Tuesday, January 7, 2003; 9:00 A.M.
Location: West Square Building, Room 213, 505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI
Members Present: P. Endres, H. Sprecher, C. Montgomery, and V. Hartje.
Members Absent: W. Wenzel.
Others Present: G. Wiegand, B. Mielke, T. Liebman, L. Armbrust, C. Ederer-Sklar, L. Volz, E. Robkin, M. Giebel, J. Ashford, L. Gurney, and news media representative.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Endres at 9:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Hartje to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Hartje to approve the minutes of the December 3 and 12, 2002 meetings, as distributed. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
Eugene Robkin, re: Agenda Item #7 (selection criteria for member of
the Badger Army Ammunition Plant Oversight and Management Commission).
Mr. Robkin addressed the Committee stressing the importance in
establishing proper criteria for appointment of a member (and alternate
member) to the Badger Oversight and Management Commission. He
particularly stressed the importance of the Commission's job during its
first few years of operation.
Supervisor Judy Ashford, re: Agenda Item #7 (selection criteria for member of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant Oversight and Management Commission). Ms. Ashford concurred with Mr. Robkin's assessment, agreeing that it would be a critical appointment.
Supervisor Virgil Hartje, re: opening date of the new Sauk County Jail. Mr. Hartje suggested moving up the scheduled opening date of the Sauk County jail in an attempt to take in prisoners from outside Sauk County to create additional revenue. Administrative Coordinator Wiegand reminded Committee members no funds were allocated in the 2003 budget to allow an earlier opening date. Discussion followed regarding operational costs for the facility.
Communications:
G. Wiegand noted receipt of a letter from Mr. Jim Harris, President
of the International Crane Foundation, thanking Sauk County for the
hospitality shown recent visitors from Russia; Wiegand suggested
continued correspondence with the Russian friends be maintained.
Supervisors Marvin Giebel and Lawrence Volz addressed the Committee concerning correspondence from the U.S. Department of Interior regarding Environmental Impact Statement on application for trust status for a parcel of land in the Town of Delton. Corporation Counsel Liebman briefly summarized the history and current status of the situation. Copies of correspondence on this matter from Sauk County, the BIA, and Senator Feigned were distributed and discussion followed. Supervisor Giebel noted the Town of Delton plans on sending a letter to all County legislative representatives objecting to the application for trust status on a parcel of land in the Town of Delton and suggested Sauk County do likewise. Lance Gurney, Planning and Zoning Administrator, joined in the discussion and expressed his concerns relative to development along US Highway 12 and the MOA for Highway 12 as a whole. Mr. Gurney distributed copies of an article taken from Time magazine dealing with a special report on Indian casinos. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Sprecher to instruct the Corporation Counsel to draft a letter objecting to the trust status on a parcel of land in the Town of Delton and forward same to the Secretary of Interior, BIA, and other interested parties. Motion carried.
Chairperson Endres discussed with Committee members the criteria for selection of a member and alternate member to the Badger Army Ammunition Plant Oversight and Management Commission. Ms. Endres also suggested including provisions in "The Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors" which would allow for removal from a committee/appointment for "just cause". Discussion followed and the Corporation Counsel was directed to research the appointment procedure as well as removal by a "super majority". It was the consensus of Committee members that a member of the County Board be appointed to the BAAP Oversight and Management Commission position.
Les Armbrust, Veterans Service Officer, presented the monthly report and list of bills for his department. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Montgomery to approve the report and list of bills in the amount of $2,825.87. Motion carried.
Corrine Ederer-Sklar, Deputy Director of the Emergency Management, Buildings & Safety Department, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Hartje to approve the report, monthly list of bills in the amount of $13,794.54, and request to spend $17,587 Supplemental Planning Award and $49,473.00 2002 Domestic Preparedness Program Grant (Equipment). Motion carried.
B. Mielke, County Clerk, presented her monthly report and list of bills. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Sprecher to approve the report, combined list of bills in an amount of $3,935.05, and request to attend the Spring County Clerks' Conference in Madison, WI during March 10 - 12, 2003. Motion carried. Mielke discussed with Committee members the need to consider moving the February County Board meeting date/or time due to a potential conflict with the February 18th, 2003 Spring Primary Election. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Sprecher to recommend the County Board meet on February 18, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried.
T. Liebman, Corporation Counsel, presented the monthly report for his department and list of bills. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Sprecher to approve the report and monthly list of bills for this department in an amount of $1,784.09. Motion carried. Liebman noted the 4th annual child support certificates have been recently awarded and Sauk County received a "Certificate of Excellence". Liebman praised the work of Attorney Tori Vesley and the entire staff of the Sauk County Child Support Office for their efforts.
G. Wiegand, Administrative Coordinator, presented his monthly report and list of bills. . Motion by Hartje, seconded by Montgomery approve the Administrative Coordinator's request to attend meetings held during the year of the ICC and WCE&A quarterly meetings in Madison. Motion carried. Motion followed by Montgomery, seconded by Hartje to authorize the Administrative Coordinator and Corporation Counsel to attend HIPAA Implementation in Wisconsin: Beyond the Basics training in Madison on February 27th ($309 tuition, plus noon meal). Motion carried. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Sprecher to approve the monthly report and any bills of the Administrative Coordinator in addition to a request to attend the WCA annual Legislative Exchange on February 4 & 5 in Madison (registration & one night's lodging). Motion carried.
Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Hartje to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. (second Tuesday of the month was chosen due to possible meeting date conflict). Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 noon.
Respectfully submitted: Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk