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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCty Bd May 16 20171 Grant County Board of Supervisors May 16, 2017 The Grant County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 264 on second floor of the Administration Building, Lancaster, WI pursuant to the adjournment of the April 18, 2017 meeting. Robert Keeney, County Board 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, May 16, 2017 Present Absent Excused Carol Beals X John Beinborn X Ronald Coppernoll X Roger Guthrie X Dale Hood X Lester Jantzen X Robert Keeney X Mike Lieurance X Grant Loy X Dwight Nelson X John Patcle X Gary Ranum X Patricia Reynolds X Robert Scallon X Donald Splinter X Mark Stead X Daniel Timmerman X The Clerk took the roll call resulting in 17 present, therefore a quorum was present. Agenda: Lester Jantzen, seconded by John Beinborn, made a motion to approve the amended agenda as posted. Motion carried. Minutes: Roger Guthrie, seconded by Pat Reynolds, made a motion to approve the minutes of April 18, 2017. Motion carried. Communications: Chair Keeney reminded the County Board Members to attend the Law Enforcement Memorial Program on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eckstein Building at the Fairground in Lancaster. Grant County Tourism Presentation: Kathy Kopp, Tim Jacobson, Darlene Mickelson, Denise Tolzmann, Daryle Fischer, and James Schneider were present for the presentation. The Tourism Council was 2 organized at the request of the Grant County Board of Supervisors in 1997. It is a volunteer organization which promotes the originality and beauty of Grant County, there motto, “We Grant You Serenity”. Some of their functions have been:  They produce 20,000 copies of the 2017 Grant County Travel Planner  They provide visitor information to the Grant County website www.grantcounty.org  They were awarded a Joint Marketing grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism worth $4,975. They will use the grant money to assist with research and analysis to create a long-range marketing, promotional and branding strategy for the county.  They maintain a strong social media presence on Facebook where community activities and events are showcased and promoted.  They continue to have one of the largest contingents that attended the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Milwaukee in March.  They attended the Tri-State Tourism Council Hospitality Breakfast in Dubuque during Tourism Week in May 2016.  The council received the annual “Bob Schink Friend of the Year” Award. Accounts payable Lean Project Presentation: Carrie Eastlick and Teresa Putchio presented their Lean Project they completed on the accounts payable process to the County Board Members. The finished policy will be implemented later July or August. Employee Recognition: None Appointment(s): Chair Robert Keeney asked for approval to appoint Carol Ann Hood from Platteville to serve on the Southwest Wisconsin Library Board for a three year continuing term. A motion was Dwight Nelson, seconded by Carol Beals to approve the appointment to the Southwest Wisconsin Library Board. Motion carried. Chair Robert Keeney asked for approval to appoint Vicki Hirsch to the ADRC of Southwest Wisconsin- Regional Board. A motion was made by Carol Beals, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the appointment to the ADRC of Southwest Wisconsin Regional Board. Motion carried. Chair Robert Keeney asked for approval to appoint two new members to serve on the LEPC Committee. Robert Callahan will replace Linda Adrian and Colleen Amenda will replace Sarah Brodt. John Beinborn, seconded by Ron Coppernoll, made a motion to approve the appointments of Robert Callahan and Colleen Amenda to serve on the LEPC Committee. Motion carried. Appoint Deputy Treasurer Carrie Eastlick to complete the term of Grant County Treasurer upon the retirement of the current Treasurer: Chair Robert Keeney asked for approval from the County Board of 3 Supervisors to appoint Deputy Treasurer, Carrie Eastlick to complete the term of Grant County Treasurer. Gary Ranum, seconded by Robert Scallon, made a motion to approve the appointment of Carry Eastlick to complete the un-expired term of Louise Ketterer, County Treasurer who will be retiring as of June 1, 2017. Motion carried. Grant(s): None Revolving Loan Application for KJ Cold Storage in Muscoda-Ron Brisbois, Economic Development: Ron presented a Revolving Loan Application for a 100,000 square foot cold storage warehouse in Muscoda Industrial Park for approval. The business will create 10 new full time positions, 6 will be in the warehouse and 4 will be truck drivers. They will receive $16.00 per hour in wage plus benefits and 50% health insurance. Collateral will include a mortgage lien on the building and property and a personal guarantee from the primary owner. The estimated total costs of the project are $10,350,000.00, average revenue per month the Revolving Loan Fund would be $11,000.00. Ron is asking for approval for a $100,000.00 for the loan. Gary Ranum, seconded by Patricia Reynolds, made a motion to approve the amount of $100,000.00 in a revolving loan for the Muscoda cold storage business. Motion carried. Resolution in Support of Retaining and Expanding Wisconsin’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers’ Dementia Care Specialist Program and Promoting the Work of the Dementia Friendly Coalition in Grant County: Lori Reid, ADRC Director presented the Resolution. Resolution #34-16 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF RETAINING AND EXPANDING WISCONSIN’S AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTERS’ DEMENTIA CARE SPECIALIST PROGRAM AND PROMOTING THE WORK OF THE DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COALITION IN GRANT COUNTY WHEREAS, in Wisconsin, it is estimated that 115,000 individuals age 65 and older are living with some form of clinically diagnosable dementia, and by 2040 that population is expected to grow to 240,000; and WHEREAS, in Grant County, it is estimated that 1,050 individuals are living with some form of clinically diagnosable dementia, and the care and treatment of persons with dementia is now being described as a public health emergency; and WHEREAS, 90% of people with dementia live in their home and 22% live alone; a diagnosis of dementia doesn’t mean a person has lost their dignity or their ability to remain in their home and part of the community; and 4 WHEREAS, Grant County has made a significant commitment to persons with dementia through the critical work of the Aging and Disability Research Center’s (ADRC’s) Dementia Care Specialist (DCS), and through the work of the Dementia Friendly Coalition. WHEREAS, the DCS and Dementia Friendly Coalition strive to improve the quality of life for all those affected, including people suffering from memory loss and their caregivers, while maintaining them in the community where they want to live and cost savings to taxpayers are realized; and WHEREAS, each day that an individual remains in the community, and outside of expensive publicly funded institutional care facilities, saves the taxpayers an estimated $161 per day or $58,925 annually, making the DCS program a wise and sound investment of public dollars; and WHEREAS, ADRC office located in Grant County has experienced a steady growth in contacts by customers, caregivers and professionals (there were 3621 contacts in 2016); and WHEREAS, the Governor’s proposed budget would eliminate funding for the DCS positions in 2017-2019, removing expertise and coalition support from the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Grant County Board of Supervisors respectfully requests that these critical programs and services be consistently available in Grant County and around the State of Wisconsin by having the state add Dementia Care Specialists funding to ADRC base allocations in the next proposed 2017-2019 biennial state budget. Approved By: Daniel Timmerman, ADRC Committee Member Date: May 10, 2017 Presented and approved for passage by the Grant County Board of Supervisors on this 16th day of May, 2017. /s/ Robert C. Keeney, Chair /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk ATTEST: I Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that Resolution #34-16 authorizing support to retaining and expanding Wisconsin’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers’ Dementia Care Specialist Program and promoting the work of the dementia friendly coalition in Grant County was approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on this 16th day of May, 2017. Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk A motion was made by Dan Timmerman, seconded by Robert Scallon, to approve Resolution 34-16 to support retaining and expanding Wisconsin’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers’ Dementia Care Specialist Program and promoting the work of the dementia friendly coalition in Grant County. Motion carried. Resolution Authorizing Participation in Public Funding for Snowmobile Trails: James Schneider, Extension Office presented the resolution to the Board. Before presenting the snowmobile resolution James thanked the Board for the approval for a DNR Grant they approved at the April County Board meeting, they submitted the application the morning of May 1st and received approval by the end of 5 that day. They received $3,500 which will be used to help build a canoe fishing pier and parking lot by the Friends of the Platt. The Snowmobile resolution must be renewed annually for funding for snowmobile trails. RESOLUTION NO. #35-16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC FUNDING FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAILS WHEREAS, Grant County is interested in sponsoring the maintaining, acquiring, insuring of the lands for public snowmobile trail use; and, WHEREAS, said public snowmobile trails are eligible for funds under s. 23.09(26), Stats.; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Grant County apply for funds under s 23.09(26) Stats., for such eligible maintenance, acquisition and insurance and hereby authorizes the Ag & Extension Committee of Grant County to act on behalf of Grant County to: Submit an application to the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for any financial aid that may be available; contact person will be the County Clerk and take necessary action to undertake, direct and complete the approved project. Presented and recommended for passage on this 15th day of May, 2017 By the Ag & Extension Committee of the Grant County Board of Supervisors, Lancaster, Wisconsin. /s/ Roger Guthrie, Chair /s/ John Patcle, Vice Chair /s/ Mark Stead, Secretary /s/ Mike Lieurance /s/ Grant Loy /s/ Dan Timmerman Presented and approved for passage by the Grant County Board of Supervisors on this 16th day of May, 2017. /s/ Robert C. Keeney, Chair /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk ATTEST: I Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that Resolution #35-16 authorizing participation in Public Funding for Snowmobile Trails was approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on this 16th day of May, 2017. Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk Resolution to Support for Recount Reform Bill—County Clerk: RESOLUTION NO. 36-16 TO THE HONORABLE, THE GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: After the general election, a candidate that lost by over 1.3 million votes and only received 1% of the total vote petitioned for and initiated a full statewide recount. The recount prevented clerks from attending to their regular duties and resulted in unanticipated expense. The Recount Reform Bill preserves the right to request a recount but limits them to the margin of error. Only “aggrieved parties” can petition for a recount. An aggrieved party is a candidate that is 6 within 1% of the winning candidate in an election with over 4,000 votes or within 40 votes in a race under 4,000 votes. The Recount Reform proposal also improves the recount process to ensure tax payers are not responsible for any unnecessary recount costs and protects Wisconsin Electoral College votes. Changes include: The Wisconsin Elections Commission will be reimbursed for any costs incurred in a recount; extends the time to submit recount costs from 30 to 45 days; shortens the recount petition deadline by two days to protect Wisconsin’s Electoral College votes; gives the county board of canvassers an additional day to begin their recount. The proposal does not affect Wisconsin’s free recount margin of 0.25%. This resolution supports the Recount Reform Bill. NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned members of the Executive Committee recommend adoption of the following resolution. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Grant County Board of Supervisors does support legislation to allow only aggrieved parties to petition for a recount to ensure tax payers are not responsible for any unnecessary recount costs. To allow the Wisconsin Elections Commission to be reimbursed for any costs incurred in a recount; extend the time to submit recount costs from 30 to 45 days; shorten the recount petition deadline by two days to protect Wisconsin’s Electoral College votes; give the county board of canvassers an additional day to begin their recount; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Grant County Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Grant County Board of Supervisors, all Wisconsin counties for distribution to Legislatures and Governors. Executive Committee Dated this 9th day of May, 2017. /s/ John Patcle, Chair /s/ Mark Stead, Vice Chair /s/ Don Splinter, Secretary /s/ Robert C. Keeney /s/ Mike Lieurance /s/ Gary Ranum John Beinborn Adopted and approved this 16th day of May, 2017, by the Grant County Board Supervisors. BOARD OF SUPERVISOR BY: Robert C. Keeney, County Board Chair ATTEST: I, Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that Resolution # 36-16 to support the Recount Reform Bill has been approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on this 16th day, of May, 2017. Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk A motion was made by Ron Coppernoll, seconded by Lester Jantzen, to approve Resolution 36-16 to support the Recount Reform Bill. Motion carried with John Beinborn and Carol Beals voting nay and Robert Scallon abstaining from the vote. 7 Resolution Requesting the Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Grant Program become an Ongoing Budgetary Line Item: Lynda Schweikert, Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Director presented the resolution. There was discussion with Ben Wood, Corporation Counsel to change some of the wording requested by Supervisor Carol Beals. RESOLUTION #37-16 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PRIVATE ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM GRANT PROGRAM BECOME AN ONGOING BUDGETARY LINE ITEM TO THE GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Governor Walker has proposed making the Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Grant program in his 2017-2019 proposed state budget a onetime appropriation; and WHEREAS, the Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Grant program provides grants to lower income property owners to assist with the repair or replacement of failing septic systems; and WHEREAS, failing septic systems may discharge untreated wastewater into either surface water or groundwater where it can contaminate drinking water supplies and otherwise expose people to disease bearing microorganisms; and WHEREAS, since its inception in 1978 the Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Grant program has assisted over 41,000 Wisconsin residents; and WHEREAS, since 2004 Grant County has assisted 580 residents for a total of $1,429,224 in grant awards, with replacing or repairing failing septic systems; and WHEREAS, eliminating the Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Grant increases the threat to public health and safety and environmental degradation because lower income property owners may not be able to pay for the cost of replacing a failing septic system without financial assistance; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Grant County Board of Supervisors requests they delete Governor Walker’s budget proposal that would shift the WI Fund Grant Program from an on- going appropriation to one-time appropriation. The Grant County Supervisors requests that the WI Fund Grant Program be appropriated until the POWTS inventory and maintenance is completed for all 72 counties. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to Governor Walker, the Joint Finance Committee of the Wisconsin Legislature, and the legislators for Grant County. Recommend Approval this 2nd day of May 2017, by the Grant County Conservation, Sanitation & Zoning Committee /s/ Dwight Nelson, Chair /s/ Mark Stead, Vice Chair /s/ Lester Janten, Secretary /s/ Roger Guthrie /s/ Grant Loy /s/ Dale Hood Absent Gabe Loeffelholz, FSA Rep 8 Grant County Board of Supervisors Dated this 16th day of May 2017 Robert C. Keeney, County Board Chair Attest: Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk A motion was made by Mark Stead, seconded by Dwight Nelson, made a motion to approve Resolution 37-16 requesting the private on site wastewater treatment system Grant program become an ongoing budgetary line item contingent on the changes being made by Corporation Counsel in the wording of the resolution. Motion carried. Comprehensive Plan Change: None Zoning Amendment: 536th Zoning Amendment: Justin Johnson, Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning presented the Zoning Amendment to the Board. All petitions were approved by the township boards and Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Committee. 536th AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE May 16th, 2017 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 (5) (e) 2. WHEREAS, a proof of publication and giving notice to each affected township clerk of such hearing is attached to this document. Chapter 59.69 (5) (e) 4 WHEREAS, the Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Committee now recommends to the Board of Supervisors of Grant County the adoption of the following map amendments. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Grant County Board of Supervisors does ordain as follows. That the Zoning District Map for Grant County will be amended to reflect the following: PETITION #17-06: Rezone request for Phillip Wyse, PIN: 050-00751-0000, to change the zoning classification from FP to A2, to allow for zoning district consistency with the adjacent two parcels that the landowner owns. This is for +/- 4.792 ac in the W ½ of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 25, T3N, R1W, in Platteville Township PETITION #17-08: Rezone request for Linda Reed, PIN: 038-00138-0000 & PIN: 038-00139-0010, to change the zoning classification from FP to A2, to allow for the use of a non-farm residence. This is for +/- 31.1 ac in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 14, T6N, R4W, in Mount Hope Township Adopted by the Grant County Board of Supervisors this 16th day of May, 2017 /s/ Robert Keeney, County Board Chairman Attest: /s/ Linda Gebhard, County Clerk 9 A motion was by Mark Stead, seconded by Lester Jantzen, to approve the 536th Zoning Amendment including Petition 17-06 Phillip Wyse, Platteville Township and Petition 17-08 Linda Reed, Mount Hope Township. Motion carried. Dog Claim(s): Grant County Humane Society: Roger Guthrie explained to the Board that the Ag and Extension Committee did approve to pay the $675.00 for the 5 dogs that were brought to the Humane Society. However; the committee did not feel the Humane Society was properly reporting the stray dog information to the County as they had promised. We were supposed to receive a record of what deputy brought in the dog and from where, their bills are still being printed under the Lancaster Vet Clinic title, and the bills never reflect the payments made by the County. They agreed to pay the bill owed but want a letter sent with the payment stating their concerns. Roger Guthrie, seconded by Grant Loy, made a motion to pay the $675.00 owed for the 5 stray dogs taken to the Humane Society, but to include a letter stating the following concerns:  Bills should be printed as the Grant County Humane Society title,  Bills should reflect the payments made,  A list should include the deputy’s name who brought in the dog and from where in the County. Motion carried, with one nay vote. Proposed Jail/SO/EM/SS/ADRC Building Project Update: Brad Bierman, EPIC updated the committee on the process. The 50% plans were reviewed in April with Potter and Lawson. The 90% plans will be due for all consultants to have their information to Potter and Lawson on May 18, 2017. EPIC will meet with Potter and Lawson in Madison on May 19, 2017 to do a page turn review, which gives them a week to complete the plans to go out for bids on May 30 until June 22, 2017. There will be a total of 23 bid packages; Brad described each package and their contents to the Board. The bids will be opened on June 22 in the County Board Room, EPIC will then qualify the bids; at the July County Board Meeting the bids would go before the County Board of Supervisors. On June 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. there will be a pre-bid meeting so all potential vendors can come and look over the prints and make sure they understand what is involved in their bid packets. Brad anticipated some of the bid packages could be combined by the participating bidding companies. The pre bid meeting is where they can ask their questions or voice their concerns regarding the bid packages. EPIC has been meeting with all the consultants; they have been out recruiting potential bidders for all the categories needed. Brad feels the process was going very well. Feedback from potential bidders, show a lot of interest in this project. Brad is hoping to have a number of bidders for each category. Brad indicated at this point he has been somewhat conservative on his costs. He explained as long as the contingency amount is used only for construction it is adequate, if the County is thinking about adding many things than it may be a little light. The challenge will be to have the facility fully enclosed before the first frost. Brad feels they are in the home stretch now; all the components have been finalized as to color and product to be installed. The final cost of the bidding packages were: 10 Subtotal of packages $21,075,000 Construction Management fee $750,000 Construction Contingency $500,000 Architectural fees $1,418,000 Total cost $23,743,000 Carol Beals asked if EPIC was figuring to do time and materials on all the packages. Brad stated yes, that is how they set the packages up. Each bidder will have to follow the specs that Potter and Lawson have designated for the facility. These spec stipulations will be included in the specification manual that will be handed out to all bidders. Discussion/possible action on optional drop off canopy for proposed facility: Robert Keeney brought up the drop off canopy that had been taken out of the previous plans in order to save some cost which was a saving of $158,000.00. They first thought the County could add the canopy back in as an “add alternate bid”. Potter and Lawson indicated they would need additional fees to add the canopy back in the plans. The additional cost for the design work to include in the prints now would be $3,660.00. Brad suggested because this is a want item and not a need items, he felt spending the $3,660.00 to have the canopy design included in the plan now would be beneficial for the county in the future. The canopy would not have to be built at this time but the design would be there to add later. A motion was made by Carol Beals, seconded by John Beinborn, to add the drop off canopy back into the plans for the Social Service/ADRC portion of the new facility. Discussion followed the motion. This canopy is not projected to be as big as the new Orchard Manor canopy that is being built. And Brad Bierman did not think this canopy was attached to the structure; there may be some overlapping roofs that keep it dry under the canopy. Fred Naatz, Social Service Director and Lori Reid, ADRC Director is in favor of adding the canopy back into the plans. Brad Bierman stated in his opinion if the County sees the value in having a canopy they should go ahead and add the design as an add alternate. He questioned the original stated cost as being a little high. Brad stated, by adding the canopy as an add alternate into the plan design, it will be included in the bid packages for consideration. Once bid on, all the components can be considered to establish the actual cost of the canopy. At that time, if the County decides the item is cost effective and they want the canopy, it can be built. If they feel the cost is too high it can be cut in order to save some cost. Robert Keeney restated the motion. A motion was made by Carol Beals, seconded by John Beinborn, to have Potter Lawson create the documentation for an add alternate canopy in the new facility plans and include the design plan in the bid packages. Once the bidding process has been completed and the cost of the canopy has been established, the decision to build the canopy or not can be made at that time by the County. A roll call vote was called for. A “Yes” vote will signify to create the documentation, a “No” vote will signify not to create the documentation. 11 DATE: May 16, 2017 QUESTION: Add design plans for the canopy as an add alternate on the Law Enforcement/Social Services/ADRC new facility project. YES NO ABSENT 1. GARY RANUM X 2. GRANT LOY X 3. ROBERT SCALLON X 4. ROBERT KEENEY X 5. ROGER GUTHRIE X 6. JOHN PATCLE X 7. PATRICIA REYNOLDS X 8. RONALD COPPERNOLL X 9. MIKE LIEURANCE X 10. MARK STEAD X 11. DALE HOOD X 12. DWIGHT NELSON X 13. CAROL BEALS X 14. LESTER JANTZEN X 15. JOHN BEINBORN X 16. DONALD SPLINTER X 17. DANIEL TIMMERMAN X Roll call vote was taken by the County Clerk, resulting in 11 yes votes, 6 no votes, therefore motion carried. Committee Reports: Orchard Manor, John Patcle-- Canopy is almost competed at Orchard Manor. Executive, John Patcle— the committee recommended for passage the appointment of Carrie Eastlick to take over the Grant County Treasurer un-expired term. Unified Community Services, Mark Stead—recruiting for two position, substance abuse program and community support program. Southwest CAP, Ron Coppernoll—just received another grant for just over one million dollars to help expand Head Start Program services to this area Library, Pat Reynolds—posted for a new Director the Southwest Library System on April 25th. Ag and Extension/Fair Committee-Roger Guthrie— 2017 Fair plans are moving along very well. 12 Hidden Valley, Robert Scallon— May 17th Hidden Valley meeting will be held in Richland Center, their 40th Anniversary. Hidden Valley needs the new ATV/UTV and snowmobile trail maps. Veterans, Robert Scallon—interviewed three for Tim Murphy’s job, Ken McAndrew received the job, and Andrew Knapp took Ken’s position. . Railroad, Gary Ranum—Prairie du Chien subline is being worked on with welded rail, expected to be completed this summer, Spring Green Bridge making good progress hope to have completed by the end of July. There is a tour being planned from Oregon to Baraboo line. Health, Grant Loy—discussed training policies for Home Health and Hospice Care; voluntary wellness screening will be available for all employees in June. June 27th will be the next meeting. Law Enforcement, Gary Ranum—took an Annual tour of the Law Enforcement facility and had a 911 demonstration of the new system. Steve Braun reviewed the Regional Hazardous Materials Team Contract which is at the State now, should be getting a copy to approve at the next County Board Meeting. Wisconsin Southern Railroad, Mike Lieurance—Third quarter was very strong, 14 positions are open at this time Social Services, Dale Hood—No meeting. Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning, Dwight Nelson— worked on Zoning Amendments; Lynda is working on a tour, met at the campground to discuss issues with the township. Public Property/Technology, Carol Beals—working on getting the flag up, will meet next Wednesday. Economic Development, John Beinborn—will meet on the 24th in Livingston. Highway, Don Splinter—gave the highway report; some of the employees have been working on a Lean project. Two positions open at this time. Adjournment: John Patcle, seconded by Grant Loy made a motion to adjourn the meeting pursuant to the next meeting on June 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Motion carried, with two nay votes.