Burnett County Ag/Extension Committee Meeting
Monday, September 19, 2005
Minutes

I. The meeting was called to order by Maury Miller at 9:35 am in Room 165 of the Burnett County Government Center on Monday, September 19, 2005.

Notice was posted according to open meeting law requirements.

Present: Maury Miller, Charles Peterson, Gene Olson, Mary Falk, Douglas Stubbe, Mike Kornmann, Marleen Seul (recorder).

II. Motion to approve the August 15, 2005 minutes made by Charles Peterson; seconded by Gene Olson. Motion carried.

III. General Business:

Bills were approved for payment and sticker labels signed by committee members.

A. Department Head Report

1. Expenses and Budget 2005 Update

i. CPAG account to non-lapsing
The Committee was asked to approve changing the CPAG account to a non- lapsing account so funds can be rolled over from one year to the next.

Motion made by Maury Miller to make the CPAG account a non-lapsing account; seconded by Gene Olson. Roll call vote: Falk, yes; Olson, yes; Peterson, yes; Miller, yes. Motion carried.

ii. New Mileage Rate
It was noted that the new mileage has been set at $.485 effective September 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005.

2. UWEX 133 Contracts (Burnett)
The 133 Contracts have been signed and sent in.

3. Additional Comments/Discussion
It was noted that Ione Johnson has been terminated. Any further discussion will be in closed session.

It was also noted that next month's meeting will be in the County Board Room.

B. Agent Reports:

1. Community Resource Development - Michael Kornmann
Kornmann's report to the Committee included updates on BCDA and Economic Development, Leadership Program, Lakes Study, Burnett County Strategic Planning.

2. Family Living - Marilyn Kooiker
Doug Stubbe reported Marilyn Kooiker's portfolio passed the SRP with flying colors and the United for Students program had an attendance of 25 people.

WNEP - Julie Yezek
A written report was submitted on behalf of Yezek which highlighted activity with WIC and Farmers Market.

3. 4-H Youth Development - Doug Stubbe
Stubbe's 4-H report to the Committee included working with the three area schools (Siren, Grantsburg, Webster) for Superior Days (October 11, first meeting); 4-H record books due in September; annual ES237 report due to the State; preparation for Achievement Night, Annual Meeting and Banquet.

Motion to go into closed session made by Charles Peterson; seconded by Gene Olson.

Roll call vote: Miller. Yes; Olson, yes; Peterson, yes; Falk, yes. Motion carried.

Closed session to discuss personnel issues.

Motion to return to open session made by Charles Peterson; seconded by Mary Falk. Roll call vote: Falk, yes; Miller, yes; Olson, yes; Peterson, yes.

No action was taken as a result of closed session.

IV. Set Next Meeting Date
Next meeting date set for Monday, October 17, 2005 in Room 160 of the Burnett County Government Center.

V. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 am by Maury Miller.