Finance Committee


DATE: November 12, 2008

Members present: Tommy Lee Bychinski, Marty Krueger, Joan Fordham, Steve Bach, William F. Wenzel

Others present: Kerry Beghin, Art Carlson, Kevin Fults, Jessica Fry, Kim Gochanour, Michael Hafemann, Lynn Horkan, Tom Kriegl, Kathy Schauf

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Bychinski at 4:30 PM. Certification of open meeting compliance was given. Motion by Fordham, second by Bach to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Bach, second by Fordham to adopt the minutes of previous meetings, October 30, 31 and November 12. Motion carried.

Public Comment:

Kriegl commented on the jail population, revenue and expenses.

Communications:

None

Consideration of resolution authorizing purchase of 2009 Ford Crown Victoria replacement squad car under emergency procedures and amending the 2008 budget for this purchase

Fults noted an accident where a squad was destroyed. Motion by Bach, second by Wenzel to authorize purchase of 2009 Ford crown Victoria replacement squad car under emergency procedures and amending the 2008 budget for this purchase. Motion carried.

Presentation of jail state prisoners report

Fry and Hafemann reviewed the distributed report. Population and Dept. of Corrections (DOC) contract were discussed.

Update on financial performance of the Health Care Center as of September 30, 2008

Gochanour reviewed the operations statement and accounts receivable reports. Occupancy currently at 89 with recent de-certification of 4 beds. Going live with new software for November billing cycle. Training for new system is ongoing for multiple components. As staff leave and occupancy decreases vacancies are studied closely before rehired.

Review and approval of invoices

Motion by Wenzel, second by Bach to approve payment of the County invoices in the amount of $2,862,837.93. Motion carried.

Treasurer's Department Update.

Monthly reports by Treasurer were in included with agenda. Motion by Bach, second by Krueger to approve payment of the invoices from the Treasurer's department in the amount of $2,706.42. Motion carried.

The next meeting 12/09/08 at 8:30 AM. Motion by Fordham, second by Bach to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted: Steven Bach, Finance Committee Secretary