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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCty Bd July 21 20201 Grant County Board of Supervisors July 21, 2020 The Grant County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Ag and Extension Building, South Room, 916 East Elm Street, Lancaster, WI 53813 pursuant to the adjournment of the June 16, 2020 meeting. While the Organizational Meeting of the Grant County Board of Supervisors is considered an “Essential Government Operation” pursuant to the State’s Safer at Home Order, the meeting will be offered with the option to participate via Zoom meeting. Live participation in this meeting will be limited to Grant County Board Supervisors, County Clerk, and Corporation Counsel. Social distancing and other safety precautions associated with COVID-19 protocol will be followed. To Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81396365070 Meeting ID: 813 9636 5070 Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Consideration will be given and/or action taken on any or all of the following items: 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, July 21, 2020 Present Absent Excused Carol Beals (ZOOM) X John Beinborn X Gregory Fry (ZOOM) X Roger Guthrie X Dale Hood X Lester Jantzen X Robert Keeney (ZOOM) X Mike Lieurance X Dwight Nelson (ZOOM) X Gary Northouse X John Patcle X Gary Ranum X Robert Scallon X Patrick Schroeder X Donald Splinter X Mark Stead X Porter Wagner X 2 Roll Call was taken by the County Clerk resulting in 16 present, 4 participating on ZOOM and 12 in person and 1 excused. Therefore, a quorum was present. There were 66 Participants who joined the Grant County Board of Supervisor Meeting via ZOOM; there were a few unidentified telephone numbers participating, the identified Participants are listed below: 1. Dave Lambert, Highway Commissioner 2. Garry Pluemer, Maintenance 3. Dave Timmerman, Herald Independent 4. Amy Olson, Fair 5. Carrie Eastlick, Treasurer 6. Jack Johnson, Chief Deputy Sheriff 7. Jeff Kindrai, Health Director 8. Lynda Schweikert, Conservation, Sanitation, Zoning 9. Carrie Kersteins, Child Support 10. Amanda Degenhardt, Finance Director 11. James Schneider, Extension Office 12. Joyce Roling, Personnel 13. Fred Naatz, Social Services 14. Justin Johnson, Conservation, Sanitation, Zoning 15. Tonya White, Emergency Management 16. Shane Drinkwater, IT 17. Lori Reid, ADRC 18. Tina McDonald, Clerk of Court 19. Kevin Norin 20. Darla BanFi 21. Raymond BanFi 22. Donna Swanson 23. Charlie Draheim 24. Jason Deshub 25. Justice William Kelly 26. Lona Caywood 27. Laura Hoffman 28. Heidi Dyas-McBeth 29. William McBeth 30. Kevin Millard, LaCrosse Radio Station 31. Gary Munson 32. Ann Dolan 33. Mary Kay Hoppenjohn 34. Joyce Vos 35. Joan Riedle 36. Angie Mitchell 37. Myron Tranel 38. Deborah Draheim 39. Liz Himeral 40. Mary Ann Schultz 41. Louanna Dolman 42. Katherine Caywood 3 43. Steve McCarthey 44. JAC 45. Elijah Caywood 46. Bennett Goldstein, TH Media 47. Adam Rezenski 48. Jennifer Miller 49. Adina Vesperman 50. Alex Austin 51. David Varnum, City of Lancaster 52. Andew Taylor 53. Carol Schwartz, Orchard Manor 54. Steve Braun, Emergency Management 55. Gloria Belkin 56. Josh Verbate Approval of Agenda: Porter Wagner, seconded by Patrick Schroeder, made a motion to approve the agenda with one change, since the Census Presenter was not in attendance; the COVID19 update by Jeff Kindrai was moved to item 7 from 17. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes: John Beinborn, seconded by Mike Lieurance, made a motion to approve the minutes of June 16, 2020 as presented. Motion carried. COVID-19 Update, discussion, and possible action: Jeff Kindrai, Health Director gave the COVID19 update to the County Board for Grant County. Since the beginning of March, the Health Department has received 1141 reported cases relating to COVID. Currently there are 254 positive of which 165 have recovered, 26 probable, 14 deaths and 1075 contacts that needed to be followed up on. In Grant County the hospitalizing rate for COVID cases is 7%. They are still encouraging social distancing and wearing a clean mask. There is a scheduled testing at the Cuba City, Muscoda, and Lancaster in conjunction with Emergency Management and National Guard. Grant County is encouraging to continue social distancing and wear clean masks. Communications: Chair Keeney shared the 2021 Budget Guidelines to the Board discussed in the Executive Committee meeting.  Salaries & Wages - budget for a 1% increase on January 1 and another 1% increase on July 1 (same as 2020) ATB. The Staffing worksheets will be emailed to you no later than Friday, July 24.  Retirement rates remain at 6.75% for general and increase 0.10% for Protective to 11.75%.  Health Insurance - assume an 8% increase at this time.  Beginning July 14, 2020; no new positions are to be created and this extends through 2021.  Rough estimates show we’re looking at a roughly $800/$900K shortfall so please be mindful of this when preparing your budgets. Employee Recognition(s): None Appointment(s): Chair Keeney asked for approval to reappoint Arnold Rawson to serve another three year term on the Aging and Disability Resource Committee. 4 A motion was made by Mark Stead, seconded by Porter Wagner to approve the appointment of Arnold Rawson to the ADRC Board. Motion carried. Grants: Chief Deputy Sheriff Jack Johnson asked for permission to apply for Highway Safety Collapsible cones from AAA WI. The Funding period is from July 1, 2020 to December 1, 2020 for an amount of $1665.62, no In kind match or match to the County. A motion was made by Porter Wagner, seconded by John Beinborn, to approve the request for Law Enforcement of $1,665.62 for collapsible safety cones. Motion carried. Resolution Department of Natural Resourced WI Assessment money (WAM) – Contractor Services Award: Carrie Eastlick, Treasurer presented the resolution to the Board for approval. The resolution was recommended for approval by the Executive Committee. The resolution is a stipulation needed by the Department of Natural Recourses in order to receive money from the WAM Program to finish up the clean up on property that is in the Counties possession. There is a vacated building on the property, the soil is contaminated and a new well may need to be drilled so further water testing is needed. There will be no fiscal impact to the County. A motion was made by Gary Ranum, seconded by Mike Lieurance to approve Resolution 03-20 Department of Natural resources Wisconsin Assessment Money (WAM) – Contractor Services Award. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 03-20 Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Assessment Money (WAM) - Contractor Services Award Resolution of Grant County A RESOLUTION authorizing the submittal of an award application for the 132 E Maple Street, Lancaster, WI property by the County Treasurer for WAM Contractor Services. WHEREAS, Grant County recognizes that the environmental assessment of brownfields is an important part of protecting Wisconsin’s resources; and WHEREAS, the Grant County will allow employees from the Department of Natural Resources access to inspect the award site or facility and award records; and IT IS, THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT: The Grant County Board requests services and assistance available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under the WAM Contractor Services Award program and will comply with state and federal rules for the program; and HEREBY AUTHORIZES the County Treasurer to act on the behalf of the Grant County Board to: submit an application to the State of Wisconsin for contractor services under the WAM program, sign documents, and take necessary action to comply with approved award activities. 5 Adopted this 21st day of July, 2020 By a vote of: 16 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstain BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BY: /S/ Robert C. Keeney, County Board Chair 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 July 21st, 2020. /s/Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk Resolution: Authorizing the County Treasurer to Quit Claim: Carrie Eastlick, Treasurer presented the resolution to the Board for approval. The resolution was recommended for approval by the Executive Committee. A motion was made by Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Lester Jantzen, to approve the Resolution to Quit Claim to the former owner, Robin G. & Sonya K. Groom; taxes have been paid in full. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 04-20 The Grant County Board of Supervisors herein authorizes the Grant County Treasurer to Quit Claim to the former owner, Robin G & Sonya K Groom, the following described piece or parcel of land, lying and being situated in the County of Grant, to-wit: TAX KEY PARCEL NUMBER(S): 020-00668-0010, 020-00682-0000, 020-00683-0010, 020-00684-0010 Property Address: 5465 Oak Rd Said property had been acquired by Grant County by means of a Tax Deed (Exhibit 1) as referenced in Ordinance # 39 (Exhibit 2). As outlined under Grant County Ordinance Section 242 -3, Repurchase option, subsections A and B have been satisfied with Sonya K Groom having paid to the Grant County Treasurer all delinquent taxes, accumulated interest charges and all costs incurred by Grant County in proceedings necessary to obtain and file the tax deed in the amount of $9,989.43. Therefore, the Grant County Board of Supervisors exercises the repurchase option as listed in Section 242-3 of the Grant County Code. Accepted and approved this 21st day of July, 2020, 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 this resolution was adopted by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on July 21st, 2020. /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk Sale of tax deed parcels: Carrie Eastlick, Treasurer presented the tax deed parcels to the Board for approval. The sale was recommended for approval by the Executive Committee. 6 A motion was made by Mark Stead, seconded by Gary Ranum, to approve the following sale of the tax deed parcels. Motion carried unanimously. PARCELS ADDRESS MUNICIPALITY TAX PAYER YEARS BID BIDDER 108-00266-0000/112 S. East Street/Village of Blue River / Kevin Duve /2016-2019 /$15,030.00/ Matt Russell Childs 172-00143-0000 172-00144-0000/107 N. Main St. / Village of Potosi / Dennis Sharkey/ 2012-2019/ $15,580.00/ Village of Potosi Second Amendment Rights Resolution: Chair Keeney opened up the discussion regarding the Second Amendment Rights Resolution. He reiterated that the following directive was stated in the Grant County Board of Supervisor Agenda upon publication on the procedure going to be used to address this Second Amendment Rights Resolution. “The Grant County Board of Supervisors will meet at 10:00 a.m. , Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in the South Room of the Youth and Agriculture Building at 916 East Elm Street, Lancaster, WI, pursuant to the adjournment of the June 16, 2020 County Board Meeting. While meetings of the Grant County Board of Supervisors are considered an “Essential Government Operation” pursuant to the State’s Safer at Home Order, the meeting will be offered with the o ption to participate via Zoom meeting. Live participation in this meeting will be limited to Grant County Board Supervisors, County Clerk, and Corporation Counsel. Social distancing and other safety precautions associated with COVID-19 protocol will be followed. Guidelines for Participation in Second Amendment Resolution Discussion All public comment/participation on the matter will be via Zoom in accordance with the Grant County’s ongoing policy of essential meeting participation as stated above. We understand that this is a sensitive issue. Both views on the subject will be allowed time to present. To avoid interruption during the presentations, all other Zoom participants will be muted. Upon reaching the agenda item 15. Second Amendment Rights Resolution, the Board will allow a presentation on the Resolution for a maximum of 6 minutes. Opposition to the Resolution will be given up to 6 minutes to voice their opinions. Non-County Board persons shall not be allowed to address the Board unless a Board member has first requested permission for such person to speak. Anyone allowed to speak per this Grant County Board of Supervisors rule will be limited to 2 minutes and shall address the Board as a whole with comments germane to the agenda item.” Chair Keeney gave Kevin Norin permission to address the issue. He spoke in favor of making Grant County the 13 Wisconsin County to pass a resolution affirming our natural rights as protected by our National and State Constitution. The oath has sworn to uphold those rights by every Law Enforcement, our Military, and Elected Officials which in their opinion includes the County Board of Supervisors. The resolution he stated is a simple statement that our rights will continue to be protected from those who would like to take those rights away. They feel the resolution is pro police resolution, it provides support from the Elected Official to all Law Enforcement to uphold to their integrity in doing the right thing. They feel it is a pro bill of right resolution, in our legal system you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Your property cannot be seized without probable cause. They don’t feel it is right to have our fire arms seized and have to go to district court to try and get them back. They feel this resolution’s main purpose is to prohibit “Red Flag” type laws from being enacted. Red flag laws give the government the ability to temporarily remove a firearm from a person’s 7 possession if that person has been deemed a threat to himself or herself or to another person. They feel this is the opposite in how it is supposed to work. They feel this is a mental health resolution. He quoted Chapter 51, in handling a person who is in crisis you deal with the person not the objects they are possess. If the decision is made to put the person into custody, you deal with the person getting them the help they need, not taking his possessions. Under the “red flag law” there is a much lower legal standard used in taking someone possession. There have been many efforts by past governors and our current governor to pass legislation to restrict the rights of law abiding citizens. Some succeeded others have failed. This will continue to happen in their opinion. They reached out to the County to pass the resolution by a simple majority vote. Chair Keeney gave Myron Tranel permission to address the Board in opposition. They are not against the 2nd Amendment, many of them own their own guns, but they feel there is a place for reasonable and constitutional laws and legal processes by which our government should engage in the review of these guns. They are confused why the County Board should be involved because they are a non-partisan body who has a duty to represent the needs of the entire county, not just certain interest groups. They feel this type of statement should not be given by the Grant County Board of Supervisors as it expresses the opinion of only a small percentage of Grant County citizens. They feel this resolution is non-binding symbolic statement that has no power to change on how this county functions. There is also a danger that it may cause confusion as to what State and Federal gun laws are in effect in our county. He quoted the 2019 Marquette County Law School Poll, stating statistics the polls found. They feel this resolution is an oppositional statement to potential laws that may not be in agreement with a majority of its constituents. He quoted the following statement in the resolution “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Grant County Board hereby opposes any Executive or Legislative action under consideration by the Governor and/or the Wisconsin State Legislature, which would abrogate, diminishes or in any way infringe upon the Second Amendment Rights of the citizens of Grant County, which if implemented would ban or impose additional regulations regarding the possession of and use of any firearms, firearm accessories, magazines, and ammunition employed by the individual citizens of Grant County for their personal defense of life, liberty and property.” They questioned if the County really does not support any law relating to gun control. They also wanted to point out that the County does not have the responsibility to oppose laws nor the authority; this is up to the courts. He quotes a United States Supreme Court Case DC VS Heller. They feel the resolution is not reflective of the majority and does not follow the proper procedure in how laws are passed and enforced, until they are declared unconstitutional by the judicial branch or are repealed by a ballot initiative. They are asking the Board to reject this resolution in favor in engaging in a bill by bill discussion of any actual legislation when and if it is appropriate for the benefit of our County, and in the benefit of the broadest range of all community members. Chair Keeney stated the next step in this issue. Non-County Board persons shall be allowed to address the Board in order to rebut comments made by either group if they have the permission of the Board of Supervisors. Justice William Kelley, who addressed the Board as being in favor of passing the resolution, asked permission to address the Board. Chair Keeney asked the Board if there were any members who wished to hear rebuttal statements. Patrick Schroeder stated he would like to hear those statements, all other Board Members agreed. Carol Beals asked if this would also be the case with the second group who has opposition to the resolution. It was agreed to let both groups give their rebuttal statements. Justice William Kelley addressed the Board starting off by questioning some of the information Myron Tranel gave regarding the Marquette County Law School Poll. There were actually two polls done, and in both results it was conclusive in the end that there would be no reduction of gun violence if any changes stated were made. Regarding back ground checks and prohibition, he stated through the 18USC section 922 there is a full list of item that dealer, manufacturers, fire arm owners have to comply with. Statutes are in place to control what is going on with our fire arms so once a person is taken in under this section, that subjects them to all restrictions under that Section. 8 Donna Swanson was given permission to speak; she is opposed to this resolution. She feels the resolution is broadly stated to oppose any future gun legislation that may be perceived or interpreted to infringe on the rights of individuals to own guns. It is built on the fear for many gun owners that the government is coming to take away their guns. In our democracy we have a system which allows for discussion and debate of proposed legislation. Proposed bills have specific merits and boundaries, when we have those then is the time to voice opposition, or support or suggest changes. This Resolution has no power to impact or make any changes in the lives of Grant County citizens, it’s merely a tool that is being used by a group trying to push their agenda and fears and the Board should not allow themselves to be part of it. She asked the Board to vote no against the resolution. Chair Keeney asked the Board Members if they were aware of any one else who was in favor of the resolution who had their permission to speak. Kevin Norin indicated he would like to speak, but since he had already had a chance to speak, Chair Keeney questioned if this was acceptable to the Board. Patrick Schroeder stated he would be in favor to let Kevin Norin speak again. This was questioned by Carol Beals. She felt if the Board was going to give the citizens more chances to speak than just once, this was a change in the rules that were set at the beginning of the meeting, she requested Ben Woods, Corporation Counsels input. Ben stated the rules had been established prior to the meeting and we should stick with them. Kevin Norin rescinded his request and Patrick Schroeder did the same. Patrick Schroeder posed a question to Chair Keeney, asking how many people was each County Board Supervisor allowed to give permission to speak; he questioned if one Supervisor had 10 people laid out to speak that would be granted. Chair Keeney stated that was his understanding at the beginning, but each person should only have one chance to speak not multiple times. Patrick Schroder stated that Justice William Kelley spoke in Kevin Norin’s allotted time in the rebuttal so it could be said the Patrick Schroeder gave Justice William Kelley permission to speak, question posed, “Did Kevin speak or Justice William Kelley”? Ben Wood, Corporation Counsel stated that during the public comment for this issue, both Kevin Norin and Justice William Kelley got their chance to speak. Carol Beals stated that all the citizens interested in speaking should have gotten permission for a Board Member and those names should have been submitted to the County Board Chair prior to the meeting. Chair Keeney stated his understanding was both groups would get their time to speak and then get their rebuttal time. Patrick Schroeder then proceeded to make a motion to approve the resolution. Lester Jantzen made the second. Chair Keeney than address the issue at hand, there were conversations prior to the meeting including Kevin Norin, Donna Swanson, Ben Wood, Chair Keeney and others regarding the rules, both groups would get equal time to speak alternating back and forth between both sides. Chair Keeney stated at that time all parties were in agreement. Both parties have been heard, there were more parties participating in the meeting who were against the resolution, therefore, the group who were for passing the resolution had no more parties that could speak. The Board Members were given a chance to speak. Carol Beals stated she had reached out to the Judges who stated this was a non-binding resolution therefore it would have no impact because nothing changes for or against this issue. She asked if a Judge could temporarily take fire arms away, a court may not order the surrender of a firearm without the person being afforded due process under the statutory provision. It is mandatory if a person is issued a domestic abuse or harassment injunction or conflicted of a felon or are judicated incompetent under the guardianship laws they lose their firearm rights. A person under a Mental Commitment also losses them under the Statutes, a County Ordinance would not alter those statutory mandates. So we are not taking away anyone’s right to own, possess, or carry as far as the fire arms go. 9 Carol went on to say, she has kept track of the opinions of the people who have called her, she had 52 in opposition, 8 in favor and 1 wants to push this to a referendum for the citizens to vote on. In Carol’s opinion, this issue should not be addressed on the County level, it is not a County Board decision, this is non-binding and none enforceable resolution, all of Grant County did not get the chance to vote on this issue, only 17 members of the County Board got the opportunity to vote. Porter Wagner, if it is non-binding why are so many people in on your side, all this is in his opinion is a resolution to move it forward to the State as a favorable recommendation. Porter wondered how many people have concealed carry. Carol stated that was an interesting question because the one person who has the most to gain is the one who is leading the charge has a business on the side and issues concealed weapon permits. Chair Keeney stepped in to get the conversations back to the issue at hand. Porter Wagner and Patrick Schroeder both stated they have received many calls on this issues; most being favorable. Patrick Schroeder went on to say, the callers who are against passing the resolution are mostly from Platteville, and he hopes the County is not being run by that one community. John Beinborn stated he has the opposite outcome from his callers with 31 against the resolution and 11 for it. John went on to say, he contacted Attorney Andy Phillips with Wisconsin Counties Association, Andy’s response was the Counties do not control any aspect in this issue, legislatively or making laws so they should not be involved. Representative Travis Tranel’s Office stated this resolution has a zero chance in getting approved on the State level; John questions, “Why is this issue even being discussed”? This sentiment was also shared by Greg Fry, he is not sure this is the right resolution, he is a gun owner, at this time he is not sure what if the best way to go on this. Dale Hood also stated he was not sure the County Board should be involved. However, the Red Flag issue does concern him. Chair Keeney reiterated the motion made by Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Lester Jantzen, to approve the resolution. Chair Keeney asked if anyone else would like to speak, hearing none; he called for the Roll Call Vote. ROLL CALL VOTE DATE: July 21, 2020 QUESTION: Second Amendment Rights YES NO EXCUSED 1. GARY RANUM X 2. GARY NORTHOUSE X 3. ROBERT SCALLON X 4. ROBERT KEENEY (ZOOM) X 5. ROGER GUTHRIE X 6. JOHN PATCLE X 7. GREGORY FRY (ZOOM) X 8. PATRICK SCHROEDER X 9. MIKE LIEURANCE X 10. MARK STEAD X 10 YES NO EXCUSED 11. DALE HOOD X 12. DWIGHT NELSON (ZOOM) X 13. CAROL BEALS (ZOOM) X 14. LESTER JANTZEN X 15. JOHN BEINBORN X 16. DONALD SPLINTER X 17. PORTER WAGNER X County Clerk took the roll call vote resulting in 14 Yes votes, 2 No votes and 1 Excused, therefore motion carried to adopt the resolution. Carol Beals asked to speak and wanted to make a public comment note. She asked that it be reflected in the minutes when the interest group goes to the public with this and publishes this on their face book group website they make sure it states this was not passed by a unanimous Yes decision, nor did it reflect all the citizens in Grant County; it only reflects 17 people that were given the opportunity to vote. RESOLUTION 05-20 Grant County Support for Second Amendment Rights WHEREAS, the unalienable Right of the People to Keep and Bear arms is guaranteed as an individual right under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and also under the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin, Article 1, Section 25 -- “the people have the right to keep and bear arms for security, defense, hunting, recreation or any other lawful purpose”; and WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Wisconsin, and all members of the Wisconsin State Legislature, each having been elected of their respective offices by the citizens of the State of Wisconsin, have each been duly sworn by their Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, all Grant County Board members, each having been elected to represent the People of Grant County, have each been duly sworn by their Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Grant County Board of Supervisors in session this 21st day of July, 2020 that the Grant County Board recognizes and reaffirms their individually sworn Oaths of Office to uphold the entirety of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin and we hereby urge the Governor and all members of the Wisconsin State Legislature to do likewise. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Grant County Board hereby opposes any Executive or Legislative action under consideration by the Governor and/or the Wisconsin State Legislature, which would abrogate, diminishes or in any way infringe upon the Second Amendment Rights of the citizens of Grant County, which if implemented would ban or impose additional regulations regarding the possession of and use of any firearms, firearm accessories, magazines, and ammunition employed by the individual citizens of Grant County for their personal defense of life, liberty and property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Grant County Board opposes any executive or legislative 11 action under consideration by the Governor and/ or the Wisconsin State Legislature, which would implement any firearms confiscation of “buy back” laws, implement any universal background checks or firearms owner ID requirements, or cause the establishment of a punitive tax on the purchase or possession of firearms, firearm accessories, magazines and ammunition. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Grant County Board opposes any executive or Legislative action under consideration by the Governor and/or the Wisconsin State Legislature, which would implement any type of “red flag law” which would abrogate, diminish, or in any way infringe upon the full legal rights of due process, as guaranteed to all citizens in Grant County. Adopted and recorded this 21st day of July, 2020. By: Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk By: Robert C. Keeney, County Board Chair Social Services Alternate Care in 2019: Fred Naatz, Social Services Director presented the information to the Board. Because Social Services had many more children they had to place in out of home care than anticipated because of the COVID19 Pandemic, they are experiencing a shortfall in their budget. This issue was not caused by any mishandling of budget money by Social Services; it is a result of the COVID19 Pandemic and increased issues due to child abuse, safety at home reasons and methamphetamine abuse. This