DATE:
Monday, November 2, 2009
TIME: 8:00 A.M.
PLACE:
Sauk County West Square Building
Room #213
505 Broadway
Baraboo, WI
Members Present: Krueger, Stevens, Wenzel, Endres, and Fordham
Others Present: K. Schauf, B. Mielke, A. Kleczek, S. Pate, E. Borleske, N. Ladas, P. Murrey, G. Gerdman, S. Muchow, R. Reynolds, L. Geoghegan, D. Blakeslee, A. Green, M. Steward, B. Simmert, L. Haugen, C. Davis, J. Ashford and news media representative.
Chair Krueger called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meetings Law was verified.
Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Stevens to approve the amended, amended agenda; Chair Krueger noted item #8, consideration of a resolution opposing AB-145, has been pulled.
Motion carried.
Supervisor Endres asked that the following correction be made to the October 11, 2009 meeting minutes: Approximately $600,000 YTD revenue has been received from the operation of Pod A in the Sauk County jail. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to approve the minutes of the October 6 and 22 (as corrected), 2009 meetings.
Motion carried.
Roger Reynolds, a Sauk County resident living near Lone Rock, expressed concerns regarding the Sauk County Drainage Board and distributed copies of emails and letters concerning same. Mr. Reynolds indicated he did not wish to be considered for an appointment to the Board and summarized his main concerns as being: the five (5) member composition of the Board, working with the Sauk County Treasurer, and submission of reports for archiving.
Chair Krueger distributed copies of the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) 2010 dues statement.
County Comprehensive Planning Update:
Mark Steward, Planning and Zoning Director and staff, along with several members of the Comprehensive Steering Committee, updated Committee members on the status of the County Comprehensive Plan. It was noted maps provided in the Plan meet statutory requirements. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Fordham to recommend forwarding the Plan to the County Board for approval at the December 15, 2009 meeting. Motion carried with Supervisor Endres supporting forwarding the Plan for consideration only.
K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, advised initial information on this matter indicated the need for Sauk County to be a co-applicant; however, has since learned this may no longer be required. The purpose of the grant would be to assist in drainage operations in the Spring Green area. S. Muchow, Highway Commissioner, stated the Highway & Parks Committee is in favor of assisting in any way possible, but expressed concerns that drainage not be diverted inappropriately. Schauf will monitor the situation and noted if Sauk County is required to be an applicant, a request will be forthcoming.
B. Mielke, County Clerk, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Wenzel to receive the report and approve vouchers in the amount of $2,170.67. Motion carried.
A. Kleczek, Corporation Counsel, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Stevens to receive the report and approve vouchers in the amount of $1,240.81.
Motion carried.
K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Endres, seconded by Stevens to receive the report and approve vouchers in the amount of $1,091.80.
Motion carried.
Chair Krueger presented his monthly report and distributed copies of memorandums from the Office of the Corporation Counsel and WCA dealing with presentation of the county budget; reaffirming Sauk County's practice is appropriate and legal.
Chair Krueger noted his intent to recommend appointment of the following individuals to this committee: Donna Stehling, Kelly Felton, Gene Dalhoff, Robert Janke, Christine Koenecke, Frank Brey, William Stehling, Bridgett Flood, Mary Prem, and Dale Hottmann. The Committee will serve without benefit of per diem or mileage (additional members may be forthcoming). Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to advance the foregoing names to the County Board for consideration at the November 10, 2009 meeting; if additional names are added, a special meeting of the E&L Committee will be held prior to the start of the Board session.
Motion carried.
S. Pate, MIS Director, presented a verbal monthly report and list of bills for his department. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to receive the report and approve vouchers in the amount of $44,386.42.
Motion carried.
Draft copies of the resolution were distributed and reviewed. Motion by Endres, seconded by Stevens to forward the resolution to the County Board for consideration at the November 10, 2010 meeting.
Motion carried.
The Corporation Counsel distributed a handout detailing the process to expand a drainage board from three (3) to five (5) members and further explained the County's role in this matter, noting this is not a County committee and therefore the County plays a limited role in its creation and function. Supervisor Stevens advised the Drainage Board had adopted a rule to increase its membership and has not officially notified the Court, but intends to do so. Discussion followed regarding the procedure used to increase the Sauk County Drainage Board's membership. Motion by Endres, seconded by Wenzel to ask the UW Extension, Arts, and Culture Committee to place the following item on their next meeting agenda: Consider recommendation to appoint two (2) additional members to the Sauk County Drainage Board.
Mr. Roger Reynolds requested permission to address the Committee. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Wenzel to allow Mr. Reynolds to speak. Motion carried. Mr. Reynolds expressed concerns outlined in Chapters 88.08 (Costs in drainage proceedings) and 88.33 (Drainage project may be stopped prior to organization of district). Discussion continued regarding assessment issues and possible CDBG funding.
Original motion carried.
Motion by Endres, seconded by Stevens to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 8:00 A.M. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 10:10 A.M.
Respectfully submitted: Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk/Secretary