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

Mr. Foskett led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A moment of silence was observed.

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank called the roll, all members being present except Mrs. Smith.

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

Available Cash on Hand

October 1, 1999 $ 173,533.59

October Receipts 6,180,754.66

Total Cash $ 6,354,288.25

Disbursements

General - October 1999 $ 3,912,934.73

Payroll - October 1999 1,026,915.90

Total Disbursements 4,939,850.63

Total Available Cash $ 1,414,437.62

Cash on Hand (in banks) November 1, 1999 $ 2,111,365.20

Less Outstanding Checks 696,927.58

Total Available Cash $ 1,414,437.62

Cert. Deposit - Due 10/6/00 - Carlin Park $ 5,000.00

Local Govt. Invest. Pool - General Funds $ 8,920,324.53

Local Govt. Invest. Pool - STH 135 $ 228,193.99

1999 Interest 8,248.92

$ 236,442.91

Institutional Capital Management $ 6,980,178.05

$16,141,945.49

1999 Interest - Super N.O.W. Acct. $ 28,449.67

1999 Interest - L.G.I.P. - General Funds 692,793.01

1999 Interest - BankOne 59,009.13

1999 Interest - ICM 53,507.71

Total 1999 Interest $ 833,759.52

JOHN E. JENSEN

JEFFERSON COUNTY TREASURER

Mr. Kisow moved that the proposed 2000 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.

Mr. Curtin moved to delete $20,000 from the 2000 Budget intended for the Jefferson County Land Trust. Seconded.

Ayes: Klein, Holterman, Jaeger, Kramer, Curtin, Turner, Weiss, Rupnow. Total 8.

Noes: Schreiber, Lidholm, Schwoch, Wilson, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Nass, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Fiske, Maasz. Total 20.

Absent: Smith, Buchanan. Total 2.

Mr. Kisow moved to amend the amount shown in the Highway Budget for Transportation Aids to $1,646,716.66 to include an increase of $110,840, as recently provided by the State of Wisconsin, and to adjust the levy accordingly. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, the 2000 Budget was introduced by the Budget Committee on October 12, 1999, and

WHEREAS, the 2000 Budget was the subject of a public hearing on November 9, 1999,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that department totals and levies contained in the 2000 Budget, as amended, be adopted and the sum of $16,535,660 be levied as a County tax to be raised on the 1999 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. 99-65 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: Curtin, Turner. Total 2.

Absent: Smith. Total 1.

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 $824,988

LIBRARY SERVICES $616,327

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. 99-66 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 29.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Smith. Total 1.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the year 2000 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. 99-67 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the year 2000 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. 99-68 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Fair Park Committee was authorized by Resolution No. 98-69 passed by the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors on November 12, 1998 to receive bids on re-roofing, re-siding and replacing the entry doors on the 56' by 160' red exhibit barn located at Jefferson County Fair Park, and

WHEREAS, bids were received and reviewed on Thursday, October 14 with the following results:

COMPANY BID

Bos Design Building $75,521.00

Fort Atkinson, WI

Morton Buildings $73,078.00

Ixonia, WI

WHEREAS, the Fair Park Committee recommends that the bid of Bos Design Builders be accepted since the Morton Buildings' bid did not meet specifications,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Fair Park Committee is hereby approved and they are authorized to enter into a contract with Bos Design Builders, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin for a total cost of $75,521.00 as soon as practical. (The money to come from Fair Park Balance Forward Account No. 8100.699994.)

Mrs. Hoeft moved that Resolution No. 99-69 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 29.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Smith. Total 1.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the year 2000 Fair Department 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. 99-70 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee is requesting authorization to accept bids for various items of equipment that are needed in 2000, 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 request permission to purchase.

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 99-71 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the year 2000 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. 99-72 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 2000 Budget, and

WHEREAS, it is advantageous to the Sheriff's Department to participate in and purchase from the state vehicle contract for pursuit sedans and unmarked vehicles, 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 2000 Budget, to participate in the state vehicle contract, 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 permission to purchase.

Mr. Fiske moved that Resolution No. 99-73 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, Ewald Commercial Fleet Sales has been awarded the year 2000 state contract for full-size pursuit vehicles and unmarked sedans,

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 Ewald Ford, Hartford, Wisconsin for three (3) Ford Crown Victoria automobiles for a total cost of $60,126 without trade and to contract with Ewald Chevrolet, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin for two (2) Chevrolet Impalas for a total cost of $38,358 without trade. Total cost for five vehicles is $98,484. (Money to come from the Sheriff's Department 2000 budget.)

Mr. Fiske moved that Resolution No. 99-74 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 29.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Smith. Total 1.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the year 2000 Parks Department Budget for various capital items and projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks 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. 99-75 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, the County Board approved an option on June 8, 1999 to purchase approximately 92 acres of land on Rock Lake from David Korth for the sum of $1,185,000 payable over 15 years, and

WHEREAS, the initial payment is funded in the 2000 Budget,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors hereby exercises its option to purchase the above-described land and hereby directs the Corporation Counsel to give notice of the County's exercise of this option to David Korth.

* This grant has been approved by the DNR but it needs final approval from the Joint Finance Committee.

 

Mr. Kisow moved that Resolution No. 99-76 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 29.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Smith. Total 1.

WHEREAS, Marie Ward has offered Jefferson County an option to purchase approximately 59 acres of land located along Rose Lake west of Fort Atkinson for the sum of $350,000, and

WHEREAS, a prior option affects two acres of the parcel and is being exercised by the option holder, reducing the purchase price to $334,000, and

WHEREAS, the County may accept this option for the sum of $2,000 and exercise this option for $5,000, which money shall be applied as a credit against the purchase price, and

WHEREAS, the Park Committee recommends proceeding to accept the option and exercise the option,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Jefferson County hereby accepts the exclusive option granted by Marie Ward on September 19, 1999 for her property on Rose Lake and hereby exercises said option to purchase the property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $7,000 is hereby transferred from the General Fund to the Parks Department Capital Projects Fund Account for the purpose of making the required 1999 option payments, which will be credited against the purchase price.

Mr. Kisow moved that Resolution No. 99-77 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Holterman, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Nass, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Fiske, Maasz. Total 29.

Noes: 0.

Absent: Smith. Total 1.

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 18 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 Monday, November 15, 1999 as "America and Wisconsin Recycles Day".

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. 99-78 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the year 2000 Planning and Zoning Budget for various capital items and projects,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning and 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. 99-79 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Jaeger, Chairman of the Sesquicentennial Committee, announced that the Sesquicentennial time capsule will be buried on Tuesday, November 16th, next to the flagpole in front of the Courthouse. Included in the time capsule will be various items pertaining to the Sesquicentennial celebration here in Jefferson County.

There being no further business, Mr. Buchanan moved that the Board adjourn. Seconded and carried at 9:34 a.m.