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 Dippel.
The invocation and pledge of allegiance were given.
Moved by Giebel, seconded by Carlson, to approve the agenda for today's session, as mailed. Motion carried unanimously.
Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted corrections to the August 19, 2003 minutes: under vote totals for ABSENT, change "Alexander" to "Wiese". Moved by Stevens, seconded by Bychinski, to approve the minutes of the previous session as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
SCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The public was given an opportunity to comment, with the following response:
Supervisor Montgomery, in opposition to proposed cuts to the Sheriff's Department 2004 Budget.
Deborah Check, employed with the Sauk County Health Care Center, in opposition to proposed cuts to the Sauk County Health Care Center Department.
Kari Olstadt, employed with the Sauk County Health Care Center, in opposition to proposed cuts to the Sauk County Health Care Center Department 2004 Budget.
John Peterson, employed with the Sauk County Health Care Center, in opposition to proposed cuts to the Sauk County Health Care Center Department 2004 Budget
Vickie Schroeder, employed with the Sauk County Health Care Center, in opposition to proposed cuts to the Sauk County Health Care Center Department.
Kenneth Vertein, Delegate for the Conservation Congress, in opposition to proposed deletion of budget request for 2004.
Beverly Vaillancourt, representing the Sauk County Library Board, in opposition to proposed cuts to the Sauk County Library Board.
Gail Johnson, resident of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, in opposition to proposed cuts in library funding.
Lou Ann Ward, representing the Baraboo Public Library Board of Trustees, in opposition to proposed cuts to library financing.
Supervisor Carlson, in opposition to proposed cuts to the Sauk County Health Care Center.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Chair Endres noted receipt of a memorandum to all Supervisors from Dave Tremble, Land Preservation Specialist/Planner in the Sauk County Planning & Zoning Department, regarding the Baraboo Range Protection Program Purchase of Development Rights for the John and Donna Taapken property in the Town of Freedom
Chair Endres noted receipt of a letter from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, giving notice of transfer of 19.62 acres of land in the Town of La Valle for the La Valle mill pond. The letter was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Land Records Committee.
Chair Endres noted receipt of a resolution from Adams County regarding protecting groundwater resources. The resolution was referred to the Agriculture, Extension, Education and Land Conservation Committee.
Chair Endres noted receipt of letters from employees in the Housekeeping Department at the Sauk County Health Care Center; Bridget Reilly, RN; Helen Palm; Patty Dix; and Ron Birdd, in opposition to proposed cuts to the Health Care Center 2004 Budget. The letters were referred to the Health Care Center Committee.
Chair Endres noted receipt of a letter from the City of Baraboo in opposition to proposed cuts to the 2004 Sauk County Budget in relation to County Transport of Chapter 51 individuals; and library services. The letter was referred to the Law Enforcement and Judiciary Committee.
Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted receipt of the Feasibility Report Expansion of Landfill Capacity Project Badger Army Ammunition Plant prepared for the US Army by the Olin Corporation in July of 2003.
Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted receipt of a resolution from Iowa County Petitioning the Wisconsin Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid by the Tri-County Airport Commission - Sauk, Richland and Iowa Counties, Wisconsin.
Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted receipt of a resolution from the Village of West Baraboo, Approving the Highway 12 Corridor Growth Management Plan per the Implementation Agreement Between the State of Wisconsin and Sauk County Regarding the Memorandum of Agreement for US Highway 12.
Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted receipt of a letter from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, giving notice of the proposed State purchase of 5.03 acres of land for the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway in the Town of Troy.
Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted receipt of a resolution from the Town of Excelsior, Supporting a Host Community Agreement be Negotiated Between Sauk County and the Town of Excelsior For the Solid Waste Facility.
Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted receipt of a letter from Joan and Robert Weiss, in support of concert series in Witwen Park.
Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, noted receipt of a letter from Dale G. Sprecher, in support of Witwen concerts at the Campground.
Beverly J. Mielke, read a letter from the City of Baraboo, in opposition to proposed cuts to the 2004 Sauk County Budget in relation to County Transport of Chapter 51 individuals; and library services.
APPOINTMENTS:
BILLS & REFERRALS: None.
CLAIMS: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Resolution No. 119-03 by the PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE Accepting Bids and Authorizing the Planning, Zoning and Land Records Committee to Enter into Contract for Perpetuation of Monumentation and Survey Coordinate Acquisition In the Townships of Bear Creek and Washington. Moved by Wiese, seconded by Williams. Chad Hendee, Acting Corporation Counsel, clarified one of the bid requirements was that there was to be no contracting out of any of the project, and that the low bid was not considered because it did include contracting out of part of the project. Vote totals: AYES: (25) Zowin, Kriegel, Meister, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Williams, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (5) Hartje, Volz, Lombard, Burri, and Netzinger. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
Motion carried.
Resolution No. 124-03 by the PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE Authorizing Issuance of Quit Claim Deed to Certain Lands in the Town of Ironton to the Town of Ironton. Moved by Cassity, seconded by Volz. Supervisor Lehman clarified this property is an unusable parcel that the Town of Ironton agreed to purchase for $1.00. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
REPORTS:
RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:
Resolution No. 127-03 by the ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Proclaiming October 2003 as National Arts and Humanities Month. Moved by Carlson, seconded by Williams. At the request of Supervisor Carlson, Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, read letters of appreciation from Joan and Robert Weiss, and from Dale G. Sprecher for the concert series at Witwen Park. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 128-03 by the BARABOO RANGE COMMISSION Approving the Purchase of Development Rights Agreement for the John D. & Donna J. Taapken Property Pursuant to the Sauk County Baraboo Range Protection Plan. (Appraised Value Documentation available for review in the Office of the County Clerk). Moved by Alexander, seconded by Ashford. Discussion followed in support of, and in opposition to development rights agreements. Chad Hendee, Acting Corporation Counsel, addressed the Board regarding Development Rights Agreement contracts, and liability; and clarified the purpose of this resolution is to agree, or disagree if this agreement meets contract requirements. Vote totals: AYES: (18) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bernien, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (12) Lehman, Bychinski, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Schmitz, Carlson, and Netzinger. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
Motion carried.
Resolution No. 129-03 by the ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Authorizing the Environmental Resources Committee to Acquire Topsoil for use in Landfill Final Closure and Site Restoration Activities. Moved by Cassity, seconded by Schmitz. Supervisor Ashford clarified Alliant Energy is doing remediation project. Vote totals: AYES: (28) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Lombard, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (1) Volz. ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Borleske. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
Motion carried.
Resolution No.130 -03 by the Supporting a Freeze in Supervisory Per Diems. Moved by Zowin, seconded by White.
Moved by Ashford, seconded by Giebel, to amend the resolution by adding: "Pertaining to the 2004-2006 Sauk County Board of Supervisors term of office." Vote totals on motion to amend: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Schmitz. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
Motion to amend carried unanimously.
Supervisor Burri stated for the record that he was opposed to this resolution because he felt Supervisors should take a cut in their per diems, instead of a freeze. Supervisor Lehman stated State Legislators and their staff should take cuts in pay.
Moved by Cassity, seconded by Zowin, to amend the amended resolution, to cut the current per diem rates by 20%. Discussion followed in support of, and in opposition to the 20% decrease in per diem rates. Vote totals on motion to amend the amended resolution, to cut the current per diem rates by 20%: AYES: (4) Zowin, Cassity, Burri, and Netzinger. NAYES: (26) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Williams, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Sprecher, and Endres. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
Motion failed.
Vote totals on original resolution, as amended: AYES: (27) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Williams, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (3) Stoeckmann, Cassity, and Burri. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
Original resolution, as amended, carried.
Resolution No. 131-03 by the HEALTH CARE CENTER COMMITTEE Authorization to Replace Door Equipment on Two Armor Traction Passenger Elevators. Moved by Borleske, seconded by Carlson. Vote totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Ashford. ABSENT: (1) Dippel. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 132-03 by the LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Amending Sauk County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5, Sheriffs Department Organization and Regulation: Maintenance and Board of Prisoners. Moved by Montgomery, seconded by Giebel. Discussion followed regarding actual cost per day for each prisoner; negotiating the charge for boarding of prisoners; and distribution of revenue. Chad Hendee, Acting Corporation Counsel, clarified this ordinance authorizes the Sheriff to negotiate charges to board prisoners.
Moved by Kriegl, seconded by Stevens, to amend the ordinance to require County Board approval for charges to board prisoners. Jail Security Captain Mike Hafermann, noted a County Board approval requirement would be a problem as other counties requesting boarding of their prisoners would need an answer quickly.
Supervisor Kriegl changed his amendment to require County Board approval for long term contracts. Supervisor Stevens withdrew his seconded, and Supervisor Stoeckmann seconded the changed amendment. Discussion followed in support of, and in opposition to this amendment. Gene Wiegand, Administrative Coordinator, requested the Sheriff's Department establish a policy on time to hold prisoners without an agreement.
Supervisor Kriegl changed his amendment to include establishing set policies for rental and establishment of daily costs. Supervisor Stoeckmann seconded the changed amendment. Chad Hendee, Acting Corporation Counsel, questioned if the amendment was to be added to the ordinance, or if the ordinance would be sent back to Committee. Supervisor Stevens stated he felt the ordinance was OK without the amendment, and recommended it be voted on as such, and reviewed in a year. Chad Hendee, Acting Corporation Counsel, clarified Supervisor Stevens' recommendation to review said ordinance in a year is not part of the ordinance, and that it would be up to the Board members or the Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee to bring this ordinance back for review in a year. Supervisors Kriegl and Stoeckmann, withdrew their motion and second respectively, to amend the ordinance to include establishing set policies for rental and establishment of daily costs.
Vote totals on original ordinance: AYES: (26) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Burri, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (3) Lehman, Montgomery, and Haugen. ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Williams. ABSENT: (1) Dippel. Motion carried. Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è 59.02(2), of the Wisconsin State Statutes, September 23, 2003.
Resolution No. 133-03 by the LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Authorization to Purchase 2004 Prisoner transport Van. Moved by Bychinski, seconded by Earl. Discussion followed regarding bid chosen. Captain Richard Meister addressed the Board noting the business the bid was awarded to had the vehicle in stock, was located in Sauk County, and had lower maintenance. Captain Meister also noted four (4) transport vans are used to transport juveniles, and that each van puts on between 4,200 to 4,500 miles per month. Vote totals: AYES: (19) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Giebel, Williams, Earl, Ashford, Carlson, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, and Sprecher. NAYES: (11) Hartje, Cassity, Volz, Lombard, Burri, Haugen, Stevens, Schmitz, Wiese, Netzinger, and Endres. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
Motion carried.
Resolution No. 134-03 by the MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Authorizing One MIS Staff to Attend National City/County Web Managers Conference. Moved by White, seconded by Stoeckmann. Discussion followed in opposition to resolution, and questioning why the staff member attending was paying their own air fare. Vote totals: AYES: (23) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Williams, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (7) Zowin, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Burri, Stevens, and Schmitz. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
Motion carried.
Resolution No. 135-03 by the MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS and PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE Authorizing the Purchase of Map Guide 6.3 and Rapid Integration Tool kit. Moved by Schmitz, seconded by Borleske. Vote totals: AYES: (26) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Giebel, Volz, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (3) Cassity, Lombard, and Stevens. ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Wenzel. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 136-03 by the PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE Amending Chapter 7 Zoning Ordinance Recognizing the Original Adoption Date of Sign Regulations, Refining Application Submittal Guidelines Relative to Sign Site Plans, Establishing Construction, Appearance and Maintenance Guidelines for New Signs, Recognizing Political Sign Placement and Related Requirements, and Removing an Annual Sign Permit Renewal Fee. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Ashford. Discussion followed regarding fee requirements. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Dippel. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance effective upon publication pursuant to è 59.14(1), of the Wisconsin State Statutes.
Ordinance No. 137-03 by the PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE Rezoning of Certain Lands in the Town of Franklin from a Commercial to a Single-Family Residential and from an Exclusive Agriculture to a Commercial Zoning District and filed by Don Ederer. Moved by Schmitz, seconded by Lehman. It was noted the Town of Franklin had approved this request. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Bernien, Cassity, Giebel, Volz, Lombard, Williams, Burri, Haugen, Earl, Ashford, Stevens, Schmitz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, McAuliffe, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Endres. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Dippel. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è 59.69(5)(e)(6), of the Wisconsin State Statutes, September 23, 2003.
Supervisor Bychinski stated any concerns regarding the 2004 Sauk County Budget should be brought to the attention of Kerry Beghin, CPA, Accounting Department Controller.
Chair Endres commended the Finance Committee members for their work on the proposed 2004 Sauk County Budget.
Moved by Netzinger, seconded by McAuliffe, to adjourn until 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2003.
Motion carried unanimously.
The County Board adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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.
Office of the Sauk County Clerk telephone #: 608.355.3286