Board of Supervisors

DATE: April 18, 2006; Organizational Meeting
PLACE:
Room #326
West Square Building
505 Broadway
Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913

Call to order, and certify compliance with Open Meeting Law: Immediate Past Chairman William F. Wenzel.

Roll call: Present: (31) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. ABSENT: (0).

Invocation and pledge of allegiance: Immediate Past Vice-Chairman Halsey Sprecher.

Verification of credentials and roll call.

Administration of the Oath of Office: The Honorable Judge Taggart, Sauk County Circuit Court Branch I.

Adoption of Rules of the Board: Immediate Past Chairman William Wenzel will conduct the meeting until a Chairperson is elected pursuant to Rule I B of the Rules of the Board, Wisconsin Statutes §59.12 and §19.88. Moved (Bychinski/Fordham),
to approve proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors for adoption.

Moved (Stevens/Zowin), to amend the proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, to change: "reviewed approved" to "reviewed" in RULE III. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, Section A; and to strike: "At least one standing committee with jurisdiction over a matter must approve a resolution for the resolution to be in order for consideration by the County Board except under emergency conditions above described." from RULE III. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, Section D.

Vote totals on Stevens/Zowin motion to amend: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, and Wenzel. NAYES: (1) Sprecher. ABSENT: (0).
Motion to amend carried.

Moved (Gaalswyk/Stoeckmann), to amend the proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, to strike: "The Chair may refer such an amendment to the appropriate committee without motion. Such action shall not prevent the original resolution from being considered and acted upon by the Board.", from RULE III. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, Section D.

Vote totals on Gaalswyk/Stoeckmann motion to amend: AYES: (26) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (5). Hartje, Bychinski, Endres, Carlson, and White. ABSENT: (0).
Motion to amend carried.

Moved (Kriegl/Wheeler), to amend the proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, to strike: "Amendments must be germane and may not substantially alter the primary concept of a resolution.", from RULE III. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, Section D.

Vote totals on Kriegl/Wheeler motion to amend: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Bychinski, Tollaksen, Wheeler, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, and Sprecher. NAYES: (9) Hartje, Krueger, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Fordham, Endres, Carlson, and Wenzel. ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (2) Montgomery and Cassity. ABSENT: (0).
Motion to amend carried.

Moved (White/Stevens), to amend the proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, to strike: "not a Board member", from the second sentence in RULE VI. PROCEDURE, section B.

Vote total on White/Stevens motion to amend: AYES: (28) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (3) Dippel, Fordham, and Haugen. ABSENT: (0).
Motion to amend carried.

Moved (Wheeler/Kriegl), to amend the proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, RULE VI. PROCEDURE, section C, 3rd sentence to read: "A motion for limited debate can be considered prior to the start of debate on an issue after every member has had the opportunity to speak.

Vote total on Wheeler/Kriegl motion to amend: AYES: (11) Kriegl, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Krueger, Dippel, Wheeler, Horenberger, Stevens, Alexander, Sinklair, and Sprecher. NAYES: (19) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Fordham, Haugen, Endres, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, White, Netzinger, and Wenzel. ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Ashford. ABSENT: (0).
Motion to amend failed.

Moved (Wheeler/Tollaksen), to amend the proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, RULE VI. PROCEDURE, section C, 2nd sentence, strike: "fifteen" and replace with "three"; and to strike the last sentence: "A motion for limited debate can be considered regardless of whether every member has been provided an opportunity to speak, and may place reasonable time limits on speaking by members.".

Moved (Stevens/Wheeler), to amend the Wheeler/Tollaksen motion to amend the proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, RULE VI. PROCEDURE, section C, to add "upon being recognized" to the 2nd sentence to read: "Nor shall any member, or other person, speak more than three minutes upon being recognized on a question."

Motion (Tollaksen/Lehman), for the previous question.

Vote totals on motion for the previous question.: AYES: (31) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (0).
Motion for the previous question carried unanimously.

Vote totals on Stevens/Wheeler motion to amend Wheeler/Tollaksen motion to amend the proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, RULE VI. PROCEDURE, section C, to add "upon being recognized" to the 2nd sentence to read: "Nor shall any member, or other person, speak more than three minutes upon being recognized on a question." AYES: (26) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sinklair, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (5) Lehman, Montgomery, Haugen, Alexander, and White. ABSENT: (0).
Motion to amend Wheeler/Tollaksen motion to amend carried.

Vote totals on motion to amend the proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, RULE VI. PROCEDURE, section C, 2nd sentence, strike: "fifteen" and replace with "three"; and to strike the last sentence: "A motion for limited debate can be considered regardless of whether every member has been provided an opportunity to speak, and may place reasonable time limits on speaking by members.": AYES: (19) Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (12) Zowin, Kriegl, Stoeckmann, Krueger, Huffaker Dippel, Ashford, Gaalswyk, Alexander, Sinklair, White, and Netzinger. ABSENT: (0). Motion to amend carried.

Moved (Kriegl/Alexander), amend the proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, RULE II. AGENDA, to create a new section B, (current sections B and C would become sections C & D), to read: "The rules of the Board adopted at the organizational meeting will be reviewed for re-adoption as they are or as modified during the May meeting of even number years. The rules adopted in May will be used until the term expires or other changes are made. Adoption/modification of the rules during the organizational and May meeting will be made by a simple majority vote."

Vote totals on Kriegl/Alexander motion to amend proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, RULE II. AGENDA, to create a new section B, (current sections B and C would become sections C & D), to read: "The rules of the Board adopted at the organizational meeting will be reviewed for re-adoption as they are or as modified during the May meeting of even number years. The rules adopted in May will be used until the term expires or other changes are made. Adoption/modification of the rules during the organizational and May meeting will be made by a simple majority vote."

Vote totals on motion to amend: AYES: (7) Kriegl, Stoeckmann, Ashford, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese, and Alexander. NAYES: (24) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Carlson, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher, and Wenzel. ABSENT: (0). Kriegl/Alexander.
Motion to amend failed.

Moved (Ashford/Tollaksen), for the previous question on Bychinski/Fordham motion,
to approve proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors for adoption, with amendments.

Vote totals on motion for the previous question: AYES: (29) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (2) Kriegl and Haugen. ABSENT: (0).
Motion for the previous question carried.

Vote totals on original Bychinski/Fordham motion, to approve proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors for adoption, with amendments: AYES: (29) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (2) Kriegl and Haugen. ABSENT: (0).
Motion to approve proposed Rules of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors for adoption, with amendments carried.

RULES OF THE SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
As adopted at the organizational meeting on 18 April 2006

RULE I. BOARD ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS.

1. As provided by statute, the Board shall organize on the third Tuesday of April in even numbered years and adopt rules and regulations for the ensuing term. Regular and special meetings of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors shall be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 59.11. The Board shall hold an annual meeting on the Tuesday after the second Monday of November in each year for the purpose of transacting business and the adoption of the budget. When the day of the meeting falls on November 11, the meeting shall be held on the next succeeding day.
2. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be elected biennially by the Board at the April meeting in even-numbered years. Such officers shall take office upon election.
3. The Board shall meet regularly in the County Board Room on the third Tuesday of each month except as provided in Rule I.A. above. Regular meetings of the full County Board shall commence at 6:00 P.M. Any vote to adjourn to a different time or place for convening a regular meeting shall require approval by two-thirds of the members present.
4. The Chair shall preserve order and decorum. He or she may speak to points of order in preference to other members, and shall recite questions of order subject to an appeal to the Board by any two members, on which appeal no member shall speak more than once, unless by leave of the Board. He or she shall vote on all roll calls, except upon appeals from his or her own decision.
5. Members of the Board are expected to dress appropriately for County Board and Committee meetings to include long pants or skirts. Dress shirts and blouses are encouraged.
   

RULE II. AGENDA.

1. The order of business of Board meetings shall be as stated on the agenda for each session. The agenda shall be the responsibility of the Chairperson with the assistance of the Administrative Coordinator and the County Clerk and be circulated to the Board not less than two days before each meeting.
2. The format for the agenda at the April organizational meeting held in even-numbered years shall be as follows:
   1. Call to order.
   2. Invocation and pledge of allegiance.
   3. Verification of credentials and roll call.
   4. Administration of oath of office.
   5. Adoption of Rules of the Board.
   6. Adoption of Agenda.
   7. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting.
   8. Designation of official newspaper.
   9. Election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
   10. Election of at-large members of Executive and Legislative Committee
       (Proceed in accordance with regular meeting agenda, see II.C., 5. through 11.)
3. Regular Meeting Agenda.
   1. Call to order.
   2. Invocation and pledge of allegiance.
   3. Adoption of agenda.
   4. Approval of the minutes of previous meeting.
   5. Scheduled Appearances included on the Agenda.
   6. Public Comment with each speaker limited to no more than five minutes unless a shorter period is specified by the chair.
   7. Communications.
   8. Appointments, bills, referrals, claims, and elections.
   9. Proclamations.
   10. Unfinished business.
   11. General consent agenda items.
   12. New business.
   13. Reports on referrals.
   14. Adjournment.

RULE III. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES.

1. In order to provide advance notice to the Board of Supervisors, notice of all items to be included on the agenda shall be submitted to the office of the Administrative Coordinator by the Tuesday preceding the meeting, and any item substantially affecting matters within the jurisdiction of a standing committee of the County Board shall first be reviewed by the appropriate committee prior to its presentation to the County Board, except under emergency conditions so declared and approved by a majority vote of the Board; any person seeking to have an item presented for possible action on an emergency basis shall be responsible to have the Chairperson authorize compliance with the Open Meetings Law in a timely fashion.
2. Items may be included on the general consent portion of the Agenda provided the matter was unanimously adopted by the sponsoring committee and the matter under consideration has no financial or public policy impact and is of a non-controversial nature. No ordinance shall be included in the general consent portion of the agenda. When the general consent portion of the agenda is placed before the board for consideration, the Chair shall ask if any member of the Board objects to any item being considered by general consent. Any item placed on the general consent portion of the agenda may be placed under the new business portion of the agenda, and considered separately, upon the request of any supervisor, and without a motion and second, provided such request is made prior to a vote on the general consent portion of the agenda by the County Board. If there is no objection to any item, the Chair will request a motion to approve the general consent portion of the agenda, and the regular procedures for adoption of a resolution shall apply to the general consent portion of the agenda. All the resolutions considered by general consent shall be adopted by the vote on that portion of the agenda.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the sponsoring committee or supervisor to have the matter prepared in the form to be acted on and to have a fiscal note attached. All resolutions involving the expenditure or receipt of funds shall carry a fiscal note using a form approved by the Finance Committee which details the resolution's impact upon County finances. A resolution which does not have attached a fiscal note approved and initialed by the County Controller shall not be considered by the Board until such a note is provided.
4. Any subject that comes before the Board without a Committee recommendation or resolution may be referred to the appropriate Committee by the Chair without motion. Resolutions brought forward by individual supervisors must first be presented to all committees having jurisdiction over the proposed matter. Only after all the committees having jurisdiction over the matter have had the opportunity to consider the resolution shall it be in order for the County Board to consider the resolution.
5. The Agenda shall separately identify the committee chairpersons of the sponsoring committees for each resolution or ordinance pending before the Board.
   

RULE IV. ORGANIZATION.

1. In addition to presiding at meetings, the Supervisor elected Chairperson by the Board, pursuant to Rule I.B., shall upon election, assume all the responsibilities and perform all duties required of the Chairperson, until the Board elects a successor.
2. In case of the absence or disability of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson shall perform the duties, and in case of the absence of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for any meeting, the members shall choose a temporary chairperson by a majority vote of the members present.
3. The County Board Chairperson is authorized to attend meetings and conferences on matters related to county government and may direct the attendance of the Vice-Chairperson or some other members of the Board, either in place of the Chairperson, or along with the Chairperson, however per diem shall not be payable unless authorized in accordance with Rule IV.K. The County Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall serve as the County's voting delegates at the Annual Convention of the Wisconsin Counties Association.
4. If a vacancy occurs on the County Board, the County Board Chairperson is authorized to appoint a qualified elector of the supervisory district wherein the vacancy occurs to fill the unexpired term. Such appointment shall be subject to approval of the County Board at the next regular County Board meeting following appointment by the Chairperson. A supervisor filling a vacancy shall automatically be assigned to the same committees as his or her predecessor in office with the exception of a member of the Executive & Legislative Committee which shall be elected by the County Board.
5. The standing committees shall be appointed by the Chairperson, in consultation with the Executive & Legislative Committee, subject to the approval of the Board. Committee appointments shall be presented for approval at the next meeting of the Board following the date of organization. The Executive & Legislative Committee shall meet at the call of the Chairperson as soon as practical after the Organizational Meeting to consult on committee appointments. After consultation, the new, tentative committees appointed by the Chairperson shall serve prior to approval by the Board during the period between the organizational meeting and the regular meeting in May, where consideration by the Board shall take place.
6. A Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary for each committee shall be selected by each committee's membership.
7. The Standing Committees of the County Board shall be:
   STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COUNTY BOARD:
   1. Agriculture, Extension, Education, and Land Conservation
      (see below regarding additional member and advisors applicable when acting as statutory Land Conservation Committee)
      5 Supervisors
   2. Arts, Humanities, and Historic Preservation Committee
      *7 Members: 5 Supervisors 2 Citizen Members
   3. Chairpersons Advisory Committee
      Supervisor members consisting of all the chairpersons
      of the standing committees.
   4. Environmental Resources 5 Supervisors
      (See below regarding membership and sunset)
   5. Executive & Legislative 5 Supervisors
   6. Finance 5 Supervisors
   7. Health Care Center 5 Supervisors
   8. Human Services Board
   9. * Members: 6 Supervisors 3 Citizen Members
   10. Law Enforcement & Judiciary 5 Supervisors
   11. Management Information Systems 5 Supervisors
   12. Personnel 5 Supervisors
   13. Planning, Zoning & Land Records 5 Supervisors
   14. Property & Insurance 5 Supervisors
   15. Public Health Board
       *7 Members: 4 Supervisors 3 Citizen Members
   16. 15. Transportation & Parks 5 Supervisors
8. Matters pertaining to Standing Committees of the Board.
   1. The Executive & Legislative Committee shall be composed of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the County Board, and three (3) additional members to be elected at large by the Board pursuant to Rule II.B.10., above. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Board shall serve in the same roles on the Executive & Legislative Committee, and the County Clerk shall serve as Secretary to this Committee. The Administrative Coordinator, Corporation Counsel, and County Clerk shall serve as ex officio members of this Committee without voting privileges.
   2. When Committee # 1 serves as the Land Conservation Committee, it shall consist of the five county board supervisors plus the Chairperson of the Sauk County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, or designee. The Chairpersons of Committees #4 & #12 shall designate representatives of those Committees to serve as advisors to the County Land Conservation Committee.
   3. Section 2.02 Sauk Co. Code provides that membership of the Human Services Board shall consist of six supervisors and three citizen members. When a supervisor member shall no longer be a member of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, a new supervisor member shall be appointed to replace him/her.
   4. Section 3.02 Sauk Co. Code provides that membership of the Public Health Board shall consist of four supervisors and three citizen members. When a supervisor member shall no longer be a member of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, a new supervisor member shall be appointed to replace him/her. A good faith effort shall be made to appoint one licensed physician and one registered nurse to the Public Health Board.
   5. The Chairpersons Advisory Committee shall meet at the call of the County Board Chairperson when the Chairperson deems appropriate.
   6. A supervisor shall serve as a committee member until the first County Board meeting following the spring election.
   7. Whenever two or more committees meet jointly, a quorum of each committee participating in the joint meeting is required. A supervisor who serves on two or more of the committees, or the County Board Chairperson, may be counted toward a quorum of more than one of the committees meeting jointly. The joint committees shall vote to select one of the chairpersons of one of the participating committees to serve as chair of the joint meeting.
   8. Supervisors are expected to attend the committee meetings of the committees to which they are assigned. When a supervisor cannot attend a meeting, it is the responsibility of the supervisor to request excusal from the chairperson of the committee. Where a supervisor is absent from a committee's meetings more than three consecutive times, without being excused by the committee chairperson, the supervisor may be removed from that committee by the County Board Chairperson pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 17.10(3), and the County Board Chairperson shall appoint another supervisor to replace the removed supervisor on that committee pursuant to the procedures contained in these Rules.
   9. The Environmental Resources Committee shall be appointed by the Chairperson who is urged to consider former members of the Environmental Resources for appointment to this committee if reasonably practicable. This Committee shall complete its work and cease to exist by December 31, 2006 unless the Committee is authorized an extension by the County Board.
9. Special committees, boards, special appointments and commissions shall be selected or appointed by the County Board Chairperson with the approval of the Board. These committees, boards and commissions shall select their own chairperson. The Chairperson shall notify County Supervisors of proposed appointments by United States Mail no later than the Wednesday afternoon prior to the scheduled meeting of the Board at which the appointments will be voted upon. If an appointment is to be considered at a special meeting of the Board, the Chairperson shall provide notice by United States Mail no later than six days prior to the date of the special meeting.

   SPECIAL COMMITTEES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE COUNTY BOARD:

   1. Age Advantage 1 Citizen; 1 Alternate
   2. Badger Intergovernmental Group 1 Supervisor Planning & Zoning Director
   3. Badger Restoration Advisory Board 1 Supervisor
   4. Baraboo Range Commission (9 Members) 8 Citizen Members 1 Supervisor
   5. Board of Adjustment (5 Members) 1 Supervisor (+ 2 Alternates appointed in accordance with Wis. Stat. §59.694(2).)
   6. Central Wis. Community Action Council 2 Supervisors
   7. Circus World Museum 1 Supervisor
   8. Commission on Aging (9 Members) 4 Supervisors
   9. Commissioner of the Lake Virginia and Lake Redstone Management Districts 1 Supervisor
   10. Commissioner of the Mirror Lake Protection District 1 Supervisor
   11. Communications Infrastructure Committee: 5 Supervisors
   12. Community Options Program 2 Supervisors
   13. Disabled Parking Enforcement Assistance Council 10 Citizen Members
   14. Ethics Inquiry Board 4 Citizen Members
   15. Farming and Conservation Together 1 Supervisor
   16. Inter-County Coordinating Commission (ICC) 2 Supervisors
   17. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) 2 Supervisors, (County Board Chairperson shall be a member)1 Alternate
   18. Long Term Support Planning Committee (14 members) 2 Supervisors
   19. Natural Beauty Council (7 Members) 1 Supervisor
   20. Pink Lady Transit Commission (7 Members) 3 Citizen Members
   21. Sauk County Adolescent Needs (SCAN) 2 Supervisors
   22. Sauk County Development Corporation 1 Supervisor
   23. Sauk County Housing Authority (5 Members) 1 Supervisor
   24. Sauk County Library Board (7 Members) 1 Supervisor
   25. South Central Library Systems Board(20 Members) 1 Supervisor; 1 Alternate
       South Central Library Systems Board-Long Range Planning Committee (6 Members) 3 Citizen Members
   26. Tri-County Airport Commission (3 Members) 1 Supervisor
   27. U.W. Campus Commission (7 Members) 2 Supervisors
   28. Veterans Service Commission 3 Citizen Members
   29. Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission 3 Supervisors; 1 Alternate
10. Supervisors appointed to special committees, boards, and commissions shall serve on those bodies only so long as they remain members of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors regardless of the term of office specified by the rules governing the special committee, board, or commission. At the point in time that a supervisor is no longer a member of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, the position on the special committee, board, or commission shall be deemed vacant, and the County Board Chairperson shall appoint a new individual, who must be a member of the Board of Supervisors, to fill the unexpired term on the body. A former supervisor may only fill a citizen member position on a special committee, board or commission if the former supervisor's continued service will result in no diminution of representation on the body by members of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors.
11. The Chairperson of the County Board of Supervisors shall be an ex officio member of all committees, boards or commissions established by the County Board and shall be entitled to compensation for said meeting in accordance with Rule IV.K.
12. Each committee shall, at its first meeting following the Organizational Meeting of the Board, select those officers required by Rule IV.F. and it shall thereafter be the responsibility of said officers to ensure that accurate, written minutes are made of each meeting of the committee and submitted to the County Clerk for filing. The presiding officer at any meeting shall ensure compliance with the Open Meetings Law.
13. The Administrative Coordinator shall attend Board meetings.
14. The Corporation Counsel shall attend Board meetings and serve as parliamentarian and legal advisor to the Board.
15. A minimum of one day of education for members of the Board shall be set by the Chairperson of the Board, said day of education to be held every two years to coincide with the elections. The Chairperson of the Board may set additional days of education for Board members.
16. Within three months of the organizational meeting of the Board, the Board shall meet for the purpose of planning and shall adopt a two year plan for the purpose of establishing goals and objectives for the Board through the ensuing two year Board term. It is understood that the two year plan is simply a planning document and has no power to bind the actions of the Board or individual supervisors.
17. Supervisors are required by law to sign or indicate their vote on any question presented to the County Board, except when voting for the officers of the County Board or other governing body. When written ballots are used, supervisors shall indicate their vote by placing their district number on the reverse side of the ballot. In any election by the Board, the first ballot shall be the nominating ballot, to be followed by succeeding formal ballots until a majority vote of the members present elects. Only persons named on a nominating ballot shall be considered during a formal ballot and any ballot cast in violation of this rule shall be considered void.
    

RULE V. COMPENSATION.

1. Supervisors shall be authorized up to a maximum of 90 days' compensation (at a per diem rate of $60.00 for each day of attendance when the County Board is in session and meetings and $50.00 for other authorized service including committee meetings), plus mileage and reimbursement of authorized expenses, for committee work when attending Committee meetings of which they are members, or as Chairperson of a Committee (or their designee) when attending a Committee meeting of which they are not a member for the purpose of providing testimony on an issue. The maximum limits established for committee work shall be in addition to the per diems and mileage supervisors are entitled to receive for attendance at meetings of the County Board. As provided by Wis. Stat. § 59.13(2), no supervisor shall be allowed pay for committee service while the County Board is in session, but the County Board may authorize payment of per diem, mileage and reimbursement for other expenses for attendance at any school, institute or meeting which the County Board directs them to attend. Any increase in the number of days of committee work for which supervisors may be paid compensation and mileage in any year shall require approval by two-thirds vote of the members of the County Board present, prior to payment. In addition to the above, the Chairperson, shall receive compensation for performance of the duties of that office. The Chairperson is authorized to act as a member of all committees in an ex officio capacity, and per diem shall be paid under this rule for attendance at all Committee meetings attended by the Chairperson.
2. The supervisor elected chairperson shall be entitled to receive the compensation provided for the part-time position of Chairperson consisting of a salary of $400.00 per month in addition to any other per diem and mileage entitlement available to other supervisors in accordance with Rule V.A, as provided by Sauk Co. Code § 35.03.

RULE VI. PROCEDURE.

1. After the Clerk has read a proposed resolution or ordinance, the Chairperson shall call upon the chairperson of the appropriate committee, or an appropriate County staff person, for any statement or explanation. All resolutions and ordinances which have been made available to supervisors shall be read by title and resolve or ordained clause only, unless otherwise required. The County Board may vote to dispense with the reading of a particular resolve or ordained clause if said clause is particularly voluminous and the resolution or ordinance has been included in written form within the agenda and provided to supervisors in advance. Legal descriptions need not be read, provided the resolution or ordinance has been provided within the agenda and provided to supervisors in advance.
2. In presenting business or debate, members shall address the Chair, be recognized, and when in order, proceed without any interruption. Any person may address the Board for a period of time not to exceed five minutes during the public comment period indicated on the agenda, or upon request of a member, when approved by two-thirds majority vote of supervisors present. The County Board Chairperson may authorize the appearance of a person not a member of the Board if the appearance is included in the agenda. In all cases, personalities shall be avoided and propriety observed. In case more than one member shall seek recognition to address the Board, the Chair shall decide who has precedence.
3. Any member wishing to speak to a question shall be permitted to do so at least once, and a motion for the previous question shall not be in order until every member has had such opportunity. No member may speak twice on any question, until every member choosing to speak has spoken. Nor shall any member, or other person, speak more than three minutes upon being recognized on a question.
4. All members present in the assembly hall when the question is put shall be required to vote unless the Board, for special reasons, shall excuse him/her. All motions to excuse a member from voting shall be made before the Board divides, or before a call of ayes or nays is commenced, and the question shall then be taken without further debate. A member of the Board who has a conflict of interest pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.59 or Sauk Co. Code Ch. 36, Code of Ethics, shall, prior to the commencement of discussion or consideration of the matter, declare same and request to be excused by the Chair from the Board Room during discussion, consideration and voting on said matter.
5. Every motion shall be reduced to writing if called for by the Chair or any member of the Board. After motion is made and stated by the Chair, it shall be deemed to be in the possession of the Board, but may be withdrawn at any time before decision or amendment.
6. In every instance, a motion to adjourn, to lay on the table, for previous question and for limited debate shall be decided without discussion.
7. These rules may be suspended or amended by a two-thirds majority vote of all members present. Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the proceedings of the County Board in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Rules or the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
   
8. All votes on resolutions or ordinances shall be recorded roll call votes. If the electronic voting system is not operational, the County Board may, by a two-thirds vote, approve voice voting on any resolution which does not otherwise require a roll call or supermajority vote by law. Any budget alterations shall require authorization by two-thirds of the membership of the Board, except that the Finance Committee may authorize transfers of funds between budgeted items of an individual office, department or activity which have been separately appropriated by the County Board in its budget, in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 65.90(5).
9. When a motion has been made and carried in the affirmative or negative, it shall be in order for any member of the majority to move for reconsideration thereof on the same or succeeding day, but in no case at a subsequent meeting of the Board. Such motion shall take precedence over all other questions, except a motion to adjourn.

RULE VII. FINANCIAL POLICY.

1. The Chairperson of this Board and the County Clerk shall issue County orders in favor of the several County offices for their respective salaries and for all bills allowed and appropriations made by this Board.
2. All members of the County Board, who are to be reimbursed for committee work, shall submit vouchers to the County Clerk on a monthly basis, to be placed on file with other current claims or accounts to be authorized for payment at regular Finance Committee meetings. Per diem and mileage paid County Board members through any calendar year shall be compiled in the Accounting Department and approved by the County Board prior to annual publication in March of the following year.
3. No current claim or account to be paid from funds previously appropriated for any item by the County Board in the Budget shall be allowed, nor order passed whereby any money is paid out or expended, until said claim or account has been referred to the appropriate department committee and report made thereof as directed by said committee. Individual expenditures exceeding $10,000 shall be specifically approved by the County Board, except as otherwise provided by ordinance or statute.
4. All claims or accounts for disbursements made by any County official must be itemized and contain sufficient information to identify proper budget authorization.
5. The Administrative Coordinator, with the assistance of the County Controller, shall keep the County Board informed of the financial condition of the County and shall submit complete quarterly financial statements to the County Board.
6. No claim by any County officer or employee for payment of costs or reimbursement of expenses shall be paid in connection with attendance at or travel to any convention, conference, seminar, training session, symposium, etc., which is held at a location greater than 300 miles from the county seat, unless the particular department's oversight committee, and both the Personnel and Finance Committees have first specifically authorized such attendance.

RULE VIII. OPEN MEETINGS.

1. It is declared to be the policy of the County of Sauk that the public is entitled to the fullest and most complete information regarding the affairs of County government as is compatible with the conduct of County affairs and the transaction of County business. Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81 to 19.98 are to be complied with by all members at all meetings of public nature. The County Board and its committees shall "sit with open doors", and timely notification of all public meetings, time, date, place, and subject matter shall be given, including the specifics for any contemplated closed session.
2. No public notice is required for a meeting of a sub-unit which may be held during a recess of, or immediately following, a meeting of the parent group; provided the Chair has publicly announced in advance at that meeting the time, place and subject matter of the sub-unit meeting.

ADDENDUM TO THE RULES OF THE SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMITTEES & DESCRIPTIONS AGRICULTURE, EXTENSION, EDUCATION, & LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

As the Agriculture, Extension and Education Committee, jointly responsible with the UW-Extension Southern District Director for oversight of UW-Extension educational programming in agriculture, community, natural resources and economic development, family living, 4-H and youth development, horticulture, and County tourism and promotion activities on behalf of the County Board. As Land Conservation Committee, responsible for natural resource management, resource conservation and environmental protection including soils, water, forestry and wildlife resources through participation in various federal, state and local programs. Oversees operation of farm lands located at the Sauk County Health Care Center and environmental obligations associated with the closed Sauk County landfill. When acting as the Land Conservation Committee shall also act as Farmland Preservation Review Committee. Responsible for policy direction and oversight for the following departments: UW-Extension and Land Conservation Department.

ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

Responsible for policy direction and oversight regarding arts, humanities, culture and historic preservation projects of Sauk County.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Responsible for policy direction to implement the closure, planning and monitoring operations at the solid waste disposal site, identifying the direction and authority for future county efforts in the areas of resource conservation, waste reduction, recycling and hazardous waste disposal. This committee shall prepare a plan for the closure, monitoring and short term and long term uses of the site. This committee shall complete its work by December 31, 2006 and at that time, shall cease to be a standing committee of the board unless the County Board takes action to extend the Committee. Provides policy direction and oversight for the following departments: Solid Waste.

EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Responsible for proposing amendments and monitoring the operation of Rules of the County Board; responsible for the conduct of all intergovernmental relations and affairs; monitors State legislative and administrative activity affecting Sauk County; proposes legislation or action on pending legislation affecting Sauk County; considers matters not specifically assigned to other Committees; reviews matters which affect growth and development of Sauk County. Responsible for policy direction and oversight to the following departments: Administrative Coordinator, Corporation Counsel, County Clerk, Emergency Management, Veteran's Service Office.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Responsible for financial policy initiation and review of all County fiscal matters, including development of annual County operating budget. Reviews County investment and banking policies; reviews and approves for payment monthly reports of bills from the Accounting Department; manages County general fund and contingency fund; reviews per diem and mileage for all committees, commissions, boards or councils; recommends approval of county audit report; receives all special gifts and grants made in favor of the county. Provides policy direction and oversight to following departments: Accounting and County Treasurer.

HEALTH CARE CENTER COMMITTEE

Responsible for policy direction and oversight of Sauk County Health Care Center.

HUMAN SERVICES BOARD

Responsible for policy direction and oversight for Human Services Department pursuant to Wis. Stat. chs.46 and 51.

LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Provides policy direction and oversight on behalf of County Board to the following departments: Sheriff, District Attorney, Coroner, Clerk of Courts, Court Commissioner, Register in Probate, Child Support, animal shelter and control, and Circuit Court Judges.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE

Responsible for the overall information technology requirements for all departments and agencies of Sauk County. Provides overall planning and long range forecasting for the information systems needs of Sauk County. Provides oversight for the following departments: Management Information Systems.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Responsible for policy jurisdiction over all county personnel matters including: recruitment and selection; collective bargaining and contract administration; employee relations; salary administration for all appointed and elected personnel; classification systems; employee training; fringe benefits; and reviews all new position requests and vacant positions. Provides policy direction and oversight to the Personnel Department.

PLANNING, ZONING & LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE

Responsible for policy direction for County planning, land use regulations, surveying, remonumentation, mapping and uniform rural building identification system, land records modernization activities. Provides policy direction and oversight to the following departments: Planning & Zoning, County Surveyor, County Cartographer, Register of Deeds.

PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE

Responsible for all matters relating to the acquisition of real property, construction, building improvements, repair or maintenance not specifically delegated to other Committees. Oversees the appraisal and sale of tax delinquent County property by the County Treasurer and reviews the disposition of, or the granting of easements on, County real property. Oversees the County's safety program. Approves the use of County owned property by non-County groups when such property is not under the direct purview of another committee. Provides for all property, liability, and worker's compensation insurance needs for the County. Provides policy direction and oversight for the Department of Emergency Management, Buildings & Safety with regard to matters involving buildings and safety.

PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD

Responsible for policy direction and oversight of Public Health Department pursuant to Wis. Stat. Chs. 250 through 255 relating to public and environmental health matters.

TRANSPORTATION & PARKS COMMITTEE

Responsible for policy direction in design, construction and maintenance of all county roads; expenditure of highway maintenance funds received from the state or county; purchases and sells county road machinery; lets contracts for county aid construction or provides for construction by day labor; reviews all payroll and material bills and vouchers resulting from highway operations. Responsible for all matters related to airport activity. Establishes policies relating to planning, acquisition, development and maintenance of County owned park and recreation sites. Responsible for the study, review and recommendation regarding freight, passenger and commuter rail development, intercity and commuter bus services and development, and the provision and coordination of rural and commuter transit services. Responsible for the physical management requirements associated with the closed Sauk County Landfill. Provides policy direction and oversight to the Highway Department and Parks Department. Also responsible for activities related to Tri-County Airport Commission, Pink Lady Transit Commission and Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission.

Adoption of agenda: Moved (Montgomery/Meister).
Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of minutes of previous meeting: Moved (Tollaksen/Stevens).
Motion carried unanimously.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:

Resolution No. 36-06 Naming the Official Sauk County Newspaper. Moved (Dippel/Endres). Vote totals: AYES: (28) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (1) Haugen. ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (2) Kriegl and Ashford. ABSENT: (0).
Motion carried.

Election of Chairperson:

Nomination of Candidates. Paper ballots. The first ballot cast serves to nominate Supervisors for the position of Chairperson.

Formal paper ballot nomination for County Board Chairperson:

Supervisor Endres
Supervisor Fordham
Supervisor Krueger
Supervisor Wenzel

Election of Chairperson:

First formal paper ballot vote for Sauk County Board Chairperson, (secret ballots continue until one candidate receives a majority of the votes cast):
Supervisor Endres 5
Supervisor Fordham 5
Supervisor Krueger 15
Supervisor Wenzel 6
Supervisor Endres withdrew, and made a request to support Supervisor Krueger.

Second formal paper ballot vote for Sauk County Board Chairperson:

Supervisor Fordham 3
Supervisor Krueger 20
Supervisor Wenzel 8

Chairperson Elected: Supervisor Krueger

Newly elected chair takes up the gavel and from this point forth, conducts the meeting and assumes the duties of chairperson as set forth in the Rules of the Board, Chapter 35 of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances, and Chapter 59 of Wisconsin Statutes.

Election of Vice-Chairperson: (The same nomination and election procedure for Chairperson is used to elect the Vice-Chairperson)

Nomination of Candidates. Paper ballots. The first ballot cast serves to nominate Supervisors for the position of Chairperson.

Formal paper ballot nomination for County Board Vice-Chairperson:

Supervisor Ashford
Supervisor Endres
Supervisor Fordham
Supervisor Netzinger
Supervisor Sprecher
Supervisor Stoeckmann
Supervisor Wenzel
Supervisor White
Supervisor Stoeckmann withdrew.

Election of Vice-Chairperson:

First formal paper ballot vote for Sauk County Board Vice-Chairperson, (secret ballots continue until one candidate receives a majority of the votes cast):
Supervisor Ashford 11
Supervisor Endres 3
Supervisor Fordham 4
Supervisor Netzinger 2
Supervisor Sprecher 6
Supervisor Wenzel 5
Supervisor White 0
Supervisor Endres withdrew, and made a request to support Supervisor White.

Second formal paper ballot vote for Sauk County Board Vice-Chairperson:

Supervisor Ashford 13
Supervisor Fordham 1
Supervisor Netzinger 2
Supervisor Sprecher 9
Supervisor Wenzel 4
Supervisor White 2
Supervisors Netzinger and White withdrew, and made a request to support Supervisor Ashford.

Third formal paper ballot vote for Sauk County Board Vice-Chairperson:

Supervisor Ashford 18
Supervisor Fordham 1
Supervisor Sprecher 11
Supervisor Wenzel 1

Vice-Chairperson Elected: Supervisor Ashford

Election of Three (3) At-Large Members of the Executive and Legislative Committee: (The same nomination and election procedure as the Chair and Vice-Chair is used to elect each of the three at-large members, except that in this, and all future paper ballots, Supervisors must indicate the district which they represent on the reverse side of the ballot.)

Election of 1st At-Large Member of Executive and Legislative Committee:

Formal paper ballot nomination for 1st At-Large member of Executive & Legislative Committee:

Supervisor Endres
Supervisor Fordham
Supervisor Hartje
Supervisor Haugen
Supervisor Kriegl
Supervisor Montgomery
Supervisor Sprecher
Supervisor Stevens
Supervisor Wenzel
Supervisor White

First formal paper ballot vote for 1st At-Large member:

Supervisor Endres 4
Supervisor Fordham 9
Supervisor Hartje 2
Supervisor Haugen 0
Supervisor Kriegl 2
Supervisor Montgomery 2
Supervisor Sprecher 3
Supervisor Stevens 5
Supervisor Wenzel 3
Supervisor White 1

Second formal paper ballot vote for 1st At-Large member:

Supervisor Endres 4
Supervisor Fordham 15
Supervisor Hartje 1
Supervisor Haugen 0
Supervisor Kriegl 2
Supervisor Montgomery 0
Supervisor Sprecher 0
Supervisor Stevens 6
Supervisor Wenzel 3
Supervisor White 0
Supervisors Endres, Hartje, Haugen, Montgomery, Sprecher, and Wenzel withdrew.

Third formal paper ballot vote for 1st At-Large member:

Supervisor Fordham 20
Supervisor Stevens 11
Supervisor White 0

1st At-Large Member of Executive & Legislative Committee Elected:Supervisor Fordham

Election of 2nd At-Large Member of the Executive and Legislative Committee:

Formal paper ballot nomination for 2nd At-Large member of Executive & Legislative Committee:

Supervisor Dippel
Supervisor Endres
Supervisor Hartje
Supervisor Kriegl
Supervisor Montgomery
Supervisor Sprecher
Supervisor Stevens
Supervisor Tollaksen
Suprvisor Wenzel
Supervisor White
Supervisors Hartje and Tollaksen withdrew.

First formal paper ballot vote for 2nd At-Large member:

Supervisor Dippel 1
Supervisor Endres 3
Supervisor Kriegl 2
Supervisor Montgomery 2
Supervisor Sprecher 2
Supervisor Stevens 14
Supervisor Wenzel 6
Supervisor White 1
Supervisors Dippel, Endres, Montgomery, Sprecher, and White withdrew.

Second formal paper ballot vote for 2nd At-Large member:

Supervisor Kriegl 2
Supervisor Stevens 20
Suprvisor Wenzel 9

2nd At-Large Member of Executive & Legislative Committee Elected: Supervisor Stevens

Election of 3rd At-Large Member of the Executive and Legislative Committee:

Formal paper ballot nomination for 3rd At-Large member of Executive & Legislative Committee:

Supervisor Cassity
Supervisor Endres
Supervisor Hartje
Supervisor Kriegl
Supervisor Meister
Supervisor Montgomery
Supervisor Netzinger
Supervisor Sprecher
Supervisor Wenzel
Supervisors Cassity and Hartje withdrew.

First formal paper ballot vote for 3rd At-Large member:

Supervisor Endres 6
Supervisor Hartje 1
Supervisor Kriegl 4
Supervisor Meister 3
Supervisor Montgomery 1
Supervisor Netzinger 3
Supervisor Sprecher 3
Supervisor Wenzel 10
Supervisors Hartje, Kriegl, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, and Sprecher withdrew.

Second formal paper ballot vote for 3rd At-Large member:

Supervisor Endres 11
Supervisor Wenzel 20

3rd At-Large Member of Executive & Legislative Committee Elected: Supervisor Wenzel

Scheduled Appearances:

None.

Public Comment:

1. Robert Mc Farlane Jr., Rock Springs, Wisconsin, in opposition to rezoning in the Township of Excelsior.
2. Melody Hiller, Rock Springs, Wisconsin, in opposition to rezoning in the Township of Excelsior.
3. Rose Valek, Rock Springs, Rock Springs, Wisconsin, in opposition to rezoning in the Township of Excelsior.

Communications:

1. Letter of resignation effective August 01, 2006, from Michael S. Brophy, Campus Dean & CEO of the University of Wisconsin Baraboo/Sauk County Campus.
2. Letters from Village of West Baraboo Board members to Governor Jim Doyle & State Legislators, in opposition to Senate Bill 1 with a special amendment to require local elected officials to disclose personal financial statements.
3. Wisconsin Department of Transportation US Highway 12 update: Notice of public information meeting to be held Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at the Baraboo Civic Center, 124 2nd Street, Baraboo, Wisconsin. Open house format from 6 to 9 p.m., with a half-hour formal presentation at 7:00 p.m.

Bills & Referrals:

None.

Claims:

None.

Appointments:

Human Services Board Citizen Member: Karen Fabisiak, to fill the unexpired term of Beverly Vaillancourt. Term expires April 17, 2007. Moved (White/Carlson), to accept appointment. Motion carried unanimously.

Long Term Support Planning Committee Citizen Members: Susan Tucker, Representing Community Action, (3 year term expires May 01, 2009); and Michael Kaesbauer, Home Care Provider Representative, to the replace the unexpired term of Shell Lea Hainz, (3 year term to expires May 01, 2009). Moved (Alexander/Dippel), to accept appointment.
Motion carried unanimously.

Board of Adjustment, Alternate Member: Ron Lestikow, Township of Merrimac, to fill the unexpired term of Benedict Malin. 3 year term expires June 30, 2008. Moved (Wenzel/Ashford), to accept appointment.
Motion carried unanimously.

Campus Living and learning Center Development and Building Committee, (University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County College): Sauk County Board Supervisor Marcy Huffaker, (one individual appointed by the County); and Tom Geimer, (one member of the community appointed by the mutual agreement of the Sauk County Board Chairperson and the Mayor of the City of Baraboo).

Moved (Stoeckmann/Fordham), to accept appointment. Moved (Haugen/Tollaksen), to postpone appointment. Vote total on motion to postpone appointment: AYES: (3) Haugen, Stevens, and Sprecher. NAYES: (28) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, and Wenzel. ABSENT: (0). Motion to postpone failed.
Motion to approve appointment carried by voice vote.

Unfinished Business:

None.

Consent Agenda.

1. Approval for Sauk County Board members to attend the UW-Extension Local Government Center County Officials Workshops in May, 2006. (Turn in form to Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, by April 25, 2006.)
2. AGRICULTURE, EXTENSION, EDUCATION & LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE:
   Resolution No. 37-06 Commending Pamela Karg for Years of Faithful Service to the People of Sauk County. Chairman Krueger presented Ms. Karg a certificate of appreciation.
3. Resolution No. 38-06 Approving Farmland Preservation Program Applications.
4. EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:
   Resolution No. 39-06 Proclaiming April 23-29, 2006 National County Government Week Protecting Our Communities.
5. LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:
   Resolution No. 39A-06 Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation.

Moved (Borleske/stevens), to approve consent agenda items. Vote totals: AYES: (31) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (0).
Motion carried unanimously.

New Business:

None.

Reports (informational only, no action required):

1. Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk - Rezoning petitions received, per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e)1:
   Petition 6-06 Subdivision Plat in the Township of Merrimac, filed by James Grothmon for Robert & Patricia Weynand.
   Petition 7-06 Development Plan in the Township of Reedsburg, filed by Brad Palubicki/Copper Creek Crossing, LLC.
   Petition 8-06 Subdivision Plat in the Township of Reedsburg, filed by Brad Palubicki/Copper Creek Crossing, LLC.
   Petition 9-06 Subdivision Plat in the Township of Winfield, filed by Barrington Real Estate, LLC.
2. Draft Sauk County Financial Policy.
3. Tim Stieve, Emergency Management, Buildings & Safety Director: Communications Infrastructure Committee update.
4. Steve Pate, Management Information Systems (MIS) Coordinator: draft minutes.
5. Supervisor Paul Endres: update on Continuum of Care Committee.
6. Kathryn Schauf, Interim Administrative Coordinator: County updates.

Resolutions & Ordinances.

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Resolution No. 40-06 Designating Unreserved Funds as of December 31, 2005. Moved (Dippel/Carlson). Vote totals: AYES: (31) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (0). Motion carried unanimously.

LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE and MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS) COMMITTEE:

Resolution No. 41-06 Authorization To Accept A grant From State of Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance For a Wisconsin Justice Information Sharing Program (WIJIS). Moved (Tollaksen/Stevens). Vote totals: AYES: (31) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (0). Motion carried unanimously.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE and FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Resolution No. 42-06 To Authorize the 2007 Annual Adjustment For Non-Represented Employees' Salaries Effective January 01, 2007. Moved (Meister/Fordahm). Vote totals: AYES: (28) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (1) Haugen. ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (2) Zowin and Borleske. ABSENT: (0). Motion carried.

Resolution No. 43-06 Authorizing the Elected Officials' Salaries For the 2007-2008 (Sheriff, Coroner, Clerk of Courts 2007-2010) Term of Office. Moved (Montgomery/Tollaksen). Vote totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (2) Lehman and Haugen. ABSENT: (0). Motion carried.

PLANNING, ZONING, & LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE:

Resolution No. 44-06 Authorizing An Increase In Per-Corner Payment and Additional Specifications For the Existing Bounty Payment Program For Remaining, Unmonumented Section Corners in Sauk County. Due to a possible conflict of interest, Supervisor Wenzel requested to be excused from the Board meeting for this resolution. Moved (Lehman/Stoeckmann). Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, and Sprecher. ABSTAIN: (1) Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (0).
Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance No. 45-06 Approving Rezoning of Lands In the Town of
La Valle From An Agricultural to Commercial Zoning District Filed Upon David Phillips Et Al, Property Owners, (Petition #5-2006). Moved (Wiese/Tollaksen). Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Carlson. ABSENT: (0). Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes, April 18, 2006.

Resolution No. 46-06 Approving An Amendment to the Town of Delton Planning and Zoning Ordinance. Moved (Tollaksen/Volz). Vote totals: AYES: (31) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (0).
Motion carried unanimously.

PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE:

Resolution No. 47-06 Authorizing Contract With Arnold And O'Sheridan Inc. For Engineering Services. Moved (Hartje/Sinklair). Vote totals: AYES: (31) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (0).
Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution No. 48-06 Authorizing Contract With Nextel To Lease Space On the West Square Building For A Cellular Communication Device. Moved (Carlson/Hartje). Vote totals: AYES: (31) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (0).
Motion carried unanimously.

PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE, LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE and MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS) COMMITTEE:

Resolution No. 49-06 Authorization To Contract With AT & T Global For the Purchase and Installation of 9-1-1 Phone System Equipment. Moved (Fordham/Stoeckmann). Vote totals: AYES: (31) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (0).
Motion carried unanimously.

Motion (Endres/Wenzel), to adjourn until Tuesday, May 16, 2006 @ 6:00 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment: 10:50 p.m.

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