HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 4/12/2012Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
4:00 PM, April 12, 2012,
Emergency Operations Center, Bayfield County Annex, Washburn, WI
Members Present: Brett Rondeau, Kenneth Jardine, Beth Meyers, Marco Bichanich, William
Kacvinsky
Excused: Dee Kittleson
Others Present: County Administrator Mark Abeles-Allison, Kristine Kavajecz-Confidential
Secretary, District Attorney Craig Haukaas, Criminal Justice Coordinator Brenda Spurlock,
Meeting called to order at 4:00pm by Chairman Rondeau
Motion Meyers, Kacvinsky to approve minutes of the March 8, 2012 meeting. Motion Carried.
Town of Oulu Pine Glade Cemetery Preliminary Approval: Rachel Raivala presented
preliminary survey for cemetery expansion. Town has approved the preliminary plan. State
requires preliminary approval by County Board before it is finalized, then final approval by
County Board Resolution once final plan is formalized. Abeles-Allison reported that the County
Surveyor has stated the preliminary plat looks ok to him.
Motion Jardine, Meyers to approve preliminary plat and forward to County Board for approval.
Motion Carried.
Risk Reduction Treatment Court Funding: Abeles-Allison reported on the status of the
Treatment Court. Funding expiring in May for the current program. Haukaas expressed his
support of the program and explained how the program works. Otto Bremer Foundation is
currently considering a funding request for this program, with decision expected in May. Bureau
of Justice Assistance grant was applied for, with decision expected later in the year. Approximate
cost to fund the program through the end of the year is about $25,000. Abeles-Allison
recommend authorization to use contingency funds as necessary through the end of the year if
grant funding is not received and then consider whether to fund the program in 2013 at budget
time.
Motion Meyers, Bichanich to approve funding to keep the RRTC program operational through
the end of 2012, with funds coming from the Contingency fund. Funds shall be left in the
contingency fund if grant funding is received. Motion Carried.
Abeles-Allison reported that TAD grant(stop gap monitoring during pre-sentence period) may be
able to be used in conjunction with the RRTC program for a short period of time.
Change Order for Garage Floor Resurfacing Project: Abeles-Allison explained that this project
took place last fall. Angelo Luppino was awarded the contract and the project has been
completed. Luppino has requested a change order due to additional costs incurred for removal of
the original floor surface.
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Motion Kacvinsky, Bichannich to deny claim from Angelo Luppino. Motion Carried.
Bayfield County Libraries: Abeles-Allison reported that investigation is taking place on how to
incorporate towns with large out of county library usage into a county library district. Structure
of the library committee is also being reviewed. Committee requested more detailed proposal and
ideas for the May Executive Committee meeting.
Capital Improvement Projects: Annex and Jail Sidewalk Improvements and Courthouse
Electrical/Generator project: Abeles-Allison provided an overview of upcoming and ongoing
projects. Sidewalk to the main entry of the Annex building does not meet ADA requirements.
Options for replacement were discussed along with costs. Replacement of concrete at jail
entrance on rear of annex building. Restroom upgrades including insulations, tile, toilets, lights.
2012 budget includes $85,000 for generator project. Initial estimates have come in at $149,000.
Project nearly ready to bid out. Serious electrical upgrades are required. Project being bid in 2
portions, electrical and generator. Engineer is recommending pre-qualifying only a small number
of contractors to bid. Consensus of the committee is that as long as a performance bond can be
provided, allow any interested contractor to bid.
Reports:
County Treasurer Financial Report, March: Balances down about $1.8 million from same time
last year. Revenues are down across the board. Expenditures are up substantially in general fund.
Budget Update, First quarter, 2012.
Electronic Agendas: iPads to be implemented in May. Presentation in April.
Energy Projects Update: CNG being implemented. Solar hot water and solar electric panels
consistently showing savings in energy costs. Wind tower data in Bayfield area showing
consistent wind speed sufficient to sustain harnessed power.
Cell Tower Updates: Completed agreement in Barnes with AT&T and Port Wing as well.
Crandall reported that the town is negotiating with AT&T for a tower there. Kacvinsky reported
that Ashland Ford has no service at their location.
Motion Jardine, Kacvinsky to enter in and out of executive session pursuant to Wis. Stats.
19.85(1)(e,g) for discussion and possible action regarding Executive Session Minutes of March
8, 2012 and to Consider Written or oral advice from legal counsel with regard to potential or
ongoing litigation. (DNR, Personnel, Howling Wolf, Sale of Public Property). Motion Carried.
Entered executive session at 5:25pm
Motion Jardine, Bichanich to return to open session. Motion Carried . Returned to open session
at 5:45pm.
Reminder that board orientation and meeting will take place on April 17.
Meeting adjourned at 5:45pm