DATE: October 17, 2006
PLACE:
Room #326
West Square Building
505 Broadway
Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913.
Thank you letter from The Pineland Community Association, for funding for warning signs and gates at the Sauk County Community Forest, Spring Green, WI.
Letter from Yuba County, California, expressing sympathy and concern over the tragic event which took place at Weston School.
Certified copy of Columbia County Resolution No. 35-06 Dissolution Of The Bioterrorism Consortium and Providing For The Disposition Of Assets and Liabilities.
Letter from Town of Excelsior, asking for a speedy and permanent solution concerning the Big Cat Rescue and Educational Facility located in the Town of Excelsior.
Letter from Township of Reedsburg, informing Sauk County that on October 9, 2006 the Town Board of the Township of Reedsburg approved to recommend to the Sauk County Board of Adjustment approval of a Special Exception Permit to allow short term rental of a farm house located in Section 27 Parcel #030-0929 and contingent on closing of the property by December 1, 2006.
Memorandum from Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) regarding 2006-2007 meeting dates, and dates for the NACo Conferences.
Claim regarding estate of Jeffrey Heesen. Referred to Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee by Chairman Krueger.
Claim from Pamela Kippley regarding alleged personal injuries sustained as a result of a traffic accident. The claim has been adjusted by the insurance carrier of Sauk County.
Claim from Eric and Agata Nowak regarding alleged injuries resulting from a traffic accident. Referred to Transportation and Parks Committee by Chairman Krueger.
Re-appointment of Virgil Kasper and John Geoghegan to
the Pink Lady Rail Transit Commission for a two year
term that runs from 10-31-06 to 10-31-08. Moved (Endres/Stevens),
to accept appointments.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of the nomination of Supervisor Larry Volz
to the Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation
Committee, (no length of term given). Moved (Tollaksen/Hartje),
to accept appointment.
Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Krueger noted Supervisor
Montgomery would be appointed to the same Committee at the November 14,
2006 County Board meeting.
Resolution No. 113-06 Commending John Goetz for More
Than 19 Years of Faithful Service to the People of
Sauk County. Moved (Endres/Stevens). Vote totals:
AYES: (29) Zowin, 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. ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Kriegl. ABSENT:
(1) Carlson.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 114-06 Authorizing The Creation Of
A Comprehensive Community Services Coordination Committee. Moved
(Endres/Alexander). Supervisor Endres noted the creation
of this Committee is a State of Wisconsin requirement,
and that a list of members appointed would be presented
to the Board for approval. Vote totals: AYES: (29)
Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann,
Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen,
Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger,
Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Alexander,
Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. ABSENT
FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Haugen. ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 115-06 Amending Chapter 5 Of The Sauk County Code Of Ordinances Sauk County Sheriff's Department Organization And Regulation; Maintenance And Board Of Prisoners. Moved (Tollaksen/Stevens). Supervisor Tollaksen noted the only change is a $1.00 increase for maintenance and board of prisoners. Discussion regarding home detention and bracelet monitoring.
Motion (Tollaksen/Montgomery), for the previous question.
Vote totals on motion for the previous question: AYES:
(18) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Montgomery, Bychinski,
Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Huffaker, Fordham, Haugen,
Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Netzinger,
and Wenzel. NAYES: (12) Zowin, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann,
Volz, Dippel, Wheeler, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair,
and White. ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
Motion for the previous question failed, (requires 2/3 majority
vote).
Further discussion regarding comparing prisoner costs
for in house vs. home detention and bracelet monitoring.
Vote totals on ordinance: 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: (1)
Carlson.
Ordinance carried unanimously.
Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è 59.02(2), of the Wisconsin State Statutes, October 17, 2006.
Resolution No. 116-06 Authorizing Purchase Of A 2007
Four Wheel Drive Pick Up Truck. Moved (Dippel/Tollaksen).
Discussion regarding bid selection, and uses for vehicle.
Vote totals: AYES: (28) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman,
Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger,
Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler,
Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens,
Gaalswyk, Wiese, Alexander, White, Netzinger, Sprecher
and Wenzel. NAYES: (2) Kriegl and Sinklair. ABSENT:
(1) Carlson.
Motion carried.
Resolution No. 117-06 Establishing The 2007 Health
Insurance Program For Sauk County. Moved (Stoeckmann/Tollaksen).
Supervisor Stoeckmann noted, compared to 2006 rates,
the percentage for health insurance costs increased
8%, and is a lower than other areas. Vote totals: AYES:
(29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske,
Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity,
Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham,
Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese,
Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher and
Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Haugen.
ABSENT: (1) Carlson. Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel,
noted Rule VI. D. of the Rules of the Sauk County Board
of Supervisors, states that all members present are
required to vote unless the Board, for special reasons,
shall excuse him/her.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 118-06 To Create One (1) Full-Time
Equivalent (FTE) Position of Social Worker-Community
Access Program for the Sauk County Human Services Department
Effective January 1, 2007. Moved (Bychinski/Alexander).
Supervisor Bychinski noted this position is funded
by a grant, and is expected to require no levy use
in future years. Vote totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl,
Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery,
Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker,
Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres,
Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White,
Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (1) Haugen.
ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
Motion carried.
Resolution No. 119-06 To Create One (1) Full-Time
Equivalent (FTE) Position of Psychotherapist for the
Sauk County Human Services Department Effective January
1, 2007. Moved (Alexander/Meister). Supervisor
Meister noted the necessity of this position, and that
it is partially funded by the State of Wisconsin. Vote
totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje,
Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski,
Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel,
Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens,
Gaalswyk, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger,
Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (1) Haugen. ABSENT: (1)
Carlson.
Motion carried.
Resolution No. 120-06 To Create One (1) Full-Time
Equivalent (FTE) Position Of Deputy Sheriff - Court
Security For The Sauk County Sheriff's Department Effective
January 1, 2007. Moved (Tollaksen/Sinklair). Moved
(Kriegl/Gaalswyk), that the creation of the fourth
security officer position be offset by a position reduction
in the Sheriff's department that results in a no labor
compensation cost increase in the County's budget.
Discussion in support of, and in opposition to amendment.
Vote totals on motion to amend: AYES: (6) Kriegl, Borleske,
Stoeckmann, Haugen, Gaalswyk, and Wiese. NAYES: (24)
Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Montgomery, Bychinski,
Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler,
Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Sprecher, Alexander,
Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger.
ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
Motion to amend failed.
Discussion regarding duties of court security, and public
safety. Vote totals on resolution: AYES: (27) Zowin,
Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Montgomery, Bychinski,
Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel,
Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens,
Gaalswyk, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger,
Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (3) Kriegl, Stoeckmann, and
Haugen. ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
Resolution carried.
Resolution No. 121-06 To Create One (1) Full-Time
Equivalent (FTE) Position Of Deputy County Clerk For
The Sauk County Clerk Effective January 1, 2007. Moved
(Meister/Volz). Supervisor Meister noted need for position
due to creation of a Statewide Voter Registration List
(SVRS), required under the adoption of the Federal
Help America Vote Act (HAVA); and that a portion of
costs for this position will be billed back to local
municipalities. Supervisors Endres and Kriegl recommended
writing to your congressman regarding costs to implement
the HAVA. Vote totals: AYES: (28) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister,
Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski,
Krueger, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler,
Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens,
Gaalswyk, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger,
and Sprecher. NAYES: (0). ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (2)
Cassity and Wenzel. ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 122-06 Amending the Town of Merrimac
Zoning. Moved (Ashford/Dippel). Vote totals: AYES:
(27) 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, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (2) White and
Netzinger. ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Zowin. ABSENT:
(1) Carlson.
Motion carried.
Resolution No. 123-06 Adopting a Revision to the Sauk County Agricultural Preservation Plan and Plan Map for the Town of Westfield (Petition #14-2006). Moved (Wiese/Sprecher). Discussion regarding revisions and wording. Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, clarified "agency" refers to Planning, Zoning and Land Records Committee. Moved (Netzinger/Tollaksen), to postpone resolution until November 14, 2006. Discussion in opposition to, and in support of motion to postpone. Vote totals on motion to postpone: AYES: (6) Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Endres, Stevens, and Netzinger. NAYES: (24) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Ashford, and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Carlson. Motion to postpone failed.
Discussion regarding revision to Sauk County Agricultural
Preservation Pan and Plan Map for the Town of Westfield.
Vote totals on resolution: AYES: (27) Zowin, Kriegl,
Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery,
Bychinski, Krueger, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler,
Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Gaalswyk,
Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Sprecher
and Wenzel. NAYES: (3) Cassity, Tollaksen, and Stevens.
ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
Resolution carried.
Ordinance No. 124-06 Approving the Rezoning of Lands
in the Town of Baraboo from an Agricultural to a Single-Family
Residential Zoning District filed upon Ralph Tuttle & Mary
Angel, Property Owners (Petition #19-2006). Moved
(Wiese/Ashford). Supervisor Lehman stated the property
is located near Devil's Lake State Park. Vote totals:
AYES: (27) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske,
Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Krueger, Cassity,
Tollaksen, Volz, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen,
Horenberger, Ashford, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese,
Alexander, Sinklair, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel.
NAYES: (2) Kriegl and White. ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE:
(1) Huffaker. ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
Motion carried.
Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes, October 17, 2006.
Ordinance No. 125-06 Approving the Rezoning of Lands
in the Town of La Valle from an Agricultural to a Commercial
Zoning District filed upon Karen Lea Geitz, Property
Owner (Petition #20-2006). Moved (Hartje/Sinklair).
Supervisor Wiese stated the property is located on
Highway 58 in the Township of La Valle. 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: (1) Carlson.
Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance effective upon
passage pursuant to è59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes,
October 17, 2006.
Ordinance No. 126-06 Approving the Rezoning of Lands
in the Town of Greenfield from a Single-Family Residential
to a Resource Conservancy - 5 Zoning District filed
upon Gail Eerebout-Zautke and Steven Zautke, Property
Owners (Petition #2-2006). Moved (Zowin/Sprecher).
Supervisor Ashford noted zoning would be consistent
with adjoining land. 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: (1) Carlson.
Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance effective upon
passage pursuant to è59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes,
October 17, 2006.
Ordinance No. 127-06 Approving the Rezoning of Lands in the Town of La Valle from an Agricultural to a Commercial Zoning District filed upon
Clarence Borntrager, Property Owner (Petition #22-2006). Moved
(Borleske/Lehman). Supervisor Wiese noted the request
to rezone is to open a store on the property. Vote totals:
AYES: (29) 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, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel.
NAYES: (1) White. ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
Motion carried.
Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes, October 17, 2006.
Ordinance No. 128-06 Approving the Rezoning of Lands
in the Town of Troy from an Exclusive Agricultural
to an Agricultural Zoning District filed upon Gary
and Linda Midthun, Property Owners (Petition #23-2006). Moved
(Wiese/Sprecher). Supervisor Wiese noted the petitioner
plans to start lots. Vote totals: AYES: (29) 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, Netzinger, Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (1)
White. ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
Motion carried.
Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes, October 17, 2006.
Resolution No. 129-06 Authorizing Issuance Of Quit
Claim Deed For Certain Lands Previously Acquired By
Tax Deed. Moved (Volz/Hartje). Supervisor Hartje
noted this quit claim deed involves one foot of property.
Vote totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje,
Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski,
Krueger, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel,
Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens,
Gaalswyk, Wiese, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger,
Sprecher and Wenzel. NAYES: (0). ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE:
(1) Ashford. ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 130-06 Ordering County Clerk to Issue
Tax Deeds on Unredeemed Certificates. Moved (Hartje/Endres).
Supervisor Hartje noted these are properties taken
for property taxes not paid. 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: (1) Carlson.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 131-06 Authorizing the Purchase of
Highway Equipment for Sauk County. Moved (Hartje/Stevens).
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:
(1) Carlson.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Krueger entertained a motion to certify the proposed 2007 Sauk County Budget for publication, and to set the time and date for a Public Hearing on same.
Moved (Tollaksen/Montgomery), to approve the proposed
2007 Sauk County Budget for publication, and to set
the time and date for the public hearing on the proposed
2007 Sauk County Budget, with total County expenses
of $93,474,176; a levy rate, including
special purpose levies, of $4.14 per
$1,000.00; and total levy dollars raised of $24,805,694,
for November, 14, 2006, beginning at 6:00 p.m., West
Square Building, 505 Broadway, Rm. #326, Baraboo, Wisconsin,
53913. Vote totals on motion: AYES: (29) Zowin,
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: (1) Kriegl.
ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
Motion carried.
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