DATE: July 17, 2007
West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Room #326, Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913.
Call to order: 6:00 p.m.
Compliance with Open Meeting Law.
Roll call: Present: (30) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Kriegl.
Invocation and pledge of allegiance.
Chair Krueger with changes: move scheduled appearance of Jerri Zuber of Horty Elving; and Supervisor Fordham Continuum of Care Committee report to after closed session item on the agenda.
Approve amended, amended agenda, with noted items moved: Moved (Bychinski/Stoeckmann). Motion carried unanimously.
Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, with correction: page 1, last paragraph, "AYES (30)".
Approve minutes of previous session with correction: Moved (Gaalswyk/Dippel). Motion carried unanimously.
Scheduled appearances:
1.) Andrea Lombard, regarding proposed Sauk County Continuum of Care facility.
Public Comment:
LaVern Peper, Marian Powers, Audrey Parker, Terry Langer, Philip Craker, Ed Brooks, William Higgins, Gene Wuest, Mimi Wuest, Carl Mundth, and John Deitrich, in opposition to, and in support of, proposed Sauk County Continuum of Care facility building location at Reedsburg site.
Communications in support of building a new Sauk County Continuum of Care facility at the original site on County Highway CH, from Town of Westfield; Joseph Beyer, La Valle.
Communication from Town of Franklin, in opposition to building a new Health Care Center; and if a new health care center is needed, supports the Reedsburg site.
Communication from George L. Johnson, President, Reedsburg Area Medical Center, in support of a new Health Care Center, and encouraged a location which will provide ability to plan and deliver services to citizens of Sauk County.
A petition in support of building a new Sauk County Health Care Center at the existing location.
Communications:
1.) Letter from Sauk County Sheriff Randy M. Stammen to Mr. Olson L. Dumas, Beloit, Wisconsin, regarding public records.
2.) Letter from Sauk County Sheriff Randy M. Stammen to County Board Supervisors, regarding inmate public visitation in the Sauk County Jail facilities. 3.) Letter from Rick Moore, AIA, ACHA, Principal of Horty Elving, regarding recommendation for location of a Sauk County Continuum of Care Campus. 4.) Letter to Marty Krueger, Sauk County Board Chair, from Kenneth W. West, Interim Sauk County Health Care Center Administrator, giving notice of retirement effective August 28, 2007.
5.) E-mail from Kathy Schauf, Sauk County Administrator, regarding the County Board agenda.
6.) Resolution from City of Reedsburg in support of constructing a new County Health Care Complex in the City of Reedsburg, and offer to pay the cost of the extension of Clark Street to the west and a connector Street from the complex to Clark Street.
7.) Letters from Delores Raddatz, Florence Weitzel, Robert Hirschinger, Delores Sanders, Edward & Louise Pugh, Jeanette Birdd, Violet Vinz, Mrs Elaine Smelcer, LaVern H. Peper, George McDonough, in support of building a new Sauk County Health Care Center at the current site.
8.) E-mail to Supervisor Wheeler from Town of Franklin Chair Joseph Prem, in opposition to building a new Health Care Center, and if a new Health Care Center is built, supports the Reedsburg site.
9.) Letter from Sheriff Stammen regarding Sheriff's Department operations.
10.) Letter from Tiffani F. Gruber, Classification & Program Administrator, Sauk County Sheriff's Department Security Division, regarding Huber inmates in relation to employment.
11.) E-mail to Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, from Supervisor Kriegl, giving notice that he will not be at the July County Board meeting, and to share his view that he supports the Housing Authority request for funds to acquire a housing complex that they now manage; recommends the Board postpone a decision on the building of a new Sauk County Health Care Center, and that a special meeting be held regarding same.
12.) Memorandum from Todd J. Liebman, Corporation Counsel, regarding Wisconsin State Statutes Chapter 32 Processes.
13.) Letter from Kelly Wilcock, Executive Director/Secretary of the Sauk County Housing Authority, regarding purchase of Winfield Apartments.
14.) Letter submitted by Supervisor Wheeler addressed to all Board members, from Bev Muhlenbbeck, retired Public Health MPH, Director/Health Officer, regarding hiring process for her replacement, structure of the Public Health Department, and request that the Administrative Coordinator's Office work directly with the Board of Health to determine what is the best way to deliver the health programs to the residents of Sauk County. Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, gave his opinion that the letter was not required to be read, and Chair Krueger referred the letter to the Sauk County Public Health Board.
Bills & Referrals: None.
Claims: None.
Appointments:
1.) Mark Steward as Sauk County Planning and Zoning Director.
2.) Reona M. Holmes, Reedsburg, to the Families Come First Committee.
3 year term from May 01, 2007 to May 01, 2010.
3.) Darwin J. Nelson, Merrimac, as a citizen member on the Commission
On Aging Committee, to fill the unexpired 3 year term of Darlene Hill.
Term to expire May 20, 2008.
Moved (Ashford/Fordham) to accept appointments. Discussion regarding employee probationary period, and notation that Mark Steward was not able to attend this meeting. Vote totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (1) Stevens. ABSENT: (1) Kriegl. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business: None.
Reports (informational - no action required):
1. Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, rezoning petitions received
per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e):
Petition #7-07 Rezoning request, Township of Dellona, from
Agricultural to Commercial. Filed by Vern Mittlesteadt.
Petition #8-07 Rezoning request, Township of Baraboo,
from Resource Conservancy-35 to Commercial. Filed by
Michael and Tammy Wilm.
Petition #9-07 Rezoning request, Township of Excelsior,
from Resource Conservancy-5 to General Agricultural. Filed by
Mark Carlson.
2. Supervisor Ashford, Vice-Chair, Executive & Legislative Committee.
3. Supervisor Huffaker, regarding Sauk County Board Annual
Picnic. (handout - picnic information)
4. Marty Krueger, County Board Chair
5. Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator (handout - Sauk County Health Care Center Cost Summary)
Consent Agenda.
AGRICULTURE, EXTENSION, EDUCATION & LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 76-07 Approving Farmland Preservation Program
Applications (Craker). Moved (Lehman/Borleske), to approve consent agenda resolution. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Kriegl. Motion carried unanimously.
Possible closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85 (1) (e) "Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties. . .whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session". Purchase of public property.
@ 7:30 p.m., moved (Montgomery/Endres), to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85 (1) (e) "Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties...whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session". Purchase of public property; followed by immediately reconvening in open session; and allow the following to remain for the closed session: all Sauk County Board Supervisors; Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel; Alene Kleczek, Assistant Corporation Counsel; Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator; Kerry Beghin, Sauk County CPA, Controller; Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk; Rebecca A. DeMars, Deputy County Clerk; and Patricia A. Van Oosten, Lead Deputy County Clerk.
Roll call vote on motion to go into closed session: AYES: (30) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Kriegl. Motion to go into closed session carried unanimously.
Reconvene in open session.
@ 8:00 p.m., the Board reconvened in open session immediately following the closed session.
Scheduled appearances:
Jeri Zuber, Architect of Horty Elving, with overview of proposed skilled nursing facility, and recommendation for site location of project.
Reports (informational - no action required):
Supervisor Fordham, Chair, Continuum of Care Committee.
Resolutions & Ordinances.
CONTINUUM OF CARE COMMITTEE and HEALTH CARE CENTER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Resolution No. 77-07 Delineating Size, Location, and Related Services For The Development Of A Skilled Nursing Facility Within The Construct Of The Development Of A Continuum Of Care And Creating The Health Care Center Building Projects Committee. Moved (Fordham/Endres). Discussion regarding building all components at the same time; number of beds; lagoon; water sprinkler; costs to delay project; and location.
Moved (Alexander/Borleske), to amend the resolution to delete from the 2nd and 4th paragraphs: "within the City of Reedsburg at the property referred to as Creekview Estates", and replace with: "at the current Sauk County Health Care Center site". Discussion in support of, and in opposition to amendment. Vote totals on motion to amend: AYES: (6) Borleske, Volz, Carlson, Wiese, Alexander, and White. NAYES: (24) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Sprecher, Sinklair, Wenzel, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Kriegl. Motion to amend failed.
Supervisor Fordham regarding family care changes impact, and clarification that all phases are included in Continuum Of Care Plan. Vote totals on original resolution: AYES: (25) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (5) Lehman, Borleske, Tollaksen, Wheeler, and Gaalswyk. ABSENT: (1) Kriegl. Resolution carried.
CONTINUUM OF CARE COMMITTEE and HEALTH CARE CENTER BORD OF TRUSTEES:
Resolution No. 77A-07 Resolution Of Necessity For Acquisition Of Property For Construction Of A New Sauk County Health Care Center And Approval Of Negotiated Purchase Of The Creekview Gardens Site Located In The City Of Reedsburg. Moved (Meister/Zowin). Vote totals: AYES: (22) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Huffaker, Dippel, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (8) Lehman, Tollaksen, Volz, Wheeler, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Alexander, and Sinklair. ABSENT: (1) Kriegl. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 78-07 Denying Claim Of James Thieding Construction. Moved (Fordham/Ashford). Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, regarding bid for project.
Vote totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (1) Alexander. ABSENT: (1) Kriegl. Motion carried.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 80-07 Approving Transfer Of Funds To The Sauk County Housing Authority For The Purchase Of Winfield Apartments. Moved (Montgomery/Wenzel). Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Kriegl. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 81-07 Authorizing A Contractual Agreement With Robert W. Baird & Co. For Financial Advisor Services Related To Financing Of Sauk County Continuum Of Care Facilities. Moved (Wenzel/Bychinski). Vote totals: AYES: (26) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (4) Lehman, Tollaksen, Wheeler, and Gaalswyk. ABSENT: (1) Kriegl. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 82-07 Ratifying the 2007-2008 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Sauk County And Wisconsin Professional Police Association, Law Enforcement Employee Relations Division (WPPA-LEER). Moved (Alexander/Meiser). Supervisors Alexander and Meister, thanked Michelle Koehler, Personnel Director, Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, and Supervisor Tollaksen, Personnel Committee Vice-Chair, for their work on the collective bargaining agreement. Michelle Koehler, Personnel Director, addressed the Board regarding health insurance projected costs. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Kriegl. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING, ZONING & LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 83-07 Approving An Amendment To The Town Of Delton Planning And Zoning Ordinance To Rezone Certain Lands From An Agricultural To A Light Industrial Zoning District As Filed By Scott Morath. Moved (Volz/Ashford). Supervisor Volz with overview of amendment. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Kriegl. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 84-07 Approving The Rezoning Of Lands In The Town Of Ironton From An Exclusive Agricultural To An Agricultural Zoning District Filed By James & Shirley Roecker, Property Owners, Ray Zobel & Sons, Agent (Petition 6-2007). Moved (Wiese/Lehman). Supervisor Wiese with overview of rezoning request. Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Kriegl. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes, July 17, 2007.
Motion (Endres/Tollaksen) to adjourn until Tuesday, August 21, 2007 @ 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment: 10:30 p.m.