HomeMy WebLinkAboutCty Bd Feb 21 2012GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
February 21, 2012
The Grant County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 264 of
the Administration Building, Second Floor in Lancaster, WI pursuant to the adjournment of the January
24, 2012 meeting.
Chair John Patcle called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Verification of compliance with the open meeting law was a notice in the Herald Independent stating
the date, time and place of the County Board Meeting and posted in two public posting locations and
the county website verified by Karla K. Schwantes, Deputy County Clerk.
INSERT #1: ROLL CALL, February 21, 2012
Present Absent Excused
1. Stephen Adrian X
2. Carol Beals X
3. John Beinborn X
4. Ivan Farness X
5. Lester Jantzen X
6. Robert Keeney X
7. Vern Lewison X
8. Vincent Loeffelholz X
9. Grant Loy X
10. Dwight Nelson X
11. John Patcle X
12. Margaret Ruf X
13. Robert Scallon X
14. Patrick Schroeder X
15. Donald Splinter X
16. Mark Stead X
17. Larry Wolf X
The Clerk took the roll call resulting in 16 present, 1 excused. Therefore a quorum was present.
Vincent Loeffelholz, seconded by John Beinborn, made a motion to approve the amended agenda.
Motion carried.
Don Splinter, seconded by Pat Schroeder, made a motion to approve the minutes of January 24, 2012.
Motion carried.
Employee Recognition: Judy Boebel and Lynn Harb were recognized for their numerous years of service
to Grant County. They were not present to receive their certificate of appreciation.
Communications: Keith Govier, Grant County Sheriff, introduced K-9 handler, Jay Fitzgerald and his new
partner, A-Rod. Jay recently spent 3 weeks in North Carolina expanding on his training and getting to
know A-Rod. A-Rod was born in Hungry and trained in North Carolina to sniff out drugs and assist in
human search and rescue. He is a young K-9 deputy at 17 months old. Officer Fitzgerald is continuing A-
Rod’s training in narcotics. Chuck Fralick with the West Grant Lions Club was on hand to present Sheriff
Govier with a check for $1000.00 for the K-9 unit.
Pat Schroeder, John Beinborn and Mark Stead are coordinating a retirement party for Margaret Ruf and
Steve Adrian following next month’s County Board Meeting to be held at the Eckstein building.
Tammy Vaassen and Hap Daus did a timeline presentation on the up-coming Alice in Dairyland finals
being held in Grant County. The board was provided information of sponsorship levels and an
approximate working budget of $40-50,000.
Revolving Loan: Ron Brisbois, Economic Development, continues to update the County Board on the
regionalize program on revolving loans. Ron wants to maintain the current procedures as close as
possible with these loans. John Beinborn motioned to continue with Ron Brisbois, Prosperity in
Southwest Wisconsin, to handle the revolving loan plan, seconded by Ivan Farness. Motion carried.
52 Building Update: Carter Arndt, MSA Professional Services, presented a power point on the proposed
52 building feasibility study. Questions were fielded from the board.
Dave Bainbridge was on hand to make a presentation on a site plan close to the current Unified
Community Services Building. Larry Wolf pointed out some cost projections and possible changes to
Unified Services in the future.
Memoriam:
RESOLUTION #52-10
IN MEMORIAM OF DALE BEVAN
The Grant County Board of Supervisors, assembled this 21ST day of February, 2012 issues the
following commemoration:
WHEREAS, the death of Dale Bevan from the Town of Lima has come to the attention of this
body; and
WHEREAS, Dale Bevan served on the Grant County Board of Supervisors from April 1993 to April
1994 representing District 13, Town of Clifton, Town of Lima and Village of Livingston, and
WHEREAS, his many friends and acquaintances will long cherish in memory his willingness to
serve through public office and to assist in the interest and welfare of Grant County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Grant County Board of Supervisors commends the
life and public service of Dale Bevan and that this memorial be set forth at length upon the minutes of
the meeting and that a copy, properly attested by the signature of the Chairperson and the Clerk, be
sent to the family.
/s/ John Patcle, Chair /s/Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk
Mark Stead, seconded by Lester Jantzen, made a motion to approve the memoriam to be presented to
the family of Dale Bevan. Motion carried.
Appointments:
The following people have been appointed as emergency fire wardens by the DNR for Grant County:
Sally Armstrong, Township of Watterstown; Lyle Bender Township of Marion; Jesse Bennett Township of
Wyalusing; Joe Biba Township of Hickory Grove; Krogen’s Do It Best Store Townships of Boscobel,
Woodman, Marion, Hickory Grove, Watterstown; Janice & Tony Fischer Township of Millville; Donna
Gebhard Township of Woodman; George Gunderson Township of Hickory Grove; George Hrubes
Township of Castle Rock; Jeffery Myhre Townships of Wyalusing & Bloomington; Jackie Page Township
of Muscoda; Lower Wis Riverway Bd Townships of Castle Rock, Muscoda & Watterstown; Larry Schmitt
Townships of Watterstown & Muscoda; Richard Woppert Townships of Castle Rock, Muscoda, Hickory
Grove and Watterstown; Wyalusing State Park Township of Wyalusing. Motion made by Mark Stead,
seconded by Pat Schroeder to approve these appointments. Motion carried
Veterans Committee appointee: Louis Kaiser approved on a motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Mark
Stead. Motion carried
Social Services Committee appointing Dwight Nelson and Don Splinter to this committee; motion by
Lester Jantzen, seconded by Ivan Farness to approve this appointment. Motion carried.
Grants: Fred Naatz presented a grant request to expand the Coordinated Service Team initiative, the
grant is for $49,000 per year for five years. The current year will be prorated through October. Motion
made by Ivan Farness, seconded by Carol Beals to grant Fred permission to apply for said grant. Motion
carried.
Jeff Kindrai is requesting to continue participation in the Drug Free Community grant program; grant
request is $125,000.00 and is in-kind participation. Motion made by Margaret Ruf, seconded by John
Beinborn; Robert Scallon called for roll call
ROLL CALL VOTE
DATE: February 21, 2012
QUESTION: Should Health Department apply for drug free community grant?
YES NO ABSENT
1. IVAN FARNESS X
2. GRANT LOY X
3. ROBERT SCALLON X
4. ROBERT KEENEY X
5. STEPHEN ADRIAN X
6. JOHN PATCLE X
7. VERN LEWISON X
8. PATRICK SCHROEDER X
9. LARRY WOLF X
10. MARK STEAD X
11. MARGARET RUF X
12. DWIGHT NELSON X
13. CAROL BEALS X
14. LESTER JANTZEN X
15. JOHN BEINBORN X
16. DONALD SPLINTER X
17. VINCENT LOEFFELHOLZ X
County Clerk took a roll call vote resulting in 15 yes, 1 no and 1 absent. Motion carried.
Staffing:
Joyce Rolling presented an update to the board on the 2012 non-represented staffing and wage fiscal
impact. The county employees did not petition to recertify with the Wisconsin employment Relations
Commission for union representation. Therefore, the approved across the board wage increase of 2%
for non-represented employees applies to the Sheriff’s department dispatchers, jailers and clerical staff
with a fiscal impact of $38,000 as well as the Highway Department employees with a fiscal impact of
$16,400.
Resolution:
Resolution No. 53-10
Designating County Clerk as Administrative Coordinator with Limited Authority
WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 59.19 provides that “[i]n any county which has not created the office of
county executive or county administrator, the board shall designate . . . an elected or appointed official
to serve as administrative coordinator of the county;” and
WHEREAS, Grant County Resolution No. 50-10 provides that the County Board appointed the
Finance Director for reasons stated on December 20, 2011;
WHEREAS, the Finance Director has indicated her desire to discontinue that role effective April
1, 2012;
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Resolution to provide for the designation of the Grant County
Clerk as the Grant County Administrative Coordinator with limited authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Grant County Board of Supervisors, that:
1. By virtue of this Resolution, the Grant County Finance Director is hereby no longer the County
Administrative Coordinator effective April 1, 2012.
2. The Grant County Clerk is hereby designated as the County Administrative Coordinator pursuant
to, and consistent with, Wis. Stat. § 59.19, effective April 1, 2012, with limited authority.
3. The Grant County Clerk’s job description and salary shall remain unchanged and subject to
revision only in a manner consistent with statute.
Recommended for passage on this 21st day of February, 2012, by the Administrative Committee of the
Grant County Board of Supervisors.
/s/John Patcle, Chair /s/Robert Keeney, Secretary
/s/Mark Stead, Vice Chair /s/Larry Wolf
/s/Ivan Farness /s/Robert Scallon
/s/Vincent Loeffelholz
Attest: I, Linda Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that this resolution was adopted by the Grant
County Board of Supervisors on February 21, 2012.
/s/Linda Gebhard, County Clerk
Motion made by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Ivan Farness to appoint Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk to
this position effective April 1, 2012. Motion carried with one opposed.
Zoning:
Motion made by Steve Adrian, seconded by Pat Schroeder to dispense with reading the zoning
amendments. Motion carried.
467th AMENDMENT TO THE
GRANT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
DECEMBER 15, 2011
Cogan, Joseph J & Mary
WHEREAS, a petition for text amendment was filed and a public hearing was held by the Grant
County Planning and Zoning Committee, meeting the requirements of Chapter 59.69.
WHEREAS, a proof of publication and giving notice to Jamestown Township Clerk of such
hearing is attached to this document.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Committee now recommends to the Board of Supervisors
of Grant County the adoption of this map amendment.
THEREFORE, the Grant County Board of Supervisors does ordain as follows. That the Zoning
District Map for the Township of Jamestown will be amended to include the following described
land in the Commercial C-2.
The Southwest Quarter (SW /14) Except the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of the Northeast Quarter
(NE ¼) thereof; and a tract of land described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of
the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section 28 T1N R2W;
thence South 838.0’;
thence South 65º 12’ West 408.9’ to the point of beginning;
thence North 48º 05’ West 485.6’;
thence North 41º 55’ East 462.5’ to the center of U.S. Highway 61;
thence North 48º 19’ West 230.2’;
thence Northwesterly 252.85’ along a curve a radius 1910’, concave Northeasterly, to where
the center of said highway intersects the North line of said Quarter-Quarter Section;
thence West 547.75’;
thence South 1320’;
thence East 861.5’;
thence North 271.7’;
thence North 65º 12’ East 95.7’ to the point of beginning.
This parcel containing 23.79 acres, more or less, and being subject to any and all recorded
easements and right-of-way.
The undersigned hereby certify that the foregoing map amendment to the Grant County Zoning
Ordinance was adopted on the 20th day of December 2011.
/s/John Patcle, County Board Chairman /s/Linda Gebhard, County Clerk
Motion made by Vincent Loeffelholz, seconded by John Beinborn to approve this zoning amendment.
Motion carried.
468th AMENDMENT TO THE
GRANT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
DECEMBER 15, 2011
Johnson, Doug & Karan
WHEREAS, a petition for text amendment was filed and a public hearing was held by the Grant
County Planning and Zoning Committee, meeting the requirements of Chapter 59.69.
WHEREAS, a proof of publication and giving notice to Ellenboro Township Clerk of such hearing
is attached to this document.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Committee now recommends to the Board of Supervisors
of Grant County the adoption of this map amendment.
THEREFORE, the Grant County Board of Supervisors does ordain as follows. That the Zoning
District Map for the Township of Ellenboro will be amended to include the following described
land in the Agriculture A-2.
Commencing at the North ¼ corner of Section 34, T4N R2W of the Grant County, Wisconsin,
said corner being the point of beginning;
Thence S00º 21’22” W 2503.98’ along the East line of the Northwest of said Section 34 to a
point in the center line of STH 81;
Thence Northwesterly 758.44’ on the arc of a curve concave Northeasterly to appoint in said
center line, having a radius of 2865.00’ and a long chord which bears N 61º 57’ 45” W 766.14’;
Thence N29º 29’ 10” E 381.25’ to a ¾” iron bar;
Thence N46º 07’ 04” W 168.45’ to a ¾’iron bar;
Thence N27º 54’ 48” E 369.25’ to ¾” iron bar;
Thence N62º 03’ 50” W 206.50’ to a ¾” iron bar;
Thence N24º 13’ 47” E 213.36’ to a ¾ “iron bar;
Thence N50º 19’ 17” W 1034.54’ to a ¾ “iron bar;
Thence N 15º 19’ 11” W 128.17’ to a ¾” iron bar;
Thence N 66º 38’ 15” W 223.55’ to a ¾” iron bar;
Thence N 13º 17’ 20” W 51.89’ to a ¾” iron bar;
Thence N 50º 57’ 49” W 235.66’ to a ¾” iron bar;
Thence N 24º 56’ 12” W 53.69’ to a ¾” iron bar on the North line of said Section 34;
Thence S88º 38’ 14” 1800.99’ along the North line of said Section 34 to the point of beginning,
This parcel containing 46.652 acres, more or less, and being subject to any and all recorded
easements and right-of-way.
The undersigned hereby certify that the foregoing map amendment to the Grant County Zoning
Ordinance was adopted on the 20th day of December 2011.
/s/John Patcle, County Board Chairman /s/Linda Gebhard, County Clerk
Motion made by Lester Jantzen to approve zoning amendment, seconded by Steve Adrian. Motion
carried.
Livestock Claims: Stephen Adrian presented the Dog Claim from Lancaster Veterinary Clinic for $488.08.
Claim was approved by the Extension Committee and recommended for approval by the Board of
Supervisors. Stephen Adrian, seconded by Vincent Loeffelholz, made a motion to approve the payment
to the Lancaster Vet Clinic. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Executive Committee, Robert Keeney – Nothing more than what Joyce has reported
Orchard Manor, Patrick Schroeder up a running in the Orchard Manor going good
Fair/Extension, Stephen Adrian—Pavers being sold for $250.00 and $150.00, Amy Olson
will be starting as new Fair Secretary March 19, 2012.
Law Enforcement/Railroad, Robert Scallon—Great presentation by new K-9 A-Rod, RR
replacing 29,000 ties between Prairie du Chien and Middleton.
Hidden Valley, Grant Loy—Committee working on promoting Grant Counties recreation
opportunities.
Park Committee, Ivan Farness-Meeting following County Board meeting
Family Care/Public Property, Larry Wolf- Family Care anticipating structure changes. No
Public Property meeting in January.
Health, Margaret Ruf—Dental assistance needed for county, one dentist assisting
department, reclassifying WIC director.
Highway – Annual summary presented to board, road plans presented, approximately
61 applied for Anita Kelly’s position 4 will be interviewed.
COP, Carol Beals-New lift has been purchased for van.
Veteran, Lester Jantzen—Veterans Department has been busy.
Planning and Zoning—Working on condition use for housing
Economic Development, John Beinborn—Committee contributed $1,000.00 to Alice in
Dairyland. Thank you to Todd Johnson for all he assistance.
Land Conservation, Vince Loeffelholz—Processing Deer damage claims.
Adjournment: Margaret Ruf, seconded by John Beinborn, made a motion to adjourn the meeting
pursuant to the next meeting on March 20, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.; with a party for Margaret Ruf and Steve
Adrian to follow at the Eckstein Building. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 with one opposed. Motion
carried.