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Calendar Date:
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Special Meetings:
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5:30 p.m., Communications Infrastructure Committee:
Gallery of County Board Room 326A to consider:- Resolution -2010 Authorization to Contract With Valmont Structures to Purchase a 150 Guy Tower to Replace the Existing Tower on the Courthouse Roof.
- Resolution -2010 Authorization to Contract With Joe Daniels Construction to Replace the Emergency Communications Tower on the Courthouse Roof.
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5:50 p.m., Finance Committee:
Gallery of County Board Room 326A to consider:- Approval of County vouchers.
Regular Meeting:
- Call to order, and certify compliance with Open Meeting Law.
- Roll call.
- Invocation and pledge of allegiance.
- Adoption of agenda.
- Approval of minutes of previous meeting of July 20, 2010.
- Scheduled appearances.
- Public comment.
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Communications:
- pg 5, Notice from Wisconsin Historical Society of entry in the National Register and/or State Register of Historic Places: Point of Rocks located on US Highway 12 in the Township of Baraboo.
- pg 6, Notice from Wisconsin Historical Society of entry in the National Register and/or State Register of Historic Places: State Bank of Spring Green located at 134 West Jefferson Street, Village of Spring Green.
- pg 7, Dane County Planning and Development Department Notice of Public Hearing on September 28,2010: Amending the Dane county Comprehensive Plan by Adopting the Town of Middleton Comprehensive Plan.
- Bills & referrals.
- Claims.
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Appointments:
- None.
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Unfinished Business.
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FINANCE, PERSONNEL and PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS:
- pg 8 - 10, Resolution 80-2010 Creating A Land Records Council and Reassigning The Position of County Cartographer/Land Information Officer.
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FINANCE, PERSONNEL and PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS:
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Reports - informational, no action required:
- Rezoning petitions filed with the office of the Sauk County Clerk as a requirement of Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e): None.
- Kerry Beghin, CPA, Controller: 2nd Quarter Financial Report – pages 11 – 12e
- Bill Orth, Sauk County Human Services Director: Southwest Family Care Alliance Annual Report.
- Jennifer Erickson, Sauk County UW Extension Community Development Educator: demographics data presentation based on the new American Community Survey data for Sauk County
- Supervisor Fordham, Vice-Chair, Executive & Legislative Committee.
- Marty Krueger, County Board Chair
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Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator
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Consent Agenda:
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LAND CONSERVATION:
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pg 13, Resolution 86-2010 Commending John Vosberg for 18 Years of Dedicated
Service to the People of Sauk County.
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pg 13, Resolution 86-2010 Commending John Vosberg for 18 Years of Dedicated
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LAND CONSERVATION:
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Resolutions & Ordinances:
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COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE:
- pg 14-15, Resolution 87-2010 Authorization to Contract With Valmont Structures to Purchase a 150 GUY Tower to Replace the Existing Tower on the Courthouse Roof.
- pg 16-17, Resolution 88-2010 Authorization to Contract With Joe Daniels Construction to Replace the Emergency Communications Tower on the Courthouse Roof.
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EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE:
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pg 18, Resolution 89-2010 Authorizing the County to Partner with CGI
Communications, Inc.
- pg 19-20, Resolution 90-2010 Authorizing Submission of the Application.
- pg 21-22, Resolution 91-2010 Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan.
- pg 23-24, Resolution 92-2010 Community Development Block Grant – Housing Program Enforcing Applicable Non-Violent and Civil Rights Demonstration laws.
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pg 18, Resolution 89-2010 Authorizing the County to Partner with CGI
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EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE and FINANCE:
- pg 25, Resolution 93-2010 Amending the Budget to Accept and Disburse
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CDBG-EAP
- Supplemental Award.
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HIGHWAY & PARKS:
- pg 26-27, Resolution 94-2010 Placing Advisory Referendum Question On November Ballot.
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PROPERTY & INSURANCE:
- pg 28, Resolution 95-2010 Authorizing Issuance of Quit Claim Deed to Certain Lands in the Town of La Valle to Harlan R. & Rosemary A. Proehl.
- pg 29-31, Ordinance 96-2010 Authorizing Issuance of Quit Claim Deed to Certain Lands in The Town of Prairie du Sac to Parvus Terra Investment Solutions, LLC and Disposing of any Personal Property Abandoned Thereon to the Purchaser.
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COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE:
- Adjournment to a date certain.
Respectfully: Martin F. Krueger County Board Chair
County Board members, County staff, and members of the public:
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For official records purposes, provide the County Clerk a copy of
- informational handouts distributed to board members
- original letters and communications presented to the board
County Board members:
- Stop by the Office of the County Clerk prior to each Board meeting to sign original resolutions and ordinances.
Agenda mail date via United States Postal Service: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Agenda preparation: Marty Krueger, County Board Chair, with the assistance of Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, and Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk
Unapproved

- Call to order: 6:00 p.m.
- Compliance with Open Meeting Law.
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Roll call:
- PRESENT: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl (at 6:18 p.m.), Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese.
- ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin.
- Invocation and pledge of allegiance.
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Approve agenda:
- Chair Krueger stated item #4 under Reports, Jennifer Erickson, Sauk County UW Extension Community Development Educator: demographics data presentation based on the new American Community Survey data for Sauk County, will be on the September 21, 2010 Sauk County Board agenda. MOVED (Stevens/Carlson), to approve agenda, with change. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve minutes of previous session of July 20, 2010: MOVED (Gaalswyk/Stehling). Motion carried unanimously.
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Scheduled Appearances:
- None.
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Public Comment:
- Paul Endres, North Freedom, regarding 10th Annual Alzheimer’s Walk, 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Ochsner Park, City of Baraboo.
- Sharon Terry, Baraboo, regarding 2011 Sauk County Budget.
- Terry Turnquist, Township of Greenfield Chair, in support of resolution 93-2010 relating to Clark Creek flood recovery.
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Communications:
- Notice from Wisconsin Historical Society of entry in the National Register and/or State Register of Historic Places: Point of Rocks located on US Highway 12 in the Township of Baraboo.
- Notice from Wisconsin Historical Society of entry in the National Register and/or State Register of Historic Places: State Bank of Spring Green located at 134 West Jefferson Street, Village of Spring Green.
- Dane County Planning and Development Department Notice of Public Hearing on September 28, 2010: Amending the Dane county Comprehensive Plan by Adopting the Town of Middleton Comprehensive Plan.
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Bills & Referrals:
- None.
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Claims:
- None.
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Appointments:
- None.
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Unfinished Business.
- 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 (Gaalswyk/Wenzel). (6:18 p.m., Supervisor Kriegl arrived.) Supervisors Gaalswyk and Wenzel with overview. VOTE: AYE: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.
- FINANCE, PERSONNEL and PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS:
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Reports - informational, no action required:
- Rezoning petitions filed with the office of the Sauk County Clerk as a requirement of Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e): None.
- Kerry Beghin, CPA, Controller: 2nd Quarter Financial Report (on file).
Bill Orth, Sauk County Human Services Director: Southwest Family Care Alliance Annual Report (on file). - Jennifer Erickson, Sauk County UW Extension Community Development Educator: demographics data presentation based on the new American Community Survey data for Sauk County: Moved to September 21, 2010 Sauk County Board agenda.
- Supervisor Fordham, Vice-Chair, Executive & Legislative Committee August 2, 2010 meeting.
- Marty Krueger, County Board Chair:
- Honorary Chair for the 10th Annual Alzheimer’s Walk, 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Ochsner Park, City of Baraboo – encouraged support.
- Fall County Board picnic
- National Pork Producers presentation at September 21, 2010 County Board meeting
- Baraboo News article in relation to vote on closure of Pod A at the Sauk County Jail
- Clark Creek Grant, and other flood recovery areas in Sauk County
- Rails to Trails Stakeholder meeting on August 25, 2010
- Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator
- Equalized Valuation
- Administrative review of 2011 Sauk County budget
- Economic impact
- CDBG program – Clark Creek and rural housing
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Consent Agenda:
- LAND CONSERVATION:
- Resolution 86-2010 Commending John Vosberg for 18 Years of Dedicated Service to the People of Sauk County. MOVED (Murray/Nobs). Supervisor Murray with overview. VOTE: AYE: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.
- LAND CONSERVATION:
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Resolutions & Ordinances:
- COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE:
- Resolution 87-2010 Authorization to Contract With Valmont Structures to Purchase a 150 GUY Tower to Replace the Existing Tower on the Courthouse Roof. MOVED (Sinklair/Bychinski). Supervisor Sinklair with overview. Supervisor Bychinski regarding bids received. Discussion clarifying the new tower is replacing a tower from the 1960’s, and will have more space for leasing. VOTE: AYE: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.
