Board of Supervisors

DATE: April 15, 2003

The adjourned session of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Endres in County Board Room #326 of the West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Baraboo, Wisconsin.

Compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.

Roll call was taken, with all present except McAuliffe.

The invocation and pledge of allegiance were given.

Moved by Carlson, seconded by Dippel, to approve the amended, amended agenda for today's session. Motion carried unanimously.

Supervisor Kriegl noted a correction to the minutes of March 18, 2003 Sauk County Board of Supervisors: page 6, 2nd paragraph regarding amendment to Ordinance #30-04, his vote should have been under "nayes", instead of "no vote recorded".

Supervisor Lombard noted a correction to the minutes of March 18, 2003 Sauk County Board of Supervisors: page 6, 2nd paragraph regarding amendment to Ordinance #3-04, her vote should have been under "ayes", instead of "no vote recorded".

Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted a correction to the minutes of March 18, 2003 Sauk County Board of Supervisors: page 6, 2nd paragraph, "1890" was corrected to "1980".

Moved by Earl, seconded by Schmitz, to approve the minutes of the previous session as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

SCHEDULED APPEARANCES:

Supervisor Burri: Legislative update.
Gene Wiegand, Administrative Coordinator: Update on County issues.
Lester Wiese, introduced former Alice in Dairyland Sheri Hicken, who gave a presentation of her duties & experiences as the 2001/2003 Alice in Dairyland.
Leonard Koehnen, of Koehnen & Associates, gave a presentation of findings of Communications Equipment Review.
Karna Hanna, Executive Director of the Sauk County Development Corporation, gave an overview of their 2000-2003 Strategic Plan, and 2002 Annual Report.
Marcus Gumz was not in attendance.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

The public was given an opportunity to comment, with no response.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted receipt of a letter from State of Wisconsin DNR, regarding H & H Approval & Assignment of the Hazard Rating for the Plain Honey Creek #4 Dam, Field File No. 56.31, Sauk County.

Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted receipt of a letter from Village of West Baraboo, giving notice a public hearing was held on April 3, 2003, @ 6:00 p.m. , to consider the petition for a conditional use permit for signs for Walgreen's filed by MRED (Baraboo) Associates.

Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted receipt of a letter from Village of West Baraboo, giving notice a public hearing was held on April 9, 2003, regarding Sign Ordinance for the Village of West Baraboo Zoning Code.

Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted receipt of a letter from the US Department of the Army, BAAP, regarding C & D Waste Landfill Expansion Project @ the Badger Army Ammunition Plant (BAAP).

Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted receipt of a letter from Sheryl Albers, 50th Assembly District State Representative, regarding loss of land to tribal ownership.

Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, read a letter of notice of retirement from Manny H. Bolz, Captain - field Service Division in the Sauk County Sheriff's Department.

APPOINTMENTS:

Confirmation of appointment of Tom Giemer to replace Joe Wankerl the Campus Commission. Moved by Montgomery, seconded by Williams, to confirm appointment. Motion carried unanimously.
Confirmation of appointment of Stacy Clement, Reedsburg, to replace Sharon Vierbicher on the Board of Health, term expires April 18, 2006. Moved by Borleske, seconded by Lehman, to confirm appointment. Motion carried unanimously.
Confirmation of re-appointment of Dr. Thomas Midthun to the Board of Health, term expires April 18, 2006. Moved by White, seconded by Alexander, to confirm appointment. Motion carried unanimously.
Confirmation of re-appointment of Herman Tschudy to the Sauk County Housing Authority, term expires April 16, 2008. Moved by Cassity, seconded by Giebel, to confirm appointment. Motion carried unanimously.

