Board of Supervisors


DATE: October 16, 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) 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, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Zowin.
Invocation and pledge of allegiance.

Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, with changes:
1.) Fiscal note on Resolution #122-07, add: "This table represents 2008
budget year only."
2.) Updated copies of Resolution #128-07, as taxes were paid on 3 of the
parcels.
3.) On Resolution #118-07, One (1) Full-time Long Term Support Supervisor
effective date should read, "July 01, 2008".
4.) Resolution #117-07 updated job descriptions.
Approve agenda, with noted changes: Moved (Tollaksen/Bychinski). Motion carried, (Sinklair opposed).

Approve minutes of previous session: Moved (Montgomery/Dippel). Motion carried unanimously.

Scheduled appearances:
1.) Alan Langeteig, citizen member of the Workforce Development Board of South
Central Wisconsin, and Pat Schramm, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board, (handout - The WIRED Initiative A partnership among the Economic Development, Education, government, Industry, and Workforce Development Partners of South Central - Southwest Wisconsin). Contact Pat Schramm at 608-249-9001.
2.) Brad Viegut, Robert W. Baird & Co., regarding financing plan for skilled
nursing facility, (handout - Sauk County Example Skilled Nursing Facility Example Financing Timetable).
Public Comment:
1.) Larry Schara, North Freedom, WI, regarding building quality of the new Sauk County Health Care Center.
2.) Pat Conway, International Masonry Institute, regarding building of new Sauk County Health Care Center, (handout - regarding construction utilizing masonry).
3.) Attorney Todd Winstrom, Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW), regarding the jail 4.) Supervisor White requested to address the Board under Public Comment regarding public comment and call the question. Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, with opinion that Supervisor's White request to address the Board under Public Comment is not consistent with Rules of the Board in regards that said request would fall under "any other business", not allowed under the law in relation to Open Meetings Law.

Communications:
1.) Summons & Complaint from James Thieding Construction, Inc., regarding
contract claim in the amount of $111,096.00.
2.) Letter from Dane County Planning and Development Department regarding notice of Public Hearing on November 27, 2007: Amending the Dane County Farmland Preservation Plan by Adopting Amendments to the Town of Oregon Land Use Plan.
3.) Letter from Steve Hilgenberg, 51st Assembly District State Representative, regarding Assembly Bill 438 and the proposal to reduce the number of counties in the state.
4.) Letter from State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections regarding 2007 Annual Jail Inspection.
5.) Letter from Grothman & Associates, S.C., Land Surveyors, notifying delivery of addition to Plat of Walnut Hill Cemetery - Chair Krueger referred to Planning & Zoning Committee.

Bills & Referrals: None

Claims:
Summons and Petition for Alternative Writ of Mandamus filed by Thomas Kriegl vs. Randy Stammen regarding access to records request. Chair Krueger referred issue to the Executive & Legislative Committee.

Chair Krueger Appointment:
1.) Re-appointment of Richard Goddard to the Pink Lady Transit Commission.
2 year term expires 10/31/2009.
Moved (Endres/Wenzel), to accept appointment. Vote total on motion to accept appointment: AYES: (29) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (1) Sinklair. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried.

Unfinished Business: None. Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, clarified "Unfinished Business" refers to any County Board business postponed at a previous meeting for consideration at a subsequent meeting.

Reports (informational - no action required):
1. Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, rezoning petitions received
per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e):
Petition #16-07 Rezoning request, Township of Honey Creek;
From: Exclusive Agricultural, Single-Family Residential, Commercial TO: rural Community. Filed by Township of Honey Creek, c/o Marcus J. Wenzel, Chair.
Petition #17-07 Subdivision Plat-York Estate, Township of Excelsior,
filed by Mark Carlson, Applicant.
Petition #18-07 Subdivision Plat-Murray Estate, Township of Dellona,
filed by Mark Carlson, Applicant.
2. Supervisor Fordham, Chair, Continuum of Care Committee.
3. Supervisor Ashford, Vice-Chair, Executive & Legislative Committee.
4. Marty Krueger, County Board Chair:
Letter from Wisconsin Counties Association regarding the recent WCA Conference hosted by Sauk County. Chair Krueger presented a plaque from WCA in commemoration of the event to members of the Ad Hoc WCA Conference Planning Committee.
Wisconsin Counties Association Declaration regarding State funding request: 1.) Provide youth aids funding; 2.) Provide $19 million for State circuit court system; and 3.) Exempt fro the levy limits payments made to adjacent counties for library services, countywide emergency medical services, bridge aids and debt service.
Announcement that the Public Health Department will be available to administer flu shots to Board members @ 5:30 p.m. Before the November 13, 2007 Sauk County Board meeting, or anytime in December at the Public Health Department. Contact Pat Rego in the Public Health Department.
Sauk County Board of Supervisors Holiday Party at Spring Brook Golf Resort, Friday, December 7, 2007. RSVP to Sauk County Clerk's Office by Friday, November 30, 2007.
Long Term Care Governance Options Forum, Monday, October 29, 2007 at the White House Ramada Inn, 1450 Veterans Drive, Richland Center, WI. RSVP no later than Wednesday, October 17, 2007 with Mary Lou McDonald at 608-647-8821 ext. 216, or mcdonaldm@co.richland.wi.us.
Economic Development survey from the MCL group - deadline to turn in survey is October 17, 2007. Invitation to attend meeting on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 7:30 a.m. At Teel Plastics, Baraboo, WI.
Intergovernmental meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 25, 2007, in the cafeteria at UW Baraboo Sauk County.
Opinion that committees are a means where issues work their way to the full County Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Gaalswyk requested TRANSPORTATION & PARKS COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 113-07 Requesting Governor and State Legislators Enact Legislation to Reemphasize the Transportation User Fee Concept Thus Segregating Fuel Tax Revenues and Vehicle Registration Fees Specifically For the Transportation Fund, be considered separately in the Consent Agenda.

Consent Agenda:
EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 110-07 Recognizing Leave A Legacy Day.

HEALTH CARE CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Resolution No. 111-07 Commending Janice Nachtigal for 16 Years of Faithful Service To the People of Sauk County.

PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 112 -07 Approving Application For Urban Forestry Grant Program.
Moved (Tollaksen/Gaalswyk), to approve consent agenda resolutions 110-07, 111-07, and 112-07. Vote total: AYES: (29) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (1) Haugen. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried.

TRANSPORTATION & PARKS COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 113-07 Requesting Governor and State Legislators Enact Legislation to Reemphasize the Transportation User Fee Concept Thus Segregating Fuel Tax Revenues and Vehicle Registration Fees Specifically For the Transportation Fund.

Moved (Hartje/Tollaksen), to approve consent agenda resolution No. 113-07. Discussion regarding using revenues for the purpose it was specifically designated for.
Vote total: AYES: (26) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Wenzel, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (4) Dippel, Gaalswyk, Sinklair, and White. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried.

Resolutions & Ordinances:
COMMITTEE:
EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 114-07 Authorizing Contracting With MSA Professional Services For Groundwater and Leachate Monitoring Services at the Sauk County Solid Waste Site. Moved (Fordham/Stevens). Discussion regarding length of contract, cost, number of companies contacted, and State compliance. Vote total: AYES: (30) 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, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.

LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 115-07 Approving A Request To Apply For Aid to Law Enforcement With Wisconsin Ho-Chunk Lands Within Sauk County. Moved (Sinklair/Tollaksen). Discussion regarding aide to defray costs for services provided by law enforcement for protection on Indian Trust Lands within Sauk County. Vote total: Vote total: AYES: (30) 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, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, FINANCE COMMITTEE and COMMISSION ON AGING COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 116-07 To Create One (1) Full-time Nutrition and Prevention Specialist Position For the Sauk County Commission On Aging, Effective January 1, 2008. Moved (Alexander/Fordham). Discussion regarding Older Americans Act, Commission on Aging Committee signature block, and start date of position.

Motion (Wheeler/Stoeckman), to amend the resolution to change the start of position to when ADRC is initiated. Trish Vandre, Director of Aging Programs, clarified funding for this position is through the Older American Act, and is not tied to ADRC; and would not have the same start date as ADRC positions. Supervisor Wheeler withdrew her motion to amend.

Further discussion regarding committee overview of new position requests; process to create new positions; and clarification that positions are created as part of budget process. Michelle Koehler, Personnel Director, regarding role of position review committee, and creating job descriptions. Todd Liebman, Corporation Counsel, with opinion that the Commission On Aging signature block was not required to be on the resolution.

Moved (Wheeler/Stoeckmann), to amend the agenda by striking the signature block for the Commission On Aging Committee. Discussion regarding oversight committees in relation to reviewing position requests. Vote total on motion to amend: Vote total: AYES: (25) Kriegl, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (5) Meister, Hartje, Tollaksen, Alexander, and Sinklair. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried.

Motion (Bychinski/Tollaksen), for the previous question. Vote total on motion for the previous question: AYES: (29) 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, Wenzel, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (1) White. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion for the previous question carried.

Vote total on original resolution, as amended: Vote total: AYES: (26) Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (4) Kriegl, Tollaksen, Haugen, and White . ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Resolution, as amended, carried.

Resolution No. 117-07 To Commit Sauk County To Participation In The Creation And Implementation Of An Aging And Disability Resource Center (Currently Known As Commission On Aging Department) In Conjunction With Long Term Care Reform. Moved (Alexander/Endres). Discussion regarding funding. Supervisor White in opposition to structure as the Commission on Aging would become advisory only. Discussion regarding possible change to Rules of the Board; and ADRC regional structure.

Motion, (Stevens/Tollaksen), to amend the resolution to add under the "now Therefore, Be It Resolved" paragraph: (Contingent upon and limited to the extend State funding allows." Discussion regarding State mandated positions. Vote total on motion to amend: Vote total on motion to amend: AYES: (30) 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, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion to amend carried unanimously
Vote total on original resolution, as amended: Vote total: AYES: (30) 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, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Original resolution, as amended, motion carried unanimously.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, FINANCE COMMITTEE and HUMAN
SERVICES BOARD:
Resolution No. 118-07 To Commit Sauk County To Participating In Managed Long Term Care Reform. Moved (Alexander/Dippel). Chair Krueger clarified that the Human Services Board signature block was on this resolution in error. Moved (Stevens/Tollaksen), to amend the resolution to clarify funding source is the State of Wisconsin. Bill Orth, Human Services Director, regarding care management funding. Supervisor Stevens withdrew his motion to amend. Vote total: Vote total: AYES: (29) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (1) Haugen. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried.

Resolution No. 119-07 To Establishing Two (2) Regular Full-time Positions Within The Long Term Support Unit Of Sauk County Human Services and The Elimination of Two Project Positions. Moved (Alexander/Endres). Supervisor Alexander clarifying the two regular full-time positions replace the current two project positions, and are funded by the State. Chair Krueger clarified that the Human Services Board signature block was on this resolution in error. Vote total: Vote total: AYES: (30) 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, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, FINANCE COMMITTEE, and LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 120-07 To Create an Additional Full-time Position of Deputy Clerk of Court for the Sauk County Clerk of Courts Office Effective January 1, 2008. Moved (Tollaksen/Stevens). Chair Krueger announcement that Supervisor Meister was excused from discussion and voting on this resolution due to a possible conflict of interest. Chair Krueger clarified that the Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee signature block was on this resolution in error. Supervisor Tollaksen noted this position was vacated four years ago, and recommended to be reinstated. Vote total: AYES: (29) Kriegl, 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). EXCUSED (1) Meister. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution No. 121-07 To Create the Part-time Position of Law Clerk For the Sauk County Circuit Courts Effective January 1, 2008. Moved (Tollaksen/Stevens). Chair Krueger announcement that Supervisor Meister was excused from discussion and voting on this resolution due to a possible conflict of interest. Chair Krueger clarified that the Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee signature block was on this resolution in error. Supervisor Tollaksen regarding recommendation for position. Vote total: AYES: (29) Kriegl, 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). EXCUSED (1) Meister. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution No. 122-07 To Create An Additional Twelve (12) Deputy Sheriff-Security Project Positions, One (1) Jail Administrator Project. Position, One (1) Clerk Project Position, and One (1) Half-time (.5) Jail and Occupational Health Nurse Project Position For the Sauk County Sheriff's Department.
Moved (Tollaksen/Montgomery). Chair Krueger clarified that the Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee signature block was on this resolution in error. Supervisor Tollaksen in support of resolution. Discussion regarding operational analysis.

Motion (Stoeckmann/Borleske), to amend the resolution by adding: "That a staffing (position control) analysis of the Sheriff's Department be competed and implemented before any staff is hired to open the empty unit Pod A of the Sauk County Jail. This analysis should be conducted by a consultant experienced in staffing a 24 hour day, 365 days a year operation. This analysis could be part of a larger operational study of the Sauk County Sheriff's Department." Discussion in support of, and in opposition to analysis. Captain Hafemann, Sauk County Sheriff's Department, regarding staffing recommendations by the National Institute of Corrections. Motion, (Netzinger/Tollaksen), for the previous question on motion to amend. Vote total on motion for the previous question: AYES: (27) Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Wenzel, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (3) Kriegl, Sinklair, and White. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion for the previous question carried. Vote total on motion to amend the resolution: AYES: (9) Kriegl, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Huffaker, Wheeler, Haugen, Sinklair, and White. NAYES: (21) Meister, Hartje, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Dippel, Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Wenzel, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion to amend failed. Discussion regarding project positions, State budget, opposition to, and support of resolution.

Motion, (Hartje/Meister), for the previous question. Vote total on motion for the previous question: AYES: (27) Meister, Hartje, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (3) Kriegl, Lehman, and White. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion for the previous question carried.

Vote total on original resolution: AYES: (20) Meister, Hartje, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Dippel, Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Wenzel, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (10) Kriegl, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Huffaker, Wheeler, Haugen, Gaalswyk, Sinklair, and White. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Resolution carried.

PLANNING, ZONING & LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE:
Ordinance No. 123-07 Approving The Rezoning Of Lands In The Town Of Excelsior From A Resource Conservancy-5 To A Single-Family Residential Zoning District Filed Upon Virginia Alt, Property Owner, petition #11-2007. Moved (Lehman/Wiese). Supervisor Lehman regarding location of rezoning request. Supervisor Gaalswyk noted their were no objections at the public hearing held on rezoning request. Vote total: AYES: (30) 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, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes, October 16, 2007.

Resolution No. 124-07 Denying An Ordinance Amendment To Chapter 22, Land Division and Subdivision Regulations Ordinance, Sauk County Code Of Ordinances, petition #14-2007. Moved (Gaalswyk/Ashford). Supervisor Gaalswyk regarding gathering more facts. Discussion regarding certified survey process and expense. Vote total: AYES: (28) Kriegl, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (2) Meister and Cassity. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried.

Ordinance No. 125-07 Amending Chapter 25 of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances Private Sewage System Ordinance; Definitions, petition #15-2007. Moved (Wiese/Ashford). Supervisor Wiese regarding clearing up language. Supervisor Gaalswyk regarding ordinance definitions important for enforcement. Vote total: AYES: (29) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (1) Cassity. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried. Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes, October 16, 2007.

Ordinance No. 126-07 Repealing Chapter 9, Sauk Co. Code And Recreating Chapter 9 Sauk Co. Code Pertaining To Floodplain Zoning, petition #12-2007. Moved (Gaalswyk/Sprecher). Supervisor Gaalswyk noted the ordinance was completely recreated. Discussion regarding presenting to the Wisconsin Towns Association; obtaining flood insurance; and State Code. Moved (Netzinger/Hartje), to postpone to the November 13, 2007 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting. Discussion regarding FEMA certification for flooding; ordinance based on model from the State; and Intergovernmental meeting, which includes villages, towns, and cities. Vote total on motion to postpone to the November 13, 2007 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting: AYES: (12) Meister, Hartje, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Gaalswyk, Netzinger, and Krueger. NAYES: (18) Kriegel, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Stevens, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, and Ashford,. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion to postpone to the November 13, 2007 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting failed.

Motion, (Stevens/Volz), to postpone ordinance to the December 18, 2007 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting. Vote total on motion to postpone ordinance to the December 18, 2007 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting: AYES: (16) Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Dippel, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Carlson, Wiese, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (14) Kriegl, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Huffaker, Wheeler, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Ashford, and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion to postpone ordinance to the December 18, 2007 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting carried.

Ordinance No. 127-07 Repealing Chapter 24 Sauk Co. Code and Recreating Chapter 24 Sauk Co. Code Pertaining To Non-Metallic Mining, petition #13-2007. Moved (Gaalswyk/Ashford). Supervisor Gaalswyk regarding rules for non-metallic mining. Mar Steward, Planning & Zoning Director, noted an important change to the ordinance is that actual acres restored will be reported vs. acres projected. Discussion regarding impact on quarry operations, sand, and non-metallic mining permits. Motion, (Lehman/Volz), to postpone ordinance to the December 18, 2007 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting. Vote total on motion to postpone ordinance to the December 18, 2007 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting: AYES: (14) Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Wheeler, Haugen, Horenberger, Stevens, Carlson, and Netzinger. NAYES: (16) Kriegl, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Huffaker, Dippel, Fordham, Endres, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Ashford, and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion to postpone ordinance to the December 18, 2007 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting failed.

Vote total on ordinance: AYES: (19) Kriegl, Hartje, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (11) Meister, Lehman, Borleske, Montgomery, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Endres, Stevens, Carlson, and Netzinger. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Ordinance carried. Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes, October 16, 2007.

PROPERTY & INSURANCE COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 128-07 Ordering County Clerk to Issue Tax Deeds On Unredeemed Certificates. Moved (Hartje/Volz). Vote total: AYES: (30) 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, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance No. 129-07 Adopting A New Smoking Policy For Sauk County Buildings and Grounds and Adopting Sauk Co. Code è 30.20. Moved (Hartje/Netzinger). Supervisor Hartje regarding reason for new policy. Vote total: AYES: (25) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (5) Lehman, Cassity, Tollaksen, Endres, and Sinklair. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried. Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è59.02(2), of the Wisconsin State Statutes, October 16, 2007.

TRANSPORTATION & PARKS COMMITTEE:
Resolution No. 130-07 Purchase of Highway Equipment For Sauk County. Moved (Meister/Hartje). Motion, (White/Lehman), to postpone the resolution to the December 18, 2007 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting. Vote total on motion to postpone the resolution to the December 18, 2007 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting: AYES: (6) Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Haugen, Wenzel, and White. NAYES: (24) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion to postpone the resolution to the December 18, 2007 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting failed.

Vote total on resolution: AYES: (29) Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, 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: (1) Lehman. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Resolution carried.

Presentation of proposed 2008 Annual Sauk County Budget: Finance Committee; Kerry Beghin, CPA, Controller; and Kathy Schauf, Administrative Coordinator. (handout)

Chair Krueger entertained a motion to certify the proposed 2008 Sauk County Budget for publication, and to set the time and date for the Public Hearing on the proposed budget. This begins the budget review process for the County as a whole.

Moved (Bychinski/Tollaksen), to approve the proposed 2008 Sauk County Budget for publication, and to set the time and date for the public hearing on the proposed 2008 Sauk County Budget, (with total County expenses of $96,267,267; a levy rate, including special purpose levies, of $4.06 per $1,000.00; and total levy dollars raised of $25,805,357), for November, 13, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Rm. #326, Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913. Vote total on motion: AYES: (29) 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, Wenzel, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (1) White. ABSENT: (1) Zowin. Motion carried.

12:30 a.m., adjournment to November 13, 2007 (The Annual meeting date is set by State Statutes - the Tuesday after the second Monday of November in each year for the purpose of transacting business and the adoption of the budget.)

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