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Executive Committee Minutes
November 12, 2002, Human Services Conference Room B
Members Present: Kenneth Jardine, Dee Kittleson, John Blahnik, Harold Maki
Members Absent: Brett Rondeau, Marco Bichanich
Others Present: Tom Gordon, Mark Abeles-Allison, Bill Kacvinsky, Steve Hoecker, Otto Korpela, Kris
Kavajecz
The Chair and Vice-Chair were both absent from the meeting. Motion by Blahnik, Second by Maki to
appoint Jardine as interim Chair of the Committee. Motion Carried.
Meeting was called to order at 10:00am by Interim Chairman Jardine.
Motion by Blahnik, Second by Maki to approve the minutes of the October 8, 2002 Executive Committee
meeting. Motion Carried.
PRESENTATION BY STEVE HOECKER OF THE NGLVC: Steve Hoecker of the Northern Great
Lakes Visitor Center made a brief presentation to thank the county for their financial and business support
of the center. Hoecker stated that there is an average of approximately 125,000 visitors to the center each
year. The conference facilities at the center have been well utilized and the conferences held there generate
revenue for hotels, eating establishments and associated businesses. Archives for the 9 northern counties of
the state are maintained at the center for the Historical Society. 6 CESA positions are utilized each year to
help expand the operational hours of the center. Many varied programs are offered at the center for school
and private organizations. A brief discussion was held regarding how to improve the visibility and signage
of the center.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FOR LINE ITEM TRANSFER
OF $5000 WITHIN THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET: The maintenance Department
requested that $5000 be transferred from line item 02-100-51601-240-000 to line item 02-100-51601-810
for the purchase of air conditioning equipment for the Information Services Department.
Motion by Blahnik, Second by Maki to approve the transfer of $5000 from line item 02-100-51601-240 to
line item 02-100-51601-810. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FOR LINE ITEM TRANSFER
OF $1991 WITHIN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS BUDGET: Otto Korpela addressed the committee
and explained that all capital equipment purchases for the current year were covered by the funds for
micro-imaging equipment. He stated that three regularly used volumes of documents were in dire need of
repair. The volumes were re-bound and the Register of Deeds office requests that the amount of $1991 be
transferred from the Capital Equipment line item 02-100-51701-810-000 to line item 02-100-15-51701-300
to cover the expense of the re-binding.
Motion by Blahnik, Second by Kittleson to approve the transfer of $1991 from Register of Deeds line item
02-100-15-51701-810 to line item 02-100-15-51701-300. Motion Carried.
INVESTMENT RESOLUTION: Abeles-Allison presented a copy of a resolution designating authorized
depositories for Bayfield County. The resolution allows the County Treasurer to utilize the depositories
identified in the resolution and in accordance with statute 66.0603(1m).
Motion by Blahnik, Second by Kittleson to forward the resolution to the Full County Board for approval.
Motion Carried.
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JAIL PROJECT UPDATE: Abeles-Allison reported that the architects have met regularly with Larry
Weber and were at the county all day today in preparation for the 5pm Sheriff’s Committee Meeting as
well as the 6pm County Board Meeting. A list of proposed changes has been constructed and will be
proposed to the County Board. A brief discussion was held regarding the feasibility of funding a basement
under the proposed facility in order to accommodate future growth of the county complex.
JOINT DISPATCH PRESENTATION: Abeles-Allison explained that a copy of a Draft Agreement was
provided with the Executive Committee Meeting Agenda for committee member review. Any suggestions
for modifications are welcome. A brief discussion was held regarding the cost share of building and
equipping the center.
BAYFIELD COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS AND TIMELINE: Committee members were provided a handout of performance
standards established by the Wisconsin Economic Development Association for review by the committee.
Discussion was held regarding specific, measurable criteria and associated funding opportunities. A main
topic of discussion included the need for Economic Development to identify potential business sites and
take the necessary steps to eliminate barriers. Some suggestions included that Economic Development
would secure Zoning approval and necessary permits to operate the business at that location, making the
location more attractive to potential businesses.
A comment was made that the County should review the inequity of pay for the Van Drivers in Human
Services.
Kittleson asked if any information has been gathered regarding the Health Insurance Survey. This will be
provided at the December committee meeting.
TRIANGLE PARKING AGREEMENT REVIEW: A copy of the draft agreement was provided to
committee members for review. The agreement was reviewed by Corporation Council with no suggested
changes.
Motion by Blahnik, Second by Maki to forward the Intergovernmental Agreement to the County Board for
Approval. Motion Carried.
ADMINISTRATOR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW: Committee members were provided a
copy of the proposed review form for Supervisors to complete. After brief discussion, the committee
recommended sending the form to each Supervisor for completion and ask that it be returned to the County
Board Chair by December 10, 2002. A review will be conducted following the return of all evaluations.
Motion by Blahnik, Second by Maki to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:50am.