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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
March 20, 2012
The Grant County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 264 of the
Administration Building, Second Floor in Lancaster, WI pursuant to the adjournment of the February 21,
2012 meeting.
Chair John Patcle called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Chair John Patcle asked the Board for a moment of silence in honor of Staff Sergeant Jesse J. Grindey
from Hazel Green, WI. He was a member of the 287th Military Police Company, 97th Military Police
Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Riley, Kansas, United States Army who lost his life on March
12, 2012 while serving his Country during Operation Enduring Freedom—Afghanistan.
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, March 20, 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 17 present, 0 excused. Therefore a quorum was present.
Grant Loy, seconded by Ivan Farness, made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried.
Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by John Beinborn, made a motion to approve the minutes of February 21,
2012. Motion carried.
Communications: John Patcle asked all the Board to stay after the County Board Meeting is adjourned
for a picture of the current Board Members.
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John reported on the progress that is being made in the 52 Building after the water line broke on second
floor on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Todd Cleveland, Sr. Estimator/Project Manger for the Local
Government Property Fund has been working with Grant County to supervise the clean up in the
building. To date, everything is going forward. The employees are involved in the clean up and
establishing lists of the damaged equipment and furniture.
Memoriam: RESOLUTION #55-10
IN MEMORIAM OF HARVEY WELLS
The Grant County Board of Supervisors, assembled this 20TH day of March, 2012 issues the
following commemoration:
WHEREAS, the death of Harvey Wells from the Lancaster, WI has come to the attention of this
body; and
WHEREAS, Harvey Wells served on the Grant County Board of Supervisors from April 1972 to
April 1974, representing District 5, City of Lancaster, Ward 1 & 4 (April 1972 to April 1973). District 8,
Town of North Lancaster, City of Lancaster, Wards 1, 2, & 3 (April 1973 to April 1974) 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 Harvey Wells 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
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 March 20th, 2012.
/s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk
Motion was made by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Robert Scallon to approve the Memoriam for Harvey
Wells. Motion carried.
Southwest Technical College Presentation: Postponed until the May County Board Meeting.
Revolving Loan: None
Resolution No. – (54-10): Resolution 54-10 was presented to the County Board by Bev Doll, Family
Living Education, Ione Meoska and Cindy Busch, Nutrition Program, and Todd Johnson, Comm. Resource
Development Agent. Stephen Adrian, seconded by Robert Keeney, made a motion to approve
Resolution 54-10 Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Cooperative Extension, A Division of the
University of Wisconsin – Extension on behalf of Grant County. Motion passed.
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Cooperative Extension,
A Division of the University of Wisconsin – Extension
WHEREAS, Ernest L. Luther was appointed the state’s first county extension agent in Oneida County on
February 12, 1912, and
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WHEREAS, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of this unique educational partnership between the
counties of the state and Cooperative Extension, and
WHEREAS, this partnership as pioneered in Wisconsin embodies the true meaning of the “Wisconsin
Idea” — that the resources and knowledge of the university shall be extended to the people of the state
wherever they live and work, and
WHEREAS, the 100th anniversary of Mr. Luther’s appointment commemorates the contributions of all
Cooperative Extension educators to the growth and development of the entire state, and
WHEREAS, Cooperative Extension’s purpose is to teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting the people
with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities, and
WHEREAS, the vitality of today’s Cooperative Extension programs can be credited to the men and
women of vision who accepted the challenge in 1912 to create the Wisconsin county extension system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Grant County Board of Supervisors that the board hereby
commends the UW-Extension, its division of Cooperative Extension, and its local county extension
educators for their cooperation and support, which allows people of Grant County to apply the research
and knowledge of the University of Wisconsin in their lives, homes, farms, schools and businesses.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Kristine Zaballos, UW-
Extension, Cooperative Extension.
For consideration by the Grant County Board of Supervisors on March 20, 2012.
Respectfully submitted,
Ag & Extension Committee
/s/ STEVE ADRIAN, Chair /s/ ROBERT KEENEY, Vice-Chair
/s/ PATRICK SCHROEDER /s/ VINCE LOEFFELHOLZ, Secretary
/s/ GRANT LOY /s/ LESTER JANTZEN
/s/ JOHN PATCLE, Grant County Board Chair Fiscal Note: No fiscal impact
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 March 20th, 2012.
/s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk
Grants: Jack Johnson, Chief Deputy Sheriff, asked for the Boards approval to request $4295.00 from
Triple A to purchase a digital camera for the Sheriff’s Department. No match to the County. Robert
Scallon, seconded by Mark Stead, made a motion to approve this request. Motion carried.
Jack Johnson, Chief Deputy Sheriff also asked for the Boards approval to request $2000.00 from
Walmart for a Canine Grant. No match to the County. Ivan Farness, seconded by John Beinborn, made
a motion to approve this request. Motion carried.
Elected Officials Salaries: Joyce Roling, Personnel Directed presented the following Resolution for
passage by the Grant County Board of Supervisors.
RESOLUTION NO. 56-10
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE YEARS 2013-2016
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WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes require that an elected official’s compensation must be set prior to the
date when candidates take out papers to run for local office (positions for this term include County
Clerk, County Treasurer and Register of Deeds); and
WHEREAS, The Executive Committee met on March 14, 2012, and recommend approval of the following
salary rates:
POSITION 2013
(7% lift + 1%)
2014
(1%)
2015
(1%)
2016
(1%)
County Clerk $51,886.57 $52,405.44 $52,929.49 $53,458.78
County Treasurer $51,886.57 $52,405.44 $52,929.49 $53,458.78
Register of Deeds $51,886.57 $52,405.44 $52,929.49 $53,458.78
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Grant County Board of Supervisors that the County is
authorized to adjust elected official compensation effective January 1 of each year as listed above.
OFFERED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
/s/Robert Keeney, Chair Mark Stead, Vice Chair
/s/Patrick Schroeder /s/Larry Wolf
/s/Ivan Farness /s/Stephen Adrian
/s/John Patcle Fiscal Impact: 2013 = $13,361 over 2012
2014 = $1,791 over 2013
2015 = $1,809 over 2014
2016 = $1,824 over 2015
ATTEST: I, Linda Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that this resolution was adopted by the Grant
County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on March 20, 2012.
/s/Linda Gebhard, County Clerk
Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Stephen Adrian, made a motion to approve Resolution 56-10 setting the
Elected Officials salaries for their terms years of 2013 - 2016. Roll call vote was called.
ROLL CALL VOTE
DATE: March 20, 2012
QUESTION: Elected Official Salaries for 2013 – 2016.
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
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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
Clerk took Roll Call Vote resulting in 16 yes and 1 no vote. Therefore motion passed.
52 Building: John Patcle, Chair reported that there would be no action taken at this time until a further
in house study could be held with Human Resource related Departments.
Livestock Claim: Stephen Adrian presented the Dog Claim from Lancaster Veterinary Clinic for $1255.40.
Claim was approved by the Extension Committee and recommended for approval by the Board of
Supervisors. Stephen Adrian, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz, made a motion to approve the payment to
the Lancaster Vet Clinic. Motion carried.
Public Comment: None
Closed Session: Ivan Farness, seconded by Margaret Ruf, made a motion to convene the Board of
Supervisor into closed session per State Statue 19.85 (1)(c) relating to the considering employment,
promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility as it pertains to the Facilities Manager
position. Motion carried.
Reconvene: Motion was made by Lester Jantzen, seconded by John Beinborn to come out of closed
session and reconvene into the County Board of Supervisor meeting. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Executive Committee, Robert Keeney – Discussed County Credit Cards, Elected Officials
Salaries.
Unified, Mark Stead –New Speech Therapist hired Betsy Williams, the AFSME Union was
not recertified by the employees, they are now without Union Representation, Tom
Slaney was hired as the Iowa County Director.
Park Committee—No meeting
Hidden Valley, Grant Loy—Next meeting will be at the Youth and Ag Building.
Law Enforcement/Railroad, Robert Scallon—everything is quiet in Law Enforcement.
Gas Costs are a challenge.
Southern Wisconsin Railway big repair year very busy, will be hiring a lot a new workers
to work on the railroad repair.
Social Service, Larry Wolf, hiring a new Social Worker
Public Property, HRA trainings
Family Care, New Chief Officer, Legislature is lifting the cap.
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Health, Margaret Ruf—Business in Public Health is up, immunizations, and also in
Hospice. New Fiscal Clerk hired, Amy Belscamper.
Highway – Purchasing metal culverts, Freight line chassis, lot of salt left from the winter.
Veteran, Lester Jantzen—Celebration in memory for Jessie J. Grindey in Hazel Green was
handled very well, lot of participation to show their respects.
Planning and Zoning—Conditional use changes.
Sanitation—Up-grading the septic systems.
Economic Development, John Beinborn—Working with City of Platteville on a proposed
$40MM cheese plant, GCEDC meeting in Potosi, John will attend with Ron Brisbois,
Secretary Paul Jadin will be touring Grant County on the 28th.
Don Splinter –Highway added his comments on the Memorial at Hazel Green for Jessie J.
Grindey.
Land Conservation, Vince Loeffelholz—Hearings on deer damage, 1 claim awarded.
Orchard Manor, Patrick Schroeder final stages in the upgrading process in the Orchard
Manor building are underway everything is going well.
Fair/Extension, Stephen Adrian—With Dolores Schwantes retiring the committee has
tried to set up more things for the 2012 Fair, he would like to stay involved at fair time,
Eckstein Building donations are still coming in. Stephen stated that he has appreciated
his time serving on the County Board.
Adjournment: Robert Scallon, seconded by Mark Stead, made a motion to adjourn the meeting
pursuant to the next meeting on April 17, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried.
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