HomeMy WebLinkAboutCty Bd October 7 20141
Grant County Board of Supervisors
October 7, 2014
The Grant County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 264 on
second floor of the Administration Building, Lancaster, WI pursuant to the adjournment of the August
19, 2014 meeting.
Robert Keeney, Chair 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.
Roll Call, October 7, 2014
Present Absent Excused
Carol Beals X
John Beinborn X
Roger Guthrie X
Dale Hood X
Lester Jantzen X
Robert Keeney X
Vern Lewison X
Grant Loy X
Dwight Nelson X
John Patcle X
Gary Ranum X
Robert Scallon X
Patrick Schroeder X
Donald Splinter X
Mark Stead X
Daniel Timmerman X
Larry Wolf X
The Clerk took the roll call resulting in 15 present, 2 excused. Vern Lewison and John Beinborn had
asked to be excused. Therefore a quorum was present.
Agenda: Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Grant Loy, made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion
carried.
Minutes: Roger Guthrie, seconded by Lester Jantzen, made a motion to approve the minutes of August
19, 2014 with two changes. In the Committee Reports change John Beinborn’s report to Economic
Resource and Tourism instead of Executive and strike the word hospital in Gary Ranum’s report for
ContinuUs. Motion carried.
Appointment: Robert Keeney, Chair recommended to the County Board of Supervisors to appoint Louie
Kaiser as a Citizen Member to serve on the Veterans Committee for a three years term appointed on
October 7, 2014. Robert Scallon, seconded by Lester Jantzen, made a motion to approve this
appointment. Motion carried.
For Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning, Robert Keeney, Chair recommended to the County Board of
Supervisors to appoint James Steiger to serve on the Board of Adjustments for a three year term,
2
effective October 7, 2014 to October 7, 2017. Larry Wolf, seconded by Roger Guthrie, made a motion to
approve this appointment. Motion carried.
Robert Keeney, Chair recommended to the County Board of Supervisors to appoint Bill Biefer as an
Alternate Member on the Board of Adjustments for Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning effective
October 7, 2014. Dwight Nelson, seconded by Dale Hood, made a motion to approve this appointment.
Robert Keeney, Chair recommended to the County Board of Supervisors to appoint Carolyn Schuler to
serve on the Southwest Wisconsin Library Board for a three year term beginning on October 7, 2014 and
expiring on October 7, 2017. Lester Jantzen, seconded by Grant Loy made a motion to approve this
appointment. Motion carried.
Employee Recognitions: Robert Keeney, Chair presented a Certificate of Service to Terry McCartney for
his 24 years of service to the Grant County Highway Department.
Communications: Mark Stead, Second Vice Chair read to the County Board of Supervisor a Thank you
message from the Marion Welsh family, Robert and Mary Keeney, thanking them for the Memorial of
Money that the Board sent to family for the Marion Welsh Memorial Fund.
Zoning Amendment: Lynda Schweikert, Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Director presented the
amendment.
Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Lester Jantzen, made a motion to dispense of the reading of the
amendment. Motion carried.
The 494th Zoning Amendment was passed by the Jamestown Township Board and Planning and Zoning.
Mark Stead, seconded by Roger Guthrie, made a motion to approve the 494th Zoning Amendment for
Josh Fortney. Motion carried.
494th AMENDMENT TO THE
GRANT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
October 7, 2014
Fortney, Josh
WHEREAS, a petition for map amendment was filed and a public hearing was held by the Grant County
Conservation, Sanitation 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 Conservation, Sanitation 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 as 4ac. more or
less to
Agricultural A-2
A tract of land located in the Southwest quarter (SW ¼) of the Northeast quarter (NE ¼) of Section 26
T1N R2W of the 4th P.M., Grant County, Wisconsin, described as follows:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of said forty;
Thence South 36.00’;
Thence North 54º 26’ East 609.08’ along the centerline of Wisconsin State Trunk Highway #11;
3
Thence North 54º 16’ East 259.00’ along said centerline;
Thence South 34º 01’ East 178.60’ to the point of beginning;
Thence South 60º 35’ 02” West 181.07’;
Thence South 34º 07’ 58” East 50.00’;
Thence South 54º 19’ 02” West 74.00’;
Thence South 34º 07’ 58” East 229.34’;
Thence South 89º 37’ 57” East 283.08’;
Thence North 14º 41’ 06” East 348.58’;
Thence North 05º 31’ 34” West 144.77’;
Thence North 06º 44’ 24” East 251.15’ to a point in the centerline of Old Fairplay Road;
Thence South 83º 05’ 30” West 24.54’ along said centerline to a point on the Southerly right-of-way limit
of Wisconsin State Highway #11;
Thence South 54º 16’ 00” West 252.97’ along said Southerly right-of-way;
Thence South 34º 01’ 00” East 118.33’;
Thence South 54º 16’ 00” West 200.00’ to the point of beginning.
This parcel containing 4 ac. more or less, and is subject to any and all easements and right-of-way of
record and/or usage.
The undersigned hereby certify that this is subject to all recorded easements and foregoing map
amendment to the Grant County Zoning Ordinance was adopted on the 7th day of October, 2014.
/s/ Robert Keeney, County Board Chair /s/ Linda Gebhard, County Clerk
ATTEST: I, Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that the 494th Zoning Amendment for Josh
Fortney, Jamestown Township was approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting
held on October 7, 2014.
/s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk
Grants: Lynda Schweikert, Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Director requested approval for a grant
for the amount of $41,296.00 given out by the State Land Information Program for training and ortho
photos for the Real Property Office. No match to the county.
Gary Ranum, seconded by Patrick Schroeder, made a motion to approve this grant for Land Information.
Motion carried.
Jack Johnson, Chief Deputy Sheriff requested approval for the amount of $9,995.00 from AAA of
Wisconsin for a speed and message trailer, no match to the county.
John Patcle, seconded by Robert Scallon, made a motion to approve this grant request for Law
Enforcement. Motion carried.
2015 Budget: Nancy Scott, Finance Director presented the 2015 Budget proposal to the board for their
recommendation.
Don Splinter, seconded by Robert Scallon, made a motion to refer the proposed 2015 Budget back to the
Executive Committee for their recommendation. Motion carried.
Ordinance 67, Highway Ordinance: Dave Lambert, Highway Commissioner presented the ordinance to
the Board. The ordinance was recommended for passage by the Highway Committee.
4
Don Splinter, seconded by John Patcle, made a motion to approve the passage of Ordinance 67 To Opt-
In for Category B—IOHs to comply with the table of Statutory Weight Limits under Sec. 348.15 (3) (g).
Option E Opt-In for Category B—IOHs Pursuant to Sec. 348.15(9) (f) 2.a. to follow the Table of Statutory
Weight Limits under Sec. 348.15(3) (g) for Grant County. Motion carried.
Ordinance to Opt-In for Category B—IOHs to Comply with the Table of Statutory Weight
Limits under Sec. 348.15 (3) (g)
Ordinance No. 67
Option E Opt-In for Category B—IOHs Pursuant to Sec. 348.15(9) (f) 2.a. to follow the Table of
Statutory Weight Limits under Sec. 348.15(3) (g)
Effect of this Option E: Adoption of this ordinance pursuant to Sec. 348.15(9)(f)2.a. of Wis.
Statutes (as provided by 2013 Wis. Act 377) means that the governing body of a municipality or
county imposes on all highways or specified highways under its ju risdiction, the maximum
single axle limits and maximum gross vehicle weight limits as established in Sec. 348.15(3)(g) for
all Category B implements of husbandry as defined in Sec. 340.01(24)(a)1.b. (see Act 377). Sec.
348.15(9) (f) 1. provides that unless a municipality opts in by adopting a resolution or
ordinance, there is no weight limit per wheel, axle, or group of axles, on Category B implements
of husbandry as defined in Sec. 340.01(24)(a)1.b. However, the maximum gross weight vehicle
weight of 92,000 pounds applies to these described vehicles. All implements of husbandry are
required to comply with seasonal and special postings and any postings on highway bridges or
culverts under Sec. 349.16 of Wis. Statutes.
Whereas, 2013 Wis. Act 377 under Sec. 348.15(9) (f) 1. provides that there is no weight
limitation per wheel, axle, or group of axles for Category B implements of husbandry as defined
in Sec. 340.01(24)(a)1.b., but does apply gross vehicle weight limitations to these vehicles, and
Whereas, Wis. Stat, § 348.15(9) (f) 1. authorizes the municipality or county to require
compliance with axle weight limitations established under Sec. 348.15(3)(g) for Category B
implements of husbandry defined in Sec. 340.01(24)(a)1.b. on all highways under its
jurisdiction.
Now, therefore, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the County Highway Committee of Grant
County, that pursuant to Sec. 348.15(9 ) (f) of Wis. Statutes, all implements of husbandry
(including Category B implements of husbandry) defined in Sec. 340.01(24 ) (a) 1.b. may not
exceed the weight limits imposed by Chapter 348.15(3) (g) of Wis. Statutes.
Further, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED that to exceed the length and/or weight limitations on
highways under this jurisdiction a no-fee permit may be applied for from the municipal
jurisdiction.
Further, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED that pursuant to Sec. 348.27(19)(b)4m.a. in the event
an application for a no-fee permit is made for a Category B implement of husbandry as defined
in Sec. 340.01(24)(a)1.b., the municipal jurisdiction or county is required to provide an
approved alternate route, which may include highways that are not under this jurisdiction if
prior approval has been given by the jurisdiction over the alternate routes not under this
5
entity’s jurisdiction for operation of Category B implements of husbandry as defined in Sec.
340.01(24)(a)1.b.
Further, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED that this ordinance shall remain in effect until
rescinded by further action of the Committee.
Further, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED that a copy of this ordinance shall be provided to the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation to be posted on the state DOT website.
Adopted and approved this 11th day of September, 2014, by the County Highway Department.
/s/ Donald Splinter, Chair John Patcle, Vice Chair
/s/ Mark Stead, Secretary /s/ Vern Lewison
/s/ Grant Loy
Adopted and approved this 7th day of October, 2014, by the Grant County Board Supervisors.
BOARD OF SUPERVISERS BY:
/s/ Robert C. Keeney, County Chair
ATTEST: I, Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that Ordinance No. 67 has been
approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on October 7, 2014.
/s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk
Amendment to the ATV Ordinance: Dave Lambert, Highway Commission presented the ATV Trail
additions that have been approved by the Highway Committee and Traffic Safety Committee to be
added to Grant County Ordinance 65 originally passed on April 16, 2013.
County Trunk Highway VV, from Hwy 81 in Cassville, extending northwest to
Closing Dam Road.
County Trunk Highway VV, from Good-Nuf Hollow Road, extending northwest
to Duncan Road.
County Trunk Highway V, from Squirrel Hollow Road, extending west to the
Glen Haven Boat Landing within the Village of Glen Haven.
Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Dan Timmerman, made a motion to approve the new ATV trails and add
to Ordinance 65 for Grant County. Motion carried.
Resolution Promoting a Health in all Policies (HiAP) Framework to Guide Policymaking: Jeff Kindrai,
Health Department Director presented the resolution to the Board, and explained to the board that this
was a non binding resolution for the county.
Carol Beals, seconded by Dale Hood, made a motion to approve Resolution #06-14 for the Grant County
Health Department. Motion carried with four nay votes.
RESOLUTION #06-14
6
Resolution Promoting a Health in All Policies (HiAP) Framework to Guide Policymaking 1
WHEREAS, Health in All Policies (HiAP)1 is a systemic and sustained approach to taking into
account the impacts of public policies on health determinates and health systems across
sectors, at the levels the decisions are made, in political, legislative and administrative
processes, in order to realize health-related rights and to improve accountability for population
health and health equity.2 And
WHEREAS, the American Public Health Association has adopted a policy of Promoting Health
Impact Assessment to Achieve Health in All Policies3 and collaborated with multiple partners to
produce Health in All Policies: A Guide for State and Local Governments;4 and
WHEREAS, the Institute of Medicine recommended that federal, state, and local decision -
makers adopt a Health in All Policies approach;5 6 and
WHEREAS, Health in All Policies is reflected in both the National Prevention Strategy 7 work
across seventeen Federal departments, agencies and offices, and the Healthy People 20208
approach to social determinants of health; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of County and City Health Officials9 and the Association of
State and Territorial Health Officials10 all published materials describing, guiding and supporting
Health in All Polices approach and;
WHEREAS, the California Health in All Policies Task Force,11 the Texas Health in All Policies
Project,12 and the Minnesota Public Health Association13 have established websites including
resources such as reports, presentations, meeting agendas and minutes describing decisions
taken and examples of HiAP in action; and
WHEREAS, Health in All Policies has been promoted by the World Health Organization14 and
practiced more extensively in other parts of the world,15 with promising results in improving
health16 and
WHEREAS the Wisconsin State health plan, Healthiest Wisconsin 2020 which is a guide for
creating and improving health throughout the state of Wisconsin, states that, “[L]eaders can
consider the potential health impact of policy options, and can choose to implement policies
that improve the health of individuals.” 17 and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) has adopted the intersectoral
resolution, Supporting the use of Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) to guide policymaking,18
which includes health in policy decision making, and
WHEREAS, Public Health responsibilities in support of a Health in All Policies approach include:
• Understanding the political agendas and administrative imperatives of other sectors;
• Building the knowledge and evidence base of policy options and strategies;
• Assessing comparative health consequences of options within the policy development
process;
7
• Creating regular platforms for dialogue and problem solving with other sectors;
• Evaluating the effectiveness of intersectoral work and integrated policy making;
• Building capacity through better mechanisms, resources, agency support and skilled and
dedicated staff; and
• Working with other arms of government to achieve their goals; 19 and
WHEREAS, tactics to implement Health in All Policies include: clear mandates for intersectoral
collaboration, mediation across interests, accountability and transparency, stakeholder
participation, and practical projects to build partnerships and trust. Ultimately, health sectors
must learn to work in partnership with other sectors and jointly explore opportunities for
collaboration and innovation.20
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Grant County Board of Supervisors that the Grant
County Board hereby:
1. Supports reaching out to diverse partners and communities to advance a shared view
of health that crosses all levels and sectors of society to address the origins and the distribution
of the social determinants of health.
2. Supports the efforts of global, national, state, local and community partners in
learning about, sharing ideas, reaching agreement, and applying tools, concepts and principles
from a Health in All Policies framework to improve population health.
References:
1 Promoting a Health in All Policies (HiAP) Framework to Guide Policymaking, a
resolution approved by the Minnesota Public Health Association.
2 Consultation on the drafts of the “Health in All Policies Framework for Country Action”
and the Conference Statement of 8th Global Conference on Health Promotion. May 8, 2013
3 American Public Health Association. October 30, 2012. Policy statement #201210 -
Promoting Health Impact Assessment to Achieve Health in All Policies.
http://www.apha.org/advocacy/policy/policysearch/default.htm?id=1444
4 Rudolph, L. Caplan, J. Ben-Moshe, K., & Dillon, L. (2013). Health in All Policies: A Guide
for State and Local Governments. Washington, DC and Oakland, CA: American Public Health
Association and Public Health Institute.
5 IOM (Institute of Medicine). 2011. For the Public’s Health: Revitalizing Law and Policy
to Meet New Challenges. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
6 Rudolph, L., Caplan, J., Mitchell, C. Ben-Moshe, K., Dillon, L. Health in All Policies:
Improving Health Through Intersectional Collaboration. September 18, 2013.
http://iom.edu/~/media/Files/Perspectives-Files/2013/Discussion-Papers/BPH-HiAP.pdf
7 The National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy. June 2011. The National
Prevention Strategy: America’s Plan for Better Health and Wellness.
http://www.healthcare.gov/prevention/nphpphc/strategy/report.html
8 Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Objectives for 2020. July 26, 2010. Healthy People 2020: An opportunity to Address the Societal
Determinants of Health in the United States.
http://healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/overview.aspx?topicid=39.
8
9 National Association of County and City Health Officials. Health in All Policies (HiAP):
Frequently Asked Questions.
http://www.naccho.org/topics/environmental/HiAP/up laod/HiAp_FAWs-Finals-12.pdf
10 Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. Health in All Policies: Strategies
to Promote Innovative Leadership. http://astho.org/Programs/Prevention/Implementing-the-
National_prevention-Stretegy/HiAP-Toolkit/
11 http://sgc.ca.gov/hiap/
12 http://www.texashealthinstitute.org/texas-health-in-all-policies-project-t-hiapp.html
13 http://www.mpha.net/Default.aspx?pageId=1624363
14 Stahl, T. Wismar, M. Ollilia, E. Lahtinene, E. & Leppo, I. (Eds.). (2006). Health in All
Policies: Prospects and potentials. Finland: Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Finland,
European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies.
http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/109146/E89260.pdf
15 Harris, E., & Harris-Roxas, B. July 2010. Health in All Policies: a pathway for thinking
about our broader societal goals. Health in All Policies – Adelaide 2010 International Meeting.
Public Health Bulletin.7:2. 43-46. http://iom.edu/~/media/Files/Perspectives-
Files/2013/Discussion-Papers/BPH-HiAP.pdf
16 Melkas, T. Health in all policies as a priority in Finnish health policy: A case study on
national health policy development. Scand J Public Health. March 2013(41)3 -28.
http://sjp.sagepub.com/content/41/11_suppl.toc
17 http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/hw2020/
18 Wisconsin Public Health Association Resolution: Supporting the use of Health Impact
Assessments (HIAs) to guide policymaking. Retrieved on 12/4/13
http://www.wpha.org/docs/Resolutions/HIA-Section-Resolution---2011.
19 Adelaide Statement on Health in All Policies. WHO, Government of South Australia,
Adelaide 2010. http://sjp.sagepub.com/content/41/11_suppl.toc
20 Moua, V. Disparities Handout and testimony for the Prevention and Public Health
Panel Presentations to the Governor’s Task Force on Health Reform. May 14, 2012.
http://www.who.int/social_determinants/hiap_statement_who_sa_final.pdf
Presented and recommended for passage this 26TH day of August, 2014 by the Grant County
Board of Health of the Grant County Board of Supervisors.
/s/ Dwight Nelson, Chair /s/ Carol Beals
/s/ Daniel Timmerman /s/ Gary Ranum, Sec.
/s/ Mary K. Logeman
Presented and passed by the Grant County Board of Supervisors on October 7, 2014.
/s/ Robert C. Keeney, County Board Chair /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk
ATTEST: I, Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that Resolution #06-14 Promoting a Health
in all Policies (HiAP) Framework to Guide Policymaking was approved by the Grant County Board of
Supervisors at a meeting held on October 7, 2014.
/s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk
9
ADRC 85.20 Resolution: Lori Reid, ADRC Director presented two resolutions for ADRC
transportation assistance for the Grant County Board of Supervisors approval.
Resolution #07-14
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF GRANT COUNTY
WHEREAS, Section 85.20 (State Aid) 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 subsidized taxi transport ation service to residents of Grant and Iowa
County; and
WHEREAS, this body considers that the provision of subsidized taxi transportation
services would improve and promote the maintenance of human dignity and self -sufficiency of
Grant and Iowa County residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Grant County on
this 7th day of October, 2014, authorizes the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Grant
County to prepare and submit to the Wisconsin Department of Transportati on an application
for Public Transportation Operating Assistance during 201 5 under 85.20 of the Wisconsin
Statutes, in conformance with the requirements issued by that Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Grant County authorizes the
Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors to execute a contract with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation under 85.20 (State Aid) of the Wisconsin Statutes on behalf of
Grant County.
Recommended for passage this 17th day of September 2014 by the Aging & Disability
Resource Center - Grant County Committee.
/s/ Carrie Bell /s/ Mary Lou Bausch
/s/ Dave Janney /s/ Shirley Pink
/s/ Larry Wolf Jan Lintvedt
Linda Adrian /s/ Steve Wetter
/s/ Lester Jantzen
Presented and passed by the Grant County Board of Supervisors on October 7, 2014.
/s/ Robert Keeney, County Board Chair /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk
ATTEST: I Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that Resolution #07-14 was
approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on October 7, 2014.
/s/ Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk
Carol Beals, seconded by Larry Wolf, made a motion to approve Resolution #07-14 for ADRC.
Motion carried.
10
Resolution # 08-14
RESOLUTION RELATING TO AGING & DISABILABILTY RESOURCE CENTER
GRANT COUNTY
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 services 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 7th day of October, 2014 , authorizes the Aging and Disability Resource Center - Grant
County to prepare and submit to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation an application
for assistance during 2015 under Section 85.21 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 Statutes on behalf of Grant
County.
Recommended for passage this 17th day of September, 2014 by the Aging and Disability
Resource Center - Grant County Committee.
/s/ Carrie Bell /s/ Mary Lou Bausch
/s/ Dave Janney /s/ Shirley Pink
/s/ Larry Wolf Jan Lintvedt
Linda Adrian /s/ Steve Wetter
/s/ Lester Jantzen
Presented and passed by the Grant County Board of Supervisors on October 7, 2014.
/s/ Robert Keeney, County Board Chair /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk
ATTEST: I Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that Resolution #08-14 was
approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on October 7, 2014.
/s/ Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk
11
Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Robert Scallon, made a motion to approve Resolution #08-14
for ADRC. Motion carried.
Resolution Supporting State Funding for County 911 Services/One Designated Public Service
Answering Point Per County: Jack Johnson, Chief Deputy Sheriff, presented the resolution to
the board for approval.
RESOLUTION #09-14
SUPPORTING STATE FUNDING FOR COUNTY 911 SERVICES/ONE DESIGNATED PUBLIC SERVICE
ANSWERING POINT PER COUNTY
WHEREAS 911 emergency dispatch services are among the most vital services that counties
provide and Wisconsin residents expect the same level of excellent service throughout the
state, regardless of where their emergency occurs; and,
WHEREAS the state of Wisconsin in 2003 established a fee on all wireless phon es to fund grants
to counties to pay for enhanced 911 services, such as wireless call locating software and
equipment; and,
WHEREAS in 2009, the enhanced 911 grant program expired and, in its place, the Wisconsin
Counties Association and the state’s telecommunications providers advocated establishing a
permanent grant program to fund equipment purchases and training for employees of county -
designated Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), each county to designate one PSAP per
county by resolution, to be funded with a monthly fee of up to 75-cents on all devices capable
of dialing 911; and,
WHEREAS, instead of funding grants to county Public Safety Answering Points the Wisconsin
Legislature and the Governor in 2009 redirected the funding and established the 75-cent
monthly Police and Fire Protection Fee for all such devices and directed the revenue from the
fee to fund the county and municipal aid (shared revenue) account to meet other state financial
obligations; and,
WHEREAS without the intended state funding counties must rely almost entirely on property
taxes to pay for equipment, training, and consolidation of municipal and county 911 services
with many counties unable to upgrade needed equipment to receive texts, video, and still
photographs, to provide needed training to 911 system operators, and to foster further
consolidation of services; and,
WHEREAS eliminating the Police and Fire Protection Fee and restoring the funding for 911
without replacing the lost revenue would result in a roughly $50 million annual reduction in
shared revenue payments to municipalities and counties; and,
WHEREAS under current law each county must individually contract with a telecommunications
provider for telephone lines running into each county 911 center and counti es must depend on
a maximum 40-cent monthly fee on only landline telephones to pay telecommunications
providers for the cost of this service; and,
12
WHEREAS revenues from the 40 cent landline fee are declining due to the increased use of
cellular telephones and the fee is often insufficient to cover the cost of these services, thereby
requiring any difference to be paid for with property taxes;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Grant County Board of Supervisors hereby urges
the Wisconsin Legislature and Governor to support legislation and state budget action that
accomplishes all of the following goals:
Fully funds the County and Municipal Aid Program (shared revenue) with state General
Purpose Revenue, rather than the Police and Fire Protection Fee; and,
Establishes a technology-neutral fee on all cell phones, landline phones, and other
devices capable of dialing 911; and,
Uses the revenue from this fee to fund a grant program to pay for equipment purchases
and training for one Public Safety Answering Point (911 center) per county, as
designated by the county board of each county, and to develop financial incentives to
encourage consolidation of 911 services; and,
Provides a sustainable source of funding for costs associated with providing all
telephone lines (landline and cellular) into county Public Safety Answering Points.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to:
The WCA Board of Directors for consideration at the WCA Annual Business Meeting.
All other 71 Counties within the State of Wisconsin urging that all county officials
support the resolution to restore the funding for this vital public safety service.
The Governor of the State of Wisconsin and all Wisconsin State Legislators with a
constituency within Grant County
All of which is respectfully submitted this 8th day of September, 2014
Approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors on this day of the 7 th of October, 2014.
/s/ Robert Keeney, County Board Chair /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk
ATTEST: I Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that Resolution #09 -14 Supporting
State Funding for County 911 Services/One designated public service answering point per
County was approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on October
7, 2014.
/s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk
Larry Wolf, seconded by Lester Jantzen, made a motion to approve Resolution #09-14 for Law
Enforcement. Motion carried.
13
Livestock Claims: There were no claims submitted. There were questions regarding the
charges for the bill of August and September. They were tabled for October to be brought back
in the November Board Meeting.
Courthouse Renovation Update: Robert Keeney, Chair reported that because of the delay in
getting the rock from Utah the Courthouse project will be delayed into next year. The
contractor is hoping to have all the rock replaced by January. The water proofing will have to
be done in 2015 at ground level on the Courthouse. There are some rededication plans being
worked on when the project has been completed.
Strategic Planning Update: Todd Johnson, Extension Agent updated the board members on the
strategic plan for the county. He asked that each board member write down on a piece of
paper three priorities that they feel the county should be addressing regarding a 5 to 10 year
plan. Todd stated that all of their information would remain confidential.
Committee Reports:
Administrative Committee, Robert Keeney—Next meeting will be on October 30, 2014
at 9:00 a.m., the Supervisor Districts will have to be amended due to an annexation between
the City of Platteville and Town of Platteville. District 11, Dale Hood and District 12, Dwight
Nelson will be the two Districts that will be affected.
Extension/Fair, John Patcle—Working on 2015 Fair Schedule.
Conservation, Sanitation, and Zoning and Unified, Mark Stead—41 citations were issued
out of 93, 15 were dismissed due to compliance, 23 were fined and a new citation will be
issued, 3 were extended due to efforts to achieve compliance. SWRM Staff and Support
Reimbursement asking for $104,378 full amount allocated to Grant County. Farmland
Preservation Spot checks completed all for compliance by 2015.
Law Enforcement, Patrick Schroeder— All going smooth.
Orchard Manor, Patrick Schroeder—Still working on the 400 wing covered entrance.
Hidden Valley, Robert Scallon—last meeting was held in Cassville.
Veterans, Robert Scallon—Worked on 2015 budget, encouraged Board Members to
attend the Agent Orange presentation to be held in Richland Center. Veterans Service Office is
selling lady bug lawn ornaments out of old barn drinking cups for $40.00.
Library, Grant Loy—Library system joining CESA on deliveries working well.
Railroad, Gary Ranum—Rail Road and the SOR has opened a new line between Fitchburg
and Oregon to haul sand from Janesville to Oregon to make concrete.
14
ContinuUs, Gary Ranum—Reviewed their three business plan and budget, the State has
improved its capitation rate the amount they pay per individual keeping in line with the
expenses, so they will not operate on a deficient, they employee about 300 employees mostly
Social Workers and Nurse care managers.
ADRC Regional Board, Larry Wolf—Working on the study to improve the meal sites,
Regional Office is running ads to informing public that ADRC is not only for the elderly but can
benefit younger age groups.
Health, Dwight Nelson—The 2015 Budget was passed, Resolution for Community Health
assessments and improvements was passed, Resolution Promoting good Health in Policy
Making was passed, reminded members to get their flu shots.
Social Service, Carol Beals—No Social Service meeting to report.
Public Property/Technology, Carol Beals—Reviewed 2015 requests, addressed some
video conferencing issues at the Courthouse and talked about the Courthouse project.
Highway, Dave Lambert—gave the Highway road update.
Public Comments: Scott Martin had asked to speak regarding Grant County cab and bus driving
safety. He would like to see legislative mandates put into place to install protective safety
equipment in all cabs and buses used in Grant County. He wanted to enlist the help and
support of Grant County in this effort.
Adjournment: Mark Stead, seconded by John Patcle, made a motion to adjourn the meeting
pursuant to the next meeting on November 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Motion carried.