Board of Supervisors

DATE: January 15, 2008
PLACE:
Room #326
West Square Building
505 Broadway
Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913.

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, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Tollaksen.
Invocation and pledge of allegiance.
Approve amended agenda: Moved (Bychinski/Sprecher).
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve minutes of previous session: Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County clerk, with correction to minutes of December 18, 2007 session: page 6, Ordinance No. 143-07, correct ayes total is "28". Moved (Fordham/Montgomery), to approve minutes, with correction.
Motion carried unanimously.
Scheduled Appearances: None.
Public Comment:
Warren Terry, Baraboo, regarding new Heath Care Center building going green.
Communications:
1. Florence County Resolution in support of passage of Assembly Bill 509 in relation to reimbursement for community programs for inpatient facility care.
2. Letter from Governor Jim Doyle giving notice of award to Sauk County of a Homeland Security grant for $121,500.00.
3. Thank you letter from B. Tracy Madison, Board member, River Arts, Inc., for support through the Sauk County Arts, Humanities, & Historic Preservation Committee.
4. Letter from American Transmission Company, regarding electric transmission.
5. Letter from Todd J. Liebman, Corporation Counsel, notifying Sauk County of his United States Department of the Army order to report for active duty January 15, 2008 to January 13, 2009, plus time necessary to travel.
6. Letter from Peter Etzweiler, Baraboo, in opposition to the proposed DL Gasser Construction - Milestone Materials quarry in the Hogsback Road, Brennan Road, and Terrytown Road area.
7. Letter via e-mail from 50th State Assembly Representative Sheryl Albers regarding Sauk County resolution as to use of "green" materials in construction of the Health Care Center.
8. Letter via e-mail from District 17 State Senator Dale W. Schultz, regarding Reedsburg Area Health Center, encouraging use of insulating concrete forms (ICF) among construction method alternatives.
9. Letter from Joe Van Berkel, County Conservationist, regarding Sauk County Land and Water Resource Management Plan (handout of plan).
10. Letter from Brad Wilson, Baraboo, in opposition to rezoning the Terry and Brennan land for a proposed quarry.
Bills & Referrals: None.
Claims: None.
Chair Krueger Appointment:
1. Supervisor Scott Alexander appointment to the Mississippi Valley Health Services, Inc. Board, (created by the LaCrosse Lakeview Collaboration effort). 3 year term expires January 18, 2011, (unlimited number of terms).
  Moved (Ashford/Cassity), to accept appointment. Supervisor Alexander was excused from voting. Vote total: AYES: (28) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (1) Haugen. ABSENT: (1) Tollaksen. EXCUSED: (1) Alexander.
  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 #2-08 Development Plan - Lighthouse Rock, Township of Winfield. Filed by Schluter Construction, Inc.
  - Petition #3-08 Subdivision Plat - Lighthouse Rock, Township of Winfield. Filed by Schluter Construction, Inc.
2. Bill Orth, Director, Sauk County Human Services: LaCrosse County Collaborative; and Care Management Organization governance (handout).
3. Supervisor Endres, Chair, Sauk County Health Care Center Building Project Committee.
4. Supervisor Ashford, Vice-Chair, Executive & Legislative Committee.
5. Matt Stieve, Assistant Parks Director, regarding parks programming.
6. Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator (handout)
7. Marty Krueger, County Board Chair
Consent Agenda: None.
Resolutions & Ordinances.
HEALTH CARE CENTER BUILDING PROJECTS COMMITTEE:

Resolution No. 1-08 Authorizing The Construction Of A LEED Certified Skilled Nursing Facility. Moved (Endres/Fordham). Discussion in support of, and in opposition to resolution.

Moved (Kriegl/Wheeler), to postpone resolution to the February 18, 2008 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting. Discussion in support of, and in opposition to postponement.

Moved (Bychinski/Netzinger), for the previous question, to end discussion on postponing resolution. Vote total on motion for the previous question: AYES: (24) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Wenzel, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (6) Kriegl, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Wheeler, Sinklair, and White. ABSENT: (1) Tollaksen. Motion for the previous question carried.

Vote total on motion to postpone to the February 18, 2008 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting: AYES: (8) Kriegl, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Dippel, Wheeler, Haugen, and Sinklair. NAYES: (22) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Volz, Huffaker, Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Tollaksen. Motion to postpone failed.

Further discussion in support of, and opposition to resolution. Moved (Hartje/Zowin), for the previous question, to end discussion of resolution. Vote total on motion for the previous question. AYES: (24) Zowin, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Wenzel, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (6) Kriegl, Wheeler, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Sinklair, and White. ABSENT: (1) Tollaksen. Motion for the previous question carried.

Vote total on original resolution: AYES: (21) Zowin, Hartje, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Huffaker, Dippel, Fordham, Horenberger, Endres, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (9) Kriegl, Meister, Lehman, Volz, Wheeler, Haugen, Stevens, Alexander, and Netzinger. ABSENT: (1) Tollaksen. Original resolution carried.

CONTINUUM OF CARE COMMITTEE and FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Resolution No. 2-08 Approving The Acceptance And Disbursement Of The New Freedom Grant Funds. Moved (Fordham/White). Vote totals: AYES: (29) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Endres. ABSENT: (1) Tollaksen. Resolution carried unanimously.

Resolution No. 3-08 Approving The Acceptance And Disbursement Of The Strap New Start Grant Funds. Moved (Fordham/Alexander). Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, 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) Tollaksen. Resolution carried unanimously.

EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:

Resolution No. 4-08 Appointing Alene Kleczek Acting Corporation Counsel During Military Leave Of Corporation Counsel Todd Liebman. Moved (Ashford/Meister). Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, 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) Tollaksen. Resolution carried unanimously.

HUMAN SERVICES BOARD:

Resolution No. 5-08 Approving Agreement Between La Crosse County And Sauk County Regarding Lakeview Health Care Center. Moved (Alexander/Dippel). Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, 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) Tollaksen. Resolution carried unanimously.

LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:

Resolution No. 6-08 Authorization to Purchase Eight Police Specification Squad Cars. Moved (Montgomery/Sinklair). Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, 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) Tollaksen. Resolution carried unanimously.

PLANNING, ZONING & LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE:

Resolution No. 7-08 Approving An Amendment To The Town Of Merrimac Zoning Ordinance Regulating Planned Area Developments. Moved (Ashford/Lehman). Vote totals: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, 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) Tollaksen. Resolution carried unanimously.
Motion (Endres/Volz) to adjourn until Monday, February 18, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment: 9:25 p.m.

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.
Phone: (608) 355-3286