Mr. Stumpf called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Members present were Dave Albert, Carl Dobberfuhl, Rose Hass Leider, Richard Nelson, and Tom Richart. Staff present were Andy Holschbach, Jeff Bell, and Debbie Davis, LWCD; Armin Schwengel, USFWS; and Tom Meaux, Administrative Coordinator.

Mr. Nelson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Richart, to approve the October 2, 2000 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Mr. Bell reported on his monthly activities. Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl, to approve $2,159.47 cost-sharing for fencing for Wayside Nursery through the Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims program. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Leider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nelson, to approve $469.90 for conservation tillage for Tim Burmesch through the Land and Water Resource Management Program. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Meaux arrived at 8:21 a.m.

Ms. Leider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nelson, to approve an additional $16,950 in cost-sharing from the 2001 Land & Water Resource Management Grant for John Risch’s Manure Storage Facility and Waste Transfer System. Motion carried. Mr. Albert and Mr. Richart opposed.

Mr. Richart made a motion, seconded by Mr. Albert, to approve an amendment to the Peter Demopoulos cost-share agreement to include an additional $10,112.90 for his barnyard runoff management system. Motion carried. Mr. Stumpf and Mr. Dobberfuhl voted no.

Mr. Stumpf would like staff reports included in the LCC packets sent out before the committee meeting.

Mr. Dobberfuhl gave a report on the Farm Service Agency activities.

Mr. Schwengel gave a report on the Wetland Restoration Program.

Ms. Leider reported that there is a GLNAC meeting scheduled for November 7, 2000 to plan for the WLWCA conference and discuss plans for next year.

The Southeast District met on October 30 and talked about the resolutions that will be presented at WLWCA conference. There will be a meeting prior to the WLWCA conference.

Ms. Leider reported on the NACD meeting in Milwaukee. The resolutions regarding sewage being dumped in Lake Michigan were accepted by Great Lakes Board, and will be forwarded to regional and hopefully, national committees.

Angie Tornes arrived at 9:15 a.m.

Mr. Holschbach reported on the Ulao Creek Partnership. They are developing demonstration projects to establish native vegetation in non-native reed canary grass stands and are having a vegetative survey completed in the Ulao Swamp. Window decals are being distributed and the Partnership has received non-profit status.

Mr. Holschbach provided a handout with information from other counties detailing their funding mechanisms to purchase environmentally sensitive property.

Mr. Stumpf reported that the negotiations for the Lions Den are taking longer than anticipated. There is a meeting planned for Sunday, November 5, 2000 with Dr. Dhar. Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nelson, to solicit support from county businesses for funding the purchase of the Dhar/Lions Den property and that Mr. Holschbach work with Mr. Seyfert from the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust to develop a promotional packet. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Meaux discussed the potential merging of the Land and Water Conservation and Environmental Health Departments. The committee by general consensus indicated support for merging the departments. It was decided that a meeting should be held with the Zoning Committee to further discuss the potential merger.

Mr. Meaux left at 10:01 a.m.

Angie Tornes of the National Park Service, Rivers and Trails Program, and Co-chair of the Milwaukee River Basin Land & Water Partners, presented information on the Milwaukee River Basin Land and Water Partners and Partnership Agreement. The Milwaukee River Basin Partnership will foster collaboration, which will lead to the protection, restoration, and enhancement of Wisconsin’s most populated river basin. There was discussion regarding Ozaukee County signing the Milwaukee River Basin Partnership Agreement. Mr. Richart made a motion, seconded by Mr. Albert, to present an agreement to the County Board encouraging Ozaukee County to be a member of the Milwaukee River Basin Land and Water Partners. Motion carried. Ms. Leider opposed.

Ms. Tornes left at 10:43 a.m.

A short break was taken at 10:43 a.m., and the committee reconvened at 10:48 a.m.

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Ms. Leider, to amend the cost-share agreement for Harold Pipkorn to extend the installation period to 7/1/01 and to include an additional $3,600 in cost-sharing for the roof over the manure storage facility. The additional $3,600 was added to reflect 70% cost-sharing instead of 50% cost-sharing as was recorded on previous cost-share agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Nelson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Albert, to approve $18,620.41 in cost-sharing for Harold Pipkorn’s barnyard and manure storage facility. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Nelson made a motion, seconded by Ms. Leider, to approve cost-sharing for the following landowners. Motion carried unanimously.

· Chris Knuth Streambank Stabilization Rip Rap $ 6,300.00

· Randy Eibs Seeding/Milkhouse Waste Treatment $ 500.00

Ms. Leider mentioned that she has received many positive comments on the Southeastern Area Land & Water Conservation Association Summer Tour hosted by Ozaukee County.

Mr. Holschbach noted an informational meeting on the Non-metallic Mining Law will be held in Washington County on November 16, 2000.

Mr. Holschbach handed out information on the 2001 Tree and Shrub Sale Program. Mr. Stumpf requested a list of nurseries providing the plants.

Trees for Tomorrow Teacher Scholarship will be put on next month's agenda.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 8:15 a.m. A joint committee meeting with the Zoning Committee is being planned for December 1, 2000.

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Ms. Leider, adjourn at 11:16 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.

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Mr. Stumpf called the meeting to order at 8:15 a.m. Members present were Carl Dobberfuhl, Rose Hass Leider, and Tom Richart. Dave Albert and Richard Nelson were absent. Staff present were Andy Holschbach, Jeff Bell, and Debbie Davis, LWCD; Dan Lynch, NRCS; Tom Meaux, Administrative Coordinator; Katherine Smith, County Board Chair; and Don Behm, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Mr. Richart made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl, to approve the September 7, 2000 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Mr. Bell reported on his September activities.

Mr. Lynch arrived at 8:29 a.m.

Mr. Lynch reported on his September activities.

Mr. Dobberfuhl reported on FSA activities. Loan Deficiency Payments are presently being processed.

Ms. Leider reported that GLNAC met on September 28, 2000. They will be organizing an early morning meeting for the WLWCA conference. GLNAC will be approaching the DNR for additional funds for the Milkhouse Waste Treatment Monitoring Project. GLNAC is planning a conference on water quality for next year.

Mr. Meaux arrived at 8:39 a.m.

Ms. Leider reported on the Southeast Area Land and Water Conservation Association. The Southeast Area Summer Tour was a success and a tribute to our county.

Mr. Lynch left at 8:44 a.m.

Ms. Leider reported on WLWCA activities. The annual conference is being held in Wausau on December 5th, 6th, and 7th.

Ms. Leider reported that the NACD Conference is October 4th, 5th, and 6th. The Great Lakes Board will meet there on the 5th and 6th. Ms. Leider also handed out resolutions from the Farm Bureau.

Ulao Creek Partnership will be meet on October 19, 2000.

Mr. Lynch arrived at 8:51 a.m.

Mr. Holschbach gave an update on the Lion’s Den Gorge Natural Area and Dhar Parcel. A proposal was submitted to Dr. Dhar. The Ozaukee Washington Land Trust Board of Directors approved a cash contribution of $25,000 towards the purchase of the Ghulam Dhar property. The board also approved of Land Trust staff working with Ozaukee County on a fund raising campaign aimed at major donors.

Mr. Holschbach provided a copy of the 2001 department budget. Revenue from the Milwaukee River Priority Watershed Program was reduced since the Menomonee River Priority Watershed and East and West Branch Milwaukee River Priority Watershed are closing at the end of 2000. Fifty percent of staffing costs for a Soil Conservationist position has been allocated to the administration cost-center and additional planning responsibilities added to the position.

Ms. Smith arrived at 9:04 a.m.

Deleted from the budget was $150,000 of levy funds for the acquisition of natural areas. Discussion followed. Mr. Richart and Mr. Holschbach will meet with the Finance Committee October 10, 2000 and discuss funding for acquisition of natural areas.

Mr. Meaux left at 9:20 a.m.

Adding a citizen member to the committee was discussed. Mr. Stumpf mentioned that state statutes allow adding a citizen member. It was agreed by consensus to discuss this when all members are present at a later date.

The tree fund account was discussed and it was decided by consensus to develop a potential project for the 2002 budget.

The resolution regarding the Milwaukee Metro Municipal Sewage Overflow into Lake Michigan is being presented at county Board on October 4, 2000.

Mr. Behm left 9:50 a.m.

Mr. Dobberfuhl made a motion, seconded by Mr. Richart to approve $4,065.60 in cost-sharing for Ken Eschrich's pesticide storage and handling facility. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Holschbach contracted with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates for engineering services for 3 shoreline stabilization projects totaling $6,400.00.

Mr. Holschbach informed the committee about the Milwaukee River Basin Land and Water Partners group. It was suggested that Mr. Kenealy review the contract before that committee acts on it. Angie Tornes, co-chair of the Milwaukee River Basin Land & Water Partners will be invited to the November committee meeting to provide more information.

Mr. Richart made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stumpf to amend the cost-share agreement for Mr. Demopolous to include an additional $13,531.00 for his Barnyard Runoff Management System . Motion carried unanimously.

The Environmental Awareness Speaking Contest is Thursday, October 12, 2000.

Mr. Holschbach gave the committee an update on the Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Law passed in 1994 by the state legislature. The Nonmetallic Mining Rule, NR 135, is being published in October and will take effect in December 2000. Counties will need to enact an ordinance by June 1, 2001 in order to assume responsibility to administer the nonmetallic reclamation program under NR 135. Informational meetings will be provided in November.

The next meeting date is November 2, 2000 at 8:00 a.m.

At 10:37 Mr. Dobberfuhl made a motion, seconded by Mr. Richart, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.

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September 7, 2000

Mr. Stumpf called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Members present were Dave Albert, Carl Dobberfuhl, Rose Hass Leider, and Tom Richart. Mr. Nelson was absent. Staff present were Andy Holschbach and Jeff Bell, LWCD; Armin Schwengel, USFWS; Dan Lynch, NRCS; and Tom Meaux, Administrative Coordinator.

Mr. Albert made a motion seconded by Mr. Richart to approve the August minutes. Mr. Stumpf requested that the arrival and departure times be noted in the minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Mr. Bell reported on his August activities.

Mr. Lynch arrived at 8:11 a.m.

Mr. Bell reported that everything is set with Saukville Meats, Bernie’s Meat Market, Family Sharing and St. Peters food pantries for deer donations. Various agencies are donating money towards this. There will be mass advertising by the state for this program.

Mr. Meaux arrived at 8:24 a.m.

Ms. Leider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Richart, to approve an amendment to the Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program in the amount of $20,000 for processing deer meat, which will be distributed to food pantries in an attempt to increase the deer harvest, and $500.00 for administration. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bell left the meeting at 8:28 a.m.

Mr. Holschbach reported that he plans to fill the vacant soil conservationist position in the immediate future. Mr. Meaux discussed his proposal to restructure the position to include planning duties, which he has discussed with Mr. Stumpf and Mr. Holschbach. Mr. Meaux is also looking at restructuring possibilities with other departments.

The DNR has certified fair market value of the Dhar property, which has been determined by North Avenue and Associates to be $784,000.00. All the information has been sent to Dr. Dhar.

Mr. Meaux departed at 8:44 a.m.

Mr. Lynch reported on his August activities.

Bill Schanen, Ozaukee Press, arrived at 8:53 a.m.

The letter from NRCS State Conservationist Pat Leavenworth regarding reviewing/approving CRP contracts was discussed. The Land Conservation Committee will continue reviewing, not approving CRP contracts. Mr. Lynch reviewed the contracts with the committee. He also reported that Jill Hewitt, NRCS employee, is contacting landowners regarding vegetative buffers, reviewing sites, and encouraging installation of buffers through CRP.

Mr. Schwengel reported on his activities for the Wetland Restoration Program.

Bill Schanen departed at 9:20 a.m.

Mr. Dobberfuhl reported on the FSA activities.

Ms. Leider reported on GLNAC activities. The next meeting is at 9:30 a.m. on September 28, 2000.

Ms. Leider reported that Rebecca Baumann from Illinois was hired as executive director of Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association. The WLWCA conference will be December 6-8, 2000 at the Ramada Inn in Wausau.

NACD has a conference in Milwaukee on October 3-5, 2000. The Great Lakes Board will meet on the October 4th and 5th. Tom Ward, Manitowoc County, will be giving a GLNAC presentation. GLNAC is trying to find someone knowledgeable to address dumping of sewage into the Great Lakes. Ms. Leider suggested that the county increase dues to NACD from $250 to $500 in 2001. It was agreed by general consensus to continue pay dues at the $250 level.

Mr. Holschbach reported on the Ulao Creek Partnership, which met on August 10th. The UCP has obtained nonprofit status and can now take donations. Mr. Stumpf attended the meeting and was impressed with the cohesiveness of the group.

Student scholarships, contributing towards purchase of the Lions Den, and an information structure regarding the Lions Den were ideas discussed as potential projects to utilize the tree fund account. The committee decided by consensus to continue to explore tree fund account projects at the October meeting.

Mr. Lynch left at 9:46 a.m. and came back at 9:57 a.m.

Mr. Schwengel left the meeting at 9:48 a.m.

NRCS is still looking into a request for a copying machine for the department. In the past NRCS provided paper and copy machine, while LWCD paid the maintenance fee. It is hoped that the decision will be made in the next month depending on the availability of funds.

Ms. Leider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Albert, to buy a copy machine with the funds from the tree account provided the NRCS is not able to purchase one, or to get one through the budget. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Leider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve cost-sharing of $2,963.86 for Ralph Vande Boom for the concrete and seeding portion of his Barnyard Runoff Management Project, which is being completed through the Milwaukee River Priority Watershed Program. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Holschbach provided information on the status of Peter Demopolous' Barnyard Runoff Management Project. DNR, DATCP, and LWCD staff met with Mr. Demopolous and discussed three options to retrofit his Barnyard Runoff Management Project: roof over the lot, three month manure storage facility, or an off lot sediment basin. An off lot sediment basin, being the least cost (estimated at $19,330), is recommended. The cost-share agreement was reviewed, but not approved at this time, since the cost-share agreement was not yet signed by Mr. Demopolous.

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to present the resolution regarding the Municipal Sewage Overflows into Lake Michigan to the October 4th county board, pending review by Mr. Kenealy, Mr. Meaux and Mr. Dobberpuhl. Motion carried unanimously. Any changes will be reviewed by the committee at the October 2nd meeting.

It was requested by the committee to invite the press to the Southeast Area Tour. The Speaking Contest is Thursday October 12th. The committee would like non-metallic mining put on agenda for next time. Adding "a non county board committee member" will also be put on the October agenda and discussed next month.

At 10:34 a.m. Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Ms. Leider, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.

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Lloyd Haupt, Chairperson, called the Land Conservation Committee to order at 8:03 a.m. Committee members present were Carl Dobberfuhl, Glenn Stumpf, and Rose Hass Leider. Staff present were Andy Holschbach and Jeff Bell, LCD; Dan Lynch, NRCS; Others present: Leroy Bley, County Board Chairman; Rick DeYarman, DNR; Craig Webster, DNR. Absent were Supervisors Mark Cronce and David Albert

A motion was made by Mr. Dobberfuhl, seconded by Ms. Leider, to approve February 3 and 15, 2000 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Leider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stumpf, to approve expense statements and meeting attendance reports. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bell reported on his monthly activities. He handed out the problems and solutions for Mr. Laubenstein's Barnyard Runoff Control System and a Project Survey for landowners who installed conservation practices through the Milwaukee River Priority Watershed Program.

Ms. Leider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl, to approve the Milwaukee River Priority Watershed Project Survey and to prepare a tree program survey for those getting trees this spring. Mr. Stumpf voted no. Motion carried.

Mr. Lynch gave his report on the CRP program.

Mr. Dobberfuhl gave a report on the Farm Service Agency. There is an ETN on March 15th to explain programs and answering questions about the Loan Deficiency Program.

Mr. Holschbach provided the Wetland Restoration Program report received by Armin Schwengel for the month of February.

Ms. Leider reported on the annual GLNAC meeting held on February 11, 2000 in Shawano. A copy of the annual report will be made available for all committee members.

The Southeast Area will not have a meeting until April 10th after the elections take place.

At the request of Mr. Marvin Fox, President of the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association Board of Directors, Ms. Leider will be attending the NACD Conference in Ontario, Canada in March.

The next Ulao Creek Partnership meeting will be March 23, 2000. On April 29th they will be planting tamarack trees in Ulao Swamp.

Mr. Holschbach presented additional maps of natural areas.

Mr. Holschbach indicated that an engineering study of the Dhar property detailing the amount of buildable land is needed to assist the DNR in certifying an appraisal. Mr. DeYarman mentioned that in order to receive Stewardship Funds, the DNR must certify an appraisal. Mr. Stumpf requested Rick DeYarman to provide a summary of the process to apply for Stewardship Funds.

Mr. Stumpf made a motion, seconded by Mr. Haupt, to approve the $3,000 to obtain an engineering study and a title search on Dr. Dhar's property. Discussion followed. Mr. Stumpf and Mr. Haupt voted yes and Ms. Leider and Mr. Dobberfuhl voted no. Motion failed. Ms. Leider would like the full committee to be present in order to discuss this at the next meeting. The committee would like the appraisers to be informed that these factors will be a part of the review process. The appraisers can amend the report to conform to the engineering study. The committee is also wondering if an another agency, such as the village of Grafton, would be willing to pay for the engineering study.

Mr. Webster gave an update Mr. Demopolous' Barnyard Runoff management System. Mr. Demopolous was issued a Notice of Discharge in 1996. Mr. Demopolous did not maintain his system. He was issued a citation by the DNR. A meeting was held on February 25, 2000 with Mr. Demopolous, Attorney Eberhardt, representing Mr. Demopoulos, District Attorney Sandy Williams, Mr. Holschbach, and Game Warden Rick Wolff. Mr. Demopolous willingly agreed to follow guidelines set forth in the meeting. Mr. Webster was directed to take Mr. Demopolous on a tour of other farming operations in Manitowoc and Washington County. Mr. Webster feels confident that Mr. Demopolous' barnyard problems will be fixed by end of summer. A stipulation and order was issued November 19th by Judge Swietlik which was not communicated to Craig Webster or the LCD. Additional items to be completed to have the system function properly were identified and agreed to by all parties.

Mr. Bley left at 10:43 a.m.

Mr. Stumpf made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl, to have the Soil Conservationist position re-evaluated. Discussion followed. Mr. Holschbach noted some of the changes that have taken place since that last time it was reviewed in July of 1992. Ms. Leider voted no. Motion carried. Ms. Leider made a motion to approve the position description, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Holschbach went through the DRAFT ATCP 50 plan. He passed out information on hearings that are being held through out the state. All members were encouraged to attend one of the hearings. Ms. Leider said the Stormwater Management Seminar she went to discussed the changes that are going to occur in state clean water programs.

Mr. Webster indicated that the DNR is planning their own hearings regarding the changes taking place in their clean water programs. After public hearings from both agencies, the plan will be rewritten, a second public hearing will take place, it will be submitted to the DNR board, and then to legislature.

Mr. Holschbach provided information on the federal EMPACT Grant being sought by SEWRPC and DNR. SEWRPC will serve as the grantee and work with DNR in writing the grant proposal. The proposal is to develop a web site identifying location of closed landfills, water quality monitoring information, type of landfill etc. The web site will make the already available information more accessible. Ms. Leider made a motion to endorse the EMPACT grant, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Holschbach mentioned that a caller from the City of Cedarburg called about geese problems.

Mr. Holschbach is interested in organizing a tour of the Dhar property and preparing a slide presentation.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Dobberfuhl, seconded by, Mr. Stumpf, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

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Lloyd Haupt, Chairperson, called the Land Conservation Committee to order at 9:05 a.m. Land Conservation Committee members present were David Albert, Mark Cronce, Carl Dobberfuhl, Glenn Stumpf, and Rose Hass Leider. Park commission members present were Clarence Boesch, Alan Krier, Theodore Egelhoff, David Albert, and Ronald Schowalter. Andy Holschbach, Land Conservation Department Director, and Bill Knight, Park Commissioner were present. Others present: Leroy Bley, County Board Chairman; Tom Richart, Village of Grafton resident; Nancy Rogers and Neal Rosenberg, Town of Grafton; Bill Schanen IV, Ozaukee Press; Ginny Plumeau, Cedarburg Science; Steve Seyfert, Ozaukee Washington Land Trust; Jeff Cole, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Armin Schwengel, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and David Schwengel, landowner.

Mr. Holschbach presented brief background information on the "Natural Areas and Critical Species Habitat Protection and Management Plan" which identified 48 natural area sites to be protected. A goal of the Land Conservation Committee is to develop guidelines and a funding mechanism to purchase natural areas from willing sellers. Letters have been sent to landowners informing them that they own natural area land and if they ever decide to sell to contact the county and/or an organization interested in preservation. Maps are being made showing natural areas, county parks, federal and state property, as well as lands owned by the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust etc.

Mr. Holschbach reported the Land Conservation Committee authorized two appraisals for the Guhlam Dhar property, which contains a portion of the Lion’s Den Gorge natural area. Dhar's property has upland soils, scattered wetlands, etc., and 3,079 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was interested in the Dhar property bordering their property, but due to limited funds was unable to pursue purchase. Dan Kaemmerer indicated the state is willing to spend 50% towards the purchase of the land. Representative Hoven and the Wisconsin DNR both agree that this land should be protected.

Mark Cronce arrived at 9:17 a.m.

Mr. Holschbach read two letters he received encouraging the county to purchase the Dhar parcel.

Tom Meaux arrived at 9:30 a.m.

Neal Rosenberg, Chairman, town of Grafton, indicated that he supports the purchase of the Dhar parcel and recommended that the county consider a referendum on the support of public funds for the purchase of natural areas. Mr. Rosenberg stated that the comments he received have all been positive for preserving the land. The town has a park fund and supervisors are in favor of the purchase.

Mr. Meaux suggested that various types of use for the property need to be part of the discussion.

Discussion followed regarding the adequacy of Dr. Dhar's land for a centennial park. Realizing the state is looking for a 500 plus acre site, limits the chances of the site being selected for a centennial park.

Mr. Meaux left at 9:40 a.m.

Dave Schwengel mentioned that this area is not good for heavy use, but rather a quiet, passive use. It would require a walkway in the gorge so the vegetation is not torn up. He has approached Jim Sensenbrenner about preserving this property.

Mr. Dobberfuhl and Ms. Leider had concerns regarding the density of homes in the area.

Mr. Cronce asked about the zoning of the property and if any changes will be occurring in the near future. Mr. Rosenberg said it is sold in 5-acre increments and sees no change occurring east of Lakeshore Road and Hwy C.

Mr. Kaul said that the Ulao Creek Watershed abuts the property and they are very busy trying to secure easements in these areas. He recommends the county purchase the property, as opportunities like this don't come very often.

Mr. Albert interjected that this is pristine property and attempts should be made to protect it.

Mr. Cronce questioned whether or not the town of Grafton has had any discussion with VK Homes regarding zoning or open spaces? Mr. Rosenberg said no, just shoreland zoning.

Mr. Schwengel stated that this is the last lakeshore land available between Indiana and Port Washington to be either developed or protected. This would be a way to give something back to the public.

Mr. Cronce made a motion, seconded by Glen Stumpf, to increase the amount from $5,000 to $5,500 to cover the cost of the appraisals being done. Motion carried.

