Jefferson County - Board of Supervisors - Minutes  - 2000

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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD MINUTES

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2000, 7:00 P.M.

 

Mr. Wendell A. Wilson and Mr. Steven J. Nass presiding.

 

Mr. Lehmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

A moment of silence was observed.

 

The County Clerk called the roll, all members being present, except Mr. Kisow.

 

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

District 3 Marvin Altreuter District 4 Lori Butler

District 5 Rodney L. Laudenslager District 6 Marvin L. Munyon

District 7 Raymond Berg District 8 Wendell A. Wilson

District 9 Howard C. Wiedenhoeft District 10 Dean Kramer

District 11 Leon W. Zimdars District 12 James Hartwig

District 13 Janet Sayre Hoeft District 14 Pamela Rogers

District 15 Steven J. Nass District 16 Raymond C. Kisow

District 17 Sharon L. Schmeling District 18 John C. Kylmanen

District 19 Peter J. Thomsen, Sr. District 20 Kathleen A. Groskopf

District 21 Allen W. Ley 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 Vacant District 30 Lavern Maasz

 

Mr. Munyon moved that the minutes of the August 8, 2000 meeting be approved as corrected. Seconded and carried.

 

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank read a communication from David Ward, Wisconsin State Assembly, regarding Jefferson County's Resolution No. 34 on campaign finance reform.

 

The letter was ordered received and placed on file.

 

County Clerk Frank read a communication from Paul Ryan, House of Representatives, regarding Jefferson County's Resolution No. 34 on campaign finance reform.

 

The letter was ordered received and placed on file.

 

The County Clerk read a communication from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation regarding a notice of public hearing on the location, environmental and State Trunk Highway System change aspects and notice of availability of a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed improvement of State Trunk Highway 26 between Interstate 90 at Janesville and STH 60 East North of Watertown.

 

The letter was ordered received and placed on file.

 

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank read a communication from the Watertown Senior & Community Center asking for the County's annual support of $23,476.00 toward their 2001 budget. Also requested was an amount of $207,400.00 for their renovation and expansion project.

 

The communication was referred to the Budget Committee.

 

County Clerk Frank read a Notice of Public Hearing from the Zoning Committee for a hearing to be held on September 21, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.

 

The notice was ordered received and placed on file.

 

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank read a dog damage claim from Edward R. Petig, of the Town of Watertown.

 

The claim was referred to the University Extension Education Committee.

 

The floor was opened for public comment.

 

Lloyd and Jane Schuld addressed the Board regarding their zoning change petition, which appears on tonight's agenda, to amend the petition for two, two acre lots instead of the one, two acre lot as set forth in Petition 2176A-00.

 

Ms. Barbara McGann, Leonard Moeller and Jerry Richardson yielded their time to speak to Jim Folk, Chairman of the Lake District. Mr. Folk spoke in support of the resolution to appoint a special five-person Rock-Koshkonong Committee of the Jefferson County Board relating to the Indianford Dam and the management of Lake Koshkonong and the Rock River.

 

Harold Sawyer presented a petition containing 286 names in favor of Jefferson County assuming responsibility for a fair share of the repair and maintenance of the Indianford Dam.

 

The Rock County Board Chairman, Terry Maybee, spoke urging support of Resolution 38 regarding the Indianford Dam.

 

The regular order of business was resumed.

 

Joseph E. Nehmer, Director of Emergency Management/Parks gave the annual report for his office.

JEFFERSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/PARKS

ANNUAL REPORT

 

We are happy to report that we have begun to address park acreage deficiencies identified in our Jefferson County Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan.

 

Dorothy Carnes County Park, located on the shores of Rose Lake, was acquired on March 28, 2000. This is a 58 acre parcel with nearly ½ mile of lake frontage. The cost to acquire this land was $333,760.00. Acquisition costs are to be spread out over 6 years. Sources of funding include:

 

Ms. Carol Liddle, Private Donor $200,000.00

WI Department of Natural Resources Stewardship Urban Green Space Grant $62,050.00

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grant $50,000.00

Jefferson County Land Trust $10,000.00

WI Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Grant $9,076.00

Jefferson County $2,634.00

 

The consulting firms of Jennings & Associates and LanDesign have been hired to develop the Dorothy Carnes Park Master Plan.

 

Korth County Park was acquired on July 12, 2000. The property consists of 89.0 acres with over 1,300 feet of shoreline on Rock Lake. The cost to acquire this land was $1,185,000.00. Acquisition costs are to be spread out over 15 years. Sources of funding include:

 

Jefferson County $694,747.50

WI Department of Natural Resources Stewardship Urban Green Space Grant $257,100.00

WI Department of Natural Resources Lake Protection Grant $200,000.00

Private Donations $16,712.50

WI Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Grants (2) $16,440.00

 

The consulting firm of Schreiber/Anderson has been hired to develop the Korth Park Master Plan.

 

The extension of our popular Glacial River Trail from Koshkonong Lake Road to the Rock County line is nearing completion. A beautiful covered bridge will highlight this section of trail. We thank Craig Roost of Fort Atkinson for volunteering to lead the construction of the covered bridge. Once again, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has been our partner in this initiative. The DNR will pay for 50% of all engineering and construction costs. Corporate and individual contributions amount to an additional $23,000.00.

 

We continue to maintain 156 miles of public snowmobile trails in Jefferson County. This is a grant in aid program with the DNR. Maintenance costs associated with this program are reimbursed at a rate of 100% up to a maximum of $39,000.00/year.

 

A very big thank you is in order to the Jefferson County Solid Waste Committee for funding the purchase of recycling and trash containers for the entire park system.

 

Our office continues to meet our Plan of Work Agreement with both the state and federal government. The agreement includes the areas of plan development and operations, training, exercising, public education/emergency information, program administration, and local program initiatives.

 

We continue to work with both the planning and public information requirements of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA). This legislation brings together government at all levels, business and community leaders, environmental and other public interest organizations, and individual citizens to help prepare for hazardous materials emergencies and manage chemical risks. We deal with 142 reporting facilities and 137 planning facilities.

 

We are currently in the final stages of creating a Flood Mitigation Plan. Neal O'Reilly from Hey and Associates has been hired to complete the job. We have received approval for a total of $16,995.00 in grant dollars for this plan. Completion of this project will make us eligible for additional mitigation dollars which could be used in various flood prone areas throughout Jefferson County.

 

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

 

Mark Watkins, head of the Jefferson County Land Conservation Department, presented the annual report for that department for 1999.

 

LAND & WATER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZES LOCAL CONSERVATION AWARD WINNERS

 

On Tuesday, October 19, 1999 the Jefferson County Land and Water Conservation Department and its Committee members honored the 1999 Conservation Award Winners for their outstanding work in establishing and maintaining various conservation practices on their land. The awards banquet was held in conjunction with the Jefferson County Agri-Business Club's monthly meeting. Three award categories were recognized including: "Conservation Farmer of the Year" presented to Harvey and Jean Buske who farm in the Town of Concord, "Wildlife Habitat Development Award" presented to Norman and Mildred Lemke who reside in the Town of Koshkonong, and a "Lifetime Forestry Leadership Award" presented to William and Elizabeth Seybold who have a tree farm in the Town of Hebron. All of the award winners received a commemorative plaque and a large aerial photograph of their farms.

 

COST-SHARE FUNDS NOW AVAILABLE FOR BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

 

Thanks to the Land and Water Resource Management Plan, the Jefferson County Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD) can now provide landowners with cost sharing for conservation practices. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection approved the Land and Water Plan in October 1999 and will provide the cost-sharing dollars for the year 2000. Although cost-sharing dollars are state funded, cost-share agreements will be between landowners/operators and the LWCD.

 

The Jefferson County Land and Water Resource Management Plan was developed this year with the assistance of an Advisory Board consisting of representatives from federal, state, county, and local government; agricultural interests; environmental organizations; regional resource groups; and the general public.

 

Conservation practices given priority for cost-sharing include: nutrient management plans, riparian buffers, conservation tillage, cattle crossings, filter strips, stream bank and shoreline protection, waterway system, well abandonment, and wetland development or restoration. Other practices also are available for cost sharing.

 

The plan sets forth Jefferson County's land and water resource goals for the next 5 years. The conservation practices eligible for cost sharing not only will protect water quality and prevent soil erosion, but they also can provide economic benefits to the landowner.

 

1999 DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

 

1. Administered to 1077 Farmland Preservation Participants, 56% cropland enrolled.

 

2. Completed 165 certification spot-checks covering 9,900 acres.

 

3. Assisted 28 landowners wishing to enter the Farmland Preservation Program.

 

4. Emphasized the Soil Erosion Control aspects of the Farmland Preservation Program by helping participants develop and follow soil erosion control plans.

 

5. Continue publication of "Conservation Counts" the LWCD newsletter.

 

6. Conducted the annual tree seedling sale for county landowners, resulting in the planting of over 26,000 new tree seedlings.

 

7. Continued participation in the Wildlife Damage Abatement Program.

 

8. Sponsored the Environmental Poster Contest for all County schools.

 

9. Sponsored the Environmental Speaking Contest for all County schools.

 

10. Continue to host the awards potluck lunch for winners in the Environmental Poster & Speaking contest.

 

11. Provided Soil Stewardship bulletins, bookmarks and place mats to the County's 98 churches for Soil Stewardship Week.

 

12. Applied for and received operational grants from the Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection totaling over $77,000.00.

13. Applied for and received operational grants from the Department of Natural Resources totaling over $30,000.00.

14. Continue to assist the Natural Resource Conservation Service in implementing the FOCS computer software.

 

15. Assisted D.N.R with county tree distribution.

 

16. Assisted the NCRS with conservation practice installation throughout the County.

 

17. Completed County wide Transect Survey with more than 1000 data points.

 

18. Continue to administer the Rock Lake Priority Lake Project.

 

19. Continue to update and maintain the farm layer digital land use project in the GIS database.

 

20. Facilitated a steadily increasing number of informational requests from local citizens, private consultants, and governmental agencies.

 

21. Provided staff presentations and conservation tapes to local schools as requested.

 

22. Handled 1 NR243 Notice of Discharge complaints, provided technical assistance for them.

 

23. Continue to oversee the Southern Area Poster Contest.

 

24. Assisted UWEX with the Agricultural Clean Sweep.

 

25. Drain tile maintenance completed on the Countryside Home Farm.

 

1999 CONSERVATION ACHIEVEMENTS

 

New LCC Cooperators 162

Land Owners Assisted 354

Government Agencies Assisted 8

Feet of Grassed Waterways 2.6

Wildlife Scrapes 116

Acres of Clean Water Diversion 1

Acres of Total Farmland in County 252,000

Acres of Fruits and Vegetables 2,125

Acres of Conservation Plans 4,918

Acres of Grass Filter Strips 444

Acres of Riparian Filter Strips 109

Acres of Wetland Restoration 360

Acres of Contour Buffer Strips 3.6

Acres Status Reviews 7,950

Acres of Conservation Reserve (CRP) 8,812

Acres of Corn (reported) 71,102

Acres of Soybeans (reported) 52,395

Acres of Wheat (reported) 4,001

Acres of Alfalfa (reported) 15,814

Acres of Oats (reported) 1,975

Acres of Peppermint (reported) 962

Acres of Spearmint (reported) 670

Acres of Tobacco (reported) 9

Acres of Wildlife Foodplot (reported) N/A

Acres of Rye (reported) 20

Acres of Grasses (reported) 3,400

 

JEFFERSON COUNTY TAKES INITIATIVE TO WORK ON LAKES

 

The Jefferson County Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD) was recently awarded a Department of Natural Resources grant to begin work on enhancing the lake resources in the county. Though organized by the LWCD, this lakes project will rely on citizens, lake districts and associations, environmental organizations, agricultural interests, and others to identify lake needs and valuable lake resources requiring protection. It is anticipated that the 2-year project will lead to various recommendations for managing the lake resources in our county. Jefferson County contains 27 lakes that provide a variety of benefits including: lake access for fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife/scenery viewing and essential habitat for plants and wildlife. With the lakes project, the LWCD wants to ensure that these benefits are maintained into the future.

 

 

 

 

LAND CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT NOW LAND & WATER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT

 

In conjunction with state legislative changes and to come fully in line with the every expanding duties of the conservation office, the Land Conservation Department will be formally known as the Land & Water Conservation Department. This new title will allow land users better access to programming dealing with "water issues" that are currently underway!

 

MANURE STORAGE & NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE PASSED IN 1999

 

After months of work, steering committee and focus group meetings, multiple drafts and re-writes the final approval of the Jefferson County Manure Storage and Nutrient Management Ordinance was passed by the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors in October of 1999. This comprehensive, common sense ordinance, protects not only the environmental resources of the county, but also those that are installing and using the facilities. We expect to see increases in permit applications in the year 2000 as operators increase in size. The ordinance will be re-visited on a regular basis to keep it current and make sure it is meeting the needs of the county and those it is serving.

 

1999 ENVIRONMENTAL POSTER & SPEAKING CONTEST

 

On December 29, 1999, the Jefferson County Land Conservation Committee and Department hosted its fourth annual awards program. Certificate and trophies were presented to the winning entries in the 1999 Environmental Poster Contest. According to Mark Watkins, Jefferson County Conservationist, participation in the contest continues to increase. "We had over 250 entries in the poster contest this year, the competition was tough." The contest was divided into five divisions including Primary K-1, Elementary 2-3, Middle 4-6, Junior 7-9 and Senior 10-12. First place winners went on to represent Jefferson County in the Southern area contest competing against winners from 11 other counties in southern Wisconsin.

 

The awards ceremony closed with a luncheon hosted by the Land Conservation Committee and Department in appreciation of all the hard work that went into the winning entries.

 

Winners include:

Primary Division – 1st Zoe Hitzemann, 2nd Madeleine Neuens, 3rd Sam Gage

Elementary Division – 1st Noah Wiedenfeld, 2nd Elli K. Austin, 3rd Kevin Novak

Middle Division – 1st Libby Gernetzke, 2nd Sarah Corlett, 3rd Amber Strothoff

Junior/Senior – No entries

 

This year, in addition to the poster contest, two new categories have been added to the contest: a photo contest and a computer/graphic design contest.

 

1999 LCD AUTOMATION

 

 

1999 TROPHY TREE CONTEST WINNERS!

 

Some of the grandest trees in the county were recognized in the Land and Water Conservation Department's "1999 Big Tree Contest." This year's categories included: Black Cherry, Shagbark Hickory, and Swamp White Oak. Tree entries were scored using a point system formula that gives a point for each inch of circumference, a point for every foot of height, and a quarter point for every foot of crown spread. The winning "champion tree" entries for 1999 are as follows:

 

Shagbark Hickory – Lawrence Nelson (fourth largest in state!)

Swamp White Oak – Roman Berg (tied for seventh in state!)

Black Cherry – Diane Statz (not rated in state)

 

Each of our winners will receive a wildlife tree packet during the Department's annual tree seedling sale this coming April and a certificate honoring their champion tree. Congratulations to all and thank you for participating.

 

This coming fall our "Big Tree" contest categories will be Black Walnut, Weeping Willow, American Elm and Common Hackberry.

 

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

 

To accommodate the large crowd present, Mr. Hartwig moved to amend the order of the day to consider the resolution relating to the Indianford Dam at the beginning of the agenda. Seconded and carried.

Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 2000-38.

 

WHEREAS, Lake Koshkonong and the Rock River are valuable natural resources that provide recreational and environmental benefits to the residents of Jefferson County and adjacent areas of the State and to visitors to the region; and

 

WHEREAS, the Rock County Board of Supervisors have requested that Jefferson County contribute to the costs of necessary repairs to the Indianford Dam; and

 

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors has determined that consideration of its participation in any actions relating to the Indianford Dam and the management of Lake Koshkonong and the Rock River would be assisted by the creation of a special committee of the County Board,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chair appoint a five-person Rock-Koshkonong Committee to consider the possible participation of Jefferson County in efforts to restore and maintain the Indianford Dam and investigate, evaluate, consider and recommend appropriate actions to the Board of Supervisors before October 31, 2000.

 

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 2000-38 be adopted. Seconded.

 

Mr. Maasz moved to suspend the rules requiring immediate referral to committee. The motion was seconded and carried by the following roll call:

 

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Butler, Laudenslager, Munyon, Wilson, Wiedenhoeft, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Rogers, Kylmanen, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 24.

 

Noes: Berg, Nass, Schmeling, Weiss. Total 4.

 

Absent: Kisow. Total 1

 

Vacant: 1.

 

The Chair, noting a second to the main motion, called for discussion and consideration of the main motion. The motion was approved by a voice vote.

 

Ms. Groskopf read Resolution No. 2000-39.

 

WHEREAS, Jefferson County Board Supervisor John R. Fiske has served Jefferson County with both distinction and honor, and

 

WHEREAS, on August 8, 2000, John R. Fiske notified his fellow Supervisors of his wish and intention to step down after serving the citizens of his supervisory district since April 21, 1998.

 

WHEREAS, as a County Board Supervisor John R. Fiske served on the Law Enforcement Committee and was current chairperson of the Legislation and Rules Committee, and

 

WHEREAS, it is fitting for him to be recognized by the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors for his public service and wish him well.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors meeting this 5th day of September 2000 do hereby honor John R. Fiske and wish him happiness and good health in the years ahead.

 

Ms. Groskopf moved that Resolution No. 2000-39 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

 

Ms. Schmeling read the following:

 

REPORT TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

COUNTRYSIDE HOME BUILDING PROJECT PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS REPORT

 

The process for the reevaluation and development of alternate conceptual design solutions for the Countryside Home construction and renovation project is underway by Architecture 2000.

 

The architect has begun review of service program goals, existing building conditions and functions and other issues addressed in the building project plan that was developed by the Countryside Home Strategic Plan Steering Committee.

 

The Countryside Board of Trustees would like to share the following key developments:

 

1. In the future, Architecture 2000 will be available at county board meetings for information, explanation and discussion of the proposed renovation. The Trustees encourage County Board Supervisors to use these opportunities to ask questions or raise concerns about the renovation project.

 

2. The Trustees have asked Architecture 2000 to provide the County Board with a "not to exceed" dollar cost of the renovation project. This step will provide the County Board with ample time to discuss the budget ramifications of the building project since the Board will not be required to authorize financing for the project until late fall or early winter of 2001.

 

This approach will also enable the architect/engineering to move forward with the design development phase, allow for a favorable bidding and construction schedule and avoid an additional year's increase in costs of construction. Authorization to bond for project funding would be approved at the time the money is needed for construction.

 

3. The Trustees investigated the possibility of funding the renovation through the County's 2001 annual budget. The County Administrator reports that this is not possible because capital building projects are funded through a financial bonding process that requires bonds to be obtained immediately before a building project begins. This allows the county to obtain the most cost-effective financing rates. However, the expense for repayment of principal and finance charges would be included in the 2002 annual budget and every budget thereafter.

 

4. County Board supervisors are encouraged to read "Three Choices for County Homes" in the July 2000 issue of Wisconsin Counties magazine.

 

This article concisely summarizes the crossroads facing county nursing homes and consequences of decisions made by county boards. Given the current realities of state and federal funding for nursing homes and population trends, the article notes that county homes have three choices for dealing with these changes.

 

The choices are: A.) County homes can update and renovate to improve efficiencies in operation and to remain competitive for private pay patients whose residency helps offset the dwindling federal reimbursements; B.) county homes can close down; C.) county homes can continue operating as they do now and find in 10 years they are unable to stay open because of dwindling state and federal dollars.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Countryside Home Board of Trustees

 

Ms. Schmeling moved that the report be accepted. Seconded and carried.

 

Ms. Butler read Resolution No. 2000-40

 

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 97-33, the Jefferson County Board approved conveyance to Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, Inc. a 1.06 acre parcel together with additional lands adjacent to Countryside Home for the purpose of assisting in creation of low income elderly housing adjacent to Countryside, and

 

WHEREAS, the project was put on hold after discovery of contamination at the proposed site, which problem has now been resolved, and

 

WHEREAS, additional acreage to the north will facilitate the project,

 

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2000-32 proposing to transfer approximately 3 acres was tabled and the proposed lot size has now been reduced to 2.13 acres, including road right of way,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Clerk is authorized to execute a quit claim deed to Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, Inc. for approximately 2.13 acres described as:

 

Located in the Southwest quarter Southeast quarter of Section 10, Town 6 North, Range 14 East, City of Jefferson, Wisconsin.

 

Commencing at the South quarter corner of Section 10; thence North 01° 58' 05" West along the North-South quarter line of Section 10, 294.35 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 60° 10' 25" East, 306.21 feet to the centerline of C.T.H. "W"; thence North 45° 29' 45" East along the centerline of C.T.H. "W" 128.50 feet; thence North 44° 23' 55" West along the South line of the proposed extension of Collins Road, 475.00 feet; thence South 45° 29' 45" West 262.62 feet; thence South 60° 10' 25" East 187.12 feet to the point of beginning.

 

Together with an easement for ingress and egress along the north side of said lot, which easement will terminate when Collins Road is extended past the lot.

 

Such conveyance shall be subject to the following conditions:

 

1. Goodwill Industries shall reconvey the property without cost to Jefferson County at any time hereafter when Goodwill or Jefferson County reasonably determines that the project as proposed will not be completed.

 

2. The operational plan shall require rental priority for Jefferson County residents as established in Resolution No. 97-33.

 

3. The conveyance shall be subject to road right of way, municipal and zoning ordinances, easements, and other recorded restrictions.

 

4. Easements will be reserved for access to and maintenance of two existing waterlines, sanitary sewer lines under or affecting the property, as well as electric utility and fiber optic cables on, over or under the road right of way portion of this property.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this conveyance shall be finalized after approval by the City of Jefferson of the conditional use permit required for this project.

 

Ms. Butler moved that Resolution No. 2000-40 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

 

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Butler, Laudenslager, Munyon, Berg, Wilson, Wiedenhoeft, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Rogers, Nass, Schmeling, Kylmanen, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 28.

 

Noes: 0.

 

Absent: Kisow. Total 1.

 

Vacant: 1.

 

Mr. Munyon read Resolution No. 2000-41.

 

WHEREAS, your Legislation and Rules Committee has studied the resolutions to be introduced at the Wisconsin County Board convention at Walworth County September 17-20, 2000, and

 

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Legislation and Rules Committee that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors approve of the action taken by the Wisconsin Counties Association Resolution Committee with the exception of Resolutions No. 1, 9, 10, 18, 19.

 

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

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board Chairperson, or his appointee shall be the voting member of the Jefferson County delegation inasmuch as the County has only one vote.

 

Mr. Munyon moved that Resolution No.2000-41 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

 

Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 2000-42.

 

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Highway Committee was authorized by Resolution 99-71, passed by the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors on November 10, 1999, to receive bids for Bulk Rock Salt (Sodium Chloride) for the 2000-2001 Winter Maintenance Season, and

 

WHEREAS, such bids were received and opened on August 16, 2000, with the following results:

 

COMPANY BID AMOUNT

 

Cargill, Incorporated – Salt Division $31.74 per ton

North Olmsted, Ohio

 

Morton International, Incorporated $32.85 per ton

Morton Salt Division

Chicago, Illinois

 

IMC Salt, Incorporated $34.85 per ton

Overland Park, Kansas

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jefferson County Highway Department be authorized to purchase Bulk Rock Salt (Sodium Chloride) for the 2000-2001 Winter Maintenance Season from Cargill, Incorporated – Salt Division, North Olmsted, Ohio, for the net unit bid price of $31.74 per ton. (The money to come from the C.T.H.S. Winter Maintenance Account No. 53313.)

 

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 2000-42 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

 

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Butler, Laudenslager, Munyon, Berg, Wilson, Wiedenhoeft, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Rogers, Nass, Schmeling, Kylmanen, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 28.

 

Noes: 0.

 

Absent: Kisow. Total 1.

 

Vacant: 1.

 

Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 2000-43.

 

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Highway Committee was authorized by Resolution 99-71, passed by the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors on November 10, 1999, to receive bids on State funded reconstruction projects, and

 

WHEREAS, bids were solicited to Pulverize, Relay, and Foamed Asphalt Injection on County Trunk Highway "W" and County Trunk Highway "A", partially funded under the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP-CHIP), and

 

WHEREAS, such bids were received and opened on August 30, 2000, with the following results:

 

TOTAL CONTRACT

COMPANY BID AMOUNT

 

Payne & Dolan, Inc., Waukesha, WI $106,442.63

 

W.K. Construction Co., Inc, Middleton, WI $117,708.11

 

The Kraemer Company, LLC, Plain, WI NO BID

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jefferson County Highway Department be authorized to contract with Payne & Dolan, Inc. Waukesha, WI, for the contract bid amount of $106,442.63 for contracted services associated with the project. The money to come from the Highway Funded Programs Account 53315 and the C.T.H.S. Construction Account 53312.

