Members Present: Krueger, Endres, Stevens, Fordham, and Wenzel
Others Present: K. Schauf, A. Kleczek, B. Mielke, S. Pate, H. Behnke, H. Netzinger, J. Erickson, D. Tremble, and news media representative.
Chairman Krueger called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and certified compliance with the Open Meeting Law.
Chairman Krueger requested the following changes to the amended, amended agenda: Item #5, Communications (Harlan Behnke, Village of Rock Springs, regarding fines associated with Big Cat Rescue) to be addressed later in the meeting, due to a conflict in Mr. Behnke's schedule and to move item #8, Possible closed session pursuant to 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. U.S. Dept. of the Interior, to the last item on the agenda; the Committee will adjourn its regular meeting and move into closed session, not returning into open session thereafter. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Endres to approve the agenda, with the foregoing changes. Motion carried.
Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2008 meeting, as printed. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
None
Communications:
Chairman Krueger noted receipt of the following: Notice from WCA regarding the upcoming National Trade and Business Show in Lac du Flambeau and inquiry from Pierce County concerning costs related to flood damage (forwarded to the Accounting Dept.). Supervisor Stevens reported as of today's date, the County jail now holds 54 Dane County and 90 State inmates.
MIS Department:
S. Pate, MIS Coordinator, presented his monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $58,037.80. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Fordham to receive the report and list of bills, as submitted. Motion carried.
The Committee next reviewed the 2009 Form 1 (Mission, Vision and Goals) of this department. Discussion followed regarding the goal of continuing to provide more information electronically to decision makers with members agreeing to conduct a "laptop meeting experiment" in the near future and including same under the department's short term goals. Motion by Stevens, seconded by Fordham to receive Form 1, with the foregoing addition. Motion carried.
Pate pointed out a minor change that was made to the draft "Sauk County Technology Usage Policy and Guide" which was distributed at last month's meeting. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Stevens to accept the policy in its final form. Motion carried.
Communications: A. Harlan Behnke, Village of Rock Springs, Regarding Fines Associated with Big Cat Rescue:
H. Behnke, President of the Village of Rock Springs, addressed the Committee concerning the recent flood disaster and its impact on the ability of Big Cat Rescue to generate revenue to cover fines imposed. Behnke asked the County to forgive or postpone the fines and further stated the Village Board is prepared to take action if this is not done. Discussion followed with the Corporation Counsel noting only the court has the option to revise the payment schedule, upon petition. Mr. Behnke indicated he would inform Mr. Kozlowski of this option. The Corporation Counsel will attempt to contact Mr. Kozlowski's attorney as well.
County Clerk:
Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk, presented her monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $17,037.68. Motion by Endres, seconded by Stevens to receive the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried.
Corporation Counsel:
Alene Kleczek, Corporation Counsel, gave her monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $1,777.24. Kleczek reported on the jurisdictional transfer for State Highway 12, indicating she is currently dealing with the state DOT regarding construction and will keep the E&L Committee informed of future developments. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to receive the report and list of bills, as submitted. Motion carried.
In response to a recent request from the Town of LaValle which asked the County to impose a "no wake" restriction on Lake Redstone, Kleczek reported her research has shown that the jurisdiction (municipality) is responsible for establishing such an ordinance. Sauk County is responsible for lakes it owns, namely Hemlock and White Mound, both of which currently have this restriction. She has corresponded with the Town and this issue seems to have been resolved with no County action necessary.
Kleczek discussed with Committee members the process involved in denial of claims. Motion was made by Wenzel, seconded by Fordham to refer claims to the appropriate governing committee, with E&L cosigning any resolutions of denial at meetings to be held immediately prior to the start of County Board sessions. Motion carried.
Administrative Coordinator:
Kathy Schauf, presented her monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $55.37. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Wenzel to receive the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried.
Committee discussion followed regarding the conduct of an organizational analysis of county operations at the present time. Consensus of members was to continue postponing this issue and consider using 2008 funds budgeted for this purpose for other County operations.
No new information was reported on clean sweep options.
Copies of a draft ordinance entitled, "Amending Chapter 30 of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances to Create a Fair and Open Housing Section" were distributed and reviewed. Motion by Stevens, seconded by Fordham to forward the resolution to the full County Board for consideration at the July 15, 2008 meeting. Motion carried.
County Board Chair:
Chairman Krueger reported the bulk of his monthly activities were related to the flooding disaster which occurred in early June. He expressed appreciation to all involved in the response and clean up efforts.
strong>Updates: A. VK Central Services Organizational Analysis: No report.
B. County Comprehensive Planning:
Jenny Erickson, UWEX, and Dave Tremble, Planning and Zoning Department, gave an update on the initial comprehensive planning meetings which recently occurred. They reported the resignation of Ron Churchill and sought a replacement; Chair Krueger indicated his intention to name a replacement at the July 15, 2008 County Board meeting.
Consideration of an Advisory Resolution Requesting the Wisconsin State Legislature to Continue the Wireless Emergency 9-1-1 Surcharge:
Copies of a draft resolution entitled, "Advisory Resolution Requesting the Wisconsin State Legislature to Continue the Wireless Emergency 9-1-1 Surcharge" were distributed and reviewed. Motion by Stevens, seconded by Wenzel to forward the resolution to the Law Enforcement & Judiciary and Property & Resource committees for action with eventual consideration by the full County Board at the July 15, 2008 meeting. Motion carried.
The Committee established August 11, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. as the next, regular meeting date.
Motion by Endres, seconded by Stevens to adjourn and 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. U.S. Department of the Interior and allow the following to remain: K. Schauf, A. Kleczek, and B. Mielke; immediately followed by the Committee going 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 Administrative Coordinator. Roll call vote was taken on the motion with the following results: AYE: (5) Krueger, Stevens, Fordham, Wenzel, and Endres. Motion carried and the Committee went into closed session at 12:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary/County Clerk