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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 9/20/2007Minutes of the Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting 10:00 AM, September 20, 2007 Emergency Operations Center, Washburn WI Members Present: Dee Kittleson-Vice Chairman, Kenneth Jardine, Brett Rondeau-Chairman (11:40am), Bill Kacvinsky, Thomas Gordon, John Blahnik Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Kris Kavajecz-Confidential Secretary, Jim Beeksma( 2:20pm), Jim Crandall, David Good, Marco Bichanich, Scott Fibert- County Clerk, . Meeting called to order at 10:00am by Vice-Chair Kittleson. Presentations and Discussion on Draft County Budget for 2008: Abeles-Allison reviewed the tentative schedule for the day and a summary of the discussions from Sept 18th. Group Health Trust has amended the health insurance rate increase to 10% for 2008. Suggested changes to the budget include: Add $4,500 for Employee Assistance Program, Reduce Courtroom renovation project by $20,000 for furniture, Reduce Land Conservation Capital Equipment request by $5,000 as a used piece of equipment was purchased instead. Discussion was held regarding Highway Department concern for lack of adequate funding for Larson Creek culvert replacement project. Kelly Trepanier reviewed the Maintenance Department budget and major projects included in the capital budget. Suggest to add $5,000 to the courthouse utility charges line. Paul Susienka-Chief Deputy, and Larry Weber-Jail Administrator reviewed the Sheriff and Jail budgets. Brief discussion was held regarding the impact of possibly boarding state inmates. Capital requests related to the Sheriff’s department were reviewed. The bullet proof vest grant should show $6,000 revenue and $12,000 expenditure. The Jail Assessment fund proposed expenditures were reviewed. Several radio repeaters are included in the budget to meet radio interoperability compliance requirements. Elizabeth Skulan-Director and Denise Kontny-Financial Manager reviewed the Department of Human Services Budget. The appropriate amount of risk reserve was discussed. Dag Bystrom-Director of Information Services reviewed capital items included in the budget. Suggestion was made to add $80,000 to Capital Equipment for Server and Domain. Brett Rondeau joined the meeting at 11:40am. Patricia Olson, Register of Deeds reviewed her department’s request, which includes an increase in staff. Occasional help is eliminated and the ½ time position will be made full-time. Fair budget was reviewed. Part-time line should read $17,271. Per diems were discussed, but not changed. County Board budget: Discuss scheduling meetings closer together if on same day. Leave budget as proposed. County Administrator Budget: Kacvinsky request to add cell phone for Administrator increase phone line item to $2,000. Family Court Commissioner budget to be incorporated into the Clerk of Court budget in the future. County Clerk and Veteran’s Service budgets reviewed with no changes. Butch Lobermeier-County Conservationist reviewed proposed budget for Land Conservation. This is the first year for a Bayfield County only budget separate from the Iron, Douglas and Ashland Counties. Discussion was held regarding wind and solar energy. Karl Kastrosky-Planning & Zoning Administrator discussed department’s budget. Comprehensive Plan not included in budget. Revenue for match will be found within the budget if the grant is received. Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation: Board would like to see internal fund solicitation and gradual decrease of county contribution. Scott Galetka-Land Records Administrator discussed how the wireless 911 grant may positively impact his department. Jack Olson-Child Support Director reviewed the budget. $40,000 in revenue budgeted will depend upon state allocation and state budget is not yet settled. Robert Hom-Ashland Airport Director: Request is $10,300 and continuation of in-kind. May not need in-kind in 2008, but would like to accumulate for larger projects in the future. Provided stats on airport utilization. Jim Beeksma joined the meeting at 2:20pm. Treasurer and Clerk of Court budget reviewed with no changes. Kerrie Nevala with the District Attorney’s office reviewed the department budget. Budget includes increase for Legal Secretary II position and increase part time hours to 590 per year. Tourism budget is decreased 5%, but levy is up due to increased health insurance coverage. Criminal Justice and Forestry budgets reviewed with no changes. Motion Gordon, Kacvinsky to eliminate funding for the Birkebeiner. Motion Carried. Motion Blahnik, Kacvinsky to allocate $50,000 to Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation. Motion Carried. Motion Gordon, Kittleson to add $5,000 to maintenance department utility line item. Motion Carried. Motion Gordon, Kacvinsky to add $600 to county administrator phone line item. Motion Carried. Motion Kittleson, Kacvinsky to add $2,200 for fair superintendents. Motion Carried. Motion Gordon, Kacvinsky to add $4,500 for Employee Assistance Plan. Motion Carried. Motion Kacvinsky, Blahnik to leave the health budget with ½ time clerical. 4-Yes, 1-No, Motion Carried. Motion Gordon, Kacvinsky to utilize $80,000 excess revenue for Server & Domain in Information Services. Motion Carried. Gordon would like future discussion to increase funding for elderly feeding. Capital improvement fund will be reduced by $150,000 from the courtroom renovation project. Contingency Fund will be increased by $30,700. Capital Improvement fund will be increased by $70,000 for solar water heater and will be paid for through excess revenue. Motion Gordon, Jardine to make approved changes and submit to the full county board for public comment and approval at the October 30, 2007 meeting. Motion Carried. Motion Gordon, Blahnik to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 3:20pm.