Sauk County Board of Supervisors

MINUTES

SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  

JULY 21, 2020                                                    

WEST SQUARE BUILDING, 505 BROADWAY, ROOM 326, BARABOO, WI

 

This meeting was open to the public. However, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the public were able to watch the meeting on streaming video which can be found on the County’s webpage at https://www.co.sauk.wi.us/meetings.  It was advised, that no one should attend the meeting if they are experiencing COVID- or flu-like symptoms, have a fever, sore throat or recently experienced a loss of taste or smell.  Masks were encouraged but not required. Social distancing of 6 feet was required.

 

5:45 PM – 6:00 PM:  SUPERVISOR TRAINING                      

Notice was hereby given that the new members of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors were invited to attend a training session for the County Board Room meeting equipment prior to the regular meeting of the County Board. Although a quorum of the County Board may have been present during the training session, it was not be used for any other County business except instructing County Board Supervisors how to operate the meeting equipment. Supervisors attending the training session did not discuss or take any action on any County business during the training session period.

 

SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – REGULAR MEETING

1)  Call to Order and Certify Compliance with Open Meeting Law:  6:03 P.M.

2)  Roll Call.  PRESENT:  (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber.  ABSENT:  (1) Kinsman (Excused).   

Staff present:  Dave Bretl, Interim-Administrative Coordinator; Rebecca Roeker, Interim-Corporation Counsel; Becky Evert, County Clerk and Michelle Commings, Deputy County Clerk.

3)  Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.  Invocation given by Supr. Deitrich.

4)   Adopt the agenda. 

      MOTION (Czuprynko/Eberl) to adopt amended agenda, with the following changes:

      To move Scheduled Appearance of Morgan Mc Arthur, Community Development Educator,

      UW-Madison Extension; Julia Randles, Executive Director at St. Clare Health Care Foundation, re: 2020    

      SCIL Graduate Class – Sauk County Institute of Leadership (SCIL) to August;

      To move Resolution Regarding The Issuance Of Face Masks Requirements Coming Under The Purview Of  

      Local Municipalities Under Their Home Rule Authority to follow communications

      To move item 15C- Tim Lawther, Health Director-Update on Covid-19 in Sauk County, before approval  

      of Resolution Regarding The Issuance Of Face Masks Requirements Coming Under The Purview Of Local 

      Municipalities Under Their Home Rule Authority. 

      Motion carried unanimously.

     

5)  Adopt the minutes.  MOTION (Spencer/Czuprynko) to adopt the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried unanimously.       

6)  General Consent Agenda Items.

LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:

Resolution 94-2020 Resolution Honoring Brenda Schultz For Over 34 Years Of Service To The People Of Sauk County.  MOTION (Gruber/Czuprynko) to approve General Consent Item.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

7)  Public Comment.

      1.  Jamie Bernander, re: Resolution for the county to not order a mask mandate due to home rule  

            authority of individual municipality.

      2.  Bob Prosser, re: Choice.

      3.  Kara Paske, re: Support mandate to not mandate masks.

      4.  Matt Paske, re: Support mask resolution to not mandate.

      5.  Ashley Zirzow, re: Supporting the resolution for the county not to implement a county wide mask  

           mandate.

      6.  Dave Olson, re: Mandate on requirement for wearing masks.

      7.  Diane Deering, re: Supporting the board in not passing a county wide mask mandate.

      8.  Shelly Hooper, re: Masks.

      9.  Mary Dressen, re: No masks.

     10. Gregg Hause, re: Mandating mask.

     11. Dan Pope, re: Virus & mask.

     12. Audrey Pope, re: Against mandate for masks.

     13. Lory Seffrood, re: Outstanding invoices.

     14. Kurt Ihde, re: Masks & COVID.

     15. Alissa McLaughlin Bletsch, re: Mask mandates.

     16. Jim & Ginny Maziarka, re: #17 Resolution 96-2020.

     17. Thomas Terbilcox, re: (Not stated)

     18. Dale Stieve, re: Masks.

     19. Charles Hoch, re: COVID-19 masks.

     20. Aimee Stieve, re: Mask use.

     21. Ashley Nault-Hart, re: Make masks voluntary, not mandatory.

     22. Randy Zeman, re: Masks.

     23. Jean Berlin, re: Corona-virus.

     24. Mike Dempsey, re: Mask impact & impact on Americans With Disabilities Act.

     25. Richard Musser, re:

     26. Darren Deich, re: Masks.

     27. Will Underwood, re: Support measure to no mask mandate.

     28. Scott Larson, re: Masks.

     29. Jake Beard, re: Mask mandate.

    

9)  Communications.  (All communications are attached to Granicus)

      a.  06/18/2020 Letter from Dennis J. Laufenberg, re: Veteran’s Service Office.  

      b.  06/10/2020 Letter from Kurt R. Muchow, Vierbicher, re: Village of Rock Springs- Creation of Tax   

            Increment District No. 2.

       c.  06/22/2020 Email from Nancy Peidelstein, re: Please encourage masks and social distancing.

       d.  06/30/2020 Letter from DNR, re: Stewardship Grant Notification.

       e.  07/13/2020 Email forwarded from Supervisor White Eagle.

       f.  07/09/2020 Email from Dr. Jeffrey Collins, M.D., re: Upcoming COVID-19 committee meeting.

       g.  07/13/2020 Email from Carla Cross, re: Mandatory masks.

       h.  07/12/2020 Email from Dan Anderson, re: Health Freedom.

       i.  07/13/2020 Email Jim & Ginny Maziarka, re: Mask Mandate in our community.

       j.  07/06/2020 Email from American Hospital Association.

       k.  07/13/2020 Email from Rustina Anderson, re: The need for careful consideration before mandating  

            masks.

       l.  07/13/2020 Email from Sarah Chapman, re: No mandatory mask-wearing.

       m. 07/13/2020 Email from Matt Paske, re: Voluntary mask-wearing – Sauk County Board.

       n.  07/14/2020 Email from Naomi Denu, re: Opposition to Mandatory Mask Mandates. 

       o.  07/14/2020 Email from Jamie Bernander, re: No mask mandate please.

       p.  07/14/2020 Email from Kim Hilario, re: No face mask mandate.

       q.  07/15/2020 Email from Betty Ast, re: Face Masks.

       r.  07/15/2020 Email from Lisa Nelson, Walmart Public Affairs, re: Walmart Mask Requirement for  

            Customers Starts Monday, July 20.

       s.  Numerous e-mails sent to County Board Supervisors and Sauk County Clerk.  All were posted to  

            Granicus.  (Hard copies on file)

 

10) Tim Lawther, Health Director - Update on Covid-19 in Sauk County. 

11) Resolution Regarding The Issuance Of Face Masks Requirements Coming Under The Purview Of Local Municipalities Under Their Home Rule Authority.  MOTION (Czuprynko/Spencer).

MOTION (Nelson/Gibson) to amend the Resolution Regarding The Issuance Of Face Masks Requirements Coming Under The Purview Of Local Municipalities Under Their Home Rule Authority, replacing items 1. thru 4. with the following language provided by Supr. Nelson:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session, that

The Sauk County Health Officer is hereby directed to exercise his statutory authority to suppress and

control the Covid-19 outbreak by issuing orders no later than July 24, 2020, which require the wearing of cloth masks or facial coverings in all indoor spaces open to the public in Sauk County. Such orders shall include exceptions for persons with specific medical conditions or disabilities, and shall outline specific circumstances where masks may be removed.

Orders shall remain in force for 60 days unless the Sauk County Health Officer determines that community spread of Covid-19 has been brought under control prior to that time.

Each Municipality within Sauk County may, by a vote of its governing body, create a masking requirement or directive tailored to its specific circumstances which shall supersede the orders issued by the County Health Officer.

MOTION (Gruber/Peper) for the previous question (to end discussion) on Resolution Regarding The Issuance Of Face Masks Requirements Coming Under The Purview Of Local Municipalities Under Their Home Rule Authority.  VOTE:  AYES:  (28) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber.  NAYS:  (2)Dorner and Stehling.  ABSENT: (1) Kinsman (Excused).  Motion carried.

Vote on MOTION (Nelson/Gibson) to amend Resolution Regarding The Issuance Of Face Masks Requirements Coming Under The Purview Of Local Municipalities Under Their Home Rule Authority.  VOTE:  AYES:  (5) Gibson, Reppen, Nelson, Stehling and McAuliffe.  NAYS:  (24) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Schell, Dorner, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Lohr and McCumber.  ABSTAIN: (1) Hazard.  ABSENT: (1) Kinsman (Excused).  Motion failed.

Vote on original MOTION (Czuprynko/Spencer) Resolution Regarding The Issuance Of Face Masks Requirements Coming Under The Purview Of Local Municipalities Under Their Home Rule Authority. VOTE:  AYES:  (23) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Schell, Dorner, Bushweiler, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, Lohr and McCumber.  NAYS:  (7) Rego, Gibson, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Stevens and McAuliffe.  ABSENT: (1)  Kinsman (Excused).  Motion carried.

Chair Mc Cumber called a break at 8:46 P.M.  The meeting resumed at 9:00 P.M.

12) Appointments.

SAUK COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD: 

Carolyne Kotchi-Aslaksen, New Appointment, Citizen Member

(filling unexpired term of Pat Andreessen)

Term expiring 12/31/2021

 

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Jamie Phephles, New Appointment, Citizen Member

Ed Larsen, New Appointment, Citizen Member, Alternate

James Boda, New Appointment, Citizen Member, Alternate

3 year term – 07/21/2020 – 07/18/2023

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL:

Board of Health appointees: 

Supr. Rego & Supr. Klitzke

Term concurrent with Board of Supervisors, expiring 04/18/2022

Term concurrent with the Board of Supervisors, expiring 04/18/2022

MOTION (Czuprynko/Deitrich) to approve all appointments.  VOTE:  AYES:  (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber.  NAYS:  (0).  ABSENT:  (1) Kinsman (Excused).  Motion carried unanimously.

11)  Bills.

a.  Hiawatha Residence Hall invoice.  Bill referred to the Executive & Legislative Committee.

12)  Claims.  None.      

13)  Elections.  None.   

14)  Proclamations.  None.     

15)  Reports – informational, no action required.

a.  Rebecca C. Evert, Sauk County Clerk – Rezoning petitions filed with the office of the Sauk County   

     Clerk as a requirement of Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e):  None.

b.  Tim McCumber, County Board Chair - Report to the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, re: $500.00  

      donation to Beyond Blessed Pantry from the Wisconsin Counties Association on behalf of the host

      county of the Annual WCA Conference.

 

16) Unfinished Business.  None.    

  

17)  New Business.

 EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:

 Resolution- Authorization To Purchase Three Infection Control Robotic Devices Utilizing Grant Funding.  MOTION (Krueger/McAuliffe).  Friendly amendment to add “Subject to approval by the Finance Committee”.  VOTE:  AYES:  (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber.  NAYS:  (0).  ABSENT:  (1) Kinsman (Excused).  Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 95-2020 A Resolution Releasing Mortgages For David A. & Delores E. Leatherberry Living Trust.  MOTION (Czuprynko/Peper).  Lisa Wilson, Director of Land, Resources & Environment Department gave a brief overview of the resolution.  VOTE:  AYES:  (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber.  NAYS:  (0).  ABSENT: (1) Kinsman (Excused).  Motion carried unanimously.

       

Resolution 96-2020 Authorizing Re-Appropriation Of Awarded Community Development Block Grant- Close Funds.  MOTION (Krueger/Czuprynko).  *Requires 2/3 vote.  VOTE:  AYES:  (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber.  NAYS:  (0).  ABSENT: (1) Kinsman (Excused).  Motion carried unanimously.

       

EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Resolution 97-2020 Transferring Contingency Funds To The 2020 Corporation Counsel Department Budget.  MOTION (Czuprynko/Deitrich).  *Requires 2/3 vote.  VOTE:  AYES:  (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber.  NAYS:  (0).  ABSENT: (1) Kinsman (Excused).  Motion carried unanimously.

      

EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE AND LAND RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: 

Resolution 98-2020 Authorizing The Purchase Of Radio Equipment For The Land Resources And Environment Department.  MOTION (Lohr/Polivka).  VOTE:  AYES:  (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber.  NAYS:  (0).  ABSENT: (1) Kinsman (Excused).  Motion carried unanimously.

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Resolution 99-2020 Authorizing Budget Amendments In Response To The COVID-19 Pandemic.  MOTION (Flint/Dorner).  *Requires 2/3 vote.  VOTE:  AYES:  (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber.  NAYS:  (0).  ABSENT:  (1) Kinsman (Excused).  Motion carried unanimously.

 

LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE:

Ordinance 4-2020 An Ordinance Approving A Map Amendment (Rezoning) Of Lands In The Town Of Prairie Du Sac From A Single Family To An Agricultural District Filed Upon Bradley And Michelle Kraemer, Property Owners.  MOTION (McAuliffe/Curry).  VOTE:  AYES:  (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe,  Lohr and McCumber.  NAYS:  (0).  ABSENT:  (1) Kinsman (Excused).  Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to 59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin States Statutes, July 21, 2020.

 

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:

Resolution 100-2020 Ratifying The 2020-June 30, 2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Sauk County And The Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) L241- Sheriff’s Department Sworn Unit. MOTION (Gibson/Detter).  VOTE:  AYES:  (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and  McCumber.  NAYS:  (0).  ABSENT:  (1) Kinsman (Excused).  Motion carried unanimously.

18) Referrals.

19) New Agenda items (no discussion).  Submit in writing or by e-mail new business items to the Administrative Coordinator as soon as possible for Rule III.A. referral.

20)  Adjournment to a date certain: 9:42 P.M.  MOTION (Czuprynko/Klitzke) to adjourn until Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 6:00 P.M.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Michelle A. Commings

Deputy County Clerk

      

       Minutes Approved:  August 18, 2020.

       State of Wisconsin, County of Sauk:  I certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the  

       July 21, 2020 Proceedings of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors.  /s/Rebecca C. Evert,

       Sauk County Clerk.

       Original documents on file @ Office of the Sauk County Clerk West Square Building, 505 Broadway,

       Room #144, Baraboo, WI  53913.  608-355-3286

 

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