Executive & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes
DATE: Tuesday,
July 5, 2005
TIME: 8:30am
PLACE:
Room 213
West Square Building
505 Broadway
Baraboo, WI
Members Present: W. Wenzel, P. Endres, C. Montgomery, H.
Sprecher, and V. Hartje.
Others Present: G. Wiegand, B. Mielke, T. Liebman, T. Tycznski,
C. Ederer-Sklar, M. Koehler, and K. Olson.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Wenzel at 8:30 A.M. and compliance
with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Sprecher to approve the agenda, as amended.
Motion carried.
Motion by Hartje, seconded by Endres to approve the minutes of the June 7,
2005 meeting, as mailed.
Motion carried.
Public Comment:
none
Communications:
Chairperson Wenzel indicated he had been contacted by several Board members expressing
their concern over the lack of a ¾ majority vote required to adopt Resolution
#80-05 (Initial Resolution Authorizing the Borrowing of Not to Exceed $20,000,000;
Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Securities Therefor;
and Levying a Tax in Connection Therewith). Discussion followed regarding procedural
steps that could be taken, if any, to re-
introduce this matter to the Board for consideration. The Corporation Counsel
will investigate the possibilities for reconsideration, plus other constitutional
issues, related to this subject.
Kirk Olson, Speaking to S.C.C.O., Chapter 27:
Mr. Kirk Olson addressed the Committee and expressed his concerns relating to
the Sauk County Animal Control Ordinance; specifically as it pertains to the
keeping of large, exotic animals. Mr. Olson suggested the ordinance be amended
to include provisions for the assurance of proper care and protection of the
animals, plus financial responsibility of any owner/operator. The Corporation
Counsel noted there has been concern over recent incidents involving the keeping
of exotic animals in the County and further indicated the matter is presently
being handled administratively in cooperation with the Public Health Board.
Resolution Denying Claim of Marcus J. Gumz:
Draft copy of a resolution entitled "Denying Claim of Marcus J. Gumz" was distributed
and reviewed by Committee members. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Hartje to
forward the resolution on to the County Board for consideration.
Motion carried.
Discussion and Consideration of Resolution Opposing the Help America Vote
Act:
Draft copy of a resolution entitled "Expressing Concern Over the Help America
Vote Act" was distributed and reviewed by Committee members. Motion by Endres,
seconded by Hartje to forward the resolution on to the County Board for consideration.
Motion carried.
Approval for Interested County Board Supervisors to Attend the WCA Convention
to be Held in Milwaukee September 18 - 20, 2005:
Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Endres to approve attendance of any interested
County Board Supervisor to the annual WCA Convention to be held in Milwaukee,
September 18 - 20, 2005.
Motion carried.
Discussion of the Duties of the Administrative Coordinator as they Relate
to Hiring and Firing of Department Heads:
Committee members discussed and reviewed the procedures and authority given the
Administrative Coordinator position. It was noted the power to hire and fire
departments heads was added to the job description of Administrative Coordinator
during the tenure of a previous Administrative Coordinator. Any change or removal
of such authority would require action by the County Board to amend S.C.C.O.
#35, "Powers and Duties of the Sauk County Administrative Coordinator and the
Chairperson of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors". T. Liebman, Corporation
Counsel, indicated if the ordinance were to be changed by removing the present
authority given, his office was likely to become more heavily involved in personnel
related matters, due to the potential for increased litigation.
G. Wiegand, current Administrative Coordinator, entered into the discussion
of his position after it was suggested he improve communication/consultation
efforts with oversight committee members on the hiring and any disciplinary
action of department heads. Discussion followed with the consensus being not
to make any ordinance change at the present time and strive for improved communication
efforts with the governing committees.
Veterans' Service Office:
T. Tyczynski, Veterans' Service Officer, presented his monthly report and
list of bills. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Hartje to approve the report
and list of bills in the amount of $7,293.26.
Motion carried.
County Clerk's Office:
B. Mielke, County Clerk, presented her monthly report and list of bills. Motion
by Endres, seconded by Sprecher to approve the report, monthly list of bills
in the amount of $168.07, and request to attend the WCA convention in Milwaukee,
September 18 - 20, 2005.
Motion carried.
Emergency Management, Buildings & Safety:
C. Ederer-Sklar, Emergency Management Director, presented the monthly report
and list of bills for her department. Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Hartje
to approve a grant application for Homeland Security Fund (personal protective
equipment).
Motion carried.
Draft copy of a resolution entitled "Authorizing Adoption of the Sauk County
All Hazards Mitigation Plan" was distributed and reviewed by Committee members.
Motion by Endres, seconded by Sprecher to recommend forwarding this resolution
on to the County Board for consideration.
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Montgomery, seconded by Sprecher to approve the monthly
report and list of bills for this department in the amount of $872.52.
Motion carried. Motion by Hartje, seconded by Montgomery
to approve Form I, 2006 Budget, for this department.
Motion carried.
Corporation Counsel:
T. Liebman, Corporation Counsel, presented the monthly report and list of bills
for his department. Motion by Endres, seconded by Sprecher to approve the report
and list of bills for this department in the amount of $3,027.53.
Motion carried.
Administrative Coordinator:
G. Wiegand, Administrative Coordinator, presented the monthly report for his
department, noting there were no bills to approve. Wiegand reported the results
from a recent survey of County Board members he was asked to complete concerning
satisfaction with the current level of per diem. Discussion followed with a motion
by Montgomery, seconded by Endres to draft a resolution to be presented to the
County Board recommending a $10.00 increase in per diem from $40.00 to $50.00
for committee work and from $50.00 to $60.00 for County Board meeting attendance.
Motion carried.
Considerable discussion followed regarding interpretation of the Rules of
the Board as it related to appearances, specifically those of current County
Board members. Committee members felt it may be appropriate to include a section
on the County Board agenda entitled "Committee Reports". This would allow the
County Board to be informed of ongoing progress or special issues of concern
on a regular basis.
Motion was made by Montgomery, seconded by Endres to approve the monthly report
of the Administrative Coordinator, including a request for G. Wiegand and K.
Schauf to attend the WCA Convention in Milwaukee, September 18 - 20, 2005.
Motion carried.
Motion by Endres, seconded by Montgomery to adjourn and set the next, regular
meeting date for Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at 9:00 A.M.
Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:45 A.M.
Respectfully submitted: Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk