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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 6/21/2005L:\COMMITTEES AND BOARDS\EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\2005\Executive Committee Minutes 062105.doc Page 1 of 2 Minutes of the Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting June 21, 2005 4:00pm Bayfield County Board Room Members present: Brett Rondeau, Kenneth Jardine, John Blahnik, Harold Maki, Neil Paulson, Verne Gilles Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison, Dee Kittleson, Jane Swenson, Kris Kavajecz, Kelly Trepanier, Jim & Ruth Radtke, Diane Daulton, Amelia Lindsey. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Rondeau at 4:05pm. Motion Regarding Minutes of the May 17, 2005 Executive Committee Meeting; Motion by Blahnik, second by Gilles to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2005 meeting as presented. Motion Carried. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Exotic Aquatic Invasive Species Grant.: Abeles- Allison provided an update on the status of the Exotic Aquatic Invasive Species Program. The Ad Hoc committee met for the first time and recommends application for a rapid response grant, which will cover the expense of a herbicide (2,4-d) application on 16 acres of Twin Bear Lake. Motion by Blahnik, second by Paulson to approve the resolution supporting the application for a Rapid Response Grant and forward to the County Board for approval. Motion Carried. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding County Office Space: Abeles-Allison provided a handout of the current Courthouse and Annex building office layouts. Abeles-Allison reviewed the location of various offices that have recently relocated. Several Departments have requested additional space including: District Attorney requests additional conference room space for their department, possibly behind the courtroom. Information Services has requested to be relocated to the Annex Building, closer to the server room. Emergency Management has requested additional space for contract staff. The Tourism office has requested to be relocated to the Annex building, or out of the Courthouse basement. The Human Services Department may request office space for multiple contract employees pending approval of grant programs. City of Washburn Police Department and a private counseling service have expressed interest in renting office space in the annex building. Millie Lindsey addressed the committee at this time regarding office space location and needs of the Health Department. The committee requested that Abeles-Allison work directly with the Department Heads to develop an office location plan taking future needs into consideration. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding County Comprehensive Plan: Abeles-Allison explained that the County has a Land Use Plan in place, and a Land Use Action Committee has been working toward clarifying discrepancies between County and Town Land Use Plans, as well as County Zoning Ordinances. Current law states that the County must have a Comprehensive Land Use Plan by 2010. Planning grants are available for up to 50% of the cost L:\COMMITTEES AND BOARDS\EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\2005\Executive Committee Minutes 062105.doc Page 2 of 2 for the Comprehensive Plan. Grant applications are due in November. Motion by Blahnik, second by Paulson to authorize the preparation of a Comprehensive Planning Grant application. Motion Carried. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding CDBG Housing RLF Administration contract between Bayfield County and NWRPC: Abeles-Allison explained that the contract with NWRPC is due for renewal. Motion by Blahnik, second by Gilles to approve the agreement between NWRPC and Bayfield County for the administration of the Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Grant program. Motion Carried. Discussion and Possible action Regarding County Strategic Planning Process. There was no discussion on this item at this time. Discussion and Possible action regarding Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Loss Run Summary (Claims). Abeles-Allison reported that the county has received a report on the county’s worker’s compensation claims. Total incurred losses 2002: $9,900 ; 2003:$10,800; 2004: $26,000 ; 2005: $24,000. Further review and discussion of this topic will take place at the July meeting. Discussion and Possible action on the Ashland Experiment Station Status: A public meeting will be held on July 13th regarding the status of the Ashland Ag Experiment Station. Comment from Paulson that it is critical to have UW Administration involved in the status discussions. Financial Update: The May 2005 Treasurer’s report was reviewed. The May 2005 Budget Summary was reviewed. Reports and Any other topics of discussion as presented by the committee members or County Administrator: Jardine brought up the question of the six month waiting period for Health Insurance Benefits for new employees. Blahnik responded that the Personnel Committee is currently working with the Union on this subject. Abeles-Allison reported that the second payment for BCEDC will be made this month. Report from Jardine that a cell-phone provider has expressed interest in placing a repeater on one of the towers on the south shore. The committee may enter in and out of Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(c,e) to discuss employee performance, employment and bargaining issues. There were no items for the executive session at this time. Motion by Blahnik, second by Gilles to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:15 pm.