DATE:
Tuesday, January 4, 2005
TIME:
9:00 A.M.
West Square Building, Room 213, 505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 53913
Members present: W. Wenzel, P. Endres, C. Montgomery, H. Sprecher, and V. Hartje.
Others present: G. Wiegand, B. Mielke, T. Liebman, C. Ederer-Sklar, L. Volz, L. Haugen, B. Muhlenbeck, J. Carroll, J. Lally, and M. Koehler
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Wenzel at 9:00 a.m. A question concerning compliance with the Open Meeting Law was raised regarding the "amended, amended" meeting agenda. Upon verification, it was determined this agenda did not receive a 24-hour posting/media notice, as required by law and therefore item #9 (Discussion of landfill) could not be considered at today's meeting. A brief discussion followed with the Corporation Counsel concerning the Open Meeting Law and opinions of the Attorney General regarding same. It was later recommended a joint meeting be scheduled between this Committee and the Environmental Resources Committee for future discussion of the landfill issue.
Motion by Endres, seconded by Hartje to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as amended. Motin carried.
Motion by Hartje, seconded by Sprecher to approve the minutes of the December 7, 2004 meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Public Comment: None
Communications: Supervisor L. Volze presented a copy of a resolution adopted by Langlade County which dealt with developing legislative language prohibiting the State of Wisconsin from using any State highway funds, including but not limited to those generated from licenses and gas tax, for any purpose other than highway activities. Chairperson Wenzel referred the resolution to the Highway Committee for consideration in presenting a like resolution to the Sauk County Board.
Consideration of the Transient Well Program: Beverly Muhlenbeck and Joe Lally, from the Sauk County Public Health Department, addressed the committee and distributed information dealing with transient non-community water systems. Passage of the Safe Drinking Water Act now requires facilities (churche, taverns, motels, restaurants, parks) offering water to 25 or more people 60 days of the year to undergo strict water sampling procedures. The Public Health Department, as an addition to the duties of the Environmental Health Program, has agreed to conduct the sampling, at a customary fee. It was noted no action by this Committee was needed and the material presented was for informational purposes only.
Consideration of a Resolution Requesting Referenda Questions for April Statewide Ballot: Gene Wiegand distributed a draft resolution entitled, "Placing Referenda Questions on the April Ballot." Discussion followed regarding associated costs for conducting a countywide referenda. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Montgomery to forward the resolution to the County Board for consideration at the January 18, 2005 meeting. Motion carried.
Consideration of a Resolution Opposing Further Limitations on Sauk County's Ability to Levy Necessary Taxes: Gene Wiegand distributed a draft resolution entitled, " Opposing Further Limitations on Sauk County's Ability to Levy Necessary Taxes". Motion by Hartje, seconded by Sprecher to forward the resolution to the County Board for consideration at the January 18, 2005 meeting. Motion carried.
Veterans Service Office: In the absense of a representative from the Veterans Service Officer, the County Clerk presented the monthly report and list of bills for the Veterans Service Department. Motion by Endres, seconded by Hartje to approve the report and bills in a combined amount of $4,488.70. Motion carried. G. Wiegand informed Committee members that an offer of employment had been extended to the top rated applicant for the position of Veterans Service Officer and a confirmation appointment will be required by the County Board at the January 18, 2005 meeting.
County Clerk's office: B. Mielke, County Clerk, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Endres to approve the report and list of bills in the amount of $799.75. Motion carried.
Emergency Management, Buildings and Safety: C. Ederer-Sklar, Emergency Management Director, presented the monthly bills and report for her department. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Sprecher to approve the report and list of bills in the amount of $76,913.20. Motion carried.
Corporation Counsel's Office: T. Liebman, Corporation Counsel, presented the monthly report and list of bills for this department. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Montgomery to approve the report and list of bills in the amount of $1,223.94 as presented. Motion carried. A brief discussion took place regarding details pertaining to the construction of towers as recommended by the Communications Infrastructure Committee. It was suggested a meeting be held with the Corporation Counsel, Communications Infrastructure Committee and the Planning and Zoning and Land Records Committee in an attempt to clarify issues relating to this project.
Administrative Coordinator: Gene Wiegand, Administrative Coordinator, presented a monthly report and list of bills for his department. He updated the Committee on the recruitment of the new Veterans Service Officer, resignation of the Sauk County Cartographer, and upcoming retirement of the Director in the Commission on Aging Department. Discussion followed regarding future operations in the County Mapping Department and Commission on Aging. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Montgomery to approve the report and monthly list of bills in the amount of $133.00. Motion carried.
The Committee established the date for the next, regular meeting for Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was then made by Montgomery, seconded by Endres to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) considering.... performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the (governmental) body has jurisdiction, performance appraisal of Gene Wiegand, and allow the following individuals to remain: B. Mielke, County Clerk, and M. Koehler, Personnel Director. Roll call vote was taken on the motion with the following results: AYE: (5) Wenzel, Endres, Montgomery, Sprecher and Hartje. Motion carried and the Committee went into closed session at 11:24 a.m.
At 12:00 noon the Committee returned to open session. Motion by Endres, seconded by Montgomery to conduct an evaluation survey of the Administrative Coordinator by Sauk County department heads and elected officials and review the results of same with this Committee at the February 1, 2005 meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Endres, seconded by Sprecher to adjourn. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 12:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk