Jefferson County - Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 1997

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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1997, 8:30 A.M.

Mr. Raymond C. Kisow and Mr. Carl F. Jaeger 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 Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Lidholm, Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Turner.

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

NOVEMBER 1, 1997

Available Cash on Hand

October 1, 1997 - - - - - - - - - - - - ($ 72,704.22)

October Receipts - - - - - - - - - - - - 5,233,375.57

Total Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 5,160,671.35

Disbursements

General - October - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 3,422,203.35

Payroll - October - - - - - - - - - - - - 979,560.41

Total Disbursements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,401,763.76

Total Available Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 758,907.59

Cash on Hand (in banks) November 1 - - - - - - $ 1,227,098.47

Less Outstanding Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - 468,190.88

Total Available Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 758,907.59

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

Local Govt. Invest. Pool-Gen. Funds $15,289,269.69 $15,289,269.69

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

1997 Interest 9,144.16

$ 239,194.84

Liquidity Management - Bank One Wisconsin $ 4,030,755.08 $ 4,030,755.08

$19,564,219.61

1997 Interest - Super N.O.W. Acct. $ 23,462.77

1997 Interest - L.G.I.P. - Gen. Funds 720,967.05

1997 Interest - Bank One Wisconsin 157,699.82

$ 902,129.64

John E. Jensen

Jefferson County Treasurer

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank reported that she had received a notice of claim from attorneys for Mark Nienstaedt of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, for $50,000 for injuries received when he was struck by a car on Jefferson County Highway Q while he was roller-blading on the highway. The claim alleges Jefferson County was negligent for failing to paint a bike lane line on the pavement.

The communication was referred to the Corporation Counsel and the Highway Committee.

County Clerk Frank read a letter addressed to Board Chairman Wendell Wilson from the State Department of Health and Family Services, Office of Program Review and Audit, advising that Jefferson County's 1996 Single Audit has been completed, the findings have been reviewed and result in no additional funds due to or from the applicable programs. Also, the County has satisfactorily responded to the comments and recommendations in the Management Letter.

The communication was ordered received and placed on file.

The County Clerk read a letter from Congressman Mark W. Neumann acknowledging receipt of the Jefferson County Board resolution pertaining to H.R. Bill 906.

The communication was ordered received and placed on file.

Mrs. Lidholm present.

The Clerk read a letter addressed to Chairman Wendell Wilson and the Jefferson County Board from Supervisor John Weiss. Mr. Weiss has resigned from the Fair Committee, effective immediately.

The communication was ordered received and placed on file.

The Clerk read a letter from John and Florence Kopas, W6461 Grogan Road, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, enclosing copies of a petition in opposition to the reconstruction of County Trunk Highway K from the Rock County line to State Highway 12.

The communication was referred to the Highway Committee.

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 Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.: From Agricultural A-1 to Business, John Poeppel, Town of Koshkonong; from Agricultural A-1 to A-2, Mark Nuchell, Town of Sullivan; from Agricultural A-1 to A-3, Rural Residential, Dale and Nancy Zastrow, Town of Watertown; John R. Spies, Town of Waterloo; Craig Beane, Town of Oakland; Scott Seavert, Town of Oakland; Wilmer Streblow, Town of Lake Mills; Gary Gramley, Town of Koshkonong; Raymond Linsky, Town of Koshkonong; Carl A. Jaeger, Town of Ixonia; G. Dixon Telfer, Towns of Hebron and Sullivan; John Hale, Town of Concord; from Agricultural A-1 to Natural Resources, Floyd Froelich, Town of Sullivan; from Agricultural A-2 to A-3, Rural Residential, Robert Mueller, Town of Palmyra.

Conditional Use Permit Applications from the following persons are on the agenda: Michael J. Gross, Town of Watertown; Don Simon Homes, Town of Oakland; R. Scott Pierce, Town of Jefferson; and John Milner, Town of Cold Spring.

Also on the hearing agenda are changes to Sec. 11.02 of the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance involving the definitions for Campground and Trailer.

The notice was ordered received and placed on file.

County Clerk Frank read the rules for the upcoming County Supervisor election, including the first day to circulate nomination papers (December 1, 1997), the last day for filing papers (January 6, 1998), and the number of signatures required (not less than 20 nor more than 100 electors from the respective district).

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

Mr. Buchanan, Secretary of the Budget Committee, moved that the proposed 1998 Jefferson County Budget be taken from the table. Seconded and carried.

County Administrator Willard Hausen addressed the Board, explaining and reviewing the proposed 1998 Budget and offering to answer any questions on same.

Mrs. Turner present.

Mrs. Schwoch requested a statement of the undesignated fund balance. The County Clerk supplied the following information:

JEFFERSON COUNTY GENERAL FUND

UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE

GENERAL LEDGER RECONCILIATION

12/31/96 Audited Financial Statement Undesignated Fund Balance $6,411,270

Workers Compensation Trust (200,000)

Designated for Future Appropriation - Continuing Accounts (748,480)

Inventory and Prepaid Expense Reclassification to Reserve 304,542

12/31/96 General Ledger Undesignated Fund Balance $5,767,332

1997 GENERAL FUND TRANSACTIONS

Fair Park Resolution 96-72 (387,000)

Continuing Account Correction - Dare Education (4,573)

Proposed Undesignated Fund Balance Applied to 1998 Budget (1,210,000)

12/31/97 Estimated Undesignated Fund Balance $4,165,759 *

*Less than one month's 1998 budgeted expenditures

Mr. Buchanan moved that the proposed 1998 Budget be laid on the table. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Buchanan read the following report:

By direction of County Board Chairperson Wilson, Resolution 97-51 that was presented by Supervisor August Lehmann September 14, 1997 was referred to the Budget Committee for study and their recommendation.

The Committee met on November 5, 1997 to discuss the issue. A Wisconsin Counties Association county supervisor compensation study was used for reference and comparison. This comparison indicated the following: 18 counties have per diems less than $40.00, 32 counties have per diems at $40.00, 14 counties receive per diems more than $40.00, and 8 counties pay a salary to Board Supervisors.

After much discussion, Supervisor Kisow moved that per diems remain at $40.00. Supervisor Buchanan seconded this motion. The committee voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

Respectfully submitted:

Jefferson County Budget Committee

Wendell A. Wilson, Chair

Raymond Kisow, Jr.

Alfred Foskett

James Hartwig

Ronald Buchanan

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

Mr. Lehmann read Resolution No. 97-51.

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board, a self-organized county, is authorized by Wisconsin Statute 59.10(1)(c) to establish the compensation to be paid County Board members after the next election,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that on and after the organizational meeting in April 1998, each supervisor shall be paid a per diem of $50.00 for each day attending a meeting of the Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that per diems payable for meetings of committees, commissions and boards be set at $50.00, effective the same date.

Mr. Lehmann moved that Resolution No. 97-51 be adopted. Seconded and lost by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schwoch, Hoeft, Kovnesky, Schroedl, Thomsen, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Maasz. Total 9.

Noes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Lidholm, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Curtin, Kisow, Foskett, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller. Total 19.

Absent: Smith, Wilson. Total 2.

Mr. Lehmann read the following report:

Since the last report to the Board on this project there have been two meetings with the Building and Insurance Committee, and a joint meeting with the Budget Committee and Building and Insurance. This report is to provide you with more information and bring you up-to-date with progress made.

Enclosed you will find a preliminary information brochure on the Center, a Memorandum of Understanding which the partners have signed, and preliminary architectural drawings and cost projections. You may also want to refer back to my first report to the Board which discusses the purposes of the Center.

The drawings that are enclosed are the second set of plans which have been developed to date. They reflect considerations which the Building and Insurance Committee wanted to see in terms of the type of building, available space, future usage, and cost. At the most recent joint meeting of the Building and Insurance and Budget Committees it was decided that Option B (Two level Building) is the preferred choice if this project is to go forward. This option allows for more overall space, which considers future needs including the location of additional County offices.

The Workforce Development Center is a concept that will locate all of the public, and several private, employment/training and related services under one roof. It is intended to highly coordinate and organize these services to the benefit of employees and employers. It will provide for career planning and improvement on an individual basis. On a broader sense, it will provide a place for comprehensive County economic development planning. It will help us to set the stage for the future in these areas.

The Budget and Building and Insurance Committees will bring a resolution to the Board at the November meeting which would request that further committee work proceed on this project. At that point we will develop more specific cost projections based on more final design specifications, discuss how this project could be funded, project operating costs, and project income from rents collected from the partner agencies.

Your careful consideration of this important project is greatly appreciated by everyone involved in this process.

Respectfully submitted by:

Thomas Schleitwiler, Director

Human Services

Building and Insurance Committee

Budget Committee

Mr. Lehmann read Resolution No. 97-52.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Building and Insurance Committee and the Budget Committee are hereby authorized to proceed with this project, obtain costs and financial data and report back to the County Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for their approval.

Mr. Lehmann moved that Resolution No. 97-52 be adopted. Seconded.

Mrs. Hoeft moved to amend Resolution No. 97-52 to read:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Building and Insurance Committee and the Budget Committee are hereby authorized to proceed with this project by obtaining costs and financial data and report back to the County Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for their approval.

The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

Amended Resolution No. 97-52 carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: Kramer, Zimdars. Total 2.

Absent: Smith, Wilson. Total 2.

Mrs. Fran Anderson, Administrator of Countryside Home, read the following report:

STUDY AND STRATEGIC PLAN FOR COUNTRYSIDE HOME

On October 7, 1997, Countryside Home issued a request for proposals to perform various services relating to future planning activities for the facility. These services are to include an evaluation of the population served, trends in long term care services, and the needs of the county's citizens. The final report is to provide alternatives and costs which the county can review and make decisions relating to the future operation of Countryside Home.

Several issues which the consultant will likely consider include: the most appropriate number of licensed skilled nursing beds which should be retained; diversion of existing resources or expansion into other residential living facilities such as assisted living or community based residential facilities (CBRF); developing or expanding service niches e.g. Dementia Unit; Subacute Rehabilitation; Geriatric/Psychiatric Unit, etc.; and the need to modify the existing physical environment to provide an appropriate setting for special populations which may be served. The report will reflect the expertise of an architect or other professional trained in building design who can evaluate and recommend alternatives relating to design of a Special Care Dementia Unit and other potential construction. The other construction activities will depend on changes which may be made in the types or numbers of clients served and the most effective setting in which it should occur.

The Board of Trustees has authorized the development of a strategic plan at this time due to several issues. The facility's occupancy has continued near or below 91% throughout 1996 and 1997. Contributing factors include trends toward long term care services being provided in other settings, and expanded competition in some areas. A part of this consideration is also the state's long term care redesign initiative. Another factor is the population of people with dementia whom we are already committed to serve and the need to provide that care in a more therapeutic setting.

The Board of Trustees will meet with selected firms on December 5, 1997. Anticipated completion of the project will occur in about 6 months.

Respectfully submitted:

Frances McGinley Anderson, NHA

Administrator

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

Mrs. Frances Anderson, Administrator of Countryside Home, read the following report:

NURSING HOME BED BANKING

In 1995 the state legislature established a 91% minimum occupancy standard to the direct care and support service cost centers in the Wisconsin Medical Assistance Nursing Home Payment Formula. Facilities were allowed to reduce their bed capacity to the level that would give them a 91% occupancy. They had to make the decision to decertify these beds during specified "window" time periods. Countryside Home was not in a position to benefit from permanently delicensing nursing home beds during the 1995/96 rate periods.

The 1997 biennial budget bill has created a permanent "window" to enable a facility below 91% occupancy to avoid a rate reduction by "banking" a licensed bed. Beds which are banked must remain in the bank at least 18 months and are subject to an annual decrease of 10% per year on the balance of the beds banked. A facility's net number of banked beds can be returned to service, subject to the formula restrictions.

Countryside Home has elected to bank 10 beds in order to avoid a penalty which would have been effective with the July 1, 1997 rates. Banking these beds at this time will prevent a revenue loss of approximately $350,000 over the next 2 year period.

The facility's occupancy in 1996 is the basis for the calculations to determine if the 91% occupancy standard is met and if not, the rate reduction to be applied. Countryside's 1996 occupancy was 86.8% based on average available beds of 258.5 and an average daily census of 224.3. (The average available beds are reduced due to beds which were out of use during the air-conditioning project.) Banking 10 beds reduces the 1996 capacity to 248.5 and our average occupancy to 90.3% and almost totally eliminates the penalty.

Countryside is also considering eliminating 8 licensed beds through the Community Integration Program (CIP) which allows a county nursing home to eliminate a licensed nursing home bed and in return the county (Human Services Department) would receive funding from the state for services for a person living in the community. The current value of a CIP slot to the Human Services Department is $40.78 per day.

The purpose of banking 10 beds now is to avoid the substantial financial penalty. Over the next 2 year rate period this penalty cannot be avoided by "CIPing" the beds. Eliminating an additional 8 beds effective January 1998 will improve the facility's bed capacity/resident census occupancy rate for fiscal 1998. It is the 1998 occupancy percentage which will be used in calculation of the Medical Assistance reimbursement rates effective July, 1999.

The beds which are CIP'd would be permanently eliminated. Countryside Home Trustees and Administration feel that using the bed-banking and CIP programs in combination in this manner will be the most advantageous strategy for Jefferson County.

Respectfully submitted:

Frances McGinley Anderson, NHA

Administrator

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

Mr. Pieterick read Resolution No. 97-53.

WHEREAS, by prior Board resolution, the County Board agreed to provide a right of way for the location of Jackson Street if the City of Jefferson located its new bridge at the Puerner Street location, and

WHEREAS, Jackson Street has been completed over said right of way as shown in Certified Survey Map No. 3520, recorded in Volume 16, Page 53 of Certified Surveys,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk is authorized to execute a quit claim deed to the City of Jefferson for the street right of way described in Certified Survey Map No. 3520, excluding therefrom those portions of the right of way encroached upon by existing buildings. After removal of said buildings, the Clerk is authorized to execute an additional quit claim deed to the City of Jefferson for the remainder of the right of way not conveyed by the first deed.

Mr. Pieterick moved that Resolution No. 97-53 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: Turner, Miller. Total 2.

Absent: Smith, Schwoch, Wilson, Thomsen. Total 4.

Mr. Pieterick read Resolution No. 97-54.

WHEREAS, the 1998 Budget contains $1,000,000 for infrastructure improvements at the Jefferson County Fair Park, and

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Fair Committee has determined that it would be advantageous to do other capital improvements at the Fair Park at the same time as the infrastructure improvements already funded in the Budget, and

WHEREAS, the estimated amount of the additional improvements is $2.78 million, and

WHEREAS, the Committee wants initial approval from the Jefferson County Board to bond for such $2.78 million expenditure in 1998 to accommodate the capital improvements currently sought by said Committee,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board declare its intent to issue bonds in the amount of $2.78 million for the unfunded capital improvements at the Jefferson County Fair Park as described in the "Stage One" Budget, page 27, Fair Committee Report dated October 14, 1997.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the proposed budget be amended to include capital projects fund account no. 8100 in the amount of $2,780.000.00 expense and $2,780,000.00 anticipated bond proceeds.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final bonding resolution shall be based on an amortization that will not result in an increase in the debt levy rate as defined in sec. 66.77 (1) (b) statutes,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a final bonding resolution shall be presented to the County Board not later than its February, 1998 meeting.

Mr. Pieterick moved that Resolution No. 97-54 be adopted. Seconded.

During discussion of this resolution Mrs. Lidholm and Mr. Kisow both asked for reassurance that the amount requested in the resolution is all that is needed to continue operating the Fair without further major funding.

Mr. Pieterick assured the Board that this would be sufficient funding for the Fair to continue operation.

Resolution No. 97-54 carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Jaeger, Hartwig, Hoeft, Kovnesky, Kisow, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Borland, Fuller. Total 19.

Noes: Holterman, Kramer, Zimdars, Curtin, Schroedl, Turner, Miller, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 9.

Absent: Smith, Wilson. Total 2.

Mrs. Turner read Resolution No. 97-55.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board in regular session assembled this 12th day of November, express and does hereby express its support of the following Legislative Bill:

SB 321 Circuit Court Branches. To provide for an additional circuit court judge in each of the following counties: Fond du Lac, Jefferson, La Crosse, Lincoln, Milwaukee and Rock, with terms commencing August 1, 1999. To provide 2 court reporters for the new branch in Milwaukee county and one for each of the remaining 5 new branches.

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

Mrs. Turner moved that Resolution No. 97-55 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Rupnow read Resolution No. 97-56.

WHEREAS, Lakehead Pipe Line Company has an oil transfer pipe crossing under the Jefferson County Bike Trail south of Spacesaver Corporation on Parcel No. 05-14-17-11-003, and

WHEREAS, Lakehead Pipe Line desires to install another pipeline in said location,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk is authorized to execute an easement and right of way agreement granting Lakehead Pipe Line an 80-foot easement to bore an additional pipeline under the Bike Trail in the location shown on Exhibit "A" of the proposed easement, subject to the terms of said proposed easement.

Mr. Rupnow moved that Resolution No. 97-56 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Smith, Wilson. Total 2.

Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 97-57.

WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee has been requested by the Jefferson County Health Department to eliminate a Public Health Nurse Position (Grade 22 $14.35 to $17.70 per hour) and create a Licensed Practical Nurse position (Grade 16 $12.15 to $14.99 per hour), and

WHEREAS, this change is being requested to accommodate the WIC Program with a more cost effective staffing pattern and realize savings to that program of approximately $4,705, and

WHEREAS, after due consideration, the Personnel Committee approves the request of the Health Department and recommends County Board approval.

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

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 97-57 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Smith, Wilson. Total 2.

Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 97-58.

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Coroner resigned his position effective October 3, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Chief Deputy Coroner Charles Bieberitz, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has assumed the duties as acting Coroner and will continue to serve in the capacity until a successor is appointed, and

WHEREAS, the 1997 annual salary for the part-time Coroner is $10,000.00 per year, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee recommends that Chief Deputy Bieberitz receive a prorated monthly salary of the above mentioned amount while he serves in that position.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the recommendation of the Personnel Committee that the Chief Deputy Coroner receive the prorated salary of the Coroner be and is hereby approved retroactive to October 3, 1997.

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 97-58 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Buchanan, Schwoch, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 27.

Noes: Lidholm. Total 1.

Absent: Smith, Wilson. Total 2.

Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 97-59.

WHEREAS, it has been requested of the Personnel Committee to increase the Deputy Coroner's rate per incident fee, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee established a rate for Deputy Coroners in January 1989 at $30 per incident, and recommends that this now be increased to $50 per incident.

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

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 97-59 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Buchanan, Schwoch, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 27.

Noes: Lidholm. Total 1.

Absent: Smith, Wilson. Total 2.

Mr. Jaeger read Resolution No. 97-60.

WHEREAS, Jefferson County has appointed a Sesquicentennial Committee, and

WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Commission has authorized a grant of $5,800 to the County for use in its sesquicentennial projects,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the grant agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator may execute any and all such other documents as may be necessary on behalf of Jefferson County and the Sesquicentennial Committee.

Mr. Jaeger moved that Resolution No. 97-60 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Smith, Wilson. Total 2.

Mr. Jaeger read Resolution No. 97-61.

"AMERICA AND WISCONSIN RECYCLES DAY"

WHEREAS, each year more than 208 million tons of municipal solid waste go into the nation's landfills, amounting to more than 4.3 pounds per person per day; and

WHEREAS, the nation has reached an overall recycling rate of just over 25 percent but much more can be done; and

WHEREAS, to focus the nation's attention on the importance of recycling, businesses, industries, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals have joined together to celebrate "America Recycles Day" and are encouraging their employers, staff, customers, membership and all citizens to pledge to start or enhance recycling programs and buy recycled products on November 15; and

WHEREAS, participating in "America Recycles Day" is one way citizens can help raise awareness about the need to reduce waste by reusing, recycling, and buying recycled products; and

WHEREAS, recycling saves millions of dollars in disposal costs, creates jobs, and is recognized as an easy way for everyone to help protect the environment by avoiding unnecessary use of important resources; and

WHEREAS, state and community leaders need to spread the word about the excellent programs they have established, the growth of markets for recyclables, the importance of buying recycled products, the need to expand the collection of recyclable materials, and the benefits of investments in recycling by small and large businesses; and

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Solid Waste Committee has supported recycling since 1981 and has actively promoted and educated Jefferson County citizens about recycling at the County Fair for over 10 years; and

WHEREAS, the Jefferson Solid Waste Committee has endorsed the concept of "America Recycles Day",

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims Saturday, November 15, 1997 as "America and Wisconsin Recycles Day", and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors also encourages all Jefferson County citizens to do even more recycling and be more dedicated to purchasing recycled content products.

Mr. Jaeger moved that Resolution No. 97-61 be adopted. Seconded and carried by voice vote.

Mr. Lehmann read Report No. 8 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 18, 1997 and October 16, 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 337A-78-97M, 1864A-97M,

1928A-97, 1934A-97 AND 1935A-97

DENIAL OF PETITIONS 1926A-97 AND 1936A-97

Petition 1926A-97 was filed by Michael and Brenda Frasser to create two residentially zoned lots near the intersection of East River Road and Hustisford Road. This is recommended for denial due to the Town of Ixonia's veto and because the sites encompass prime agricultural soils.

Likewise, Petition 1936A-97 is recommended for denial due to the prevalence of prime agricultural soils. This request was filed by Charles and Jeri Schultz to create two rural residential building sites near the intersection of Hooper Road and CTH E in the Town of Palmyra.

Dated this Third Day of November, 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. 97-25.

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

WHEREAS, Petition 1928A-97 was referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on September 18, 1997, and Petitions 337A-78-97M, 1864A-97M, 1934A-97 and 1935A-97 were referred for public hearing on October 16, 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

Modify the original request to allow rezoning of only 100 feet by 465 feet of Parcel 06-16-10-32 (39.255 Acres) to allow its sale to the adjoining property owner. The property to be rezoned is near W1202 Froelich Road in the Town of Sullivan and is owned by Harold W. and Jean C. Werning. (337A-78-97M - Audrey Werning)

Modify the original approval to rezone an additional 0.8 acre from Parcels 07-16-15-32-013 (21.772 Acres) and 07-16-15-33 (9.8 Acres) to add that acreage to two previously approved A-3 lots. This action is conditioned upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the lots. The property is near N6190 CTH F in the Town of Concord. (1864A-97M - Daniel Malone)

Rezone part of an existing certified survey map, Parcel 08-15-32-34-002 (1.25 Acres) and part of the adjoining property, Parcel 08-15-32-34 (24.75 Acres) to allow creation of a 1.25 acre rural residential building site. The property is near N7320 STH 26 in the Town of Watertown. This approval 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 for the property. (1928A-97 - Jon A. Gehler)

Rezone 2.05 acres along CTH N to create a new residential building site from part of Parcel 07-14-11-34 (38.6 Acres) in the Town of Aztalan. The property is owned by Clarence Mielke; rezoning is conditioned upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1934A-97 - Clarence Mielke/Earl Vesper)

Rezone 1.9 acres with a home at N5897 CTH S from Parcel 07-13-21-41-001 (3.33 Acres) in the Town of Lake Mills. This action is conditioned upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the property. (1935A-97 - Larry Hafenstein)

Mr. Lehmann moved that Ordinance No. 97-25 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: Lidholm, Schwoch, Hoeft, Miller, Rupnow. Total 5.

Absent: Smith, Wilson. Total 2.

Mr. Lehmann read Ordinance No. 97-26.

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

WHEREAS, Petition 1926A-97 was referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on September 18, 1997, and Petition 1936A-97 was referred for public hearing on October 16, 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 1926A-97 and 1936A-97 and that no change shall be allowed:

FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO RESIDENTIAL R-2

Rezone a part of Parcels 08-16-18-34-003 (5.156 Acres) and 08-16-18-34-004 (9.540 Acres) in order to create a new 1.62 acre building site along River Road in the Town of Ixonia. The properties are owned by Andrew and Marjean Griggs and Michael and Brenda Frasser, respectively. (1926A-97 - Michael and Brenda Frasser)

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

Create a 5.3 acre lot along CTH E and a 10.25 acre lot on Hooper Road from part of Parcel 05-16-03-44 (38.07 Acres). The sites are near W960 Hooper Road in the Town of Palmyra. (1936A-97 - Charles and Jeri Schulz)

Mr. Lehmann moved that Ordinance No. 97-26 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Pieterick, Holterman, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 27.

Noes: Schreiber. Total 1.

Absent: Smith, Wilson. Total 2.

There being no further business, Mr. Buchanan moved that the Board adjourn. Seconded and carried at 10:32 a.m.