Jefferson County - Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 1997

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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD MINUTES

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1997, 8:30 A.M.

Mr. Wendell A. Wilson and Mr. Raymond C. Kisow presiding.

Mr. Foskett led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A moment of silence was observed.

Deputy County Clerk Barbara A. Frank called the roll, all members being present, except Mrs. Hoeft and Mr. Lehmann.

District 1 Rose M. Schreiber District 2 Jeffrey R. Pieterick

District 3 Lloyd A. Holterman District 4 Denise A. Smith

District 5 Susan L. Lidholm District 6 Ronald D. Buchanan

District 7 Harriet M. Schwoch District 8 Wendell A. Wilson

District 9 Carl F. Jaeger District 10 Dean Kramer

District 11 Leon W. Zimdars District 12 James Hartwig

District 13 Janet Sayre Hoeft District 14 Patrick Curtin

District 15 Albert M. Kovnesky District 16 Raymond C. Kisow, Jr.

District 17 Reuben Schroedl District 18 Alfred J. Foskett

District 19 Peter J. Thomsen, Sr. District 20 Kathleen A. Groskopf

District 21 Iona K. Turner District 22 John L. Weiss

District 23 Lisle Piper, Jr. District 24 Patricia A. Potter

District 25 August J. Lehmann District 26 Richard W. Miller

District 27 Glen Borland District 28 Robert Rupnow

District 29 Frankie Fuller District 30 Lavern Maasz

Mr. Kisow read Resolution No. 96-68.

WHEREAS, the Office of County Clerk is currently vacant due to the passing of the incumbent, Barbara A. Geyer, and

WHEREAS, Section 17.21 of the Statutes provides that a vacancy in the Office of the County Clerk shall be filled by appointment by the County Board for the balance of the unexpired term, and

WHEREAS, Barbara A. Frank, Chief Deputy County Clerk, has thirteen years experience in the Office of the County Clerk and is currently the Accounting Coordinator, and is, by virtue of her training and experience, well qualified for the position of County Clerk,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Barbara A. Frank is hereby appointed County Clerk for the remainder of the unexpired term of Barbara A. Geyer.

Mr. Kisow moved that Resolution No. 96-68 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 28.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Hoeft, Lehmann. Total 2.

The oath of office was administered to County Clerk Barbara A. Frank by Judge Jacqueline Rohloff Erwin.

GENERAL FINANCIAL CONDITION

JEFFERSON COUNTY

FEBRUARY 1, 1997

Available Cash on Hand

January 1, 1997 - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 1,142,408.89

January Receipts - - - - - - - - - - - - 6,237,798.39

Total Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 7,380,207.28

Disbursements

General - January - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 6,252,815.68

Payroll - January - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,468,495.83

Total Disbursements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7,721,311.51

Total Available Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -($ 341,104.23)

Cash on Hand (in banks) February 1 - - - - - - $ 839,056.49

Less Outstanding Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,180,160.72

Total Available Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -($ 341,104.23)

Cert. Deposit - Due 10/6/97 - Carlin Park $ 5,000.00

Local Govt. Invest. Pool-Gen. Funds $17,784,934.94 $17,784,934.94

Local Govt. Invest. Pool-Hwy. 135 $ 230,050.68

1997 Interest 0.00

$ 230,050.68

Liquidity Management - Bank One Wisconsin $ 3,873,055.26 $ 3,873,055.26

$21,893,040.88

1997 Interest - Super N.O.W. Acct. $ 2,672.15

John E. Jensen

Jefferson County Treasurer

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank read a note of thanks from the family of Barbara A. Geyer for the flowers and condolences sent on the recent death of the former County Clerk.

The communication was ordered received and placed on file.

County Clerk Frank read a letter from Helen Stowe, Coordinator for Jefferson County Christmas Neighbors, Inc. thanking the Board for allowing Christmas Neighbors to use the Activity Building for the annual toy distribution program in December.

The letter was ordered received and placed on file.

The County Clerk read a memorandum from Joe Nehmer, Coordinator of Information for the Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee, asking that the name of John Marofske be removed from the Committee as Mr. Marofske has moved from the area.

The communication was ordered received and placed on file.

The County Clerk read a Notice of Public Hearing from the Zoning Committee. Petitions for Zoning changes from the following persons are on the hearing agenda for Thursday, February 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.: Jone M. Rice, Town of Farmington; Larry Ault, Town of Jefferson; Scott Ehrke, Town of Jefferson; Kevin Klement, Town of Milford; Ralph and Margitta Sikkema, Towns of Milford and Waterloo; Scott Ehrke, Town of Oakland; Rodell Lea, Town of Oakland; Monica Orchard, Town of Palmyra; Robert C. Rammelt, Town of Sullivan; and Kent MacLaughlin, Town of Waterloo.

A Conditional Use Permit Application from the following person is on the agenda: Gordon Bock, town of Ixonia.

The notice was ordered received and placed on file.

Mrs. Turner moved that the minutes of the January 14, 1997 meeting be approved as corrected. Seconded and carried.

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank presented the following report:

PER DIEM AND EXPENSES PAID COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS

AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1996

COMPILED IN THE OFFICE OF BARBARA GEYER, COUNTY CLERK

MILEAGE &

NAME PER DIEM EXPENSES TOTAL

COUNTY BOARD

BORLAND, GLEN $ 480.00 $ 41.76 $ 521.76

BUCHANAN, RONALD 2,030.00 524.56 2,554.56

CURTIN, PATRICK 2,775.00 714.46 3,489.46

FOSKETT, ALFRED 1,690.00 40.55 1,730.55

FREDRICH, HARRIS 595.00 159.50 754.50

FULLER, FRANKIE 1,045.00 340.43 1,385.43

GROSKOPF, KATHLEEN 1,200.00 160.95 1,360.95

HARTWIG, JAMES 1,665.00 198.16 1,863.16

HOLTERMAN, LLOYD 2,570.00 1,494.02 4,064.02

JAEGER, CARL 3,825.00 1,987.61 5,812.61

KISOW JR. RAYMOND 3,030.00 950.57 3,980.57

KOVNESKY, ALBERT 2,255.00 683.18 2,938.18

KRAMER, DEAN 1,145.00 275.70 1,420.70

LEHMANN, AUGUST 1,780.00 394.08 2,174.08

LIDHOLM, SUSAN 1,120.00 581.55 1,701.55

MAASZ, LAVERN 1,155.00 447.02 1,602.02

MILLER, RAYMOND 315.00 10.44 325.44

MILLER, RICHARD 800.00 91.08 891.08

NEE, JANE ELIZABETH 350.00 31.32 381.32

PIETERICK, JEFFREY 2,470.00 1,312.41 3,782.41

PIPER JR, LISLE 1,605.00 622.98 2,227.98

POTTER, PATRICIA 1,490.00 397.30 1,887.30

RUPNOW, ROBERT 1,275.00 191.06 1,466.06

SAYRE HOEFT, JANET 1,320.00 259.92 1,579.92

SCHREIBER, ROSE 1,460.00 559.30 2,019.30

SCHROEDL, REUBEN 620.00 27.84 647.84

SCHWOCH, HARRIET 1,205.00 353.20 1,558.20

SMITH, DENISE 775.00 176.32 951.32

THOMSEN SR, PETER 1,115.00 18.00 1,133.00

TURNER, IONA 3,345.00 1,220.44 4,565.44

WEISS, JOHN 3,560.00 1,050.72 4,610.72

WILSON, WENDELL 3,925.00 1,301.87 5,226.87

WILSON, WENDELL (SALARY) 4,300.00 0.00 4,300.00

ZIMDARS, LEON 2,880.00 1,057.74 3,937.74

$61,170.00 $17,676.04 $78,846.04

HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

KRAMER, DEAN $1,575.00 $ 887.59 $ 2,462.59

MAASZ, LAVERN 1,495.00 736.32 2,231.32

PIPER JR, LISLE 1,535.00 794.06 2,329.06

SCHROEDL, REUBEN 1,310.00 255.32 1,565.32

THOMSEN SR. PETER 1,080.00 225.39 1,305.39

$ 6,995.00 $ 2,898.68 $ 9,893.68

SUB TOTAL $68,165.00 $20,574.72 $88,739.72

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SHERIFF'S CIVIL SERVICE

HOLLEY, L.H. $ 145.00 $ 55.68 $ 200.68

LORENZ, CAROL 215.00 54.52 269.52

MCLAUGHLIN, RICHARD 285.00 69.60 354.60

NEUPERT, JOHN 285.00 46.98 331.98

SUNDT, WILBUR 285.00 40.89 325.89

$ 1,215.00 $ 267.67 $ 1,482.67

COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROGRAM

FOSKETT, ALFRED $ 110.00 $ 0.00 $ 110.00

FUGE, MARILLA 0.00 15.95 15.95

MULLENAX, MIKE 0.00 8.12 8.12

NIEDFELDT, HAROLD 0.00 5.22 5.22

$ 110.00 $ 29.29 $ 139.29

COUNTRYSIDE - BRD OF TRUSTEES

BAIER, ROBERT $ 415.00 $ 38.86 $ 453.86

SCHWOCH, HARRIET 340.00 83.52 423.52

SMITH, DENISE 455.00 111.36 566.36

$ 1,210.00 $ 233.74 $ 1,443.74

ELDERLY SERVICES

CRONE, FRANCES $ 0.00 $ 29.00 $ 29.00

FUGE, MARILLA 0.00 36.83 36.83

MORAN, MARIAN 0.00 63.80 63.80

WILKE, ADELINE 0.00 109.62 109.62

ZENK, ROBERT 0.00 69.60 69.60

$ 0.00 $ 308.85 $ 308.85

FAIR

GROSKOPF, KATHLEEN $ 480.00 $ 131.32 $ 611.32

PIETERICK, JEFFREY 920.00 1,035.87 1,955.87

POTTER, PATRICIA 40.00 6.96 46.96

SAYRE HOEFT, JANET 80.00 10.73 90.73

TURNER, IONA 0.00 50.00 50.00

WEISS, JOHN 440.00 190.28 630.28

$ 1,960.00 $ 1,425.16 $ 3,385.16

COUNTY HEALTH COMMITTEE

DEWOLFE, ROBERT $ 350.00 $ 0.00 $ 350.00

WILLIAMS, DONALD 150.00 13.92 163.92

WILSON, DAWN 345.00 31.32 376.32

$ 845.00 $ 45.24 $ 890.24

HUMAN SERVICES

BAIER, ROBERT $ 875.00 $ 92.80 $ 967.80

FOSKETT, ALFRED 920.00 10.44 930.44

FUGE, MARILLA 420.00 44.66 464.66

FULLER, FRANKIE 780.00 141.81 921.81

MORAN, WILLIAM 560.00 60.90 620.90

SCHREIBER, ROSE 400.00 81.20 481.20

SCHWOCH, HARRIET 40.00 0.00 40.00

SMITH, DENISE 710.00 174.58 884.58

$ 4,705.00 $ 606.39 $ 5,311.39

LAND RECORDS ADVISORY

WEISS, JOHN $ 115.00 $ 31.32 $ 146.32

$ 115.00 $ 31.32 $ 146.32

LAND CONSERVATION

ZIMMERMAN, ROGER $ 265.00 $ 73.08 $ 338.08

$ 265.00 $ 73.08 $ 338.08

LIBRARY

GEOGHEGAN, PATRICIA $ 160.00 $ 32.77 $ 192.77

MCGOWAN, JERRY 120.00 0.00 120.00

ROSE, HELEN 160.00 33.06 193.06

SCHREIBER, ROSE 120.00 26.68 146.68

TURNER, IONA 240.00 36.54 276.54

VENTURA, ALICE 160.00 56.84 216.84

$ 960.00 $ 185.89 $ 1,145.89

NUTRITION

JESKE, HELEN $ 0.00 4.93 $ 4.93

MARCKS, DORIS 0.00 24.94 24.94

VEITH, FLORENCE 0.00 19.14 19.14

WENDORF, FRANCES 0.00 24.94 $ 24.94

$ 0.00 $ 73.95 $ 73.95

PARKS

KLATT, GUS $ 535.00 $ 48.72 $ 583.72

RUPNOW, ROBERT 140.00 13.92 153.92

$ 675.00 $ 62.64 $ 737.64

TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

MORAN, WILLIAM 30.00 0.00 30.00

NEUPERT, JOHN 30.00 0.00 30.00

SCHROEDER, PHIL 45.00 0.00 45.00

$ 105.00 $ 0.00 $ 105.00

SUB TOTAL $12,165.00 $ 3,343.22 $15,508.22

GRAND TOTALS $80,330.00 $23,917.94 $104,247.94

Mr. Buchanan moved that the report be accepted, printed in the minutes, and placed on file. Seconded and carried.

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank presented the annual report for her department:

TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Members of the Board:

I hereby respectfully submit the report of receipts pertaining to marriage licenses and game fees in the office of the County Clerk from January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996 as follows:

518 Marriage Licenses @ $15.00 $ 7,770.00

76 Marriage License Waivers @ $10.00 760.00

5746 Resident Fishing Licenses $1,452.00

820 Resident Reduced Fee 237.00

1136 Resident Husband/Wife Fishing 287.50

793 Non-Resident Annual Fishing 198.25

217 Non-Resident Family Annual Fishing 55.25

112 Non-Resident 15-Day Fishing 30.50

831 Non-Resident 4-Day Fishing 208.75

12 Non-Resident 15-Day Family Fishing 3.00

41 Duplicate Fishing License 30.75

59 Special Resident Fishing 44.25

348 Trout Stamp 37.90

382 Great Lake Salmon/Trout Stamp 39.40

168 Patron Application 126.00

5 Conservation Patron App/Temp License 3.75

6 Duplicate Patron with Tag 4.50

1270 Sportsman License 337.50

16 Duplicate Sports with Tag 12.00

1114 Small Game 287.50

40 Senior Citizen Small Game 21.00

85 Junior Small Game 24.75

3 Duplicate Small Game 2.25

165 Early Goose Application 41.25

677 Waterfowl Stamps 71.45

574 Goose Applications 67.00

4553 Resident Deer Hunting 1,223.25

17 Duplicate Deer Hunting 12.75

1 Bear Hunting - Resident 0.75

1704 Resident Archer 451.00

8 Duplicate Archer 6.00

884 Pheasant Stamp 92.45

350 Wild Turkey Stamp 38.00

244 Fall Turkey Applications 31.75

625 Spring Turkey Applications 74.20

73 Fall Turkey License 20.25

318 Spring Turkey License 87.50

2 Non-Resident Spring Turkey License 1.50

49 Trapping 21.75

3 Non-Resident Small Game 2.25

7 Non-Resident Small Game 5-Day 5.25

26 Non-Resident Deer 17.00

1 Non-Resident Archer 0.75

3795 Hunters Choice Applications 409.95

7 Duplicate Hunter's Choice 5.25

6 Ginseng Harvester 4.50

28 Annual Bike Trail Pas 56.00

3 Daily Bike Trail Pass 1.80

4 Misc. Duplicate Licenses 3.00

$6,190.45 $ 6,190.45

Total Fees Retained By County: $14,720.45

In addition to the above, the following were issued for which no fees were retained by the County:

60 Lake Research/Clean Water @ $1.00

6 Active Service Hunting/Fishing Free License

Amount of cash handled in the County Clerk's office during 1996 for Conservation Department supplies, marriage licenses, and miscellaneous receipts was $397,667.35.

All of the above money has been paid to the Jefferson County Treasurer and I hold receipts for same.

Barbara A. Frank,

Chief Deputy County Clerk

Jefferson, Wisconsin

Dated: February 11, 1997

Mr. Buchanan moved that the County Clerk's annual report be accepted, placed on file, and printed in the minutes. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Jaeger read Resolution No. 96-69.

