Board of Supervisors

DATE: May 16, 2006
PLACE:
Room #326
West Square Building,
505 Broadway
Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913.

• Call to order: 6:00 p.m.
• Compliance with Open Meeting Law.
• Roll call: Present: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
• Invocation and pledge of allegiance.
• Approve agenda: Moved (Bychinski/Carlson).
  Motion carried unanimously.
• Approve minutes of previous session: Moved (Stoeckmann/Borleske).
  Motion carried unanimously.
• Scheduled appearances:
  1. Jenny Erickson, Sauk County UW-Extension Community Natural Resources Economic Development Educator; and Rene Pilon and Correen Boyer, members of the Sauk County Institute of Leadership Class of 2006: Presentation of the 2006 Sauk County Institute of Leadership Award to Dr. Anthony Kujawa for his work with the St. Clare Hospice Center facility located in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
  2. Joseph Bunker of Strand Associates, Inc., and Scott Lawry, State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation: Highway 12 Bypass presentation.
• Public Comment:

  Terry Turnquist, Chairman of the Township of Greenfield; Ed Brooks, Chairman of the Township of Reedsburg; Joe Prem, Chairman of the Township of Franklin; Pamela Karg, citizen in the Township of Baraboo; and Marcus Wenzel, Chairman of the Township of Honey Creek, in support of Ordinance No. 54-06 Approving An Amendment To Chapter 7 Sauk County Zoning Ordinance To Incorporate Planned Unit Developments And The Rural Community Zoning District And Approving An Amendment To Chapter 22 Sauk County Land Division And Subdivision Regulations Ordinance To Incorporate Planned Unit Developments, (petition #10-2006).

  Melody Hiller, citizen in the Township of Excelsior, in opposition to Big Dad's Big Cat Rescue and Educational Center located in the Township of Excelsior.

• Communications:

  Invitation from the Sauk County Housing Authority to an open house for the Highpointe Commons, 1141 12th Street, Baraboo, Wisconsin, on Friday, June 02, 2006 @ 11:00 a.m.

  Letter from Robert McFrlane, Jr, Township of Excelsior, in opposition to Dad's Big Cat's Rescue and Educational Center located in the Township of Excelsior.

  Letter from Georgiann Bebar, Township of Excelsior, in opposition to Big Dad's Big Cat's Rescue and Educational Center located in the Township of Excelsior.

  Letter from Stephen J. Gauthier, Director Technical Services Center Government Finance Officers Association, notification that Sauk County has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the current fiscal year from the Government Finance Officers Association. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement.

  Letter from Rose Valek, citizen in the Township of Excelsior, in opposition to Big Dad's Big Cat's Rescue and Educational Center located in the Township of Excelsior.

• Bills & Referrals: None.
• Claims: None.
• Appointments:
  STANDING COMMITTEES

  SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

  2 Year terms

  April 18, 2006 - April 14, 2008

  AGRICULTURE, EXTENSION, EDUCATION & LAND CONSERVATION :

  Lester Wiese, Gerald Lehman, Katherine Zowin, Linda Borleske & Robert Cassity

  ARTS, HUMANITIES, & HISTORIC PRESERVATION:

  County Board Members:

  Arthur Carlson, Peter Tollaksen, Judy Ashford, Rose White & Tommy Lee Bychinski

  CHAIRPERSONS' ADVISORY:

  Chairperson of each standing committee.

  ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES:

  Katherine Zowin, Chair; Marcy Huffaker, Vice-Chair; Joan Wheeler, Secretary; Lowell Haugen and Robert Cassity

  FINANCE:

  Marty Krueger. Thomas Kriegl, Joan Fordham, William Wenzel & Tommy Lee Bychinski

  HEALTH CARE CENTER:

  Arthur Carlson, Paul Endres, Linda Borleske, Henry Netzinger & Catherine M. Horenberger

  HUMAN SERVICES BOARD:

  County Board Members:

  Scott Alexander, Paul Endres, Katherine Zowin, Al Dippel, Judith Stoeckmann & Joan Fordham

  LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY:

  Charles Montgomery, Peter Tollaksen, Donald Stevens, Robert Sinklair & Joan Wheeler

  MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (M.I.S.):

  Judith Stoeckmann, Henry Netzinger, Marcy Huffaker, Robert Sinklair & Joel Gaalswyck

  PERSONNEL:

  Tim Meister, Judith Stoeckmann, Peter Tollaksen, Scott Alexander, Henry Netzinger

  PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS:

  Lester Wiese, Gerald Lehman, Judy Ashford, Halsey Sprecher. Joel Gaalswyck

  PROPERTY & INSURANCE:

  Virgil Hartje, Larry Volz, Al Dippel, Charles Montgomery & Catherine M. Horenberger

  PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD:

  County Board Members:

  Catherine M. Horenberger, Lowell Haugen, Rose White, & Thomas Kriegl

  TRANSPORTATION & PARKS:

  Virgil Hartje, Tim Meister, Halsey Sprecher, Donald Stevens & Larry Volz

  Special Committees, Boards, & Commissions

  2006-2008

  BADGER INTERGOVERNMENTAL GROUP:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  William Wenzel, Sauk County Board Supervisor

  BADGER INTERIM OVERSIGHT & MANAGEMENT

  COMMISSION:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  William Wenzel

  BADGER RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD (RAB):

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Judy Ashford, Sauk County Board Supervisor,

  BARABOO RANGE COMMISSION:

  County Board member:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Judy Ashford, Chairwoman

  BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Halsey Sprecher, Township of Prairie du Sac

  CENTRAL WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Halsey Sprecher & Joan Fordham

  CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Al Dippel

  COMMISSION ON AGING:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Scott Alexander, Catherine M. Horenberger, Rose White & Joan Wheeler

  COMMISSIONER OF LAKE REDSTONE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Linda Borleske

  COMMISSIONER OF LAKE VIRGINIA MANAGEMENT:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Lester Wiese

  COMMISSIONER OF MIRROR LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Katherine Zowin

  COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE:

  (Established July 15, 2003)

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Tommy Lee Bychinski, Robert Sinklair, Donald Stevens, Virgil Hartje & Charles Montgomery

  FARMING & CONSERVATION TOGETHER (FACT):

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Thomas Kriegl

  INTER-COUNTY COORDINATING COMMISSION (ICC):

  Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Jefferson & Green Lake Counties:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Marty Krueger & Judy Ashford

  LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING (LEPC):

  2 year terms concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Marty Krueger, Larry Volz & Rose White

  LONG TERM SUPPORT PLANNING COMMITTEE:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Arthur Carlson, County Board Supervisor

  Catherine M. Horenberger, County Board Supervisor

  NATURAL BEAUTY COUNCIL:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Linda Borleske

  SAUK COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Supervisor Marty Krueger & Supervisor William F. Wenzel

  SAUK COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY:

  year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Supervisor Charles Montgomery, County Board member

  SAUK COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD (3 year terms):

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Supervisor Joan Wheeler, (County Board member)

  SOUTH CENTRAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS BOARD:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Supervisor Joan Wheeler

  SOUTHWEST BADGER RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Supervisor Lester Wiese

  TRI-COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION: 6 year terms

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Supervisor Donald Stevens

  UW CAMPUS COMMISSION:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Supervisor Marcy Huffaker & Supervisor Lowell Haugen

  WESTERN WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT

  BOARD APPOINTMENT COMMITTEE:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Supervisor Gerald Lehman

  WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND BOARDS:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Supervisor Lowell Haugen

  WISCONSIN COUNTY MUTUAL CLAIMS REVIEW COMMITTEE:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Supervisor Larry Volz

  WISCONSIN RIVER RAIL TRANSIT COMMISSION:

  Established February 19, 1980

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Supervisor Larry Volz, Supervisor Joel Gaalswyk, Supervisor Robert Sinklair &

  Supervisor Marcy Huffaker, Alternate

  WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF SOUTH

  CENTRAL WISCONSIN:

  2 year term concurrent w/Board of Supervisors: 04/18/06 to 04/14/08:

  Marty Krueger, Sauk Board of Supervisors Chairman

• Appointments (citizen members): AgeAdvantAge AREA AGENCY: (appointed by Sauk County Commission on Aging Committee @ their annual May Organizational meeting):

  1 year terms: May 01, 2006 - May 01, 2007: Delegate to the AgeAdvantAge Board of Directors: LaVon Puttkamer

  Alternate Delegate to the AgeAdvantAge Board of Directors: Betty Durst

  Member of the AgeAdvantAge Advisory Council: Darrell "Mac" McCluskey

  BARABOO RANGE COMMISSION:

  Citizen 3 year terms:

  Re-appointment: Ron Persche: 3 year term expires 05/31/09

  Re-appointment: Forrest Hartmann: 3 year term expires 05/31/09

  Re-appointment: William Beard: 3 year term expires 05/31/09

  COMMISSION ON AGING:

  Citizen Members, (3 year terms):

  Appointment to replace Buddy Bethke: Ralph Soeldner, 770 Westbrook Dr

  Plain, WI 53577, term expires 05/19/09

  Re-appointment: Betty Durst, term expires 05/19/09

  ETHICS INQUIRY BOARD: 3 year terms

  Re-appointment: Attorney James C. Bohl, term expires 04/21/2009

  PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD:

  Citizen Members (3 year terms):

  Re-appointment: Dr. Stuart Hannah, term expires 04/21/2009

  Re-appointment: Stacy Clement, term expires 04/21/2009

  SAUK COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:

  citizen member, 3 year term:

  Re-appointment: Melvin Rose, term expires 04/21/2009

  SAUK COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY:

  Citizen members, (5 year term):

  Re-appointment: Betty Repka, term expires 04/21/2009

  Moved (Carlson/Zowin), to accept appointments.
  Motion carried unanimously.

• Unfinished Business: None.
• Consent Agenda.
  LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:
  Resolution No. 50-06 Commending Diane C. Luck For Over Thirty Three Years of Faithful Service To The People of Sauk County. Moved (White/Tollaksen). Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
  Motion carried unanimously.
• New Business: None.
• Reports (informational only, no action required):
  1. County Clerk - Report of Re-Zoning petitions received, per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e)1:
     • Petition 10-06 Subdivision and Zoning Text Change in all Townships, filed by Sauk County Planning & Zoning Department.
     • Petition 11-06 Rezoning request from Agricultural to
       Residential-Single Family, in the Township of Dellona, filed by David A. Guess.
  2. Pulled from agenda:Strategic Planning Committee Update regarding Natural Resources.
  3. Supervisor Paul Endres: update on Continuum of Care Committee.
  4. Kathryn Schauf, Interim Administrative Coordinator: County updates.
  5. Judith Ashford, Sauk County Board Vice-Chairwoman: Executive & Legislative Committee update.
  6. Marty Krueger, Sauk County Board Chairman: Chairperson's report.
• Resolutions & Ordinances.

  FINANCE COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 51-06 Authorizing Transfer of Funds From the Contingency Fund to Overdrawn Appropriations From the 2005 Budget. Moved (Bychinski/Fordham). Vote totals: AYES: (28) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (2) Haugen and White. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
  Motion carried.

  Resolution No. 52-06 Revising Financial Policy 5-94, Fund Balance/Retained Earnings Policy. Moved (Kriegl/Fordham). Discussion in support of resolution. Vote totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (1) White. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
  Motion carried.

  PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 53-06 Ratifying The 2006-2008 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Sauk County and the Sauk County Highway Employees Union (AFSCME Local No. 360). Moved (Meister/Tollaksen). Supervisor Meister clarified the estimated 14.33% growth factored in increased costs in health insurance, (factored at 15% annually). Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
  Motion carried unanimously.

  PLANNING, ZONING, & LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE: Ordinance No. 54-06 Approving An Amendment To Chapter 7 Sauk County Zoning Ordinance To Incorporate Planned Unit Developments And The Rural Community Zoning District And Approving An Amendment To Chapter 22 Sauk County Land Division And Subdivision Regulations Ordinance To Incorporate Planned Unit Developments, (petition #10-2006). Moved (Alexander/Borleske). Discussion in support of ordinance. Supervisor Stevens spoke in opposition to the $20.00 fee for camping permits. It was noted Sauk County is the first county in the State of Wisconsin to receive approval from the Wisconsin Land & Conservation Board for their planned unit development. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
  Motion carried unanimously.

  Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes, May 16, 2006.

  Resolution No. 55-06 Amending The Sauk County Planning & Zoning Department's Fee Schedule. Moved (Wiese/White). Supervisor Wiese noted changes made. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
  Motion carried unanimously.

  PLANNING, ZONING, & LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE and TRANSPORTATION & PARKS COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 56-06 Requesting Certain Improvements To Be Included Within The Design And Construction Of The USH 12 Bypass Project Between The Village Of West Baraboo And The Village Of Lake Delton In Sauk County, Wisconsin. Moved (Ashford/Volz). Supervisors Hartje and Volz noted the improvement recommendations were and 8 foot apron vs. A 4 foot one; and connecting Highway 33 and Pitt Road together, citing safety issues. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
  Motion carried unanimously.

  PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 57-06 Authorizing Contract With Friede Associates of Reedsburg For Construction Of The Addition To The Sheltered Workshop Facility. Moved (Montgomery/Hartje). Supervisor Montgomery spoke regarding the need for extra space. Discussion in support of resolution. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
  Motion carried unanimously.

  HEALTH CARE CENTER COMMITTEE

  Resolution No. 58-06 Authorization to Contract for Respiratory Services and Equipment. Moved (Netzinger/Endres). Supervisor Netzinger addressed the Board regarding bids received, and noted the new provider for respiratory services and equipment. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
  Motion carried unanimously.

  Resolution No. 59-06 Authorization to Contract for Pharmacy Consultant and Services. Moved (Carlson/Endres). Supervisor Carlson addressed the Board regarding the recommended provider. Jeanne Leeck, Sauk County Health Care Center Administrator, noted the Director of Nursing for the Sauk County Health Care Center was included in the review and recommendation of the bid award. Vote totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (1) Tollaksen. ABSENT: (1) Dippel.
  Motion carried.

• Motion (Huffaker/Horenberger) to adjourn until Tuesday, June 20, 2006 @ 6:00 p.m.
  Motion carried unanimously.
• Adjournment: 8:40 p.m.

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