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BAYFIELD COUNTY
AGRICULTURE AND EXTENSION EDUCATION COMMITTEE
September 21, 2016
EOC Room, 9:00 am
Courthouse Annex Building, Washburn, WI
Minutes
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Fred Strand, at 9:02 a.m.
Committee members present: Jim Crandall, Larry Fickbohm, Jeff Silbert, and Fred
Strand,
Committee members absent: Brian Goodwin
Others present: Matt Cogger, Jason Fischbach, Tim Kane & Theresa LaChappelle.
2. Approval of Minutes of July 20, 2016 Meeting (action item)
Motion (Crandall, Fickbohm) to approve the minutes of July 20, 2016 as
presented. Motion approved and carried.
3. Public Comment
There were not any public comments.
4. Out-of-State Overnight Travel Requests (action item)
There were no Out-of-State Overnight Travel Requests presented.
5. 2016 UW-Extension Budget Report Update
The current year-to-date UW-Extension Budget Report was included in the
Committee members’ packets. Tim reviewed and commented on the 2016 UW-
Extension Budget Performance Report, which showed the budgeted revenue and
expense amounts, year to date expenditures through September 12, 2016 and
budget balances by each individual account. A discussion on mileage and mileage
reimbursements also took place.
6. 2017 UW-Extension Budget Request (action item)
Worksheets showing the 2016 Budget, the 2017 Departmental Requested Budget
and the 2017 Administrator’s Recommended Budget and the two 2017 Capital
Equipment requests were included in the Committee member’s packets. Changes
between the Departmental Request and the Administrator’s recommendations were
highlighted in grey on the worksheet. Tim Kane reviewed the differences between
what the Department asked for and what the Administrator recommended. Jeff
Silbert requested Tim Kane to send him an email with these differences noted. The
minimal budget increase requested by the UW-Extension Department and the ability
to run programs was discussed, as well as the positive impact of prevention
programs on the community. The UW-Extension department is requesting the
following Capital Equipment items: mats for those with standing desks as well as a
dedicated car for the office.
Motion (Silbert, Fickbohm) to approve the 2017 Administrator’s
Recommended Budget and the Capital Equipment requests for the standing
mats and the new vehicle. Motion approved and carried.
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7. Update on Status of Coop Extension Reorganization
Chancellor Cathy Sandeen has announced that there will be a transition to new
leadership as Dean and Director Rick Klemme has been asked to step down. He
will stay on until November 1st. Karl Martin has been appointed as the Interim
Dean and Director. Support work groups have also been put on a temporary hold.
8. Issues and Program Ideas Discussion
a. County Fair Presence
Tim Kane noted that the Administrator wants to see a UW-Extension presence
at the Bayfield County Fair. Ideas were discussed on what an Extension
presence at the Bayfield County Fair should consist of. Further conversation
will take place on this item at a future meeting.
b. Hazelnut Field Day
Jason Fischbach noted that there were approximately 20 people in attendance
during the rainy Hazelnut Field Day. He also mentioned various components
of the hazelnut trials.
c. Industrial Hemp
Industrial hemp has not been legalized in Wisconsin, except for in a few micro-
areas.
d. Clean Sweep
Tim Kane stated that the State has cut back funding for Clean Sweep projects
this year. This allowed counties to only hold two Clean Sweep pickups this
year instead of the four per year that has been done in the past.
e. Raspberries in Armenia
In Mid-August of 2016, Matt Cogger traveled to Armenia for a USAID
assignment to provide technical assistance to raspberry growers near
Yerevan, Armenia. Matt displayed a short slide presentation of his trip and
answered questions.
9. Next Meeting Date and Time
The next meeting date has been set for November 16, 2016 at 9:00 am in the
EOC.
10. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 am.
Minutes submitted by:
Theresa LaChappelle, Office Manager
Bayfield County UW-Extension