Board of Supervisors

• 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, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen (arrived @ 6:50 p.m.), Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Wenzel.
• Invocation and pledge of allegiance.
• Approve agenda: Moved (Bychinski/Lehman).
  Motion carried unanimously.
• Approve minutes of previous session: Moved (Alexander/Sinklair).
  Motion carried unanimously.
• Scheduled Appearances: None.
• Public Comment: None.
• Communications:
  • Letter of appreciation from Dorothy Coens for resolution commending her work in Sauk County.
  • Copy of Township of Excelsior resolution Requesting Completion Of A Groundwater Analysis In And Around The Sauk County Landfill Located In The Township of Excelsior, Sauk County, Wisconsin.
  • Letter from Cheryl Schroeder, Real Estate Specialist, Becher Hoppe Engineers and Architects, regarding appraisal of Sauk County property located on or near USH 12 as part of the Highway 12 improvement project.
  • Letter from Stephen J. Freese, Executive Director Circus World Museum Foundation, Inc., regarding 2007 activities.
  • Letter from Majid Allan, Senior Planner Dane County Department of Planning and Development, regarding public hearing notice: Amending the Dane County Farmland Preservation Plan by Adopting Amendments to the Town of Springfield Comprehensive Plan.
  • Letter from Paul Rogers, Baraboo Dells Air Show Director, regarding request for financial contribution to support the 2nd annual Baraboo Dells Air Show, which will take place June 29-July 1, 2007, at the Baraboo Dells Municipal Airport. Chair Krueger referred letter to the Sauk County Finance Committee.
  • E-mail from Edward R. Kannenberg, citizen of Sauk County, regarding contracting with the State for leasing of beds at the Sauk County Jail.
  • Letter from Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA), regarding NACo Annual Conference July 13-17, 2007 at Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond Virginia. Deadline for reduced registration rates is May 31, 2007.
  • Memorandum from Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, regarding leasing of portions of the Sauk County Jail.
  • Letter from Supervisor Horenberger giving notice of resignation from the Property & Insurance and Commission on Aging committees.
  • Letter from Supervisor Zowin giving notice of resignation from the Human Services Board.
• Bills & Referrals: None.
• Claims: Notice of Circumstances Giving Rise to Injury and Injury Pursuant to Wis. Stat. è 894.80 regarding Daniel J. LeDesma, Jr. for alleged damage to a safe caused by Law Enforcement personnel during a fire. Chair Krueger referred to Executive & Legislative Committee.
• Appointments:
  • Public Health Board Citizen Member Mary Pat Elsen to replace retired citizen member Sandy Schlender. 3 year term expires April 20, 2010.
    Approve resignation of Supervisor Horenberger from Commission On Aging and Property & Insurance Committees.
  • Approve resignation of Supervisor Zowin from Human Services Board.
  • Approve appointments of Supervisor Horenberger to the Human Services Board; and Supervisor Zowin to the Property & Insurance Committee.
  • Moved (Hartje/Borleske), to accept appointments. Vote total: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (2) Haugen and Wenzel.
    Motion carried unanimously.
• Unfinished Business: None.
• Reports (informational - no action required):
  1. 1. Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, rezoning petitions received per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e)1: Petition #5-07 Rezoning request, Township of Baraboo, from RC-35 To Commercial. Filed by Walter Johnson.
  2. 2. Supervisor Stevens, Chair, Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee: Unit A at the Sauk County Jail
  3. 3. Supervisor Fordham, Chair, Continuum of Care Committee
  4. 4. Supervisor Ashford, Chair, Executive & Legislative Committee
  5. 5. Marty Krueger, County Board Chair
  6. 6. Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator

• Consent Agenda:

  AGRICULTURE, EXTENSION, EDUCATION & LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No 41-07 Approving Farmland Preservation Program Application (Spahn).

  Resolution No. 42-07 Commending Paul Dietmann For Years Of Faithful Service To The People Of Sauk County.

  ARTS, HUMANITIES, & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 43-07 Adding The McArthur Mill Property, Baraboo To The Sauk County Cultural And Historic Resources Designation.

  LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 44-07 Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation.

  NATURAL BEAUTY COUNCIL:

  Resolution No. 45-07 Honoring Dorothy Coens For Years Of Faithful Service To The People Of Sauk County.

  PLANNING, ZONING & LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 46-07 Commending Lance J. Gurney For Years Of Faithful Service To The People Of Sauk County.

  PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD:

  Resolution No. 47-07 Commending Sandra Schlender For Years Of Faithful Service To The People Of Sauk County.

  Moved (Tollaksen/Stevens), to approve consent agenda items. Vote total: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (2) Haugen and Wenzel.
  Motion carried unanimously.

• Resolutions & Ordinances.

  HUMAN SERVICES BOARD:

  Resolution No. 48-07 Authorizing The Amendment Of Bylaws For The Long Term Support Planning Committee. Moved (Alexander/Fordham). Vote total: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Wenzel.
  Motion carried unanimously.

  PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, FINANCE COMMITTEE, and PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD:

  Resolution No. 49-07 To Eliminate One (1) Part-time Dietetic Technician Position And Create One (1) Part-time Registered Dietitian Position For The Sauk County Public Health Department Outside Of The 2007 Budget Process. Moved (Fordham/Stoeckmann). Vote total: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Wenzel.
  Motion carried unanimously.

  PLANNING, ZONING & LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 50-07 Establish Agreement And User Fees For Register Of Deeds CDs and LandShark. Moved (Sprecher/Wiese). Vote total: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Wenzel.
  Motion carried unanimously.

  PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD:

  Ordinance No. 51-07 Authorizing Sauk County To Become An Agent Of The State For The Department Of Agriculture, Trade And Consumer Protection For The Purposes Of Administering A Program Of Retail Food Establishment Licensing, Adopting Sauk Co. Code Ch. 44 And Amending Sauk Co. Code Ch. 20. Moved (White/Dippel). Beverly J. Muhlenbech, MPH, Sauk County Public Health Director/Health Officer, and Nick Oasen, Environmental Technician, regarding ordinance; clarification that this program is the inspection of food safety for prepackaged food for resale; and license user fees. Discussion in support of, and in opposition to ordinance. Vote total: AYES: (26) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (4) Volz, Haugen, Endres, and Carlson. ABSENT: (1) Wenzel.
  Motion carried.

  Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è59.02(2), of the Wisconsin State Statutes, April 17, 2007

  TRANSPORTATION & PARKS COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 52-07 Authorization To Purchase A Four Wheel Drive Truck. Moved (Sprecher/Volz). Vote total: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Wenzel.
  Motion carried unanimously.

• Motion (Tollasken/Borlesk) to adjourn until Thursday, April 19, 2007 @ 5:00 p.m.
  Motion carried unanimously.
• Adjournment: 7:22 p.m.

• County Board members regarding reservation forms due August 24, 2007 for the WCA Conference October 7, 8 & 9, 2007. Sauk County Financial Policy does not allow for reimbursement of meals or lodging for events held within the County; per diem and mileage will only be paid for meetings held on Monday and Tuesday, October 8 & 9, 2007. Supervisors will personally be responsible for reserving and paying for lodging accommodations.

Original documents on file @ the:

Office of the Sauk County Clerk
West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Room #144, Baraboo, WI 53913
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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