Meeting Minutes for the Joint Meeting of the
Finance and Personnel Committies

Members present: William Wenzel, Tom Kriegl, Al Dippel, Tommy Lee Bychinski, Joan Fordham

Others present: Kerry Beghin, Pat Carignan, Carol Gasser, Terri Radke, Gene Wiegand, Jeanne Leeck, Lisa Buttonow

The agenda was approved on a motion by Fordham, second by Bychinski, and a unanimous vote of the Committee. The minutes from the previous meetings were approved on a motion by Fordham, second by Kriegl, and a unanimous vote of the Committee.

Public Comment

None

Treasurer's Report

P. Carignan presented information on departmental activities. Reported that they are in the process of trying to set up the ability to accept tax payments by credit card. The interest rates being earned are higher than budgeted, so the 2005 budget should be in good shape. Motion by Bychinski, second by Fordham to approve the payment of vouchers in the amount of $546.94.
Motion carried.

Business Items

Report regarding increased need for interpreters for Clerk of Courts.

T. Radke, Clerk of Courts office manager, gave a report regarding increased need for interpreters for Clerk of Courts. Fordham recommended that if an employee is hired, hire a certified interpreter. Radke warned that they would probably go over budget this year.

Report regarding Health Care Center revenues and accounts receivable (follow-up from request of April 12, 2005 Finance Committee meeting).

Buttonow reports that collections are going well and financially, the Health Care Center is in good shape right now. Kriegl asked how things were going with the software selection. Committee meets every other week to discuss their needs. Melyx has been contacted to discuss the weaknesses in their program and to see if they can improve the program to meet their needs.

The Finance Committee recessed at 8:50 to meet jointly with the Personnel Committee, and reconvened immediately following the joint meeting, approximately 10:30.

Consider 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.

The draft resolution was nearly identical to the resolution considered at the June 21 County Board meeting, with the amount changed to $22 million. The intent of the resolution is still to allow the County the opportunity to issue debt more easily without the added cost of a referendum. Any actual issuance of debt would still require a separate action by the County Board. This resolution is not to issue debt for a Health Care Center. Motion by Fordham, second by Bychinski to amend the resolution to $20 million, as in June, so there is not the impression that this is not a thoughtful consideration.
Motion carried.

Motion by Fordham, second by Wenzel to approve the amended resolution.
Motion carried, with Kreigl opposed.

Wenzel asked for an overview of what was discussed at the capital improvement meeting. Wiegand discussed the major topics.

Accounting Report

K. Beghin presented an update on the department's activities. Finalization of the audit fieldwork was accomplished. Motion by Fordham, second by Bychinski, to approve the payment of vouchers in the amount of $14,078.49, and to approve the payment of the county vouchers in the amount of $2,179,067.07.
M otion carried.

Meeting adjourned on a motion by Fordham, seconded by Wenzel, with a unanimous committee vote.

Next meeting date is July 19, 2005 at 4:50 p.m. for the approval of vouchers. Next regularly scheduled committee meeting is August 9, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. Budget reviews are set for September 13, 14 and 15.

Respectfully submitted: Joan Fordham, Secretary