Jeff Bell and Gary Gundrum, LCD; Dan Lynch, NRCS; and Armin Schwengel USFWS. Others present were Leroy Bley, County Board Chairman; Julie Peltier, DNR Forester; Gretchen Sawtelle, Washington/Ozaukee FSA Director; Robert Hubing, Christy Hubing and Bridget Hubing, Town of Belgium residents; and William Schanen IV, Ozaukee Press.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve the May 6, 1999 minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve expense statements and meeting attendance reports. Motion carried unanimously.

Conservation staff reported on monthly activities.

Mr. Bell reported that John Freeman called concerning goose damage and that Ted Egelhoff has planted deer damaged trees in the Mequon Rotary Park. Mr. Bell will meet with Mr. Egelhoff to cut down any deer damaged trees that were not taken to the Rotary Park.

Mr. Schwengel reported that stop logs for water control structures at Harrington Beach, WEPCO and two projects in Sheboygan County have been made. Repairs for the Al Poklasny wetland restoration will be made and field boundary identifications have been made for Ron Ternes and Neil Rosenberg properties. Mr. Schwengel also conducted a mourning dove survey for the Fish and Wildlife Service.

Mr. Dobberfuhl reported that the dairy signup has now ended. The next Washington/Ozaukee FSA meeting will be held June 9, 1999.

Ms. Leider reported that GLNAC had a meeting on May 20, 1999 concerning support for the redesign of the Wisconsin Nonpoint Program.

Ms. Leider reported on the May 17, 1999 Southeast District meeting. Senator Mary Panzer attended the meeting.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Albert to move Mr. Hubing up in the agenda under Reports. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Hubing discussed his concerns with the CRP tree-planting plan he has with the Washington/Ozaukee FSA. The committee thanked Mr. Hubing for coming to the LCC meeting to inform them of problems he is having with his CRP plan. The LCC is not able to take any action on this issue. The Washington/Ozaukee FSA Committee and Mr. Hubing need to come to some agreement on the matter.

The committee discussed the Kevin Peiffer tree-planting plan. 

The committee discussed donating $50,000 to the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, Inc. to assist in the purchase of the Richard Worth Property, which is part of the Huiras Lake Woods and Bog Natural Area. Mr. Cronce stated that the county needs to develop a county plan with policy before acquiring or assisting in acquisition of natural areas. Mr. Stumpf stated the county had the Natural Areas Plan developed by SEWRPC and presently an opportunity exists to secure a significant portion of a natural area, which the county should assist in. Mr. Cronce made a motion to adjourn. There was no second to Mr. Cronce’s motion. Mr. Cronce reviewed a list of issues to consider in making decisions on prioritization of parcels within a natural area. Mr. Cronce will type the list of concerns and fax them to Mr. Holschbach. The committee by general consensus decided not to request a $50,000 county donation for the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, Inc. to assist in the purchase of the Richard Worth property.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Cronce to approve the DATCP grant amount of $50,661 for staff and training and to turn back $31,345 that was to be used for implementing the proposed Ozaukee County buffer ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Holschbach discussed the development of a Land and Water Resource Management Plan for Ozaukee County. A June 23, 1999 meeting for a Local Work Group is scheduled to begin the planning process.

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve a revision to Kevin Peiffer's conservation plan to add a 2.1-acre food plot. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Cronce requested that copies of "A Regional Natural Areas and Critical Species Habitat Protection and Management Plan for Southeastern Wisconsin", Planning report No. 42 (dated September 2, 1997) be obtained from SEWRPC. Mr. Holschbach will try to get copies for all committee members.

The next committee meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on July 8, 1999.

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Recorded by Gary Gundrum

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

June 11,1999 - WLWCA Meeting

July 8,1999 - Next LCC Meeting

August 12,1999 - Ulao Creek Meeting

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July 8, 1999

Lloyd Haupt, Chairperson, called the Land Conservation Committee to order at 8:00 a.m. Committee members present were Glenn Stumpf, Mark Cronce, Dave Albert and Rose Hass Leider. Carl Dobberfuhl was absent. Staff present were Andy Holschbach, Jeff Bell and Gary Gundrum, LCD; Dan Lynch, NRCS; and Armin Schwengel USFWS. Others present were Attorney Steve Castner.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to approve the June 3, 1999 minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve meeting attendance reports. Motion carried unanimously.

Conservation staff reported on monthly activities.

Mr. Bell reported that Ted Egelhoff has taken care of trees that were damaged by deer antler rubbing. Three trees were moved to the Mequon Rotary Park and the other trees were destroyed.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve the grant application of $104,980 for installation of conservation practices for Gerald Gantner, Ray Lapinski, John Risch and Peter Weiss. Mr. Haupt, Mr. Stumpf and Mr. Albert voted yes. Mr. Cronce and Ms. Leider voted no. Discussion on the application focused on making sure that county policy is followed on grant applications.

Mr. Castner met with the committee to discuss bluff erosion on the Ms. Gorski property in the Town of Belgium. The committee can not take any action but suggested that the issue be put on next month's agenda. Mr. Castner would like information on rates and volumes of flow for the watershed and solutions for the bluff erosion problems.

Mr. Schwengel reported that wildlife plans have been completed for Ron Ternes, Neal Rosenberg and James Manders. Nest cover boundaries have been set on these plans and prairie grasses have been planted on Neal Rosenberg's property. Stop logs have been installed on the WEPCO project and price estimates have been finalized for the Kirmse and Feider projects. Mr. Schwengel also said that permits have been secured for the James Bruce project in Mequon.

Mr. Cronce provided the committee with a list of ideas to consider in developing a plan/procedure for implementing the county natural areas preservation plan. The committee will review these ideas for discussion at next months meeting.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Cronce to approve a release of the cost share agreement for Gary and Jeri Matter. The $33,610 was not spent and will be used for other cost share agreements. The motion also includes approval for new cost share agreements for Dennis Merkel ($2,520) and Randy Eibs ($18,200). Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Cronce to approve the following completed conservation practices. Motion carried unanimously.

Joe Roden Conservation Tillage

$1,776.00

Steve Bell Conservation Tillage

555.00

Neal Maciejewski Conservation Tillage

2,645.50

Dave & Dan Dollert Conservation Tillage

740.00

Lowell & Don Levy Conservation Tillage

315.00

Tom Bell Conservation Tillage

166.50

Dennis Bruss Conservation Tillage

1,017.50

Mark Hilgendorf Conservation Tillage

2,146.00

Bob Barthel Pesticide Spill Control

7,552.72

Mr. Holschbach reviewed the issues that were discussed and prioritized for the development of an Ozaukee County Land and Water Plan at the June 23, 1999 Local Work Group Meeting. Mr. Holschbach is developing a draft plan for review at the August 5, 1999 LCC meeting. A plan development schedule was presented by Mr. Holschbach.

Mr. Holschbach reviewed the findings of the Internal Control Audit completed by the Jonet and Fountain LLP State of Wisconsin concerning grant claim reimbursements by the Land Conservation Department.

Mr. Holschbach discussed the county voluntary buffer initiative of 20 feet wide buffer on each side of the stream and the setback widths required under the 393 Riparian Vegetative Buffer standard. The establishment of riparian buffers is a statewide initiative and is one of the recommended agricultural performance standards. The 393 standard is the standard to be applied statewide. Mr. Holschbach noted that the 393 standard will often require a buffer greater than 20 feet wide on each side of a stream. Mr. Holschbach suggested the 393 standard be followed now, as part of the voluntary buffer initiative to prevent inconsistencies in buffer width’s in the future. The committee would like information on the estimated water quality improvements buffers provide, how effective 20 ft. versus 30 ft., 40 ft., 50 ft. buffers are. The committee would also like staff to work with 10 to 15 landowners on comparing acreage loss between the 20 foot buffer initiative and the 393 Riparian Vegetative Buffer standard. The average net dollar profit per acre for crops grown in the county was also requested. The committee further stated when discussing buffers with landowners, staff should inform them about the 393 standard, and that the establishment of buffers is a recommended agricultural performance standard.

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve the following FPP status reviews. Motion carried unanimously.

Robert Koebert Willard Nieman Henry Petesch
Eugene Pierron Edna Prahl Erwin Thill
Lawrence Jacque Lawrence Maechtle Norma Kison
Lucille Greiveldinger Vernon Huiras John Depies
Amelia Docktor    

The next committee meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on August 5, 1999.

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Mr. Albert to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m.

Recorded by Gary Gundrum

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

August 5, 1999 Next LCC Meeting
August 12, 1999 Next Ulao Creek Meeting
September 17, 1999 WLWCA Meeting
September 23, 1999 SE Area Tour in Kenosha County

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August 5, 1999

Lloyd Haupt, Chairperson, called the Land Conservation Committee to order at 8:01 a.m. Committee members present were Glenn Stumpf, Mark Cronce, Rose Hass Leider and Carl Dobberfuhl. Dave Albert was absent. Staff present were Andy Holschbach, Jeff Bell and Gary Gundrum, LCD; Dan Lynch, NRCS; and Armin Schwengel USFWS. Others present were Leroy Bley, County Board Chairman; Jeff Schmeckpeper, Attorney; Steve Castner, Attorney; Jerry Safer, Attorney; and Dennis Kenealy, Ozaukee County Corporation Counsel.

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to approve the July 8, 1999 minutes with the following changes. On page two, paragraph two, delete the duplicate motions for the approval of completed conservation practices. Paragraph three, line three should have the word "advisory" added and should read Local Advisory Work Group Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Cronce to approve meeting attendance reports and expense statements. Motion carried unanimously.

Conservation staff reported on monthly activities.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve $14,851.80 for the following completed conservation tillage acres. Motion carried unanimously.

Jim Melichar

MRS

26.0 acres

$481.00

Mike and Gary Eskra

MRS

54.0 acres

999.00

Otto Kohlwey

MRS

20.0 acres

370.00

Mark Schlenvogt

MRS

182.0 acres

3,367.00

Mark Dickmann

MRS

10.0 acres

185.00

Rosemary Thiermann

MRS

207.0 acres

3,829.50

Otto Kohlwey

CCK

20.0 acres

370.00

David Polzin

CCK

13.0 acres

240.50

Wilmer Kloehn

CCK

22.0 acres

407.00

Dale Lueders

CCK

77.8 acres

1,439.30

Mark Dickmann

CCK

26.0 acres

481.00

Dale Lueders

MNR

25.0 acres

462.50

Ervin Klug

MNR

8.0 acres

148.00

Robert Krueger

EWB

112.0 acres

2,072.00

Total

802.8 acres

$14,851.80

Mr. Dobberfuhl reported that because of low crop prices, loan deficiency payments would be made from the FSA office. He also said that July 15, 1999 was the end of crop sign-up.

Mr. Schwengel reported that the wetland restoration at Stonecroft has flooding problems. Neal Rosenberg, Town of Grafton Chairman; Bob Stone, Owner; Missy Sparrow, DNR; Ronda Beyers, USFWS and Mr. Schwengel met to discuss the problem. Mr. Schwengel also reported that excavation work on the wetland restoration for Jean Jelinik in Grafton Township and stop logs for two water control structures in Sheboygan County have been completed. He also said that construction work on Ray Kirmse's project in the Town of Fredonia has started.

Ms. Leider reported on the GLNAC meeting she attended in Sheboygan County. Ms. Leider said that the International Joint Commission will be holding a workshop in Milwaukee on September 24-26, 1999. A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to have Ms. Leider attend the meeting in Milwaukee. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Leider reported on her NACD meeting in Iowa.

Erosion of the bluff between Jodianne M. Gorski and Lucille Ruberti properties in the Town of Belgium was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf and seconded by Mr. Cronce that the committee recommends that the parties involved in the case hire a private environmental engineering firm to come up with a stormwater management plan for the area. Mr. Cronce, Mr. Dobberfuhl, Mr. Haupt and Mr. Stumpf voted yes. Ms. Leider voted no. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf and seconded by Mr. Haupt that a renewal of the contract, at the 1999/2000 fee schedule, with R. A. Smith Engineering firm be approved. Ms. Leider, Mr. Stumpf, Mr. Haupt and Mr. Dobberfuhl voted yes. Mr. Cronce voted no. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Ms. Leider to approve R. A. Smith's engineering bill of $499.21 for the John Cassel project. Motion carried unanimously. The bill covers services provided through July, 1999.

The draft Land and Water Resource Management Plan for Ozaukee County was discussed by the committee. The committee requested that a public hearing for the draft plan be scheduled for August 25, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. The committee will review the draft in detail at the September committee meeting.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to purchase a scanner, color printer, digital camera and accessories for the digital camera. Cost for this equipment totals $1,162.54. Ms. Leider, Mr. Stumpf, Mr. Haupt and Mr. Dobberfuhl voted yes. Mr. Cronce voted no. Motion carried.

Mr. Holschbach reviewed the proposed LCD 2000 budget.

The next committee meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on September 2, 1999.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf and seconded by Ms. Leider to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:32 a.m.

Recorded by Gary Gundrum

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

August 12

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1999 Next Ulao Creek Meeting
August 25

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1999 Public Hearing Draft Land and Water
September 2

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1999 Next LCC Meeting
September 8

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1999 Next GLNAC Meeting in Manitowoc
September 17

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1999 WLWCA Meeting
September 23

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1999 SE Area Tour in Kenosha County

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November 4, 1999

Ozaukee County Land Conservation

Lloyd Haupt, Chairperson called the Land Conservation Committee to order at 8:00 a.m. Committee members present were Dave Albert, Glenn Stumpf, Carl Dobberfuhl, and Rose Hass Leider. Mark Cronce was absent. Staff present were Andy Holschbach, Gary Gundrum and Jeff Bell, LCD, and Armin Schwengel, USFWS. Others present were Alvin Schueller, Christine Luft, Harold Schoessow, Lance Leider, Warren Luft, Charles Bichler, and Eileen Hoffman, landowners; Dale Katsma and Therese Gripentrog, DNR; William Schanen, Ozaukee Press; and Adam Gerol, Ozaukee County Assistant District Attorney.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve the October 7, 1999 minutes as presented. Motion carried. Ms. Leider voted no.

A motion was made by Mr. Dobberfuhl and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve expense statements and meeting attendance reports. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bell reported that Harold Schoessow, Mark Schlenvogt, Mark Hilgendorf, and Lawrence Kane called concerning goose and deer damage.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Ms. Leider to approve $8,649.50 in cost share assistance for the manure storage facility installed on the Al Gosewehr farm. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve the conservation plan for Thomas Uttech. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Dobberfuhl reported that sod and strawberries are being considered for disaster payments through the FSA office.

Mr. Schwengel reported that Karin Manley's wetland restoration has been completed and construction on Brian King's wetland restoration is underway. Mr. Schwengel is also working on resolving the road flooding problem on Stonecroft Drive.

Mr. Holschbach handed out maps for the Milwaukee River Mesic Woods and Janik's Woods Natural Areas. The land not listed on the tax rolls in the Donges Bay Gorge Area was also discussed.

Mudroch, Halaska, & Weaver, S.C., attorneys for Anita Prahl, sent Mr. Holschbach a letter indicating Mrs. Prahl's interest in selling her land in the Solar Heights Low Woods Natural Area. The committee instructed Mr. Holschbach to contact the Ozaukee/Washington Land Trust concerning purchasing the natural area. Mr. Holschbach also said that Mr. Dhar sent a letter indicating his interest in selling the Lions Den area he owns.

Ms. Leider reported that GLNAC would be having an early bird meeting at the WLWCA Convention. The meeting will be December 2, 1999 from 7-9 a.m.

The committee reviewed the proposed resolution from Waukesha County concerning the revisions to DILHR's Comm 83 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. The committee had no objections to the Waukesha County resolution.

Dale Katsma and Therese Gripentrog from the Department of Natural Resources discussed the feasibility study for land purchase in the North Branch Milwaukee River area.  

A motion was made by Mr. Stumpf, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve R. A. Smith's $234.20 bill for work completed from September 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999. Motion carried. Ms. Leider was absent for the vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Dobberfuhl and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to approve $1,895.37 for the following completed conservation practices. Motion carried unanimously.

Mark Hilgendorf $495.80 Conservation Tillage
Dan Dollert $449.55 Conservation Tillage
David and Kim Rutilla $950.02 Milkhouse Waste Control

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to approve the revised Milwaukee River Priority Watershed - Wisconsin Fund Average Cost List. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to require two bids for the Harold and John Pipkorn project. Ms. Leider and Mr. Haupt voted yes. Mr. Albert, Mr. Stumpf and Mr. Dobberfuhl voted no. Motion failed. The Pipkorns will do some of the work themselves and will have a contractor help them on some parts of the project. The counties average cost list will be used for cost containment.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Stumpf to not have a county tree planter for public use. Mr. Albert and Mr. Stumpf voted yes. Mr. Haupt, Ms. Leider and Mr. Dobberfuhl voted no. Motion failed.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Albert to postpone action on the Agricultural Shoreland Management Program Ordinance until January of 2001 and to have the county buffer initiative continue on a voluntary basis until January of 2001. Motion carried unanimously. Land Conservation staff will contact landowners to see if they will install buffers voluntarily.

Mr. Gerol, assistant district attorney, discussed the Peter Demopolous case with the committee. The committee felt that the District Attorneys Office, a DNR attorney and appropriate DNR representatives, Corporation Counsel Dennis Kenealy, a LCC member, and Andy Holschbach have a meeting to resolve the Demopolous issue.

A motion was made by Ms. Leider and seconded by Mr. Albert to approve the following farmland preservation plans. Motion carried unanimously.

Wayne Zimdars Mary Luedtke Wilmer Hubing
Gerald Gantner Robert Fechter Tom Dieringer

The next committee meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on December 9, 1999.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:42 a.m.

Recorded by Gary Gundrum.

Important Dates To Remember

November 16, 1999 - Ulao Creek Partnership Meeting
December 1-3, 1999 - WLWCA Convention in Appleton
December 9, 1999 - Next LCC Meeting

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December 9, 1999

 Glenn Stumpf, Vice-Chairperson, called the Land Conservation Committee to order at 8:00 a.m. Committee members present were Dave Albert, Glenn Stumpf, Carl Dobberfuhl, and Rose Hass Leider. Lloyd Haupt and Mark Cronce were absent. Staff present were Andy Holschbach and Jeff Bell, LCD; Dan Lynch, NRCS. Others present: Leroy Bley, County Board Chairman.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl, to approve the November 4, 1999 minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl, to approve expense statements and meeting attendance reports. Motion carried unanimously.

Conservation staff reported on monthly activities.

Mr. Holschbach provided an update on the Peter Demopolous Barnyard Runoff Project. Craig Webster, DNR, and Mr. Holschbach will meet with Mr. Demopolous to identify all the items that need to be addressed in order to have the Barnyard Runoff System function as it was intended. A legal binding letter will be given to Mr. Demopolous detailing the items necessary to get the Barnyard Runoff Management System functioning properly.

Mr. Holschbach reported that a review of the Richard Mueller farm was completed, due to a citizen complaint to the DNR regarding animal waste runoff problems.

Mr. Holschbach reported that the tributary to Sauk Creek at the intersection of Jay Road and Hwy 57 contained a very substantial pollutant load from milkhouse waste. The DNR instituted a cleanup of the stream since the pollutant was an imminent threat to life in the stream. The DNR will continue to monitor the site.

A motion was made by Rose Hass Leider, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl, to approve funding for soil testing for Roger Karrels and Ray Lapinski with $1,800 that was received from DATCP for soil testing. Motion carried. Both landowners are outside of the Milwaukee River Watershed, have recently installed manure storage facilities, and will complete Nutrient Management Plans.

Mr. Holschbach reported that Mr. Bell will attend training and take an exam to become a certified crop advisor. It is a state requirement that nutrient management plans, which are necessary for all landowners installing manure storage facilities and for barnyard runoff management systems installed with cost sharing, be approved by a certified crop advisor.

Mr. Dobberfuhl made a motion, seconded by Dave Albert to approve $88,982.25 for the following conservation practices. Motion carried.

Neal Maciejewski Conservation Tillage

$1,258.00

Robert Witte Pesticide Spill Control Facility

8,103.76

Joe and Don Hamm Retention Wall, Concrete Flatwork, Buffer

4,848.73

Richard Dahm and Jim Karrels Tile Installation & Earth Work

215.77

Dennis Merkel Streambank

2,377.50

Muttland Meadows Repair of Rock Lined Waterway

319.20

Robert Krueger Installation of two cattle crossings

1,034.01

John & Harold Pipkorn Barnyard Runoff Control System

8,662.80

John & Harold Pipkorn Rotational Grazing Fence

744.08

Mike Paulus Manure Storage Facility

20,694.72

Bob Barthel Pesticide Storage mixing and Holding Facility

1,800.68

Al Gosewehr Lined Manure Storage Pit

12,963.00

Randy, Chris, and Judy Eibs Milkhouse Waste

Barnyard

10,668.50

15,291.50

Randy, Chris, and Judy Eibs Barnyard Runoff Control System

Barnyard

15,291.50

15,291.50

Total

88,982.25

NR243 Programs

218.77

Watershed Programs

$88,766.48

Mr. Lynch reported that a CRP sign-up is scheduled for January 18, through February 11, 2000.

Ms. Leider reported that the GLNAC meeting at the WLWCA conference was well attended. Mr. Phil Keillor, Coastal Engineering Specialist with the U.W. Sea Grant gave a presentation on potential export of Great Lakes water.

Ms. Leider reported that the Southeast Area Land and Water Conservation Association met at the WLWCA Conference. The majority of the counties felt it was all right for those officials seeking elected positions to have hospitality rooms as in the past.

Ms. Leider reported that the WLWCA Conference was good and that more supervisors should have attended. The redesign of the NPS program was the main topic of discussion.

The Ulao Creek Partnership invited local officials to a meeting on November 16th to provide information on the proposal to include the Ulao Creek Watershed in the North Branch Milwaukee River Watershed Project Area. The Partnership is petitioning the DNR to include the Ulao Creek Watershed into the North Branch Milwaukee River Watershed Project Area. This would allow funding for various land preservation projects in the Ulao Creek Watershed. Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl, to have the committee provide a letter of support to the DNR to include the Ulao Creek Watershed in the North Branch Milwaukee River Project Area. Motion carried. Ms. Leider opposed, in need of more information.

Ms. Leider reported that the NACD conference is in Denver next year.

A memorial for Gary Gundrum was discussed. Mr. Holschbach recommended naming the Conservation Youth Camp Scholarship for him and purchasing a tree to be planted in Waubedonia Park with a memorial plaque. It was agreed that Mrs. Gundrum select the type of tree. Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to name the conservation youth camp scholarship the Gary Gundrum Youth Camp Scholarship and that a tree be planted as a memorial at Waubedonia County Park in honor of Gary Gundrum. Motion carried unanimously.

The Soil Conservationist Position was discussed. Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Dobberfuhl to advertise the soil conservationist position after the holidays. Motion carried. Ms. Leider voted no.

Mr. Holschbach provided information on how Washington and Dane Counties propose to purchase and protect Natural Areas.

Mr. Albert suggested forming a coalition with the Park Commission to look into coming up with a proposal such as Dane County's. Mr. Holschbach was asked to attend the Park Commission meeting on December 16th. Ms. Leider noted that farmers in Dane County objected to the plan and she is not in favor in it. A voter referendum was discussed. Mr. Stumpf felt Dane County did a very thorough job on their plan. He would like to continue to have the Natural Areas Preservation on forthcoming agendas.

Randy Tetzlaff joined the meeting at 10:00 at the committee's request for his input and direction regarding preservation of natural areas.

Mr. Holschbach updated the committee on the Lions Den property. Dr. Dhar is waiting for an appraisal from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

The next committee meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on January 6, 2000.

A motion was made by Mr. Dobberfuhl, seconded by Ms. Leider to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m..

Recorded by Debra Davis.

Important Dates To Remember

December 16, 1999 - Park Commission Meeting
January 6, 2000 - Next LCC Meeting

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