Executive & Legislative Committee

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

Others Present: K. Schauf, B. Mielke, A. Kleczek, S. Pate, and E. Geick

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

Motion by Endres, seconded by Fordham to approve the agenda, as mailed.
Motion carried.

Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Fordham to approve the minutes of the December 1, 2009 meeting, as mailed.
Motion carried.

Public Comment:

None

Communications:

Chair Krueger noted receipt of the following:

• Letter from WCA regarding 2010 dues and subscriptions.
• Letter from Milwaukee County Executive supporting county government.
• Letter from Dodge County Board Chair regarding participation in the Marsh

Country Health Alliance Commission.

• Letter from Board Appointment Committee of the Western Technical College.

District concerning candidates requesting consideration of appointment to fill the Elected Official Member vacancy on the Western Technical College District Board.

• Letter from Todd J. Liebman indicating his expected return to work on or about May 24, 2010.
Acting Corporation Counsel Kleczek noted receipt of the following:
• Letter from Attorney Mark Hazelbacker regarding Thomas Kriegl vs. Randy Stammen.

MIS Department:

Possible Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the City of Baraboo for Technology Srt:

S. Pate, MIS Director, distributed copies of a proposed resolution entitled, "Authorizing an Agreement with the City of Baraboo for Technology Support Services". Discussion followed, including supportive comments from Ed Geick, Baraboo City Administrator. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Endres to forward the resolution to the County Board for consideration at the January 19, 2010 meeting. Motion carried.

Consideration of Web Publishing Policy:

Pate gave a presentation on the updated Sauk County web site and distributed copies of the County Web site Publication Policy for review; committee members agreed to review the policy and consider its adoption at next month's meeting.
Pate next presented the monthly report, 2008/09 MIS copier program summary and list of bills for his department. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Endres to receive the report and approve 2009/10 combined list of vouchers in the amount of $66,353.51. Motion carried.

County Clerk:

B. Mielke, County Clerk, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department.

Mielke advised Committee members the regularly scheduled date for the February 16, 2010 County Board meeting will be in conflict with the Spring Primary Election and asked members to consider moving the Board meeting date, provided a primary election is required. Motion by Endres, seconded by Stevens to receive the report and approve vouchers in the amount of $2,997.45. Motion carried.

Corporation Counsel:

A. Kleczek, Acting Corporation Counsel, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Stevens, seconded by Endres to receive the report and approve vouchers in the amount of $726.24. Motion carried.

Administrative Coordinator:

K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to receive the report and approve vouchers in the amount of $906.77. Motion carried.

County Board Chair:

Chair Krueger gave a verbal report of his monthly activities, specifically noting:

• Receipt of a draft copy of the Executive Summary of the Merrimac Bridge Study.
• Recent meeting with representatives of the City of Baraboo and Baraboo/Sauk County

Campus to discuss issues related to the Campus' Master Plan.

• Upcoming meeting with Sauk County Health Care Center Foundation.

Updates:

Possible Issues/Talking Points for First WCA County Ambassador Program Meeting on 01/20/10:

Chair Krueger reported Supervisor Stehling will represent Sauk County at the upcoming WCA County Ambassador Program Meeting and has requested input on possible issues of concern which she might address. Committee members expanded on this topic and the Corporation Counsel agreed to contact Stehling with a summary of the concerns expressed during the discussion.

Discussion and Possible Changes to Rules of the Board:

The Corporation Counsel distributed a draft of issues that could be addressed in the Rules of the Board. (At 10:55 A.M. Vice-Chair Endres continued to conduct the meeting, due to the departure of Chair Krueger because of a previous commitment). Committee members reviewed all issues; the Corporation Counsel will respond to those offered by County Supervisors.

Motion by Stevens, seconded by Fordham to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 8:00 A.M. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 12:20 P.M.

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