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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 4/3/2003Executive Committee Minutes April 3, 2003 2:00 P.M. Human Services Conference Room A Members Present: John Blahnik, Brett Rondeau, Kenneth Jardine, Marco Bichanich, Delores Kittleson, Harold Maki Others Present: Bill Kacvninsky, Larry Weber, Cal Schoen-Adolphson/Peterson Construction, Mark Abeles-Allison, Paul Susienka, Sheriff Follis, Tom Gordon, Rick Olivo, Kelly Trepanier, Carl Melchiors-Bayfield Electric, Rick Rosier-NWRPC, Mark Mueller-NWRPC, Kris Kavajecz Meeting was called to order at 2:05 pm by Chairman Rondeau. Motion Regarding Minutes of March 11, 2003 Executive Committee Meeting: Motion by Bichanich, Second by Blahnik to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2003 meeting. Motion Carried. Discussion and Possible Action regarding funding for a basement addition under the law enforcement center and recommendation to the County Board: Abeles-Allison presented a recap of the bids that were received for the jail project and the alternate bids for the basement. A brief discussion was held regarding a comparison of base bids –vs- the base bid plus the bid for the basement alternate. Discussion was held regarding whether the lowest bidder must be accepted or if the county can negotiate further with more than one bidder. Clarification was provided that the purpose of this meeting is to determine if the basement is needed and if the funding is available to construct it. Motion by Maki, second by Kittleson to recommend the acceptance of the bid of Miron Construction with the basement alternate in the amount of $4,663,800. Discussion. Maki amended his motion, Second by Kittleson to only recommend that the County Board approve the construction of the basement addition. Motion Carried. Abeles-Allison reviewed a handout that was provided, which outlined the current financial standing of the county’s general fund. The handout included items that may be considered for expenditures from the county’s funds. The results of anticipated and potential expenditures would be a fund balance of approximately $3.5 million dollars. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Funding for the Iron River Incubator Project. A brief break was taken to retrieve blueprints for the proposed incubator. Abeles-Allison provided a copy of the original proposal from NWRPC. Introductions were made. Rick Rosier & Mark Mueller were in attendance on behalf of Myron Schuster and NWRPC. Rick Rosier provided a handout of NWRPC’s proposal to fund the Iron River Enterprise Center. A brief overview of the proposed project was presented. The Tri-County Corridor is approximately 200 feet from the proposed building site. Brief discussion regarding the DOT easement issue on the rear side of the site. Rosier explained that in order to receive the grant funding, construction must begin no later than June of 2003. The proposal from NWRPC is that Bayfield County contribute $200,000 in equity and an additional $209,000 loan to NWRPC. Discussion was held regarding the benefits to the county if they approve this investment. Question was asked regarding where the ownership of the center would lie. As the proposal is presented, NWRPC would own the center. A discussion was held surrounding ownership of the center. Abeles-Allison presented some alternate proposal discussion points. NWRPC currently maintains approximately 7 business incubators. This proposed project has the highest portion of grant dollars for its start-up. Discussion centered around terms of the proposed loan. Motion by Jardine, second by Blahnik to recommend to the County Board that they approve this project with the best terms that Abeles-Allison and Gordon can negotiate with NWRPC. Motion Carried. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Proposed Triangle Parking Area. Abeles- Allison presented a proposed drawing of the triangle parking lot. He explained that the County now owns the land and explained the stipulations attached to the transfer of the property. 50% of the property must be maintained in green space or pedestrian walkways. The proposal has 40 parking spaces. Abeles-Allison suggested that the Bayfield County Highway department could perform the base work for the parking lot, and the paving would be contracted. Kacvinsky feels that the project should be bid out to provide work opportunities for local businesses. Motion by Blahnik to let the parking lot project out for bid. Second by Kittleson. Roll Call Vote: Blahnik-Yes, Maki-No, Jardine-No, Kittleson-Yes, Bichanich-No, Rondeau-No. Motion Defeated.. Motion by Jardine, Second by Maki to permit the county Highway Department to perform the base work for the parking area internally and to bid out the concrete and pavement work. Roll Call Vote: Blahnik-Yes, Maki-Yes, Jardine-Yes, Kittleson-yes, Rondeau-yes, Bichanich-yes. Motion Carried. Administrator’s Report: Abeles-Allison explained that this special meeting was called due to pressing issues, however, there are several other important issues that need to be discussed. He would like to know what date would be best for the committee. Maki stated that he would like to see a report at the next meeting showing the financial status of the county with all of the projects being discussed and where the county’s funds are located. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 22 at 4:00pm. Brief discussion regarding whether signs designating the parking area as a county parking lot from 8a-5p and no overnight parking should be considered. Motion by Bichanich, Second by Blahnik to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 3:50pm.