DATE:Monday, November 1, 2004
TIME:
9:00 A.M.
PLACE: Rm. B30, West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI
Members Present: W. Wenzel, C. Montgomery, P. Endres, H. Sprecher, and V. Hartje.
Others Present: G. Wiegand, B. Mielke, T. Liebman, C. Ederer-Sklar
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Wenzel at 9:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Endres to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as amended. Motion carried.
Motion by Endres, seconded by Sprecher to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2004 meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Public Comment: None
Communications:
* Chairperson Wenzel reported on a recent BIG committee meeting, noting some property at BAAP had been transferred to the USDA; however, the Ho-Chunk land transfer is still in dispute.
* Supervisor Montgomery informed the Committee that former County Board member Russell Koch had recently died and inquired as to the appropriateness of preparing an honorary resolution commending him for past service. Discussion followed and the County Clerk informed Committee members past practice had been to furnish a resolution to members at the time they leave the County Board and provide a monetary or floral tribute only to those who pass away while serving as active members; in cases where a former Board member had passed away, a sympathy card was sent to family members on behalf of Sauk County Board of Supervisors. Committee members were in agreement to continue past practice as policy regarding this matter and supported maintaining a "moment of silence" at Board meetings honoring those who have recently passed. The Administrative Coordinator was asked to send a letter to all County Departments and Committee Chairs informing them of this policy.
* Supervisor Hartje questioned the status of increased funding for the VARC building next year and was told at this point, it was not in the capital improvement or 2005 budget. A brief discussion followed regarding issues related to the collection and distribution of construction debris and operations equipment at the Sauk County Landfill.
* Chairperson Wenzel distributed a flyer from Wyttenbach Meats, Sauk Prairie, and cited this operation as an example of "creative farming".
* It was noted the City of Reedsburg had communicated with Sauk County and expressed a desire to cooperate concerning the possible construction of a new Health Care Center. A brief discussion followed regarding the demolition or salvage of the current Health Care Center buildings, should a new facility be constructed.
Discussion of Letter Written by Supervisor Gaalswyk:
Copies of a letter written by Joel Gaalswyk, concerning the Sauk County Continuum of Care Committee studying how Sauk County could remove itself from the nursing home business, were distributed and reviewed. Discussion followed concerning issues related to letter writing, e-mail, and closed session confidentiality, in general. The consensus of Committee members was to ask the County Board Chair to meet with Supervisor Gaalswyk and discuss the foregoing concerns.
Veterans Service Office:
In the absence of a representative from the Veterans Service Office, the County Clerk presented the monthly report and list of bills for this department. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Endres to approve the report and list of bills, including the care of veterans graves, in a combined total amount of $10,514.99. Motion carried.
County Clerk's Office:
Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Sprecher to approve the report and list of bills in an amount of $20,126.47. Motion carried.
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 $20,736.86. Motion carried.
Corporation Counsel's Office:
Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, presented a monthly report, requests, and list of bills for his department. Motion by Endres, seconded by Montgomery to approve the report, list of bills in the amount of $1,768.58, and request for Attorney Chad Hendee to attend the WI Land Use Seminar in Madison on November 17, 2004 as well as the Legal Ethics 2004 Seminar in Madison on November 19, 2004. Motion carried.
Administrative Coordinator:
Gene Wiegand, Administrative Coordinator, presented a monthly report and request for his department. He reported items of concern dealing with County Board per diem and mileage taxation and exemption, County landfill issues, strategic planning, and a report on copier and fax maintenance contracts. Motion by Endres, seconded by Sprecher to approve the report and request to attend the Strategic Communications Seminar on Local Government Services, Spending and Taxes on November 30, 2004. Motion carried.
Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Endres to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting for Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 9:00A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:05A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary
Sauk County Clerk
Respectfully submitted: Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary, Sauk County Clerk