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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 4:00pm
Bayfield County Board Room
Members present: Kenneth Jardine, Thomas Gordon, Dee Kittleson, John Blahnik, Brett
Rondeau
Members Excused: Bill Kacvinsky
Others Present: Steve Hoecker, Kelly Trepanier, Mark Abeles-Allison, Kris Kavajecz
Motion Regarding Minutes of the June 13, 2006 Executive Committee Meeting:
Motion Blahnik, Gordon to approve minutes of the June 13, 2006 meeting. Motion Carried.
Presentation by Steve Hoecker, Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center (NGLVC): Steve
thanked the board for their continued support of the center and asked for continuing support for
2007.
Discussion Regarding Office Space Needs in the Courthouse and Annex: Abeles-Allison
explained some ongoing issues with space needs in the courthouse. Amelia Lindsey summarized
the needs of the Health Department.
Motion by Gordon, Jardine to authorize Abeles-Allison to work with the maintenance supervisor
and the departments to relocate offices to the most appropriate locations. Motion Carried.
The committee reviewed the basement design plans for the Annex building. The idea is to
approve the plans to go out to bid for work to be done in the next fiscal year.
Abeles-Allison distributed information on the Courthouse Renovation project.
Discussion Regarding Budget Planning: Letters have been distributed to all departments and
outside agencies soliciting budget requests for 2007. Executive committee will meet several
times in September to review budget requests. Next meetings will be August 15th at 4:00 and
September 12th 2:00pm, September 14th at 2:00pm. September 15th at 2:00pm.
Reports: Cost estimates are being sent out on the Courtroom renovation project. The architects
will address the board at the August meeting. Strategic plan will be distributed with the budget
book. Two new automobiles have been received, with one truck yet to be received.
The health utilization report was reviewed.
The committee reviewed the financial report provided by the county treasurer.
The general fund summary was reviewed, which shows total revenues and expenditures year-to-
date, in comparison with the previous year.
The ag research station topic was tabled at the state level until their next meeting. They are
suggesting that they put certain covenants on the return of the property to the county.
The prescription drug card program has been distributed and is being well received.
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Motion Gordon, Blahnik to enter executive session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(c,
e,g) 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 by Gordon, Blahnik to return to open session. Roll Call Vote: All-Yes, Motion Carried.
Motion Gordon, Blahnik to deny claim of Margaret Ross Bjornson and recommend denial to the
full county board.
Motion Blahnik, second by Jardine to adjourn. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm.