Board of Supervisors


DATE: July 21, 2009

West Square Building , 505 Broadway, Room #326, Baraboo , Wisconsin , 53913 .

•  Call to order: 6:00 p.m.

•  Compliance with Open Meeting Law.

•  Roll call: Present: (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Cassity.

•  Invocation and pledge of allegiance.

Chair Krueger announcement: Highway & Parks Committee Ordinance 82-09 Reducing The Speed Limit On A Portion Of County Trunk Highway I Located In The Township of Excelsior and The Village Of North Freedom, was pulled from the agenda.

•  Approve agenda , with noted change : Moved (Tollaksen/Bychinski). Motion carried unanimously .

Chair Krueger regarding process for changing one's vote per Roberts Rules of Order.

Supervisor Kriegl requested his vote on Resolution 77-09 at the June 16, 2009 Sauk County Board of Supervisors meeting be changed from yes to no. Supervisor Carlson voiced his objection. Request denied.

•  Approve minutes of previous session: Moved (Bach/Volz). Motion carried , with Supervisors Kriegl, Sinklair and Stoeckmann voicing no .

•  Scheduled Appearances:

•  Presentation of National Association of Counties (NACo) 2009 Achievement Award to Brian Simmert, Planner with the Sauk County Department of Planning & Zoning Department, for the program: Sauk County Comprehensive Planning Website: http://www.saukplan.org

•  Jack J. Harkins, President and CEO of Harkins LDC, Leadership Development Corporation; and Cindy McVenes, Director of Continuing Education at University of Wisconsin Baraboo/Sauk County , regarding leadership development training: www.harkinsleadership.com

•  Public Comment:

•  David Pace, Pace Farms, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, regarding proposed Ordinance 91-09 Approving The Rezoning Of Lands In The Town Of Reedsburg From An Exclusive Agricultural To An Agricultural Zoning District Filed Upon David & Janey Pace, Owners. Petition 4-2009 .

•  Linda White, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, in support of proposed Ordinance 84-09 Repealing Chapter 26, Animal Waste Management Ordinance, Recreating Chapter 26, Manure Management Ordinance, and Amending Chapter 20, Uniform Citation Ordinance Of The Sauk County Code of Ordinances.

•  Chair Krueger read a letter from Township of Franklin Chair Joseph Prem , and a Township of Franklin resolution, in support of proposed Ordinance 84-09 Repealing Chapter 26, Animal Waste Management Ordinance, Recreating Chapter 26, Manure Management Ordinance, and Amending Chapter 20, Uniform Citation Ordinance Of The Sauk County Code of Ordinances.

•  Communications:

•  Letter from Patrick J. O'Connor, Director Southwest Region, Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), State of Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, regarding Southwest Region Progress Report.

•  Letter from Mark Steward, Sauk County Planning & Zoning Director, regarding Rezoning Petition #4-2009 filed by David Pace, Pace Farms LLC, Township of Reedsburg.

•  Letter from District 17 State Senator Dale W. Schultz regarding Prevailing Wage Law, Bill 75.

•  Letter from Mike Wehler, Plain, Wisconsin , in opposition to latest draft of Chapter 26, Manure Management.

•  Claims: Notice of Claim from Verizon for alleged damage sustained as a result of damage while mowing at Highway K and Preston Street , Reedsburg , Wisconsin . Chair Krueger referred to the Executive & Legislative Committee.

•  Appointments: None.

•  Reports, (informational - no action required ) :

•  Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, rezoning petitions received per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e):

Petition #8-09 Rezoning request, Township of Reedsburg , From Wetland

District to Out of Wetland District. Filed by Joseph W. and Betty J. Valley .

Petition #9-09 Rezoning request, Township of Baraboo , From Recreational

Commercial - 35 District to Commercial District Filed by William and Shirley

Brown.

Petition #10-09 Zoning Text Change - Chapter 7. Filed by Sauk County

Planning & Zoning Department

•  Bradley D. Viegut, Director with Robert W. Baird regarding refinancing of long-term debt and debt market update.

•  Supervisor Endres, Chair, Sauk County Health Care Center Building Committee , with update.

•  Supervisor Endres, Vice-Chair, Executive & Legislative Committee, with update.

•  Marty Krueger, County Board Chair:

•  Thanked and commended Supervisor Zowin for hosting the Summer County Board Picnic held Monday, June 29, 2009

•  State Budget and related Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) analysis. Requests for WCA analysis; electronic format: Supervisors Gaalswyk, Halfen, Netzinger, Sinklair, Stoeckmann and Wenzel. Requests for hard copy WCA analysis: Supervisors Alexander, Borleske, Carlson Dippel, Endres, Kriegl and Lehman.

•  Merrimac bridge final inspection, and future presentation by Supervisor Volz to the Economic Development Committee.

•  EDA Grant.

•  Continuum of Care Committee future issues relating to development of campus at the new Sauk County Health Care Center .

•  Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator

•  Summary document regarding Community Development Block Grant programs (handout)

•  2010 Sauk County Budget projections.

•  Consent Agenda: None.

•  Resolutions & Ordinances.

EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE:

Resolution 78-09 Adopting An Identity Theft Policy. Moved (Fordham/Wenzel). Supervisors Fordham and Wenzel with overview. Moved (Kriegl/Gaalswyk), to postpone resolution to the August 18, 2009 Board meeting. Vote on motion to postpone: AYE : (10) Borleske, Bychinski, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Haugen, Kriegl, Netzinger, Sinklair, Stoeckmann, and Wiese. NAY: (20) Alexander Ashford, Bach, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Hartje, Huffaker, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Posewitz, Stehling, Stevens, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Zowin, Endres and Krueger.. ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion to postpone failed . Vote on original resolution: AYE : (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (3) Gaalswyk, Kriegl and Stoeckmann. ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Resolution carried .

FINANCE:

Resolution 79-09 Designating County Depositories ; Establishing Investment and Related Financial Procedures. Moved (Bychinski/Fordham). Supervisor Bychinski with overview. Elizabeth Geoghegan, Sauk County Treasurer, with clarification that resolution 79-09 is the same as resolution 56-09 approved by the Board on May 19, 2009, Designating County Depositories; Establishing Investment and Related Financial Procedures, except that resolution 79-09 has the addition of paragraph 6: AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to §34.09 of the Wisconsin Statutes, every federal or state credit union, state bank, federal or state savings and loan association, savings and trust company and federal or state savings bank and every national band may be designated as a public depository and may receive and hold public deposits, subject to the referenced chapter, if the financial institution has a branch or main office located in this state, complies with this chapter with respect to public deposits and accepts payments made by the state under §16.412 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Vote: AYE : (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (1) Lehman. ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried .

HEALTH CARE CENTER BUILDING :

Resolution 80-09 Authorizing Contracts With Studio 121 and Business Services Inc. For Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment For The New Sauk County Health Care Center . Moved (Endres/Fordham). Supervisors Endres and Fordham with overview. Tim Stieve, Emergency Management, Buildings & Safety Administrator, regarding bids. Vote: AYE : (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Cassity.

Motion carried unanimously .

HIGHWAY & PARKS and EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE:

Resolution 81-09 Denying Claim Of Verizon. Moved (Hartje/Wenzel). Supervisors Hartje and Wenzel with overview. Vote: AYE : (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried unanimously .

Taken off agenda: HIGHWAY & PARKS Committee Ordinance 82-09 Reducing The Speed Limit On A Portion Of County Trunk Highway I Located In The Township of Excelsior and The Village Of North Freedom.

HIGHWAY & PARKS:

Ordinance 83-09 Reducing The Speed Limit On A Portion Of County Trunk Highway B Located In The Township Of Franklin, and The Village Of Plain. Moved (Gaalswyk/Meister). Supervisor Gaalswyk with overview. Vote: AYE : (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried unanimously . Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è 59.02(2), of the Wisconsin State Statutes, July 21, 2009.

LAND CONSERVATION:

Ordinance 84-09 Repealing Chapter 26, Animal Waste Management Ordinance, Recreating Chapter 26, Manure Management Ordinance, and Amending Chapter 20, Uniform Citation Ordinance Of The Sauk County Code of Ordinances. Moved (Borleske/Zowin). Supervisors Borleske and Zowin with overview. Discussion regarding costs to administer ordinance; permit fees; cost sharing; regulating ordinance; and ground water protection. Vote: AYE : (24) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (6) Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Stevens, Tollaksen and Volz.. ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried . Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è 59.02(2), of the Wisconsin State Statutes, July 21, 2009.

LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY and FINANCE:

Resolution 85-09 Accepting Donations, Authorizing Purchase Of Police Dog, and Amending The 2009 Budget For This Purpose. Moved (Fordham/Stevens). Supervisors Fordham and Stevens with overview. Discussion noting tasks for the dog will be for search and rescue, and to identify presence of illegal substances; delaying purchase of dog; and clarifying that purpose of resolution is to allow for donations to be accepted to purchase the dog. Vote: AYE : (26) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Huffaker, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (4) Haugen, Kriegl, Sinklair and Zowin. ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried .

LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUDICIARY:

Resolution 86-09 Authorization To Purchase 2009 Detective Van. Moved (Stevens/Sinklair). Supervisors Stevens and Sinklair with overview. Discussion clarifying difference in cost of this vehicle and the vehicle referred to in resolution 87-09 is due to trade in values. Vote: AYE : (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried unanimously .

Resolution 87-09 Authorization To Purchase 2009 Prisoner Transport Van. Moved (Montgomery/Wenzel) Supervisors Montgomery and Wenzel with overview. Vote: AYE : (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (1) Kriegl. ABSENT: (1) Cassity.

