Members Present: M. Krueger, J. Ashford, J. Fordham, D. Stevens, and W. Wenzel.
Others Present: K. Schauf, T. Liebman, B. Mielke, T. Tycznski, J. Jelinek, L. Volz, L. Haugen, W. Blackdeer, A. Cloud, M. Rogowski, T. Stieve, J. VanBerkel, and news media representative.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Ashford at 9:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Fordham to approve the agenda for today's
meeting, as mailed.
Motion carried.
Chair Krueger continued to conduct the meeting. Motion by Fordham, seconded
by Stevens to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2007 meeting, as mailed.
Motion carried.
None
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Chair Krueger informed the Committee he and Attorney Liebman
held a productive meeting last week with representatives from
the Ho-Chunk Nation. In attendance at this meeting were Attorney
Mike Rogowski and Representatives Alvin Cloud and Wade Blackdeer from the
Ho-Chunk Nation who distributed an opinion paper from the Ho-Chunk Nation
Legislature detailing reasons construction of a Beloit off-reservation
casino would harm the local economy. Attorney Liebman distributed a draft
resolution entitled, "Declaring
Sauk County's Opposition to the Establishment of Off Reservation Casino
Gambling in Beloit, Wisconsin". Considerable discussion followed with
consensus of Committee members being to support a moratorium on off reservation
gambling until the Federal government promulgates new regulations regarding
off reservation gaming. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to postpone
final consideration of this resolution and hold a special meeting of the
E&L Committee prior to the May County Board meeting to allow attorney
Liebman and Rogowski time to rework language in the resolution that would
be agreeable to both parties.
Motion carried.
Joint Meeting of the Wisconsin River Rail Transit Group and Pink Lady
on May 4, 2007:
Chair Krueger indicated his plans to attend the upcoming joint
meeting of the Wisconsin River Rail Transit and Pink Lady Commissions on
May 4, 2007 in Sauk City and distributed information regarding same. Committee
members reviewed draft copy of a resolution presently on hold by the Transportation
and Parks Committee entitled, "Expressing Support for Continuation
of Rail Service Through the Badger Army Ammunition Plant and for Preservation
of a Contiguous Rail Corridor Serving the Sauk Prairie Communities and
Support for a Trail Along the Existing Rail Alignment Through the Villages
of Sauk City and Prairie du Sac and Expressing Support for the Continuation
of Rail Service to Sauk County". Considerable discussion followed
regarding rail service in the County with Supervisor Wenzel expressing
frustration with the slow rate at which proposed trail plans are progressing.
T. Tycznski, Veterans Service Officer, presented the monthly
report and list of bills in the amount of $2,215.29 for his
department. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to approve
the foregoing, as presented.
Motion carried.
Draft copy of a resolution entitled, "Denying Claim of Daniel J. LeDesma,
Jr." was distributed and reviewed. Motion by Ashford, seconded by
Wenzel to forward this resolution to the County Board for consideration
at the May 15, 2007 meeting.
Motion carried.
B. Mielke, County Clerk, presented the monthly report and list
of bills in the amount of $10,387.24 for her department.
Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to approve the foregoing,
as presented.
Motion carried.
J. Jelinek, Emergency Management Director, presented the monthly
report and list of bills in the amount of $537.18 for his
department. Motion by Stevens, seconded by Wenzel to approve
the foregoing, as presented.
Motion carried.
Monitoring Activities - contracting: T. Stieve, Emergency Management, Buildings and Safety Director, distributed the monthly maintenance time sheet and reported on his department's activities related to the former County landfill. A recent meeting was held with RMT, Inc. (landfill consulting firm), at which he and the Administrative Coordinator discussed which maintenance and monitoring activities could be accomplished by County staff.
Solid Waste Transitional Plan, continued:
J. VanBerkel, County Conservationist, addressed the Committee and reported on efforts being done by his department to control erosion issues at the site. In response to the request sent to the County Board from Town of Excelsior regarding water quality monitoring, he noted all DNR and EPA sampling requirements are currently being met, plus improved water quality has allowed for a reduction in the amount of required testing. He intends to relate this information to the Town, in addition to discussing any other issues of concern with them.
K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, reported recent action of the Property and Insurance Committee recommended the County maintain their mining permit for the next couple years (at the minimal fee of $40.00 per year), for possible future use of clay material available on site.
T. Liebman, Corporation Counsel, presented the monthly report,
copy of brief addressing the standing issue at the request
of the Interior Board of Indian Appeals on Ho-Chunk Trust
Land, Parcel #7, and list of bills in the amount of $714.14 for his department.
Motion by Stevens, seconded by Ashford to approve the foregoing, as presented.
Motion carried.
K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, presented the monthly
report and list of bills in the amount of $58.67 for her
department and $18,972.18 for solid waste/landfill. Motion
by Fordham, seconded by Ashford to approve the foregoing, as presented.
Motion carried.
no report
presently on hold, pending outcome of current operational analysis.
initial meetings are beginning today.
K. Schauf distributed and reviewed with Committee members copies of returns for evaluation of County Board Chair and E&L and the County Board 2008 Form 1. Committee members reduced and combined the list of priority responses received and agreed to ask Board members to rank the remaining list of priorities using a value system with subjects receiving the highest ranking being incorporated into the "goals" portion of Form 1. The Administrative Coordinator was asked to assist in drafting a vision statement for the County Board.
Motion by Ashford, seconded by Wenzel to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting of the E&L Committee for Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 12:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted: Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk/Secretary