Members Present: Krueger, Endres, Stevens, Fordham, and Wenzel.
Others Present: K. Schauf, A. Kleczek, B. Mielke, S. Pate, H. Haag, and D. Tremble.
Chairman Krueger called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and certified compliance with the Open Meeting Law.
Motion by Stevens, seconded by Fordham to approve the agenda, as printed, however Chair Krueger noted the possible need to postpone several items due to a previous time commitment.
A special meeting of this Committee may need to be held to consider these issues next week. Motion carried.
Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to approve the minutes of the September 8 (regular) and 16 (special), 2008 meetings, as printed. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
None
Communications:
A: Petition from LaValle property owner on repairs to the 400 Trail. The Administrative Coordinator noted receipt of an e-mail from the DNR concerning their intent to proceed with repairs to the 400 Trail. Consensus of Committee members was to draft a resolution for consideration by the County Board urging the completion of the repairs.
B: Chair Krueger distributed copies of correspondence he had received during the past month.
C. Letter from Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation regarding 2009 advisory committee nominations.
D. Financial report from the County Clerk on the annual County Board picnic.
Consideration of Lien Waiver for Haag's Family Dairy:
H. Haag, representing Haag's Family Dairy, addressed the Committee requesting consideration of a CDBG lien waiver. Discussion followed with a motion by Stevens, seconded by Fordham that Sauk County, as CDBG lender, sign a one year lien waiver for the Haag Family Dairy operation. Motion carried.
Consideration of a Resolution for Statutory Change Regarding "Contiguous" and the Right to Appeal for Purposes of Annexation:
The Corporation Counsel reported on investigation she had completed regarding this issue. Motion was made by Endres, seconded by Stevens that a resolution be drafted for consideration by the full County Board, similar to that adopted by the Town of Merrimac, requesting revisions to the annexation law. Motion carried.
Consideration of a Resolution Denying Claim of Andrew Riviere:
Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Stevens to forward this resolution to the October 21, 2008 meeting of the County Board for consideration. Motion carried.
MIS Department:
S. Pate, MIS Coordinator, presented his monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $34,727.39. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Endres to receive the report and list of bills, as submitted. Motion carried.
County Clerk:
Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk, presented her monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $23,092.65. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Endres 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 $1,320.79. Motion by Endres, seconded by Stevens to receive the report and list of bills, as submitted. Motion carried. Kleczek informed Committee members the jurisdictional transfer of part of UW Highway 12 from the State of Wisconsin to Sauk County is on the Highway and Parks Committee agenda to be considered for approval.
County Comprehensive Planning: Discuss Web Page & Community Leadership Survey & Public Workshop:
Planning and Zoning Department representative Dave Tremble informed Committee members that the County Comprehensive Plan's web site (www.saukplan.org) is now operational and receiving public input. He also updated the Committee on other efforts in this regard, namely the need to identify strategic issues and an upcoming workshop to be held on November 5th at the UW-Baraboo/Sauk County Campus.
Administrative Coordinator:
Kathy Schauf, presented her monthly report and list of bills in the amount of $1,067.33. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Fordham to receive the report and list of bills, as presented. Motion carried.
Updates, A. VK Central Services Organizational Analysis:
The Administrative Coordinator informed Committee members she is currently in the process of scheduling follow-up meetings with department heads to discuss individual progress with VK analysis recommendations.
Consideration of a Resolution for Authorization to Support Legislation for Continuation of the Supplemental Payment/Certified Public Expenditure Program for County Nursing Homes:
Supervisor Endres spoke in support of this resolution and made a motion, seconded by Stevens, to forward the resolution to the October 21, 2008 meeting of the County Board for consideration. Motion carried.
CDBG:
A. Consideration of City of Reedsburg request regarding RLF committee composition and approval process:
Chair Krueger indicated he had been in contact with representatives from the City of Reedsburg concerning their request for representation on this committee. Discussion followed with the Chair revealing his plans for appointments to the composition of this committee and reviewed the administration section of the Loan Review Board's responsibilities. It was the consensus of Committee members to postpone action on this issue to the upcoming special meeting.
Discussion and Possible Action on UW-Baraboo/Sauk County and The Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement on Construction of Ice Age Trail Through the UW Baraboo Campus:
The Corporation Counsel reported reviewing this matter and finding no objection to signing the MOU. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Wenzel to authorize the Corporation Counsel to sign the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation MOU and Agreement on construction of the Ice Age Trail through the UW Baraboo Campus property. Motion carried.
Motion by Fordham, seconded by Endres to postpone the following items to a special meeting of this Committee to be held on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 8:00 A.M: report by and discussion of expectations of the County Board Chair, consideration of City of Reedsburg request regarding RLF committee composition and approval process, and possible closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 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 Management Information Systems Director. Motion carried.
Motion by Endres, seconded by Wenzel to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Monday, November 3, 2008 at 8:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 12:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk/Secretary