Jefferson County - Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 1997

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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD MINUTES

TUESDAY, MARCH 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.

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank called the roll, all members being present, except Mr. Pieterick and Ms. Fuller.

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

GENERAL FINANCIAL CONDITION

JEFFERSON COUNTY

MARCH 1, 1997

Available Cash on Hand

February 1, 1997 - - - - - - - - - - - - $ (341,104.23)

February Receipts - - - - - - - - - - - 6,820,653.07

Total Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 6,479,548.84

Disbursements

General - February - - - - - - - - - - - $ 5,114,529.97

Payroll - February - - - - - - - - - - - 981,080.88

Total Disbursements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6,095,610.85

Total Available Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 383,937.99

Cash on Hand (in banks) March 1 - - - - - - - - $ 1,149,945.63

Less Outstanding Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - 766,007.64

Total Available Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 383.937.99

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

Local Govt. Invest. Pool-Gen. Funds $20,190,824.58 $20,190,824.58

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

1997 Interest 1,026.97

$ 231,077.65

Liquidity Management - Bank One Wisconsin $ 3,906,008.48 $ 3,906,008.48

$24,332,910.71

1997 Interest - Super N.O.W. Acct. $ 5,278.40

1997 Interest - L.G.I.P. - Gen. Funds 69,065.74

1997 Interest - Bank One Wisconsin 32,953.22

$ 107,297.36

John E. Jensen

Jefferson County Treasurer

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank read a letter from W. A. Sundt on behalf of the Jefferson County Council of the American Legion, the group which annually sponsors Youth Government Day in Jefferson County. Thursday, April 17, has been chosen as Youth Government Day for 1997.

The communication was ordered received and placed on file.

County Clerk Frank read a letter addressed to Chairman Wendell Wilson and Supervisor Jeff Pieterick from Supervisor Patty Potter. Ms. Potter has resigned from the County Board Fair Committee.

The letter was ordered received and placed on file. Chairman Wilson asked that any Board member interested in serving on the Fair Committee make their wishes known before the next Board meeting.

Ms. Fuller present.

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, March 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.: from Business to Agricultural A-2, David R. Goodearle, Town of Farmington; from Agricultural A-1 to A-3, Rural Residential, Tom and Vickie Yohn, Town of Waterloo; Ethan C. Emery, Town of Sullivan; Andrew Wester, Town of Oakland; Lilabelle Armstrong, Town of Lake Mills; Craig Beane, Town of Jefferson; Lauersdorf Farms, Town of Ixonia; Robert A. Tietz, Town of Ixonia; for modification of existing A-3 Zones, Kevin and Lynn Anderson, Town of Oakland; LeRoy Vohs, Town of Cold Spring.

Conditional Use Permit Applications from the following persons are on the agenda: Carl Duckworth, Town of Watertown; Rick Wietersen, Town of Oakland; Dale Trumpf, Town of Lake Mills.

The notice was ordered received and placed on file.

Mrs. Turner moved that the minutes of the February 11, 1997 meeting be approved as corrected. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Pieterick present.

County Treasurer John E. Jensen presented his annual report.

TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Members of the Board:

I, John E. Jensen, Treasurer of Jefferson County, am submitting a statement of the cash received and disbursed by Jefferson County during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1996 and ending December 31, 1996.

Cash Balance January 1, 1996 $ 916,099.81

Receipts for 1996 75,636,641.50

Disbursements for 1996 - General $63,238,876.31

Disbursements for 1996 - Payroll 12,171,456.11

Cash Balance December 31, 1996 1,142,408.89

$76,552,741.31 $76,552,741.31

To cover the required balance of December 31, 1996, there was on deposit as follows:

Farmers & Merchants Bank $ 1,188,185.32

Jefferson County Bank 263,029.72

TOTAL BANK BALANCE $ 1,451,215.04

Less Outstanding Checks 308,806.15

Cash Balance December 31, 1996 $ 1,142,408.89

TOTAL INTEREST FOR 1996

Bank One $ 183,923.83

Super N.O.W. Account 21,656.18

Local Govt. Investment Pool - Highway 135 12,371.90

Local Govt. Investment Pool - General Fund 948,612.36

$ 1,166,564.27

John E. Jensen

Jefferson County Treasurer

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

County Coroner Scott A. Galston presented the 1996 report for the Coroner's office.

DEATHS DEFINED:

Myocardial Infraction 29 Homicide 1

Cancer 18 Adult Sudden Death Syndrome 1

Pneumonia 10 Drowning 1

Auto Accidents 8 Liver Failure 1

Congestive Heart Failure 8 Down Syndrome 1

Cardiovascular Collapse 6 Malnutrition 1

Dementia 6 AIDS 1

Cardiorespiratory Arrest 6 Drug Overdose 1

Suicide 4 Emphysema 1

Renal Failure 3 Sclerosis 1

Athercletic Heart Disease 3 Chronic Obstructive Disease 1

Pulmonary Embolism 2 Seizure 1

Cerebrovascular Disease 2 Leukemia 1

COPD 2 Spontaneous Bleed Cranium 1

Cardiomypathy 2 Meningioma of Brain 1

Asthma 1 Myelofibrosis 1

Respiratory Distress 1 Gangrene 1

Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm 1 Intracerebral Hemorrhage 1

Crohn's Disease 1 Cardial Dysrhythmia 1

Asphyxiation (tension) 2

Total cases investigated were 136. Twenty-three autopsies were performed. Revenue received in 1996 was $3,760 which included fees for approximately 76 cremation permits.

Mrs. Schwoch moved that the Coroner's report be accepted, placed on file, and printed in the minutes. Seconded and carried.

Sheriff Orval Quamme presented the annual report for his department.

I hereby present to you the annual report of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. The annual report reflects the activities of the past year, and was compiled through the efforts of many individuals. I especially want to recognize my secretary, Norma Free, for her efforts to present a neat organized annual report of the Sheriff's Office. If you haven't already read the contents of this report, I urge you to do so.

I would like to bring to your attention that the Sheriff's Office operates the largest law enforcement agency in Jefferson County. Patrol deputies are the most visible portion of a law enforcement agency. I must state that Patrol is the backbone of our department. Uniformed deputies generally are contacted and deal with the public most frequently of any unit. It is the uniformed deputy who is the first on the scene of a volatile or tragic incident. We have 86 full-time sworn deputies, 6 part-time deputies, and 34 non-sworn support personnel. In 1996 our squads traveled in excess of 900,000 miles in the performance of assigned duties.

It is significant to note the non-sworn support employees perform numerous important duties. Their responsibilities range from cook to secretary to custodian, matron and communications operators, to name a few.

An important part of the annual report are the groups that perform specific tasks necessary for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the Sheriff. The operation of the Sheriff's Department is similar to that of a football team. Everyone has his assignment and must complete that assignment properly to maintain order. I also have volunteer and assigned teams, comparable in many respects to special teams used in football to address specific needs and situations.

Special Teams are:

Major Accident Investigation Team. They respond to accident scenes involving a death or serious injury. This team is responsible for reconstructing the events that caused the accident.

Underwater Investigation and Recovery Team. This team responds to accidents on Jefferson County waterways for rescue purposes and recovery of drowned victims. They are involved in efforts to recover evidence and stolen property that has been hidden or disposed of in one of our lakes or rivers.

Our Boat Patrol members offer boater safety classes each spring. They are tasked with patrol of Jefferson County waterway water safety issues and assisting the Underwater Investigation and Recovery Team during dives.

Our Community Service and Crime Prevention Unit is responsible for the DARE Program, security assessments for business and residents. We conduct vacant home checks, attend Career Day at several area schools, provide information displays at various community functions, scout units, Jefferson County Fair, Fort Atkinson Dairy Breakfast, and at Senior Citizen Centers.

The Traffic Safety Coordinators attend the Jefferson County Traffic Safety Committee meeting and provide statistical data and advice to the committee. They represent Jefferson County as members of the Wisconsin Traffic and Safety Officers Association.

The department maintains motorcycle patrol, snowmobile patrol and a courtroom security team. Within the Jail we sponsor a GED program that has consistently been the largest in the MATC-Madison vocational school area. The Ministry program is under the direction of a committee of area business and clergy men dedicating their time and efforts to a jail bible study, religious programs and church services. The Community Service Worker program permits qualified individuals the opportunity to work in the jail in exchange for time off their sentences.

The Jail maintains two libraries. One is supported by donations of books and reading material of general interest. The Law Library is maintained in accordance with state and federal requirements.

The Jail has its own food service division and is an important part of our Jail operation. During 1996 the kitchen served 163,337 meals. The cost of operating the jail kitchen is supported by meal fees to Huber inmates and a part of what we charge inmates from outside the county is based upon meal costs.

The Sheriff is responsible for the security of the courts and has a deputy assigned as bailiff. We serve papers issued by the court. We are responsible for extradition of individuals from areas throughout the United States and the transport of prisoners to and from different areas of Wisconsin for court.

Our 911 emergency and communications center is attended 24 hours a day and serves all areas of the county except the cities of Fort Atkinson and Watertown. The communications center provides dispatch services to 8 area police departments, 15 fire departments, 12 ambulances, the Coroner's office, DNR wardens, Emergency Government personnel, and the Jefferson County Health Agency nursing and personal care workers.

The Detective Division takes on the responsibility of major case management, with follow-up and charging cases the patrol deputies cannot conclude at the scene. The special teams delegated to the Detective Division include Welfare Fraud, Child Support investigations, Juvenile investigation, and the overall inventory of evidence and property held by the Sheriff pending disposition by the courts or return to owners.

I have attempted to provide an overview of the Sheriff's deputies and the manner in which we fulfill those responsibilities. There are special needs that are met by volunteer deputies or assignment.

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

Mrs. Lidholm requested from the Sheriff a list of confiscated property and its disposition.

Mr. Lehmann requested that in the future a list of this nature be included in the annual report of the Sheriff.

Bruce Haukom, Zoning Administrator, presented the annual report for his department.

The level of activity in the Zoning and Sanitation Department changed little in 1996 versus 1995. $130,137 in realized revenues were documented in 1995 and $131,973 in 1996. These revenues are collected from land use permits; zoning and conditional use and variance requests; certified survey and subdivision review; private sewage system permits and fees for Wisconsin Fund grant applications; and Farmland Preservation certificate issuance.

New home construction in the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County has remained constant over the last several years. In 1996 we issued 217 new single family dwelling permits; in 1995, 212 permits; in 1994, 205 permits; and 207 permits in 1993. Private sewage system installation permits for 1996 totalled 269 versus 294 in 1995 and 315 permits for 1994.

We also administer the Wisconsin Fund Grant Program for the rehabilitation of failed private sewage systems. Over $19,000 was distributed to seven applicants in 1996, versus $37,000 in 1995. Since the program became effective in 1991, Jefferson County residents have received $270,000 to aid in the replacement of qualifying systems. The program provides grant monies based on the income of the individual and the impact of the system's failure on Wisconsin's groundwater.

Since 1978 this Department has also administered the Farmland Preservation Program, providing property tax relief for approximately 1200 farmers. This has reduced property tax bills on the average of 17%. To date approximately $27 million in tax credits has been received by Jefferson County farmers as a result of Jefferson County's participation in this program. This program was also the cornerstone for the Agricultural Preservation Plan approved in 1978 and the ordinances that prevent land division in prime agricultural soils.

In March of 1996 the Jefferson County Plan 2020 Steering Committee began its work in directing the development of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Development Plan. John Stockham, owner and principal planner of Discovery Group Ltd. was hired to develop the information, scenarios and final document that will be presented to the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors for its approval at the end of 1997. The 21-member steering committee has met monthly to discuss the information prepared by Discovery Group. A series of quadrant meetings, focus groups and educational forums have been held to keep the public abreast of the progress. Nineteen thousand household surveys were sent out, one to each household in the county. Over 5,000 of these surveys were returned and tabulated. In 1997 another series of quadrant meetings for the public, and focus group meetings for specific interest groups, will be held to present the several scenarios for land use patterns in Jefferson County. We are excited about the prospects and encouraged that this plan will provide a solid framework to maintain and enhance the quality of Jefferson County.

1996 ZONING REPORT

PERMIT BREAKDOWN

New Single Family Construction 206

Additions to Single Family Construction 143

New Multi-Family Construction 4

Additions to Multi-Family Homes 1

New Mobile Home Placements 11

Additions to Mobile Homes 5

New Detached Garages 72

Additions to Detached Garages 5

Other New Accessory Structures 108

Additions to Other Accessory Structures 16

New Agricultural Buildings 70

Additions to Agricultural Buildings 12

New Business or Commercial Buildings 1

Additions to Business or Commercial Buildings 6

New Industrial Buildings 6

Additions to Industrial Buildings 5

New Public Structures 5

Additions to Public Structures 2

All Other (scrapes, ponds, fill, signs, towers, etc. . .) 70

PERMIT TOTAL 748

1996 ZONING REVENUES

Residential Permits $30,573.00

Additions and Alterations 7,642.80

Accessory Buildings 5,494.50

Business or Commercial 1,693.00

Agricultural 1,619.00

Shoreland Permits, Hearing Fees, Surveys, Ordinances 29,461.20

Signs 81.00

Salvage Yards Licensing 300.00

Farmland Preservation Program Recertification 11,298.00

NET ZONING AND LAND USE REVENUES $88,162.50

1996 SANITATION REPORT

SANITATION PERMITS ISSUED

New Construction Gravity Flow Systems 106

Gravity Flow as Replacements for Existing Construction 57

New Construction Inground Pressure System 1

Inground Pressure as Replacement for Existing Construction 0

New Construction Mound Systems 46

Mounds as Replacements for Existing Construction 34

New Construction Holding Tank 2

Holding Tank as Replacement for Existing Construction 11

New At-Grade System 2

At-Grade System as Replacement for Existing Construction 5

Replacement Septic Tanks Only 5

New Vault Privy 0

System Repairs 0

TOTAL NEW AND REPLACEMENT SYSTEM PERMITS 269

TOTAL TRANSFER PERMITS 1

TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED 270

1996 SANITATION REVENUES

SANITATION PERMITS

270 Sanitary Permits Issued $ 43,001.00

(Includes One Transfer Permit)

Minus One 1995 Permit Fee Refunded in 1996 - 125.00

Sanitation Fees Due State (268 @ $75) 20,100.00

TOTAL SANITARY PERMIT FEES $ 62,976.00

WISCONSIN FUND

County Fees Received in 1996 $ 900.00

7 Applicants - State Grant PY 1995-1996 19,679.00

TOTAL WISCONSIN FUND MONIES - PY 1995-1996 $ 20,579.00

Grant Monies Redistributed - PY 1995-1996 19,679.00

NET COUNTY RECEIPTS FROM WISCONSIN FUND $ 900.00

TOTAL SANITATION REVENUES $ 83,555.00

LESS REDISTRIBUTION AND STATE FEES 39,779.00

NET COUNTY RECEIPTS - PERMITS AND WISCONSIN FUND $ 43,776.00

NET COMBINED FUNDS

Zoning and Land Use $ 76,864.50

Farmland Preservation Fees 11,298.00

Sanitary Permits 42,876.00

Wisconsin Fund Net Receipts 900.00

TOTAL ZONING AND SANITATION REVENUES $131,938.50

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

Mr. Pieterick read Resolution No. 96-77.

WHEREAS, McKay Nursery of Waterloo has been an employer in Jefferson County for 100 years; and

WHEREAS, McKay Nursery is nationally recognized for its quality products and highly regarded for its commitment to the professional as well as personal well-being of its employees; and

WHEREAS, McKay Nursery's outstanding, innovative employee practices have been recognized by the President of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Jefferson County is fortunate to have such an exemplary employer in the County,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors do hereby further congratulate McKay Nursery on its receipt of the Business Enterprise Award from President Clinton and do thank McKay Nursery for demonstrating that good employee practices that truly help strengthen employees and families further serve to strengthen companies, both in morale and in profit margins; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors wishes McKay Nursery and its employees continued success and growth.

Mr. Pieterick moved that Resolution No. 96-77 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 96-78.

WHEREAS, from time to time it is necessary to designate various committed and restricted accounts to be in a non-lapsing status, and

WHEREAS, it is recommended that the following accounts be designated non-lapsing accounts and be recorded and approved by the County Board to aid the County Clerk in budgetary accounting:

100-12-51420 ELECTIONS

100-12-51440 ICC DATA PROCESSING

100-12-54810 SOLID WASTE (CLEAN SWEEP)

100-13-51732 LAND INFORMATION

100-18-56447 FTA-KLR TRAIL

100-18-56448 BIKE/PEDESTRIAN

100-18-56510-833 EMERGENCY GOVN'T (CARLIN WELD)

100-18-57232 BLACKHAWK ISLE DEMO

100-19-51940-239 CENTRAL SERVICES

100-20-52113 ANTI-DRUG ABUSE

100-20-52115 JAIL ASSESSMENT FUND (DEBT SERVICE)

100-20-52117 TASK FORCE/STATE GRANT

100-20-52118 ANTI-DRUG TAX REVENUE

100-20-52120 "CEASE" MARIJUANA

100-20-52124 SONAR

100-20-52125 STORAGE FACILITY

100-60-56111 COUNTY LIBRARY

100-68-56703 UW EXT PESTICIDE

100-68-56704 UW EXT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

100-68-56705 UW EXT SOIL AND FORAGE TESTING

100-69-56141-819 FAIR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT (LAWN MOWER)

100-69-56142 FAIREST OF THE FAIR

100-69-56145 FAIR PARK

100-70-57417 ROCK LAKE NON POINT

100-70-57415 LAKE RIPLEY NON POINT

100-71-51832 GROWTH MANAGEMENT

200-40-54181

THRU 54770 ALL SPECIAL REV NURSES (INCLUSIVE)

200-50-54510 HUMAN SERVICES

600-35-54210 COUNTRYSIDE

700-30-53111

THRU 53490 ALL HIGHWAY ACCOUNTS (INCLUSIVE)

711-09-51450 CENTRAL DUPLICATING

BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned accounts be designated non-lapsing accounts effective on passage of this resolution.

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 96-78 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 30.

Noes: 0.

Absent: 0.

Mr. Kovnesky read Ordinance No. 96-36.

THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

An Ordinance to regulate boating on the rivers and streams of Jefferson County.

SECTION 1. APPLICABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT. (a) The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to the rivers and streams of Jefferson County.

(b) The provisions of this ordinance shall be enforced by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department which is authorized to issue citations in accordance with Section 66.119, Wis. Stats., for violations of this ordinance.

SECTION 2. INTENT. The intent of this ordinance is to permit the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department to issue citations for violations of state boating laws incorporated herein.

SECTION 3. Sections 30.50 through 30.71, Wis. Stats. (1995), inclusive, except Sections 30.67, 30.68(2) and 30.681(2) are incorporated herein and hereby adopted by reference, including all changes and amendments hereafter made thereto.

SECTION 4. SLOW - NO WAKE AREA. The term "Slow - No Wake Area" shall mean that area within which boats shall be operated at the slowest speed at which said boat can be operated and still maintain forward motion and steering control. Slow - No Wake Areas shall be so designated by notices posted at points of public access and buoys. Such posting and buoys shall be made when the water level is 779.5 feet above sea level at Jefferson County Hydrologic Unit 07090001 which is located 80 feet east of Pottawatomi Trail Bridge at Bingham Point Estates on Lake Koshkonong. No person shall operate a power-driven boat faster than a "Slow - No Wake" speed in an area so marked.

SECTION 5. PENALTIES. For violations of the incorporated statutory sections above, the penalties shall be the Wisconsin State Boating Penalties as found in Section 30.80, Wis. Stats., which is hereby adopted by reference with all references to fines amended to forfeitures and all references to imprisonment deleted. Deposits for citations issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be those established in the Uniform Deposit and Bail Schedule promulgated by the Wisconsin Judicial Conference which is hereby adopted by reference, with all references to fines amended to forfeitures and including all applicable state assessments and court costs.

SECTION 6. SCHEDULE OF CASH DEPOSITS. Jefferson County Ordinance No. 96-17 is hereby amended to include the applicable portions of the Uniform Deposit and Bail Schedule described above for citations issued for violations of this ordinance.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication.

Mr. Kovnesky moved that Ordinance No. 96-36 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 30.

Noes: 0.

Absent: 0.

Mrs. Turner moved that Ordinance No. 96-32 be taken from the table. Seconded and carried.

Mrs. Schwoch 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,

NOW, THEREFORE, the County Board of Supervisors of Jefferson County does hereby ordain that Section 3.01(5) 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. Schwoch moved that Ordinance No. 96-32 be adopted. Seconded.

After a great deal of discussion, the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Smith, Lidholm, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Hoeft, Curtin, Kisow, Groskopf, Potter, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller. Total 17.

Noes: Holterman, Buchanan, Zimdars, Hartwig, Kovnesky, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Lehmann, Maasz. Total 13.

Absent: 0.

The Chair ruled the Ordinance failed for lack of a two-thirds vote.

Mrs. Turner moved that Ordinance No. 96-33 be taken from the table. 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 and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Groskopf, Weiss, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller. Total 24.

Noes: Buchanan, Thomsen, Turner, Piper, Maasz. Total 5.

Absent: Schwoch. Total 1.

Mrs. Turner read Resolution No. 96-79.

WHEREAS, your Legislation and Rules Committee has studied the Senate and Assembly Bills introduced thus far, and

WHEREAS, it is the request of the Legislation and Rules Committee that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors, assembled this 11th day of March, 1997, hereby express its approval and support of the positions taken on the following Legislative Bills:

SUPPORT: AB 3, 4, 6, 8, 15, 19, 22, 35, 36, 41

OBJECT: AB 5, 7, 9, 18, 26, 30, 31, 34

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors approve and support the recommendations of their Legislation and Rules Committee, and

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.

Note: Legislation Bills have been included in Agenda package.

Mrs. Turner moved that Resolution No. 96-79 be adopted. Seconded.

Discussion followed.

Mr. Kovnesky moved that Resolution No. 96-79 be tabled. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Weiss, Piper, Miller, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 16.

Noes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Wilson, Kisow, Groskopf, Turner, Potter, Lehmann, Borland, Fuller. Total 13.

Absent: Schwoch. Total 1.

After more discussion, Mr. Foskett moved that Resolution No. 96-79 be taken from the table. Seconded and carried.

Resolution No. 96-79 lost by the following roll call:

Ayes: Lidholm, Kramer, Turner, Potter, Lehmann. Total 5.

Noes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Buchanan, Wilson, Jaeger, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Weiss, Piper, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 23.

Absent: Schwoch, Miller. Total 2.

Mr. Kisow read Resolution No. 96-80.

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Parks Committee was authorized by Resolution No. 96-58, approved by the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors on November 14, 1996, to receive bids for the purchase of one (1) rotary mower for the maintenance of County Parks, and

WHEREAS, funds were also included and approved in the 1997 Budget for the purchase of one (1) rotary mower at the Fairgrounds, and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of both departments to combine bids for the purchase of the above-mentioned mowers for maximum price advantage, and

WHEREAS, such bids were received, opened and reviewed by both Committees on March 3, 1997 with the following results:

COMPANY MAKE & MODEL BID

Tractor Loader Sales Howard Price $23,200.00

Waukesha Kubota $23,800.00

Frohling Equipment New Holland $23,398.00

Watertown

Reinders Inc. Toro 223-D $23,980.00

Elm Grove Toro 325-D $25,794.00

WI Turf Equipment Jacobsen $23,750.00

Janesville

Powertown Corporation JD F935 $23,076.34

Janesville

Hanley Company Inc. Ransomes 723-D $21,300.00

Sun Prairie Ransomes 728-D $23,120.00

Town & Country New Holland $12,445.00

Ford Tractor Inc. Demo Unit w/4 hours $11,275.00

Verona

*Mid-State East Inc. JD 925 $21,902.80

Watertown Kubota $22,025.82

Allens Steiner 220 $22,984.00

Eagle

*Dave's Turf & Marine JD F-911 $19,240.00

Watertown JD F-925 $22,150.00

JD F-932 $22,400.00

Converse Equipment Co. Inc. Ford CM222 $25,110.00

Whitewater Kubota $23,968.00

*Bid did not meet specifications.

WHEREAS, the Parks and Fair Committees recommend the bid of Hanley Company, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, be accepted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Parks and Fair Committee be and is hereby approved and they are authorized to enter into a contract with Hanley Company for two (2) Ransome Model 723-D mowers for a total cost without trade of $21,300.00 as soon as practicable.

Mr. Kisow moved that Resolution No. 96-80 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Schwoch, Fuller. Total 2.

Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 96-81.

WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee has been requested to revise the current Accounting Coordinator Position - Grade 20-U ($13.61 - $16.78) to that of Accounting Coordinator - Grade 11-N ($14.95 - $19.14), and

WHEREAS, it is recognized by the Personnel Committee that this position will now be administrative, supervisory and provide accounting leadership to all County Departments, and

WHEREAS, after due consideration, the Personnel Committee approves this position revision and recommends County Board approval,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Personnel Committee be and is hereby approved and effective upon passage of this resolution.

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 96-81 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Schwoch. Total 1.

Mr. Jaeger read Resolution No. 96-82.

WHEREAS, Superior Services, Inc. and the Local Negotiating Committee have negotiated an agreement for expansion of the Superior Services, Inc. landfill currently located in the Town of Koshkonong, and

WHEREAS, such agreement provides for funds to be paid by Superior Services, Inc. to Jefferson County and the Town of Koshkonong pursuant to a formula contained in said agreement, and

WHEREAS, Jefferson County receives 20 percent of the tipping fees paid by the operator of the Deertrack Landfill in Jefferson County,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Jefferson County approves said agreement contingent upon the other parties' ratification of the following amendments to Exhibit D:

1. Paragraph 1 shall be amended by adding, "This section expressly excludes Clean Sweep payment to the County described at Page 46, Paragraph 2."

2. Paragraph 6, Sentence 2 shall be amended to read, "The next $10,000 shall be paid to the County as an annual fee, the use of which shall not be restricted, and which shall be used as the County Board may direct."

3. Paragraph 7, Sentence 4 shall be amended to read, "The Town Board shall determine the duration of the Landfill Reserve Fund, after which any remaining sums in the Landfill Fund shall be divided between the Town and County pursuant to the terms hereof, which funds may be released to the general funds of each party."

4. Paragraph 9, amend the last sentence of the first paragraph to read, "The Town shall be entitled to an amount equal to the remaining sums as provided for in Paragraph 8, as long as such amount when added to the amount received by the Town of Koshkonong as annual payments and prior distributions from the landfill funds does not exceed 80 percent of the total direct compensation paid by the Operator and interest earned on its undisbursed final share calculated annually in the landfill funds."

The balance of Paragraph 9 shall be stricken and replaced with:

"Notwithstanding any other language to the contrary, payments due the County under this agreement shall be made within 30 days of the receipt of the funds by the Town of Koshkonong. It is the intent of this paragraph to establish final division of all funds paid, such that (in addition to Clean Sweep funds) the County receives 20 percent of all direct compensation and the interest on the County's undisbursed share calculated annually on funds held in the reserve and operating funds. The Town shall receive 80 percent of all tipping fees paid and interest earned calculated annually on its undisbursed share of the funds held in the reserve and operating funds. In the event the Town withdraws funds pursuant to Paragraph 8, such withdrawal when added to annual payments received shall not cumulatively exceed 80 percent of all funds (excluding Clean Sweep funds) paid by the Operator to date and interest allocated to the Town's undisbursed share of the fund balances. For purposes of facilitating accounting for all payments pursuant to Paragraph 8, or final distribution of funds remaining in the Reserve Fund described in Paragraph 7, all payments received by the parties will be expressed in present value 1996 dollars using the CPI factors applied in reverse to discount payments received after 1996.

Sums received by the County for Clean Sweep purposes shall be used for said purposes if the County is unable to obtain grant funding for such program. Otherwise, all funds disbursed to the County shall be used as determined by the County Board."

5. Pages D5, D6, and D7 shall be amended as shown on the attachments hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Board Chairman may execute the agreement if amended as set forth above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the Local Negotiating Committee deems it appropriate to amend the dates in the agreement for execution of the agreement or completion of the feasibility study, the County Board Chairman may execute such amended agreement without further approval.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Solid Waste Committee may approve clarification language, if necessary, which does not alter the substantive provisions hereof, and the County Board Chairman may execute based thereon.

Mr. Jaeger moved that Resolution No. 96-82 be adopted. Seconded.

Mr. Patrick J. Hudec, attorney for the Town of Koshkonong, addressed the Board.

Mr. Ed Smith, Town of Koshkonong Supervisor, addressed the Board.

Mr. Lehmann moved to amend Resolution No. 96-82 to read that Jefferson County approves said agreement as originally drafted. Seconded.

Mr. Jaeger requested a short recess for the Solid Waste Committee and the Negotiating Committee to discuss the matter.

Chairman Wilson called a 10-minute recess.

The committees having failed to reach an agreement, Mr. Jaeger moved to table Resolution No. 96-82. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Lehmann read Report No. 13 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 on January 20, 1997 and February 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 301A-78-97M, 1831A-96-97M,

1866A-97, 1867A-97, 1868A-97, 1870A-97, 1871A-97

DENIAL OF PETITIONS 1758A-96-97M AND 777A-84-97M

Petition 1758A-96-97M was a request by Rodell Lea to create a five acre residential building site on Scheppert Road. The Committee is recommending denial of the petition due to the loss of prime agricultural land in the proposed 1600 foot long driveway.

Richard Preuninger's request for an additional lot in an existing A-3, Rural Residential zone is likewise recommended for denial because the vacant land is made up of Class III agricultural soils and has a crop history. This request was filed as Petition 777A-84-97M.

Dated this Fourth Day of March, 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. 96-37.

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

WHEREAS, Petitions 301A-78-97M, 1831A-96-97M, 1866A-97, 1867A-97, 1868A-97, 1870A-97 and 1871A-97 have been referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on February 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 AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO A-3, RURAL RESIDENTIAL

Rezone 1.97 acres of Parcel 05-16-26-42 (35.882 Acres) to allow its sale to an adjoining property owner. The property is owned by Horst Dorner, near W696 Little Prairie Road in the Town of Palmyra. Rezoning is conditioned upon recording of a transfer document for the acreage. (301-78-97M - Monica Orchard)

Rezone to create a 1.05 acre and a 3.9 acre lot at W8144 Island Road in the Town of Waterloo from Parcel 08-13-10-14-002 (5 Acres). This action is conditioned upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test for the vacant lot showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and for approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the property. (1831A-96-97M - Kent MacLaughlin)

Rezone 7.1 acres of Parcel 07-15-04-33 (36.9 Acres) on Switzke Road in the Town of Farmington. This action is conditioned upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1866A-97 - Jone M. Rice)

Modify the original request to allow creation of two lots, over a total of not more than four acres, from Parcel 06-14-07-23 (31.690 Acres). The property is on CTH G in the Town of Jefferson and is owned by Helen T. Robbins. Rezoning is conditioned upon approval by the County Highway Department of the access onto CTH G, upon receipt by the Zoning Department of soil tests showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1867A-97 - Scott Ehrke)

Rezone one acre with an existing mobile home at N9027 CTH Q in the Town of Milford. Parcel 08-14-09-31 (39 Acres) is owned by Stephen L. and Kathleen A. Duwe. This action is conditioned upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1868A-97 - Kevin Klement)

Modify the original request to allow creation of a three acre lot with existing farm buildings at N4237 CTH G in the Town of Oakland. Parcel 06-13-12-41 is owned by Helen T. Robbins; rezoning is conditioned upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1870A-97 - Scott Ehrke)

Create a three acre residential building site from Parcel 06-16-20-34-001 (8.938 Acres) in the Town of Sullivan. The site is near N3346 CTH F, and is owned by Robert G. Rammelt. This action is conditioned upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1871A-97 - Robert C. Rammelt)

Mr. Lehmann moved that Ordinance No. 96-37 be adopted. Seconded.

Mr. Schroedl moved to amend Ordinance No. 96-37 by deleting the two petitions from Scott Ehrke (1867A-97 and 1870A-97). Seconded and carried.

Amended Ordinance 96-37 carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Holterman, Smith, Buchanan, Wilson, Jaeger, Hartwig, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Fuller, Maasz. Total 23.

Noes: Lidholm, Rupnow. Total 2.

Absent: Pieterick, Schwoch, Kramer, Zimdars, Hoeft. Total 5.

Mr. Schroedl moved that the Ehrke petitions be sent back to the Zoning Committee for further consideration. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Lehmann read Ordinance No. 96-38.

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

WHEREAS, Petition 1758A-96-97M was referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on February 20, 1997, and Petition 777A-84-97M was 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 1758A-96-97M and 777A-84-97M and that no change shall be allowed:

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

Create a five acre building site from part of Parcels 06-13-14-11 (28.560 Acres) and 06-13-14-12 (38.780 Acres). The property is along Scheppert Road in the Town of Oakland. (1758A-96-97M - Rodell Lea)

Rezone a part of Parcel 05-13-02-42 (30 Acres) owned by Franz A. Weigand and modify the existing zone on Parcel 05-13-02-42-001 (8.749 Acres) to create a new residential building site near W7845 STH 106 in the Town of Sumner. (777A-84-97M - Richard Preuninger)

Mr. Lehmann moved that Ordinance No. 96-38 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Pieterick, Schwoch, Kramer, Hoeft. Total 4.

There being no further business, Mr. Buchanan moved that the Board adjourn. Seconded and carried at 11:59 a.m.