 

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 2000-43 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

 

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Butler, Laudenslager, Munyon, Berg, Wilson, Wiedenhoeft, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Rogers, Nass, Schmeling, Kylmanen, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 28.

 

Noes: 0.

 

Absent: Kisow. Total 1.

 

Vacant: 1.

 

Mr. Maasz read Ordinance No. 2000-22.

 

THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF WISCONSIN, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

 

Section 4 of the County Traffic Ordinance (SPEED ZONES ON COUNTY TRUNK HIGHWAYS) is amended by adding the following:

 

COUNTY TRUNK HIGHWAY "F", TOWN OF SULLIVAN, JEFFERSON COUNTY

 

Forty-five miles per hour for all vehicles from the centerline intersection of C.T.H. "F"' with U.S.H. ‘18' northerly along the centerline of C.T.H. "F" to a point 1,200 feet north of the centerline intersection of C.T.H. "F" with U.S.H. ‘18'.

 

This ordinance shall be effective upon passage, publication, and erection of official signs.

 

Mr. Maasz moved that Ordinance No. 2000-22 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

 

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Butler, Munyon, Berg, Wilson, Wiedenhoeft, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Rogers, Nass, Schmeling, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 26.

 

Noes: Laudenslager, Kylmanen. Total 2.

 

Absent: Kisow. Total 1.

 

Vacant: 1.

 

Mr. Maasz read Ordinance No. 2000-23.

 

THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF WISCONSIN, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

 

Section 2 of the County Traffic Ordinance (PROHIBITED STOPPING IN CERTAIN SPECIFIED AREAS ON COUNTY TRUNK HIGHWAYS) is amended by adding the following:

 

On County Trunk Highway "A" right-of-way, in the Town of Milford, on the southerly side of the highway, starting 110 feet west of the western most centerline intersection of County Trunk Highway "A" with County Trunk Highway "Q", extending a distance of 750 feet easterly along the centerline of County Trunk Highway "A" to a point 640 feet east of the western most intersection of County Trunk Highway "Q".

 

On County Trunk Highway "A" right-of-way, in the Town of Milford, on the southerly side of the highway, starting 795 feet east of the western most centerline intersection of County Trunk Highway "A" with County Trunk Highway "Q", extending a distance of 390 feet easterly along the centerline of County Trunk Highway "A".

 

On County Trunk Highway "A" right-of-way, in the Town of Milford, on the northerly side of the highway, starting 100 feet east of the western most centerline intersection of County Trunk Highway "A" with County Trunk Highway "Q", extending a distance of 400 feet westerly along the centerline of County Trunk Highway "A".

 

On County Trunk Highway "Q", in the Town of Milford, the entire highway right-of-way, starting at the western most centerline intersection of County Trunk Highway "Q" with County Trunk Highway "A", extending a distance of 1,365 feet southerly along the centerline of County Trunk Highway "Q".

 

This ordinance shall be effective upon passage, publication, and erection of official signs.

 

Mr. Maasz moved that Ordinance No. 2000-23 be adopted. Seconded and carried by following roll call:

 

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Butler, Laudenslager, Munyon, Berg, Wilson, Wiedenhoeft, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Rogers, Nass, Schmeling, Kylmanen, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 27.

 

Noes: Kramer. Total 1.

 

Absent: Kisow. Total 1.

 

Vacant: 1.

 

Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 2000-44.

 

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board adopted Resolution No. 75 on September 15, 1970, modifying the County Trunk Highway System, which resolution has been amended from time to time and which amendments have been approved by the State Department of Transportation, and which allocates jurisdiction for a portion of County Trunk Highway "E" in the Village of Palmyra to Jefferson County,

 

WHEREAS, it is desirable to allocate jurisdiction and maintenance responsibility to the local unit of government in which the road is located,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the portion of County Trunk Highway "E" from its intersection with State Trunk Highway 59 north to the centerline of Brennan Road extended to the west line of County Trunk Highway "E" shall be discontinued, and jurisdiction of said road segment shall be transferred to the Village of Palmyra. This transfer shall be effective upon the approval of the Village of Palmyra and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 2000-44 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

 

Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 2000-45.

 

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board adopted Resolution No. 75 on September 15, 1970, modifying the County Trunk Highway System, which resolution has been amended from time to time and which amendments have been approved by the State Department of Transportation, and which allocates jurisdiction for a portion of County Trunk Highway "H" in the Village of Palmyra to Jefferson County, and

 

WHEREAS, it is desirable to allocate jurisdiction and maintenance responsibility to the local unit of government in which the road is located,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the portion of County Trunk Highway "H" from its intersection with State Trunk Highway 59 south to the southwest line of Lot 1 CSM 2433, Vol. 8, Page 312, extended to the northerly right of way line of County Trunk Highway "H" shall be discontinued, and jurisdiction of said road segment shall be transferred to the Village of Palmyra. This transfer shall be effective upon the approval of the Village of Palmyra and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

 

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 2000-45 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

 

Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 2000-46.

 

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board adopted Resolution No. 75 on September 15, 1970, modifying the County Trunk Highway System, which resolution has been amended from time to time and which amendments have been approved by the State Department of Transportation, and

 

WHEREAS, annexation of lands has led to a portion of County Trunk Highway "N" being within the City of Whitewater, and

 

WHEREAS, it is desirable to allocate jurisdiction and maintenance responsibility for the annexed portion of road described below to the incorporated local unit of government, the City of Whitewater,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the portion of County Trunk Highway "N" from the Jefferson County/Walworth County line north to the south lot line of Lot 5, Block 2, Twin Oaks Subdivision, extended to the west right of way line of County Trunk Highway "N" shall be discontinued, and jurisdiction of said road segment shall be transferred to the City of Whitewater. This transfer shall be effective upon the approval of the City of Whitewater and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

 

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 2000-46 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

 

Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 2000-47

 

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board adopted Resolution No. 75 on September 15, 1970, modifying the County Trunk Highway System, which resolution has been amended from time to time and which amendments have been approved by the State Department of Transportation, and

 

WHEREAS, annexation of lands has led to a portion of County Trunk Highway "T" being within the City of Watertown, and

 

WHEREAS, it is desirable to allocate jurisdiction and maintenance responsibility for the annexed portion of road described below to the incorporated local unit of government, the City of Watertown,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of County Trunk Highway "T" within the corporate limits of the City of Watertown (from East Horseshoe Road east) shall be discontinued, and jurisdiction of said road segment shall be transferred to the City of Watertown. This transfer shall be effective upon the approval of the City of Watertown and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

 

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 2000-47 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

 

Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 2000-48.

 

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board adopted Resolution No. 75 on September 15, 1970, modifying the County Trunk Highway System, which resolution has been amended from time to time and which amendments have been approved by the State Department of Transportation, and

 

WHEREAS, annexation of lands has led to a portion of County Trunk Highway "X" being within the City of Watertown, and

 

WHEREAS, it is desirable to allocate jurisdiction and maintenance responsibility for the annexed portion of road described below to the incorporated local unit of government, the City of Watertown,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of County Trunk Highway "X" north of the north line of Lot 1 CSM 2572, Vol. 9, Page 215, extended to the east line of County Trunk Highway "X" shall be discontinued, and jurisdiction of said road segment shall be transferred to the City of Watertown. This transfer shall be effective upon the approval of the City of Watertown and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

 

Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 2000-48 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

 

Mr. Lehmann read Report No. 6 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 held on June 15, July 20 and August 17, 2000, 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 2176A-00, 2193A-00, 2196A-00, 2201A-00, 2203A-00,

2205A-00, 2207A-00, 2209A-00, 2210A-00 and 2211A-00

 

DENIAL OF PETITION 2200A-00

 

Petition 2200A-00 was filed by Russell H. Sell to create a 2-acre building site on Northside Drive in the Town of Concord. This is recommended for denial because it was proposed in an environmental corridor where maximum density had already been utilized with existing A-3 zoned lots.

 

DATED THIS FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2000

August Lehmann, Secretary

 

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

 

Mr. Lehmann read Ordinance No. 2000-24.

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Petition 2176A-00 had been referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on June 15, 2000, Petition 2193A-00 had been referred for public hearing on July 20, 2000, and Petitions 2196A-00, 2201A-00, 2203A-00, 2205A-00, 2007A-00, 2209A-00, 2210A-00 and 2211A-00 had been referred for public hearing on August 17, 2000, 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 petitioner's request and allow creation of one prime ag land lot of 2 acres described as Lot 3 on the preliminary map. The site is part of Parcel 06-15-05-11 (58.936 Acres) on USH 18 in the Town of Jefferson. This action is conditioned upon receipt by Zoning of a revised preliminary map showing the modification, and upon receipt of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems. Further conditions call for recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 zoned lots on the property, and for approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the property. (2176A-00 – Lloyd Schuld, Jr.)

 

Rezone 1.2 acres of Parcel 07-16-27-21-001 (17.94 Acres) to create a new rural residential building site. The property is near N5687 CTH F in the Town of Concord. This prime ag land rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 lots for the property. It is further 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 lot. (2193A-00 – William and Donna Klumb)

 

Rezone 2 acres of Parcel 07-16-03-41 (35.065 Acres) to create a new residential building site along CTH F in the Town of Concord. This is considered a prime ag land division utilizing all available A-3 zoned lots for the property. Therefore, rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit by the owner acknowledging that fact. Further conditions call for receipt by Zoning of a 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. (2196A-00 – Leland Christian)

 

Create a 2-acre lot on CTH X in the Town of Farmington from part of Parcel 07-15-03-32 (41 Acres). The property is owned by Richard J. and Ronna M. Johnson. Two acres from prime ag land is recommended because it gets the building site back to a more untillable area; therefore rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 lots for the property. This action is further conditioned upon receipt by the Zoning Department 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 lot. (2201A-00 – Troy and Dawn Maier)

 

Rezone 1.2 acre of Parcel 06-15-13-33-002 (4.23 Acres) on CTH Y in the Town of Jefferson to create a new residential building site. This is considered a prime ag land split, requiring recording of an affidavit by the owner acknowledging use of all available A-3 zoned lots for the property. Also required is a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and recording of a final certified survey map for the lot. (2203A-00 – James Baird)

 

Create a 1.5 acre rural residential building site from part of Parcel 06-15-13-33-003 (15 Acres). The property is along Duck Creek Road in the Town of Jefferson. Rezoning of the prime ag land lot is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 zoned lots on the property. Approval is further 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 lot. (2205A-00 – Shane Staff)

 

Modify the original request and allow creation of two, 1-acre lots from part of Parcel 07-14-06-33 (20 Acres) on Weber Road in the Town of Milford. This prime ag land division is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 zoned lots for the property. Further, this approval calls for receipt by Zoning of a soil test for each lot showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and for approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the lots. (2207A-00 – Wayne Weber)

 

Create a 2-acre lot on Kreutz Road from part of Parcel 05-13-03-24 (38.970 Acres) in the Town of Sumner. This lot combination in prime ag land soils requires recording of an affidavit by the owner acknowledging use of all available A-3 zoned lots for the property. A soil test, already on file, is required as part of the approval, as is a final certified survey map for the lot. (2209A-00 – Tom Brain)

 

Rezone 1.281 acre of Parcel 08-13-26-12-002 (2.846 Acres) to create a new residential building site on Springer Road in the Town of Waterloo. Rezoning of this partially prime ag land lot is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 zoned lots for the property. It is further 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 lot. (2210A-00 – Todd and Angela Burgess)

 

Rezone 2 acres of Parcel 08-15-11-12-011 (31.178 Acres) to create a new residential building site along East Gate Drive in the Town of Watertown. The property is owned by T. T. Masonry, Inc. This prime ag land lot will extend to the drainage ditch in the rear, a condition placed upon approval by the Town of Watertown. An affidavit must be recorded acknowledging use of all available A-3 zoned lots for the property. A soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems is required, as is approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the lot. (2211A-00 – Thomas Torp)

 

Mr. Lehmann moved that Ordinance No. 2000-24 be adopted. Seconded.

 

Ms. Groskopf moved to vote separately on Petition 2176A-00 (Lloyd Schuld, Jr.). Seconded and carried.

 

Amended Ordinance No. 2000-24 carried by the following roll call:

 

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Butler, Laudenslager, Munyon, Berg, Wilson, Wiedenhoeft, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Rogers, Nass, Schmeling, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 27.

 

Noes: Kylmanen. Total 1.

 

Absent: Kisow. Total 1.

 

Vacant: 1.

 

The separated Petition 2176A-00 is denominated Ordinance No. 2000-25.

 

Mr. Lehmann moved to amend Ordinance No. 2000-25 to allow two lots. His motion was seconded. After discussion Mr. Lehmann and his second both asked to withdraw the motion to amend. It was so ordered.

 

Ms. Potter moved to send Ordinance No. 2000-25 back to committee for further consideration. Seconded. A voice vote being unclear, a roll call vote was taken and the motion carried as follows:

 

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Munyon, Kramer, Rogers, Schmeling, Kylmanen, Thomsen, Ley, Weiss, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Maasz. Total 15.

 

Noes: Butler, Laudenslager, Berg, Wilson, Wiedenhoeft, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Nass, Groskopf, Piper, Borland, Rupnow. Total 13.

 

Absent: Kisow. Total 1.

 

Vacant: 1.

 

Mr. Lehmann read Ordinance No. 2000-26.

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Petition 2200A-00 was referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on August 17, 2000, and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed amendment has 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 Petition 2200A-00 and that no change shall be allowed:

 

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

 

Rezone 2 acres of Parcel 07-16-06-12-001 (8.992 Acres) to create a residential building site near W2397 Northside Drive in the Town of Concord. (2200A-00 – Russell H. Sell)

 

Mr. Lehmann moved that Ordinance No. 2000-26 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

 

Ayes: Schreiber, Altreuter, Butler, Laudenslager, Munyon, Berg, Wilson, Wiedenhoeft, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Rogers, Nass, Schmeling, Kylmanen, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 27.

 

Noes: Klein. Total 1.

 

Absent: Kisow. Total 1

 

Vacant: 1.

 

Mr. Hausen and Mr. Ristow made farewell remarks on the retirement of Ramona Hans, legal secretary/County Board reporter .

 

There being no further business, Mr. Thomsen moved that the Board adjourn. Seconded and carried at 9:21 p.m.