- Resolution 88-2010 Authorization to Contract With Joe Daniels Construction to Replace the Emergency Communications Tower on the Courthouse Roof. MOVED (Bychinski/Hartje). Supervisor Bychinski with overview. Discussion clarifying project is within the budget. Tim Stieve, Emergency Management, Buildings & Safety Administrator, regarding bid specifications, project process and timelines. VOTE: AYE: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.
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EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE:
- Resolution 89-2010 Authorizing the County to Partner with CGI Communications, Inc. MOVED (Alexander/Fordham). Supervisors Alexander and Fordham with overview. Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, with presentation of sample video, and overview of contract with CGI. Discussion regarding video highlighting areas in Sauk County; contract inclusions; and future options Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, stated she would ask CGI about options for changes during the contract period. MOTION (Bychinski/Meister) for the previous question (to end discussion) VOTE on motion for the previous question: AYE: (24) Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (3) Kriegl, Alexander and Sinklair. ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz and Tollaksen and Zowin. Motion for the previous question carried. VOTE on resolution: AYE: (25) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (2) Hartje and Haugen. ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin. Resolution carried.
- Resolution 90-2010 Authorizing Submission of the Application. MOVED (Fordham/Bach). Supervisor Fordham with overview. Discussion clarifying Rehabilitation and Homebuyer Assistance Projects allows projects in rural areas; and does not compete with private industry. VOTE: AYE: (26) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (1) Haugen. ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin. Motion carried.
- Resolution 91-2010 Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan. MOVED (Fordham/Bach). Supervisor Fordham with overview, and notation that the resolution is in the format required by the State. VOTE: AYE: (26) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (1) Haugen. ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin. Motion carried.
- Resolution 92-2010 Community Development Block Grant – Housing Program Enforcing Applicable Non-Violent and Civil Rights Demonstration laws. MOVED (Alexander/Bach). Supervisor Alexander with overview. Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, with opinion that resolution is part of the Community Development Block Grant process, and compliant with applicable Federal legislation. VOTE: AYE: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.
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EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE and FINANCE:
- Resolution 93-2010 Amending the Budget to Accept and Disburse CDBG-EAP Supplemental Award. MOVED (Wenzel/Stevens). Supervisor Wenzel with overview. Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, regarding CDBG-EAP Supplemental Award process. VOTE: AYE: (26) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (1) Haugen. ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin. Motion carried.
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HIGHWAY & PARKS:
- Resolution 94-2010 Placing Advisory Referendum Question On November Ballot. MOVED (Hartje/Meister). Supervisor Hartje with overview. Steve Muchow, Sauk County Highway Commissioner, regarding funding for highway maintenance. Discussion regarding State legislation, State gas tax, creating an advisory resolution vs. referendum, cost of referendum, highway maintenance, support and opposition to advisory referendum. AYE: (10) Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Lombard, Haugen, Nobs, Stevens, Carlson, Wiese and Netzinger. VOTE: NAY: (17) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Murray, Sinklair, Stehlin, Stoeckmann and Wenzel. ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin. Resolution failed.
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PROPERTY & INSURANCE:
- Resolution 95-2010 Authorizing Issuance of Quit Claim Deed to Certain Lands in the Town of La Valle to Harlan R. & Rosemary A. Proehl. MOVED (Hartje/Dippel) Supervisor Hartje with overview. VOTE: AYE: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.
- Ordinance 96-2010 Authorizing Issuance of Quit Claim Deed to Certain Lands in The Town of Prairie du Sac to Parvus Terra Investment Solutions, LLC and Disposing of any Personal Property Abandoned Thereon to the Purchaser. MOVED (Hartje/Sinklair). Supervisor Hartje with overview. VOTE: AYE: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Johnson, Kriegl, Krueger, Lane, Lehman, Lombard, Meister, Murray, Netzinger, Nobs, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Wenzel and Wiese. NAY: (0). ABSENT/EXCUSED: (4) Borleske, Posewitz, Tollaksen and Zowin. Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to §59.02(2), of the Wisconsin State Statutes, August 17, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.
- COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE:
- Adjournment:
- 8:42 p.m. MOVED (Lane/Wiese) to adjourn until Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully: Patricia A. Van Oosten Lead Deputy Sauk County Clerk
Minutes approved: September 21, 2010
State Of Wisconsin) County of Sauk) I certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the August 17, 2010 Proceedings of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors. /s/ Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk