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Executive Committee Minutes
4:00 pm, Tuesday, July 8, 2003
County Board Room
Members Present: John Blahnik, Kenneth Jardine, Marco Bichanich, Delores Kittleson, Brett
Rondeau, Harold Maki, Delores Kittleson
Others Present: Kris Kavajecz, Mark Abeles-Allison
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 by Chairman Rondeau.
Motion Regarding Minutes of June 10, 2003 Executive Committee Meeting:
Motion by Blahnik , second by Bichanich to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2003 Executive
Committee Meeting. Motion Carried
2004 Budget Discussion:
A. Budget Direction Letter: Abeles-Allison discussed the budget direction memo
that was given to Department Heads. Discussion on various programs and
related fees that can be adjusted. Although many programs and departments
were discussed, a significant amount of the discussion centered around the
Human Services Department. Brief discussion regarding county vehicle fleet.
Discussion of the necessity for the number of meetings and travel in the county.
Suggest greater use of video and phone conferencing rather than travel. Blahnik
request information on staffing level comparison for last 10 years.
B. Fee Adjustment Discussion: Brief discussion of potential revenue generating or
fee increases suggested by departments and board members.
C. Mid-year Financial Report: A handout was provided, which detailed 2002 –vs-
2003 YTD expenditure and revenue comparisons.
D. Review of Board Recommendations and Action: Summary of the Board Priority
Session were reviewed. Blahnik commented that the topic of County Fleet
Vehicles were omitted from the list.
E. Financial Policies: Item tabled.
County Motor Pool and Squad Car Update:
A. Depreciation Schedule Proposal: A handout was provided regarding the
depreciation schedule for county fleet vehicles. Abeles-Allison suggested
extending the depreciation to 120,000 miles rather than 100,000 miles. Suggest
that County Highway mechanics be utilized for maintenance on fleet and squad
vehicles. Also question was raised regarding using inmates for washing and
waxing vehicles.
B. Proposal to sell and transfer vehicles: Discussion regarding using squad vehicles
to replace and supplement the fleet motor pool.
Animal Control Fees: Callae Hyde made a request for assistance in funding veterinarian
fees and animal control. Discussion regarding past funding for this program and proposed
funding for 2004. Suggestion that dog license fees should be reviewed for increase.
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Discussion regarding Resolution from Vernon County Supporting legislation change
regarding Medicare Payment Inequities Between States.
Discussion regarding Possible Tourism budget amendments due to improvements at Delta
Campground.
Discussion and Possible Action regarding Sign Permit Application for Triangle Parking
Lot. Abeles-Allison presented a rough draft of the proposed sign and provided estimated
dimensions for the sign. Suggestions from committee members suggest using simple
lettering and metal sign.
Reports and Any other topics of Discussion:
A. Contingency Fund Report: This has not changed from the last meeting. Discussion
regarding the fencing issue in the Town of Eileen and concern about what precedent this
case could set. Abeles-Allison working with Corp Council and Fair Committee to resolve
this issue.
Report on the tire clean-up is that a significant number of tires were collected.
B. Jail project is progressing well. Cement work is continuing.
Motion by Blahnik, second by Bichanich to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at
5:30pm.