HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 3/10/2011Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
4:00 PM, March 10, 2011, Bayfield County Board Room,
Washburn, WI
Members Present: Brett Rondeau, William Kacvinsky( 4:10pm), Marco Bichanich, Kenneth
Jardine
Members Excused: Beth Meyers, Dee Kittleson
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Sheriff Paul Susienka, Treasurer
Dan Anderson, Tim Kane, Kris Kavajecz, Claire Ducette
Meeting called to order at 4:05 pm by Rondeau.
Sheriff Susienka provided a report to the committee that in light of Governor Walker’s planned
visit to Washburn on Saturday, large protests were anticipated. Several surrounding agencies
and the State Patrol will be assisting with law enforcement during the planned rally. He reported
that the EOC would be used as a command center and that there will be extra cost due to
overtime and mutual aid from other agencies.
Kacvinsky arrived at 4:10pm.
Motion Jardine, Kacvinsky to approve minutes from the February 10 and February 16, 2011
Executive Committee meetings. Motion Carried.
Tire Clean-Up: Kane provided a history of past tire clean-ups in the county. Previous clean-ups
were partially funded through a state/federal grant. There is no longer funding available to offset
the cost of the clean-up. Kane also reported that several towns currently collect tires for a fee. He
suggested that the county could coordinate a pick-up of the tires from all municipalities, with the
municipalities collecting the tires/fees. This option will be discussed further in the future.
Investment Policy: Abeles-Allison reported that he and Dan Anderson had reviewed proposals
and contacted references with regard to the investment plan. Recommendation is to enter an
agreement with Bremer Bank.
Motion Kacvinsky, Bichanich to authorize Abeles-Allison to move forward with the Bremer Bank
Agreement within the parameters discussed in the proposal. Motion Carried.
Budget Repair Bill: Abeles-Allison reported that the state Senate and Assembly acted on non-
fiscal portions of the state budget repair bill. The committee briefly discussed creating a
“Transition Committee” to discuss and recommend policies moving forward as the budget repair
bill and subsequent state budget are approved and implemented.
5-Year Capital Improvement Plan: A draft format for developing a 5-year capital plan was
reviewed. The plan will be used during the budgeting process.
Brownstone Restoration Project: The contract with C&S Engineering has been executed.
Three options were discussed with regard to insurance.
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Motion Kacvinsky, Bichanich to accept the second option on page 1 of 2, with insurance through
November 7th at a cost of $1500. Motion Carried.
WCA Records Retention Policy: Departments and Committees are currently reviewing the
proposed policy. The committee discussed the retention of non-evidentiary videos in the
Sheriff’s Department for a 120 day period.
Reports:
• 2010 Budget reviewed. Both Motor Pool accounts over budget. Adjustments have been made
for 2011.
• County Treasurers report reviewed.
• Ag Station: Cattle are now at the station. No chickens or horses yet.
• Redistricting process will begin once Census figures are received. This item will come to the
Executive Committee in the near future.
• No County-Tribal Committee meeting set yet.
• No update on the park and ride proposal.
• Compressed Natural Gas fuelling station project on hold pending approval by the state.
• Eau Claire Lake Dam Flood Analysis proposals were received and reviewed.
Recommendation to enter contract with AECOM of Marquette, MI.
• HVAC project completed. Extra cost of $15,000 was expended, but is anticipated to be
recouped in energy savings.
• BCEDC has a new Executive Director, Scott Sandstrom.
No Executive Session was held.
Meeting adjourned at 5:12pm.