Executive & Legislative Committee

08/03/10 Minutes (39 KB)

Members Present: Krueger, Alexander, Bach, and Fordham

Members Absent: Wenzel

Others Present: B. Mielke, T. Liebman, and S. Pate

Chair Krueger called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.

Motion by Bach, seconded by Alexander to approve the agenda, as mailed. Motion carried.

Motion by Fordham, seconded by Bach to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2010 regular meeting, July 20, 2010, 4:30 P.M. meeting and July 20, 2010, 5:30 P.M. meeting; including correcting the call to order time for the July 20, 2010 meeting to 5:30 P.M.. Motion carried.

Public Comment:

None

Communications:

Chair Krueger distributed copies of the following: letter from Senator Dale Schultz concerning property tax exemptions and copy of a newspaper article dealing with the transportation fund. Supervisor Fordham reported receiving no comments from Board Supervisors relative to a non-attendance policy for conferences.

Possible Reconsideration of a Resolution Placing Advisory Referendum question on November Ballot:

Motion by Bach, seconded by Alexander for reconsideration. Motion carried and discussion followed. Motion by Bach, seconded by Alexander that the Executive and Legislative Committee not oppose placing this matter on the ballot for a county-wide referendum at the November 6, 2010 election; minus any further action by this Committee. Motion carried.

Update on Town of Baraboo Request Regarding the Nature Conservancy:

Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, discussed with Committee members his opinion concerning tax exempt status of the Nature Conservancy, emphasizing tax exemption is not a County process.

Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Submission of the CDBG-Housing Application:

Draft copies of the resolution were distributed, followed with a motion by Alexander, seconded by Bach to forward the resolution to the County Board for consideration at the August 17, 2010 meeting. Motion carried.

Consideration of a Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan:

Draft copies of the resolution were distributed, followed with a motion by Bach, seconded by Fordham to forward the resolution to the County Board for consideration at the August 17, 2010 meeting. Motion carried.

Consideration of a Non-violent and Civil Rights Demonstration Policy:

Draft copies of the resolution were distributed, followed with a motion by Bach, seconded by Alexander to forward the resolution to the County Board for consideration at the August 17, 2010 meeting. Motion carried.

Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Budget to Accept and Disburse CDBG-EAP Supplemental Award:

Draft copies of the resolution were distributed, followed with a motion by Fordham, seconded by Alexander to forward the resolution to the County Board for consideration at the August 17, 2010 meeting. Motion carried.

Consideration of a Resolution to Participate in NACO’s Contract with CGI Communications, Inc:

Draft copies of the resolution were distributed and a short video clip shown, followed with a motion by Alexander, seconded by Bach to forward the resolution to the County Board for consideration at the August 17, 2010 meeting. Motion carried.

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 $14,845.56 Motion carried. Pate reviewed a preliminary draft of the 2011 MIS budget departmental summary with Committee members.

County Clerk:

B. Mielke, County Clerk, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Bach to receive the report and list of bills in the amount of $744.94. Motion carried.

Mielke reviewed her 2011 proposed budget with Committee members, followed with a motion by Alexander, seconded by Fordham to forward the budget to the Finance Committee for consideration. Motion carried.

Corporation Counsel:

Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, presented the monthly report and list of bills for his department. Motion by Alexander, seconded by Bach to receive the report and list of bills in the amount of $969.51. Motion carried. Liebman briefly reviewed 2011 budgetary concerns with Committee members.

Administrative Coordinator:

K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, was absent from the meeting but previously mailed her departmental report and budget request to Committee members. Motion followed by Bach, seconded by Alexander to receive the report and list of bills in the amount of $15,476.52. Motion carried. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Alexander to forward the budget to the Finance Committee for consideration. Motion carried.

County Board Chair:

Chair Krueger noted the following issues of concern over the past month:
* Land transfer at BAAP to DNR.
* Meeting with TMG consultants.
* Continued meetings over Town of Spring Green flooding issues.
* Joint meeting of Economic Development and SCDC.
* Rails and trails meeting.
* Ad-Hock Committee to discuss personnel issues.

Discussion of Form I/Development of Goals and Objectives for E&L for Current Two Year Term; and 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 by Alexander, seconded by Bach to postpone these items to a special meeting to be held at 4:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 prior to the regular, monthly County Board meeting. Motion carried.

Motion by Fordham, seconded by Bach to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Tuesday, September 7, 2011 at 8:00 A.M. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 11:45 A.M.

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