was discussed by the Executive Committee and recommended for approval. Amanda Degenhardt, Finance gave the Board the Budget Information for the Fiscal Impact. Social Services Carry over as of 2018 $200,000.00 2020 Budgeted Amount for Child Alternate Care $550,000.00 Minus Actual amount spent to date $829,808.00 Amount needed to replenish account $ 79,808.00 A motion was made by Gary Ranum, seconded by John Beinborn, to approve taking the amount of $79,808.00 from the General Fund to balance the Child Alternate Care Budget for 2019. A roll call vote was called for. ROLL CALL VOTE DATE: July 21, 2020 QUESTION: Take $79,808.00 for the General Fund to balance the Child Alternate Care Budget YES NO EXCUSED 1. GARY RANUM X 2. GARY NORTHOUSE X 3. ROBERT SCALLON X 4. ROBERT KEENEY (ZOOM) X 5. ROGER GUTHRIE X 6. JOHN PATCLE X 7. GREGORY FRY (ZOOM) X 8. PATRICK SCHROEDER X 9. MIKE LIEURANCE X 10. MARK STEAD X 11. DALE HOOD X 12. DWIGHT NELSON (ZOOM) X 13. CAROL BEALS (ZOOM) X 14. LESTER JANTZEN X 12 YES NO EXCUSED 15. JOHN BEINBORN X 16. DONALD SPLINTER X 17. PORTER WAGNER X County Clerk took the roll call vote resulting in 16 Yes Votes and 1 absent. Therefore motion carried. Progress Report on Grant County Community Services Facility: Chair Keeney stated some of the terrazzo tile in the entryway needs to be replaced. The tile has been ordered, Garry would like to keep some on hand for future needs. There are some warranty issues that need to be addressed. Garry Pluemer, Maintenance Facility Manager has started some training in hot water hydronic systems and H-Vac Systems. The trainings will ensure that the Community Services Building Maintenance crew will be able to perform repairs and maintenance on all the systems in the facility which will save the County the cost of hiring contracted services. There is no cost to the County for the training process. Garry Pluemer, Maintenance, Dave Lambert, Highway, and Nate Dreckman, Sheriff have established the place a lighted sign for the facility will be placed on Highway 129. They moved the site to the other side of the driveway with the contemplation of widening the driveway in the future. The pile of rubble left from demolishing the 52 Building will be screened this week, there were some contaminated materials found, they have a plan to move forward and in August are hopeful the pile will be gone. Comprehensive Plan Change: None Zoning Amendment 568th: Justin Johnson presented the zoning amendment to the Board. The Town Boards and Conservation, Sanitation, Zoning Committee all recommended the amendment for approval. A motion was made by Gary Northouse, seconded by Lester Jantzen, to approve the 568th Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance including petitions 20-11 Rosaline & James Kretschman, Fennimore Township, Petition 20-12 Loran Montgomery, Harrison Township and Petition 20-13 Andrew Kieler, Platteville Township. Motion carried. 568th AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE July 21st, 2020 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: 13 PETITION #20-11: Rezone request for Rosaline & James Kretschman, PIN: 016-00822-0000, to change the zoning classification from Farmland Preservation to Agricultural-2, to allow for the use of a nonfarm residence. This is for +/- 1.85 ac in the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 36, T6N, R2W, in Fennimore Township PETITION #20-12: Rezone request for Loran Montgomery, PIN: 020-00422-0000, to change the zoning classification from Farmland Preservation to Agricultural-2, to allow for an addition on a non-farm residence. This is for +/- 23.77 ac in the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 17, T3N, R2W, in Harrison Township PETITION #20-13: Rezone request for Andrew Kieler, PIN: 050-00934-0000, to change the zoning classification from Farmland Preservation to Agricultural-2, to allow for the use of a nonfarm residence. This is for +/- 17.07 ac in the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 31, T3N, R1W, in Platteville Township Adopted by the Grant County Board of Supervisors this 21st day of July, 2020 /s/ Robert Keeney, County Board Chairman /s/ Attest: Linda Gebhard, County Clerk Dog Claim(s) Grant County Humane Society: Patrick Schroeder presented two dog claims from the Grant County Humane Society for approval. April 16, 2020 to April 25, 2020 three dogs for $465.00 and May 11, 2020 to June 16, 2020 four dogs for $620.00 for a total claim of $1,085.00. The claims were recommended for approval by the Ag and Extension Committee. A motion was made by Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Roger Guthrie, to approve the dog claims for $1,085.00 to be paid to the Grant County Humane Society. Motion carried. Adjournment: John Beinborn, seconded by Porter Wagner, made a motion to adjourn the meeting pursuant to the next meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Motion carried.