MEMBERS PRESENT: Doug Dewing, Charlie Peterson, Jim, Engelhart, Duane Johnson

OTHERS PRESENT: Dave Ferris, Paul Cook, Cindy Blonk, Ann Lane, Fran Coshow, Cheryl Bursik,
Chet Newman (BC Sentinel)

CALL TO ORDER: 9:40a.m. by Doug Dewing

MINUTES APPROVAL: Motion to approve minutes made by Jim Engelhart/2nd Charlie Peterson. Motion carried.

FINANCE REPORT APPROVAL: Motion to approve finance report as presented made by Charlie /2nd Duane Johnson. Motion carried.

AGENDA:

NRCS - Fran Coshow

*Reviewed 1 conservation plan for Richard Lawrence - status review.
Motion made by Duane Johnson/2nd Jim Engelhart to approve plan as presented. Motion carried.
*Recap of EQIP program - hope to have 2 sign ups - 1 in spring; 1 in summer.

WILDLIFE DAMAGE - Cindy Blonk

*Regarding the 3 damage claims recommended for denial - no participants appealing the decision.
*15 shooting permits (133 tags) issued for 2004 program participants
*Misprint in paper stated 16 deer donated via 2003 deer donation program. Actual count was 84. Cindy
contacted local paper to request a correction.

BIG WOOD LAKE - Paul Cook

*Field work pending snow melt.
*1 property owner interested in a possible conservation easement. (along the Wood River).
*1 possible well abandonment in near future.

EROSION CONTROL 151 WORKSHOP - Dave Ferris/Paul Cook

*Approximately 25 in attendance
*Paul writing guide for Zoning to distribute to land use permit applicants for new construction.

LWRMP REVIEW - Dave Ferris

*Summary and work plan reviewed. Motion by Charlie Peterson/2nd Jim Engelhart to approve and forward to
the full county board for their approval. Motion carried.

FPP CONSERVATION STANDARDS - Cheryl Bursik

*Standards were reviewed with proposed changes to reflect the parameters of Burnett County. Motion by
Duane Johnson/2nd Charlie Peterson to approve the standards as amended and forward to the Land & Water
Board. Motion carried.

POLK COUNTY LABOR AGREEMENT - Dave Ferris

*Review of the annual agreement with Polk County for contracted support staff. Motion by Charlie
Peterson/2nd Duane Johnson to approve the labor agreement with Polk County as presented. Motion carried.

LAKE PROTECTON GRANT APPLICATION - Cheryl Bursik

*Application due 5/1/04. Cheryl working on "beefing it up" so as to secure continuing funds for the Shoreline
Incentive Program.
*Motion by Duane Johnson/2nd Jim Engelhart to allow LWCD Department/Cheryl Bursik to go forward with
grant application and seek additional funds. Motion carried.

SUMMER LTE WAGE INCREASE - Dave Ferris

*Dave recommends as increase for the summer LTE based on experience and time with the LWCD.
*Motion made by Charlie Peterson/2nd Duane Johnson to approve a 3% increase for the summer LTE for 2004. Motion carried.

MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISUCSS EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE & COMPENSATION PURSUANT TO WISCONSIN STATUTE A9.85(1)(C) - Jim Engelhart/2nd Charlie Peterson.

*Voice vote: Doug Dewing: yes; Charlie Peterson: yes; Jim Engelhart: yes; Duane Johnson: yes.
*Motion carried.

MOTION TO RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - Duane Johnson/2nd Charlie Peterson.

*Voice vote: Doug Dewing: yes; Charlie Peterson: yes; Jim Engelhart: yes; Duane Johnson: yes.
*Motion carried.

ANY ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS

*None

OTHER BUSINESS

*FPP Tax relief handout
*DATCP grant application - signed by Doug Dewing
*Thursday note handout.
*School for Beginning Dairy Farmers handout

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, April 8, 2004

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Charlie Peterson/2nd Duane Johnson. Motion carried.