Executive & Legislative Committee Minutes



DATE: Friday, February 1, 2008; 9:00 A.M.
Sauk County West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Room 213, Baraboo, WI

Members Present: Krueger, Stevens, Ashford, Fordham, and Wenzel
Others Present: K. Schauf, B. Mielke, T. Tyczynski, T. Stieve, S. Pate, J. Stoeckmann, A. Kleczek, M. Steward, and L. Haugen

Chairperson Krueger called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and certified compliance with the Open Meeting Law.

Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.

Motion by Fordham, seconded by Ashford to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2008 meeting, as printed. Motion carried.

Public Comment:
Supervisor Haugen informed Committee members he will be submitting written comments concerning the former Sauk County solid waste site.

Communications:
Chairperson Krueger noted receipt of several communications dealing with the Gasser/Milestone Materials petitions for re-zone and special exception permit. He reported the County Clerk has received a citizen's request asking, among other things pertinent to this matter, to be placed on the County Board agenda to discuss this subject. The Clerk will respond, in writing, notifying the individual that citizens may address the Board under the "Public Comment" portion of the agenda.

K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, reported receiving a letter from the Department of Military Affairs (agency which oversees emergency preparedness training) commended the training conducted by Jeff Jelinek, Sauk County Emergency Management Director.

Veterans Service Office:
T. Tyczynski, Veterans Service Officer, presented his monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $192.60 (2007) and $4,287.68 (2008). Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Ashford to approve the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried.

Emergency Management:
T. Stieve, Emergency Management Director, presented the monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $18,529.78 (2007) and $1,888.74 (2008) for his department. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to approve the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried.

Solid Waste:
Stieve presented a committee balance sheet, budget report, and monthly list of bills in the amount of $7,020.28. Discussion followed with the Administrative Coordinator regarding long term policy options for expenditures and services concerning landfill remediation. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Wenzel to approve the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried.

Updates: A. Update: VK Central Services Organizational Analysis, 2. Presentation by S. Pate and J. Stoeckmann, MIS:
S. Pate, Management Information Systems Coordinator, and Supervisor Judith Stoeckmann gave a power point presentation on MIS VK recommendation implementation. (copy available in the Office of the Sauk County Clerk)

County Clerk:
Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk, presented her monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $1,479.85. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Fordham to approve the foregoing, as presented. Motion carried.

Corporation Counsel:
Alene Kleczek, Acting Corporation Counsel, gave her monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $393.77 (2007) and $288.90 (2008). Motion by Ashford, seconded by Stevens to approve the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried.

Administrative Coordinator:
Kathy Schauf, presented her monthly report and separate list of bills in the amount of $310.92. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Fordham to approve the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried.

Updates: A. Update: VK Central Services Organizational Analysis: 1. County wide strategic initiatives:
Discussion followed with the Administrative Coordinator regarding performance management measures and county wide mission and vision goals.

2. Presentation by K. Schauf and M. Krueger, Administrative Coordinator:
Discussion took place regarding the creation of a half time support staff position for the Office of the Administrative Coordinator.

County Comprehensive Planning:
M. Steward, Planning and Zoning Director, presented a draft work plan for the Sauk County Comprehensive Plan entitled, "Positioning Sauk County for the Future" and discussed same with Committee members. (Copy available in the office of the Sauk County Clerk)

Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Stevens to postpone discussion of the following items to a special meeting of this Committee to be held on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 9:00 A.M: Strategic planning outcomes and implementation: structure, and consideration of rules of the Board and recommended ADRC governance structure. Motion carried.

Possible closed session pursuant to Wisc. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Performance evaluation of the Veterans Service Officer.
Motion by Fordham, seconded by Wenzel to go into closed session pursuant to Wisc. Stats. 19.85(1)(c), considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Performance evaluation of the Veterans Service Officer; and allow the following individuals to remain: K. Schauf, A. Kleczek, and B. Mielke. Roll call vote was taken on the motion to go into closed session with the following results: AYE: (5) Krueger, Fordham, Ashford, Stevens, and Wenzel. Motion carried and the Committee went into closed session at 12:40 P.M.

At 12:45 P.M. the Committee returned to open session.

Possible closed session pursuant to Wisc. Stats. 19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Sauk Co. V. Marquis Malave, et al.
Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Stevens to go into closed session pursuant to Wisc. Stats. 19.85(1)(g), conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Sauk Co. V. Marquis Malave, et al, and allow the following individuals to remain: K. Schauf, A. Kleczek, and B. Mielke. Roll call vote was taken on the motion to go into closed session with the following results: AYE: (5) Krueger, Fordham, Ashford, Stevens, and Wenzel. Motion carried and the Committee went into closed session at 12:46 P.M.

At 12:56 P.M. the Committee returned to open session followed with a motion by Stevens, seconded by Ashford to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Monday, March 3, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 12:57 P.M.

Respectfully submitted:

Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk/Secretary