WHEREAS, God in his infinite wisdom decreed to take in death on January 11, 1997 Jefferson County Clerk Barbara A. Geyer, and

WHEREAS, Barbara A. Geyer began her employment with the County Clerk's office in February, 1960, and was elected Jefferson County Clerk in 1976, being re-elected continuously until the time of her death, and

WHEREAS, County Clerk Barbara A. Geyer demonstrated leadership, directness, professionalism and humor in the administration of her office on behalf of the citizens of Jefferson County, and

WHEREAS, the determination and courage shown by Barbara A. Geyer will remain as an inspiration to us all and that we will cherish her memory.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors assembled at our regular February meeting pause in remembrance of Barbara A. Geyer, in recognition of her public service and contributions to good government, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we remember Barbara A. Geyer as a friend to all, and hereby extend to her family our sincere sympathy in this their bereavement and pray that God will watch over and protect them.

Mr. Jaeger moved that Resolution No. 96-69 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

The annual report of the Jefferson County Fair was presented by Gail Zastrow, secretary in the County Fair Office.

General

Grounds improvement began in the north parking lot area. A new north-south road was brought in from Spangler Road toward the Activity Center. Fencing was placed to the east and north to accommodate the new entrance when Jackson Street goes through. The new entrance sign which has been donated by the Agri-Business Club serves as a foundation for many of the changes to come. This year will be very exciting as we begin the expansion.

The indoor Horse Arena was dressed up with efficient lighting. The Rabbit Barn and shop exchanged buildings to get the rabbit exhibits in the Fair traffic pattern. The square footage was increased for the shop in the change.

Rental income was up. The Activity Center is booked every weekend with some having two events on the same day. UW-Extension has increased their use of the facilities for 1996.

Fair Week

In 1996 we saw an increase in attendance by about 20%. The weather was excellent with no 100 degree days and only light drizzle. No events had to be cancelled. The grandstand entertainment was well attended. On Friday evening, our first ever fireworks went off without a hitch. The Liebel Family Circus performed three shows per day and this year we also added Kandu and Company magic show with thanks to Havill-Spoerl for sponsoring the show. Admission ticket prices remained the same. Kid's Day was attended by over 500 children on Wednesday, with Thursday dedicated to the Seniors. Sponsorship realized an increase with new sponsors for 1996.

The seven quality young ladies competing for the Fairest of the Fair title had fun during the events. On the first day of their interviews and radio spots they had a limo ride from the Courthouse to WSLD radio station and then returned to Miss Kitty's for personal interviews. Sadi Jo Meidl of rural Watertown was chosen as our 1996 Jefferson County Fairest of the Fair. She participated this fall and winter and will continue to participate next spring and summer in parades throughout the County. We had businesses from the entire Jefferson County area donate prizes to each of the contestants. Previous Fairest of the Fairs helped to make this program a true success this year. Sadi competed at the annual Wisconsin Association of Fairs convention in Milwaukee January 6 - 8. Sadi did very well during the competition, finishing as the second runner-up out of the 26 Fairest of the Fairs from all around the state. We are very proud of Sadi.

The Jefferson County Fair would not be the success it has grown to be without the excellent help of the County Highway Department. This summer alone they assisted with the moving of the track (extending it to the south and removing one of the curves), tiling on the west side, the road extension by the Jackson Street entrance into the new parking lot, preparing the track for grandstand events, and in general being available during the Fair with the equipment that is needed. Thank you to the Highway Department and Committee.

The Sheriff's Department is another department that we rely on to present "The Fair That Always Pleases." They provide security during the operating hours of the Fair and also on foot and golf cart patrol overnight to ensure the safety of campers and exhibitors' displays.

FAIR PARK EXPANSION

The Committee has retained a Master Planner, Tom Jennings of Jennings & Associates, and began the process to determine what is needed here long term. Following many meetings, one Master Plan had been chosen. At the end of 1996 we investigated ways to secure additional funding to proceed with expansion. Toward this end, a professional fund raiser will be retained for 1997, getting us ready for the next steps for involving the community and to prepare for the Sesquicentennial for the State of Wisconsin in 1998 and the Fair Park itself shortly thereafter.

With the help of this County Board, the Jefferson County Fair Park will continue to serve the growing needs of the community.

Jefferson County Fair

Financial Statement

December 1, 1995 - November 30, 1996

Receipts:

Administrative Income $ 484.92

State Aid for Premiums 9,012.27

County Appropriation 179,188.00

Advertising/Sponsorship 20,308.00

Gate Receipts 152,612.00

Space Privileges, Rides, Shows 18,784.87

Stall Fees 904.00

Gifts 647.52

Miscellaneous (Home Show) 20,861.00

Use of Grounds (Non-Fair Income) 56,794.22

Total Receipts $459,596.80

Cash on Hand November 30, 1995 53,643.11

TOTAL $513,239.91

Disbursements:

Administrative Expenses $ 8,016.74

State and County Tax 7,538.78

Salaries and Cost of Service 109,690.33

Officers' Salaries 1,355.93

Superintendents and Assistants 2,378.00

Judges 3,200.00

Premiums 14,279.00

Supplies, Ribbons, and Trophies 7,066.60

Printing 1,499.49

Advertising 32,251.28

Association Dues 484.00

Insurance (Payroll and Property) 19,080.71

Utilities 26,432.81

Rental of Equipment 13,226.05

Special Acts, Features and Contests 123,850.47

Maintenance, Buildings and Grounds 17,940.16

Plant and Equipment 6,384.61

Miscellaneous Expenses 39,056.08

Funds Reverted to County General Fund 12/31/95 56,643.11

Total Disbursements $490,374.15

Cash on Hand November 30, 1996 22,865.76

TOTAL $513,239.91

Mr. Pieterick moved that the report be adopted, placed on file, and portions printed in the minutes. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Lehmann present.

Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 96-70.

WHEREAS, on January 8, 1997, Jefferson County received a notice of claim from the attorney for Gerald R. Wollin of N6839 Budig Lane, Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, for medical and chiropractic treatment expenses, attorney's fees, and physical, mental and emotional distress as a result of being arrested by Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies on November 28, 1995,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors hereby disallows said claim and directs the Corporation Counsel to give notice of said disallowance.

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 96-70 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Buchanan read the following report submitted by the Budget and Parks Committees:

TO THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:

Rock County owns the Indianford Dam. They must operate this dam consistent with operating orders issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Rock County utilizes data from four different gaging stations to help with those orders.

The Rock Island Corps of Engineers has decided to discontinue funding of one of these stations on the Crawfish River at Milford. Due to federal cutbacks, the Corps will not provide funding for this gage station for FFY 1997.

The total cost to operate the gage station in FFY 1997 is $8,700.00. The United States Geological Survey is willing to contribute $4,350.00 if Rock County provides the remaining $4,350.00. Rock County has requested that Jefferson County consider funding 50% of their $4,350.00 ($2,175.00).

The information provided by this gage station is important to the operation of the Indianford Dam. The Indianford Dam influences the water level of Lake Koshkonong, which is primarily in Jefferson County.

Lake Koshkonong and its tributaries can pose significant flooding concerns for the County of Jefferson. With this in mind, both the Parks Committee and the Budget Committee have voted in favor of honoring Rock County's request for financial assistance to operate the Milford Gaging Station on the Crawfish River.

Mr. Buchanan moved that the report be accepted. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 96-71.

WHEREAS, due to circumstances unknown at the time the 1997 Budget was formulated, it has come to the attention of the Parks Committee and is now their recommendation that Jefferson County assist Rock County in the maintenance of the stream flow-gaging station on the Crawfish River at Milford for the 1997 water year, and

WHEREAS, the Budget Committee has met and agrees with the request of the Parks Committee and recommends the following transfer of funds to be made from the Contingent Fund Account No. 100-12-59301-000-000 as indicated:

Account Number Account Title Amount

100-18-56510-728-000 Milford Gaging Station $2,175.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above transfer is hereby authorized and directed to be made by the County Clerk.

Fiscal Note: As an amendment to the adopted 1997 County Budget, this resolution requires a 2/3 vote of the entire County Board pursuant to sec. 65.90 (5) Wis. Stats.

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 96-71 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 29.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Hoeft. Total 1.

Mr. Pieterick read the following:

FUNDING REQUEST FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR PARK

TO THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:

This report is being sent along to support a joint resolution from the Budget and County Fair Committees which you will be asked to act upon at the February meeting of the County Board.

Please review the Jefferson County Fair Park Master Plan report which was distributed at the January meeting. This plan provides this county with a road map showing a sensible route to achieve the following objectives:

The joint resolution funds activities which will allow the county to take the first important steps in realizing this plan. The Fair Ccommittee has taken great care in identifying those projects which are absolutely critical to establish this Fair Park on a firm foundation upon which to grow in a most efficient manner. The projects - and accompanying estimate for cost - are as follows:

Feasibility and Marketing Study $20,000.00

Fund Raising Evaluation and Plan 25,000.00

Architectural and Landscape Architectural Plans 155,000.00

Engineering Plans 105,000.00

Entry Road and Gateway Construction 82,000.00

TOTAL $387,000.00

You will find these items described in greater detail in the Master Plan Report, and are otherwise encouraged to contact myself or any members of the Fair Committee with any additional questions you may have.

Respectfully submitted by

Fair Committee

Mr. Pieterick moved that the report be adopted. Seconded.

Mr. Tom Jennings, Master Planner from Jennings & Associates, addressed the Board.

Mr. Shawn Graf, Fund Raising Consultant, addressed the Board.

After much discussion, the report was adopted.

Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 96-72.

WHEREAS, due to circumstances unknown at the time the 1997 Budget was formulated, the following transfer of funds is requested to be made from the County General Fund, Account No. 100-00-34290, as indicated:

Account Number Account Title Amount

100-69-56145 Jefferson County Fair Park $387,000.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above transfer is hereby authorized and directed to be made by the County Clerk.

Fiscal Note: As an amendment to the adopted 1997 County Budget, this resolution requires a 2/3 vote of the entire County Board pursuant to sec. 65.90 (5) Wis. Stats.

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 96-72 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Zimdars, Hartwig, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Fuller, Maasz. Total 23.

Noes: Holterman, Jaeger, Kramer, Curtin, Turner, Rupnow. Total 6

Absent: Hoeft. Total 1.

Mr. Maasz read the following:

HIGHWAY COMMITTEE REPORT

REGARDING BIDS FOR A PATROL SUPERINTENDENT VEHICLE

The Highway Committee received bids on January 29, 1997 for the purchase of a Patrol Superintendent vehicle. Historically, the Highway Department has purchased full-size vehicles for Superintendent use. This practice was followed in part to provide additional safety for the individuals using these vehicles on a daily basis, often during adverse conditions during winter months. Purchasing of full-size vehicles with government discounts applied by manufacturers also made this practice cost effective. As an example of the cost effectiveness, the Highway Department purchased two Ford Crown Victoria vehicles for the price of $13,700 each in 1994.

In order to get comparative costs on full-size versus mid-size vehicles for this use, the Highway Committee advertised for bids on both types of vehicles.

The bids received on full-size vehicles were as follows:

Company Make and Model Bid w/o Trade Bid w/Trade

Smith Motors Oldsmobile 88 $19,570.00 $18,570.00

Fort Atkinson

Lakeland Buick Pontiac Bonneville 19,618.17 19,618.17

Lake Mills

Havill-Spoerl Ford Crown Victoria 19,199.00 18,599.00

Fort Atkinson

The bids received on mid-size vehicles were as follows:

Company Make and Model Bid w/o Trade Bid w/Trade

Smith Motors Chevy Lumina $16,190.00 $15,190.00

Fort Atkinson

Lakeland Buick Chevy Lumina 16,748.53 16,748.53

Lake Mills

Havill-Spoerl Ford Taurus 15,199.00 14,199.00

Fort Atkinson

After review of the bids received for both types of vehicles, the difference in price between the low bids in each category was more substantial than anticipated. We learned that due to the fact that Chevrolet no longer makes a full-sized vehicle for police and municipal use to compete with the Ford Crown Victoria, the manufacturer's governmental discounts on these full-sized vehicles had been significantly reduced.

Therefore, the Highway Committee has decided to recommend the purchase of a mid-size vehicle as a result of this bid letting at this time. Future purchasing decisions will be evaluated to determine if full-size vehicles can be purchased cost effectively. If so, we may choose to make future vehicle purchases in the larger classification for the stated safety reasons.

Respectfully submitted,

JEFFERSON COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

Lavern Maasz, Chairperson

Dean Kramer

Lisle Piper, Jr.

Reuben Schroedl

Peter J. Thomsen, Sr.

Mr. Maasz moved that the report be accepted by voice vote under suspension of the rules. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 96-73.

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Highway Committee was authorized by Resolution 96-55, passed by the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors on November 14, 1996, to receive bids on one (1) new, 1997 model, Patrol Superintendent Passenger Car, and

WHEREAS, such bids were received and opened on January 29, 1997, with the following results:

BID BID

COMPANY MAKE & MODEL W/O TRADE W/TRADE

Havill-Spoerl, Inc. Ford Taurus $15,199.00 $14,199.00

Fort Atkinson, WI

Lakeland Buick Chevy Lumina 16,748.53 16,748.53

Lake Mills, WI

Smith Motors Chevy Lumina 16,190.00 15,190.00

Fort Atkinson, WI

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jefferson County Highway Depart-ment be authorized to purchase one (1) new, 1997 model, Ford Taurus from Havill-Spoerl, Inc., Fort Atkinson, WI, for the net bid without trade of $15,199.00. (The money to come from the Highway Equipment Operations Account 700-30-53241-000-000.)

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 96-73 be adopted.

Mr. Lehmann moved to table Resolution No. 96-73. Seconded and lost by voice vote.

Resolution No. 96-73 carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Buchanan, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Borland, Fuller. Total 21.

Noes: Smith, Lidholm, Schwoch, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 8.

Absent: Hoeft. Total 1.

Mrs. Turner read Ordinance No. 96-32.

WHEREAS, Board Rule 3.01(5) establishes the order of business for regular Board meetings, and

WHEREAS, the Legislation and Rules Committee has reviewed a request to add a public comment section to the order of business, which said committee recommends,

NOW, THEREFORE, the County Board of Supervisors of Jefferson County does hereby ordain that Section 3.01(5) is amended is amended to establish the following order of business:

(a) Call to order and pledge of allegiance.

(b) Roll call by County Clerk.

(c) Approval of minutes of last meeting.

(d) Communications.

(e) Public comment.

(f) Annual reports of department heads.

(g) Committee elections.

(h) Committee reports.

(i) Unfinished business.

(j) Resolutions.

(k) Ordinances.

(l) Committee and Board appointments.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Section 3.03(9) be amended to add the following:

The length of time allocated to any person addressing the Board under this section or under Section 3.01(5)(e) shall be at the discretion of the Chair, given the number of persons requesting to address the Board and the time available. The Chair may limit the number of persons addressing the Board under Section 3.01(5)(e) to a number determined by the Chair to reasonably represent the views of large groups of persons wishing to address the Board, in order to prevent repetition.

(Pursuant to Section 3.09 of the Board Rules, amendments must be passed by a two-thirds vote. Amendments are introduced at one session of the Board and laid on the table until the next session for action.)

Mrs. Turner moved that Ordinance No. 96-32 be adopted. Seconded.

Mrs. Schwoch asked permission for Mr. Ken Berg of Watertown to address the Board.

Permission was granted and Mr. Berg addressed the Board regarding this ordinance amendment.

Mrs. Turner moved that Ordinance No. 96-32 be tabled. Seconded and carried.

Mrs. Turner read Ordinance No. 96-33.

The County Board of Supervisors of Jefferson County does hereby ordain that Section 3.05(2)(e) of the County Board Rules is repealed and recreated as follows:

(e) COUNTRYSIDE FARM COMMITTEE -- Three members, at least two of whom shall reside in unincorporated areas of the County. This committee shall manage, supervise and be responsible for the Countryside Farm and Orchard, including the Farm buildings. Leases of the Farm land and buildings shall be approved by the County Board.

