Executive & Legislative Committee

07/05/12 Minutes (313 KB)

Members Present: Krueger, Fordham, Wenzel, Lane and Stevens

Members Absent:

Others Present: K. Schauf, S. Pate, T. Liebman, C. Warwick, and J. Schernecker

Chair Krueger called the meeting to order at 8:03 A.M. and certified compliance with the Open Meeting Law. MOTION (Lane/Fordham) to adopt the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION (Wenzel/Lane) to approve the minutes of the special June 06, 2012 meeting and regular June 19, 2012 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Comment:
None.

Communications:
J. Fordham presented a letter from Fred Dahlinger of the Circus Historical Society commending J. Erickson for work done with the group on strategic planning.

Correspondence from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on sessions to obtain stakeholder comment for the Transportation Finance and Policy Commission.

MIS Department:
S. Pate, MIS Director, presented the monthly report and list of bills for his department. MOTION (Stevens/Wenzel) to receive the report and approve invoices in the amount of $ 39,738.98 Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution Authorizing the purchase of a Health Records Management system for the Public Health Department:
S. Pate, MIS Director and C. Warwick discussed the work around preparing a full plan for purchase, and implementation of the software system for Public Health. MOTION (Stevens/Wenzel) to postpone this item to a special meeting prior to the county board. Motion carried unanimously.

Computer Donation Requests:
A request for a CSP program participant was considered. MOTION (Fordham/Wenzel) to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously.

County Clerk Department:
County Clerk, monthly report and list of bills were included in the packet. MOTION (Wenzel/Fordham) to receive the report and approve invoices in the amount of $ 6,646.69. Motion carried unanimously.

Corporation Counsel:
T. Liebman, Corporation Counsel, presented the monthly report and list of bills for his department. MOTION (Wenzel/Fordham) to receive the report and approve invoices in the amount of $ 1,272.21. Motion carried unanimously.

Administrative Coordinator Department:
K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. MOTION (Stevens/Wenzel) to receive the report and approve invoices in the amount of $661,002.80. Motion carried unanimously.

County Board Chair:
Chair Krueger reported on his monthly activities:
     -Attendance with Sheriff Meister at the WCA presentation on options for jail and incarceration.
     -Discussions with Lake Virginia Management District.
     -ICC attendance will be shared by Chair and Vice-Chair.
     -Issues with racial slurs and inappropriate remarks made from the Board floor. The Chair stressed that there would be zero tolerance for comments made that are inappropriate for any reason by Board members and that action would be taken to address the inappropriate comments immediately.
     -Hwy 12/BD stakeholders discussion update and next steps, including the traffic flow issues associated with the Ski Hi Road to State Highway 136 section.
     -Update on meeting with Hilbert Communications regarding initial request for bond underwriting by county governments.
     -Emergency repair to the chiller in the Law Enforcement Center.
     -Tour of Brownfield properties in the county is set-up with the Treasurer.
     -Trails group update regarding the Alliance working as the lead 501(c) (3) organization.
     -Transportation issues – Rail issues, resolution on template for WiDOT interaction with other counties and Devil’s Lake traffic flow issues.

Consideration of Resolution Amending The Rule IV Q of the Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors to change the Mailing Date for Special Appointments.
The Chair spoke to this item regarding timing and processing of the agenda. MOTION (Fordham/Lane) to consider a Resolution Amending The Rule IV Q of the Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors to change the Mailing Date for Special Appointments. Motion carried unanimously.

Consideration of a Resolution requesting WISDOT to reconsider access to the Baraboo Area at the Points of Rocks on the new segment of the Highway 12 Bypass to be constructed in 2015 or thereafter.
MOTION (Wenzel/Lane) to approve the Resolution requesting WISDOT to reconsider access to the Baraboo Area at the Points of Rocks on the new segment of the Highway 12 Bypass to be constructed in 2015 or thereafter.

Community Development Block Grant- Revolving Loan Fund regionalization. Consideration of appointment for the regional steering committee.
MOTION (Lane/Wenzel) to appoint the Administrative Coordinator as the representative for the RLF steering committee. Motion carried unanimously.

Possible closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 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 is or is likely to become involved. Ho-Chunk Nation application for land in trust to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs - NEPA documentation.
MOTION (Wenzel/Lane) to move to a closed session session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 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 is or is likely to become involved. Ho-Chunk Nation application for land in trust to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs - NEPA documentation. Roll call vote: Krueger – aye, Stevens – aye, Wenzel – aye, Lane – aye, Fordham – aye. Motion carried. MOTION (Wenzel/Lane) to reconvene in open session. Motion carried unanimously.

Consideration of possible County Board action regarding proposed acquisition of land in trust by the Ho-Chunk Nation and NEPA documentation.

Possible closed session pursuant to Wisc. Stats. 19.85 (1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the [governmental] body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Performance Evaluation Administrative Coordinator.
Motion (Wenzel/Lane) to move to a closed session pursuant to Wisc. Stats. 19.85 (1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the [governmental] body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Performance Evaluation Administrative Coordinator. Roll call vote: Krueger – aye, Stevens – aye, Wenzel – aye, Lane – aye, Fordham – aye. Motion carried.

MOTION (Stevens/Wenzel) to reconvene in open session. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION (Stevens/Lane) to adjourn and set a special meeting for Tuesday, July 17 before county board and the next regular meeting date for Tuesday, August 7 at 8:00 A.M

Motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted:

Kathryn Schauf / Administrative Coordinator for
Rebecca A. DeMars, County Clerk/Secretary