WAUPACA COUNTY

LAND & WATER CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

MEETING AGENDA

                                                                                                                        September 2, 2014

                                                                                                                        Courthouse, Waupaca

Chair Federwitz called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m.

Present:            Pat Craig, Bob Ellis, DuWayne Federwitz, Lee Much, Dick Rohan, Walter Strebe                              and Don Peterson

Also Present:    Roger Holman, Brian Haase, Lisa Neuenfeldt, and Dave Heideman

Federwitz gave the open meeting statement.

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Much to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

Motion by Much, seconded by Rohan to approve the August 11, 2014 minutes.  Motion carried.

Federwitz opened the meeting for public comment.  There was none.

Heideman handed out and reviewed the USDA FSA August 2014 Newsletter.  Discussion occurred on the insurance programs and how they are administered.

Neuenfeldt reported they have been very busy on finalizing FY14 EQIP contracts, taking Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) renewal applications,, taking FY15 EQIP applications (the sign-up deadline is October 3^rd), writing grazing plans, checking on completing CRP activities, site-visiting and certifying conservation projects, and making payments.

Haase reported on the area-wide nutrient management meeting Stults and he attended.

Haase discussed amending the Nutrient Management Contract with Wally Sedlar to allow for training of Stefan Stults in 2014.  The contracting budget is under spent and would allow for some good hands on training for Stultz.

Motion by Ellis, seconded by Much to amend the contract for nutrient management training.  Motion carried.

Haase reported that the Farmland Preservation resolution will not be acted on until after 30 days notice and hearing scheduled for October 9^th.

Haase reviewed LWRM/TRM contracts and projects for Michael Schultz, Ken Yaeger, Scott Reetz, Kendall Zemple, Bruce Faldet(Dolls property), Steve Heimbruch and Segundo Gonzalez, et al.

Motion by Craig, seconded by Peterson to approve contracts for the Michael Schultz, Ken Yaeger and Scott Reetz agricultural waste projects.  Motion carried.

Motion by Craig, seconded by Peterson to approve contracts for the Kendall Zemple and Bruce Faldet clean water/erosion control projects.  Motion carried.

Motion by Ellis, seconded by Much to approve the contract for the Segundo Gonzalez, et al. NOI/NOD agricultural waste management project.

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Much to approve the contract for the Steve & Amy Heimbruch animal easement, animal facility abandonment and relocation project with the addition of a statement to CSA Addendum #3 that will require the Heimbruch’s to submit a certified nutrient management plan prior to receiving a cost share payment from Waupaca County.

Holman and Haase discussed adding 3.25 hours to the Clerk position.  Discussion followed with the Committee asking that the item be placed on the next agenda.

Holman reported on the Japanese Knotweed removal work being completed by the Parks Department around Round Lake and Oakwood Park. Darrin Mann is treating the whole plant in an effort to eliminate the invasive species.  Holman also reported the Management Team CIP Task force has been working on updating the 10 year plan.

Haase reported that construction on projects continues to be busy and that start dates for some projects are being held up by a lack of available contractors in 2014 due to all the growth and activity in agriculture this year.

The next meeting was set for October 13, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Much to go into Closed Session Pursuant to WI State Statutes 19.85 (1)(C)  for the purpose of consideration  of annual department head performance evaluation. 

Roll call vote with Craig, Federwitz, Ellis, Much, Rohan, Strebe and Peterson all voting yes.

CLOSED SESSION

Federwitz call the closed session to order.

The Committee completed an evaluation of Roger Holman, Environmental Resource Management Director.

Motion by Craig, seconded by Much to adjourn.  Motion carried with Craig, Federwitz, Ellis, Much, Rohan, Strebe and Peterson all voting yes.

Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Submitted by,

                                                                                    Roger G. Holman

                                                                                    Recording Secretary