County board minutes

Taylor County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2020 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 Monday, February 24, 2020, 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 Mary Jo Laabs, Community United Church of Christ, Medford, WI. Supervisor Lemke 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 Thums, seconded by Makovsky, to approve the agenda with fifteen (15) items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Lemke, to approve the minutes of the October 30, 2019, meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Docket No. 2020-1-1: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO CLAUDE BORMANN FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 76.

Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque to Claude Bormann for his years of service to Taylor County. Mr. Bormann expressed his thanks and appreciation to Taylor County and the Board.

Docket No. 2020-1-2: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO NICK SYNOL FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Soper, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 77.

Docket No. 2020-1-3: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO HARLAN SCHWARTZ FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, 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. 78.

Docket No. 2020-1-4 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO RICK MAKOVSKY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: AIRPORT COMMITTEE It was moved by Makovsky, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 79.

Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque to Rick Makovsky for his years of service to Taylor County. Mr. Makovsky expressed his thanks and appreciation to Taylor County and the Board.

Docket No. 2020-1-5: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO KATHY BARR FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY.

RESPECTFULY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 80.

Docket No. 2020-1-6: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JOE OBENHOFFER FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Roiger, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 81.

The Clerk read the correspondence to the Board, which included a thank you note from teachers at the Medford Area High School, thanking the board members that participated in the government day for sophomores. There was also a thank you from representatives of the Rail Trail Resurfacing Project, thanking the Board for the funding from the Power Line Impact Fund.

Docket No. 2020-1-7: A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 19-25, 2020, AS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK IN TAYLOR COUNTY.

Respectfully Submitted: COMMISSION ON AGING It was moved by Albrecht, 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. 82.

Docket No. 2020-1-8: A RESOLUTION FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION FOR A HOMELESS SHELTER IN TAYLOR COUNTY.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD Jessica Mudgett, Director of Taylor County Supportive Housing, addressed the Board and answered questions. Supervisor Bub asked about their policies; Mudgett explained they haven’t been developed yet as they are waiting to secure a building. She also told the Board that the only county involvement is administering the loan.

It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Makovsky, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After much discussion, Supervisor Knoll called for the vote. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 83.

Docket No. 2020-1-9: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TAYLOR COUNTY PRIVATE ONSITE WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEM (POWTS) REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM.

Respectfully Submitted: POWTS AD-HOC COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Supervisor Hansen stated this doesn’t serve those in the city. He also asked where the money is coming from. Larry Brandl, Finance Director, stated the first $200,000.00 is coming from the environmental clean-up fund and the balance of $100,000.00 would be at a later date. A roll call vote cast, fifteen (15) voting aye, two (2) voting no (Hansen, Soper), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 84.

Docket No. 2020-1-10: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.03(2), CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY-LEGAL ASSISTANT WEEKLY HOURS) Respectfully Submitted: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR Supervisor Zenner made a motion to table until a future meeting, and later withdrew his motion. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 674.

Docket No. 2020-1-11: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.03(2), CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. (CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY & JUVENILE COURT COORDINATOR WEEKLY HOURS) Respectfully Submitted: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Thums, to table this resolution until a future meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Docket No. 2020-1-12: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 29.01 (5)(b), STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDING OF FACT, STATEMENT OF PURPOSE, TITLE AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, FLOODPLAIN ZONING, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ZONING COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 675.

Docket No. 2020-1-13: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TOTAL ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS PURSUANT TO SECTION 59.22(1), WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Supervisor Adams abstained from the vote since his sister is one of the Elected Officials. A voice vote cast, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) abstaining (Adams), motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 85.

Docket No. 2020-1-14: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT DEPUTY SHERIFF’S, WPPA, BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR 2020-21.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Soper, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 86.

Docket No. 2020-1-15: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SERGEANTS, WPPA, BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR 2020-21.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as presented. It was then moved by Zenner, seconded by Thums, to amend the resolution, by striking 2020 in Section 22.02 and inserting 2021. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The resolution, as amended, was then voted on. Supervisor Adams abstained from the vote as he has a relative that is a Sergeant at the Sheriff’s Office. A voice vote cast, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) abstaining (Adams), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 87.

Docket No. 2020-1-16: 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 Knoll, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Jake Walcisak, Forestry and Recreation Administrator, addressed the board and answered questions. After some discussion, a roll call vote cast, all seventeen (17) voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 88.

Docket No. 2020-1-17: 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 Makovsky, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Jake Walcisak, Forestry and Recreation Administrator, addressed the board and answered questions. After some discussion, a roll call vote cast, nine (9) voting aye, eight (8) voting no (Roiger, Bub, Mildbrand, Lemke, Gebauer, Lewis, Hinkel, Soper), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 89.

Docket No. 2020-1-18: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE USING THE LOWEST COST ESTIMATE TO APPLY FOR THE MUNICIPAL DAM GRANT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

Respectfully Submitted: SCOTT MILDBRAND, DISTRICT 6 SUPERVISOR LESTER LEWIS, DISTRICT 13 SUPERVISOR Supervisor Mildbrand withdrew the resolution.

Supervisor Bub, Broadband Chair, provided an update on the Broadband project. He provided handouts to the Board as well as an updated map of the Middle Mile Network. Bub also asked Chairman Metz to hold a County Board session specific to Broadband so he can further explain the implementation plan to the Board members.

With prior approval from the Chair, Supervisor Makovsky left the session at 11:08 a.m. to attend another meeting.

Chairman Metz recessed the board at 11:17 a.m. and the board reconvened at 11:25 a.m.

Ben Stanfley, Highway Commissioner, was present to address the Board regarding the proposed new Rib Lake Highway shop. It is to be a satellite shop to replace the one in Rib Lake. The proposed shop will provide cold storage which is not currently available in the Medford shop. It will be on an approximately five-mile site on the corners of Highway 13 and Highway 102 and will cost $1,250,000.00.

Supervisor Zenner asked that we discuss the request by Forestry to have space at the proposed highway shop at a later date, once the committee has

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