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Iron County Recycling/Land & Water Conservation Committee Meeting Thursday, May 28, 2026 4:00 pm Forestry & Hwy Board Room 1. Meeting called to order by Palmquist @ 4:00 pm. Role Call – Present: Roy Haeger, Pat Hanson, Gary Kessler, Dale Wehmas (citizen rep), Molly Russell, Lori Prenderville, and Heather Palmquist Absent: Brandon Snyder 2. Verify the meeting was properly posted. – It was. 3. Public Comment – None. 4. Election of Officers – Palmquist asked for Nominations for Chair – Motion to nominate Haeger for Chair of the LCC/Recycling Committee made by Hanson/Wehmas; MC. Motion to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Haeger for Chair of the LCC/Recycling Committee made by Kessler/Wehmas; MC. Palmquist handed meeting over to Haeger, Haeger asked for nominations for Vice Chair – Motion to nominate Hanson for Vice Chair of the LCC/Recycling Committee made by Kessler/Wehmas; MC. Motion to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Hanson for Vice Chair of the LCC/Recycling Committee made by Wehmas/Kessler; MC. 5. Minutes- Motion to approve minutes made by Hanson/Wehmas; MC. Recycling 6. Approve Bills– Motion to approve the Recycling Bills made by: Hanson/Wehmas; MC. 7. Review Gant Application & Award Letter – Accept & Place on File – Normal grant application for recycling program, same numbers for most part. – Motion to accept the grant award and place on file made by: Kessler/Hanson; MC. 8. WM Update – None. 9. Attendant Update – None. 10. Coordinator Update – Electronics collection on June 13th, flyer included in packet. Hurley Compactor was over 4 tons last pick-up, this is a vast improvement from 1-2 tons as county pays for transportation costs – better to have more tonnage. LWCD 11. LCC/LWCD Overview – Palmquist showed the LCC the WI Land+Water Website and talked about the work they do for counties. An introduction training video for LCC members on Chapter 92, roles of LCC and roles of LCD was watched. Discussion and questions answered. 12. Budget & Funding – Palmquist went through the LWCD Budget and Revenue so new members could understand the funding and budget for the Department. She explained the Ag Tech position and need to use funds already in the budget in contracted services line to support the Ag Tech position in light of new grant requiring in-kind. Discussion on what position provides for the county agriculture community was had. Motion to approve Palmquist signing MOU with Iron County and support in-kind request for Ag Tech Position by: Hanson/Kessler; MC. 13. WI Land+Water Conservation Training for LCC Members/NW Area Meeting - Palmquist explained how the area associations in the state were set up, Iron County is part of the Northwest Area Land & Water Conservation Association, who meet 2-4 times a year. Provides an opportunity for area LCD/LCC to get together, learn from each other, discuss issues faced, and if need be, go to the WI Land+Water Conservation Association for support. On June 10 th, the WI Land+Water Conservation Association will host a training for LCC members with the NW Area business meeting to follow. Palmquist encouraged LCC members to attend. Please let her know by June 2nd so she can register LCC members for the training event and coordinate carpooling. 14. Staff Reports – Conservationist – Palmquist asked if there were any questions for her report sent in the packets or on the accomplishment report. Conservation Specialist – Russell introduced herself again to the committee, she provided a little about her background. Russell updated LCC on current work with schools and lake associations. Several invasive species management activities currently happening. LTE staff has started and off to a good start. Ag Tech – Mika provided a written report that was sent out in the meeting packet. 15. Approve LWCD Bills – Bills reviewed/Signed off by LCC. 16. Next meeting date – TBD. 17. Adjourn- Haeger adjourned the meeting at 5:07 pm.