DATE: Tuesday, August 3, 2004;
TIME:
9:00 A.M.
PLACE:
Room 213, West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI
Members Present: W. Wenzel, C. Montgomery, H. Sprecher, and V. Hartje.
Members Absent: P. Endres.
Others Present: G. Wiegand, B. Mielke, T. Liebman, L. Armbrust, and C. Ederer-Sklar.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Sprecher at 9:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Hartje, seconded by Montgomery to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as mailed; with the exemption of moving item #7 (Emergency Management Report) as one of the first items discussed. Motion carried.
Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Hartje to approve the minutes of the July 7, 2004 meeting as mailed. Motion carried.
Chairperson Wenzel continued to conduct the meeting.
Emergency Management, Buildings and Safety:
C. Ederer-Sklar, Emergency Management Director, presented the monthly bills and report for her department. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Montgomery to approve the report and list of bills in the amount of $1,853.38. Motion carried.
Review of the 2005 budget request for this department followed. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Hartje to approve the budget, as presented. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
Supervisor Hartje initiated discussion regarding issues related to the Health Care Center, namely urging a decision be made quickly on remodeling or building a new facility. Discussion followed and G. Wiegand, Administrative Coordinator, informed Committee members a resolution will be forthcoming at the August Board meeting recommending new construction and designating a Building Project Committee for the Health Care Center. A brief discussion followed concerning financing and whether to pose a County referenda question on said project.
Communications:
Supervisor Montgomery expressed his concern over long term percentages and escalating costs associated with County salary increases.
Veterans' Service Office:
Les Armbrust, Veterans' Service Officer, presented his monthly report and list of bills. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Sprecher to approve the report and list of bills in the amount of $1,970.49. Motion carried. Mr. Armbrust informed Committee members of his continuing health issues and noted he may be required to leave County employment in the near future.
Review of the 2005 budget request for this department then followed. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Sprecher to approve the request, as presented. Motion carried.
County Clerk's Office:
Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk, presented her monthly report and list of bills. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Montgomery to approve the report and list of bills in an amount of $759.48. Motion carried.
Review of the 2005 budget request for this department followed. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Hartje to approve the request, as presented. Motion carried.
Corporation Counsel's Office:
Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, presented his monthly report and list of bills for his department. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Sprecher to approve the report and list of bills in the amount of $929.21. Motion carried.
Liebman discussed a draft policy statement he had written regarding proposed changes to the Animal Control Ordinance. Committee members suggested more research and development be conducted on this subject.
Review of the 2005 budget request for this department followed. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Sprecher to approve the request, as presented. Motion carried.
Administrative Coordinator:
Gene Wiegand, Administrative Coordinator, presented a monthly report and list of bills for his department. Wiegand reported having done a substantial amount of lobbying County legislators in opposition to the passage of TABOR; further indicating Senator Schulze and Representative Albers publicly supported Sauk County's position on the issue. Discussion followed with a motion by Hartje, seconded by Sprecher to authorize Wiegand to draft a resolution for consideration at the August County Board meeting whereby the County Board would express its appreciation to Senator Schulze and Representative Albers for their stance against TABOR legislation. Motion carried.
Wiegand informed Committee members of an upcoming meeting with Dane County for the purpose of discussing the possibility of Sauk County housing an additional amount of their prisoners; the need for related staffing costs were then discussed. Wiegand noted he will attend an upcoming meeting of the Towns Association where various issues of mutual concern will be on the agenda.
Review of the 2005 budget for the Administrative Coordinator followed. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Hartje to approve the report, list of bills in the amount of $15.03 and the 2005 budget request for this department. Motion carried.
Motion by Hartje, seconded by Montgomery to adjourn and schedule the next, regular E&L meeting for Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:45 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary
Sauk County Clerk