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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 7/19/2005L:\COMMITTEES AND BOARDS\EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\2005\Executive Committee Minutes 071905.doc Page 1 of 2 Minutes of the Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting July 19, 2005 4:00pm Bayfield County Board Room Members present: Kenneth Jardine, John Blahnik, Neil Paulson, Verne Gilles Members Excused: Brett Rondeau, Harold Maki Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison, Kris Kavajecz, Judge Anderson, Kay Cederberg, Craig Haukaas, Bruce Lindgren, Bill Devries, Tim Kane, and a representative of the media. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Blahnik at 4:00pm. Motion Regarding Minutes of the June 21, 2005 Executive Committee Meeting; Motion by Paulson, second by Gilles to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2005 meeting as presented. Motion Carried. Discussion and Possible Action regarding courtroom upgrade project: Abeles-Allison reviewed highlights of a grant through the Wisconsin Department of Commerce that the county has applied for to offset part of the cost of the courtroom renovation project. A brief history of past construction and renovations to the courtroom was presented. It was noted that the proposed renovations are designed to make the courtroom more accessible and user friendly for persons with disabilities. Judge Anderson, Kay Cederberg and Craig Haukaas joined the meeting at this time. Judge Anderson explained several of the items that are being considered in the renovation project. He also explained that we are at the point that we should begin selecting a consultant for the project. Motion by Paulson, second by Gilles to authorize the County Administrator to begin the selection process for a courtroom renovation consultant. Motion Carried. Jardine requested that a summary of the proposed project be provided to County Board Supervisors. Discussion and Possible action Regarding County Strategic Planning Process. Tim Kane provided a status update on the County Strategic Planning Process. Tim shared a summary of the departments that have or have not submitted the information requested to this point. He suggested that Board Supervisors request a Strategic Planning Update be placed on their respective committee agendas. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding NAZCA/property management portal.: Abeles- Allison provided an update regarding this regional initiative for electronic information sharing of property information. Abeles-Allison explained how the expenses and revenues would be distributed with regard to this technology. He explained that several county departments have concerns regarding various aspects of the technology and/or fees. The county will continue to investigate the feasibility and cost effectiveness of this technology before making a recommendation on whether to participate or not. L:\COMMITTEES AND BOARDS\EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\2005\Executive Committee Minutes 071905.doc Page 2 of 2 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Aon Corporation (Reinsurance) settlement.: Abeles-Allison explained that Bayfield County is entitled to $106 as a settlement in a class action lawsuit. Report on organization activities, Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation- Bruce Lindgren.: Bruce Lindgren and Bill Devries joined the meeting at this time on behalf of Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation. Lindgren provided an overview of recent activities of the BCEDC. Lindgren reported that NW CEP, under contract with BCEDC has contacted over 60 local businesses and have forwarded 14 leads for potential development/expansion of these businesses. Devries and Lindgren provided an overview of potential development projects that are being worked on at the present time. Financial Update: The May 2005 Treasurer’s report and May 2005 Budget Summary were reviewed. Reports and Any other topics of discussion as presented by the committee members or County Administrator: Staffing Update: Positions that are currently vacant include: Pilot position in LCC, Shoreland Restoration Specialist. Limited Term Full-Time Public Health Nurse, Full- Time Social Worker Aquatic Invasive Species Update: Granular application has been completed and the education program is still ongoing. Ag Research Station Update: Public Meeting was held last week, the UW will be conducting a Public listening Session on July21st at the Experiment Station. Abeles- Allison provided a brief overview of some of the ideas that have been generated for use of the station. 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 executive session. Motion byJardine, second by Paulson to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm.