DATE: June 10, 2008
Committee Members Present: Ashford, Gaalswyk, Cassity and Netzinger
Committee Members Absent: Lehman
Others Present: Mark Steward, Mary White, Brian Cunningham, Marty Krueger, Duane Brooks, Terry Turnquist, Natalie Bussan, Lowell Haugen, Brent Bailey, Tim Stone, and Mark Reitz.
Chairman Cassity called the meeting to order and compliance with the open meetings law was noted.
Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Gaalswykto adopt the agenda. Motion carried, 4-0.
Motion by Gaalswyk, seconded by Ashford to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2008 Committee meeting. Motion carried, 4-0.
Ashford will not be in attendance at the June 24th meeting.
Public Comment: Duane Brooks, Town of Dellona Chair, appeared regarding the comprehensive plan billing. He read a statement requesting an explanation of the charges. This should be put on a future agenda for more discussion.
Communications: Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Ashford to come back to Communications when Mark Steward was available. Motion carried, 4-0.
Business items: None
The Mapping Department did not have a monthly report.
Mr. Brent Bailey, Register of Deeds, appeared. He reviewed his Department's goals and output and efficiency measures. The Committee requested that he continue to use "Form # 1" for his monthly reports. Use of credit cards was discussed. The system he is looking at is a different company than the Treasurer's Office.
Motion by Gaalswyk, seconded by Ashford to approve the Register of Deed's vouchers in the amount of $4,779.23. Motion carried, 4-0.
Mark Steward joined the meeting and did not have any communications.
Mark Steward reviewed his June monthly report. Citation fees, short term rentals and fines were discussed. The Committee requested a copy of the citation ordinance with fees.
Steward reported that the Planning and Zoning Office is actively involved with Emergency Services with regards to the flooding. FEMA will have a representative from the office with them to do inspections. FEMA is trying to figure out how many representatives are needed. Tomorrow is the earliest they can be in the County. It is estimated that there has been 4.1 million dollars damage in Sauk County. Discussion followed. Any flooding issues should be taken at 355-3200 for emergency operations.
Town of Spring Green violations were briefly discussed.
Steward informed the Committee about Aaron Hartman's resignation. The Personnel Committee is meeting on Friday and this is one of the things on their agenda.
The Planning and Zoning Department had no vouchers.
Budget figures were reviewed.
Steward updated the Committee on the phone system. At some future date he will request direct dial numbers for department staff as a possible solution to current problems.
Discussion followed regarding a boundary agreement between the City of Baraboo and the Town of Greenfield. The Committee asked why the county needed to approve this agreement. The County does not need to approve it, only check to see how it fits in the with the County Comprehensive Plan. Attorney Natalie Bussan, representing the Town of Greenfield and Attorney Mark Reitz, representing the City of Baraboo gave a history and explained the plan. Infield and orderly development was discussed. Negotiations have been in the works since 2005. The City will be approving the agreement tonight and the Town of Greenfield will be reviewing it on Thursday. If the County objected to the agreement it could cause problems in getting this passed. Lot sizes were discussed. Terry Turnquist, Town of Greenfield Chair, stated that this agreement was part of the Town of Greenfield Plan. Tim Stone, Town of Fairfield Chair, spoke of his concerns. The municipal sewer system was discussed along with unsewered developments. Motion by Gaalswyk, seconded by Ashford to approve the resolution not objecting to the agreement as presented. Motion carried, 4-0.
Brian Cunningham appeared regarding steel septic tanks. A Lake Redstone Protection District treatment system was discussed. This could be cost prohibitive. He suggested #5 on the list of options as the most practical. Motion by Gaalswyk, seconded by Netzinger to accept #5 which suggests mandatory tank and field verifications. Motion carried, 4-0.
Motion by Ashford, seconded by Netzinger to approve a $600.00 contribution to the Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance. Motion carried, 4-0.
Discussion followed regarding topics for the Economic Development Committee meetings.
Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Gaalswyk to adjourn at 10:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Ashford, Secretary