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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 5/27/2008Minutes of the Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting 4:00 PM, May 27, 2008 Emergency Operations Center, Washburn, WI Members Present: Kenneth Jardine, Brett Rondeau, Bill Kacvinsky, Dee Kittleson, Marco Bichanich Members Excused: David Good Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator; Kris Kavajecz-Confidential Secretary Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm by Rondeau. Minutes of April 10, 2008: Motion Kittleson, Kacvinsky to approve. Motion Carried. Kacvinsky took over the meeting at this point. Election of Officers: Motion Jardine to nominate Rondeau as Chairman. Kacvinsky asked 3 times if there were any other nominations. Motion Bichanich, Jardine to close nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Rondeau as Chairman. Motion Carried. Rondeau took over the meeting at this time. Motion Kacvinksy to nominate Kittleson as Vice-Chair. Rondeau asked 3 times if there were any other nominations. Motion Bichanich, Jardine to close nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Kittleson as Vice-Chair. Motion Carried. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Long Term Care/Managed Care Headquarters: Abeles-Allison reported that 6 counties will be served by this consortium. They are investigating options for location of the headquarters. Abeles-Allison has met with representatives of the Cable community to discuss options for locating the headquarters there as this would be centrally located for the 6-county consortium. Discussion regarding the importance of making a strong presentation for Bayfield County to be considered in the selection process. Motion Kacvinsky, Kittleson to approve a resolution Supporting a Budget Amendment appropriating funds up to $200,000 to the Bayfield County Industrial Development Agency for use in attracting the headquarters for the Long Term Care/Managed Care Organization in Bayfield County. This amendment is contingent upon County Board Approval. Motion Carried. Department of Transportation TEA Grant Application Resolution: Discussion regarding World Class Precision Manufacturing need for all-season road access. This would mean adding 1¾ inches of asphalt to a section of CTH J from Hwy 13 to the World Class facility. In addition, the town access road from CTH J to the facility would receive 4 inches of asphalt through this grant application. The grant requires a 50% match. Precious expenses for the project may be used as match. Motion Kittleson, Bichanich to approve a resolution supporting an application to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for funding through the TEA Grant Program to facilitate an L:\COMMITTEES AND BOARDS\EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\2008\Executive Committee Minutes052708.doc Page 2 of 2 upgrade to that portion of CTH J and the Town of Bayfield access road to the World Class Precision manufacturing facility. Motion Carried. Kacvinsky abstained. Courthouse Restoration Project: Abeles-Allison reviewed the process to date. Previous 3 bids were rejected and the county board directed that more detailed specifications be developed and re-bid. Abeles-Allison presented options for development of specifications. This topic to be discussed further at a future meeting. Elevator: Options are still being investigated to replace the chair lift with and elevator at the West end of the Courthouse. Solar Water Heater: Original bidder has rescinded their bid. The new contractor has revised their bid and has reduced the cost. A 20% return on investment is expected. Kacvinsky exited the meeting at 5:00pm. Administrator evaluation to be conducted at the next meeting. Discussion Regarding Performance Based Budgeting: Abeles-Allison explained the concept of performance-based budgeting, which is setting specific quantifiable goals and then rewarding the department when the goals are met. Reports: HVAC: The project will be completed by June 10th Annex Roof: The annex roof project has begun. Financial: Review of the County Treasurer Financial Report. Note that the base is down 1 million from the previous year due to ongoing projects. Interest revenue has been significantly down. Timber revenue is holding or higher than anticipated. Health Insurance Utilization and Prescription Drug Program statistics were reviewed. Health insurance utilization is down and the NACo prescription drug program continues with steady utilization. Wind Generation: Forestry has been investigating the potential use of wind power on county forest property. Still in the research stage. Birkebeiner Board: Brett Rondeau will be seeking a seat on the Birkie board as a representative of Bayfield County. If elected a per diem is requested. 1 meeting per month is anticipated. This item to be placed on the July agenda once the seat on the Birkie board is determined. Motion Kittleson, Bichanich to enter in and out of Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(c) (e) for the purpose of approving Executive Session Minutes of April 10, 2008. Roll Cal Vote: All-Yes Motion Carried. Motion Jardine, Bichanich to approve executive session minutes of the April 10, 2008 Executive Committee meeting. Motion Carried. Motion Jardine, Kittleson to return to open session. Roll Call Vote: All-yes, Motion Carried. Future meetings to be set on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00pm. Motion Jardine, Bichanich to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm.