Executive & Legislative Committee

11/02/10 Minutes (46 KB)

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

Others Present: K. Schauf, T. Liebman, B. Mielke, S. Pate, D. Riek

Chair Krueger called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Bach to approve the agenda, with consideration of item #14b (District 19 Vacancy) immediately following item #5 (Communications). Motion carried.

Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Alexander to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2010 meeting. Motion carried.

Public Comment:

None

Communications:

Chair Krueger distributed a letter appointing David A. Riek, 902 Moore St., Lot 90, Baraboo, WI to fill the unexpired term of Shawn Posewitz, District #19, as a member of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors.

Kathy Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, distributed a letter from Unity Health Insurance withdrawing their proposal for further consideration for January 1, 2011.

District 19 Vacancy:

Chair Krueger introduced and welcomed David A. Riek, newly sworn in member of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, District 19, who briefly addressed the Committee.

Discussion of Redistricting Timeline and Board Size:

The Administrative Coordinator presented WCA material regarding issues and observations about County Board size, as well as a listing of population and number of supervisors by Wisconsin county. Discussion followed concerning past practice in regard to redistricting. Committee consensus was to have further discussion of this topic at the December E&L and County Board meetings with the goal of establishing a timeline and setting the recommended size of the County Board for redistricting purposes at the February, 2011 meeting.

Consideration of Changes in Reedsburg TID Numbers 3, 4, 5, 6:

The Administrative Coordinator reported on the City of Reedsburg’s proposal to amend their TID districts to “distressed TID districts”. Discussion followed with Committee consensus being to oppose the amendments to these districts.

Discussion of Process for Implementation of the TMG Study:

The Administrative Coordinator discussed with Committee members the process to explore recommendations addressed in the TMG study. Committee consensus was to plan the composition of a study committee in December to work on this issue.

Update and Discussion on Sustainability Notes:

The Administrative Coordinator noted a meeting was held between she, Controller Beghin and Supervisor Fordham to begin development of this item. She advised her plans are to continue reporting, noting it is a work in progress.

MIS Department:

S. Pate, MIS Director, presented the monthly report and list of bills for his department. Motion by Bach, seconded by Fordham to receive the report and list of bills in the amount of $53,273.07. Motion carried.

Computer Donation Request:

Pate presented two donation requests for Committee consideration. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Alexander to approve both requests, as submitted by Lutheran Social Services and Human Services/Comprehensive Community Services Program. Motion carried.

County Clerk:

B. Mielke, County Clerk, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Bach to receive the report and list of bills in the amount of $15,769.86. Motion carried.

Corporation Counsel:

T. Liebman, Corporation Counsel, presented the monthly report and list of bills for his department. Liebman circulated the reading file and a copy of a legal opinion on possible motions to amend the budget at the November budget meeting. Discussion followed with a motion by Bach, seconded by Wenzel to receive the report and list of bills in the amount of $1,330.25. Motion carried.

Administrative Coordinator:

K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Alexander, seconded by Fordham to receive the report and list of bills in the amount of $10,775.00. Motion carried.

County Board Chair:

Chair Krueger reported on his monthly activities, specifically noting: economic development items, re-use of the HCC property, Land Conservation/P&Z merger, future use of the Sauk County forest, ICC meeting, District #19 interviews, and Town of Spring Green flooding issues.

Discussion of Form 1/Development of Goals and Objectives for E&L for Current Two Year Term:

The following goals and objectives were identified: Restructure of County Board, possible merger of Land Conservation and Planning & Zoning Departments, redistricting, study of structural analysis, and format for future intergovernmental committee meetings.

Motion by Fordham, seconded by Bach to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting for Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 8:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:50 A.M.

Respectfully submitted: Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk/Secretary