Jefferson County - Board of Supervisors - Minutes  - 1998

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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD MINUTES

TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1998, 8:30 A.M.

Mr. Carl F. Jaeger, Second Vice Chairperson, 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, Mr. Nass, Mr. Kisow, and Ms. Potter.

District 1 Rose M. Schreiber District 2 Mary P. Klein

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 Steven J. Nass 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 Alan G. Keating

District 27 Glen Borland District 28 Robert Rupnow

District 29 John Fiske District 30 Lavern Maasz

 

GENERAL FINANCIAL CONDITION

JEFFERSON COUNTY

JULY 1, 1998

Available Cash on Hand

June 1, 1998 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 242,593.75

June Receipts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5,195,464.31

Total Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 5,438,058.06

Disbursements

General - June - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 4,570,840.25

Payroll - June - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,039,889.98

Total Disbursements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5,610,730.23

Total Available Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ (172,672.17)

Cash on Hand (in banks) July 1 - - - - - - - - $ 438,226.37

Less Outstanding Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - 610,898.54

Total Available Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ ( 172,672.17)

Cert. Deposit - Due 10/6/98 - Carlin Park $ 5,000.00

Local Govt. Invest. Pool-Gen. Funds $19,902,891.98 $19,902,891.98

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

1998 Interest 5,096.42

$ 235,147.10

Local Govt. Invest. Pool-Fair Bond $ 2,805,541.72

1998 Interest 19,288.59

$ 2,824,830.31

Liquidity Management - Bank One Wisconsin $ 4,177,938.86 $ 4,177,938.86

$27,145,808.25

1998 Interest - Super N.O.W. Acct. $ 8,894.09

1998 Interest - L.G.I.P. - General Funds 462,304.14

1998 Interest - Bank One Wisconsin 91,960.55

$ 563,158.78

John E. Jensen

Jefferson County Treasurer

Mrs. Turner moved that the minutes of the June 9, 1998 meeting be approved as corrected. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Nass present.

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank read a letter dated June 22, 1998 from Mr. James D. Gruendler, Administrator of the State Department of Transportation, thanking the Clerk for sending a copy of Jefferson County Board Resolution No. 98-19 which asked for continuation of the Amtrak Hiawatha extension beyond July 11. Mr. Schindler advised that federal dollars were used to pay for the vast majority of the service and as there are no state funds available to pay for the continuation of the service, it would be ending as scheduled on July 11.

Ms. Potter present.

The County Clerk read a letter addressed to County Administrator Willard D. Hausen from David R. Schornack, Administrator of the City of Jefferson, advising that the City is interested in acquiring land which the County owns to the east of the present fairgrounds on North Jackson Avenue.

At the request of Mr. Foskett, the letter was referred to the Building and Insurance Committee.

County Clerk Frank read a Notice of Public Hearing for July 16, 1998 from the Zoning Committee.

The notice was ordered received and placed on file.

Mrs. Smith present.

The floor was opened for Public Comment.

The following persons spoke regarding the proposed Jefferson County 2020 Comprehensive Plan and Agricultural Preservation Plan: Vicki Raatz, Jim Battist; Matt Moronoy, Mike Ruzicka, Sharon Stade, Del Holzhueter, Carlton Zentner, Clem Mess and John J. Northey.

Mrs. Lidholm present.

The regular order of business was resumed.

District Attorney David Wambach presented the annual report for his office.

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

1997 ANNUAL REPORT

I. INTRODUCTION

This annual report is designed to provide a concise overview of the operations at the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office. You will find within an analysis of the personnel and structure of the office, some salient case statistics and finally some items of personal interest.

In 1997 the District Attorney's Office came under the new leadership of David Wambach. District Attorney Wambach was provided support by four assistants who, under the state personnel guidelines, constitute a 3.8 full-time equivalency. Those Assistant District Attorneys were Michael Schaefer, H. Elizabeth Kennebeck, Tris Baker and Lennie Weber. The full-time Victim Witness Program and part-time First Offender Programs were staffed under the continuing direction of Laura Rohland and Jennifer Stahr, respectively. During 1997 the District Attorney's Office had the good fortune to retain, intact, the dedicated service of Rhonda Rohloff, Officer Manager; Carla Robinson, Paralegal; Alice Wolfgram, Receptionist; as well as Jean Camacho, Kathy Hembrook, Deb Stone and Pam Frohmader as Legal Secretaries.

II. STATISTICS

Criminal Complaint Requests 1997

Criminal Complaints Charged 1412

Felonies Charged 468

Felonies Disposed 581

Misdemeanors Charged 938

Misdemeanors Disposed 1016

First Offender Program referrals 162

Criminal Traffic: 675 cases received

694 cases disposed

Traffic Forfeiture: 1610 contested cases

1721 cases disposed

FO/JO

Underage Alcohol, DNR 248 cases referred

County Ordinance 236 cases disposed

Other Civil Actions: 43

Weatherizations

Wage Claims

Vehicle forfeiture

Property forfeiture

Juvenile delinquency 296 referred

Juvenile delinquency 227 charged

JIPS petitions 37 referred

JIPS petitions 30 charged

CHIPS petitions 74 referred

CHIPS petitions 69 charged

Informal 15 referred

Deferred prosecutions 75

Reviews 193

Sanctions 91

III. NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS

The District Attorney's Office was busy during 1997 trying 15 jury trials, including the first degree intentional homicide trial of Bradley Hackl. Bradley Hackl was convicted by a Jefferson County jury and upon a recommendation of District Attorney Wambach and order of the court, sentenced to life imprisonment without the eligibility for parole.

Assistant District Attorney Lennie Weber was recruited by the United States Attorney for the Eastern District, Thomas Schneider, and chose, after much thought and consideration, to advance her career at the United States Attorney's Office. In December, 1997 the District Attorney's Office had the good fortune of hiring Assistant District Attorney Susan Sommer from the Milwaukee DA's Office.

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

Mr. Buchanan introduced Mr. Ed Virnig of Virnig, s.c., the firm which does Jefferson County's annual audit.

Mr. Virnig addressed the Board giving an explanation of the Independent Auditor's Report for Jefferson County for the year ended December 31, 1997. (Because of the length of the document, the Report is not reprinted in the minutes, but is on file in the County Clerk's Office and available for public inspection and examination during regular Courthouse hours.)

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

Mrs. Frances McGinley Anderson, Administrator of Countryside Home, presented the annual report for the Home for 1997.

ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

The resident census for 1997 averaged 233.3 per day, compared to 226.4 per day in 1996. Based on the previously licensed capacity of 262 beds, the occupancy was 89%.

In December the Board of Trustees authorized eliminating 8 licensed beds and converting them to Community Integration Program fund slots to be used by the Jefferson County Human Services Department to support people living in the community. In addition, 10 beds were temporarily "banked". These steps were taken in order to prevent a projected revenue loss of approximately $350,000 over a 2 year period. The loss would have resulted from the occupancy falling below 91%. The resulting capacity was 244. This will increase to 252 when a portion of the banked beds are returned in July, 1999.

Additional revenue was obtained for the fifth year from the Intergovernmental Transfer Program. The 1997/1998 award is estimated to be $1,495,600. The final amount for 1996/1997 was $1,866,085.

In October, 1997, Countryside Home issued a request for proposals to perform various services relating to future planning activities for the facility. These services 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 expected to be completed by July, 1998 and is expected to provide alternatives which Jefferson County can review and use to make decisions relating to the future operation of Countryside Home.

Since October, 1996 the Human Services Department and Countryside Home have jointly discussed a project with Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin. Goodwill has been interested in obtaining a federal HUD grant for developing an elderly housing project in Jefferson County.

In July, 1997 the County Board authorized a quit claim deed to Goodwill of approximately 1 acre located near Countryside Home for the purpose of building a 20-unit apartment building. It was contingent on receiving the HUD grant. However, the grant was not approved for the sole reason that the site chosen was contaminated. This location was a former apple orchard operated by the county for many years and the contamination was undoubtedly due to the application of chemicals. Countryside Home has contracted a company to complete a site investigation and may be required by the Department of Natural Resources to proceed with remediation. Discussions with Goodwill were renewed and alternate sites have been considered.

Wisconsin's Department of Health and Family Services has been working on redesigning the long term care service delivery system for 2 years. Their proposed plan was released in May 1997 to a great deal of opposition from various sources. While the process was temporarily stalled, it began again. It is anticipated the redesigned system will result in changes in how services are managed and paid for.

The computer software program for clinical record-keeping and the MDS (Multiple Data Set) assessment process was updated. Computer stations were installed in nursing stations and other departments. This will facilitate each discipline in the entry of their own assessment data to begin in 1998.

An interdisciplinary committee was convened for the purpose of developing a plan of programs and services designed to more effectively meet the needs of the resident population with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. An Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Support Group was initiated. Additional program space on the unit was created when beds were eliminated. New program techniques have been introduced including music/touch therapy. The efforts in these areas are ongoing.

The key areas of planned activity in 1998 include the following:

1. Participate actively in the strategic planning process. Begin implementation of selected alternatives.

2. Revise systems and train staff in preparation for changes in Medicare reimbursement to skilled nursing facilities. A new method of reimbursement will use a case mix index to determine payment and will be based on MDS assessment completed by nursing home staff. In addition. a consolidated billing system must be implemented by January 1.

Respectfully submitted,

Frances McGinley Anderson, NHA

Administrator

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

Mrs. Groskopf moved that Resolution No. 98-24 be taken from the table. Seconded and carried.

Zoning Administrator Bruce Haukom addressed the Board, explaining various modifications that the Zoning and Planning Committee is proposing for the Jefferson County 2020 Comprehensive Plan and Agricultural Preservation Plan, including changing the name to the 1998 Jefferson County Land Use Plan.

Mrs. Groskopf moved to table Resolution No. 98-24. Seconded and carried.

Mrs. Lidholm read the following:

REPORT

On January 13, 1998, the County Board appropriated $1,673,900 to fund building the Workforce Development Center. The bids for the structure are set forth in the following resolution. The Building and Insurance Committee and the Budget Committee Report preceding Resolution No. 97-79 noted that construction of this building would, in addition to creating the Workforce Development Center, address some pressing space needs at the Courthouse. UW-Extension currently utilizes more square feet in the Courthouse than any other non-court related department. The joint committee report in January noted that discussion had begun with regard to relocating the UW-Extension to the lower level of the new building.

The project experienced some delay and increased cost as a result of proceeding through the City zoning process. On the agenda later today, a resolution is proposed to spend $10,000 for a plan for the Countryside Farm. That plan was a condition of the City's approval of the conditional use permit for this building. In addition, the City's conditional use permit requires approximately $44,000 worth of street improvements for an extension of Sherwood Drive along the westerly side of the new building. Finally, turning the building 90 degrees to accommodate City concerns resulted in relocation of the sidewalks and parking areas which increased the amounts which are required for grading and lot improvement.

Relocating the UW-Extension offices to the new building has required adjustment of the size of the building by adding 12 feet to its depth. Finishing the lower level to accommodate the UW-Extension's educational mission required changes to the ventilation system in order to properly accommodate large groups, a smoke detection system, projection screens, a movable partition and extensive power and data handling requirements.

Given the design changes to satisfy the City and accommodate the UW-Extension's program, the bids set forth in the following resolution are reasonable. There is less than a 10 percent variance between the low bid and the high bid, which tends to indicate the bids are fair representations of the market.

In order to proceed, a transfer of $650,000 is required. While that is more than was anticipated based on the earlier estimate, it should be noted that the earlier estimate did not take into account requirements established by the City, nor finishing the lower space to accommodate the education aspects of UW-Extension's program.

SUMMARY

Current bid for construction $1,835,000

Grading, parking lots, landscaping

and street 184,000 *

Data cabling 54,000 **

Architectural engineering and fees 122,100

Contingency 128,800

Total $2,323,900

Less funds budgeted 1,673,900

Transfer needed $ 650,000

* Work to be done by Highway Department

** Work to be done by ICC

The monies budgeted will not include furnishings and equipment for UW-Extension, which amounts are not known at this time, but which will be proposed in the 1999 Budget. The Human Services Department will receive approximately $251,000 from the State of Wisconsin and the Private Industry Council to cover the cost of computers and the phone system in the building. It is anticipated that the County will receive about $70,000 per year in rent from the other agencies using the building.

Based on the foregoing, the Building and Insurance Committee and the Budget Committee respectfully request adoption of the following resolution.

Submitted by,

Building and Insurance Committee &

Budget Committee

Mrs. Lidholm moved that the report be accepted. Seconded and carried.

Mrs. Lidholm read Resolution No. 98-25.

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 97-79, approved January 13, 1998 by the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors, funds were provided for the Workforce Development Center, and

WHEREAS, bids were received and reviewed on July 13, 1998 by the Building and Insurance Committee, the Budget Committee and Architect Hal Koenig with the following results:

Bidder Price Completion Date

Padley-McGann Construction, Inc. $1,835,000 5/1/99

Madison, WI

Gilbert Construction Corporation $1,843,131 3/14/99

McFarland, WI

Miron Construction, Inc. $1,859,887 4/14/99

Menasha, WI

Guenther-Wagner-Johnson, Inc. $1,918,795 6/1/99

West Allis, WI

Magill Construction Company, Inc. $1,939,872 300 Days

Elkhorn, WI

James Cape & Sons Company $1,945,000 No Answer

Racine, WI

Joseph Lorenz, Inc. $1,958,000 8/31/99

Hartland, WI

Bauer & Raether Builders, Inc. $1,991,641 9 Months

Madison, WI

Vogel Bros. Building Co. $1,998,000 3/31/99

Madison, WI

Horizon $1,998,000 5/8/98

Madison, WI

Scherrer Construction Co., Inc. $2,015,000 4/15/99

Burlington, WI

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is the recommendation of the Building and Insurance and Budget Committees that the bid of Padley-McGann Construction, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin, for $1,835,000 be and is hereby approved and the County is authorized to contract for same.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of $650,000 be transferred from the County General Fund, Account No. 100.342900 to Workforce Development Center, Account No. 8101.594000.

Mrs. Lidholm moved that Resolution No. 98-25 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Jaeger, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 26.

Noes: Kramer. Total 1.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 98-26.

WHEREAS, James and Linda Sullivan have made an offer to purchase a strip of land 35 feet in width lying along the south and west sides of their property located at 683 North Watertown Road, Jefferson, Wisconsin, which strip of land is currently part of the Highway Department grounds, and

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee has reviewed said offer and recommends sale of said strip to the Sullivans for $5,000, conditioned upon a right of first refusal to purchase the strip and the remainder of Sullivans' property at such time it would be for sale and further conditioned on the fact there will be no division of the lot created by adding this property to Sullivans' existing property,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Board does hereby authorize sale of the above-described land to Sullivans on the conditions contained in Sullivans' offer to purchase of April 24, 1998 and the counter offer approved by the County Highway Committee June 17, 1998.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk, Administrator and Corporation Counsel are authorized to prepare and execute any and all documents necessary to complete this transaction.

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 98-26 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Klein, Holterman, Smith, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 25.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Schreiber, Lidholm, Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 5.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 98-27.

WHEREAS, Gordon Wilke owns agricultural land in Sections 29 and 30, Town 8 North, Range 13 East, in the Town of Waterloo, Jefferson County, State of Wisconsin, and

WHEREAS, Gordon Wilke wishes to establish a water supply under County Trunk Highway "O" to facilitate water service to a building located on the east side of County Trunk Highway "O", and

WHEREAS, the said Gordon Wilke has requested to install a four (4) inch casing to facilitate running a one (1) inch water service line under County Trunk Highway "O" at a point approximately 225 feet south of the intersection of Veith Road, as measured along the centerline of County Trunk Highway "O", and

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Highway Committee has recommended that this request be granted subject to certain conditions and restrictions to be imposed by the Committee,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Jefferson does hereby grant Gordon Wilke a 20 year easement to install a four (4) inch casing to run a one (1) inch water service under County Trunk Highway "O" at a point approximately 225 feet south of the intersection of Veith Road, as measured along the centerline of County Trunk Highway "O", subject to the restriction that in the event County Trunk Highway "O" is widened, regraded, or otherwise maintained or improved in a manner that the aforementioned casing is damaged or rendered useless, the County of Jefferson will not be responsible for the damage thus caused, and subject to the further stipulation that the Jefferson County Highway Committee shall have the right to determine the type and size of the casing, the depth said casing is installed, and the manner of installation; including jacking, wet or dry boring without surface excavation.

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 98-27 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Maasz read the following:

HIGHWAY COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING

PURCHASE OF AN ADDITIONAL TRACTOR MOWER

On June 18, 1998, two tractor mowers caught fire in a Highway Department Equipment Storage Shed located next to the Concord Salt Shed. The fire was determined to be accidental in nature and subsequently destroyed one unit and severely damaged the other. The damaged unit is being repaired, but the destroyed unit will need to be replaced. Insurance reimbursement will be forthcoming, and those moneys can be used towards the replacement of the destroyed tractor mower.

Normally, we would send out bid specifications and go through the formal procedures to purchase an additional unit through the bidding process. As it happens, the Highway Committee recently received bids for the purchase of two tractor mower units.

On April 1, 1998, the Jefferson County Highway Committee received bids for new, 1998 model or newer rear wheel drive tractors with mid-side mounted flail mowers. Low bid, without trade, was received from Hillsboro Equipment, Inc., Hillsboro, Wisconsin, for two (2) new, 1998 Model, John Deere 6310 Tractors with Tiger TSF75 HDC Mowers for $83,400. A single unit would therefore be $41,700.

Said bids represented a competitive market bid process, the results of which should still be valid in current market conditions. We have contacted Hillsboro Equipment and they have confirmed that they will honor their previous low bid for the purchase of an additional unit at the same bid price.

We believe that it is in our best interest to purchase an additional unit from this vendor at this time, saving the costs of the bidding process, eliminating additional delays in delivery, and avoiding inflationary increases that may result in the future.

Therefore, the Highway Committee recommends approval of the resolution authorizing purchase of a tractor mower from Hillsboro Equipment, waiving the normal requirement to receive other bids, since it would be impractical and inefficient to go through another bidding process at this time.

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. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 98-28.

WHEREAS, Section 10 of the County's Purchasing Ordinance provides that, as a general rule, items with a cost in excess of $10,000 will be purchased from the lowest bidder, and

WHEREAS, said section permits the Board to waive the bidding process in its entirety when it is impractical, and

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee's report concerning the recent accidental loss by fire of a tractor mower makes it advantageous to purchase an additional tractor mower from bids received April 1, 1998, for similar tractor mowers, and

WHEREAS, the results of said bids received on new 1998 model or newer, rear wheel drive tractors with mid-side mounted flail mowers on April 1, 1998, represented a competitive market bid process, the results of which are still valid in current market conditions, and

WHEREAS, low bid was received from Hillsboro Equipment, Inc., Hillsboro, Wisconsin, for a new 1998 Model, John Deere 6310 Tractor with Tiger TSF75 HDC Mower, for $41,700.00, without trade,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board, pursuant to Section 10(f), Ordinance 85-1, hereby waives the ordinance bidding process as being impractical in this situation and authorizes the Committee to purchase One (1) New, 1998 Model, John Deere 6310 Tractor with Tiger TSF75 HDC Mower from Hillsboro Equipment, Inc., Hillsboro, Wisconsin, for the net bid amount without trade of $41,700.00.

(The money to come from the Highway Equipment Operations Cost Center 53241.)

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 98-28 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 27.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 98-29.

WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee has been requested by the Jefferson County Health and Human Services Departments to create a Public Health Nurse position (Grade 22, $14.78 to $18.23 per hour), and

WHEREAS, this position will provide comprehensive nursing care to Human Service clients in the mental health area, and

WHEREAS, the Health Department would employ the Public Health Nurse and contract with Human Services who would then charge and receive Community Support and Medical Assistance dollars to fund this position, and

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

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

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 98-29 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 27.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 98-30.

WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee has been requested by the Jefferson County Health Department to eliminate a Registered Nurse position (Grade 22, $14.78 to $18.23 per hour) and create a Licensed Practical Nurse position (Grade 16, $12.51 to $15.44 per hour), and

WHEREAS, this change is being requested to accommodate a more effective staffing pattern within the Health Department, 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 of this resolution.

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 98-30 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 27.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 98-31.

WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee has been requested by the Highway Committee to reclassify one (1) Highway Utility Person II (Grade H-20, $14.07 to $14.58 per hour) to that of a Highway Foreman position (Grade H-24, $15.12 to $15.78 per hour), to be assigned to the Bridge Crew, and

WHEREAS, this position will be responsible for the execution of work assignments, charging out of materials, coordination of job duties on site, proper placement of work zone traffic control devices and all other aspects related to day to day activities, and

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

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

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 98-31 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 27.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Mr. Curtin read Resolution No. 98-32.

WHEREAS, Jefferson County recognizes the benefits of a program to control the disposal and storage of potentially hazardous household waste and will carry out all activities described in the State grant application, and

WHEREAS, the County's Clean Sweep Program offers education and assistance in identification, handling and disposal of household hazardous waste through distribution of information, presentations to citizens, and a designated day for collection and disposal of household hazardous waste, and

WHEREAS, the household Clean Sweeps conducted in 1992, 1994 and 1996 were well received by participants, and

WHEREAS, successful agricultural Clean Sweeps were also held in 1993, 1995 and 1997, and

WHEREAS, the County Board declares its intent to conduct its fourth household Clean Sweep Program subject to public response and funding, and

WHEREAS, Jefferson County will maintain records documenting all expenditures made during the Clean Sweep Program, will allow an audit of the program and its financial records, and will grant access to the proposed collection site for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) inspection, and

WHEREAS, Jefferson County will submit a report to the State describing Clean Sweep activities, achievements, and problems, comparing the actual program with proposed activities and objectives, including samples of brochures, data on participation, waste quantities collected, documentation of costs, and a section on recommendations,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Solid Waste Committee to submit an application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for a Household Hazardous Waste Grant to administer a Clean Sweep Program in Jefferson County in August 1998.

Mr. Curtin moved that Resolution No. 98-32 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Curtin read Resolution No. 98-33.

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Committee will be holding a Household Clean Sweep on August 29, 1998, and

WHEREAS, the Committee invited proposals and received three proposals from vendors to perform the Clean Sweep, and

WHEREAS, the Committee reviewed the proposals from Waste Management Industrial Services, Superior Special Services, and Laidlaw Environmental Services at its June 17, 1998 meeting, and

WHEREAS, the per pound cost to handle the material from each firm is as follows:

Waste Management Superior Laidlaw

Industrial Services Special Environmental

Services Services

All-Inclusive $1.23 $1.35 $1.40

Pound Rate

Latex Paint .30 .35 .59

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract for the 1998 Household Clean Sweep be awarded to Waste Management Industrial Services.

FISCAL NOTE: Prior year's expenditures have been about $19,831.00 per year based on the amount of material collected. Account #1209.529299 has sufficient funds to pay for this project.

Mr. Curtin moved that Resolution No. 98-33. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 27.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Mr. Holterman read Resolution No. 98-34.

RESOLVED that in line with County policy regarding expenses at meetings outside the State of Wisconsin, the mileage and necessary expenses of Mary Gruenewald to attend the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference at Rapid City, South Dakota from October 18 through October 22, 1998 be allowed, but not to exceed $300.00. (Money to come from University Extension Account No. 6801.512147.)

Mr. Holterman moved that Resolution No. 98-34 be adopted. Seconded.

Mrs. Turner moved that Resolution No. 98-34 be amended to change the dollar amount to $500. Seconded and carried.

Amended Resolution No. 98-34 carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 27.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Mrs. Groskopf read Resolution No. 98-35.

PURCHASE OF GLOBAL POSITIONING SURVEY EQUIPMENT

WHEREAS, the County Board has authorized the Planning and Zoning Committee by Resolution No. 91-94 to apply for grants to forward the goals and objectives of the Land Record Modernization Plan,

WHEREAS, the Land Records Modernization Plan goals and objectives include developing accurate geodetic control on public land survey system corners by the County Surveyor,

WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Committee authorized the Land Information Office to make application for a grant of $26,500 to purchase Global Positioning System Survey equipment for survey control in November of 1997,

WHEREAS, the Land Information Office has applied for and was awarded said grant,

WHEREAS, the Land Information Office and County Surveyor have received bids on three Global Positioning Systems from Topcon Midwest $24,785, Timble Navigation Limited $24,885 and Kara Company, Inc. $30,211,

WHEREAS, the Land Information Office and County Surveyor have considered cost, portability, ease of use and have concluded that the Topcon Midwest proposal best meets the Jefferson County survey control needs,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Land Information Office is hereby authorized to purchase the Topcon Survey System for $24,785.

Mrs. Groskopf moved that Resolution No. 98-35 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 27.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Mrs. Groskopf read Resolution No. 98-36.

WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Committee was authorized by Resolution No. 98-23, approved by the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors on June 9, 1998 to receive proposals for a Countryside Farm future land use plan, and

WHEREAS, the following consulting firms were sent a request for proposal for the Countryside Farm land use plan,

Planning and Design Institute, Milwaukee

Camiros, Chicago

Vandervalle & Associates, Madison

Discovery Group LTD, Madison

WHEREAS, one (1) proposal was received and reviewed by the Committee on July 7, 1998, and

WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Committee recommends that the Planning and Design Institute, Milwaukee, WI be hired to prepare the plan at a cost of $10,000.00,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Zoning Committee be and is hereby approved and they are authorized to contract with Planning and Design Institute to prepare the Countryside Farm future land use plan.

(Fiscal Note: Money to come from Workforce Development Center Account No. 8101.)

Mrs. Groskopf moved that Resolution No. 98-36 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Maasz. Total 25.

Noes: Rupnow, Fiske. Total 2.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Mrs. Groskopf read Report No. 4 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 May 21, 1998 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 1795A-96-98M, 1954A-97-98M,

2004A-98, 2005A-98, 1961A-98M, 2010A-98,

2011A-98, 2013A-98 and 1907A-97-98M

DENIAL OF PETITIONS 2000A-98, 1986A-98, 2002-98,

2006A-98, 2008A-98 and 2009A-98

Petition 2000A-98 was filed by Kathy Allison to create three A-3 zoned lots and an A-2 zoned lot along Manske Road in the Town of Milford. This is recommended for denial due to the Town of Milford's opposition.

Petition 1986A-98 was filed by William Kueht to create three lots on Golden Lake Park Road. This request is recommended for denial due to the amount of prime agricultural soils on the site and the location of wetlands limiting access to the proposed lots.

The Leona Draheim Estate filed Petition 2002A-98 to rezone 5.21 acres with buildings on CTH B. This is recommended for denial because the Town of Farmington site is made up of prime agricultural soils.

Likewise, Petition 2006A-98 is recommended for denial due to the prevalence of prime agricultural soils on the site. This request was filed by Lyle Fettig to create two new residential building sites on Blackhawk Island Road in the Town of Koshkonong.

Thaddeus Garlewski filed Petition 2008A-98 to create a 13 acre lot on East Rockdale Road in the Town of Oakland. This is recommended for denial due to the Town's opposition and because of the prevalence of predominantly prime ag soils on the site.

James and Gail Chaput requested rezoning of 7.4 acres on CTH CI in the Towns of Palmyra and Sullivan. This is recommended for denial due to the prevalence of prime ag soils on the site.

Dated this Seventh Day of July, 1998

Kathleen Groskopf, Secretary

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

Mrs. Groskopf read Ordinance No. 98-33.

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

WHEREAS, Petition 1795A-96-98M had been referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on May 21, 1998 and Petitions 1954A-97-98M, 2004A-98, 2005A-98, 1961A-98M, 2010A-98, 2011A-98, 2013A-98 and 1907A-97-98M had been referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on June 18, 1998, 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:

MODIFY THE EXISTING AGRICULTURAL A-2 ZONE

Modify the existing A-2 zone to create a 0.65 Acre lot with a home at N2301 Frommader Road in the Town of Hebron, from part of Parcel 05-15-01-24 (36 Acres). This action is conditioned upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the lot. (1795A-96-98M - Ronald O. Kidd)

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

Modify the proposal and allow 2.7 acre proposed Lot 2 to be created from part of Parcel 08-13-26-12 (31 Acres). The site is on Springer Road in the Town of Waterloo. Rezoning is conditioned upon receipt by the Zoning Department of an approved 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 for the lot. (1954A-97-98M - Terry Keyzer)

Rezone 8.5 acres of Parcel 06-14-30-31 (39.25 Acres) and 06-14-30-42-002 (13.8 Acres) to add it to an adjoining A-3 zoned lot. The site is near N3059 USH 12 in the Town of Jefferson. This action is conditioned upon there being no further division within the A-3 zone, and upon either a deed transfer document or approved certified survey being recorded for the property. (2004A-98 - Holwis Farms)

Create a new 1.5 acre residential building site from part of Parcel 06-14-20-22 (38.15 Acres), near W6881 Kiesling Road in the Town of Jefferson. This non-prime division 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. (2005A-98 - David Stelse)

Create a 15 acre rural residential building site on CTH C in the Town of Koshkonong from part of Parcels 06-14-31-21 (18.108 Acres) and 06-14-31-24 (40 Acres). The property is owned by Peter Smith and Donald Hausz; rezoning is subject to the restrictions applied by the Town of Koshkonong regarding no further splits, 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. (1961A-98M - Peter Smith)

Rezone 2.2 acres with an existing home at W7804 North Shore Road, Town of Sumner, from part of Parcels 05-13-11-13 (36.3 Acres) and 05-13-11-14 (25.3 Acres). This non-prime land division is conditioned upon approval and recording of a final certified survey for the lot. (2010A-98 - Roger Anderson)

Create a 2 acre lot and a 1.5 acre lot, both on CTH X, from part of Parcel 08-15-34-23 (35.744 Acres) in the Town of Watertown. This division was allowed in non-prime ag soils with wooded features, and conditioned upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test for each lot 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. (2011A-98 - Stanley Beranek)

Rezone 5.5 acres from Parcels 08-14-11-31 (40 Acres) owned by Michael J. and Heidi J. Ruehlow, and 08-14-11-34 (21.8 Acres), owned by Harvey and Beverly Ruehlow. The site is in non-prime ag soils on Willow Road in the Town of Watertown. Rezoning 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. (2013A-98 - Harvey Ruehlow)

FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO R/R, RESIDENTIAL/RECREATIONAL

Rezone 0.53 acres to add it to adjoining R/R property. The site is at N830 Tamarack Road in the Town of Palmyra, on Parcel 05-16-27-11 (38.440 Acres). (1907A-97-98M - John and Andrea Arnow)

Mrs. Groskopf moved that Ordinance No. 98-33 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Curtin, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Fiske, Maasz. Total 22.

Noes: Smith, Lidholm, Hoeft, Nass, Rupnow. Total 5.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Mrs. Groskopf read Ordinance No. 98-34.

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

WHEREAS, Petition 1986A-98 was referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on April 16, 1998, and Petitions 2000A-98, 2002A-98, 2006A-98, 2008A-98 and 2009A-98 were referred for public hearing on May 21, 1998, 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 1986A-98, 2000A-98, 2002A-98, 2006A-98, 2008A-98 and 2009A-98 and that no change shall be allowed:

FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO A-2 AND A-3, RURAL RESIDENTIAL

Rezone 12.3 acres of Parcel 07-14-08-13 (15.470 Acres) to create three new residential lots: one of 3.3 acres and two of 3 acres each; and to create one 3 acre A-2 zoned lot, all on Manske Road in the Town of Milford and owned by Steven J. Smith. (2000A-98 - Kathy Allison)

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

Rezone to create three residential building sites on Golden Lake Park Road, Town of Concord, from part of Parcel 07-16-25-41-001 (15.1 Acres). (1986A-98 - William Kueht)

Rezone 5.21 acres with an existing home at W3476 CTH B in the Town of Farmington. The site is part of Parcels 07-15-15-12-001 (37.054 Acres) and 07-15-15-13-002 (20.475 Acres). (2002A-98 - Leona Draheim Estate)

Rezone to create two 2.3 acre building sites along Blackhawk Island Road. Parcel 05-14-08-24-003 (67.966 Acres) is in the Town of Koshkonong. (2006A-98 - Lyle Fettig)

Rezone to create a 13 acre lot from part of Parcel 06-13-19-34 (36.258 Acres) on East Rockdale Road, Town of Oakland. The property is owned by Thaddeus Garlewski and Mary D. Connelly. (2008A-98 - Thaddeus Garlewski)

Create a 7.4 acre lot from part of Parcels 05-16-02-12 (47.610 Acres), 05-16-02-12-002 (1.46 Acres), both in the Town of Palmyra, and 06-16-35-43-001 (1.54 Acres) and 06-16-35-43-002 (0.4 Acres), both in the Town of Sullivan. The site is at W691 CTH CI. (2009A-98 - James and Gail Chaput)

Mrs. Groskopf moved that Ordinance No. 98-34 be adopted. Seconded.

Mrs. Klein moved to amend Ordinance No. 98-34 by tabling the petition of Kathy Allison (Petiton 2000A-98). Seconded. A voice vote being unclear, a roll call vote was taken and the motion carried as follows:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Turner, Keating, Borland, Fiske, Maasz. Total 17.

Noes: Smith, Lidholm, Zimdars, Nass, Groskopf, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Rupnow. Total 10.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Mr. Kramer asked permission for Attorney Tom Levi to address the Board on behalf of Mr. William Kueht. There being no objection, permission was granted.

Attorney Levi addressed the Board.

Mr. Kramer moved to amend Ordinance No. 98-34 by deleting the petition of Mr. Kueht (Petition 1986A-98) and sending it back to the Zoning Committee. Seconded. A voice vote being unclear, a roll call vote was taken and the motion lost as follows:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Jaeger, Kramer, Hartwig, Hoeft, Thomsen, Turner, Maasz. Total 10.

Noes: Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Zimdars, Curtin, Nass, Schroedl, Foskett, Groskopf, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske. Total 17.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Amended Ordinance No. 98-34 carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 26.

Noes: Turner. Total 1.

Absent: Schwoch, Wilson, Kisow. Total 3.

Mr. Nass presented the following:

REPORT

The Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 sets a policy to encourage future development of emerging telecommunications technologies. The Act is designed to foster competition between providers and different technologies. The federal law does not preempt local zoning regulation. However, the County may not reject location of telecommunications facilities based on health concerns. The County may not regulate in a way that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the ability of any company to provide its service. The County is prohibited from unreasonably discriminating between providers of functionally equivalent services, such as between Ameritech Cellular and Sprint PCS. Finally, the County is obligated by the federal law to process applications without unreasonable delay.

The current Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance requires a conditional use permit issued by the Zoning and Planning Committee for location of a communications tower. When cellular phone service was first provided in this area several years ago, there were only two providers. Their towers were accommodated without major difficulty. The Federal Communications Commission has sold eight new licenses to provide wireless services in this area. If there are eight new providers, the potential number of requests for towers and other communications facilities is much greater.

At this time, several applications are pending for towers in the Town of Concord. Those matters have been tabled by the Zoning Committee at the request of the service providers so as to work out an agreeable resolution in the Town of Concord. It is likely, as with any other potentially controversial development, that resolution of the issue in Concord will not satisfy all those who have concerns.

As it is reasonable to anticipate many requests for additional towers, I have prepared a draft amendment to the County Zoning Ordinance which, for the most part, reflects the approach taken by the Zoning and Planning Committee with regard to several of the issues it addresses. The draft also addresses some other issues not currently addressed by the County Zoning Ordinance.

Finally, this proposed ordinance amendment is designed to elicit a policy statement by the County Board with regard to future tower placement and the conditions with which companies must comply. Such a stated policy should assist the Zoning Committee in resolving issues at a local level which tend to relate to the height of the tower, its structure, lighting, and location with regard to lot lines and neighboring uses.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Steven J. Nass

Supervisor, District 15

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

Mr. Nass presented a proposed Tower Ordinance which was assigned Ordinance No. 98-35 and referred to the Zoning and Planning Committee for further review and proceedings. Seconded and carried.

Vice Chairman Jaeger announced the following appointments by Chairman Wilson to the Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee:

Mr. Vern Butzine, Chief, Waterloo Fire Department

Mr. Ron Wegner, Jefferson Fire Department

Ms. Cheryl Hildebran, McCain Foods, Fort Atkinson

Mr. Buchanan moved that the appointments be confirmed. Seconded and carried.

There being no further business, Mr. Buchanan moved that the Board adjourn. Seconded and carried at 11:35 a.m.