SHAWANO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY JULY 25, 2007 COUNTY BOARD ROOM AT 6:00 P.M.
THE COUNTY BOARD ROOM IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
1.ROLL CALL.
2.SILENT MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
3.APPROVAL OF THE JUNE COUNTY BOARD MINUTES.
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS.
5.CHAIRMAN’S REPORT.
ERIC FOWLE – EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING REPORT
TIM REED AND RICK STAUTZ TO PRESENT A REVIEW OF THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYLING PROGRAM.
6.PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD.
7.MOTION TO DEVIATE FROM THE AGENDA ORDER, IF NECESSARY.
8.RESOLUTION NO. 47-07 APPROVING CHANGES TO THE SHAWANO COUNTY RETIREES GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN DOCUMENT, EFFECTIVE 1-1-08. (TABLED IN JUNE)
9.RESOLUTION NO. 50-07 TO GO ON RECORD OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 438 RELATING TO THE TASK FORCE’S PROPOSAL REGARDING A REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF COUNTIES TO 18.
10.RESOLUTION NO. 51-07 AMENDING COUNTY BOARD RULE NO. 22 AND INCREASE THE PER DIEM FOR COUNTY BOARD, COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND 2ND COMMITTEE MEETING IN ONE DAY. THIS CHANGE EFFECTIVE APRIL 2008.
11.RESOLUTION NO. 52-07 SETTING THE COMPENSATION OF SHAWANO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CONDEMNATION TO $20.00 PER HOUR AND REIMBURSE MILEAGE AT THE IRS RATE.
12.RESOLUTION NO. 53-07 RELATING TO SHAWANO COUNTY CONTINUING THE DUTIES OF THE SHAWANO LAKE PARK, BAR, PAVILION AND CAMPGROUND.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 54-07 TO APPROVE THE ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FOR CLETE KLING, TOWN OF RED SPRINGS.
15.RESOLUTION NO. 55-07 TO APPROVE THE ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FOR ROBERT AND ANNETTE EGNARSKI, TOWN OF ANGELICA.
16.REPORT BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL ACCOUNTS.
17.APPROVE THE COMMITTEE MINUTES AS SUBMITTED WITH THE AGENDA.
18.SPECIAL ORDERS, APPOINTMENTS, OR NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED AT A FUTURE BOARD MEETING.
Board of Adjustment- Re-appoint Dan Ferfecki to a three-year term to expire July 2010.
19.REPORT OF THE COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISORS MILEAGE AND PER DIEM.
20.ADJOURNMENT.
RESOLUTION NO. 47-07
APPROVING CHANGES TO THE SHAWANO COUNTY RETIREES GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN DOCUMENT-EFFECTIVE 1-1-08
WHEREAS, Shawano County employees who retire may choose to remain on the County health insurance plan at their own expense; and
WHEREAS, currently there are approximately 60 retirees and family members on this plan; and
WHEREAS, Shawano County would like to inform the retirees well in advance of the medical insurance rates and changes to the medical insurance plan; and
WHEREAS, the Administrative Committee has met and recommended changes to the medical insurance plan for retirees to be consistent with the plan for non-represented employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SHAWANO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS in session this 27th evening of June, 2007, that the following changes be made to the health insurance plan for retirees effective January 1, 2008:
1.Remove the cap from the prescription drug coverage and change the co-pay on prescription drug coverage to $10.00 generic, $15.00 formulary, and $30.00 name brand.
2.Remove Gastric By-Pass Surgery insurance coverage.
3.Single plan deductible will be increased from $200 to $500. If one participant is over 65 and one under 65, individual deductibles will be increased from the current deductible rate of $400 to $1,000.
4.Retirees will not be on the County HRA Plan.
5.Balance of the health insurance plan will remain in place.
Submitted by:
Marshal GieseMarshal Giese
Robert KrauseRosetta Stern
Sandy PolzinArlyn Tober
Randy YoungJerry Erdmann
Ray FaehlingSandy Steinke
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE: The changes in the health insurance will reduce the increase in 2008 to the retirees group. Because this group is rated with the active employees group, there should be some affect on county premiums in the future. However, the fiscal impact is unknown at this time.
Diane L. Rusch, Finance Director
RESOLUTION NO. 50-07
OPPOSITION TO 2007 ASSEMBLY BILL 438
WHEREAS, 2007 Assembly Bill 438 creates a nine-member task force to study the responsibilities and obligations of county government and to develop a plan to reduce the number of counties in this state from 72 to 18 or fewer; and
WHEREAS, 2007 Assembly Bill 438 requires that the task force’s proposal regarding a reduction in the number of counties be prepared by 2011; and
WHEREAS, the suggestion of 18 counties or fewer is an arbitrary number that lacks substantiated research to support the proposition that Wisconsin citizens would be better served by 18 counties or fewer; and
WHEREAS, numerous commissions and task forces such as the Kettl Commission have devoted a great deal of time, energy and resources to the state and local government partnership and the delivery of services; and
WHEREAS, the Kettl Commission provided a substantive and innovative report with numerous worth-while recommendations regarding local government service delivery and efficiencies that were never considered by the state Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin citizens would be better served by a discussion relating to local government issues in their entirety, rather than creating a committee charged with attempting to implement a subjective reduction in the number of Wisconsin counties; and
WHEREAS, the state/local government partnership, how local government services are provided and funded, and Wisconsin’s taxation structure and system are issues that should be discussed before state policy makers arbitrarily modify the number of Wisconsin counties; and
WHEREAS, any examination of the number of counties and structure of county government in Wisconsin should consider the current and future social and economic trends, current and future demographics and the examination should consider a practical and lasting solution that serves Wisconsin citizens for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, numerous issues have to be considered and implemented for the reduction of counties to occur; and
WHEREAS, issues that must be resolved include but are not limited to: existing labor contracts between a respective county and its labor unions, real estate documentation such as deeds and plats, zoning authority and land use issues, human service contracts and services, general contracts between a respective county and a service provider, and more; and
WHEREAS, the initial costs of transforming from 72 counties to 18 counties or fewer would be substantial to Wisconsin taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, the costs borne by taxpayers to implement such a reduction in counties would come at a time when the state of Wisconsin has continuous structural budget deficits and other pressing issues such as an aging population and an antiquated taxation system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SHAWANO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS in session this 25th evening of July, 2007, that they oppose 2007 Assembly Bill 438.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all Shawano County State Legislators, Governor Doyle and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
Submitted by: Robert Krause
Marshal Giese
Sandy Polzin
Randy Young
Ray Faehling
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Vote: 5 Yes; 0 No; 0 Absent
FISCAL NOTE:Advisory only. No fiscal impact.
Diane L. Rusch, Finance Director
LEGAL NOTE: Advisory only.
Jeffrey S. Kuglitsch, Corporation Counsel
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: Support.
Frank R. Pascarella, Administrative Coordinator
RESOLUTION NO. 51-07
ADJUSTING THE PER DIEM RATE APRIL 2008
WHEREAS, currently Rule 22 indicates that a County Board Supervisor attending a County Board committee, board or commission meetings will be awarded $60.00 for the first meeting, and an additional per diem of $35.00 for the second meeting, if they attend more than one meeting each day, and that the amount is limited to two per diems per day; and
WHEREAS, there are certain circumstances where a supervisor is required to attend meetings outside of the County and then have an additional County meeting in the County; and
WHEREAS, in these situations, it is more appropriate that the supervisor should receive $75.00 for the out of County meeting and $75.00 for a first Shawano County committee meeting; and
WHEREAS, the County Board member per diem rate has not been adjusted since November, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the Administrative Committee has met and determined the per diem rate should be adjusted, effective April, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SHAWANO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS in session this 25th evening of July, 2007, that they amend Rule 22 as follows:
A County Board Supervisor attending County Board sessions shall receive per diem in the amount of $80.00. Per diem for County Board Supervisors attending County Board committee, board or commission meetings will be $75.00. (This will include advisory meetings only and not social events connected to meetings.) An additional per diem of $45.00 will be paid to County Board Supervisors who attend more than one meeting each day, but not more than two per diems per day will be authorized. If a County Board member attends a meeting that is outside the City of Shawano by 10 miles or more and attends another meeting on the same day, the County Board member shall receive two full per diems. No double per diems will be issued on a County Board day for an additional County committee meeting lasting one hour or less. A Board member may receive mileage for two or more meetings in one day from home to the place of meeting, but not more than two mileage allotments per day will be authorized.
The remainder of Rule 22 remains unchanged.
Submitted by:Marshal Giese
Robert Krause
Randy Young
Ray Faehling
Sandy Polzin
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Vote: 5 Yes; 0 No; 0 Absent
FISCAL NOTE:Estimated fiscal impact is an additional $28,600.
Diane L. Rusch, Finance Director
LEGAL NOTE: Change can be made with a 2/3 vote of the County Board. These adjustments shall be effective April 2008.
Jeffrey S. Kuglitsch, Corporation Counsel
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE:Support.
Frank R. Pascarella, Administrative Coordinator
RESOLUTION NO. 52-07
RESOLUTION SETTING THE COMPENSATION OF SHAWANO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CONDEMNATION
WHEREAS, Shawano County has an Office of Commissioner of Condemnation which has not been used for many years; and
WHEREAS, the County Board rules allow for up to 6 Shawano County residents to be appointed by the Judges of the Circuit Court; and
WHEREAS, the recent power line right-of-way through Shawano County is causing individuals to ask for the Commission to act pursuant to sec. 32.08 of the Wis. Stats.; and
WHEREAS, the statute provides that the County Board shall set the compensation for the Commissioners and that the condemnor shall pay the Commissioners in an amount approved by the Circuit Judge; and
WHEREAS, the compensation for the Commission has not been reviewed for many years. The last order regarding compensation was $40.00 for a full day, $20.00 for a half day, and mileage at 24 cents a mile; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has met and determined that the Commissioners of Condemnation rate should be $20.00 per hour and mileage be calculated at the IRS rate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SHAWANO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS in session this 25th evening of July, 2007, that they approve the compensation for the Commissioners of Condemnation to be $20.00 per hour and their mileage to be calculated and reimbursed at the current IRS rate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these changes in compensation shall take effect immediately.
Submitted by: Arlyn Tober
Marshal Giese
Rosetta Stern
Jerry Erdmann
Sandy Steinke
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Erdmann)
FISCAL NOTE: No fiscal impact. Cost to pay the Commissioners will be an expense of the condemnor.
Diane L. Rusch, Finance Director
LEGAL NOTE: Appropriate action.
Jeffrey S. Kuglitsch, Corporation Counsel
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: Support.
Frank R. Pascarella, Administrative Coordinator
RESOLUTION NO. 53-07
RELATING TO SHAWANO COUNTY CONTINUING DUTIES OF THE SHAWANO LAKE PARK, BAR, PAVILION AND CAMPGROUND
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 10-06 authorized the operation of the Shawano County Park, Pavilion and Campground to the Shawano County Highway/Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, the resolution also set a sunset provision that the operation by the County would cease following the summer/fall season of 2007; and
WHEREAS, the County has now operated the facility for 2 years and it has been determined by the Highway and Parks Committee that the County should continue the operation of the Park, Pavilion and Campground, that the sunset provision should be eliminated and that the current operation will be in place until such time as the County Board designates someone else to handle it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SHAWANO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS in session this 25th evening of July, 2007, that they eliminate the sunset provision of Resolution No. 10-06 and approve the operation of the Park, Pavilion and Campground continue to be assumed by Shawano County with the duties and responsibilities of the operation to be under the direction of the Highway and Parks Department until such time as the County Board designates someone else to handle it.
Submitted by: Marion Wnek
Marshal Giese
Cliff Powers
Milton Marquardt
Bill Letter
HIGHWAY AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Vote: 5 Yes; 0 No; 0 Absent
FISCAL NOTE:County should realize more net revenue from Shawano Lake Park through operating it than previous lease arrangement. 2006 net revenue from the Shawano Lake Park operations was $33,800 compared to previous year’s lease contract of $26,000.
Diane L. Rusch, Finance Director
LEGAL NOTE: Appropriate action.
Jeffrey S. Kuglitsch, Corporation Counsel
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: Support.
Frank R. Pascarella, Administrative Coordinator
RESOLUTION NO.54-07
TO APPROVE A ZONE CHANGE FOR CLETE KLING
TOWN OF RED SPRINGS
WHEREAS, the Shawano County Planning, Development & Zoning Committee held a public hearing on July 3, 2007 for zone change request, and
WHEREAS, the Shawano County Planning, Development & Zoning Committee recommends approval of the zone change request,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE SHAWANO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS approve the zone change as follows:
Z-4-07 Clete Kling requests zone change from RS-20 to AG on a 5.46-acre parcel. The property is located and described as part of the SW1/4, NE1/4 and the SE1/4, NE1/4 of Section 33, T28N-R14E commencing at the north ¼ corner of section 33 thence S27° 05’ 32”E 2591.05’ to the POB; thence S33° 59’ 20” E along the west right-of-way line of Hoffman Lane 486.02’; thence S81° 14’ 10” W 381.01’; thence S81° 14’ 22” W 271.02’; thence N0° 30’ 40” E 514.4’; thence S88° 7’ 20” E 368.33’ to the POB. Parent tax parcel #038-33130-0020. Town of Red Springs.
Submitted by:Ken Capelle
Kathy Luebke
Jon Zwirschitz
Robert Krause
Dennis Hartleben
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & ZONING COMMITTEE
Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Hartleben)
FISCAL NOTE: No fiscal impact.
Diane L. Rusch, Finance Director
LEGAL NOTE: Appropriate per Shawano County Zoning Ordinance No. 102.
Jeffrey S. Kuglitsch, Corporation Counsel
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: Support.
Frank R. Pascarella, Administrative Coordinator
RESOLUTION NO. 55-07
APPROVE A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FOR ROBERT AND ANNETTE EGNARSKI, TOWN OF ANGELICA
WHEREAS, the Shawano County Planning, Development & Zoning Committee held a public hearing on July 18, 2007 for zone change request, and
WHEREAS, the Shawano County Planning, Development & Zoning Committee recommends approval of the zone change request,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE SHAWANO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS approve the zone change as follows:
Z-5-07 Robert & Annette Egnarski request zone change from AG to CG on a 4.520-acre parcel to allow an existing auto service station to expand. The property is located and described as that part of the E ½ of the NE 1/4 south and east of 2 railroad tracks, Section 36, T26N-R18E. Tax parcel #004-36110-0030. Town of Angelica.
Submitted by:Ken Capelle
Robert Krause
Kathy Luebke
Dennis Hartleben
Jon Zwirschitz
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & ZONING COMMITTEE
Vote: 5 Yes; 0 No; 0 Absent
FISCAL NOTE: No fiscal impact.
Diane L. Rusch, Finance Director
LEGAL NOTE: Appropriate per Shawano County Zoning Ordinance No. 102.
Jeffrey S. Kuglitsch, Corporation Counsel
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: Support.
Frank R. Pascarella, Administrative Coordinator