Executive & Legislative Committee

12/06/11 Minutes (59 KB)

Members Present: Krueger, Alexander, Bach, Fordham and Wenzel

Members Absent: None

Others Present: R DeMars, K Schauf, S Pate, T Liebman, J. Schernecker, T. Kriegl, R. Sinklair and S. Rutter.

Chair Krueger called the meeting to order at 8:02 A. M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified. Motion by Bach, seconded by Fordham to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Alexander, seconded by Fordham to approve the minutes of the regular November 1, 2011 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Comment:
Ms. Sandy Rutter addressed her questions and concerns as to the possible processes taken for supervisor misconduct.

Communications:
*Memorandum from WCA providing legal opinion regarding County Board Chairs serving as Administrative Coordinators
*Letters from Western Technical College addressing a vacancy on the Western College District Board and La Crosse County Board Chair, Tara Johnson confirming the scheduled date of Thursday, January 12, 2012 for a public hearing and meeting of the appointment committee.
*Press release from Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Co. (WSOR) and Watco Transportation Services, L.L.C. (Watco) announcing Watco will acquire controlling ownership of WSOR.

Consideration of Resolution Authorizing Countywide Referendum Question to be placed on the April Ballot:
Supervisor Sinklair requested to speak noting the importance that all employees should have the right to collectively bargain for fair and equal pay and safe working . Supervisor Kriegl added he was in favor of the referendum and putting it on the ballot provides no better way for public input. Discussion by each committee member followed. Motion by Alexander, seconded by Wenzel authorizing placing the referendum on the April ballot and forwarding the resolution to the County Board for consideration at the December 20, 2011 meeting. Roll call vote was taken on the motion with the following results: Aye (3) S. Alexander, M. Krueger and W. Wenzel. Nay (2) J. Fordham and S. Bach. Motion carried.

Discussion and consideration of procedure for review and possible amendment to the Rules of the Board:
Committee overview with suggestions such as requesting input from committees and department heads. Krueger will work with K. Schauf and advises supervisors begin submitting recommendations in writing to T. Liebman. Further specific procedure changes to be identified next month.

MIS Department:
S. Pate, MIS Director, presented the monthly report and list of bills for his departments. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Bach to receive the report and approve bills in the amount of $ 120,458.41. Motion carried unanimously.

Computer Donation Requests:
S. Pate presented three computer donation requests.
Sauk County DHS – one laptop computer going to a consumer of our Mental Health and Recovery Services.
Sauk County Snowmobile Clubs – one laptop computer for additional staff person in the club.
North Freedom Fire Dept. – two laptops and one desktop computer to provide wireless system in first responding emergency vehicles.
Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Alexander to approve all three computer donation requests. Motion carried unanimously.

Possible resolution regarding the Expansion of Sauk County’s Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement to include Desktop Operating Systems:
S. Pate advised he did not have a resolution at this time. He provided information to committee only and noted he hopes to bring back a resolution next month.

County Clerk Department:
R. DeMars, County Clerk, presented the monthly report and list of bill for her department. Motion by Bach, seconded by Fordham to receive the report and approve bills in the amount of $ 1,161.40. Motion carried unanimously.

Corporation Counsel Department:
T. Liebman, Corporation Counsel, presented the monthly report and list of bills for his department. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Wenzel to receive the report and approve bills in the amount of $ 1,109.67. Motion carried unanimously.

Follow-up on legal opinion regarding supervisor conduct: Liebman addressed the committee briefly regarding the conduct of Supervisor Gerald Lehman at a November 10th county committee meeting. A copy of a letter from Chair Krueger to Supervisor Lehman was distributed to members and discussion followed on the necessity required for behavioral change.

Administrative Coordinator Department:
K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Bach, seconded by Fordham to receive the report and approve bills in the amount of $ 16,022.83. Motion carried unanimously.

Update on implementation of comprehensive plan: A draft format handed out to members as submitted to date.

County Board Chair:
Chair Krueger reported on his monthly activities, specifically noting:
- Upcoming meeting with Ho-Chunk President Greendeer and K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator
-Lake Virginia Management District issues
-Inter-Gov meeting on November 10th - several school superintendents in attendance. The next meeting will be hosted by the Executive and Legislative Committee in March.
-Attended the WCA Conference Retreat. WCA will be adding future webinars as part of the dues so members can receive the maximum of their dues.
-TMG meeting this evening.
- At December 1st Communications Infrastructure meeting, discussion concurred to have T. Stieve and S. Pate prepare recommended procedures and broadcasting costs to this committee.

Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Alexander to adjourn and set the next regular meeting date for January 3, 2012 at 8:00 A.M. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 10:45 A.M.

Respectfully submitted:

Rebecca A. DeMars, County Clerk/Secretary