BILLS & REFERRALS: None

CLAIMS: None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS: None

REPORTS:

Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk gave a report of Re-Zoning petitions received, per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e)1:

Petition #9-03: Rezoning from a Resource Conservancy (RC-5) to a Commercial Zoning Designation, filed by Carl Mundth, Township of Excelsior.
Petition #10-03: Rezoning from a Resource Conservancy (RC-35) to an Agricultural Zoning Designation, filed by Margaret Sprecher, Township of Spring Green.
Petition #11-03: Zoning text change Amending Section 8.06 of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances to allow a 25 foot setback from a Class A Highway, filed by City of Reedsburg, Township of Reedsburg.
Petition #12-03: Comprehensive Development Plan, filed by Township of Franklin.

2. Accounting - Report on 2002 Supervisor Per Diem and Mileage Summary.

RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

Resolution No. 56-03 by the AGRICULTURE, EXTENSION, EDUCATION & LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Approving Farmland Preservation Program Applications. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Bernien. Vote totals: AYES: (29) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Zowin. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried unanimously.

At 7:45 p.m. moved by Bychinski, seconded by Wenzel, to go into closed session - Pursuant to Wis. Stat. S. 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically to review an offer and consider the approval of a purchase and relocation payment as a part of the White Mound Dam Rehabilitation Project. Vote total on motion to go into closed session: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion to go into closed session carried unanimously.
Closed session to include: All members of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors; Gene Wiegand, Administrative Coordinator; Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel; Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk; Patricia A. Van Oosten, Lead Deputy Sauk County Clerk; and Joe Van Berkel, County Conservationist.
At 8:05 p.m. the Board reconvened in open session immediately following closed session discussion.

Resolution No. 57-03 by the AGRICULTURE, EXTENSION, EDUCATION & LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Authorizing Acquisition of Certain Real Property for the White Mound Dam Rehabilitation Project. Moved by Schmitz, seconded by Bernien. Discussion followed regarding eligible costs, and confirmation that Sauk County would retain money if the property was sold in the future. Vote totals: AYES: (23) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Stoeckmann, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (7) Lehman, Borleske, Montgomery, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, and Haugen. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried.

Resolution No. 58-03 by the BARABOO RANGE COMMISSION, and PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE Approving Purchase of Development Rights Agreement for the Neil D. And Susan J. Dettwiler Property Pursuant to the Sauk County Baraboo Range Protection Plan. Moved by Ashford, seconded by Wiese. Discussion followed regarding appraisal procedures, and expressions of support and opposition to the Baraboo Range Protection Plan.

Motion by Giebel, second by Stevens, to call a question. Vote totals on motion to call a question: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (1) White. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried.

Vote totals on resolution: AYES: (17) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bernien, Dippel, Earl, Ashford, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (13) Lehman, Bychinski, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, and Netzinger. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried.

Resolution No. 59-03 by the BARABOO-SAUK COUNTY U.W. CAMPUS COMMISSION Honoring Joseph Wankerl. Moved by Schmitz, seconded by Montgomery. Vote totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Wiese. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution No. 60-03 by the EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Authorizing County Supervisors Attendance at the Annual NACo Conference 2003. Moved by Stoeckmann, seconded by Zowin. Discussion followed regarding cost to attend the conference. Vote totals: AYES: (26) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Earl, Ashford, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (4) Burri, Haugen, Stevens, and Schmitz. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried.

Resolution No. 61-03 by the EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Expressing Support for the Purchase of Certain Properties in the Town of Merrimac on Lake Wisconsin for Park, Recreation, and Conservation Space. Moved by Dippel, seconded by Volz. Discussion followed in support and in opposition of resolution, and regarding funding. Vote totals: AYES: (27) Zowin, Kriegl, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (3) Meister, Hartje, and Stevens. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried.

Resolution No. 62-03 by the EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Expressing Support for Senate Bill 15, Creating a Joint Survey Committee on State Mandates and Required Funding of State Mandates. Moved by Alexander, seconded by Carlson.

Moved by Kriegl, seconded by Stoeckmann, to postpone resolution to May 20, 2003 to allow for further study. Vote totals on motion to postpone: AYES: (5) Kriegl, Stoeckmann, Earl, Schmitz, and White. NAYES: (25) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Ashford, Stevens, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion to postpone failed.

Vote totals on resolution: AYES: (28) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (2) Stoeckmann, and White. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried.

Resolution No. 63-03 by the EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Urging the Governor of the State of Wisconsin to Support Sauk County and the Town of Delton in Opposing the Acquisition of Additional Land in Trust by the United States Government for the Benefit of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Moved by Giebel, seconded by Williams. Discussion followed regarding negotiations in relation to trust lands, opposition and support of resolution.

Moved by Cassity, seconded by Meister, to call a question. Vote totals of motion to call a question: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (1) Alexander. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion to call a question carried.

Vote totals on resolution: AYES: (26) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (4) Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, and Alexander. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Resolution carried.

Resolution No. 64-03 by the FINANCE COMMITTEE Designating Unreserved Funds as of December 31, 2002. Moved by Carlson, seconded by Netzinger. Discussion followed regarding carrying over of funds. Vote totals: AYES: (29) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Zowin. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried.

Resolution No. 65-03 by the FINANCE COMMITTEE and TRANSPORTATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE Authorizing Loan to Tri-County Airport for Construction of a New Hangar. Moved by Zowin, seconded by Meister. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution No. 66-03 by the HEALTH CARE CENTER COMMITTEE and FINANCE COMMITTEE and PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Authorization to Eliminate One (1) Full Time Ward Clerk Position and Create One (1) Full Time Nursing Administrative Assistant Position. Moved by Stoeckmann, seconded by Borleske. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution No. 67-03 by the LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Authorization to Increase Civil Process Fees by the Sauk County Sheriff Effective May 1, 2003. Moved by Wenzel, seconded by Carlson. Vote totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (1) White. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried.

Resolution No. 68-03 by the PLANNING, ZONING, AND LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE and MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE Authorizing the Planning, Zoning & Land Records Committee and the Management Information Systems, M.I.S. Committee to Enter Into Contract for the Wisconsin Land Information Program Grant Agreement Between SAUK COUNTY and STATE OF WISCONSIN LAND INFORMATION BOARD. Moved by White, seconded by Schmitz. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance No. 69-03 by the PLANNING, ZONING, AND LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE Rezoning of Certain Lands in the Town of Reedsburg from Exclusive Agriculture Zoning District to an Agricultural Zoning District and filed by Eugene Hackbarth, Applicant. Moved by Borleske, seconded by Wiese. Vote totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (1) Wenzel. ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried.

Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è 59.69(5)(e)(6), of the Wisconsin State Statutes, April 15, 2003.

Resolution No. 70-03 by the PLANNING, ZONING, AND LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE Rezoning of Certain Lands in the Town of Delton from an Agricultural Zoning District to a Single Family Residential Zoning District requested by Donald Gerdes. Moved by Cassity, seconded by Earl. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution No. 71-03 by the PLANNING, ZONING, AND LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE Rezoning of Certain Lands in the Town of Delton from a Commercial Zoning District to a Single Family Residential Zoning District requested by David & Inger Clemens. Moved by Wiese, seconded by Giebel. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution No. 72-03 by the PLANNING, ZONING, AND LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE Amendment to the Town of Delton Planning and Zoning Ordinance, Single Family Residential District, Section 8.02 7.B. and Section 8.04 1.A.ii. Moved by Sprecher, seconded by Cassity. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Dippel, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) McAuliffe. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lehman, seconded by Meister, to adjourn until 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2003. Motion carried unanimously.

The County Board adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by: Patricia A. Van Oosten

Lead Deputy County Clerk

Original resolutions, ordinances, or other written material pertaining to this meeting of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, may be viewed at the office of the Sauk County Clerk during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, Sauk County West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Room #144, Baraboo, Wi 53913.