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SPECIAL MEETING: SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Call to Order and Certify Compliance with Open Meeting Law.
Roll Call.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Adopt Agenda.
Public Comment – 3 minute limit:Registration form located on the table in gallery of County Board Room 326 – turn in to the County Board Chair.
Unfinished Business:
Possible closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(g): Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Discussion and possible action in Baraboo News Republic public records litigation; Sauk County case 2017CV489.
Reconvene into open session.
Possible consideration of Resolution 31-2019 [Approving/Disapproving] Litigation Settlement. (Page 2)
Consideration of Amendments to Rules of the Board.
Adjournment.
Respectfully,
Peter J. Vedro
County Board Chair
County Board Members, County staff & the public – 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.
Any person who has a qualifying disability that requires the meeting or materials at the meetings to be in an accessible location or format should or format should contact Sauk County at 608-355-3269, or TTY at 608-355-3490, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, exclusive of legal holidays, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting so that reasonable arrangements can be made to accommodate each request.
www.co.sauk.wi.us
Agenda mail date via United States Postal Service: April 24, 2019.
Agenda Preparation: Peter Vedro, County Board Chair.
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SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
APRIL 29, 2019
WEST SQUARE BUILDING, 505 BROADWAY, ROOM 326, BARABOO, WI
SPECIAL MEETING: SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Call to Order and Certify Compliance with Open Meeting Law: 6:00 P.M.
Roll Call.PRESENT: (28) Kriegl, Whitsell, Rego, Newport, Dietz, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Johnson, Curry, Gibson, Miller, Reppen, Von Asten, Hazard, McCumber, Spencer, Berlin, Lins, Riek, Peper, Lohr, Gruber, DeGiovanni, Stehling, McAuliffe, Hambrecht and Vedro. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko and White Eagle (Excused) and Braunschweig.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Adopt Agenda.MOTION (Bychinski/Reppen) to approve agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
6:04 pm- Supervisor Braunschweig arrived.
Public Comment.None.
Unfinished Business:
Closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(g): Conferring with legal counsel for the
governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body
with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Discussion and possible action in
Baraboo News Republic public records litigation; Sauk County case 2017CV489. MOTION (Lins/Lohr) to
enter into closed session. VOTE: AYES: (21) Kriegl, Whitsell, Rego, Newport, Dietz, Johnson, Curry, Gibson,
Miller, Reppen, Hazard, Spencer, Berlin, Lins, Riek, Lohr, DeGiovanni, Stehling, McAuliffe, Hambrecht and
Vedro. NAYS: (8) Braunschweig, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Von Asten, McCumber, Peper and Gruber.
ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko and White Eagle (Excused). Motion carried.
MOTION (Deitrich/Spencer) Reconvene into open session. Motion carried.
Chair Vedro called a break at 7:46 P.M. The meeting resumed at 7:56 P.M.
EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:
Resolution 31-2019 Approving Litigation Settlement As Presented. MOTION (Gibson/Kriegl).
MOTION (Deitrich/Peper) to postpone Resolution 31-2019 Approving Litigation Settlement to the Sauk County
Board of Supervisors May 21, 2019 Meeting.
VOTE: AYES: (9) Braunschweig, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Hazard, Spencer, Peper, Lohr, and Gruber.
NAYS: (20) Kriegl, Whitsell, Rego, Newport, Dietz, Johnson, Curry, Gibson, Miller, Reppen, Von Asten,
McCumber, Berlin, Lins, Riek, DeGiovanni, Stehling, McAuliffe, Hambrecht and Vedro. ABSENT: (2)
Czuprynko and White Eagle (Excused). Motion failed.
MOTION (Gruber/McCumber) to appeal the ruling of the Chair’s interpretation of use of the county
insurance fund.
*Point of Order (Gibson) confirming that just a majority vote was required.
VOTE: AYES: (13) Whitsell, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Curry, Hazard, McCumber, Spencer,
Peper, Lohr, Gruber and DeGiovanni. NAYS: (15) Kriegl, Rego, Newport, Dietz, Johnson, Gibson, Miller,
Reppen, Von Asten, Berlin, Lins, Riek, Stehling, McAuliffe and Hambrecht. ABSTAIN: (1) Vedro.
ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko and White Eagle (Excused). Motion Failed.
Resolution 31-2019 Approving Litigation Settlement As Presented. MOTION (Gibson/Kriegl).
VOTE: AYES: (15) Kriegl, Rego, Newport, Dietz, Johnson, Gibson, Miller, Reppen, Von Asten, Berlin, Lins,
Riek, McAuliffe, Hambrecht and Vedro. NAYS: (14) Whitsell, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger,
Curry, Hazard, McCumber, Spencer, Peper, Lohr, Gruber, DeGiovanni and Stehling. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko
and White Eagle (Excused). Motion carried.
Consideration of Amendments to Rules of the Board.
MOTION (Spencer/Bychinski) to amend the Rules of the Board, to consider all the recommended changes in
Group 1 (Amendments #1 thru #14); all the recommended changes in Group 2, as modified by the Executive &
Legislative Committee (Amendments #15-#20); and to not consider any of the rules changes in Group 3, which
were withdrawn with concurrence of the Executive & Legislative Committee.
MOTION (Gruber/McCumber) to amend the amendment to remove rule change #29, #30 and #36, from the
rule changes in Group 3 not to be considered, so that those changes could be considered separately.
MOTION (McCumber/Gruber) to amend the amendment to remove rule changes #15, #17 and #21 from
consideration, so those changes could be considered separately.
MOTION (Deitrich/Gibson) to amend the amendment to remove rule changes #14 and #20 from consideration,
so those changes could be considered separately.
*Point of Order (Von Asten) asking for the motion to be re-read.
MOTION (Whitsell/McCumber) to remove rule changes #14, #15, #17, #20 & #21, from the original motion
so that these rule changes could be considered separately.
VOTE: AYES: (24) Whitsell, Rego, Newport, Dietz, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Gibson,
Miller, Reppen, Hazard, McCumber, Berlin, Lins, Riek, Peper, Lohr, Gruber, DeGiovanni, Stehling, McAuliffe,
Hambrecht and Vedro. NAYS: (5) Kriegl, Johnson, Curry, Von Asten and Spencer. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko
and White Eagle (Excused). Motion carried.
MOTION (Spencer/Bychinski) to amend the Rules of the Board as amended, to consider all the recommended
changes in Group 1 (Amendments #1 thru #14); all the recommended changes in Group 2, modified by the
Executive & Legislative Committee (Amendments #15-#20); and to not consider any of the rules changes in
Group 3, which were withdrawn with concurrence of the Executive & Legislative Committee, with the
exception of rule changes #14, #15, #17, #20 & #21, which will be considered separately.
Rule Change #1:
Rule III.A. Current:
In order to provide advance notice to the Board, all items to be included on the agenda shall be submitted to the
Office of the Administrative Coordinator by the Tuesday preceding the meeting, and any item substantially affecting matters within the jurisdiction of a standing committee of the Board shall first be reviewed by the appropriate committee prior to its presentation to the Board, except under emergency conditions so declared and approved by a majority
vote of the Board; any person seeking to have an item presented for possible action on an emergency basis shall be responsible to have the Chair authorize compliance with the Open Meetings Law in a timely fashion.
Rule III.A. Proposed Change(s):
All proposed Board agenda items shall be submitted in writing to the County Board Chair and Administrative Coordinator by 4:30p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the next regular meeting of the Board. Except as otherwise provided, all proposed Board agenda items shall be referred to each standing committee with subject matter jurisdiction prior to placement on the Board agenda for discussion and report. A proposed Board agenda item shall be placed on the next Board agenda without committee referral upon request of a supervisor for an emergency determination. The Board shall consider any matter not previously presented to a committee upon determination by majority vote of emergency conditions that compel immediate action. All proposed emergency action matters must be presented to the County Board Chair and County Clerk not less than three (3) hours prior to a scheduled Board meeting.
Rule Change #2:
Rule III.B Current:
Items may be included on the general consent portion of the agenda provided the matter was unanimously adopted by the sponsoring committee and the matter under consideration has no financial or public policy impact and is of a non-controversial nature. No ordinance shall be included in the general consent portion of the agenda. When the general consent portion of the agenda is placed before the Board for consideration, the Chair shall ask if any member of the Board objects to any item being considered by general consent. Any item placed on the general consent portion of the agenda may be placed under the new business portion of the agenda, and considered separately, upon the request of any supervisor, and without a motion and second, provided such request is made prior to a vote on the general consent portion of the agenda by the Board. If there is no objection to any item, the Chair will request a motion to approve the general consent portion of the agenda, and the regular procedures for adoption of a resolution shall apply to the general consent portion of the agenda. All the resolutions considered by general consent shall be adopted by the vote on that portion of the agenda.
Rule III.B Proposed Change(s):
Rule II.B. Change(s):
Items may be included on the general consent portion of the agenda provided the matter was unanimously adopted by the sponsoring committee and the matter under consideration has no financial or public policy impact and is of a non-controversial nature. No ordinance shall be included in the general consent portion of the agenda. When the general consent portion of the agenda is placed before the Board for consideration, the Chair shall ask if any member of the Board objects to any item being considered by general consent. Any item placed on the general consent portion of the agenda may be placed under the new business portion of the agenda, and considered separately, upon the request of any supervisor, and without a motion and second, provided such request is made prior to a vote on the general consent portion of the agenda by the Board. If there is no objection to any item, the Chair will request a motion to approve the general consent portion of the agenda, and the regular procedures for adoption of a resolution shall apply to the general consent portion of the agenda. All the resolutions considered by general consent shall be adopted by the vote on that portion of the agenda. All items in the general consent portion of the agenda may be approved by voice vote. Any member may request and shall be granted a recorded vote without a motion or second provided such request is made prior to the Chair’s request for a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Rule Change #3:
Rule VI.H. Current:
All votes on resolutions or ordinances shall be recorded roll call votes. If the electronic voting system is not operational, the Board may, by a two-thirds vote, approve voice voting on any resolution which does not otherwise require
a roll call or supermajority vote by law.
Rule VI.H. Proposed Change(s):
Except for resolutions approved as part of a consent agenda, Aall votes on resolutions or ordinances shall be recorded
roll call votes. If the electronic voting system is not operational, the Board may, by a two-thirds vote, approve voice
voting on any resolution which that does not otherwise require a roll call or supermajority vote by law.
Rule Change #4:
Rule III.D. Current:
Any subject that comes before the Board without a committee recommendation or resolution may be referred to the appropriate committee by the Chair without motion. Resolutions brought forward by individual supervisors must be presented to all committees having jurisdiction over the proposed matter. Except under emergency conditions as provided in Rule III. A., only after at least one committee having jurisdiction over the matter has approved the resolution shall it be in order for the Board to consider the resolution.
Rule III.D. Proposed Change(s):
Any subject that comes before the Board without a committee recommendation or resolution may be referred to the appropriate committee by the Chair without motion. The Chair may immediately refer any matter not considered and reported to the Board by a committee to the appropriate committee without motion if there is no objection to referral.
If objection is made, referral of the matter shall be immediately placed before the Board for vote and shall only be referred upon a majority vote of the members present and voting. Resolutions brought forward by individual supervisors must be presented to all committees having jurisdiction over the proposed matter. Except under emergency conditions as provided in Rule III. A., only after at least one committee having jurisdiction over the matter has approved the resolution shall it be in order for the Board to consider the resolution. Any legislation or subject referred to committee for consideration may be placed on the agenda of the Board for action with or without committee report if the
committee has held at least one meeting after referral of the matter to it.
Rule Change #5:
Rule VI.B. Current:
In presenting business or debate, members shall address the Chair, be recognized, and when in order, proceed without any interruption. Any person, not a Board member, may address the Board for a period of time not to exceed three minutes during the public comment period indicated on the agenda. A request to speak at any other time by any person, not a Board member, must be approved by two-thirds vote of supervisors present. The Chair may authorize the appearance of a person not a member of the Board if the appearance is included in the agenda. In all cases, personalities shall be avoided and propriety observed. In case more than one member shall seek recognition to address the Board, the Chair shall decide who has precedence.
Rule VI.B. Propsed Change(s):
In presenting business or debate, members shall address the Chair, be recognized, and when in order, proceed without any interruption. Any person, not a Board member, may address the Board for a period of time not to exceed three minutes during the public comment period indicated on the agenda. All regular meetings of the Board and Board committees shall provide a noticed public comment period. During a public comment period, any person who is not a member of the body may comment on a specific agenda item or any other matter the Board or committee is empowered to consider for a maximum of three minutes per person. A request to speak at any other time by any person, not a Board member, must be approved by two-thirds vote of supervisors present. The Board or committee Chair may authorize the appearance and comment of a person not a non-member of the Board if the appearance is specifically listed on
included in the agenda. In all cases, including public comment, personalities shall be avoided are prohibited and
propriety civility shall be observed. In case more than one member shall seek recognition to address the Board or committee, the Chair shall decide who has precedence.
Rule Change #6:
Rule VI.D. Current:
All members present in the assembly hall when the question is put shall be required to vote unless the Chair, for appropriate reasons, shall excuse any member. All motions to excuse a member from voting shall be made before the Board divides, or before a call of ayes or nays is commenced, and the question shall then be taken without further
debate. A member of the Board who has a conflict of interest pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.59 or Sauk Co. Code Ch. 36,
Code of Ethics, shall, prior to the commencement of discussion or consideration of the matter, declare same and
request to be excused by the Chair from the Board Room during discussion, consideration and voting on said matter.
The Chair shall be excused by the Vice-Chair, for appropriate reasons.
Rule VI.D. Proposed Change(s):
All members supervisors present in the assembly hall when the question is put shall be required endeavor to vote but shall not be compelled to do so or be admonished by other members for not exercising their voting right. All members abstaining shall be deemed present for purposes of a quorum even if absence from the chambers is required.
unless the Chair, for appropriate reasons, shall excuse any member. All motions to excuse a member from voting
shall be made before the Board divides, or before a call of ayes or nays is commenced, and the question shall then be taken without further debate. A member of the Board who has a conflict of interest pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.59
or Sauk Co. Code Ch. 36, Code of Ethics, shall, prior to the commencement of discussion or consideration of the
matter, declare same and request to be excused by the Chair from the Board Room during discussion, consideration
and voting on said matter. The Chair shall be excused by the Vice-Chair, for appropriate reasons.
Rule Change #7:
Rule IX Current:
UW EXTENSION, ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE
Jointly responsible with the UW-Extension Southern District Director for oversight of UW-Extension educational programming in agriculture, community, natural resources and economic development, family living, 4-H and youth development, horticulture, and County tourism and promotion activities on behalf of the Board. Responsible for policy direction and oversight regarding arts, humanities, culture and historic preservation projects on behalf of the Board. Serves as the Landmarks Commission in compliance with Sauk Co. Code Ch. 38 and Wis. Stats. §§ 59.56 and 59.69(4m). Responsible for oversight of the following departments: jointly responsible with the UW-Extension Southern District Director for UW-Extension Office. Wis. Stat. §59.56(3)(b). Members: 5 Supervisors; 1 citizen may be appointed who shall be a public school administrator in the County. 2 members must also be members of the Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee
Rule IX Proposed Change(s):
UW EXTENSION, ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE
Jointly responsible with the UW-Extension Southern District Director for oversight of UW-Extension educational programming in agriculture, community, natural resources and economic development, family living, 4-H and youth development, horticulture, and County tourism and promotion activities on behalf of the Board. Responsible for policy direction and oversight regarding arts, humanities, culture and historic preservation projects on behalf of the Board. Serves as the Landmarks Commission in compliance with Sauk Co. Code Ch. 38 and Wis. Stats. §§ 59.56 and 59.69(4m). Responsible for oversight of the following departments: jointly responsible with the UW-Extension Southern District Area Director for UW-Extension Office. Wis. Stat. §59.56(3)(b). Members: 5 Supervisors; 1 citizen may be appointed who shall be a public school administrator in the County. 2 members must also be members of the Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee
Rule Change #8:
Rule II.A. Current:
The order of business of Board meetings shall be as stated on the agenda for each session. The agenda shall be the responsibility of the Chair with the assistance of the Administrative Coordinator and the County Clerk and be circulated to the Board not less than two days before each meeting.
Rule II.A. Proposed Change(s):
The order of business of Board meetings shall be as stated on the agenda for each session. The agenda shall be the responsibility of the Chair with the assistance of the Administrative Coordinator and the County Clerk. The agenda shall be circulated to the Board not less than two days before each meeting. Agenda amendments that comply with Open Meeting Law notice requirements are permitted after initial circulation.
Rule Change #9:
Rule (Various) Current
A number of Board rules currently refer to “Controller”.
Rule (Various) Proposed Changes:
All references to “Controller” in the current Board rules are amended to replace “Controller” with “Finance Director”
Rule Change #10:
Rule IV. H. Current:
A minimum of one day of education for members of the Board shall be set by the Chair, said day of education to be held every two years. The Chair may set additional days of education for Board members.
Rule IV. H. Proposed Change(s):
A minimum of one day of education for members of the Board shall be set by the Chair, said day of education to be held every two years. The Chair may set additional days of education for Board members, including one or more days for the purpose of clarifying budget procedures and upcoming budget analysis matters.
