MINUTES

GOVERNMENTAL BODY:          WAUPACA COUNTY AGRICULTURE AND

EXTENSION EDUCATION COMMITTEE

DATE AND TIME:                          Monday, October 28, 2013 – 8:30am

PLACE:                                             Room 1037, Waupaca County Courthouse

                                                            811 Harding Street, Waupaca, WI

OPEN SESSION:  This meeting and all other meetings are open to the public.  Proper notice has been posted and given to the press, in accordance with Wisconsin statutes so that the citizens may be aware of the time, place, and agenda of this meeting.

1. Call meeting to order and Open Meeting Statement – Peterson

Supervisor Peters called the meeting to order at 8:34

2. Roll call – Peterson

Present were: Supervisors Peterson, Kietzmann, Handrich, Loughrin.

Absent: Neumann (excused)

Also present: Christi Beilfuss, Greg Blonde, Mike Koles, Penny Tank (arrived at 8:38), Amanda Meyers (Farm 2 School)

Absent: Connie Abert (excused)

3. Review previous meeting minutes  – Peterson

Motion: Handrich; Second: Kietzmann; Approved unanimously.

4. Review and accept Agenda  

Motion: Loughrin; Second: Handrich: Approved unanimously.

5. Public Input   

None

6. Educator Reports

· Introduction of Christi Beilfuss

Christi introduced herself and gave an update on what she’s been working on.

· Current Program and Outcomes – all educators

Penny reported that awards night is coming up and invited the committee.  Greg invited the supervisors to today’s pasture walk and provided an update on the Rural Health Initiative. Mike reported on Economic Development teaching that he has been doing and also invited supervisors to Quantum Dairy during November’s LWC session.

· Educator Reports

Amanda Meyer presented on the Farm 2 School programs and her progress developing collaborations with schools.

· Department Head Report - Koles

Mike reported on Connie’s efforts to develop strategy plans for school districts.

7. New Business

· Copier-Printer Lightning Strike Replacement

Mike reported on the status of the copier/printer.  It was hit by lightning and needs to be replaced with a new one.

8. Correspondence

None

9. Next meeting

· Monthly Meeting . . . . Monday, November 18, 2013

10. Adjourn

Motion: Handrich; Second Kietzmann; Approved unanimously.

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