The Chairman announced at 10:00 a.m. that a closed session had been proposed under the provisions of section 19.85 (1)(e) to discuss funding strategy of Dhar parcel. Mr. Cronce made a motion, seconded by Mr. Glenn Stumpf, that the committees go into closed session. Roll was taken with all members present voting aye. Mr. Holschbach was also present for the closed session.

Ms. Leider made a motion to go into open session at approximately 10:30 a.m., seconded by Glenn Stumpf. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Holschbach discussed the availability of a tree for the Gary Gundrum Memorial. Mr. Egelhoff indicated that he will take care of it. Mr. Holschbach indicated that many volunteers have offered to contribute towards the cost of the tree.

Mr. Holschbach mentioned the DNR is seeking endorsement of an EMPACT grant for mapping abandoned landfills. It was decided to discuss this at the March LCC meeting.

Ms. Leider made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mark Cronce. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned for the LCC at 10:50 a.m.

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Lloyd Haupt, Chairperson, called the Land Conservation Committee to order at 8:00 a.m. Committee members present were Dave Albert, Mark Cronce, Carl Dobberfuhl, Glenn Stumpf, and Rose Hass Leider. Staff present were Andy Holschbach and Jeff Bell, LCD; Dan Lynch, NRCS; Armin Schwengel, USFWS; Dan Kaemmerer, DNR; Others present: Leroy Bley, County Board Chairman, and Tom Richart, County Board Candidate; Bill Schanen IV, Ozaukee Press; Art Laubenstein, Landowner.

A motion was made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to approve January 6, 2000 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Mark Cronce arrived at 8:04 a.m.

Mr. Stumpf made a motion, seconded by Mr. Albert, to approve expense statements and meeting attendance reports. Motion carried unanimously.

Conservation staff reported on their monthly activities. Ms. Leider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cronce, to approve $4,886.00 in cost-sharing through NR-243 for Richard Dahm and $1,174.00 to Mark Schlenvogt for crop damage to soybeans as a result of wildlife. The claim payment is through the Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Programs. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Holschbach mentioned he will assist in the development of a landowner booklet to provide a condensed listing of information for landowners regarding land information. The project is being promoted by the Ozaukee Health Initiative Environmental Subcommittee. The Public Health Department has a $4,000 grant for developing the publication.

Mr. Holschbach noted he will be coordinating an evening session for landowners on the dynamics of Lake Michigan bluff erosion.

Mr. Holschbach mentioned Tom Meaux is assigning a core group of county staff, of which he will be a member, to address the Smart Growth legislation.

Mr. Holschbach passed out information on a Buffer Initiative Workshop to be held March 1, 2000, sponsored by the Glacier Land Resource Conservation and Development.

Mr. Lynch reported that the Conservation Reserve Program sign up for Ozaukee County is slow. He anticipates about 200-300 additional acres to be enrolled in the program.

Mr. Dobberfuhl reported on the Loan Deficiency Program (LDP) for soybeans .

Ms. Leider reported that GLNAC's annual meeting is February 11, 2000 in Shawano. Mr. Holschbach and Ginny Plumeau will be presenting information on the Milkhouse Waste Treatment Monitoring Program.

Tom Meaux arrived at 8:40 a.m.

Ms. Leider reported that the Lake Michigan Conservation Board wants hearings on the Nonpoint Source Program re-design delayed. Mr. Holschbach will provided the latest information on the re-design at the next meeting.

Mr. Leider reported that the WLWCA Board will meet next on March 10, 2000.

Mr. Leider reported that the NACD conference will be held in March 15-16, 2000 in Canada. She is not certain she will attend.

Mr. Holschbach reported that the Ulao Creek Partnership met on January 20, 2000. A goal is to reforest the Ulao Swamp back to the native cedar/tamarack cover. A planting day is scheduled for April 29th with the intent of planting between 500 – 1000 tamarack. The Partnership is working on obtaining nonprofit status.

Mr. Bley left at 9:02 a.m.

Mr. Holschbach reported the DNR traced milkhouse waste being discharged into a tributary stream of Sauk Creek from the Richard Lanser farm. Mr. Lanser was ordered to correct the problem. He contacted the LCD for assistance to correct the discharge.

Mr. Holschbach updated the committee on Peter Demopolous' barnyard runoff management project. The committee requested Mr. Holschbach to fax a letter to the District Attorney, Richard Wolff, DNR Game Warden, Craig Webster, DNR Wastewater Agriculture/Soil Specialist, stating to immediately address the Peter Demopoulos Case.

Mr. Holschbach handed out information on increased funding from DATCP, as a result of completion of the Land & Water Resource Management Plan and handed out an article planned for Ozaukee Dirt. Mr. Holschbach recommended the funds be targeted to areas outside the Milwaukee River Priority Watershed where funding is presently very limited. Landowners interested in receiving funds would be requested to let the LCD know by March 15th to enable staff to review and evaluate the sites. A ranking of projects would be completed based on pollution loading and be presented to the LCC to determine which projects should be funded. The committee would like Mr. Holschbach to call DATCP to clarify who is eligible for the funding. The committee wants to check into the possibility of providing local municipalities with seed money for special projects. Mr. Holschbach indicated that the DATCP funds are intended to be utilized to implement the Land & Water Resource Management Plan. Mr. Stumpf made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl, to utilize funding in the area outside of the Milwaukee River Priority Watershed for the installation of conservation practices to improve water quality. Motion carried unanimously

Art Laubenstein arrived at 9:27 a.m.

Mr. Laubenstein, who owns a dairy farm between Waubeka and Newburg, shared his problems with the Barnyard Runoff Control System that was installed on his farm. Ms. Leider suggested sending a questionnaire to those who installed practices to find out how well the projects are functioning around the county. Ms. Leider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cronce, to develop a questionnaire and bring it back to the next month's committee meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The Committee also requested Mr. Bell put in writing what the problems and solutions are for the Laubenstein Project before a tour of the site is taken.

Mr. Kaemmerer, with the DNR stewardship program, discussed The Bluff Protection Fund and the Habitat Protection Fund would be available to acquire the Dhar parcel. Stewardship funding would have to be available to a nonprofit organization and can not exceed 50% of fair market value of the property. Mr. Kaemmerer noted the Ozaukee/Washington Land trust could potentially purchase it with 50% funding from the county and 50% funding from the Stewardship Program and then deed it over to the county. Two appraisals would have to be prepared according to the Department of Natural Resources standards.

Discussion followed on the Bluff Protection Program funding, noting that it would be beneficial to be expedient in the process of applying for funds since it is on a first come, first serve basis.

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stumpf, to have two appraisals meeting DNR guidelines be completed for the Dr. Dhar's property and approve of spending up to $5,000 on the appraisals. Motion carried. Mr. Dobberfuhl opposed. Ms. Leider would like it noted in the minutes that the funds will be taken from the soil conservationist position that has not yet been filled.

Mr. Albert made a call to the treasurer's office requesting information on the assessed value for Dr. Dhar's property. Ms. Makoutz brought copies for all attending the meeting.

Mr. Meaux discussed the development of a smart growth plan, which is required by the legislature. Mr. Meaux noted he is establishing a core group of county staff to address the Smart Growth legislation.

Mr. Meaux left at 10:48 a.m.

Mr. Holschbach requested that the soil conservationist position be re-evaluated in light of the fact that it hasn't been re-evaluated for eight years. The Committee wants to discuss it at next month's meeting after reviewing the position description.

Mr. Stumpf made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl, to take $300 out of the tree fund to pay for a tree for Gary Gundrum's Memorial site. Mr. Stumpf voted yes. Mr. Albert, Mr. Cronce, Mr. Dobberfuhl, Mr. Haupt, and Ms. Leider opposed. Motion defeated.

Mr. Dobberfuhl shared with the committee a contractor's difficulty in working with NRCS concrete specifications.

The Land Conservation Committee will meet with the Park Commission on February 15, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. The next Land Conservation Committee meeting will be on March 2, 2000 at 8:00 a.m.

The Chairman announced at 11:27 a.m. that a closed session had been proposed under the provisions of section 19.85 (1)(f) Wisconsin Statutes to evaluate employee performance. A motion was made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Cronce, to go into closed session for this purpose. Roll was taken with 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. Cronce, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl, to go out of closed session. Motion carried unanimously.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Cronce and seconded by Mr. Albert to Adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

Recorded by Debra Davis

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

Mr. Albert made a motion to approve the December 9, 1999 minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl. Motion carried unanimously.

There were no expense statements and meeting attendance reports.

Conservation staff reported on monthly activities.

Mr. Holschbach updated the committee on the Peter Demopolous Barnyard Runoff Project. He and Mr. Craig Webster met with Mr. Demopolous and outlined the necessary steps for Mr. Demopolous to remain in compliance.

Mr. Lynch introduced his supervisor, Pat Murphy, from NRCS. Mr. Bell received recognition from Mr. Murphy for his invaluable work with landowners in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

Mr. Lynch noted that the next sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is scheduled for January 18 through February 11, 2000. During that time landowners can apply to get their eligible cropland enrolled.

Mr. Schwengel gave the committee a recap of the wetland restorations in 1999. a dike was repaired and a water control structure was installed for Al Poklasny. A wetland restoration was surveyed and designed on Don and Amy Kuehn's farm in the town of Cedarburg. Boundary markers were set outlining nesting area on Wisconsin Electric Power Company property. The following wetland restorations were completed in 1999.

Mr Bley arrived at 8:15 a.m.

