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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 3/9/2004117 East Fifth Street ▪ Washburn, WI 54891 ▪ markaa@bayfieldcounty.org Phone 715-373-6181 ▪ FAX 715-373-6183 BAYFIELD COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes, March 9, 2004 Bayfield County Board Room Members Present: John J. Blahnik, Kenneth Jardine, Marco Bichanich, Brett Rondeau, Delores Kittleson, Harold Maki Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison, Kris Kavajecz, Mrs. Morke Call to Order; Meeting called to order by Chairman Rondeau at 4:00 pm. Motion Regarding Minutes of the February 10, 2004 Executive Committee Meeting; Motion by Bichanich, Second by Jardine to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2004 meeting as presented. Motion Carried. Information Services Recommendation from Personnel Committee: Abeles-Allison reviewed recommendations from the Personnel Committee and I/S Ad Hoc Committee regarding a strategic plan for the Information Services Department. A copy of the proposed strategic plan was included in the agenda packet. Goals of the department, current problems faced by the department, and proposed future plans for the department were reviewed. Three options were reviewed as well as additional input that was received from the County Clerk’s Office. Motion by Blahnik, second by Bichanich to approve the immediate posting of the Network Administrator position and forwarding of the strategic plan options to Department Heads for review and input. Roll Call Vote: All Yes, Motion Carried. Discussion & Possible Action regarding Budget process for 2005: Abeles-Allison reviewed the major suggested changes to the 2005 budget timeline. The Executive Committee suggested they prefer to start the department presentations at 1:00pm on May 11. Discuss whether Department Heads should be required to attend or whether it should be optional. The group stated that they would like to hear from each department, but would not require departments to sit in on other department presentations. Department that wish to sit in on the presentations are welcome. The committee held a discussion regarding the potential combination of the Health and Human Services Departments. Jardine express that each department should retain their own identity, but could share some functions, such as clerical. Maki expressed concern with the perception that the county is hiding behind a “reduced” mill rate, but still increases taxes. May 13 at 1:00 will be the priority session for the County Board. Discussion Regarding Office Relocation: Abeles-Allison explained that he will be meeting with two groups of Department Heads during the next week to further discuss options for office co-location or consolidations. Discussion Regarding Uniform Dwelling Code: The County will not be participating in this 117 East Fifth Street ▪ Washburn, WI 54891 ▪ markaa@bayfieldcounty.org Phone 715-373-6181 ▪ FAX 715-373-6183 program at this time. Discussion Regarding TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights): Abeles-Allison referred to a handout that was provided with the agenda packet regarding proposed legislation, which would place a limit on taxation. Discussion & Possible Action Regarding JFK Airport Authority Representation: Bayfield County received a request from the Airport Authority for one representative from the County Board to participate on the Airport Authority. Motion by Jardine, Second by Blahnik to decline the invitation of the JFK Airport Authority to have a member on their board. Motion Carried. Comment received by citizen Mrs. Morke that the county may be interested to see statistics on the number of Bayfield County residents and visitors that use the Ashland Airport. The committee explained that they have seen statistics in the past and that Bayfield County usage represents a larger portion of utilization than expected. Motion by Blahnik, second by Bichanich to enter Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. Roll Call Vote, All yes, Motion Carried. Motion by Blahnik, second by Bichanich to return to open session. Roll Call Vote. All yes, Motion Carried. Other Reports and Topics for Discussion: Abeles-Allison reported that the Superior Days lobbying effort was a success. Six youth from the county also participated. An overview of some of the topics discussed was provided. Abeles-Allison reported that 3 Criminal Justice Listening Sessions have been held. The attendance of the public has been a bit sparse, but dialogue of the presenters has been positive. Comment by Maki that more focus needs to be placed on drug enforcement and getting to the root of the problems faced by the county. Comment from Blahnik that future youth delegates for Superior Days need to be screened better if they participate. Bichanich requested an update on the status of the Hwy 2&13 intersection project. The project will continue after the snow melts. Next meeting was set for April 13 at 4:00pm Motion by Bichanich , Second by Kittleson to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:00pm.