Members Present: Krueger, Ashford, Fordham, and Wenzel
Members Absent: Stevens
Others Present: K. Schauf, A. Kleczek, B. Mielke, T. Tyczynski, J. Jelinek, M. Steward, D. Lasker, and news media representative
Chairperson Krueger called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and certified compliance with the Open Meeting Law.
Motion by Ashford, seconded by Fordham to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Motion by Fordham, seconded by Wenzel to approve the minutes of the March 3, 18 and 28 meetings, as printed. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
None
Communications:
Chair Krueger made mention of a letter Committee members received from Supervisor Lowell Haugen stating his disagreement with the 2008 budget mission statement.
Veterans Service Office:
T. Tyczynski, Veterans Service Officer, presented his monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $586.87. Tyczynski reported receiving an official letter of resignation from D. Keylock, Benefit Specialist, in his department. Ms. Keylock intends to retire effective June 30, 2008. Supervisor Fordham acknowledged transportation services for this department are no longer individualized, but stated she felt it was important that the number of veterans in need of transportation services continue to be monitored. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Ashford to approve the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried. Committee members next considered the 2009 vision, million, goals statement for this department.
Emergency Management:
Jeff Jelinek, Emergency Management Director, presented a monthly report and list of bills for Emergency Management in the amount of $758.01. Jelinek updated Committee members on his work with disaster flooding preparedness. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Ashford to approve the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried. Committee members next considered the 2009 vision, million, goals statement for this department.
County Clerk:
Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk, presented her monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $7,174.10. Mielke asked for Committee input on updating the County's voting system; not for consideration in the immediate future. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Fordham to approve the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried. Committee members next considered the 2009 vision, million, goals statement for this department.
Corporation Counsel:
Alene Kleczek, Corporation Counsel, gave her monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $1,097.11. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Fordham to approve the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried. Committee members next considered the 2009 vision, million, goals statement for this department.
Consideration of a Resolution Creating a Sauk County Health Care Center Foundation:
The Administrative Coordinator distributed copies of a resolution entitled, "Creating a Sauk County Health Care Center Foundation, Inc.". Assistant Corporation Counsel David Lasker covered the highlights of the Articles of Incorporation contained therein with Committee members; a change was recommended in Article 4, Section 2 clarifying principal officers. The resolution will be presented at the May 20, 2008 County Board meeting for consideration.
Administrative Coordinator:
Kathy Schauf, presented her monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $379.52. Schauf reported on the progress of County functional groups; noted assets accumulated in the CDBG fund; and her attempt to meet monthly with all department heads as well as implementation of the VK Central Services Organizational Analysis. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Fordham to approve the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried. Committee members next considered the 2009 vision, million, goals statement for this department.
Solid Waste:
A list of monthly invoices for the Sauk County Landfill in the amount of $8,039.68 as well as the maintenance time sheet were distributed for consideration. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Wenzel to approve the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried.
Consideration of Organizational Analysis of County Operations:
Schauf noted funding exists in the budget to conduct an analysis of the Law Enforcement and Human Services Departments. Chair Krueger noted authority as when to conduct and designate analysis of departments is under the purview of the E&L Committee. Discussion followed and it was the consensus of the Committee to invite the department heads of the Law Enforcement and Human Services Departments to attend the next, regular meeting of this Committee to obtain input on a potential analysis.
Resolution Commending Rose White for Years of Service:
Motion by Fordham, seconded by Ashford to recommend forwarding a resolution honoring Rose White for consideration at the April 15, 2008 meeting of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors. Motion carried.
Consideration of Steering Committee and Technical Advisory Resource Team Appointments:
M. Steward, Planning and Zoning Administrator, presented the Committee with a list of Steering Committee Nominees and Technical Advisory and Review Team Selections to be considered for appointment to draft the County Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Fordham to forward the list to the Sauk County Board of Supervisors for consideration at the April 15, 2008 meeting. Discussion followed with a motion by Wenzel, seconded by Ashford to amend the Steering Committee Nominee listing by replacing the name of Rose White with that of Gene Hausner. Motion carried and the amended motion was adopted.
Consideration of the Rules of the Board:
Chair Krueger informed Committee members that the latest draft of the "Rules", along with his accompanying letter, were either hand delivered or mailed to Board members today. The Corporation Counsel will prepare a list of changes which must be implemented, either due to County ordinance or State requirements. Consideration of the "Rules" will be one of the first orders of business at the April 15th organizational meeting.
Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Ashford to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting for Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk/Secretary