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Special Meetings:
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Finance Committee @ 5:50 p.m., in Gallery of County Board Room 326A, to consider:
- Approval of County Vouchers
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Finance Committee @ 5:50 p.m., in Gallery of County Board Room 326A, to consider:
- Call to order regular meeting.
- Certify compliance with Open Meeting Law.
- Roll call.
- Invocation and pledge of allegiance.
- Adoption of agenda.
- Approval of minutes of previous meeting
- Scheduled appearances
- Public comment.
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Communications:
- Letter from Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation to Carl Gruber, Sauk County Risk Management/Safety, regarding dividend check to Sauk County in the amount of $14,147.00.
- Letter to Marty Krueger, Sauk County Board Chair, from Charles Gonzales, Senior Local Relations Representative for American Transmission Company (ATC), regarding upcoming maintenance work along a 25 mile 69-kilovolt transmission line located in Sauk County. (Map available for review in the office of the County Clerk.)
- Bills & referrals.
- Claims.
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Appointments:
- None
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Unfinished Business:
- None
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Reports (informational - no action required):
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Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, rezoning petitions received per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e):
- Petition #15-2010 Zoning Text Change, Sauk County Code of Ordinances Chapter 8, Shoreland Protection Ordinance. Filed by Sauk County Planning & Zoning Department.
- Supervisor Endres, Vice-Chair, Executive & Legislative Committee
- Supervisor Bychinski, Chair Finance Committee; 2011 strategic budget planning
- Supervisor Donald Stevens, Chair Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee: Annual Jail Inspection
- Timothy Stieve, Administrator, Sauk County Emergency Management, Buildings & Safety: update on Courthouse Annex clean-up
- Marty Krueger, County Board Chair
- Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator.
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Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, rezoning petitions received per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e):
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Consent Agenda:
HIGHWAY & PARKS:
Resolution 1-2010 Commending Robert Hess For More Than 18 Years Of Faithful Service To The People Of Sauk County
HUMAN SERVICES BOARD:
Resolution 2-2010 Commending Clemens S. Schmidt MD for 30 Years Of Faithful Service To The People Of Sauk County
UW EXTENSION, ARTS & CULTURE:
Resolution 3-2010 Commending Judy Lewis For 48 Years Of Faithful Service To The People Of Sauk County.
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Resolutions & Ordinances:
EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE:
Resolution 4-2010 Authorizing An Agreement With The City Of Baraboo For Technology Support Services.
FINANCE and PERSONNEL COMMITTEES:
Resolution 5-2010 Establishing The Mileage Rate For Non-Represented Personnel And Elected Officials Effective January 1, 2010
HUMAN SERVICES BOARD:
Possible Resolution 6-2010 Approving The Intergovernmental Charter Contract Authorizing Joining The Marsh Country Health Alliance Commission.
PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS:
Ordinance 7-2010 Petition 15-2009 Approving The Rezoning Of Lands In The Town Of Sumpter From An Agricultural To An Exclusive Agricultural Zoning District Filed Upon Terry And Laura Hanson, Property Owners, Relyco, Inc., Agent
PROPERTY & RESOURCE:
Resolution 8-2010 Entering Into An Offer To Purchase An FHA Amendatory Clause For The Purpose Of Selling The Property Located At S4597 County Road CH, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, To Barbara And Dennis Young.
Resolution 9-2010 Authorizing Contract With RMT To Complete A Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Plan And Amend Landfill Budget
- Adjournment to a date certain
Respectfully submitted: Marty Krueger, County Board Chair
- è County Board members, County staff, & public: Materials handed out at Sauk County Board of Supervisors meetings are required to be placed on file with the official records of the Proceedings of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors. Provide the County Clerk a copy of:
- informational handouts distributed to Board members; and original letters/communications presented to the Board.
- è County Board members: Stop in the Office of the County Clerk prior to each Board meeting to sign original resolutions/ordinances.
- è County Board members: Turn in committee vouchers for meetings attended through 12/15/09
Agenda mail date via United States Postal Service: Thursday, January 14, 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.
- Roll call:
- Present: (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Blakeslee, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger.
- ABSENT: (2) Meister and Stevens.
- Invocation and pledge of allegiance.
- Approve agenda: Moved (Tollaksen/Dippel). Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve minutes of previous session: Moved (Gaalswyk/Halfen). Motion carried unanimously.
- Scheduled Appearances:
- None.
- Public Comment:
- None.
- Communications:
- Letter from Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation to Carl Gruber, Sauk County Risk Management/Safety, regarding dividend check to Sauk County in the amount of $14,147.00
- Letter to Marty Krueger, Sauk County Board Chair, from Charles Gonzales, Senior Local Relations Representative for American Transmission Company (ATC), regarding upcoming maintenance work along a 25 mile 69-kilovolt transmission line located in Sauk County. (Map available for review in the office of the County Clerk.)
- Claims:
- Letter of intent to file a claim from Porscha Johnson concerning an automobile accident. Chair Krueger referred to the Executive & Legislative Committee.
- Appointments:
- None.
- Unfinished Business:
- None.
- Reports – informational only - no action required:
- Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, rezoning petitions received per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e): Petition #2-2010 Zoning Text Change, Sauk County Code of Ordinances Chapter 8, Shoreland Protection Ordinance. Filed by Sauk County Planning & Zoning Department.
- Supervisor Endres, Vice-Chair, Executive & Legislative Committee:
- Agreement With The City Of Baraboo For Technology Support Services.
- Proposed changes to Rules of the Board – turn in suggestions to Corporation Counsel.
- Supervisor Bychinski, Chair Finance Committee: 2011budget process (handout).
- Supervisor Montgomery, Vice-Chair Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee: Annual Committee Jail Inspection
- Timothy Stieve, Administrator, Sauk County emergency Management, Buildings & Safety: Courthouse Annex water clean-up.
- Marty Krueger, County Board Chair:
- Health Care Center donation.
- Invitation to all Board Supervisors to the joint meeting of the Economic Development and Highway & parks committees on Monday, January 25, 2010 regarding Ayres Associates final report on the structural analysis of the railroad bridge at Merrimac (handout).
- March 25, 2010 Intergovernmental meeting.
- Suggestion that committees hold evening meetings when budget issues are on their agendas.
- Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator:
- 2009 Sauk County figures in the black.
- Economic trends.
- Consent Agenda:
- HIGHWAY & PARKS: Resolution 1-2010 Commending Robert Hess For More Than 18 Years Of Faithful Service To The People Of Sauk County. Supervisor Hartje, Highway & Parks Committee Chair, presented a certificate of appreciation to Robert Hess.
- HUMAN SERVICES BOARD: Resolution 2-2010 Commending Clemens S. Schmidt M.D. For 30 Years Of Faithful Service To The People of Sauk County. (Dr. Schmidt was not able to attend this meeting.)
- UW EXTENSION, ARTS & CULTURE: Resolution 3-2010 Commending Judy Lewis For 48 Years Of Faithful Service To The People Of Sauk County. Supervisors Ashford and Wiese, UW Extension, Arts & Culture Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively, presented a certificate of appreciation to Judy Lewis. Judy Lewis addressed the Board with the history of her tenure with Sauk County.
- Moved (Ashford/Wenzel), to approve Consent Agenda resolutions. Vote: AYE: (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Blakeslee, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0) ABSENT: (2) Meister and Stevens. Motion carried unanimously.
- Resolutions & Ordinances.
- EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE:
- Resolution 4-2010 Authorizing An Agreement With The City Of Baraboo For Technology Support Services. Moved (Fordham/Wenzel). Supervisors Fordham and Wenzel with overview. Discussion in support of, and in opposition to resolution; contracting to private entities; and intergovernmental collaborations. Steve Pate, MIS Coordinator, regarding help desk use; working cooperatively with government entities; long term benefits; and clarification that the City of Baraboo will be paying for services. Vote: AYE: (26) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Blakeslee, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (3) Halfen, Lehman and Sinklair ABSENT: (2) Meister and Stevens. Motion carried.
- FINANCE and PERSONNEL COMMITTEES:
- Resolution 5-2010 Establishing The Mileage Rate For Non-Represented Personnel And Elected Officials Effective January 1, 2010. Moved (Montgomery/Netzinger). Vote: AYE: (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Blakeslee, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0) ABSENT: (2) Meister and Stevens. Motion carried unanimously.
- HUMAN SERVICES BOARD:
- Resolution 6-2010 Approving The Intergovernmental Charter Contract Authorizing Joining The Marsh Country Health Alliance Commission. Moved (Alexander/Stoeckmann). Supervisor Alexander with overview, and asked Supervisors for a unanimous vote.
- Motion (Carlson/Halfen), to refer the resolution to the Continuum of Care Committee. Supervisor Fordham this resolution is not an issue for the Continuum of Care Committee as the population served through the Marsh Country Health Alliance would not be able to be served through the continuum of care population. William Orth, Human Services Director, addressed the Board regarding taking care of patients not able to be taken care of at the Sauk County Health Care Center; costs; and noted that not action will be taken until a final charter contract is approved. Further discussion regarding agreement costs; number of patients using services; number of counties involved with proposed charter contract; and legal issues.
- Motion (Endres/Tollaksen), for the previous question, (to end discussion). Vote on motion for the previous question: AYE: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Blakeslee, Borleske, Bychinski, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (2) Carlson and Sinklair. ABSENT: (2) Meister and Stevens. Motion for the previous question carried.
- Vote on motion to refer resolution to the Continuum of Care Committee: AYE: (5) Carlson, Halfen, Haugen, Lehman and Stehling. NAY: (24) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Blakeslee, Borleske, Bychinski, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Huffaker, Kriegl, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. ABSENT: (2) Meister and Stevens. Motion to refer resolution to the Continuum of Care Committee failed.
- Vote on original resolution: AYE: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Blakeslee, Borleske, Bychinski, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (2) Carlson and Haugen ABSENT: (2) Meister and Stevens. Motion carried.
- Resolution 6-2010 Approving The Intergovernmental Charter Contract Authorizing Joining The Marsh Country Health Alliance Commission. Moved (Alexander/Stoeckmann). Supervisor Alexander with overview, and asked Supervisors for a unanimous vote.
- PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS:
- Ordinance 7-2010 Petition 15-2009 Approving The Rezoning Of Lands In The Town Of Sumpter From An Agricultural To An Exclusive Agricultural Zoning District Filed Upon Terry And Laura Hanson, Property Owners, Relyco, Inc., Agent. Moved (Lehman/Ashford). Supervisor Lehman with overview. Supervisor Sinklair noted the land is reclaimed as the property has been brought back to an agricultural state; and commended the people involved for doing a good job. Vote: AYE: (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Blakeslee, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0) ABSENT: (2) Meister and Stevens. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to §59.02(2), of the Wisconsin State Statutes, January 19, 2010.
- PROPERTY & RESOURCE:
- Resolution 8-2010 Entering Into An Offer To Purchase And An FHA Amendatory Clause For The Purpose Of Selling The Property Located At S4597 County Road CH, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, To Barbara And Dennis Young. Moved (Hartje/Posewitz). Supervisor Harjte regarding FHA requirements. Supervisor Posewitz noted the offer to purchase requires the closing take place by January 30, 2010; and a 5% down payment. Alene Kleczek, Acting Corporation Counsel, clarified there are no warranties in the offer to purchase. Vote: AYE: (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Blakeslee, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0) ABSENT: (2) Meister and Stevens. Motion carried unanimously.
- Resolution 9-2010 Authorizing Contract With RMT To Complete A Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Plan And Amend Landfill Budget. Moved (Hartje/Volz). Supervisor Hartje with overview. Supervisor Volz regarding Federal mandates. Alene Kleczek, Acting Corporation Counsel, regarding monitoring cost, if needed, and completion date of March, 2010. Vote: AYE: (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Blakeslee, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0) ABSENT: (2) Meister and Stevens. Motion carried unanimously.
- EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE:
- Motion (Tollaksen/Wenzel) to adjourn until Wednesday, February 17, 2010 due to Spring Primary Election on Tuesday, February 16, 2010: Motion carried unanimously.
- Adjournment: 8:20 p.m.