HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 3/13/2007Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
4:00 PM, March 13, 2007
Bayfield County Board Room
Members Present: John Blahnik, Dee Kittleson-Vice Chairman, Thomas Gordon, Kenneth
Jardine, Bill Kacvinsky
Members Excused: Brett Rondeau, Chairman
Other Present, Mark Abeles-Allison, Kris Kavajecz
Meeting called to order at 4:00pm by Vice-Chairman Kittleson.
Motion Gordon, Kacvinsky to approve the February 20, 2007 Executive Committee meeting
minutes. Motion Carried.
Information Services Report will be presented later in the meeting.
Darrell Pendergrass provided two handouts to the committee which detailed estimated
contributions to out of county libraries as a result of Act 420. Discussion regarding the impact of
the Act on our county library system.
Dag Bystrom, Information Services Director provided a summary of recent activities of the
department and answered questions related to department activities.
Tim Kane, UW Extension and Stefania Strzalkowska, AIS Coordinator addressed the committee
to request the formation of an AIS Standing Committee. The committee would be proposed to be
comprised of county, municipal, lake association, and advisory members. The request is to
establish a standing committee, not an ad hoc committee.
Motion Blahnik, Kacvinsky to forward the AIS Committee resolution to the full county board for
consideration. Motion Carried.
Marian Vaughn, Director of Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation provided a
handout summarizing activities of the organization and ongoing prospects. Various prospects and
activities were discussed.
Discussion regarding request from Iron River Snowmobile Club to construct groomer building
on the Bayfield County Fairground property. If building is to be constructed on county property,
financial institutions will not loan construction funds directly to the Club. Request from
Snowmobile Club for county to loan funds. Committee discussed that the building would be
beneficial to the snowmobile club as well as the fairgrounds since it could be used during fair
time and will have restroom facility, which is needed at the grounds.
Motion Gordon, Jardine to recommend to full county board approval of loan to Iron River
Snowmobile Club for construction of building on County Fairgrounds. Motion Carried.
Reports:
Abeles-Allison explained that the budget will be very close this year. Forestry and Interest
revenue will be very important to keep an eye on.
Review of financial report from Treasurer’s office.
Continuing to see utilization of the NACo prescription drug program.
Health Insurance utilization figures were reviewed.
Pat Thornton has announced her upcoming retirement in May. Discussion will be held at the
Tourism Committee regarding future direction of the Department. Jardine provided handout
related to Tourism.
Mediation scheduled with AFSCME on March 22nd.
Ag Station Ad Hoc Committee making significant progress.
Annex Basement remodel project bids due March 22nd. Options for hard construction and open
concept being accepted. Exec Committee to meet at 3:30 on March 29th to review and discuss
bids.
Courtroom renovation project rough draft plans are available for review.
Superior Days went well. Many presentation and contacts made.
Motion Blahnik, Gordon to enter executive session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(c)
to conduct performance evaluation of the County Administrator. Roll Call Vote: All-Yes, Motion
Carried.
Abeles-Allison and Kavajecz exited the meeting temporarily.
Motion Gordon, Blahnik to return to open session. Motion Carried.
Motion Gordon, Blahnik to extend the County Administrator contract through November 15,
2009. Motion Carried.
Committee request the County Administrator make presentation to the committee at a future date
on how he feels the position is going and what direction he feels the county should be going in
the future.
Motion Gordon, Jardine to adjourn. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:15pm.