Board of Supervisors

BoS Minutes - 20 July 2010 (270 KB)

• Call to order: 6:00 p.m.
• Compliance with Open Meeting Law.
• Roll call:
  • PRESENT: (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese.
  • ABSENT: (1) Zowin (excused).
    Invocation and pledge of allegiance. Moment of silence in memory of Dean O’Brien, who served as a Sauk County Board Supervisor from September, 1999 - April, 2002.
• Approve agenda:
  • Chair Krueger with changes to agenda: 1.) “2009” in fourth paragraph corrected to “2010”; and 2.) Each Supervisor will be allowed five (5) minutes in round one (1) for discussion of Resolution 84-2010. MOVED (Tollaksen/Posewitz) to approve agenda, with noted changes. Motion carried unanimously.
  • MOTION (Kriegl/Haugen), to move Resolution 84-2010 to first item under Resolutions and Ordinances. VOTE: AYE: (13) Ashford, Borleske, Gaalswyk, Haugen, Kriegl, Lehman, Lombard, Murray, Sinklair, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (17) Alexander, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Halfen, Hartje, Krueger, Lane, Meister, Johnson, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Stehling and Stevens. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. MOTION failed.
• Approve minutes of previous session of June 15, 2010:
  • MOVED (Gaalswyk/Halfen). Motion carried unanimously.
• Scheduled appearances:
  1. 1) Karna Hanna, Executive Director, Sauk County Development Corporation: Annual Report (handout). Karna Hanna thanked the Board of Supervisors for their support and contributions during her tenure, (see Communications – notice of retirement). On behalf of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, Chair Krueger thanked Karna Hanna for her 16 years with the Sauk County Development Corporation. A standing ovation was given to Karna Hanna.
  2. 2) Presentation by Jeff Carew, Vice-President, PMA Financial Network.

  MOVED (Wenzel/Netzinger), to move appearance to before Resolution 79-2010. VOTE: AYE: (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. MOTION carried unanimously.

• Public Comment:
  • David Cole; Sharon Terry, Tim Reppen and Deb Horkheimer, all of Baraboo, regarding APod at the Sauk County Jail.
• Communications:
  • Letter from Karna Hanna, Sauk County Development Corporation Executive Director, giving notice of her retirement effective September 30, 2010. (on file)
• Bills & Referrals:
  • None.
• Claims:
  • None.
• Appointments:
  • SAUK COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 8 to fill the unexpired 2 year term of Charles L. Montgomery (resigned effective June 16, 2010). 2 year term to expire April 16, 2012, (Chair Krueger letter on file):
    • George F. Johnson, 840 N Grove Street, Reedsburg WI 53959-1114 (608) 524-3011

    Per Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors RULE IV. ORGANIZATION.
    D. If a vacancy occurs on the Board, the Chair is authorized to appoint a qualified elector of the supervisory district wherein the vacancy occurs to fill the unexpired term. Such appointment shall be subject to approval of the Board at the next regular Board meeting following appointment by the Chair. A supervisor filling a vacancy shall automatically be assigned to the same committees as his or her predecessor in office with the exception of a member of the Executive & Legislative Committee which shall be elected by the Board.

  • Standing Committees:
    • Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
    • Law Enforcement & Judiciary
    • Property & Insurance
  • Special Committees, Boards, & Commissions:
    • Sauk County Housing Authority
    • PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD re-appointment:
      • Mary Brown, 3 year term expires 04/16/2013
    • LONG TERM SUPPORT PLANNING COMMITTEE re-appointments:
      • Carrie Pieper, Hospital Representative, 3 year term expires 05/01/2013
      • Charlotte Taylor, Nursing Home Representative, 3 year term expires 05/01/2013
      • Betty Irwin, Elderly Representative, 3 year term expires 05/01/13
      • Theron Hill, Physically Disabled Representative, 2 year term expires 04/17/2012
      • Alice Moyer, Developmentally Disabled Rep., 2 year term expires 04/17/2012
      • Bert Vaillancourt, Serious Mentally Ill Rep, 3 year term expires 05/01/2013
  • Remaining Vacant - Chair Krueger solicited Supervisor input to fill vacancies:
    • Family Support, 3 year term
    • Alzheimer’s Disease Representative, 3 year term
    • Chemical Dependence Representative, 3 year term

  MOVED (Carlson/Wenzel), to approve appointments. VOTE: AYE: (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSTAIN: (1) Johnson. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.

• Unfinished Business.
  • PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD and EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE:
    • Resolution 65-2010 Approving An Intergovernmental Agreement To Form The South Central Wisconsin Public Health Preparedness Consortium. MOVED (Stoeckmann/Alexander). Cindy Bodendein, Public Health Director/Health Officer, regarding funding of unemployment. Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, stated legal concerns regarding costs of unemployment are resolved as the County can self insure, and then submit reimbursement from the grant funding. Discussion regarding grant inclusions; strategic planning; and fiscal note in relation to expenses of employment. MOTION: (Stevens/Stehling), TO AMEND fiscal note by striking most of and Some expenses of employment, such as possible unemployment, may still become the County’s responsibility. VOTE on motion to amend fiscal note: VOTE: AYE: (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion to amend fiscal note carried unanimously. VOTE ON ORIGINAL RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED: AYE: (26) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Krueger, Lane, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (4) Kriegl, Lehman, Tollaksen and Sinklair. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Original resolution, as amended, carried.
• Reports - informational, no action required:
  1. Rezoning petitions filed with the office of the Sauk County Clerk as a requirement of Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e): Petition 6-2010 Subdivision Plat: Lake View Estates Condominiums, Township of Merrimac. Filed by SWS, LLC, property owner; Jeff Schluter, applicant.
  2. Supervisor Fordham, Vice-Chair, Executive & Legislative Committee: update, and request for Supervisor input on possible workshop/conference non-attendance policy.
  3. Marty Krueger, County Board Chair:
     1. Appointment of George F. Johnson to fill unexpired term of Supervisor Charles Montgomery
     2. Badger Army Ammunition Plant (BAAP) land transfer to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), noting Supervisor Wenzel’s long time effort with the Badger Army Ammunition Plant (BAAP) land transfers
     3. Status of TMS Study of the Human Services Department.
  4. Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator:
     1. County Budget preparations
     2. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
     3. County Sales Tax
• Consent Agenda:
  • None.
• Resolutions & Ordinances.
  • COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE:
    • Resolution 75-2010 Authorization To Contract With Lightwave Networks, LLC De Pere, Wisconsin For Design Engineering, CAD And Project Management For Installation Of A Fiber Optic Spurs As Part Of The Economic Development Administration Grant. MOVED (Sinklair/Bychinski). Supervisors Sinklair and Bychinski with overview, noting project will provide great opportunities for Sauk County. Tim Stieve, Emergency Management, Buildings & Safety Administrator, clarifying Lightwave Networks, LLC was selected through a bid process since 2004. VOTE: AYE: (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.
  • EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE:
    • Resolution 76-2010 Authorizing The Purchase Of A Digital Copier For The UW Extension Office. MOVED (Fordham/Bach). Supervisor Fordham with overview. Supervisor Wenzel regarding network printing and e-mail capabilities. Steve Pate, Management Information Systems (MIS) Coordinator, with confirmation that the copier does have these features; and that the Management Information Systems (MIS) Department is now responsible for the purchase and maintenance of copiers for County offices. Discussion regarding maintenance and renting/leasing vs. purchasing of copy machines. Steve Pate, Management Information Systems (MIS) Coordinator stated the Sauk County Financial Policy does not allow renting copy machines. Supervisor Murray request an analysis from the MIS Department of total cost for lease vs. buy in relation to copy machines. VOTE: AYE: (29) Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (1) Alexander. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried.
    • Resolution 77-2010 Authorizing Reimbursement For Attendance At The WCA Conference In Milwaukee. MOVED (Wenzel/Bach). Supervisors Wenzel and Bach with overview. Discussion regarding conference site and future sites. Chair Krueger announced Supervisors interested in attending need to contact the County Clerk immediately. Chair Krueger stated there are currently 5 members signed up for the WCA Conference, if more than twelve (12) sign up a drawing will be held. Supervisor Sinklair requested that Board members attending the WCA Conference look into the meaning of the illustration located on page 46 of the July 2010 issue of the Wisconsin Counties magazine. VOTE: AYE: (26) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Netzinger, Posewitz, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (4) Murray, Tollaksen, Nobs and Sinklair. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried.
    • Resolution 78-2010 Cooperation Agreement For Community Development Block Grant – Program. MOVED (Alexander/Wenzel). Supervisors Alexander with overview. Supervisor Wenzel noting Grant Program will allow basic and necessary repairs to home. Supervisor Alexander confirmed for Supervisor Lehman that grant is targeted to smaller villages and rural areas of Sauk County. VOTE: AYE: (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.
  • FINANCE:
    • Resolution 79-2010 Authorizing Entry Into An Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Relating To The “Wisconsin Investment Series Cooperative” And Authorizing Participation In The Investment Programs Of The Fund. MOVED (Fordham/Bychinski). Presentation by Jeff Carew, Vice-President, PMA Financial Network Inc., (Scheduled appearance item), regarding PMA Financial Network background; and Wisconsin Investment Series Cooperative (WISC), investment opportunities (handout). Discussion regarding investments, trading, costs, points, interest rates, FDIC insurable amounts. Supervisors Fordham and Bychinski regarding alternatives for investments. Further discussion regarding cash flow analysis services and variation in revenue. Liz Geoghegan, Sauk County Treasurer, with overview of cash flow. Round two (2) discussion regarding Wisconsin Investment Series Cooperative (WISC) fund, reserve fund, and investment ladder. Round three (3) discussion regarding analysis, yield curve, and no additional risk or cost to Sauk County. MOTION (Bychinski/Tollaksen), for the previous question (to end discussion). VOTE on motion for the previous question: AYE: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Krueger, Lane, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (3) Kriegl, Lehman and Sinklair. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. VOTE on resolution: AYE: (23) Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Posewitz, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen and Wenzel. NAY: (7) Lehman, Johnson, Nobs, Stevens, Wiese, Alexander and Sinklair. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried.
  • FINANCE, PERSONNEL and PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS:
    • Resolution 80-2010 Creating A Land Records Council And Reassigning The Position Of County Cartographer/Land Information Officer. MOVED (Tollaksen/Netzinger). Chair Krueger regarding Land Records Council members term specifications not addressed within the resolution, and recommended referring the resolution back to Finance, Personnel and Planning, Zoning and Land Records committees, and bringing back to the full County Board on August 17, 2010. MOTION (Tollaksen/Netzinger), to refer resolution back Finance, Personnel and Planning, Zoning and Land Records committees to clarify Land Records Council terms, and bring back to the full County Board on August 17, 2010. VOTE ON MOTION TO REFER BACK TO COMMITTEES: AYE: (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.
  • HIGHWAY & PARKS:
    • Resolution 81-2010 Authorizing Participation In The County Fish And Game Program. MOVED (Hartje/Stevens). Supervisors Hartje and Stevens with overview. VOTE: AYE: (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.
  • LAND CONSERVATION:
    • Resolution 82-2010 Authorizing Reimbursement For Attendance At The Southern Area Association Of Land Conservation Committees Meeting And Tour. MOVED (Wiese/Murray). Supervisor Wiese with overview. VOTE: AYE: (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.
  • LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY:
    • Resolution 83-2010 To Purchase 2010 Prisoner Transport Van. MOVED (Stevens/Sinklair). Supervisors Stevens and Sinklair with overview of bids and trade-in of replacement vehicle. MOVED (Kriegl), to postpone resolution. No second. Jail Captain Mike Hafemann regarding use of prisoner transport van. VOTE: AYE: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Johnson, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (3) Kriegl, Stoeckmann and Haugen . ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried.
  • LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY & FINANCE:
    • Resolution 84-2010 Recommending The Orderly Closure Of Jail Unit A. MOVED (Bychinski/Sinklair). Discussion regarding closing of Jail Unit A immediately vs. at the end of the year. Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, regarding the Department of Corrections (DOC) contract requirements of a sixty (60) day notice of cancellation; and the Marshall Service a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation. Further discussion regarding re-negotiating with the DOC the number of inmates; support of, and opposition to closing Jail Unit A;. costs and analysis. Supervisor Fordham commended the Sheriff’s Department for their work in providing information requested relating to Jail operations. Chair Krueger regarding establishing operating costs and margin of profit. Round (2) discussion regarding need for extra open beds in the Sauk County Jail; project positions; and labor agreements. Supervisor Carlson requested Supervisor Bach provide figures he came up with relating to Jail Unit A. MOTION (Lehman/Tollaksen), for the previous question (to end discussion). VOTE ON MOTION FOR THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: AYE: (25) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Lane, Lehman, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (5) Kriegl, Lombard, Carlson, Sinklair and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion for the previous question carried. VOTE ON RESOLUTION: AYE: (26) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Kriegl, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (4) Johnson, Stevens, Carlson and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Resolution carried.
  • PROPERTY & INSURANCE:
    • Resolution 85-2010 Authorizing Issuance Of Quit Claim Deed To Certain Lands In The Town Of Woodland To Plaza 24/7 Fitness Inc. MOVED (Hartje/Sinklair). Supervisor Hartje with overview. VOTE: AYE: (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.
• Adjournment: 10:25 p.m. MOVED (Dippel/Borleske) to adjourn until Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully: Patricia A. Van Oosten, Lead Deputy Sauk County Clerk

Minutes approved: August 17, 2010

State Of Wisconsin County of Sauk) I certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the July 20, 2010 Proceedings of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors. /s/ Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk