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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCty Bd Jan 24 20121 GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS January 24, 2012 The Grant County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 264 of the Administration Building, Second Floor in Lancaster, WI pursuant to the adjournment of the December 20, 2011 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 verified by Linda Gebhard, County Clerk. INSERT #1: ROLL CALL, January 24, 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 14 present, 3 excused. Therefore a quorum was present. Stephen Adrian, seconded by Don Splinter, made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried. Lester Jantzen, seconded by John Beinborn, made a motion to approve the minutes of December 20, 2011. Motion carried. Employee Recognition: None Communications: None Appointments: None 2 Revolving Loan: Ron Brisbois, Economic Development, gave an update on a meeting that will be held in Dodgeville with the Department of Commerce. The Department of Commerce is looking into consolidating the four communities who oversees the Revolving Loan Applications in this area. The State feels that by consolidating the money available for the Revolving Loans under one headquarters, this could help encourage more economic growth for businesses in our area. Ron’s concerns are that the location that is selected to be the headquarters is staffed with employees who understand the process of the program and value the standards that are already in place to monitor this program. Ron also stated his concerns that he did not want the County to lose control of their money. At this time all the loans applications need the approval of the Economic Committee and also the approval of the County Board. Ron’s wishes are to maintain that trust between the Economic Development and the County. Ron and John Beinborn will be attending the meeting in Dodgeville next week. Grants: Gayle Mason, ADRC Director presented the DOT 85.21 Grant to the Board for approval. RESOLUTION RELATING TO AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF GRANT COUNTY RESOLUTION # 51-10 WHEREAS, Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes authorizes the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to make grants to the counties of Wisconsin for the purpose of assisting them in providing specialized transportation service to the elderly and the disabled; and WHEREAS, each grant must be matched with a local share equal of not less than 20% times the amount of the grant; and WHEREAS, this body considers that the provision of specialized transportation services would improve and promote the maintenance of human dignity and self-sufficiency of the elderly and the disabled. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Grant County on this 24th day of January, 2012, authorizes the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Grant County to prepare and submit to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation an application for assistance during 2012 under Section 82.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes, in conformance with the requirements issued by that Department and also authorizes the obligation of county funds in the amount needed to provide the required local match. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Grant County authorizes the Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors to execute a state aid contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation under Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statues on behalf of Grant County. Recommended for passage this 18th day of January, 2012 by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Grant County Committee. /s/ John Beinborn /s/ Linda S. Adrian /s/ Carol Beals /s/ Shirley Pink 3 /s/ Dale Hood /s/ Jan Lintvedt /s/ Dick Kilian /s/ Carrie Bell /s/ Mary Yager /s/ Attorney Todd Infield Corporation Counsel ATTEST: I Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that this resolution was adopted by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on January 24th, 2012. /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk Motion was made by Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz, to approve Resolution 51-10 from the Department of Transportation, Grant 85.21 for ADRC. Motion carried. Gayle Mason also requested permission to apply for a grant through the Dubuque Racing Association. Through its racing, gaming and entertainment facilities provides for social, economic and community betterment and lessens the burden of Dubuque City and area Government, while contributing to the growth and viability of Dubuque Area Tourism. The DRA Grant allows only one county department to apply of the grant. This year the ADRC will use the grant to help cover the cost of either a dental clinic or a foot care clinic for seniors. We are hoping the grant will completely cover the clinic. Lester Janzen, seconded by John Beinborn, made a motion to approve this request. Motion carried. Tim Murphy, Veterans Director presented a request to approve the 2012 County Veterans Service Grant, WDVA 0055 for $11,500.00. John Beinborn, seconded by Lester Jantzen, made a motion to approve the grant application for the Veterans Department. Motion carried. Proposed Amended Grant County Comprehensive Plan, Town of Ellenboro, Town of Jamestown: Terry Loeffelholz, Zoning and Sanitation Administrator presented the amendments proposed for Town of Ellenboro to change a parcel of land from Exclusive Ag to A2 for the Grant County Comprehensive Plan. And to change a parcel of land in the Town of Jamestown from A2 to C2 for the Grant County Comprehensive Plan. These amendments were approved previously by the Township Boards and the Planning and Zoning Committee. Lester Jantzen, seconded by Patrick Schroeder, made a motion to approve these amendments for the Comprehensive Plan for Grant County. Motion carried. Stephen Adrian, seconded by Lester Jantzen, made a motion to go into a Public Hearing for purposes of discussion amending the Grant County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance text and maps. Motion carried. Public Hearing to Amend the Grant County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Text and Maps: The County Board of Supervisors discussed the changes needed to be made in the text and map of the County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to conform to the State mandates in order to approve the Grant County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Patrick Schroeder, seconded by John Beinborn, made a motion to come out of the Public Hearing and reconvene back into the County Board Meeting. Motion carried. Proposed Amended Grant County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Text and Maps: Lester Jantzen, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz made a motion to approve the changes in the text and map. Motion carried. 4 Livestock Claims: Stephen Adrian presented the Dog Claim from Lancaster Veterinary Clinic for $549.10. Claim was approved by the Extension Committee and recommended for approval by the Board of Supervisors. Stephen Adrian, seconded by Mark Stead, made a motion to approve the payment to the Lancaster Vet Clinic. Motion carried. Discussion on Resolution/Referendum Regarding Collective Bargaining: Carol Beals brought before the Board a referendum question regarding collective bargaining. “Should all Wisconsin workers have the right to seek safe working conditions and fair pay through collective bargaining?” All the Board Members were given a chance to voice their pros and cons of this referendum. After much discussion among the Board Members, Carol Beals, seconded by Margaret Ruf, made a motion to have the question, “Should all Wisconsin workers have the right to seek safe working conditions and fair pay through collective bargaining?” placed on a ballot for an up coming election for Grant County voters to vote “yes” or “no” on this referendum. Roll call vote was requested by John Beinborn. ROLL CALL VOTE DATE: January 24, 2012 QUESTION: Referendum question regarding collective bargaining. 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 12 no, 2 yes and 3 absent. Therefore motion failed. Committee Reports: Executive Committee, Robert Keeney – No meeting held in January. Unified, Mark Stead – Informed the Board Members that Neal Blackburn’s father had 5 passed away, condolences to him. Neal Blackburn was appointed to the Steering Committee for the Health and Human Services. Darren Smith has retired from the Iowa County Unified Services. Orchard Manor, Patrick Schroeder final stages in the upgrading process in the Orchard Manor building are underway. Fair/Extension, Stephen Adrian—Grant County Fair Convention was held. The committee will be adding a mini pull, a Kensey tractor pull for kids, a teen tent for teen activities, and a kid’s tent for kid’s activities to the 2012 Fair. Law Enforcement/Railroad, Robert Scallon—everything is quiet in Law Enforcement. Southern Wisconsin Railway very busy working on the railway along the Wisconsin River. Law Enforcement will be retiring one of their Service dogs, replacing with another. Cost of the new dog will be $14,000.00; donations will be accepted to go towards cost. The other service dog had to have surgery, will have one more surgery to correct the problem, but doing well. Hidden Valley, Grant Loy—committee meetings will be spread out instead of one a month to help save money. Sales Personnel are needed from all five counties; they will receive 25% of all ads sold. Health, Margaret Ruf—January meeting has not taken place at this time, staffing issues are being dealt with to fill some vacancies. Highway – clearing roads from snow and ice. The committee just attended the Highway Convention. Anita Kelly will be retiring from the Highway Department after 37 years of service. Don Splinter added that the Highway was trying a new wetting technique on the application of the salt to make it work faster. And now there are new GPS tracking devices on all the Highway trucks to monitor speed, location, and other data to help in fighting insurance claims brought against the County. Public Property—Carol Beals No meeting in January to report. Veteran, Lester Jantzen—Veterans Department brought in $11,537,000 in 2011 to Grant County. Planning and Zoning—Passed Grant County Comprehensive plan. Sanitation moving forward. Economic Development, John Beinborn—Ron Brisbois and John Beinborn will attend the Dept of Commerce meeting in Dodgeville to see what the State has in store for our area regarding the Revolving Loan Program. Economic Development is working with Southwest Technical College to help in a shortage of machinist in our area. Land Conservation, Vince Loeffelholz—Approved 2 land conservation application. Adjournment: Mark Stead, seconded by John Beinborn, made a motion to adjourn the meeting pursuant to the next meeting on February 21, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried.