DATE: Tuesday, May 5, 2009; 8:00 A.M.
Sauk County West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Room #213, Baraboo, WI
Members Present: Krueger, Stevens, Endres, Wenzel, and Fordham
Others Present: K. Schauf, B. Mielke, A. Kleczek, S. Pate, A. Burton, L. Haugen, D. Tremble, and news media representative.
Chair Krueger called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Stevens to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion carried.
Motion by Fordham, seconded by Endres to approve the minutes of the April 6, 2009 regular and April 21, 2009 special E&L meetings. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
None
Communications:
Following correspondence was distributed: WCA conference resolutions and registration information, material from Joint Finance Committee, thank you letters from Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board and Madison Area Technical College.
Discussion of Identity Theft Prevention Program (Red Flags Rule):
Corporation Counsel Kleczek explained the operation of this program and which county departments may be affected. The deadline for compliance has been extended to August 1, 2009 and plans are for the E&L Committee to recommend a policy for adoption in July.
Discussion of Tax Exempt Status of the Nature Conservancy/Prairie Enthusiasts per Wis. Stat. 70.11(20:
In response to a request at last month's meeting, Corporation Counsel Kleczek reported she has contacted Sauk County municipalities who have tax exempt property owned by the Nature Conservancy and ascertained its use and availability to the public; all municipalities in which property is located have granted tax exempt status. A discussion followed with Ann Burton, Real Property Lister Manager/Deputy Treasurer, regarding impacts of this issue, particularly relative to the loss of property tax revenue for the County. Chair Krueger will contact the Nature Conservancy and extend an invitation for a representative to appear at next month's meeting, if they so desire.
Consideration of a Resolution Opposing Proposed Changes to Wisconsin's Prevailing Wage Law:
Copies of a resolution entitled, "Opposing Proposed Changes to Wisconsin's Prevailing
Wage Law 66.0903(5)" were distributed and discussed with Committee members. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Endres to recommend forwarding the resolution to the full County Board for consideration at the May 19, 2009 meeting. Motion carried.
MIS Department:
S. Pate, MIS Director, presented the monthly report and list of bills for his department. Motion by Endres, seconded by Fordham to receive the report and list of bills in the amount of $10,559.16. Motion carried.
Pate distributed copies of a resolution entitled, "Authorizing the Purchase of a Network Attached Storage System" and reviewed same with Committee members. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Stevens to recommend forwarding the resolution to the full County Board for consideration at the May 19, 2009 meeting. Motion carried.
County Clerk:
B. Mielke, County Clerk, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stevens to receive the report and list of bills in the amount of $28,625.29. Motion carried.
Corporation Counsel:
A. Kleczek, Corporation Counsel, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Endres, seconded by Wenzel to receive the report and list of bills in the amount of $1,570.22. Motion carried.
Administrative Coordinator:
K. Schauf, Administrative Coordinator, presented the monthly report and list of bills for her department. Motion by Wenzel, seconded by Stevens to receive the report and list of bills in the amount of $29.99. Motion carried.
County Board Chair
Monthly Report:
Chair Krueger reported on items of concern for the past month, including the Inner Governmental and Mid-Term Assessment meetings.
Due to a scheduling conflict, Chair Krueger asked Vice-Chair Endres to represent the County at the upcoming UW/Baraboo-Sauk County Campus Commencement ceremony. Supervisor Fordham agreed to attend the next meeting of the Personnel Committee to reinforce the position of the E&L Committee relative to recommended changes to Chapter 13 of the Personnel Ordinance.
Discussion of "Points of Conduct" and "Breach of Conduct" (Roberts Rules of Order) at Meetings:
Chair Krueger expressed concern over statements made by an individual County Board member at the Mid-Term Assessment meeting dealing with the issue of Arts and Culture. Krueger distributed copies of a letter he received from Jennifer Erickson, Co-Department Head of Sauk County UW-Extension, indicating the department's position in support of Arts and Culture. Considerable discussion followed and Committee members agreed it was appropriate for Chair Krueger, the Vice-Chair and Corporation Counsel to meet with the supervisor to address this issue.
Chair Krueger next distributed copies of Chapter XX, Roberts Rules of Order, covering disciplinary procedures. Committee members discussed how these rules may apply to County Board meetings and supported the Chair's intent to draft a letter to be sent with the next County Board agenda pertaining to this issue.
Complete Count Committee Appointments:
Chair Krueger indicated his intent to make appointments to the Complete Count Committee at the May 19, 2009 County Board meeting and suggested a special meeting of the E&L Committee be held immediately prior to the Board meeting to consider the appointments.
Updates:
County Comprehensive Planning Update:
Dave Tremble, Planner/Land Protection Specialist with the Planning and Zoning Department, gave the following update:
* Details on the March 30th, "Facing Our Future" event
* Steering Committee's use of information gained at the event to address
policies and specific strategies
* Plans to use "focus group" approach in reviewing issues
* Process moving ahead on schedule; initial presentation to County Board in
August with adoption scheduled for December of 2009
Drainage District:
Supervisor Stevens gave the following update from the last Drainage District Board meeting:
* Numerous issues of concern with lots of "gray" areas
* Spring Green may obtain sufficient funds to dig a drainage ditch
* No Environmental Impact Study was conducted prior to the construction of
Baaken's Pond; citizens are concerned over the rise in ground water level
* The District Board has no funds; no new information on obtaining a loan
* In general, more information is needed prior to any action being taken
Motion by Endres, seconded by Wenzel to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 8:00 A.M. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 10:30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk/Secretary