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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
Monday, May 15, 2006 4:00pm
Bayfield County Board Room
Members present: Kenneth Jardine, Thomas Gordon, Bill Kacvinsky, Dee Kittleson, John
Blahnik, Brett Rondeau
Others Present: Scott Fibert, Kay Cederberg, Dan Anderson, Patricia Olson, Mark Abeles-
Allison, Kris Kavajecz
Election of Executive Committee Chairperson;
Motion by Gordon, Blahnik to nominate Rondeau Chairman. Motion by Blahnik, Gordon to
close nominations cast unanimous ballot for Rondeau as Chairman. Motion Carried.
Election of Executive Committee Vice-Chairperson;
Motion by Blahnik, Gordon to nominate Kittleson as Vice Chariperson. Motion by Kacvinsky,
Blahnik to close nominations cast unanimous ballot for Kittleson as Vice Chairperson. Motion
Carried.
Motion Regarding Minutes of the March 22, 2006 Executive Committee Meeting:
Motion Jardine, Kittleson approve minutes of the March 22, 2006 meeting. Motion Carried.
Discussion & Possible Action Regarding Elected Official Wages.
Item 8 was moved up on the agenda for discussion with no opposition. Kittleson did not
participate in discussion due to potential conflict of interest. The committee discussed various
options for wage increases over the next terms of office for all elected officials. Comparables
with other counties were provided.
Motion Gordon, Blahnik to recommend Option 2 or Option A to the Personnel Committee for
consideration. Motion Carried.
Discussion & Possible Action regarding Engineering estimates and approvals.
Working with PTD, Inc as architects on the courthouse and Annex basement projects. The
project bids are due June 8th. Engineers are estimating that costs for the roof will be higher than
the funds budgeted. May 25th walk-through scheduled.
Discussion & Possible Action regarding Budget planning & survey issues.
Abeles-Allison reported on methods that other counties are using to help with the budget
planning/prioritization process.
Discussion & Possible Action Regarding Health Insurance Bids
Abeles-Allison reviewed a motion made by the Executive Committee last year regarding bidding
out Health Insurance in 2006. Members voiced their concerns with bidding or not bidding out the
health insurance.
Motion Gordon, Blahnik to not go out to bid for Health Insurance in 2006. Yes-5, No-1, Motion
Carried.
Reports:
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1) County Strategic Plan: There will be a packet at the June 20 Executive Committee meeting.
2) Fleet: Possibly replacing 5 fleet vehicles this year. Mileage rates may be increased.
Considering purchasing Economy/Compact cars.
3) Health Insurance Update: Utilization report from Midwest Security Administrators was
reviewed.
4) Financial Update: Report from the Treasurer’s office was reviewed.
5) Gypsy Moth Spraying Update: The DNR will be conducting spraying in the County in June
and July.
6) Animal control Discussions: Request from Chequamegon Humane Association requesting
use of the Ag Station for their services. Received letter from local Veterinarian suggesting
increase in license fees. Request from Chequamegon Humane Association for donation to assist
with organizational issues.
7) Update on Ag Research Station: May 24 Input session at Ag Station regarding potential
usage and management. UW Board of Regents will act on the issue in June.
8) Proposal from Evergreen Energy Group: Abeles-Allison reviewed a proposal from
Evergreen Energy Group to review energy bills. Focus on Energy is conducting an energy audit
currently.
9) Update on NACo Prescription Drug Card Program: We have received the prescription
drug cards and will be announcing and distributing the cards by the end of the month.
Jardine brought up the question of whether Neil Paulson’s trip to Washington, D.C. was pre-
approved. The committee discussed forming a policy for board member travel expenses.
Jardine requested that the Personnel Committee review wages of the Tourism Director,
Maintenance Supervisor, and Emergency Management Director.
Blahnik would also like a policy considered that would identify a spending limit for Department
Heads requiring pre-approval of purchases over a specific amount.
The committee may enter in and out of Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes
§19.85(1)(c, e, i) to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2006 Executive Session, discuss
personnel issues and discussion regarding potential purchase of land.
Motion Gordon, Blahnik to enter executive session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(c,
e, i) to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2006 Executive Session, discuss personnel issues
and discussion regarding potential purchase of land. Roll call Vote: All-Yes, Motion Carried
Motion Jardine, Blahnik to return to open session. Roll Call Vote: All-yes, Motion Carried.
Motion Blahnik, Kacvinsky to adjourn. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.