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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Minutes 2017 11 13 approved1 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE November 13, 2017 The Executive Committee of the Grant County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in room 266 of the Administration Building, Lancaster, WI. The meeting was called to order by Chair John Patcle. Other members present were John Beinborn, Robert Keeney, Mike Lieurance, Gary Ranum, Mark Stead, and Donald Splinter. Therefore a quorum was present. Also in attendance were Carrie Eastlick, Joyce Roling, Nancy Scott, Verda Nemo, Jody Bartels, and Tina McDonald. Notice of the meeting was sent to the media and the amended agenda was posted in the Administration Building, Courthouse, and on the Grant County website. Motion by Gary Ranum, seconded by Mike Lieurance, to approve the amended agenda as posted. Motion carried without negative vote. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by John Beinborn to approve the minutes of the October 10 meeting as printed. Motion carried without negative vote. Finance Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Mike Lieurance to accept the October Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried without negative vote. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Robert Keeney, to approve the Child Support request to use State e-filing funds to purchase five monitors, one printer, one network scanner, and supplies with the remainder to be used by the County Clerk for paper purchases. The department is requesting to purchase these items rather than the items approved at the August 8 meeting. Motion carried without negative vote. The Committee took no action on the request to approve per diem payment for Sunday of WCA conference. Motion by Donald Splinter, seconded by Gary Ranum, to add $125,000 to the highway general transportation aids revenue based on the state estimate, increase the highway construction budget by $96,381 and use the remaining $28,619 to balance the budget. Motion carried without negative vote. Motion by Robert Keeney, seconded by Mark Stead, to recommend approval of “Resolution: Authorizing the County Treasurer to Settle in Full for General Taxes for the Tax Roll Year 2017, Collectable in 2018”. Motion carried without negative vote. Motion by Donald Splinter, seconded by Mike Lieurance, to recommend approval of “Resolution: Regarding County Orders (Checks)”. Motion carried without negative vote. Motion by Gary Ranum, seconded by John Beinborn, to recommend approval of “Resolution: Regarding the Investment of County Funds”. Motion carried without negative vote. 2 Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Robert Keeney, to recommend approval of “Resolution: Regarding the Designation of a Depository”. Motion carried without negative vote. Motion by Donald Splinter, seconded by Gary Ranum, to recommend approval of “Resolution: Regarding Assessments from Prior Tax Rolls to be Charged Back to Municipality 2017 Tax Levy, Collectable in 2018”. Motion carried without negative vote. Motion by Robert Keeney, seconded by Mike Lieurance, to recommend approval of “Resolution: Regarding Carryover of Certain Accounts”. Motion carried without negative vote. Motion by Donald Splinter, seconded by Robert Keeney, to recommend approval of “Resolution: Regarding General Tax Levy”. Motion carried without negative vote. Motion by Mike Lieurance, seconded by Robert Keeney, to accept the October accounts payable report. Motion carried without negative vote. Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Donald Splinter, to accept the October Revenue and Expenditures Report. Motion carried without negative vote. Nancy Scott presented the Finance Director’s Report. Employee Relations Staffing Update: Current staffing figures as of November 8, 2017, are as follows: Full time Benefit 289 Regular Part time Benefit 83 Part time 75 Limited term and seasonal 83 TOTAL 530 Donald Splinter, seconded by John Beinborn, moved to approve the 2018 LTE/Seasonal Wage schedule with 1.78% increase for staff not referenced elsewhere. Motion carried without negative vote. Mark Stead, seconded by Mike Lieurance, moved to approve the resolution establishing Grant County Board Chair Salary for 2018 of $49,442, which includes a 1.78% increase. Motion carried with one negative vote. Joyce Roling gave the Personnel Directors report. The county received a quote from ETF for employee health insurance coverage under the state plan. It has been determined by the underwriters that the claims experience and risk of the Grant County group is somewhat higher than the average, which reflects in the surcharge. The quote includes a surcharge of $140 per single contract per month, and a $350 per family contract per month. The state plan premiums exceed the county’s current premiums. The county will stay with the current providers for 2018. Donald Splinter, seconded by John Beinborn, moved to accept the Personnel Directors report. Motion carried without negative vote. 3 Donald Splinter, seconded by John Beinborn, moved to go into closed Session per state statute 19.85(1) (e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session as it relates to WPPA contract negotiations. A roll call vote resulted in a carried motion. Name Yes No Mike Lieurance X Gary Ranum X John Beinborn X Robert Keeney X Donald Splinter X Mark Stead X John Patcle X Mark Stead, seconded by Donald Splinter, moved to return to open session. Motion carried without negative vote. Mark Stead, seconded by Donald Splinter, moved to adjourn to Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried without negative vote.