Others present: Kerry Beghin, Michelle Koehler, Kathy Schauf, Carol Gasser, Paul Patrie, Bill Orth, Darin Carignan, Pat Carignan
Al Dippel called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Certification
that the open meeting requirement was met. Motion by Bychinski,
second by Fordham to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Motion
by Fordham, second by Wenzel to approve the minutes from previous
meetings.
Motion carried.
None.
None.
Paul Patrie, Stifel Nicolaus, described the opportunity to
refinance existing debt with lower interest rate debt. Based
on current interest rates, savings of around $20,000 per year
could be achieved. Motion by Fordham, second by Bychinski to
proceed with refinancing so long as the savings incurred exceeds
2.50%.
Motion carried.
Bill Orth, Human Services Director, described that the project
social worker position was created eighteen months ago to utilize
new federal revenue to do children's waiver services. The need
continues, and it is estimated that the funding will continue.
Motion by Fordham, second by Wenzel to approve the resolution.
Motion carried.
Darin Carignan, Highway Business Manager, described the wish
to eliminate a patrolman helper and create a skilled laborer.
A skilled laborer position is more versatile, so it would be
helpful to change the vacant patrol helper position. Motion
by Wenzel, second by Bychinski to approve the resolution.
Motion carried.
Withdrawn since bond counsel fees are estimated to be below $10,000.
Update on funding cuts to Child Support.
Land Conservation has unused wage and benefit dollars that
they would like to use for the purchase. Motion by Bychinski,
second by Fordham to transfer these dollars for not more than
$5,000.
Motion carried.
The Environmental Resources Committee has asked that these policies be reviewed so that the segregated funds for the landfill are not arbitrarily used for other County projects. The policies should address when fund balance in general may be reallocated to other uses, not just related to the landfill.
Comments have been received from department heads and incorporated into the draft policy if appropriate. Supervisor Kriegl expressed concern that the draft policy did not provide adequate reporting to the Finance Committee and County Board of bad debts. He also felt there were not adequate mechanisms to trigger warnings that revenues would be falling short. Beghin will poll departments about the amount of bad debt writeoffs they generally have in a year.
Carignan updated the Committee on departmental activities.
Creation of tax bills is nearly complete. Investments were
reviewed. Motion by Bychinski, second by Fordham, to approve
the payment of the Treasurer's invoices in the amount of $1,414.08.
Motion carried.
Carignan explained that the bills would make the second installment
payment of property taxes non-delinquent until its due date
of July 31, instead of delinquent on January 31 if the first
installment is delinquent on January 31. Motion by Wenzel,
second by Fordham to approve the resolution.
Motion carried.
Beghin updated the Committee on activities of the department
for the past month, including upcoming projects and issues.
Motion by Fordham, second by Dippel, to approve the payment
of Accounting invoices in the amount of $1,136.92 and the county
invoices in the amount of $3,319,621.08
Motion carried.
Motion by Bychinski, second by Fordham to adjourn. Next meeting
is December 20, 2005 at 5:40 p.m. to approve the county bills
and refunding debt resolution. Next regularly scheduled Finance
Committee meeting is January 10, 2006 at 8:30 a.m.
Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted: Joan Fordham, Secretary