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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
December 21, 2004 4:00pm
Bayfield County Board Room
Members present: Brett Rondeau, John Blahnik, Harold Maki, Verne Gilles, Neil
Paulson
Members Absent: Kenneth Jardine
Others Present: Bill Kacvinsky, Mark Abeles-Allison, Kris Kavajecz
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Rondeau at 4:04pm.
Minutes of the November 16, 2004 meeting:
Motion by Blahnik, second by Gilles to approve minutes of the November 16, 2004
meeting. Motion Carried.
Discussion & Possible Action Regarding Cable Airport Funding and appropriation
schedule for Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation: Abeles-Allison
reviewed the request from the Cable Airport for $7000 in funding. He reported that
$5000 was budgeted for 2005 for operating expenses and an additional $9475 in the
Capital Improvement Fund for airport improvements.
Motion by Blahnik, second by Gilles to authorize a total expenditure of $7000, $5000 for
operating expenses and $2000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the Cable Airport.
The payment is to be made after January 1, 2005. Motion Carried.
Abeles-Allison reported that the BCEDC Board has requested that the appropriations
approved by Bayfield County be paid to them in two separate payments. One half to be
paid on or around January 1, 2005 and the second to be paid on or about June, 2005.
Abeles-Allison stated that BCEDC will be making quarterly reports to the County
Executive Committee regarding their activities and progress. The committee discussed
the recent changes in BCEDC as well as current and proposed activities of the
organization.
Motion by Paulson, second by Blahnik to appropriate the approved funds to BCEDC in
two separate payments. The second payment will be made following the June quarterly
presentation by the BCEDC Board to the County Executive Committee. Motion Carried.
Financial Update:
The committee reviewed a draft budget amendment resolution involving the jail project
funds. The resolution would amend the budget to reflect monies appropriated and spent to
the jail project fund in 2004.
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Motion by Gilles, second by Maki to approve the draft budget amendment resolution and
forward to the full County Board for approval. Roll Call Vote: All-Yes, Motion Carried.
Abeles-Allison reviewed the November financial reports from the Treasurer and Clerk’s
offices and addressed questions from the committee regarding the reports.
Reports and any other topics of Discussion:
Abeles-Allison updated the committee on recent activities regarding the contaminated
site clean-up in Cable. The clean-up is progressing well and the property should be ready
for sale in 2005.
Abeles-Allison provided a staffing update. An offer was made and accepted to fill the
part-time position in the County Clerk’s office, applications are being accepted for the
Criminal Justice Coordinator and Computer Assistant positions. Interviews for the Ag
Agent position will take place at the beginning of January. Job Descriptions are being
developed or revised for the Jail Sergeant and Assistant Zoning Administrator positions.
A decision was received regarding the Lindahl grievance. The decision was in the
County’s favor.
The committee viewed the chairs in the county board room and discussed whether they
should be replaced or repaired. The consensus of the committee was that the chairs are
solid and do not need to be replaced. The committee suggested contacting a couple of
upholstery/restoration businesses to get estimates on replacing the foam pads in the seats
of the chairs.
Discussion & Possible Action Regarding County Administrator Evaluation and
Contract Extension:
Motion by Blahnik, second by Gilles to enter Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin
Statutes §19.85(1)(c ) for the purpose of discussing performance evaluation and contract
renewal of the County Administrator. Roll Call Vote. All-Yes, Motion Carried.
Abeles-Allison and Kavajecz left the meeting at this time.
Motion by Paulson, second by Blahnik to return to open session. Roll Call Vote. All-yes,
Motion Carried.
Abeles-Allison and Kavajecz return to the meeting at this time.
Motion by Paulson, second by Blahnik to extend the current County Administrator
contract 2 years from the date of it’s expiration. Roll Call Vote. All-Yes, Motion Carried.
Kacvinsky reported that he and Blahnik will conduct a performance evaluation with
Abeles-Allison. A summary of the evaluation will be presented to Executive Committee
members.
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Miscellaneous Items: Abeles-Allison reported that the video conferencing equipment
received through two separate grants is in the final stages of implementation.
Kacvinsky reported that he and Abeles-Allison met with a re-appointee for the Housing
Authority and they will be requesting her re-appointment to the Housing Authority Board
at the upcoming County Board Meeting.
The committee discussed changing the date of the January County Board Meeting to
January 18, 2005.
The next Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2005 at 4:00pm,
prior to the County Board meeting if necessary.
Motion by Blahnik, second by Maki to adjourn. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:25pm