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

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Wilson.

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, Mr. Curtin 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

Mr. Kisow moved that the proposed 1999 Jefferson County Budget be taken from the table. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Kisow moved to divide the question of the General Levy Budget and the Special Services Budget. Seconded and carried.

BE IT RESOLVED that department totals and levies contained in the 1999 Budget which was introduced by the Budget Committee October 13, 1998, and given a public hearing on November 10, 1998, be adopted on November 12, 1998, and the sum of $13,028,111 be levied as a County tax to be raised on the 1998 tax roll.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above amounts be apportioned according to equalized values as established by the State Department of Revenue.

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 98-64 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Smith, Curtin, Potter. Total 3.

WHEREAS, the Special Services Budget containing department totals and levies is apportioned to the municipalities benefiting from the services furnished,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the sums listed below be levied upon all property in Jefferson County that is taxable for the purpose listed.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT $469,771

LIBRARY SERVICES $588,576

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above amounts be apportioned according to equalized values as established by the State Department of Revenue.

Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 98-65 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Smith, Curtin, Potter. Total 3.

WHEREAS, almighty God has summoned our trusted friend, Robert W. Baier, from our midst on October 26, 1998, and

WHEREAS, Robert W. Baier served on the Jefferson County Board from 1968 until January 1, 1973 when he took the post of County Administrator serving until May of 1983, and

WHEREAS, upon retirement he served on the Human Services Board since April of 1984 and the Countryside Board of Trustees since August of 1989 and was active on both until the time of his death, and

WHEREAS, it was his foresight that was instrumental in the combination of Social Services and the 51.42 Board that created Human Services and found enjoyment and satisfaction while the department grew through his untiring efforts and dedication, and

WHEREAS, his association with Countryside was an experience of compassion and enlightenment while dealing with nursing home issues,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors, assembled this 12th day of November, 1998, pause in remembrance of Robert W. Baier in recognition of his public service, his contribution to good government, as a friend to all and extend to the members of his family our sincere sympathy in this their bereavement and pray that God will watch over and protect them, that they may cherish his memory.

Mrs. Schwoch moved that Resolution No. 98-66 be adopted. Seconded and carried unanimously by a silent rising vote.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the 1999 Central Services Budget for various capital items and projects,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Building and Insurance Committee is hereby authorized to receive bids and report back to the County Board of Supervisors for their approval.

Mr. Kisow moved that Resolution No. 98-67 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the 1999 Countryside Budget for various capital items and projects,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Countryside Board of Trustees is hereby authorized to receive bids and report back to the County Board of Supervisors for their approval.

Mrs. Schwoch moved that Resolution No. 98-68 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the 1999 Fair Park Budget for various capital items and projects,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Fair Committee is hereby authorized to receive bids and report back to the County Board of Supervisors for their approval.

Mrs. Hoeft moved that Resolution No. 98-69 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee is requesting authorization to accept bids for various items of equipment that are needed in 1999, and

WHEREAS, it is desirable and profitable to the County to have the Highway Committee decide when to trade in, sell by bids, or auction off equipment to be disposed of,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Committee be authorized to receive bids on State funded reconstruction projects, asphalt, large culvert pipe, paint, reflective beads, sign materials, aggregates, salt, fencing, and all other items required to be bid.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Highway Committee report on the results of these bids to the County Board with its recommendations and requests for permission to purchase.

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 98-70 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the 1999 Human Services Budget for various capital items and projects,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Human Services Board is hereby authorized to receive bids and report back to the County Board of Supervisors for their approval.

Mr. Foskett moved that Resolution No. 98-71 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Committee is requesting authorization to accept bids on various items of equipment that are contained in the 1999 Budget, and

WHEREAS, it is desirable and profitable to the County to independently auction and dispose of squad cars,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Law Enforcement Committee and the County Administrator, as Purchasing Agent, are hereby authorized to receive bids on equipment contained in the 1999 Budget and to auction old and used squad cars independently.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Law Enforcement Committee report on the results of these bids to the County Board and the amount of money received at auction, with its recommendations and requests for permission to purchase.

Mr. Hartwig moved that Resolution No. 98-72 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

TO: Chief Deputy Sullivan

Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with the following 1999 Ford Crown Victoria price quotation per your specifications. This price assumes Jefferson County will buy off the State of Wisconsin request for Bid No. 27444-S for Law Enforcement vehicles commodity code 65540-300 opened September 29, 1998.

Specs per your fax on 10/26/98

Net price to you F.O.B. Jefferson $20,256.00 each

This price is good for 120 days. We should be able to deliver in approximately 90-120 days after receipt of your authorization.

Capitol Ford Fleet regretfully declines all trade ins.

All transactions are subject to availability from Manufacturer.

Do not base any financial decisions, or financial decisions regarding repairs to purchasers' existing vehicles. The approximate delivery date quoted is only an estimate.

I look forward to your business.

Respectfully,

Craig Potter

Capitol Ford Fleet Manager

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

WHEREAS, as previously announced, Capitol Ford has been awarded the 1999 State contract for full size pursuit sedans, Bid #27444-S, Ford Motor Company awards the bid winning dealership with an additional $200 concession above other dealers,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board, pursuant to Section 10(f) of the County's Purchasing Ordinance, hereby waives the ordinance bidding process as being impractical and authorizes the Law Enforcement Committee to contract with Capitol Ford, Madison, WI for five (5) 1999 Ford Crown Victoria automobiles for a total cost of $101,280 without trade.

Mr. Hartwig moved that Resolution No. 98-73 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Smith, Curtin, Potter. Total 3.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the 1999 Parks Department Budget for various capital items and projects,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks Department is hereby authorized to receive bids and report back to the County Board of Supervisors for their approval.

Mr. Kisow moved that Resolution No. 98-74 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the 1999 Planning & Zoning Budget for various capital items and projects,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning & Zoning Committee is hereby authorized to receive bids and report back to the County Board of Supervisors for their approval.

Mrs. Groskopf moved that Resolution No. 98-75 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

There being no further business, Mr. Buchanan moved that the Board adjourn. Seconded and carried at 8:54 a.m.