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Grant County Board of Supervisors
June 16, 2020
The Grant County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, June 16, 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 May 19, 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.
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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, June 16, 2020
Present Absent Excused
Carol Beals (ZOOM) X
John Beinborn (ZOOM) X
Gregory Fry (ZOOM) X
Roger Guthrie X
Dale Hood X
Lester Jantzen X
Robert Keeney X
Mike Lieurance X
Dwight Nelson (ZOOM) X
Gary Northouse (ZOOM) X
John Patcle X
Gary Ranum X
Robert Scallon X
Patrick Schroeder X
Donald Splinter X
Mark Stead X
Porter Wagner X
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Roll Call was taken by the County Clerk resulting in 17 present, 5 participating on ZOOM and 12 in
person. Therefore, a quorum was present.
Other Participants who joined the Grant County Board of Supervisor Meeting via ZOOM were as
follows:
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. Doug Wagen, Media
9. Lynda Schweikert, Conservation, Sanitation, Zoning
10. Deb Udelhoven
11. Carry Kersteins, Child Support
12. Amanda Degenhardt, Finance Director
13. James Schneider, Extension Office
14. Joyce Roling, Personnel
15. Fred Naatz, Social Services
16. Justin Johnson, Conservation, Sanitation, Zoning
17. Tonya White, Emergency Management
18. Shane Drinkwater, IT
19. Lori Reid, ADRC
Approval of Agenda: Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Don Splinter, made a motion to approve the
agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: Robert Scallon, seconded by Mark Stead, made a motion to approve the minutes
of May 19, 2020 with 3 corrections, page 18 correction of the spelling of Supervisor Patrick Schroeder,
page 19, change Highway nominations to Ag and Extension and page 6 strike the word “step”. Motion
carried.
Communications: Chair Keeney reported the county received communication from ITC Midwest; they
are starting up their pre-construction for the Cardinal Hickory Transmission Line. They gave notice they
will be out sometime in the next couple weeks to start the surveying.
Chair Keeney announced last week Governor Evers declared a Proclamation to recognize the Register of
Deeds. Congratulations were extended to Marilyn Pierce, Andrea Noethe, Susan Stohlmeyer and Laura
Damm.
Supervisor Patrick Schroeder made reference to including the A2 Resolution on the next County Board
Meeting.
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In the interest of keeping the County Board of Supervisor Meeting to a minimum, Chair Keeney asked if
anyone had anything they wanted to share regarding Committee Reports as that item was taken off the
agenda.
Mark Stead reported for the Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning that they had received DATCP SWRM
funding for staff and support the amount of $104,160.00 and Cost Sharing $56,620.00.
Patrick Schroeder reported that the Grant County 2020 Fair was officially been cancelled. Robert Scallon
also mentioned the Boscobel Firework Celebration has also been cancelled. Due to COVID19 many
community celebrations have been cancelled for 2020.
Employee Recognition(s): Chair Keeney presented certificates to the following employees for their
service to Grant County:
Deb Udelhofen for her 44 years of service in the Grant County Health Department. Deb was
present via ZOOM MEETING and extended a Thank you to Grant County.
Ruth Rotramel for her 34 years of service in Aging and Disability Resource Department.
Debbi Donald for her 37 years of service in Social Services Department.
Nancy Scott for her 21 years of service as the Finance Director and Social Service
Department.
Terry Hodgson for his 21 years of service at the Highway Department.
Best wishes were extended to all the retirees.
Appointment(s): Chair Keeney asked for approval for the following appointments:
Rob Bell to serve as a Disability Care Taker for the ADRC Board.
A motion was made by Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve the appointment of
Rob Bell to the ADRC Board.
Aaron Olson the Cuba City School Administrator as a new member. The following
appointees are reappointment; Pastor Mark Hoehne representing the faith community and
Brian Quick representing the health care community on the Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council.
A motion was made by Roger Guthrie, seconded by Gary Ranum to approve the three appointments of
Aaron Olson, Pastor Mark Hoehne and Brian Quick on the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Motion
carried.
Judy Friar, Amy Kite, Charles Stenner, Mary Ellen Tredinnick to be appointed a Community
Members on the Unified Community Services.
A motion was made by Mark Stead, seconded by Porter Wagner to approve the appointment of the four
new members on the Unified Community Services Board. Motion carried.
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Grants: Chief Deputy Sheriff Jack Johnson asked for permission to apply for a COVID-19 Reimbursement
Grant through the Department of Justice Corona Virus Emergency Supplement Program. When it comes
open they would like to apply for it to recover cost for the UBC robot, the PPD supplies purchased, and
to recover extra costs for jail nurses time. Carol Beals asked if there were any match costs to the county,
Jack stated no, it is for the actual extra costs. Robert Scallon asked if the added costs for the nurses
were due to taking in other states prisoners. Jack stated no, there are no added inmates being taken in
at this time.
A motion was made by Porter Wagner, seconded by Mike Lieurance, to approve the request to apply for
the COVID-19 Reimbursement Grant for Law Enforcement. Motion carried.
Resolution Grant County Treasurer to Quit Claim: Carrie Eastlick, Treasurer presented the resolution for
a Quit Claim for Duane A. Carlson to purchase his property back.
A motion was made by Don Splinter, seconded by Gary Ranum to approve Resolution 02-20 a Quit Claim
for Duane A. Carlson Tax Key Parcel Number 004-00841-000. A Roll Call Vote was called for.
ROLL CALL VOTE
DATE: June 16, 2020
QUESTION: Quit Claim for Duane A. Carlson
YES NO EXCUSED
1. GARY RANUM X
2. GARY NORTHOUSE (ZOOM) X
3. ROBERT SCALLON X
4. ROBERT KEENEY 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
15. JOHN BEINBORN (ZOOM) X
16. DONALD SPLINTER X
17. PORTER WAGNER X
County Clerk took the roll call vote resulting in 17 Yes votes, therefore motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 02-20
The Grant County Board of Supervisors herein authorizes the Grant County Treasurer to Quit
Claim to the former owner, Duane A Carlson, the following described piece or parcel of land, lying and
being situated in the County of Grant, to-wit:
TAX KEY PARCEL NUMBER(S): 004-00841-0000
Property Address: Mississippi Ln
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 Duane A Carlson 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 $1,382.48. 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 16th day of June, 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 June 16, 2020.
/s/ Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk
COVID-19 Update, discussion, and possible action: Chair Keeney had Jeff Kindrai give the COVID19
update to the County Board for Grant County. Jeff stated it was mid-March when COVID19 started
impacting our county. To date they have received 4,364 reported cases, this is 8% of our population,
113 of those cases reported being positive. There were 20 probable cases in the county, and 12 deaths
and are hospitalizing COVID cases at a rate of 7%.
There is a scheduled testing at the UW Platteville Campus, in conjunction with Emergency Management
and National Guard. They are hoping to test 400 people during the day. Grant County status at this
time is rated moderate and shrinking.
Jeff would really like to see the clinics and hospitals open up and functioning at a more normal level.
Medical care is very important at this time to maintain the regular checkups.
This is a deadly disease, and should be taken seriously; he encourages social distancing to continue and
hopes that everyone can behave responsibly going forward.
Chair Keeney reported the county has established a couple task forces to work on opening the work
place and what has been the fiscal impact of COVID-19 on our county. Chair Keeney reported Grant
County has received CARES funds of $860,902.00 to help the impact of the virus on the county. There
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have been other sources of money that has been deposited in the County to help reimburse for added
expenses during the COVID-19 Pandemic which has helped the County.
Chair Keeney shared the information he received from Forward Analytics on Economic Activity in a
Pandemic regarding taxable sales in March and April. Grant County has fared pretty good with only a
1.7% decrease in taxable sales. The hardest hit industries have been clothing and accessory stores, food
and drinking establishment, motor vehicle and parts dealers and furniture and home furnishing stores.
Sauk County has taken the biggest hit.
Progress Report, Discussion & Possible action on Grant County Community Services Facility: Chair
Keeney reported that Brad Bierman, Garry Pluemer and he received some concerns on the pile of debris
from the 52 Building. There are questions on a red substance that may be a lead base paint and they
have been asked to conduct more testing on this. Hopefully this will not cost the county any more
money but some of the debris may have to be trucked to a waste facility. There are still things on the
punch list that they are working through. The sewer plant is working fine.
Comprehensive Plan Change: None
Zoning Amendment 567th: Justin Johnson presented the amendment to the Board. The Town Board
and Conservation, Sanitation, Zoning Committee all approved the amendment.
A motion was made by Mark Stead, seconded by Porter Wagner, to approve the 567th Amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance including petition Dick & Linda Colemen, Millville Township.
567th AMENDMENT TO THE
GRANT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
June 16th, 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:
PETITION #20-10: Rezone request for Dick & Linda Coleman, PIN: 036-00039-0000, to change the
zoning classification from Agricultural-2 to Residential-1, to allow for the expansion of an existing
principal structure (home) by reducing the side property line setback from 30’ to 18’. This is for
+/- .5 ac in the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 2, T6N, R5W, in Millville Township
Adopted by the Grant County Board of Supervisors this 16th day of June, 2020
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/s/ Robert Keeney, County Board Chairman /s/ Attest: Linda Gebhard, County Clerk
Dog Claim Grant: Patrick Schroeder presented the dog claims from the Grant County Humane Society
for approval. The claims were recommended for approval by the Ag and Extension Committee.
A motion was made by Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Mike Lieurance to approve the dog claims of
$465.00 to be paid to the Grant County Humane Society. Motion carried.
Adjournment: Robert Scallon, seconded by Mark Stead made a motion to adjourn the meeting pursuant
to the next meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Motion carried.