Executive & Legislative Committee

Members Present: M. Krueger, J. Ashford, J. Fordham, D. Stevens, and W. Wenzel

Others Present: C. Hendee, K. Schauf, B. Mielke, C. Ederer-Sklar, T. Tyczynski, and L. Haugen

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Krueger at 9:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.

Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as mailed.
Motion carried.

Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Ashford to approve the minutes of the July 13 and 21, 2006 meetings, as mailed.
Motion carried.

Public Comment:

1. Supervisor Stevens reported hearing of a discussion by some legislators concerning the averaging of sales tax revenue between counties; Chairperson Krueger will attempt to verify this information.
2. Supervisor Fordham asked for a formal, legal opinion concerning any violations which may have occurred by members of the E&L Committee during the closed session held on July 21, 2006 regarding hiring of an Administrative Coordinator (as referenced to at the County Board meeting and in the minutes by Supervisor Haugen). Supervisor Haugen was present but refused the opportunity to comment on the issue. Chairperson Krueger noted the matter will be reviewed with the Corporation Counsel and Supervisor Haugen.
   C. Committee members were updated on discussions being held by the County Property Committee concerning ownership of property referred to as the "County Forest", located in the Town of Spring Green.
3. D. Chairperson Krueger informed the Committee that Supervisor Wheeler will be bringing forward a resolution for consideration at the August 15, 2006 County Board meeting entitled, "Approving the Placement of a Countywide Referendum Question on the November 2006 Election Ballot, Giving Sauk County Voters an Opportunity to Advise National Elected Representatives on the Matter of Bringing U.S. Troops Home From Iraq"; a matter which the E&L Committee chose not to endorse at last month's Committee meeting.

Communications:

1. Sauk County real property assets: A listing of all County owned property was distributed by K. Schauf.

Veterans Service Office:

T. Tyczynski, Veterans Service Officer, presented the monthly report and list of bills for his department. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Ashford to approve the report and list of bills in the amount of $1,488.04. Motion carried.

Also presented and reviewed was the 2007 budget for this department. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Stevens to approve the budget, as presented. Motion carried.

Emergency Management:

C. Ederer/Sklar, Emergency Management Director, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Stevens, seconded by Ashford to approve the report and list of bills in the amount of $4,778.25. Motion carried.

Also presented and reviewed was the 2007 budget for this department. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Wenzel to approve the budget, as presented.
Motion carried.

Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Acceptance and Disbursement of Grant Money:

Ederer/Sklar distributed copies and discussed with Committee members a resolution entitled, "Approving the Acceptance and Disbursement of Homeland Security Interoperability Grant Funds". Motion by Ashford, seconded by Wenzel to recommend forwarding this resolution to the County Board for consideration at the August 15, 2006 meeting. Motion carried.

County Clerk:

B. Mielke, County Clerk, presented the monthly report and list of bills for this department. Motion by Stevens, seconded by Ashford to approve the monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $1,034.85.
Motion carried.

Also presented and reviewed was the 2007 budget for this department, Mielke noted the budget included the addition of one full time Deputy County Clerk position due to the work requirements of SVRS. Motion by Stevens, seconded by Fordham to approve the budget, as presented. Motion carried.

Corporation Counsel:

C. Hendee, Assistant Corporation Counsel, presented the monthly report and list of bills for his department. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Fordham to approve the monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $1,173.49. Motion carried.

Also presented and reviewed was the 2007 budget for this department. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Ashford to approve the budget, as presented. Motion carried.

Administrative Coordinator:

K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Chairperson Krueger and Schauf announced their intent to meet with representatives of the UW Campus and City of Baraboo concerning the Living and Learning Center project; Committee members supported this meeting, while still expressing concerns over how the project will be funded. Motion by Stevens, seconded by Wenzel to approve the monthly report and list of bills for this department in the amount of $6.68. Motion carried.

Also presented and reviewed was the 2007 budget for this department. Schauf noted her budget included funding for half of the full time position (shared with Accounting Department) of "Budget Analyst" and discussed with Committee members the additional need for part-time clerical help. Schauf will attempt to reorganize staffing and job duties in several departments during the budget review process in the hope of alleviating present staffing concerns. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Fordham to approve the budget, as presented, including the organizational efforts and additional part-time clerical help, as needed. Motion carried.

Consideration and Discussion of Board Development, Training, and Planning:

Schauf noted this matter will be listed as a standing report on future County Board agendas, with updates as needed.

Consideration and Discussion of Aging and Disability Resource Center:

Schauf informed Committee members of an upcoming power point presentation on the creation of an Aging and Disability Resource Center which will take place at the August 15, 2006 County Board meeting. The Center will be a new model in the way the County provides information to the aging and disabled.

Consideration and Discussion of Strategic Planning Outcomes and Implementation:

Schauf distributed minutes from previous Strategic Planning meetings and discussed with Committee members the possible implementation of ideas generated from the planning sessions.

Consideration of Expectations and Goals for the Administrative Coordinator:

Chairperson Krueger noted this item was placed on today's agenda for information, but indicated clear expectations and goals need to be developed between Board members and the Administrative Coordinator; further noting the issue may be addressed at next month's Committee meeting.

Supervisor Fordham announced she had been selected for Federal jury duty during the upcoming months of September - November and may be absent from several Committee meetings.

Motion by Ashford, seconded by Fordham to adjourn until Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:45 A.M.

Respectfully Submitted: Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary