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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCty Bd July 17 20121 Grant County Board of Supervisors July 17, 2012 The Grant County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 264 of the Administration Building, Second Floor in Lancaster, WI pursuant to the adjournment of the June 19, 2012, 2012 meeting. Chair Larry Wolf 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 Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk. INSERT #1: ROLL CALL, July 17, 2012 Present Absent Excused 1. Roger Guthrie 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. Dale Hood 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 15 present, 2 excused. Therefore a quorum was present. Agenda: John Beinborn, seconded by Don Splinter, made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Minutes: Vincent Loeffelholz, seconded by Lester Jantzen made a motion to approve the minutes of June 19, 2012. Motion carried. Communication: Larry Wolf, Chair updated the board members on Ivan Farness. He is out of the hospital and is now at the Golden Living Facility in Muscoda, WI for rehab. Larry also informed the Board Members that during the meeting there would be a clip board that would be passed around the room to sign up for the County Email addresses if they were interested. Amy Olsen, Fair Secretary was present to Thank all the Board Members for their help in the past on the County Fairs and now she was back to ask for their help during the 2012 Grant County Fair on August 15 – 19. 2 Grant County Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Jeff Krueger, Sanitation Technician was present to explain the Amendment to the Board. The Grant County Comprehensive Plan needs to be amended for the Town of Potosi to change Mark Flogel’s parcel from Exclusive Ag to A-1. Amendment has been approved by the Township of Potosi, Planning and Zoning approved. Grant Loy, seconded by Roger Guthrie made a motion to approve the Amendment of the Grant County Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried. Southwest WI Library System: Fay Stone was present to give the County Board information regarding the Platteville Library System. The County helps support 1/5 of the expense for the Platteville Library. She wanted the Board members to know that the person they appoint to the Library Board is a very important voice representing the County’s interest in the Library. Fay is retiring from her board member position on the Platteville Library Board for health reasons. Carol Hood has been considered to finish Fay’s 3 year term on the Platteville Library Board. Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Mark Stead, made a motion to approve the appointment of Carol Hood to replace Fay Stone on the Platteville Library System Board for a three year term. Motion carried. Appointments: No other appointments at this time. Employee Recognitions: None Grants: None Division of Housing Resolution: Discussion took place regarding the Southwest WI Housing Consortium being proposed which would include the Counties of Jackson, Monroe, Trempealeau, Vernon, Richland, Juneau, Adams, Crawford, Grant, with LaCrosse being the lead County in this district. To meet the timelines for the consortium all counties had to adopt a resolution by July 31, 2012. A participating County may terminate this Agreement at any time, there is nothing binding regarding this resolution. Grant County Corporation Counsel, Todd Infield has approved the passing of this resolution. Carol Beals, seconded by Don Splinter made a motion to approve Resolution #03-12 Cooperation Agreement for CDBG Program. Motion carried with two nay votes, Dale Hood and Patrick Schroeder. RESOLUTION #03-12 Cooperation Agreement for CDBG Program This agreement entered into on the 17th day of July, 2012 by the between Grant County and the other counties of the Southwest Wisconsin Housing Consortium. WITNESSED: WHEREAS, Grant County has (have) an identified need in the Southwest Wisconsin Housing Consortium to provide decent housing, and WHEREAS, Grant County contemplates submitting jointly with the other counties of the Southwest Wisconsin Housing Consortium an application for funds under the Community Development Block Grant – (CDBG) housing program of the Wisconsin Division of Housing (DOH) for the purpose of meeting those needs, and WHEREAS, Grant County and the other counties of the Southwest Wisconsin Housing Consortium desire to and are required to, enter into a written cooperative agreement with each other to participate in such CDBG program, and 3 WHEREAS, Grant County and the other counties of the Southwest Wisconsin Housing Consortium understand that LaCrosse County will act as the applicant and will have the ultimate responsibility to assume all obligations under the terms of the grant including assuring compliance with all applicable laws and program regulations and performance of all work in accordance with the grant contract. WHEREAS, it is understood that the Department of Housing and Urban Development and DOH have access to all participants’ grant records and authority to monitor all activities. NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 66.0301, Grant County and the other counties of the Southwest Wisconsin Housing Consortium agree to cooperate in the submission of an application for such funds, and agree to cooperate in the implementation of the submitted CDBG program, as approved by the Department of Administration. Nothing contained in this agreement shall deprive any municipality of any power of zoning, development control or other lawful authority which it presently possesses. ADOPTED on this 17th day of July, 2012. ATTEST: /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, Clerk The above Cooperation Agreement has been authorized by the governing body of the Grant County by Resolution No.03-12, dated July 17, 2012. On behalf of the Grant County Board of Supervisors. /s/ Larry Wolf, County Board Chair. Livestock Claims: None Building 52: Larry Wolf, Chair gave an update of the water issues that have occurred in the ADRC/Social Services Building since March 2012. There have been three water pipe leaks since that time all involving the same pipe from the bathroom faucets. The building was closed by Corporation Counsel, Todd Infield and Larry Wolf at a special meeting on July 12, 2012 to assess if the building was safe to house the Social Services and ADRC employees. After air tests and paint chip test were taken by the Grant County Health Department and Universal Restoration Services, the building was deemed safe to occupy. The rooms that the employees would be using until the water damaged areas can be refurbished had to be cleaned by members of the maintenance staff. On July 17, 2012, after the rooms were cleaned; the employees were able to move back into the building. The Insurance Company has been very supportive of this situation and will be working with the maintenance staff to make a schedule to replace parts on a regular basis and surge control valve may be installed. Fred Naatz, Social Services Director and Gayle Mason, ADRC Director stated that the employees are very happy to be back in their building. Fred, Gayle and Larry Wolf, Chair commended the maintenance staff and IT Department for all their work to accommodate the needs of the employees in the unfortunate issue. Larry Wolf thanked the employees for being patient and understanding as they worked through all the details to make the building safe. Facility Maintenance Manager Position: Larry Wolf, Chair informed the Board that at this meeting they would only discuss the pros and cons of this position. This issue has to be addressed soon, but for now; it was discussion only and the issue will be brought back to the August Meeting for a decision. Public 4 Property/Technology committee supports a Supervisor, Ag and Extension/Fair would like to leave as is, Law Enforcement would like to leave as is. County Board Supervisor Training: Larry Wolf, Chair informed the board that on August 7, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. a Supervisor Training was scheduled with Trainer Mark O’Connell. This training would fulfill the mandated two year training that all County Board Supervisors are supposed to complete during their term. Committee Reports: Economic Development, John Beinborn—Japanese visitors are touring our area. Burlington Northern Railway is looking for unloading areas. They will start the second grant application procedure. July 25th, 5:00 p.m. there will be a tour of the Industrial Park in Lancaster, WI. Unified, Mark Stead -- Hiring a new Psycho Therapist, Audit was very complimentary, Neal Blackburn held a Bulling Presentation. Land & Water Conservation, – 2013 Budget, computers being replaced Fair/Extension, John Patcle -- asked that all County Board Members help with the 2012 Fair. Highway, -- road construction moving forward. Orchard Manor, Robert Keeney – discussed laundry personnel, all seems to working fine. Railway, Robert Scallon – doing fine, replacing more railroad ties than anticipated. Federal money coming back to this area for repairs. Law Enforcement – jail passed inspection. Park Committee – all is good, water is coming down. Hidden Valley, Grant Loy – magazines distribution going well, proposed increase of per capita rate from 5 cents to 6 cents per person. Library – good financial shape. ADRC, Dale Hood Social Services, Carol Beal Veterans, Lester Jantzen—Tim Murphy, Director working with many disabled vets, State looking into Military Trainers. Sanitation—moving forward. Public Property/Technology, Vince Loeffelholz –Mark Udelhofen working on Blue Boy fountain water, Marty Malloy, A.J.Gallagher Company anticipating deduction in rates, Randy Peterson, TRICOR claims down, Maintenance staffing. Public Comment: Fay Stone, Platteville, WI spoke to the Board regarding some concerns she has with a Zoning Amendment to the Grant County Comprehensive Plan she will need to have completed in order to go forward on the sale of her land near Platteville, WI. Adjournment: Don Splinter, seconded by Mark Stead, made a motion to adjourn the meeting pursuant to the next meeting on August 21, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried.