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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 12/13/2012Minutes of the Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting 4:00PM, December 13, 2012 Emergency Operations Center, Bayfield County Annex, Washburn, WI Members Present: Brett Rondeau, Marco Bichanich, Shawn Miller, Beth Meyers, Dee Kittleson Members Excused: Kenneth Jardine Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-Bayfield County Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz- Confidential Secretary, Neil Schultz, Scottie Sandstrom-Bayfield County Economic Development, Gene Jordan & Jennifer Augustine-Northern Lights Healthcare, Chuck Porter- Superior Sauna Rondeau called the meeting to order at 4:00pm Minutes of November 8, 2012: Motion Bichanich, Miller to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2012 Executive Committee meeting. Motion Carried. Northern Lights Presentation: Abeles-Allison introduced Northern Lights representatives. Gene Jordan will be retiring in January, 2013. Jennifer Augustine has been named Executive Director. Augustine will assume her new position on February 1, 2013. Carriage Healthcare will provide contracted management services to assist the facility in management functions. Plan is to fine tune current services and then continue growing the company slowly as need is identified with home health as well as assisted living and therapy services. Bayfield County approved two financial measures in October to assist Northern Lights. These measures have been implemented. Abeles-Allison reported that the county’s financial consultant has reported that if the county wanted to, they could refinance the 2007 bonds totaling a potential $200,000 savings over the life of the bonds (approximately $10,000-$13,000 per year savings). This option is being investigated with a recommendation to be made in the near future. Miller expressed concern with the rapid expansion of Northern Lights which has put them in a tight financial situation. Presentation by Superior Sauna-Charles Porter: Scottie Sandstrom introduced Superior Sauna representatives who are interested in expanding their business to the Ag Station Property. Chuck Porter, majority owner, provided an overview of the proposed project. Superior Sauna is interested in purchasing approximately 7 acres along State Farm Road just to the south of the existing facilities. Samples of the product were shown on the screen. Currently operating from multiple sites, would like to condense to one site. Plan is to add approximately 6-8 jobs over the next 2 years. Have been in business for 8 years. One of the top 10 sauna manufacturers in the country and the number one sauna parts seller. Porter reviewed the estimate for the project, which is $1 million. Bank has provided pre-approval for the loan. Discussion of the location of the parcel that is proposed for purchase. Concern by Superior Sauna is that access to the well be included and their primary purpose for the location is exposure along US Highway 2. Terry Torkko, Town of Eileen explained that State Farm Road is a Town Road, with a weight limit of 24 ton. There is concern with the ability of the road to withstand semi-truck traffic. He suggested that a stub road may need to be constructed to reduce/eliminate traffic on the town road. L:\COMMITTEES AND BOARDS\EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\2012\Executive Committee Minutes 121312.doc Page 2 of 2 Sidewalk/Concrete Project Proposals: Bid tabulation summarizing proposals for concrete work and sidewalks was reviewed. Consensus of the committee is to bring this back to the committee in April and confirm where the project was advertised and what local concrete specialists were notified of the projects. Budget Amendment for District Attorney Budget and Motor Pool Fund: Motion Kittleson, Meyers to approve the use of $8000 from contingency to cover contractual services in the District Attorney’s Office. Roll Call Vote: All-Yes, Motion Carried. Motion Kittleson, Meyers, to approve the Motor Pool Budget Amendment as presented and forward to the full county board for approval. Motion Carried. Superior Days Issues: Review of the primary issues that will be the focus of Superior Days in February. Uniform Reimbursements: Input has been solicited from departments regarding uniform and tool allowances that should be included in the Personnel Manual. The county is considering including some of the current allowances within the base wage rather than as a separate item. Recommendation is to wait until after the wage study is completed to make a determination on the uniform allowances. Bichanich will look into the cost of a service to provide coveralls/cleaning rather than laundering coveralls in the Highway Department. Financial Reports: 1. YTD 2012 Budget Performance: Review of Year to Date Financials. Revenues are currently at about 90% of total budget. Human Services is projecting a shortfall and may need to tap into the risk reserve fund. Overall, budget is doing well. 2. County Treasurer Report: Review of Northern Lights accounts and balances. Review of overall county funds. Approximately $1.2 million down from the same point in 2011. Motion Meyers, Bichanich to enter in and out of executive session pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c,e,f,g) for discussion and possible action regarding approval of minutes from the November 8, 2012 Executive Committee Meeting, to discuss wages, Economic development and Union negotiations, discussion and possible action regarding County Administrator Contract and Performance Evaluation. Motion Carried. Entered Executive Session at 5:47pm. Motion Kittleson, Bichanich to return to open session. Motion Carried. Returned to Open Session at 6:15pm. Motion Miller, Kittlseson to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:15pm.