DATE: Tuesday, June 2, 2009; 8:00 A.M.
Sauk County West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Room 213, Baraboo, WI
Members Present: Krueger, Endres, Stevens, Fordham, and Wenzel
Others Present: K. Schauf, A. Kleczek, B. Mielke, S. Pate, and S. Bach
Chairperson Krueger called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. and certified compliance with the Open Meeting Law.
Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to approve the agenda, as amended, for today's meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Fordham, seconded by Wenzel to approve the minutes of the May 5 regular and
May 19, 2009 special meetings. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
None
Communications:
K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, reminded Committee members of the need to designate a member of the Committee to serve on the Capital Improvement Project Team.
Chair Krueger distributed copies of a survey of Wisconsin counties he received dealing with per diem, mileage, and reimbursement rates for County Board Supervisors.
Consideration of Resolution Honoring Halsey Sprecher for Years of Service:
Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Endres to recommend forwarding the resolution honoring former Board member Halsey Sprecher to the County Board for consideration at the June 16, 2009 meeting. Motion carried.
Denial of Claim of KeramyFunmaker:
A. Kleczek, Corporation Counsel, explained circumstances leading up to this claim. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Wenzel to recommend forwarding a resolution denying the claim to the Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee, and subsequently the County Board, for consideration at the June 16, 2009 meeting. Motion carried.
Consideration of Appropriate Additional Action in Regard to the State Budget:
Chair Krueger indicated he has received correspondence on numerous occasions from various sources urging him to contact members of the legislature in support or opposition to certain provisions of the state budget. Discussion followed and Committee members agreed to support the Wisconsin Counties Association's (WCA) general lobbying efforts on behalf of Sauk County.
Update on Badger and Possible Recommendation of bylaws Relative to Oversight Commission:
Supervisor Wenzel updated the Committee on recent meetings of the Badger Interim Oversight & Management Commission (BIOMC), specifically noting his involvement and need to chair several subcommittee meetings, due to by-law requirements. Discussion followed with a motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to authorize a change in the by-laws of the BIOMC to allow non-commission members to chair committee meetings. The Corporation Counsel verified this action does not require approval by the full County Board. Motion carried.
Possible Closed Session Pursuant to Wis. Stat. S. 19.85(1)(g), Conferring with Legal Counsel for the Governmental Body who is Rendering Oral or Written Advice Concerning Strategy to be Adopted by the Body with Respect to Litigation in Which it is or is Likely to Become Involved: Village of Plain v. Sauk County CS No. 09CV315:
Motion by Endres, seconded by Stevens to go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat S. 19.85(1)(g), conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved: Village of Plain v. Sauk County CS No. 09CV315 and allow the following individuals to remain: Schauf, Kleczek, & Mielke. Roll call vote was taken on the motion with the following results: AYE: (5) Krueger, Stevens, Endres, Wenzel, and Fordham. Motion carried and the Committee went into closed session at 8:20 A.M. At 9:50 A.M. the Committee returned to open session.
MIS:
Steve Pate, MIS Director, presented his monthly report, programmatic evaluation and discussion, 2010 Form 1, and bills in the amount of $22,599.88 for review. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Endres to receive the foregoing, as presented. Motion carried.
Pate reported receiving a donation request from St. Joseph's School in Baraboo for used County computers. Discussion and review of the County's donation policy followed with a motion by Wenzel, seconded by Endres to approve the donation, as equipment becomes available. Motion carried.
Pate gave a demonstration of the new and improved Sauk County web site to Committee members.
County Clerk:
Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk, presented her monthly report (including GAB information on true, early voting), programmatic evaluation and discussion, 2010 Form 1 and list of bills in the amount of $2,292.90 for review. Motion by Stevens, seconded by Endres to receive the foregoing, as presented. Motion carried. Mielke reported on the response and number of signed SVRS MOU's returned; she and the Chair will draft a reminder letter to outstanding municipalities, as needed. -2-
Corporation Counsel:
Alene Kleczek, Corporation Counsel, presented her monthly report, programmatic evaluation and discussion, 2010 Form 1 and list of bills in the amount of 2,097.72 for review. A discussion on prosecution of civil court violations followed. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to receive the foregoing, as presented. Motion carried.
Administrative Coordinator:
Kathy Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, presented her monthly report, programmatic evaluation and discussion, 2010 Form 1 and list of bills in the amount of $3.87 for review. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Endres to receive the foregoing, as presented. Motion carried. A brief discussion on debt refinancing took place with Supervisor Steve Bach.
Motion by Endres, seconded by Fordham to postpone item #15(d), follow-up consideration and discussion of staff training and Board relations, until the next, regular meeting. Motion carried.
County Board Chair:
Chair Krueger reported:
* Vice-Chair Endres represented Sauk County at the HCC Volunteer Breakfast.
* Attendance at the WIRED Leadership Caucus.
* Vacancies on the Board of Adjustment.
* Vacancy in County Board Supervisor District #26.
Updates:
County Comprehensive Planning:
The Administrative Coordinator and Board Chair updated Committee members on progress to date, noting a considerable amount of work remains to be done, however the project is on schedule.
Drainage District:
Supervisor Stevens reported:
* Issues relating to the statutory reference of "annual flooding" may be of concern.
* Considerable debt has been incurred; repayment could be an issue.
* Water level in Baaken's pond has been lowered.
* Recent FEMA grant money may have an impact.
* Verification that the district can be formed, with assessment powers, needs to occur before any work is begun.
Motion by Endres, seconded by Stevens to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting for Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 8:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 12:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk/Secretary