HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 5/13/2010Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
4:00 PM, May 13, 2010, Emergency Operations Center (EOC),
Annex Building, Washburn, WI
Members Present: Beth Meyers, Brett Rondeau, William Kacvinsky, Marco Bichanich
Kenneth Jardine , Dee Kittleson
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz-Confidential
Secretary
Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm by Rondeau.
Motion Jardine, Bichanich to approve minutes of the April 29, 2010 Executive Committee
meeting. Motion Carried.
CHAMPS Presentation: Rebecca Thompson with the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation
made a brief presentation regarding a collaborative effort with Bayfield and Ashland Counties to
help bring health resources to our rural areas.
Conduit Bond Financing: Mark O’Connell with the Wisconsin Counties Association appeared
via Skype technology to explain the recent legislation allowing for the creation of a Joint
Financing Authority, which would give counties a mechanism to serve as a conduit for
businesses to access tax exempt financing. There are five entities that were invited to be the
founding members: City of Lancaster, Marathon County, Waupaca County, Adams County and
Bayfield County. The founding members would have no liability with regard to the bonds, but
could receive financial incentives. The oversight of the Joint Financing Authority would be
provided by a 7-member commission, including representatives of NACo, League of
Municipalities, WCA and another National organization. Participation as a founding member
requires a Resolution to Participate as well as the Joint Powers Agreement Document.
Motion Jardine, Bichanich to support the Joint Powers Agreement Resolution and forward it to
the county board for consideration. Motion Carried. It was also recommended to have a
representative of WCA participate in the County Board meeting to answer questions.
Executive Committee Duties: Duties of the Executive Committee were included in the meeting
packet.
RFP’s for County Projects: Abeles-Allison reported he is working on RFPs for several projects
including the Server Room upgrades, Courthouse Step Renovation, Energy Conservation Grant,
and Clean Transportation Grant. The committee will review RFPs before being distributed.
UTV Resolution: The county has had discussions on this topic for some time. The resolution
proposes to participate in a pilot program within the state authorizing use of roads that are
already designated as ATV routes also be open to UTVs.
Motion Bichanich, Kacvinsky to approve the UTV resolution and forward to the County Board
for approval. The committee also made a recommendation that the Tri-County corridor also be
opened to UTVs.
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Superior Days Issue:
Motion Kacvinsky, Bichanich to approve the resolution supporting expansion of US Highway 2
to a 4-lane highway and forward the resolution to the county board for consideration. Motion
Carried.
Budget Amendment Resolutions:
Motion Meyers, Kacvinsky to approve the budget amendment resolution authorizing the
purchase of a server for the Land Records Department and forward the resolution to the county
board for consideration. Motion Carried.
Motion Kittleson, Bichanich to approve a budget amendment resolution regarding the National
Forest Service ARRA Cooperative Project Grant and forward to the county board for
consideration. Motion Carried.
2011 Budget: Abeles-Allison reviewed the budget timeline. June 8th budget planning session.
The county will have a 4.1% levy cap in 2011.
Reports:
County Treasurer report was reviewed.
Review of Year-to-Date Revenue and Expense Report through April 30, 2010. No significant
shortfalls or overages.
PACE program information was included in the packet, but not discussion took place on this
topic.
Motion Jardine, Kacvinsky to enter executive session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)
(c,g) for the purpose of: Approval of the January 11, 2010 Executive Session minutes, Discuss
and/or take action regarding employee compensation, performance, evaluations and benefits and
Consider oral or written advice from legal counsel with regard to the railroad right-of-way
lawsuit. Roll Call Vote: All-Yes, Entered executive session at 5:30pm.
Motion Kacvinsky, Bichanich to return to open session. Motion Carried. Returned to open
session at 5:55pm.
Motion Kittleson, Kacvinsky to adjourn at 5:55pm. Motion Carried.