(Explanatory note: Deletes requirement that all members be from rural areas.)

(Pursuant to Section 3.09 of the Board Rules, amendments must be passed by a two-thirds vote. Amendments are introduced at one session of the Board and laid on the table until the next session for action.)

Mrs. Turner moved that Ordinance No. 96-33 be adopted. Seconded.

Mrs. Turner moved that Ordinance No. 96-33 be tabled. Seconded and carried.

Mrs. Turner read Resolution No. 96-74.

WHEREAS, the libraries in Jefferson County are members of the Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System, and

WHEREAS, the Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System does not charge other systems for use of its materials, and

WHEREAS, other systems do charge the Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System for use of their materials,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors respectfully requests that State of Wisconsin aids to library systems be increased to those systems which do not charge non-residents for inter-library loans of materials, which would solve "border problems" and provide for more equalized and better access to libraries throughout the State of Wisconsin.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent by the County Clerk to all Jefferson County State Senators and State Representatives.

Mrs. Turner moved that Resolution No. 96-74 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Lehmann read Report No. 12 of the Zoning Committee.

TO THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee, having considered petitions to amend the Zoning Ordinance of Jefferson County, filed for public hearing September 19, November 19, December 19, 1996 and January 20, 1997 as required by law pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, notice thereof having been given, and being duly advised of the wishes of the town boards and persons in the areas affected, hereby makes the following recommendations:

APPROVAL OF PETITIONS 1824A-96, 1851A-96, 1852A-96,

1856A-97, 1857A-97, 1859A-97, 1863A-97 AND 1865A-97

DENIAL OF PETITIONS 1839A-96 AND 1860A-97

Petition 1839A-96 was filed by William Rohloff to create a 17.8 acre rural residential building site along USH 12 in the Town of Oakland. This request is recommended for denial due to the Town's veto of the proposal.

With Petition 1860A-97, Kathleen A. Kruk requested rezoning of 3 acres along CTH N in the Town of Jefferson. The Planning and Zoning Committee recommends denial of this petition because the site is made up of prime agricultural soils. An approval would be contrary to the goals and policies of the Agricultural Preservation Plan, Sec. 11.04(f)7 of the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance, and Chapter 91 of State Statutes.

Dated this Fourth Day of February, 1997

August J. Lehmann, Secretary

Mr. Lehmann moved that the report be accepted by voice vote under suspension of the rules. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Lehmann read Ordinance No. 96-34.

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors has heretofore been petitioned to amend the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance, and

WHEREAS, Petition 1824A-96 had been referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on September 19, 1996, Petitions 1851A-96 and 1852A-96 had been referred for public hearing on December 19, 1996, and Petitions 1856A-97, 1857A-97, 1859A-97, 1863A-97 and 1865A-97 had been referred for public hearing on January 20, 1997, and

WHEREAS, the proposed amendments have been given due consideration by the Board of Supervisors in open session,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors does amend the Zoning Ordinance of Jefferson County (and accompanying zoning maps) as follows:

FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO R-1

Rezone Parcel 07-13-11-13 (2.38 Acres) at and around N6797 CTH B in the Town of Lake Mills. The property is owned by Lorraine R. Mosher. (1856A-97 - Jerry Mosher)

FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO RESIDENTIAL R-1

Rezone a part of Parcels 07-13-10-34-009 (39.905 Acres) and 07-13-10-31 (33.850 Acres) to allow for future subdivision. The property is along Shorewood Hills Road in the Town of Lake Mills and is owned by the Ferry Revocable Trust. This action is conditioned upon final plat approval. (1857A-97 - Scott and Julie P. Halvorsen)

FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO A-3, RURAL RESIDENTIAL

Create two new one-acre lots along Cushman Road from Parcel 06-15-13-14 (30 Acres) in the Town of Jefferson. Rezoning is conditioned upon receipt by the Zoning Office of a soil test for each lot showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and for approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1824A-96 - Steven Hookstead)

Rezone to create an 8 acre and an 8.4 acre lot, each with an existing house at N840 and N832 STH 26. Parcel 05-14-30-12-001 (8.460 Acres) and 05-14-30-12-002 (7 Acres) are owned by Victor Leroy and Leona L. Jackson in the Town of Koshkonong. This action is conditioned upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1851A-96 - Victor Jackson)

Rezone Parcel 05-14-27-44-001 (7.119 Acres) to create three 2.35 acre wooded building sites near W5750 Hoge Road, Town of Koshkonong. Rezoning is conditioned upon receipt by the Zoning Office of a soil test for each lot showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and for approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1851A-96 - August Lehmann)

Rezone to create a 3.8 acre lot around existing buildings at W8635 STH 106. Parcel 05-13-09-14 (40 Acres) is in the Town of Sumner. This action is conditioned upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1859A-97 - Noreen Hooper)

Rezone 2.7 acres with existing farm buildings on Rocky Lane, Town of Concord, from Parcel 07-16-33-23-001 (40.06 Acres). Rezoning is conditioned upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and for approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1863A-97 - Ron Duesterbeck)

FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO NATURAL RESOURCE

Rezone a part of Parcels 07-14-08-11 (8.429 Acres) and 07-14-09-22-002 (6.589 Acres) to create a 7.3 acres Natural Resource zone near N6847 CTH Q in the Town of Milford. Rezoning is conditioned upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1865A-97 - G. Robert Telfer)

Mr. Lehmann moved that Ordinance No. 96-34 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Buchanan, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Fuller, Maasz. Total 26.

Noes: Lidholm, Schwoch, Rupnow. Total 3.

Absent: Hoeft. Total 1.

Mr. Lehmann read Ordinance No. 96-35.

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors has heretofore been petitioned to amend the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance, and

WHEREAS, Petition 1839A-96 had been referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on December 19, 1996, and Petition 1860A-97 had been referred for public hearing on January 20, 1997, and

WHEREAS, the proposed amendments have been given due consideration by the Board of Supervisors in open session,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors does deny Petitions 1839A-96 and 1860A-97 and that no change shall be allowed:

FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO A-3, RURAL RESIDENTIAL

Create a 17.8 acre rural residential building site from part of Parcels 06-13-24-34-001 (16 Acres), 06-13-25-21 (40 Acres) and 06-13-25-24 (40 Acres). The property is on USH 12 in the Town of Oakland. (1839A-96 - William Rohloff)

Create a 3 acre rural residential building site along CTH N from part of Parcel 06-14-26-11 (20 Acres). The property is in the Town of Jefferson. (1860A-97 - Kathleen A. Kruk)

Mr. Lehmann moved that Ordinance No. 96-35 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 28.

Noes: Schreiber. Total 1.

Absent: Hoeft. Total 1.

Mr. Lehmann read Resolution No. 96-75.

WHEREAS, the Town of Palmyra has the authority, under Sec. 60.62 of the Wisconsin State Statutes, to adopt a town zoning ordinance that is stricter than the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Palmyra has adopted this ordinance to provide a clearer definition of what constitutes a multi-family dwelling, and

WHEREAS, it is the sole responsibility of the Town of Palmyra to administer and enforce the following ordinance,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Committee, the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors approves this resolution to effectuate said ordinance as per Sec. 60.62(3) of the Wisconsin State Statutes:

TOWN OF PALMYRA

STATE OF WISCONSIN

JEFFERSON COUNTY

ORDINANCE NO: 96-1

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE SECTION 96-1 OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE TOWN OF PALMYRA REGARDING DUPLEXES AND MULTI-DWELLING UNITS

WHEREAS, the Town of Palmyra has adopted the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance as the zoning ordinance for the Town of Palmyra, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Palmyra wishes to amend the definitions of that ordinance as it relates to duplexes and multi-dwelling units within the Town of Palmyra,

NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Board of the Town of Palmyra, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1:

Section 96-1 of the Town of Palmyra Municipal Code is hereby created to read as follows:

96-1 Duplex and Multi-Dwelling Units

SECTION 2:

The sections of this ordinance are declared to be severable. If any section or portion thereof shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, such decision shall apply only to the specific section or portion thereof directly specified in the decision, and shall not affect the validity of any other provisions, sections or portions thereof of the ordinance. The remainder of the ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Any other ordinance whose terms are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed as to those terms that conflict.

SECTION 3:

This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and posting or publication as provided by law.

Mr. Lehmann moved that Resolution No. 96-75 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Lehmann read Resolution No. 96-76.

WHEREAS, the Town of Farmington has the authority, under Sec. 60.62 of the Wisconsin State Statutes, to adopt a town zoning ordinance that is stricter than the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Farmington had adopted this ordinance to provide a clearer set of regulation for homes within its boundaries, and

WHEREAS, it is the sole responsibility of the Town of Farmington to administer and enforce the following ordinance,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Committee, the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors approves this resolution to effectuate said ordinance as per Sec. 60.62(3) of the Wisconsin State Statutes:

TOWN OF FARMINGTON ORDINANCES

CHAPTER 6

B. ORDINANCE REGULATING HOMES

The Town Board of the Town of Farmington, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, does hereby ordain as follows:

2. All homes, built, constructed or placed on any lot or property in the town shall be at least twenty-four (24) feet wide.

3. All homes shall have a minimum square footage of 1160 square feet.

4. All homes shall at a minimum have a 4:12 pitch roof.

5. All homes shall have full frost footings, not just columns or pilings below the frost line, or a full basement.

6. A temporary permit for a mobile home may be issued at the Town Board's discretion and the length of this temporary permit shall be determined by the Town Board.

7. The Town Board adopts all of the requirements of the Uniform Dwelling Code and said requirements of the Uniform Dwelling Code shall be incorporated herein by reference.

8. This ordinance supersedes all prior ordinances regulating all types of homes. The terms of this ordinance shall control as to any issues regarding homes.

9. Should any section, clause, or provision of this ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid.

10. If any person violates this ordinance, the Town shall be entitled to an immediate injunction, and the home shall either be made to be in compliance with this ordinance or removed from the Town of Farmington. The Town shall be entitled to actual attorneys fees and all other costs incurred in enforcing this ordinance.

11. In addition to the penalties stated above, a person may be fined an indefinite amount of money not to exceed $100.00 per day for each day the person is not in compliance with this ordinance.

12. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the date of its passage and publication according to law.

Mr. Lehmann moved that Resolution No. 96-76 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

There being no further business, Mr. Buchanan moved that the Board adjourn. Seconded and carried at 10:08 a.m.