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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2006 4:00pm
Bayfield County Board Room
Members present: Verne Gilles, Harold Maki, Neil Paulson, Kenneth Jardine, John Blahnik
Excused: Brett Rondeau
Others Present: Brenda Spurlock-Criminal Justice Coordinator, Tim Kane-UW Extension
Community Resource Agent, Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, and Kris Kavajecz-
Confidential Secretary.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Blahnik at 4:00pm.
Motion by Jardine, second by Gilles to approve the minutes of the January 24, 2006 Executive
Committee meeting. Motion carried.
Presentation by Brenda Spurlock, Criminal Justice Coordinator: Brenda Spurlock handed
out a report of activities related to the Criminal Justice Program in 2005. Paulson commented
that Washburn County had a very positive write-up in their local newspaper regarding the
Bayfield County Criminal Justice Program. Brenda thanked the Executive committee for creating
the Criminal Justice Program. The committee reviewed various statistics of the various programs
that are offered.
Discussion and Possible Action on Engineering Proposals: Roofing, Annex Basement,
Courthouse Exterior: Abeles-Allison explained that the 2006 budget includes funds for 3 major
improvement projects, including roofing most of the courthouse building, engineering for
renovating the new basement under the Sheriff’s department, and repairing the brownstone
surface of the Courthouse building. The group also discussed that the same consultant could be
used for the proposed repairs to the County Highway Garage roof.
Motion by Gilles, second by Paulson to authorize Abeles-Allison to put out bid specifications for
the projects discussed, including the repair to the Highway Garage roof. Motion Carried. Gilles
also suggested asking the architect to look at the front steps of the courthouse, particularly the
second step from the bottom.
Discussion & Possible Action Regarding NACo Prescription Drug Program: This is a free
program offered through NACo. It offers discounts to card-holders for specific pharmacies. All
area pharmacies are included in this NACo card network. The program is available to all
citizens of the county.
Motion by Paulson, second by Gilles to approve Bayfield County’s participation in the NACo
prescription drug card program. Motion Carried.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding County Strategic Plan: Tim Kane explained that
the strategic plans that were included in the packet are in draft format for the committee to
review and provide direction on modifications they would like to see. The recommendation of
the committee is to have the County Administrator collect the missing information in the
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individual plans, work with Department Heads to firm up each plan and then send the plans back
to the individual committees for final review before sending to Executive Committee/County
Board for final review and adoption.
Reports:
Health Insurance Utilization Update: A handout was provided which identifies the 2004 –vs-
2005 medical and prescription expenditures. An attempt will be made to provide this
information on a monthly basis.
Financial Update: Two financial reports were provided, one from the County Treasurer, and
one from the New World Accounting System with year end budget expenditures and revenues
for 2005.
Courtroom Renovation Contract: Abeles-Allison reported that Larry Weber, Judge Anderson,
Clerk of Court, District Attorney, and County Administrator met to review the proposed contract
for architectural services. A revised proposed contract was sent to KKE, with no response to
date.
Forestry Building: Abeles-Allison provided an update that the City of Washburn has indicated
that they prefer that the county not build another facility near the Highway garage. Their long
term goal is for a multi-jurisdictional industrial type site located on Highway C.
UW Ag Station: An update on the status of the Ag Research Station discussions was provided.
A conference call with the UW System is scheduled for later this week.
The committee may enter in and out of Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes
§19.85(1)(g) to discuss Attorney Client Privilege Documents:
Motion by Paulson, second by Gilles to enter executive Session pursuant to WI Statutes 19.85
(1)(g) to discuss Attorney Client Privilege Documents. Roll Call Vote: All-yes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Gilles, second by Paulson to return to open session. Roll Call Vote: All-yes, motion
carried.
Maki asked that the Forestry Committee/Department go out and get real estimates prior to setting
minimums on the next offerings.
Motion by Jardine, second by Maki to adjourn. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm.