Board of Supervisors

DATE: March 17, 2009

West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Room #326, Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913.

• Call to order: 6:00 p.m.

• Compliance with Open Meeting Law.

Chair Krueger announcement: Supervisors Wenzel and Zowin would be arriving late due to prior commitments.

• Roll call: Present: (31) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, *Wenzel, Wiese, *Zowin, Endres and Krueger. ABSENT: (0). (*arrived @ 6:25 p.m.)

• Invocation and pledge of allegiance.

• Approve agenda: Moved (Tollaksen/Carlson). Supervisor Kriegl regarding status of request for written reports of Sauk County Sheriff's Department squad cars involved in accidents. Supervisor Stevens with reply that the Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee is waiting for reports on accidents that took place outside of the Sauk County jurisdiction, and that a report would be forthcoming. Motion carried , with Supervisor Kriegl dissenting.

• Moved (Gaalswyck/Dippel) , to approve minutes of previous session of February 18, 2009, with correction to page 5, item 6, line 4 add: Michelle Koehler, Personnel Director . Motion carried unanimously .

• Scheduled Appearances: None.

• Public Comment:

Audrey Parker, Baraboo, Wisconsin, in opposition to upcoming Facing Our Future meeting, with Richard Longsworth as the keynote speaker, to be held in Reedsburg on March 30, 2009.

• Communications:

E-mail from Mark Steward, Sauk County Planning & Zoning Director, encouraging citizens to attend the Sauk County Vision Conference: Facing Our Future: A Sauk County Community Conversation on Monday, March 30, 2009, in the CAL Center at the Reedsburg Area High School, 1100 S Albert Avenue, Reedsburg, Wisconsin from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Register by calling the UW Extension Office, 608-355-3250; or on line @ the Sauk County Comprehensive Plan web site, www.saukplan.org.

Letter to Marty Krueger, County Board Chair, from Erhard Huettl, President, Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation, regarding Sauk County's continued ownership of the County Mutual, and future proposals for insurance services.

Informational handout from Supervisor Stehling regarding upcoming events @ the River Arts Center (RAC), in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin: March 22, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m., Circle of Vets: WWII vets talk about their time in service; March 22, 2009 @ 2:00 p.m., The Radio Show , live broadcast; and Vintage Americana (1930s and 1940) exhibit until April 9, 2009. Visit sptheatreguild.org and riverartscenter.org.

Supervisor Sinklair, with letter from Rick Raemisch, Secretary of State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, regarding corrections and public safety enhancements that are in the 209-2011 State budget that Governor Doyle introduced on Feb. 17, 2009.

• Bills & Referrals: None.

• Claims: None.

• Appointments:

Re-appointment to Ethics Inquiry Board: Citizen member Attorney James C. Bohl, 3 year term expires 04/17/2012; Re-appointment to Long Term Support Planning Committee: Citizen member Community Action Representative, Susan Tucker 3 year term expires May 01, 2012; Re-appointments to Public Health Board: Citizen members, Stacy Clement, 3 year term expires 4/17/2012; and Amy Delong MD, 3 year term expires 4/17/2012; Re-appointments to Revolving Loan Fund Committee: Citizen members, Attorney Myron La Rowe, Reedsburg, 2 year term expires 04/19/2011 Julie Alibrando, La Valle/Reedsburg area, 2 year term expires 04/19/2011

Thomas Fleming, Baraboo, 2 year term expires 04/19/2011; Re-appointment to Sauk County Development Corporation: Citizen member Melvin Rose, 3 year term expires 04/17/2012; Re-appointments to Sauk County Housing Authority: Citizen members Howard Murphy, 5 year term expires 04/15/2014; and Betty Repka, 5 year term expires

04/15/2014. Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, regarding composition of committees. Moved (Fordham/Bychinski), to approved appointments. Vote: AYE: (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wiese, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (2) Wenzel and Zowin. Motion carried unanimously .

6:25 p.m., Supervisors Wenzel and Zowin arrived.

• Unfinished Business: None.

• Reports, (informational - no action required ) :

Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, rezoning petitions received per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e): Petition #2-2009 Rezoning request, Township of Baraboo,

from RC-35 to Commercial. Filed by Kenneth & Karen Hurtig.

2008 Supervisor Per Diem and Mileage Summary.

Supervisor Endres, Chair, Sauk County Health Care Center Building Committee: Update on status of new Health Care Center building project (power point pictures); Health Care Center Relocation News (handout); and authorizing the Health Care Center Building Committee approve change order requests in excess of $10,000.00.

Supervisor Endres, Vice-Chair, Executive & Legislative Committee: Overview of Committee items regarding Sauk County Drainage Board; Drainage Districts; and notice of National County Government Week May 3-9, 2009, with the theme: Greening Our Future .

Marty Krueger, County Board Chair: Notice of Mid-term Assessment of the County Board to be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m.; and Intergovernmental Meeting to be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009, with the place and time to be announced.

Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator : Update on implementation of Virchow Krause study (handout); and 2010 Sauk County Budget strategic planning (handout).

• Consent Agenda:

LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY:

Resolution 23-09 Commending Bonnie E. Manning for Over Twenty Eight Years of Faithful Service to the People of Sauk County; and Resolution 24-09 Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation. Moved (Montgomery/Stevens), to approve resolutions. Supervisors Montgomery and Wenzel commended Bonnie E. Manning for her service. Vote: AYE: (31) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (0). Motion carried unanimously .

• Resolutions & Ordinances.

AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER:

Resolution 25-09 Implementing Deviated Fixed Route Service In Sauk County. Moved (Huffaker/Bach). Vote: Supervisor Huffaker with overview. AYE: (31) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (0). Motion carried unanimously .

BARABOO RANGE COMMISSION and PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS:

Resolution 26-09 Approving Purchase Of Development Rights Agreement For The Kendall L. Cady and Carla K. Cady Property Pursuant To The Sauk County Baraboo Range Protection Plan. Moved (Ashford/Cassity). Supervisor Ashford with overview, and clarification that fifteen acres not included are not within the Baraboo Range Protection Plan. Discussion regarding end of program; and appraised value.

Vote: AYE: (24) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Huffaker, Kriegl, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin and Krueger. NAY: (7) Bychinski, Haugen, Lehman, Stevens, Tollaksen, Volz and Endres. ABSENT: (0). Motion carried .

Resolution 27-09 Approving Purchase Of Development Rights Agreement For The Darrell R. Klingenmeyer, et al. Property Pursuant To The Sauk County Baraboo Range Protection Plan. Moved (Ashford/Gaalswyk). Supervisor Ashford with overview. Vote: AYE: (25) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, and Krueger. NAY: (6) Bychinski, Haugen, Stevens, Tollaksen, Volz and Endres. ABSENT: (0). Motion carried .

Resolution 28-09 Approving Purchase Of Development Rights Agreement For The Richard J. Heinzen Property Pursuant To The Sauk County Baraboo Range Protection Plan. Moved (Ashford/Netzinger). Supervisor Ashford with overview. Discussion regarding process for closing the Baraboo Range Protection Plan program; and enforcement of Baraboo Range Protection Plan. Chair Krueger referred issues of closing the Baraboo Range Protection Plan program; and enforcement of Baraboo Range Protection Plan to the Corporation Counsel, and to the Baraboo Range Commission and Planning, Zoning & Land Records; and noted Executive & Legislative Committee can discuss. Vote: AYE: (24) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Huffaker, Kriegl, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin and Krueger. NAY: (7) Bychinski, Haugen, Lehman, Stevens, Tollaksen, Volz and Endres. ABSENT: (0). Motion carried .

Resolution 29-09 Approving Purchase Of Development Rights Agreement For The James M. Halbach Property Pursuant To The Sauk County Baraboo Range Protection Plan. Moved (Ashford/Gaalswyk). Supervisor Ashford with overview. Discussion clarifying home on the 5 acres excluded can be torn down and rebuilt. Vote: AYE: (22) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Huffaker, Kriegl, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Wenzel, Wiese and Zowin. NAY: (9) Bychinski, Haugen, Lehman, Meister, Stevens, Tollaksen, Volz, Endres and Krueger. ABSENT: (0). Motion carried .

EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE:

Resolution 30-09 Authorizing Reimbursement for Attendance at the Legislative Conference. Moved (Endres/Ashford). Supervisor Endres regarding value of conference. Alene Kleczek, Acting Corporation Counsel, with opinion that County policy does allow authorizing reimbursement after date of attendance. Vote: AYE: (24) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Montgomery, Netzinger, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Volz, Wenzel, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (7) Borleske, Hartje, Meister, Posewitz, Sinklair, Tollaksen and Wiese. ABSENT: (0). Motion carried .

Resolution 30A-09 Authorizing Reimbursement For Attendance At The Comprehensive Planning Public Participation Forum. Moved (Zowin/Ashford). Supervisor Zowin with overview. Discussion in support of, and in opposition to resolution. Mark Steward, Planning & Zoning Director, regarding the Sauk County Vision Conference: Facing Our Future: A Sauk County Community Conversation , with Richard Longsworth as the keynote speaker. Per Supervisor Carlson's request, Chair Krueger stated a report would be given at the next County Board meeting on April 21, 2009. Vote: AYE: (22) Ashford, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Montgomery, Netzinger, Sprecher, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (9) Alexander, Bach, Hartje, Meister, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stevens, Tollaksen and Volz. ABSENT: (0). Motion carried .

HEALTH CARE CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE:

Resolution 31-09 Delegating Construction Project Oversight To The Health Care Center Building Committee. Moved (Endres/Carlson). Discussion regarding change orders in relation to the budget established for this building project. At the request of Supervisor Meister, Chair Krueger requested the Health Care Center Building Committee to report to the County Board the cost of change orders.

Motion (Kriegl/Lehman), to amend the resolution, paragraph six, by replacing "approve changes in excess of $10,000.00" with "approve changes up to $100,000.00. Discussion regarding same.

Motion (Kriegl/Sinklair), to amend the motion to amend to change "$100,000.00" to "$20,000.00". Discussion regarding same. Vote on motion to amend the motion to amend to change "$100,000.00" to "$20,000.00": AYE: (10) Haugen, Kriegl, Lehman, Sinklair, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wiese and Zowin. NAY: (21) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Huffaker, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sprecher, Stehling, Wenzel, Endres and Krueger. ABSENT: (0). Motion failed

Vote on motion (Kriegl/Lehman), to amend the resolution, paragraph six, by replacing "approve changes in excess of $10,000.00" with "approve changes up to $100,000.00: AYE: (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (1) Montgomery. ABSENT: (0). Motion to amend carried .

Motion (Bychinski/Tollaksen), for the previous question (to end discussion). Vote on motion to for the previous question: AYE: (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Lehman, Meister, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (4) Gaalswyk, Kriegl, Montgomery and Sinklair. ABSENT: (0). Motion for the previous question carried .

Vote on resolution, as amended: AYE: (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (2) Kriegl and Tollaksen. ABSENT: (0). Resolution, as amended, carried .

HIGHWAY & PARKS:

Resolution 32-09 Request To Accept Bid For Two (2) Fourteen Yard Dump Bodies With PTO Hydraulic Systems Moved (Meister/Hartje). Supervisors Meister and Hartje with overview. Vote: AYE: (31) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (0). Motion carried unanimously .

Resolution 33-09 Request To Accept Bid For Two (2) Five Yard Dump Bodies With PTO Hydraulic Systems. Moved (Hartje/Volz). Supervisor Hartje with overview. Vote: AYE: (31) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (0). Motion carried unanimously .

PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS:

Resolution 34-09 Authorizing Reimbursement For Attendance At The Emerging Issues In Wind and Renewable Energy Seminar. Moved (Netzinger/Dippel). Supervisor Netzinger with overview. Vote: AYE: (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (1) Tollaksen. ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Lehman. ABSENT: (0). Motion carried .

Ordinance 35-09 Petition 14-2008 Amending Chapter 7 Sauk County Zoning

Ordinance Replacing The Terms Building Inspector With Zoning Administrator, Building Permit With Land Use Permit And Extending The Valid Dates Of A Landuse Permit From (Two) 2 Years To (Four) 4 Years, AND Amending Chapter 22 Sauk County Land Division and Subdivision Regulations Ordinance to Define Access Easement, Redefine Street and Lot Access/Frontage Requirements. Moved (Cassity/Netzinger). Supervisors Cassity and Netzinger with overview. Discussion regarding same.

Motion (Stevens/Alexander), to amend the ordinance by deleting from Chapter 22.22(3): "The aforementioned thirty (30) day period may, at the Zoning Administrator's option, be extended from the date of receipt of the requested supplemental information." Discussion regarding same. Alene Kleczek, Acting Corporation Counsel, stated options under State Statues, Section 59.69(5) are: act on as is; reject; or return to Committee, which would require a new public hearing. Discussion in support of, and in opposition to returning to Committee. Supervisor Cassity stated the issue regarding the above motion to amend would be looked at and brought back to the Board. Supervisor Netzinger recommended Board members contact a Committee member with any issues related to changes to Chapters 7 and 22, as the Committee will be reviewing further possible changes.

Vote on motion to amend: AYE: (10) Cassity, Dippel, Hartje, Haugen, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stevens, Tollaksen, Volz and Endres. NAY: (21) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Sprecher, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (0). Motion to amend failed .

Supervisor Volz requested to go on record as being opposed to the ordinance because the Township of Delton zoning laws already cover these issues.

Vote on original ordinance: AYE: (23) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, and Krueger. NAY: (8) Hartje, Haugen, Meister, Montgomery, Stevens, Tollaksen, Volz and Endres. ABSENT: (0). Ordinance carried . Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è 59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes, March 17, 2009.

PROPERTY & RESOURCE:

Resolution 36-09 Authorization To Contract With Technology Solutions Group Inc. To Complete Phone System Upgrades and Move & Install The Health Care Center System. Moved (Hartje/Montgomery). Supervisor Hartje with overview. Discussion regarding move in relation to telephones/communications. Vote: AYE: (31) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (0). Motion carried unanimously .

REVOLVING LOAN FUND:

Resolution 37-09 Approving Community Development Block Grants Flood Relief Small Business. Moved (Bychinski/Stevens). Supervisor Bychinski with overview. Discussion regarding eligibility requirements. Vote: AYE: (31) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (0). Motion carried unanimously .

UW EXTENSION, ARTS & CULTURE:

Resolution 38-09 Adding The Former Fred W. Kohlmeyer/Klondike Truck Property To The Sauk County Landmarks Registry Designation. Moved (Tollaksen/Wiese). Supervisor Wiese with presentation of the Klondike truck history (handout). Vote: AYE: (31) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Cassity, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Sprecher, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (0). Motion carried unanimously .

• Motion (Tollaksen/Alexander) to adjourn until Tuesday, April 21, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously .

• Adjournment: 9:13 p.m.

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