Motion carried .

PERSONNEL:

Resolution 88-09 Ratifying The 2009 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Sauk County and AFSCME Local 252 (Sheriff's Department). Moved (Meister/Alexander). Supervisors Meister and Alexander with overview. Discussion regarding interest arbitration process. Vote: AYE : (18) Alexander, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Fordham, Halfen, Hartje, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Tollaksen, Wenzel, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (12) Ashford, Borleske, Dippel, Gaalswyk, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman Stoeckmann, Volz, Wiese, and Zowin, . ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried .

PERSONNEL and FINANCE:

Resolution 89-09 To Authorize The 2010 Non-Represented Employees' Salaries Effective January 1, 2010. Moved (Meister/Alexander). Supervisor Meister with overview. Discussion in support of, and in opposition to resolution. Vote: AYE : (22) Alexander, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Huffaker, Kriegl, Meister, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, and Endres NAY: (8) Ashford, Borleske, Haugen, Lehman, Montgomery, Stevens, Volz and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Cassity.

Motion carried .

PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS:

Resolution 90-09 Accepting The Plat Of Big Hollow Cemetery. Moved (Gaalswyk/Lehman). Supervisor Gaalswyk with overview. Vote: AYE : (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried unanimously .

Ordinance 91-09 Approving The Rezoning Of Lands In The Town Of Reedsburg From An Exclusive Agricultural To An Agricultural Zoning District Filed Upon David & Janey Pace, Owners. Petition 4-2009. Moved (Ashford/Borleske). Supervisors Ashford and Borleske with overview. Vote: AYE : (29) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (1) Lehman. ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried . Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è 59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes, July 21, 2009.

Ordinance 92-09 Approving The Rezoning Of Lands In The Town Of Woodland From An Agricultural To A Recreational Commercial Zoning District Filed Upon Plum Valley Investments, LCC, C/O Richard Schlough, Property Owner/Agent. Petition 6-2009. Moved (Ashford/Netzinger). Supervisors Ashford and Netzinger with overview. Discussion noting the Township of Woodland Comprehensive Plan does allow recreational commercial zoning. Vote: AYE : (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried unanimously . Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to è 59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisconsin State Statutes, July 21, 2009.

PROPERTY & RESOURCE:

Resolution 93-09 Recommending The Demolition Of The Existing Health Care Center Building. Moved (Hartje/Volz). Supervisors Hartje and Volz with overview. Discussion regarding demolition costs, lagoons, and recycle/reuse of materials.

Moved (Halfen/Borleske), to postpone resolution to the August 18, 2009 Board meeting. Discussion in support of, and in opposition to motion to postpone.

Motion (Tollaksen/Montgomery), for the previous question (to end discussion). Vote on motion for the previous question. AYE : (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Stehling, Stevens, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (3) Haugen, Sinklair and Stoeckmann. ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion for the previous question carried .

Vote on motion to postpone: AYE: (7) Borleske, Gaalswyk, Halfen Kriegl, Lehman, Sinklair, and Stoeckmann. NAY : (23) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Stehling, Stevens, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion to postpone failed .

Vote on resolution: AYE : (27) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Huffaker, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (3) Haugen, Kriegl and Stoeckmann. ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Resolution carried .

REVOLVING LOAN FUND COMMITTEE:

Resolution 94-09 Approving Community Development Block Grants Revolving Loan Fund. Moved (Bychinski/Stevens). Supervisors Bychinski and Stevens with overview. Vote: AYE : (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried unanimously .

 

Resolution 95-09 Accepting the CDBG-EAP Supplemental Award and Granting Authority To The Revolving Loan Fund Committee To Process Loan Requests. Moved (Stevens/Bychinski). Supervisor Stevens with overview. Vote: AYE : (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried unanimously .

Resolution 96-09 Approving Community Development Block Grants Flood Relief Small Business Loan. Moved (Bychinski/Hartje). Supervisors Bychinski and Hartje with overview. Vote: AYE : (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried unanimously .

UW EXTENSION, ARTS & CULTURE:

Resolution 97-09 Authorizing Reimbursement For Attendance At The Wisconsin Associated County Extension Committees, Inc. (WACEC) District 2 Summer Meeting. Moved (Wiese/Stehling). Supervisor Wiese with overview. Vote: AYE : (30) Alexander, Ashford, Bach, Borleske, Bychinski, Carlson, Dippel, Fordham, Gaalswyk, Halfen, Hartje, Haugen, Huffaker, Kriegl, Lehman, Meister, Montgomery, Netzinger, Posewitz, Sinklair, Stehling, Stevens, Stoeckmann, Tollaksen, Volz, Wenzel, Wiese, Zowin, Endres and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Cassity. Motion carried unanimously .

•  Motion (Endres/Netzinger) to adjourn until Tuesday, August 18, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously .

•  Adjournment: 10:20 p.m.

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