Ms. Leider reported that the GLNAC Executive Committee is meeting at 12:30 p.m. on January 6th in Sheboygan Falls.

Ms. Leider reported that the Southeastern Area District meeting was well attended and plans for the spring conference are being made.

Ms. Leider reported that the NACD's next meeting is in Canada. It will be discussed at the next WLWCA Board meeting next week.

Mr.Cronce arrived at 8:20 a.m.

Mr. Holschbach reported on the Milwaukee River Watershed program. He provided information on the nonpoint source grants. A summary of grant expenditures and expiration dates were provided. Mr. Holschbach emphasized that landowners in watersheds that expire at the end of the year will be contacted and encouraged to participate. Mr. Cronce suggested contacting cities and villages, also.

Mr. Holschbach mentioned that DATCP plans to provide the county with $51,858 for cost-sharing conservation practices now that the Land and Water Resource Management Plan was approved. A draft policy to allocate funds to landowners will be presented at the February meeting.

Mr. Holschbach noted that zoning certificates for the Farmland Preservation Program (FPP) do not have to be filed when claiming the 1999 FPP tax credit unless there are changes. Twenty-two FPP status reviews have been completed. Ms. Leider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cronce, to approve the following status reviews. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Holschbach provided an update on his attendance at the Park Commission Meeting on December 16th regarding the preservation of natural areas. The Park Commission value the establishment of a line of communication with the LCC in creating a greater awareness of future acquisitions of recommended natural areas. The county Park and Open Space Plan is scheduled to be revised in the summer of 2000 and may be expanded to include some of the natural areas. The Park Commission recommended a map of the natural areas be prepared and presented in the future.

Mr. Holschbach provided information on the Lions Den natural area. Discussion followed regarding the Vincent Kuttemperoor petition to the city of Port Washington to annex 548 acres of land from the town of Grafton.

Mr. Stumpf suggested the LCC meet with the Park commission to discuss the preservation of natural areas. Both committees need to work cooperatively to get a better understanding of what each committee's role is in regard to the preservation of natural areas. Mr. Albert said the Park Commission discussed the benefits of the natural areas in our county, but not the cost to obtain them. Due to the fact that not all natural areas are not suited for parks, Mr. Cronce suggested preservation of natural areas should be administered by the Land Conservation Department.

Mr. Holschbach emphasized the importance of creating a funding mechanism to enable readiness to purchase natural areas when land does become available from willing sellers. He suggested two options: establish funding through county capital improvement plan, or through a non-binding advisory referendum, ask the public if they support utilizing public funds, similar to Dane County.

Mr. Bley left at 9:00 a.m.

By the next meeting, the Committee would like to have a map identifying natural areas, DNR lands, present and future, USFWS lands present and future, county park land, lands with conservation easements, lands obtained by Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, lands targeted (high priority) by Ozaukee Washington Land Trust for future purchase, public land (parks) owned by towns, villages, cities, lands owned by conservation organizations: Riveredge Nature Center, and Ozaukee County Fish and Game.

Bill Knight arrived at 9:30 a.m. and noted his interest in a cooperative effort with our committee in looking at natural areas for their park value, including working with cities, villages, etc. Mr. Knight said that the Park & Open Space Plan is being revised and is willing to pursue revising it in conjunction with Land Conservation Committee's goal of preserving natural areas. Members of the Land Conservation Committee will attend the Park Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 2000 to further discuss the preservation of the natural areas and keep each committee abreast of each department's progress.

Mr. Holschbach stated that the Park Commission approved planting a tree and placing a stone in Waubedonia Park in memory of Gary Gundrum. Ms. Leider made a motion, seconded by Carl Dobberfuhl to purchase a granite stone 36''-40" x 30" high for $345. Motion was approved unanimously. The tree planting will be discussed at the February 15, 2000 Park Commission meeting.

Mr. Knight left the meeting at 9:50 a.m.

Mr. Holschbach noted that there is a buffer initiative workshop on Wednesday, March 1, 2000 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. sponsored by Glacier Land RC & D and Sheboygan River Basin Land and Water Partners.

Mr. Bell will be attending training to become a Certified Crop Advisor. The training will be for seven days during the week of January 10 - 18, 2000. He will take a test in February to become certified enabling him to be approve Nutrient Management Plans. Mr. Murphy indicated that this was a minimum level movement in most counties.

Mr. Cronce made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dobberfuhl to have Ms. Leider attend a Storm Water Management Seminar being provided by the Fox Wolf Basin 2000. Motion carried.

Mr. Holschbach noted that he plans to post the Soil Conservationist position at the end of January.

Next meeting date will be on February 3, 2000.

Mr. Cronce made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Leider. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

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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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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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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

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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.

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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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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.

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 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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Recorded by Gary Gundrum

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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 approve the following farmland preservation plans. Motion carried unanimously.

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 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.

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.

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