HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 9/24/2009Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
5:00 PM, September 24, 2009 County Board Room, Washburn, WI
Members Present: David Good, Kenneth Jardine, Brett Rondeau, William Kacvinsky, Dee
Kittleson, Marco Bichanich
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz, Chief Deputy
Paul Susienka, Tim Kane-UW Extension, Darryl Pendergrass-Washburn Library, Mitchel Rooni,
Connie Cogger, Elizabeth Skulan-DHS, Nikki Revak-DHS, Jeanine Spuhler-DHS, James
Beeksma, Sheriff Robert Follis, James Crandall, Tom Gordon, Steve Hoecker-NGLVC, Marian
Vaughn-BCEDC
Meeting called to order at 5:00 pm by Chairman Rondeau.
Motion Kacvinsky, Good to approve minutes of the September 10, 2009 meeting. Motion
Carried.
County Budget Proposal for 2010:
Presentations by Departments.
Department of Human Services (Elizabeth Skulan): Skulan reported on current year financial
status as well as proposal for 2010. 2009 is currently estimating a $200,000 deficit. Handout
provided of proposed 2010 budget. Risk reserve currently has $275,000. If used, proposal is to
move Excess Revenue from 2008 into the Risk Reserve Fund to replenish it. Specific concern
related to cost of out of home placements for youth.
Sheriff’s Department (Paul Susienka, Sheriff Follis): Susienka referred to a handout that was
provided to County board Supervisors in their mailboxes. Concern in the Sheriff’s Department
is the proposal to reduce staffing levels by 1 Deputy. Sheriff reviewed revenues generated
through the Sheriff’s Department. Request to maintain current staffing level and not eliminate
one position.
UW Extension (Tim Kane): Handout provided with proposed 2010 budget. Handout of Revised
Job Description for UW Extension, Clerk I. Tim reviewed the changes proposed and explained
the reductions in detail. Request is to keep the ½ time UW Extension Secretary position.
Darryl Pendergrass represented the Bayfield County Libraries: Letter was provided from the
Bayfield County Library Committee. Expressed appreciation for full funding in the past. Request
from libraries to consider 100% funding again in 2011 recognizing the funding situation in 2010.
Funding in 2010 proposed at the same dollar amount as in 2009.
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center (Steve Hoecker): Requesting funding at the same level as in
the past. Steve explained the benefits of the Center and the many functions held there. Expressed
appreciation for past support of the Center. Steve will be retiring in January 2010.
Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation (Marian Vaughn): Reminded the county
that reduction in economic development is detrimental to the county in that it reduces expansion
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of businesses. Expenses have been reallocated toward direct services. Requesting the county not
reduce their investment in economic development.
Short break. Happy Birthday to Jim Beeksma, coffee and cake.
Discussion regarding Capital Equipment requests. Clarification that $185,000 is the net amount
of funding identified for Brownstone project. This money has been designated from fund
balance. Clarification of purpose of Capital Equipment budgeted for the Clerk of Court office.
Suggestion that any changes to the Fair staff/oversight be included in the budget.
Executive Committee Composition: Mitch Rooni addressed the committee with his interpretation
of the County Ordinance regarding Composition of the Executive Committee. Rooni believes
that non-elected officials should be appointed to the Executive Committee and believes the
ordinance permits that ability. Handout of Executive Committee Ordinance and County Board
minutes identifying election to the Executive Committee were distributed.
Corporation Counsel Proposals:
Motion Kacvinsky, Bichanich to postpone the Corporation Counsel item. To be discussed at the
full county board meeting on Sept 29. Motion Carried.
Sept 30, 2009 is next Budget meeting.
Reminder of the ADRC Grand Opening at 5:00pm on Sept 29th.
Motion Jardine, Kittleson to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting Adjourned at 6:59 pm