Board of Supervisors

DATE: March 18, 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: (31) Zowin, 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: (0).

• Invocation and pledge of allegiance.
• Approve agenda: Moved (Montgomery/Dippel).
  Motion carried unanimously.
• Approve minutes of previous session: Moved (Alexander/Gaalswyk).
  Motion carried unanimously.
• Scheduled Appearances: None.
• Public Comment:
  • Rick Eilertson, Baraboo; Mary Ellen Murray, Baraboo; Peter Murray, Baraboo; Warren Trager, Baraboo (handout); Kathy Blakeslee, Baraboo; Brad Wilson, Baraboo; Sharon Terry, Baraboo; Warren H. Terry, Baraboo; Barbara A. Terry, Baraboo; Mike Terry, Baraboo; Ed Cummings, Baraboo; Jason H. Terry, Baraboo; Reinald Gardner, Baraboo; Evan Sorge, North Freedom, in opposition to proposed Stone Ridge Quarry in the Township of Baraboo.
  • Audrey Parker, Baraboo, in opposition to purchase of development rights.
• Communications:
  • Letter from Luanne Laubmeier, Plain, WI thanking the Board Supervisors for electing keep the housekeeping and dietary departments in house at the Sauk County Health Care Center.
  • Letter from Columbia County Planning & Zoning Department Recommended Town of Lewiston Comprehensive Plan 2030, (CD version for review @ the office the Sauk County Clerk).
  • Letter from the State of Wisconsin, Department Of Natural Resources, giving notice of purchase of land in Sauk County from John Michael Williams and Darek R. Williams, by a conveyance dated May 1, 2007 and is tax exempt pursuant to Chap. 70.11 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The described land should be removed from the 2008 assessment and tax rolls.
  • Letters from Tom Diehl, Village of Lake Delton Trustee, and business owner; Nick Laskaris, owner of Mt. Olympus, Village of Lake Delton; Darrel Mor, Owner of Spring Brook, Village of Lake Delton; Mark Brounacker, District B Business Representative, IUOE Local 139; Tim Craighead, West Bend, Wisconsin; Roger A. Friede, President Friede & Associates, Reedsburg; Patrick J. And Deborah A. Anderson, property owners east of proposed Stone Ridge Quarry; S. Peter Helland, Owner Wilderness Hotel, Village of Lake Delton,; Johon McNeely, Badger Excavating & Plumbing, LLC; Daniel R. Heffron, Heffron Group, Prairie du Sac; Scott Klicko; and Richard Steele, Steele Co., Inc., Lake Delton, in support of rezoning lands in the Town of Baraboo from a Resource Conservancy 35 to an Agricultural Zoning district filed by Patrick Terry, Joseph & James Terry, David Brennan, property owners and Gasser/Milestone Materials, c/o John Montgomery, (petition #1-2008), to allow development of a aggregate extraction site - Stone Ridge Quarry.
  • Gregg Klitzke, regarding both sides compromising in relation to rezoning lands in the Town of Baraboo from a Resource Conservancy 35 to an Agricultural Zoning district filed by Patrick Terry, Joseph & James Terry, David Brennan, property owners and Gasser/Milestone Materials, c/o John Montgomery, (petition #1-2008), to allow development of a aggregate extraction site - Stone Ridge Quarry.
  • Letters from Jeff Turner, Baraboo; Jan & Serg Neuman, Baraboo; and Duane H. Neuman, requesting to have their names withdrawn from petition in opposition to rezoning lands in the Town of Baraboo from a Resource Conservancy 35 to an Agricultural Zoning district Filed by Patrick Terry, Joseph & James Terry, David Brennan, property owners and Gasser/Milestone Materials, c/o John Montgomery, (petition #1-2008), to allow development of a aggregate extraction site - Stone Ridge Quarry.
  • Letters from Kay Hobler, Baraboo; Jason & Beverly Terry, Baraboo; Joseph M. Terry, PE; and Mary E. Falls, Baraboo, in opposition to rezoning lands in the Town of Baraboo from a Resource Conservancy 35 to an Agricultural Zoning District Filed by Patrick Terry, Joseph & James Terry, David Brennan, property owners and Gasser/Milestone Materials, c/o John Montgomery, (petition #1-2008), to allow development of a aggregate extraction site - Stone Ridge Quarry.
  • Petition with 230 signatures in opposition to rezoning lands in the Town of Baraboo from a Resource Conservancy 35 to an Agricultural Zoning District Filed by Patrick Terry, Joseph & James Terry, David Brennan, property owners and Gasser/Milestone Materials, c/o John Montgomery, (petition #1-2008), to allow development of a aggregate extraction site - Stone Ridge Quarry.
  • E-mails from Professor Calvin B. DeWitt, University of Wisconsin-Madison Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies; and Dean Schwarz, West Point town Chair, in opposition to rezoning lands in the Town of Baraboo from a Resource Conservancy 35 to an Agricultural Zoning District Filed by Patrick Terry, Joseph & James Terry, David Brennan, property owners and Gasser/Milestone Materials, c/o John Montgomery, (petition #1-2008), to allow development of a aggregate extraction site - Stone Ridge Quarry.
  • Letter from E. Crea Stellmacher, Baraboo, requesting to have her name removed from a petition in support of the proposed Stone Ridge Quarry in the Township of Baraboo, as she had thought the petition wan in opposition to it.
  • Letter from Carol Dittmer, Reedsburg, in opposition to the proposed Stone Ridge Quarry in the Township of Baraboo.
  • Additional 35 signatures for petition in opposition to rezoning lands in the Town of Baraboo from a Resource Conservancy 35 to an Agricultural Zoning District Filed by Patrick Terry, Joseph & James Terry, David Brennan, property owners and Gasser/Milestone Materials, c/o John Montgomery, (petition #1-2008), to allow development of a aggregate extraction site - Stone Ridge Quarry.
• Bills & Referrals:

  None.

• Claims:
  • Summons & Complaint from Sam Hope vs. Dane and Sauk Counties regarding personal injury. Chair Krueger referred to the Executive & Legislative Committee.
  • A pro ported Claim from Henry Jacob Little Soldier, Jr. Chair Krueger referred to the Executive & Legislative Committee.
  • Summons & Complaint regarding Michael Beckman vs. Randall/Shana Baxter et al issues related to a land contract. Chair Krueger referred to the Executive & Legislative Committee.
• Chair Krueger Appointment:
  1. Appointment of Randy Puttkamer, S5828 Lehman Road, Baraboo, to replace citizen member Joe Prem on the Agriculture, Extension, Education & Land Conservation Committee as the FSA Advisor. (Retroactive to 1/1/08), 3 year unexpired term ends 12/31/08.
     Moved (Borleske/Zowin), to accept appointment. Vote total: AYES: (31) Zowin, 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. NAYS: (0). ABSENT: (0).
     Motion carried unanimously.
• 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 #4-08 Rezoning request, Township of Honey Creek. From Exclusive Agriculture to Agriculture. Filed by Jackson B. Pellett.
     • Petition #5-08 Subdivision Plat, Township of Reedsburg (within ET). Filed by Blakeslee Land Surveying c/o Richard Blakeslee, applicant; K & J Management LLC, Property Owner.
  2. 2007 Supervisor Per Diem and Mileage Summary - requires motion to approve per Rules Of The Board. Moved (Bychinski/Meister), to accept report. Vote total: AYES: (30) Zowin, 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, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYS: (0). ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: (1) Wenzel. ABSENT: (0).
     Motion carried unanimously.
  3. Finance Committee report of 2009 Budget Policies & Priorities and Time line. (handout)
  4. Supervisor Endres, Chair, Sauk County Health Care Center Building Project Committee.
  5. Bill Orth, Sauk County Human Services Director: update on Family Care/governance. (handout)
  6. Supervisor Fordham, Chair, Continuum of Care Committee: Update on coordinated transportation; and update on SCCO Chapter 16. (handout)
  7. Marty Krueger, County Board Chair: (handouts)
     • Rules of the Board: Alene J. Kleczek, Acting Corporation Counsel, regarding proposed Rules of the Board. Chair Krueger announced a special Executive & Legislative Committee meeting will be held on March 28, 2008 @ 8:00 a.m., in rm. #213, West Square Building.
     • Structure
     • Role of Committee Chairs
• Consent Agenda:

  EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:

  • Resolution No. 18-08 Honoring Catherine M. Horenberger.
  • Resolution No. 19-08 Honoring Joan Wheeler.
  • Resolution No. 20-08 Proclaiming National County Government Week April 6-12, 2008 Protecting Our Children.

  LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:

  • Resolution No. 21-08 Commending Mary A. Andrews For Twenty-one Years Of Faithful Service To The People Of Sauk County.
  • Resolution No. 22-08 Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation.

  TRANSPORTATION & PARKS COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 23-08 Commending Richard LeMoine For More Than 21 Years Of Faithful Service To The People Of Sauk County.

  Moved (Tollaksen/Bychinski), to approve consent agenda items. Supervisor White commended Supervisor Horenberger and Wheeler for their service. Vote total: AYES: (31) Zowin, 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. NAYS: (0). ABSENT: (0).
  Motion carried unanimously.

