DATE: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
PLACE:
Room 213
West Square Building, Baraboo
Members present: Marty Krueger, Joan Fordham, Tommy Lee Bychinski, Bill Wenzel, Tom Kriegl
Others present: Kerry Beghin, Kathy Schauf, Vicki Meister, Terri Radke, Pat Carignan, Media
Chairman Bychinski called the meeting to
order at 8:30 a.m. Certification of the open meeting requirement was met.
Motion by Fordham, second by Wenzel to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Motion
by Fordham, second by Wenzel to approve the minutes from previous meetings.
Motion carried.
None.
None.
Discussed ideas to gain more input and collaborate with others in the County, including an on-line survey of citizens' priorities instead of the June public forum, an invitation to officials from the County's towns, villages, cities, and state and federal representatives to meet with the County, and a focus on the budgetary priorities at the County Board's mid-term assessment.
The Committee reviewed donations received in 2006 by the Health Care Center, Commission on Aging, and Land Conservation departments.
Vicki Meister and Terri Radke of the Clerk of Courts office described their receivable balances. On average, of the over $6 million outstanding from fines, forfeitures, and restitution, 23 percent is due to the County. They are aggressive in their collection efforts, including reminder notices, license suspension, and certification for tax intercept. They also offer multiple methods of payment, such as credit card acceptance at the counter, and they are exploring the possibility of wage garnishment. Human Services and Highway receivable reports were also distributed.
Beghin updated the Committee on ongoing financial operations, with no exceptions noted. Hiring of a Business Manager is proceeding, with emphasis on communication between the Health Care Center and central accounting. Discussed cleanup of accounts receivable records and bad debts.
Carignan updated the Committee on departmental activities,
currently including settlement. Motion by Fordham, second
by Wenzel, to approve payment of the Treasurer's invoices
in the amount of $831.12.
Motion carried.
Beghin updated the Committee on departmental activities. Motion
by Fordham, second by Wenzel to approve payment of Accounting
invoices in the amount of $1,046,877.78 and county invoices
in the amount of $4,890,671.72.
Motion carried.
Motion by Fordham, second by Wenzel to adjourn. Motion carried. The next meeting will be just prior to the County Board session on February 22 to approve payments, and the next regular Finance Committee meeting will be March 13, 2007.
Respectfully Submitted: William F. Wenzel, Secretary