HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 6/12/2007Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
4:00 PM, June 12, 2007
County Board Room, Washburn WI
Members Present: John Blahnik, Bill Kacvinsky, Dee Kittleson-Vice Chairman, Thomas
Gordon, Kenneth Jardine
Members Excused: Brett Rondeau-Chairman
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Kris Kavajecz-Confidential
Secretary, Judge John Anderson, Kay Cederberg-Clerk of Court
Meeting called to order at 4:05pm by Vice-Chairman Kittleson.
Motion Blahnik, Gordon to approve minutes of the May 8, 2007 Executive Committee Meeting.
Motion Carried.
Review of Northern Lights Bonding Proposal: Abeles-Allison reviewed figures for bonding as
proposed by Northern Lights Healthcare Center. Handouts provided. Discussion regarding
transition of Home Health program from the county to Northern Lights. Up to 5.9 million
General Obligation Bond. Timeline includes resolution in June, Ordinance in July, Bonds issued
in September.
Motion Gordon, Kacvinsky to recommend approval of the bonding issue and timeline to the full
county board at the June 26 meeting. Motion Carried.
Discussion and Possible Action regarding County Sign Policy: Review of draft sign policy.
Include termination clause if sign is not maintained or organization folds, extend coverage to
include other tourism organizations, and deletion of last portion of item 4 regarding lighting, etc.
Revised draft to be brought back to next meeting.
Jail Assessment Fund Budget Amendment Resolution
Motion Gordon, Blahnik to approve $23,000 amendment resolution as presented and
recommend approval to the full county board. Clarification that this amendment would increase
the amount already budgeted. Motion Carried.
Review Budget Direction, Timeline, Process & Major funding requests: Abeles-Allison
refreshed the committee on the status of the courtroom project. Funds were designated in
October 2006 for the courtroom project in the amount of 1.5 million over two years. Presentation
by Judge Anderson and Kay Cederberg regarding the status of the project.
Motion Blahnik, Kacvinsky to recommend to the full county board approval to let bid for the 1.5
million project with funds designated in 2006 for the project to be completed in 2007 and 2008.
Motion Carried.
Discussion regarding generator for the courthouse building. Estimates to be provided. Fair
improvements to be discussed at upcoming Fair committee meeting and then will be forwarded
to Executive Committee for consideration.
Budget will be based upon anticipated 3% levy cap.
Discussion and Possible Action regarding PTD proposal on Courthouse Stone restoration
and protection.
Review of proposal from PTD. Inc for stone restoration on the courthouse. The proposal is
phased. Discussion regarding the need for the project and projected costs.
Reports:
Financial Update: Handout provided by County Treasurer’s office. Review of current
financial status.
Health Insurance Update: $20,000 in black for 2006
Prescription RX Report: Continue to be utilized.
Ag Station Ad Hoc Update: Gordon provided update on rental of house and land at Ag
Station. Costs are shared 50/50 with Ashland County.
Update on Annex Basement Project: Ahead of schedule. Project going well.
Motion Gordon, Blahnik to enter in and out of Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes
§19.85(1)(c,e,g) for the purpose of discussion and possible action related to legal counsel advice
regarding Railroad Right of Way Lawsuit and discussion and possible action regarding
employment and compensation of public employees over which the governmental body exercises
responsibility.
Roll Call Vote: All-Yes, Motion Carried. Entered Executive Session at 5:15pm.
Motion Blahnik, Gordon to return to open session. Roll Call Vote: All-Yes, Motion Carried.
Return to open session at 5:30 pm.
Motion Gordon, Kacvinsky to adjourn. Motion Carried.
Meeting concluded at 5:30pm.