Rule Change #11:
Rule IX Current:
HIGHWAY & PARKS COMMITTEE
Responsible for policy direction in design, construction and maintenance of all County roads and expenditure of highway maintenance funds received from the state or County. Establishes policies relating to planning, acquisition, development and maintenance of County owned park and recreation sites. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Sauk
County Outdoor Recreation Plan Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 83.015(1)(c), this Committee is designated the County Highway Committee and each member is appointed and vacancies filled pursuant to the procedures contained in these Rules. The Committee shall have five (5) members composed of Sauk County Supervisors who shall serve for the same term as supervisors appointed to standing committees of the Board. Responsible for policy direction and oversight for the following departments: Highway Department and Parks Department. Members: 5.
Rule IX Proposed Change(s):
HIGHWAY & PARKS COMMITTEE
Responsible for policy direction in design, construction and maintenance of all County roads and expenditure of highway maintenance funds received from the state or County, including planning, development of, and maintenance of all structures required for storage, maintenance and operations relating to the Highway Department.
Establishes policies relating to planning, acquisition, development and maintenance of County owned park and recreation sites. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Sauk
County Outdoor Recreation Plan Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 83.015(1)(c), this Committee is designated the County Highway Committee and each member is appointed and vacancies filled pursuant to the procedures contained in these Rules. The Committee shall have five (5) members composed of Sauk County Supervisors who shall serve for the same term as supervisors appointed to standing committees of the Board. Responsible for policy direction and oversight for the following departments: Highway Department and Parks Department. Members: 5.
Rule Change #12:
Rule V.A. Current:
Supervisors shall be authorized up to a maximum of 90 days' compensation (at a per diem rate of $60.00 for each
day of attendance when the Board is in session and meetings, and $50.00 for other authorized service including committee meetings), plus mileage and reimbursement of authorized expenses, for committee work when attending committee meetings of which they are members, or as chair of a committee (or their designee) when attending a committee meeting of which they are not a member for the purpose of providing testimony on an issue. Authorized service includes service required by ordinance or resolution. The maximum limits established for committee work
shall be in addition to the per diems and mileage supervisors are entitled to receive for attendance at meetings of the Board and exclusive of per diems paid by non-county boards or commissions where the payment of the per diem or mileage is not made from County funds.
Rule V.A. Proposed Change(s):
Supervisors shall be authorized up to a maximum of 90 days' compensation (at a per diem rate of $60.00 for each
day of attendance when the Board is in session and meetings, and $50.00 for other authorized service including committee meetings), plus mileage and reimbursement of authorized expenses, for committee work when attending committee meetings of which they are members, or as chair of a committee (or their designee) when attending a committee meeting of which they are not a member for the purpose of providing testimony on an issue. Authorized service includes service required by ordinance or resolution. The maximum limits established for committee work
shall be in addition to the per diems and mileage supervisors are entitled to receive for attendance at meetings of the Board and exclusive of per diems paid by non-county boards or commissions where the payment of the per diem or mileage is not made from County funds. Reimbursement of expenses (such as mileage, parking, etc.) shall be
allowed only if a request for payment is made on the form provided by the Accounting Department within three (3) months after the meeting or event date. Payment to County Board supervisors and other committee members
shall be only via direct deposit.
Rule Change #13:
Rule IX Current:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Responsible for financial policy initiation and review of all County fiscal matters, including development of annual County operating budget. Reviews County investment and banking policies; reviews and approves for payment monthly reports of bills from the Accounting Department; manages County general fund and contingency fund; reviews per diem and mileage for all committees, commissions, boards or councils; recommends approval of County audit report; receives all special gifts and grants made in favor of the County. Meets jointly with Personnel Committee to address strategic resource personnel planning. Provides policy direction and oversight to following departments: Accounting and County Treasurer. Members: 5.
Rule IX Proposed Change(s):
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Responsible for financial policy initiation and review of all County fiscal matters, including development of annual County operating budget. Reviews County investment and banking policies; reviews and approves for payment monthly reports of bills from the Accounting Department; manages County general fund and contingency fund; reviews per diem and mileage for all committees, commissions, boards or councils; recommends approval of County audit report; receives all special gifts and grants made in favor of the County. Meets jointly with Personnel Committee to address strategic resource personnel planning. Provides policy direction and oversight to following departments: Accounting and County Treasurer. Members: 5.
Rule Change #16:
Rule VI.C. Current Rule:
Any member wishing to speak to a question shall be permitted to do so at least once, and a motion for the previous question shall not be in order until every member has had such opportunity. No member may speak twice on any question until every member choosing to speak has spoken; nor shall any member, or other person, speak more than three minutes upon being recognized on a question.
Rule VI. C. Proposed Change(s)
As modified by E&L:
Any member wishing to speak to a question shall be permitted to do so at least once, and a motion for the previous question shall not be in order until every member has had such opportunity. No member may speak twice on any question until every member choosing to speak has spoken. The person making a motion and the second may speak for up to five (5) minutes during the first round of debate and all others shall be limited to three (3) minutes per round. nor shall any member, or other person, speak more than three minutes upon being recognized on a question.
Rule Change #18:
Rule IX Current:
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER COMMITTEE: Responsible for providing services to the general public with respect to matters related to aging and disability and to improve the life of those with aging and disability related issues. Responsible for providing services to veterans pursuant to Wis. Stat. Ch. 45. This committee will serve as the official statutory Commission on Aging pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 46.82(4) and shall be advised by the Aging, and Disability Advisory Committee. Responsible for policy direction and oversight for the following departments: Veterans Service Officer and Aging and Disability Resource Center. Sauk Co. Code Ch. 16. Members: 5.
EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE: Responsible for policy direction and oversight to the following departments: Administrative Coordinator, Corporation Counsel, County Clerk, Management Information Systems, Emergency Management.
Rule IX Proposed Change(s):
As modified by E&L:
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER COMMITTEE: Responsible for providing services to the general public with respect to matters related to aging and disability and to improve the life of those with aging and disability related issues. Responsible for providing services to veterans pursuant to Wis. Stat. Ch. 45. This committee will serve as the official statutory Commission on Aging pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 46.82(4) and shall be advised by the Aging, and Disability Advisory Committee. Responsible for policy direction and oversight for the following departments: Veterans Service Officer and Aging and Disability Resource Center. Sauk Co. Code Ch. 16. Members: 5.
EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE: Responsible for policy direction and oversight to the following departments: Administrative Coordinator, Corporation Counsel, County Clerk, Management Information Systems, and Emergency Management.
Rule Change #19:
Rule IV.J. Current:
Supervisors are required by law to sign or indicate their vote on any question presented to the Board, except in an election when voting for chairperson or vice-chairperson of the Board or the officers of another governing body. When written ballots are used, supervisors shall indicate their vote by placing their district number on the reverse side of the ballot. In any election by the Board, the first ballot shall be the nominating ballot, to be followed by succeeding formal ballots until a majority vote of the members present elects. Only persons named on a nominating ballot shall be considered during a formal ballot, and any ballot cast in violation of this rule shall be considered void.
As suggested by E&L:
Supervisors are required by law to sign or indicate their vote on any question presented to the Board, except in an election when voting for chairperson or vice-chairperson of the Board or the officers of another governing body. A secret ballot may be used by the Board or a committee but only to elect an officer of the Board or the committee. When written ballots are used, supervisors shall indicate their vote by placing their district number on the reverse side of the ballot. In any election by the Board, the first ballot shall be the nominating ballot, to be followed by succeeding formal ballots until a majority vote of the members present elects. Only persons named on a nominating ballot shall be considered during a formal ballot, and any ballot cast in violation of this rule shall be considered void.
VOTE: AYES: (28) Whitsell, Rego, Newport, Dietz, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Johnson,
Curry, Gibson, Miller, Reppen, Von Asten, Hazard, McCumber, Spencer, Berlin, Lins, Riek, Peper, Lohr,
Gruber, DeGiovanni, Stehling, McAuliffe, Hambrecht and Vedro. NAYS: (1) Kriegl. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko
and White Eagle (Excused). Motion carried.
MOTION (Gruber/Deitrich) to amend the Rules of the Board, to consider Rule Change #21:
Rule IX Current:
COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE:
Responsible for the communications infrastructure, including fiber optic cable, towers, and associated equipment. Members: 5.
PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE:
Responsible for providing policy direction with regard to matters involving County property. Handles all matters relating to the acquisition of real property, construction, building improvements, repair or maintenance not specifically delegated to other committees. Responsible for planning and implementation of space use in County buildings. Oversees the appraisal and sale of tax delinquent County property by the County Treasurer and reviews the disposition of, or the granting of easements on, County real property. Responsible for the physical management requirements associated with the closed Sauk County Landfill. Approves the use of County owned property by non-County groups when such property is not under the direct purview of another committee. Oversees the County’s safety program and safety training. Provides for all property, liability, and worker's compensation insurance needs for the County. Provides oversight to the Building Services Department and Risk/Safety Manager. Members: 5.
Rule IX Change:
COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Responsible for the communications infrastructure, including fiber optic cable, towers, and associated equipment. Members: 5.
PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Responsible for providing policy direction with regard to matters involving County property. Handles all matters relating to the acquisition of real property, construction, building improvements, repair or maintenance not specifically delegated to other committees. Responsible for planning and implementation of space use in County buildings. Oversees the appraisal and sale of tax delinquent County property by the County Treasurer and reviews the disposition of, or the granting of easements on, County real property. Responsible for the physical management requirements associated with the closed Sauk County Landfill. Approves the use of County owned property by non-County groups when such property is not under the direct purview of another committee. Oversees the County’s safety program and safety training. Provides for all property, liability, and worker's compensation insurance needs for the County. Oversees communications infrastructure, including fiber optic cable, towers, and associated equipment. Provides oversight to the Building Services Department and Risk/Safety Manager. Members: 5.
MOTION (Von Asten/Spencer) to amend the amendment, to postpone the effective date of Rule Change #21 until the Organizational Meeting for the next term of County Board Supervisors.
VOTE: AYES: (15) Kriegl, Rego, Dietz, Bychinski, Gibson, Miller, Reppen, Von Asten, Spencer, Berlin, Lins, Riek, Stehling, McAuliffe and Vedro. NAYS: (14) Whitsell, Newport, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Krueger, Johnson, Curry, Hazard, McCumber, Peper, Lohr, Gruber, DeGiovanni and Hambrecht. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko and White Eagle (Excused). Motion carried.
Vote on original motion (Gruber/Deitrich) to adopt Rule Change #21 as amended. VOTE: AYES: (15) Dietz, Johnson, Miller, Reppen, Von Asten, Hazard, McCumber, Spencer, Berlin, Riek, Lohr, Gruber, DeGiovanni, Stehling and Vedro. NAYS: (14) Kriegl, Whitsell, Rego, Newport, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Curry, Gibson, Lins, Peper, McAuliffe and Hambrecht. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko and White Eagle (Excused). Motion carried.
MOTION (Gruber/McCumber) to amend the Rules of the Board, to consider Rule Changes #29, #30 & #36:
Rule Change #29:
Rule IX Current:
PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE:
Responsible for providing policy direction with regard to matters involving County property. Handles all matters relating to the acquisition of real property, construction, building improvements, repair or maintenance not specifically delegated to other committees. Responsible for planning and implementation of space use in County buildings. Oversees the appraisal and sale of tax delinquent County property by the County Treasurer and reviews the disposition of, or the granting of easements on, County real property. Responsible for the physical management requirements associated with the closed Sauk County Landfill. Approves the use of County owned property by non-County groups when such property is not under the direct purview of another committee. Oversees the County’s safety program and safety training. Provides for all property, liability, and worker's compensation insurance needs for the County. Provides oversight to the Building Services Department and Risk/Safety Manager. Members: 5.
Rule IX Proposed:
PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE:
Responsible for providing policy direction with regard to matters involving County property. Handles all matters relating to the acquisition of real property, construction, building improvements, repair or maintenance not specifically delegated to other committees. Responsible for planning and implementation of space use in County buildings. Oversees the appraisal and sale of tax delinquent County property by the County Treasurer and reviews the disposition of, or the granting of easements on, County real property. Responsible for the physical management requirements associated with the closed Sauk County Landfill. Approves the use of County owned property by non-County groups when such property is not under the direct purview of another committee. Oversees the County’s safety program and safety training. Provides for all property, liability, and worker's compensation insurance needs for the County. Provides oversight to the Building Services Department and Risk/Safety Manager. Members: 5.
Rule Change #30:
Rule IX Current:
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:
Responsible for policy jurisdiction over all County personnel matters including: recruitment and selection; collective bargaining and contract administration; employee relations; salary administration for all appointed and elected personnel; classification systems; employee training; fringe benefits; and reviews all new position requests and vacant positions. Meets jointly with Finance Committee to address strategic resource personnel planning. Provides policy direction and oversight to the Personnel Department. Members: 5.
PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE:
Responsible for providing policy direction with regard to matters involving County property. Handles all matters relating to the acquisition of real property, construction, building improvements, repair or maintenance not specifically delegated to other committees. Responsible for planning and implementation of space use in County buildings. Oversees the appraisal and sale of tax delinquent County property by the County Treasurer and reviews the disposition of, or the granting of easements on, County real property. Responsible for the physical management requirements associated with the closed Sauk County Landfill. Approves the use of County owned property by non-County groups when such property is not under the direct purview of another committee. Oversees the County’s safety program and safety training. Provides for all property, liability, and worker's compensation insurance needs for the County. Provides oversight to the Building Services Department and Risk/Safety Manager. Members: 5.
Rule IX Proposed Change(s):
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:
Responsible for policy jurisdiction over all County personnel matters including: recruitment and selection; collective bargaining and contract administration; employee relations; salary administration for all appointed and elected personnel; classification systems; employee training; fringe benefits; and reviews all new position requests and vacant positions. Oversees the County’s safety program and safety training. Meets jointly with Finance Committee to address strategic resource personnel planning. Provides policy direction and oversight to the Personnel Department. Members: 5.
PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE:
Responsible for providing policy direction with regard to matters involving County property. Handles all matters relating to the acquisition of real property, construction, building improvements, repair or maintenance not specifically delegated to other committees. Responsible for planning and implementation of space use in County buildings. Oversees the appraisal and sale of tax delinquent County property by the County Treasurer and reviews the disposition of, or the granting of easements on, County real property. Responsible for the physical management requirements associated with the closed Sauk County Landfill. Approves the use of County owned property by non-County groups when such property is not under the direct purview of another committee. Oversees the County’s safety program and safety training. Provides for all property, liability, and worker's compensation insurance needs for the County. Provides oversight to the Building Services Department and Risk/Safety Manager. Members:
Rule Change #36:
Rule IX Current:
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:
Responsible for policy jurisdiction over all County personnel matters including: recruitment and selection; collective bargaining and contract administration; employee relations; salary administration for all appointed and elected personnel; classification systems; employee training; fringe benefits; and reviews all new position requests and vacant positions. Meets jointly with Finance Committee to address strategic resource personnel planning. Provides policy direction and oversight to the Personnel Department. Members: 5.
PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE:
Responsible for providing policy direction with regard to matters involving County property. Handles all matters relating to the acquisition of real property, construction, building improvements, repair or maintenance not specifically delegated to other committees. Responsible for planning and implementation of space use in County buildings. Oversees the appraisal and sale of tax delinquent County property by the County Treasurer and reviews the disposition of, or the granting of easements on, County real property. Responsible for the physical management requirements associated with the closed Sauk County Landfill. Approves the use of County owned property by non-County groups when such property is not under the direct purview of another committee. Oversees the County’s safety program and safety training. Provides for all property, liability, and worker's compensation insurance needs for the County. Provides oversight to the Building Services Department and Risk/Safety Manager. Members: 5.
Rule IX Proposed:
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE COMMITTEE:
Responsible for policy jurisdiction over all County personnel matters including: recruitment and selection; collective bargaining and contract administration; employee relations; salary administration for all appointed and elected personnel; classification systems; employee training; fringe benefits; and reviews all new position requests and vacant positions. Provides for all property, liability, and worker's compensation insurance needs for the County. Meets jointly with Finance Committee to address strategic resource personnel planning. Provides policy direction and oversight to the Personnel Department. Members: 5.
PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE:
Responsible for providing policy direction with regard to matters involving County property. Handles all matters relating to the acquisition of real property, construction, building improvements, repair or maintenance not specifically delegated to other committees. Responsible for planning and implementation of space use in County buildings. Oversees the appraisal and sale of tax delinquent County property by the County Treasurer and reviews the disposition of, or the granting of easements on, County real property. Responsible for the physical management requirements associated with the closed Sauk County Landfill. Approves the use of County owned property by non-County groups when such property is not under the direct purview of another committee. Oversees the County’s safety program and safety training. Provides for all property, liability, and worker's compensation insurance needs for the County. Provides oversight to the Building Services Department and Risk/Safety Manager. Members: 5.
VOTE: AYES: (18) Whitsell, Dietz, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Miller, Reppen, Hazard, McCumber, Riek, Peper, Lohr, Gruber, DeGiovanni, Stehling, McAuliffe and Vedro. NAYS: (11) Kriegl, Rego, Newport, Johnson, Curry, Gibson, Von Asten, Spencer, Berlin, Lins and Hambrecht. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko and White Eagle (Excused). Motion carried.
MOTION (Spencer/Gruber) to amend the Rules of the Board, to consider Rule Change #14:
Rule IV. D. Current:
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.
Rule IV. D. Proposed Change(s):
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 not automatically be assigned to the same committees as his or her predecessor in office but may request particular assignments. The chair shall have the option of removing or replacing any or all committee assignments for a replacement supervisor including moving a minimal number of supervisors to different committees if it benefits the county. Reassignment of supervisors requires the express consent of each reassigned supervisor and approval by a majority of members voting on the reassignment. Replacement with the exception of a member of the Executive & Legislative Committee, which shall require be electedion by the Board.
VOTE: AYES: (18) Whitsell, Rego, Newport, Dietz, Bychinski, Johnson, Curry, Hazard, McCumber, Spencer, Berlin, Lins, Riek, Peper, Gruber, DeGiovanni, Stehling and Vedro. NAYS: (11) Kriegl, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Krueger, Gibson, Miller, Reppen, Von Asten, Lohr, McAuliffe and Hambrecht. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko and
White Eagle (Excused). Motion carried.
MOTION (Spencer/Von Asten) to amend the Rules of the Board, to consider Rule Change #15, as modified by the Executive & Legislative Committee:
Rule V.A. Current:
Supervisors shall be authorized up to a maximum of 90 days' compensation (at a per diem rate of $60.00 for each day of attendance when the Board is in session and meetings, and $50.00 for other authorized service including committee meetings), plus mileage and reimbursement of authorized expenses, for committee work when attending committee meetings of which they are members, or as chair of a committee (or their designee) when attending a committee meeting of which they are not a member for the purpose of providing testimony on an issue. Authorized service includes service required by ordinance or resolution. The maximum limits established for committee work shall be in addition to the per diems and mileage supervisors are entitled to receive for attendance at meetings of the Board and exclusive of per diems paid by non-county boards or commissions where the payment of the per diem or mileage is not made from County funds.
As modified by E&L:
Supervisors shall be authorized up to a maximum of 90 days' compensation (at a per diem rate of $60.00 $90.00 for each day of attendance when the Board is in session and meetings, and $50.00 $75.00 for other authorized service including committee meetings, plus mileage and reimbursement of authorized expenses, for committee work when attending committee meetings of which they are members, or as chair of a committee (or their designee) when attending a committee meeting of which they are not a member for the purpose of providing testimony on an issue. Authorized service includes service required by ordinance or resolution. The maximum limits established for committee work shall be in addition to the per diems and mileage supervisors are entitled to receive for attendance at meetings of the Board and exclusive of per diems paid by non-county boards or commissions where the payment of the per diem or mileage is not made from County funds.
VOTE: AYES: (19) Kriegl, Rego, Newport, Dietz, Curry, Gibson, Miller, Von Asten, Hazard, Spencer, Berlin, Lins, Riek, Peper, DeGiovanni, Stehling, McAuliffe, Hambrecht and Vedro. NAYS: (10) Whitsell, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Johnson, Reppen, McCumber, Lohr and Gruber. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko and
White Eagle (Excused). Motion carried.
Chair Vedro called a break at 9:55 P.M. The meeting resumed at 10:05 P.M.
MOTION (Spencer/Deitrich) to amend the Rules of the Board, to consider Rule Change #35:
Rule IX Current:
CONSERVATION, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Responsible for policy direction for County planning, land use regulations, surveying, remonumentation, mapping and uniform rural building identification system, land records modernization activities. Serves as the County Zoning Agency pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.69. Responsible for natural resource management, resource conservation and environmental protection including soils, water, forestry and wildlife resources through participation in various federal, state and local programs. Responsible for developing sustainable practices within County operations and serving in an advisory capacity regarding “green technologies.” Oversees operation of farmland located at the original Sauk County Health Care Center and environmental obligations associated with the closed Sauk County landfill. Serves as the Farmland Preservation Review Committee. Members: 8; 1 Citizen who meets the requirements of Wis. Stat. § 92.06(1)(b)(2), 7 Supervisors. 2 members must also be members of the UW Extension, Arts & Culture Committee. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 92.06(1)(b)(2), the chair of the Sauk County Farm Services Agency Committee or designee shall be a member of the Committee but shall refrain from discussion and voting on any matter where the Committee is acting as the County Zoning Agency. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 92.06(1)(b)1 two members of the committee shall also be members of the UW Extension, Arts & Culture Committee. Members of this committee shall serve on the lake protection districts. Provides policy direction and oversight to the following departments: Conservation, Planning & Zoning; County Surveyor; Land Information Officer; Register of Deeds; and Mapping.
HIGHWAY & PARKS COMMITTEE:
Responsible for policy direction in design, construction and maintenance of all County roads and expenditure of highway maintenance funds received from the state or County. Establishes policies relating to planning, acquisition, development and maintenance of County owned park and recreation sites. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Sauk County Outdoor Recreation Plan Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 83.015(1)(c), this Committee is designated the County Highway Committee and each member is appointed and vacancies filled pursuant to the procedures contained in these Rules. The Committee shall have five (5) members composed of Sauk County Supervisors who shall serve for the same term as supervisors appointed to standing committees of the Board. Responsible for policy direction and oversight for the following departments: Highway Department and Parks Department. Members: 5
Rule IX Proposed:
CONSERVATION, PLANNING, PARKS & ZONING COMMITTEE:
Responsible for policy direction for County planning, land use regulations, surveying, remonumentation, mapping and uniform rural building identification system, land records modernization activities. Serves as the County Zoning Agency pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.69. Establishes policies relating to planning, acquisition, development and maintenance of County owned park and recreation sites. Responsible for natural resource management, resource conservation and environmental protection including soils, water, forestry and wildlife resources through participation in various federal, state and local programs. Responsible for developing sustainable practices within County operations and serving in an advisory capacity regarding “green technologies.” Responsible for the development and implementation of the Sauk County Outdoor Recreation Plan. Responsible for review and approval of vouchers related to the Sauk County Outdoor Recreation Plan. Oversees operation of farmland located at the original Sauk County Health Care Center and environmental obligations associated with the closed Sauk County landfill. Serves as the Farmland Preservation Review Committee. Members: 8; 1 Citizen who meets the requirements of Wis. Stat. § 92.06(1)(b)(2), 7 Supervisors. 2 members must also be members of the UW Extension, Arts & Culture Committee. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 92.06(1)(b)(2), the chair of the Sauk County Farm Services Agency Committee or designee shall be a member of the Committee but shall refrain from discussion and voting on any matter where the Committee is acting as the County Zoning Agency. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 92.06(1)(b)1 two members of the committee shall also be members of the UW Extension, Arts & Culture Committee. Members of this committee shall serve on the lake protection districts. Provides policy direction and oversight to the following departments: Conservation, Planning & Zoning; Parks; County Surveyor; Land Information Officer; Register of Deeds; and Mapping.
HIGHWAY & PARKS COMMITTEE:
Responsible for policy direction in design, construction and maintenance of all County roads and expenditure of highway maintenance funds received from the state or County. Establishes policies relating to planning, acquisition, development and maintenance of County owned park and recreation sites. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Sauk County Outdoor Recreation Plan. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 83.015(1)(c), this Committee is designated the County Highway Committee and each member is appointed and vacancies filled pursuant to the procedures contained in these Rules. The Committee shall have five (5) members composed of Sauk County Supervisors who shall serve for the same term as supervisors appointed to standing committees of the Board. Responsible for policy direction and oversight for the following departments: Highway Department and Parks Department. Members: 5.
MOTION (Krueger/McCumber) to amend the amendment, to change the title of the Conservation, Planning, Parks & Zoning Committee to Land Resources & Environment Committee.
VOTE: AYES: (24) Whitsell, Rego, Newport, Dietz, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Johnson, Curry, Gibson, Miller, Reppen, Von Asten, Hazard, McCumber, Spencer, Lohr, Gruber, DeGiovanni, Stehling, McAuliffe, Hambrecht and Vedro. NAYS: (5) Kriegl, Berlin, Lins, Riek and Peper. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko and White Eagle (Excused). Motion carried.
MOTION (Peper/Bychinski) to amend the amendment, keeping the Parks Department under the Highway Committee, and changing the Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee description as follows:
CONSERVATION, PLANNING, PARKS & ZONING COMMITTEE:
Responsible for policy direction for County planning, land use regulations, surveying, remonumentation, mapping and uniform rural building identification system, land records modernization activities. Serves as the County Zoning Agency pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.69. Establishes policies relating to planning, acquisition, development and maintenance of County owned park and recreation sites. Responsible for natural resource management, resource conservation, dam management and environmental protection including soils, water, forestry and wildlife resources through participation in various federal, state and local programs.
*Point of Order (Peper) questioning the Chair on how his comments are relative to the motion.
VOTE: AYES: (12) Rego, Gibson, Miller, Reppen, Von Asten, Hazard, Lins, Riek, Peper, Lohr, Gruber and Stehling. NAYS: (17) Kriegl, Whitsell, Newport, Dietz, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Johnson, Curry, McCumber, Spencer, Berlin, DeGiovanni, McAuliffe, Hambrecht and Vedro. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko and
White Eagle (Excused). Motion failed.
Vote on original MOTION (Spencer/Deitrich) to amend the Rules of the Board, to consider Rule Change #35, as amended. VOTE: AYES: (25) Kriegl, Whitsell, Rego, Newport, Dietz, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Krueger, Johnson, Curry, Gibson, Miller, Reppen, Von Asten, Hazard, McCumber, Spencer, Berlin, Lohr, Gruber, DeGiovanni, Stehling, McAuliffe, Hambrecht and Vedro. NAYS: (4) Bychinski, Lins, Riek and Peper. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko and White Eagle (Excused). Motion carried.
MOTION (McCumber/Gruber) to amend the Rules of the Board, to consider Rule Change #32:
Rule I.A. Current:
As provided by statute, the Sauk County Board of Supervisors (“Board”) shall organize on the third Tuesday of April in even numbered years and adopt rules and regulations for the ensuing term by a majority vote of the board. At the first meeting of a new session of the Board in odd-numbered years, supervisors may propose amendments to the rules which may be adopted by a majority vote of the board, provided the proposed amendments have been presented for timely consideration in advance by the Executive & Legislative Committee. Regular and special meetings of the Board shall be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 59.11. The Board shall hold an annual meeting on the Tuesday after the second Monday of November in each year for the purpose of transacting business and the adoption of the budget. When the day of the meeting falls on November 11, the meeting shall be held on the next succeeding day. Board sessions shall be one year in length running from the beginning of the April meeting to the beginning of the following April meeting.
Rule I.A. Proposed Change:
As provided by statute, the Sauk County Board of Supervisors (“Board”) shall organize on the third Tuesday of April in even numbered years and adopt rules and regulations for the ensuing term by a majority two-thirds vote of the Board. At the first meeting of a new session of the Board in odd-numbered years, supervisors may propose amendments to the rules which may be adopted by a majority two-thirds vote of the Board, provided the proposed amendments have been presented for timely consideration in advance by the Executive & Legislative Committee. Regular and special meetings of the Board shall be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 59.11. The Board shall hold an annual meeting on the Tuesday after the second Monday of November in each year for the purpose of transacting business and the adoption of the budget. When the day of the meeting falls on November 11, the meeting shall be held on the next succeeding day. Board sessions shall be one year in length running from the beginning of the April meeting to the beginning of the following April meeting.
VOTE: AYES: (17) Whitsell, Braunschweig, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Curry, Hazard, McCumber, Spencer, Riek, Peper, Lohr, Gruber, DeGiovanni, Stehling, McAuliffe and Hambrecht. NAYS: (12) Kriegl, Rego, Newport, Dietz, Johnson, Gibson, Miller, Reppen, Von Asten, Berlin, Lins and Vedro. ABSENT: (2) Czuprynko and
White Eagle (Excused). Motion carried.
8) Adjournment. MOTION (Peper/Deitrich) to adjourn at 10:57 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully,
Michelle A. Commings
Deputy County Clerk
Minutes Approval: May 21, 2019
State of Wisconsin, County of Sauk: I certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the
April 29, 2019 Proceedings of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors “Special” Meeting. /s/Rebecca C. Evert,
Sauk County Clerk.
Original documents on file @ Office of the Sauk County Clerk West Square Building, 505 Broadway,
Room #144, Baraboo, WI 53913. 608-355-3286
www.co.sauk.wi.us
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