• Resolutions & Ordinances:

  EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE and PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD:

  Resolution No. 24-08 Opposing The Funding Cut For Badger Army Ammunition Plant. Moved (Wenzel/Ashford). Supervisor Wenzel regarding impact on Sauk County. Vote total: Vote total: AYES: (31) Zowin, 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. NAYS: (0). ABSENT: (0).
  Motion carried unanimously.

  Chair Krueger announced an Intergovernmental meeting will be held on March 25, 2008 @ the River Arts Center, Prairie du Sac, @ 6:15 p.m.
  

  EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 25-08 Denying Claim Of Pearl Friedley. Moved (Fordham/Zowin).
  Vote total: Vote total: AYES: (31) Zowin, 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. NAYS: (0). ABSENT: (0).
  Motion carried unanimously.

  FINANCE COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 26-08 Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of $10,000,000 Bond Anticipation Notes Pursuant To Section 67.12(1)(b), Wisconsin Statutes. Moved (Bychinski/Fordham). Brad Viegut, Robert W. Baird & Co. representative regarding bond issuance summary, (handout). Vote total: Vote total: AYES: (27) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Carlson, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYS: (4) Tollaksen, Wheeler, Stevens, and Gaalswyk. ABSENT: (0).
  Motion carried.

  8:40 p.m. Supervisor Carlson excused from remainder of meeting due to a funeral.

  HEALTH CARE CENTER BUILDING PROJECTS COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 27-08 Utilization Of Owner Direct Insurance Program. Moved (Hartje/Endres). Supervisor Hartje regarding money saved. Vote total: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYES: (0). ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
  Motion carried unanimously.

  LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, and COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 28-08 Opposing The Proposal Of The Wisconsin Office Of Justice Assistance To Keep All Of The Public Safety Inter operable Communications Grant Program Funds That Have Been Made Available To Wisconsin. Moved (Bychinski/Tollaksen). Sauk County Sheriff's Department Captain Richard Meister, and Emergency Management Communications Technician Phil Raab, regarding opposition to lack of funding and local input. Vote total: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYS: (0). ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
  Motion carried unanimously.

  LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 29-08 Authorization To Purchase 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Replacement Squad Car. Moved (Montgomery/Tollasken). Supervisor Montgomery clarified the vehicle is a replacement. Vote total: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYS: (0). ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
  Motion carried unanimously.

  PLANNING, ZONING & LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE and BARABOO
  RANGE COMMISSION:

  Resolution No. 30-08 Approving Purchase Of Development Rights Agreements For The Louis and Lowell Goette, Ronald and Sue Goette, Kevin Goette, Michael and Gloria Leatherberry, Larry and Mary Halweg, and Muriel Halweg Properties In The Town Of Merrimac Pursuant To The Sauk County Baraboo Range Protection Plan. Moved (Ashford/White). Supervisor Ashford with and overview of contiguous block of property owners. Vote total: AYES: (21) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Horenberger, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYS: (9) Lehman, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Haugen, Endres, Stevens, and Netzinger. ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
  Motion carried.

  PLANNING, ZONING & LAND RECORDS COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 31-08 Disapproving The Rezoning Of Lands In The Town Of Baraboo From A Resource Conservancy 35 To An Agricultural Zoning District Filed By Patrick Terry, Joseph & James Terry, David Brennan, Property Owners And Gasser/Milestone Materials, c/o John Montgomery, (petition #1-2008). Moved (Ashford/Wiese).

  Fifteen (15) minute presentations:

  • Township of Baraboo (handout)
    
  • Save The Landmark group (handout)
    
  • Representatives of Patrick Terry, Joseph & James Terry, David Brennan, Property Owners And Gasser/Milestone Materials, c/o John Montgomery

  Discussion in support of, and in opposition to rezoning petition; Town of Baraboo Land Use Plan; quarry operations; and economic development. Vote total: AYES: (20) Zowin, Kriegl, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Cassity, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Gaalswyk, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYS: (10) Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Montgomery, Bychinski, Tollaksen, Volz, Stevens, Wiese, and Sprecher. ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
  Motion carried.

  TRANSPORTATION & PARKS COMMITTEE:

  Resolution No. 32-08 Authorization to Purchase a Compact Pickup Truck. Moved (Hartje/Meister). Vote total: AYES: (30) Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Montgomery, Bychinski, Cassity, Tollaksen, Volz, Huffaker, Dippel, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Horenberger, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Wiese, Sprecher, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, White, Netzinger, Ashford, and Krueger. NAYS: (0). ABSENT: (1) Carlson.
  Motion carried unanimously.

• Motion (Wheeler/Horenberger) to adjourn until Tuesday, April 15, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m.
  Motion carried unanimously.
  

• Adjournment: 11:40 p.m.

Original documents on file @

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West Square Building
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Baraboo, WI 53913
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