DATE: Tuesday, January 14, 2003
Members Present: A. Dippel, T. Bychinski, L. Burri, L. Haugen
Members Absent: T. Kriegl
Others Present: K. Beghin, P. Holcomb, K. Schauf, J. Crowley, G. Wiegand, M. Koehler, N. Brickl, J. Schmidt, T. Brenson, Media
Chairman Dippel called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. and compliance with the open meeting law was verified. Motion by Haugen, second by Bychinski to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Burri, second by Haugen to amend the minutes to include that the Finance Committee indicated to the Commission on Aging that they felt timing for the start up of new programs was not good. Motion carried. Motion by Burri, second by Bychinski to approve the minutes from the prior meetings with the listed change. Motion carried.
Two years ago the county had requested that proceeds from timber sold at Badger Army Ammunition Plant be forwarded to the County as is done in other areas. The county has received a check for $12,806 which will be placed in a Highway account. Funds are designated to be used on roads.
J. Schmitz appeared to update the committee on activities at the Tri-County airport. There is a need for additional hangers if the airport is going to continue to grow. Introduced information on the addition of one hanger with six units for an estimated $70,000. Financing options were discussed.
Money for this position is in the budget as contracted services with the County Public Health Department. Only cost increases in additional years would be those costs associated with any position, such as salary and benefits. Motion by Bychinski, second by Burri to approve the creation of one Full-time Psychiatric Registered Nurse Position. Motion carried by a unanimous committee vote.
The current employee is working full-time hours and the position is budgeted as full-time. Motion by Haugen, second by Burri to approve this resolution. Motion carried by a unanimous committee vote.
. Again, the current employee is working full-time hours and the position is budgeted as full-time. Motion by Burri, second by Haugen to approve this resolution. Motion carried by a unanimous committee vote.
T. Brenson appeared to update the committee on digital terrain mapping. This digital terrain map will show elevations etc. This is included in the Land Records Modernization plan. Additional research needs to be done prior to funding being required. Oversight committee will continue to research this project. Updates will be given to Finance as the project proceeds. An update of the Land Records plan was given.
We have begun receiving requests for payments to outside agencies. Agencies are requesting payment in full at this time. Historically these payments have been made at the start of the year. G. Wiegand discussed issues that could affect the county by authorizing 100% of the payment at this time. If we experience a loss in shared revenue, or any other source of revenue, we will be unable to alter appropriations already paid out. Motion by Bychinski to fund at 100% at this time. Motion failed due to the lack of a second. Motion by Haugen, second by Burri, to pay half now and half in July. Motion carried unanimously. It was noted that there may be statutory differences to payment schedules (Libraries).
J. Crowley updated the Committee on activities within the department. Pool rates are very low with 1.38% return on investment. A proposal for changes to investment strategy will be prepared for the committee to review. Motion by Bychinski, second by Haugen, to approve the payment of the Treasurer's invoices in the amount of $4,096.75. Motion carried on a unanimous committee vote.
Consideration was given to a resolution requesting the waiver of state mandates related to lottery credit administration. Motion by Bychinski, second by Burri, to approve the resolution requesting the waiver of state mandates related to lottery credit administration. Motion carried on a unanimous committee vote.
K. Beghin updated the Committee on activities within the department. Temporary changes to accommodate lack of payroll clerk were mentioned. Budget books were presented and the layout was discussed. Motion by Burri, second by Bychinski, to approve the payment of Accounting's invoices in the amount of $2,288.88. Motion carried. Motion by Burri, second by Haugen, to approve the payment of the County invoices in the amount of $4,236,690.61. Motion carried by a unanimous committee vote.
Next meeting is January 21, 2003, at 5:50 p.m. for the approval of bills. Next regular Finance Committee meeting on February 11, 2003, at 8:30 a.m. Motion by Haugen, second by Bychinski to adjourn. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted: Tom Lee Bychinski, Finance Committee Secretary