Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 5/13/2003L:\COMMITTEES AND BOARDS\EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\2003\Exec Minutes 051303.docPage 1 of 2 Executive Committee Minutes 4:00 pm, Tuesday, May 13, 2003 County Board Room Members Present: John Blahnik, Brett Rondeau, Kenneth Jardine, Marco Bichanich, Delores Kittleson, Harold Maki Others Present: Kris Kavajecz, Bill Kacvinsky, Mark Abeles-Allison, Tom Gordon, Jim Radke, Frank Graves, Tim Kane, Craig Haukaas, Dave Lee Motion Regarding Minutes of April 22, 2003 Executive Committee Meeting: Motion by Bichanich, Second by Jardine to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2003 meeting. Motion Carried. Tire Recycling Update: Tim Kane reported that he contacted 7 locations to solicit interest in being a host collection site for the tire collection. A handout map was provided of the proposed collection sites. Tim also sent RFP’s to 3 recycling agencies for the collection program. A local notice was also published in case a local entity would also be qualified and interested in processing the collected tires. Tim reviewed the dates that the collection would take place. RFP’s due on April 28th. Collection dates proposed are: June 18, June 21, June 25, June 28, with the hours yet to be determined. Rims will not be collected. Tim noted that the firm who is awarded the contract must provide documentation of where the tires are ultimately disposed of to prevent any future issues. Abeles- Allison noted that the county may need to contribute more funding for this program than initially thought due to lack of participation from a couple of municipalities. A number of towns have already sent in their contribution. Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation Funding Review: Abeles-Allison reviewed a handout that was provided, which outlined the performance standards that were approved for funding of the BCEDC. Jim Radke referred to the report that he submitted and which was provided with the agenda packet. Radke gave a summary of his activities over the last several months. Radke stated that his ability to get away from the office and into the public has increased the exposure of the BCEDC. Frank Graves commented that the BCEDC Executive Committee sees a significant increase in productivity since the addition of the Administrative assistant. Discussion whether the funding regarding the Iron River Co-op expansion meets the criteria for funding since the project has not yet been finalized. Abeles-Allison provided input on the funding request. Motion by Maki, second by Kittleson to approve the payment of $10,500 to the BCEDC for the reported efforts. Role Call Vote: All Yes, Motion Carried. Next funding request and review of activities will be conducted in July. Executive Session Regarding Reclassification Requests: Motion by Blahnik, second by Bichanich to enter executive session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c ) for the purpose of discussion and action regarding reclassification requests. L:\COMMITTEES AND BOARDS\EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\2003\Exec Minutes 051303.docPage 2 of 2 Motion by Bichanich second by Jardine to return to open session. Motion Carried Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolutions Received from Other Counties: Abeles-Allison reviewed resolutions received from other counties, which may be considered by the County Board. The committee commented that they appreciate seeing these. One resolution will be forwarded to the Human Services Committee for review. Reports and Any other topics of discussion as presented by the committee members: a.) Internet Impact: Abeles-Allison presented a handout, which outlined county web site activity. b.) Update on Land Use Plan: Abeles-Allison reported that the final land use plan will be distributed in the next few weeks. c.) Budget priority session process: no discussion was held on this item. d.) Report on Contingency Fund Balance: Abeles-Allison gave a brief overview of the current balance of the Contingency fund. e.) Jail and Triangle Parking: Abeles-Allison reported that the parking lot is under construction and will be completed in the next two weeks. Paving will take place later in the year. Additional lighting will be installed in the coming weeks. The Jail contract will be finalized in the next week and demolition will begin shortly after signing the contract. f.) Land Trade: Maki commented that he is unsatisfied with the process that was used to facilitate a land trade between Bayfield County and the Midwest Timber Company. He feels that zoning issues should have been addressed prior to authorizing the land exchange. He wanted committee members to be aware that he would be discussing his concerns at the next county board meeting. Motion by Jardine, second by Bichanich to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:35pm.