County board minutes
Taylor County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, October 30, 2019 9:00 a.m.
The following minutes are only a draft and have not yet been approved by the Taylor County Board. Therefore, they remain subject to revision pending final approval at the next meeting of the Taylor County Board of Supervisors.
The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, by Jim Metz, County Board Chair, in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI 54451.
The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Pastor George Myers, First Baptist Church, Medford, WI. Marissa Pope, Great Niece of Chairman Metz, sang the National Anthem, then led the Board in The Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken with all seventeen (17) members present. A quorum being present, the board was declared in session.
It was moved by Makovsky, seconded by Thums, to approve the agenda with seventeen (17) items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Zenner, to approve the minutes of the August 28, 2019, meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Docket No. 2019-5-35: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO DORATHY NELSON FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BOARD OF HEALTH It was moved by Thums, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 62.
Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque to Dorathy Nelson for her years of service to Taylor County. Ms. Nelson expressed her thanks and appreciation to Taylor County and the Board.
Docket No. 2019-5-36: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO CAROL ZIEMER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Makovsky, seconded by Hinkel, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 63.
Docket No. 2019-5-37: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF DAVID KRUG.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Soper, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 64.
Chairman Jim Metz presented the resolution to Juanita Krug, the wife of Dave Krug, who was joined by Dave Krug’s sister Marian Nernberger, and Mrs. Krug expressed her appreciation to the Board. The Clerk stated there was no correspondence to read to the Board.
Jeff Anderson, Regional Tourism Specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism was present to provide an update on the impact that tourism has on Taylor County.
Docket No. 2019-5-38: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2020 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) voting no (Hansen), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 65.
Docket No. 2019-5-39: A RESOLUTION FOR COUNTY BRIDGE AID FOR 2019 EXPENSES.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. It was then moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Lewis, to amend the original resolution with the following changes which were read by Mildbrand:
Add:
Browning (est) - Center Avenue - $8,512.00 Jump River - Cooper Road $1,576.00 Correct Road name:
Pershing - Archie’s Road - not Arichie’s Road
Delete ‘estimate’ and change amount:
Aurora - County Line Road change from $7,115 to $5,447 Deer Creek - Oriole Drive change from $1,700 to $1,123 Deer Creek - Robin Drive change from $2,000 to $1,462 Goodrich - Martin Drive change from $6,354 to $6,220 Holway - Elm Avenue change from $19,758 to $14,887 Pershing - Archie’s Road change from $29,050 to $35,098 Change Grand Total: was $113,581.00, increase to $121,929.00 A unanimous vote cast on the amendment, the motion carried. It was moved by Hinkel, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the resolution as amended. The resolution, as amended, was then voted on. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 66.
Docket No. 2019-5-40: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CORPORATION COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES FOR 2020.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 67.
Docket No. 2019-5-41: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE INCREASING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN STEPS FOR 2020 FOR NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 68.
Docket No. 2019-5-42: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A TRANSFER FROM POWERLINE IMPACT FEES TO AID ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN TAYLOR COUNTY WITH THE PURCHASE OF NEW ELECTION EQUIPMENT.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the resolution as submitted. It was then moved by Thums, seconded by Mildbrand, to amend the resolution that the money come from Forestry. Larry Brandl, Finance Director, explained that the money in the Forestry account at the end of the year is put into the General Fund. After further discussion, Thums withdrew his motion and Mildbrand withdrew his second. A roll call vote cast, fourteen (14) voting no, three (3) voting aye (Makovsky, Zenner, Adams), the motion failed.
Docket No. 2019-5-43: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO AID ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN TAYLOR COUNTY WITH THE PURCHASE OF NEW ELECTION EQUIPMENT.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: RAYMOND SOPER It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After further discussion, a roll call vote cast, seventeen (17) voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 69.
Docket No. 2019-5-44: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A TRANSFER FROM POWERLINE IMPACT FEES TO AID IN THE UPGRADE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT THE WHITTLESEY LIONS PARK.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Supervisor Mildbrand questioned if he and Supervisor Roiger should abstain from the vote since they are both members of the Whittlesey Lions Club. Courtney Graff, Corporation Counsel, agreed they should abstain. A roll call vote cast, fifteen (15) voting aye, two (2) abstaining (Roiger, Mildbrand), motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 70.
Docket No. 2019-5-45: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TITLE OF CHAPTER 40 AND CREATE SECTION 40.09, PROPER MARKING OF COUNTY OWNED VEHICLES, COURTHOUSE, COUNTY OFFICES & BUILDINGS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Ordinance No. 673.
Docket No. 2019-5-46: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MUNICIPAL DAM GRANT PROGRAM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Jake Walcisak, Taylor County Forest Administrator, was present to answer questions from the board. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 71.
Docket No. 2019-5-47: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 40 ACRES OF LAND FOR ENTRY INTO THE TAYLOR COUNTY FOREST PROGRAM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, seconded by Knoll, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After some discussion, a roll call vote cast, twelve (12) voting aye, five (5) voting no (Mildbrand, Thums, Lewis, Hinkel, Soper), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 72.
Docket No. 2019-5-48: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TAYLOR COUNTY FOREST ANNUAL WORK PLAN FOR 2020.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 73.
Docket No. 2019-5-49: A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR TARGETED RUNOFF MANAGEMENT AND NOTICE OF DISCHARGE GRANTS.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Soper, seconded by Brooks, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 74.
It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lewis, to bring agenda items 15 and 16 ahead of the Budget Hearing. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Courtney Graff, Corporation Counsel, addressed the Board stating we have joined with other counties in suing big Pharma for the opioid crisis. Trials have started in other states and she is actively monitoring the activity.
Supervisor Thums introduced Liza Daleiden, Interim Director at Human Services, who was available to answer any questions on the Human Services 2018 Annual Report. There were no questions from the Board.
Chairman Jim Metz recessed the County Board at 10:24 a.m. and convened as a Budget Hearing at 10:36 a.m.
Budget Hearing
Charles Zenner, Finance Committee Chair, was the Chair for the Budget Hearing, reviewing the summary of the 2020 Taylor County proposed annual budget. Supervisor Zenner thanked the Finance Committee and Finance Director Larry Brandl for their work on the budget.
Andria M. Farrand, County Clerk, reviewed the debt service report and proposed 2020 budget summary expenditures and revenues by fund. Larry Brandl, Finance Director, answered questions from the board.
It was moved by Knoll, seconded by Zenner, to present the 2020 budget to the County Board with a levy of $11,854,825.00. A roll call vote cast, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) voting no (Bub), the motion carried.
It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lewis, to adjourn the Budget Hearing at 11:00 a.m. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Chairman Metz reconvened the County Board at 11:00 a.m.
Docket No. 2019-5-50: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2020 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR TAYLOR COUNTY AND TO APPROVE THE TAX LEVY TO BE APPORTIONED TO LOCAL DISTRICTS.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After some discussion, a voice vote cast, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) voting no (Bub), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became Resolution No. 75.
It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lemke, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:02 a.m. Andria Farrand County Clerk (One ins. January 30)
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