Mr. Raymond C. Kisow and Mr. Steven J. Nass presiding.

Mr. Lehmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A moment of silence was observed.

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank called the roll, all members being present except Mr. Wilson.

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

Available Cash on Hand

October 1, 2000 $ 324,836.03

October Receipts $ 4,554,882.96

Total Cash $ 4,879,718.99

Disbursements

General – October 2000 $ 3,953,205.97

Payroll – October 2000 $ 1,059,652.60

Total Disbursements $ 5,012,858.57

Total Available Cash $ (133,139.58)

Cash on Hand (in banks) November 1, 2000 $ 249,544.11

Less Outstanding Checks $ 382,683.69

Total Available Cash $ (133,139.58)

AIM Government & Agency Portfolio $ 3,129,294.82

Local Government Investment Pool – General $ 10,063,598.56

Local Government Investment Pool – ST $ 228,193.99

2000 Interest $ 11,829.32

$ 240,023.31

C.D. #31246 $ 500,000.00

Institutional Capital Management $ 8,215,902.28

$ 22,148,818.97

2000 Interest – Super N.O.W. Account $ 22,765.74

2000 Interest – L.G.I.P. – General Funds $ 708,990.98

2000 Interest – ICM $ 392,850.78

2000 Interest – AIM $ 129,294.82

Total 2000 Interest $ 1,253,902.32

JOHN E. JENSEN

JEFFERSON COUNTY TREASURER

Mr. Munyon moved that the minutes of the October 10, 2000, meeting be approved as corrected. Seconded and carried.

County Clerk Barbara Frank read a letter from Chief Deputy Richard Wellner, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, on the outcome of the Annual Sheriff's Sale on used, found, stolen, and abandoned items held on October 21, 2000. Total sales amounted to $942.00.

Bernie Kleiber, Delores Keppen, Elaine Laird, Sally Melahn, Dawn Keller, Rae Ann Flak and Larry Hollis spoke on their opposition to the Guardian Pipeline. In lieu of speaking, Weenonah Brattset and Frosch Farms submitted letters in opposition of the Guardian Pipeline.

The following persons were in attendance and spoke in favor of Resolution No. 2000-53 on funding repairs for the Indianford Dam: Jerry Richardson, Bill O'Connor, Frank Micale, and Buck Sweeney. James Folk waived his right to speak to Bill O'Connor. Scott Johnson addressed the Board on his difficulty in supporting Resolution No. 2000-53.

Mr. Keating moved that the proposed 2001 Jefferson County Budget be taken from the table. Seconded and carried.

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

Discussion on the General Levy Budget followed.

Mr. Berg moved to delete from the budget the $75,000 intended for the repair of the Indianford Dam. Seconded.

After much discussion, the motion lost by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Butler, Munyon, Wiedenhoeft, Zimdars, Nass, Kisow, Schmeling, Weiss, Lehmann. Total 9.

Noes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Laudenslager, Berg, Kramer, Hartwig, Hoeft, Rogers, Kylmanen, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Piper, Potter, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 19.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

WHEREAS, the 2001 County Budget was introduced by the Budget Committee on October 10, 2000, and

WHEREAS, the 2001 Budget was the subject of a public hearing on November 9, 2000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that department totals and levies contained in the 2001 Budget, as amended, be adopted and the sum of $17,808,439 be levied as a County tax to be raised on the 2000 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. Keating moved that Resolution No. 2000-51 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: Berg, Wiedenhoeft. Total 2.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 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 $547,664

LIBRARY SERVICES $616,418

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

Mr. Keating moved that Resolution No. 2000-52 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

Lake Koshkonong is formed by the Rock River as impounded by the Indianford Dam. In 1997, Rock County was ordered by the DNR to make repairs to the dam, the estimated cost of which is approximately $500,000, at least some portion of which is required due to failure to properly maintain the dam in the past. The impoundment behind the dam is located in Jefferson, Rock and Dane counties. A good summary of the history and some elements of the controversy are found in the report "The Rock River and Indianford Dam Controversy" in Section 1 of materials previously provided to you. Since the time of preparation of that document by the River Alliance of Wisconsin, the Rock-Koshkonong Lake District has been formed. A lake district is a local government body with its own taxing powers. The Lake District encompasses approximately 3,500 different parcels of land in the three counties. The Lake District has played an active role in negotiations to resolve future dam ownership, repair funding and leasing of the dam for production of electricity. The Lake District has made some inquiry and grant applications which may lead to review of the current operating order controlling the water levels on the lake. The DNR has rejected the district's recent request to have higher water levels this winter. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") may also make orders concerning the water levels if it approves generation of electricity at the dam. Such an application is pending.

After the Jefferson County budget for the year 2000 had been passed in November, 1999, Rock County formally approached Jefferson County requesting a contribution toward repair of the dam. Rock County representatives have indicated that it does not wish to bear the cost of repair on its own. At the time of receipt of the request, the matter was referred to the Budget Committee for possible inclusion in the upcoming budget for the year 2001. Appropriating money at any other time requires a 2/3 vote if a financial obligation is incurred in the year 2000 for which funds have not previously been budgeted. Rock County has passed a resolution directing consideration of removal of the dam if adequate commitments to help repair it are not received by December 31, 2000.

Meetings between representatives of the parties have continued throughout the year 2000. The product generated was the proposed 66.30 Commission Agreement which would have made Jefferson County a part owner of the dam with legal and financial obligations potentially forever. This Board rejected that concept at its August meeting. Thereafter, the Board directed a committee be appointed to make a report to the Board concerning this matter. The chair, having previously appointed the Budget Committee on this issue, assigned the reporting task to the Budget Committee for completion.

In light of the Board's rejection of an ownership/management role through the proposed Commission agreement, three options remain. One option is to do nothing. The second is to make an unconditional financial contribution. Third is to make a financial contribution subject to certain conditions. (The Committee has not included active consideration of an option supporting removal of the dam, because option one may well be viewed by Rock County as its equivalent.)

Representatives of Rock County have suggested that Rock County would likely vote to remove the dam should Jefferson County decline to participate financially in any meaningful fashion. Advocates against contribution by Jefferson County argue that the existence of the Lake District is a virtual guarantee that the dam will not be removed. The Lake District has about $300,000,000 of equalized value. If the entire cost to repair the dam is $500,000, a one time levy by the Lake District of $1.66 per thousand would be sufficient to pay the total cost. Further, with 3,500 parcels, the $75,000 proposed to be contributed by Jefferson County amounts to about $22 per parcel. Ten thousand dollars per year thereafter amounts to about $3 per parcel per year. The advocates for no contribution argue that the Lake District members would not stand by and allow Rock County to proceed to remove the dam given such relatively small amounts per lot to be contributed by Jefferson County.

DNR grants for dam repair may fund up to fifty percent of such repairs. Currently such grants are available on a onetime basis per dam. At this time, Rock County has not made any grant application to offset the current cost of repair of the dam. It appears that the Lake District wishes to preserve the grant option for a later date when repair costs may be greater or the Lake District may have the greater share of costs to pay, at which time such a grant would be more advantageous to the Lake District than it is today. Further evidence to support that argument is the fact that the Lake District has not requested that Rock County seek grants for repair of the dam.

As of October 13, 2000, the Indianford Water Power Company has entered into an option to lease the dam for 50 years for the purpose of generating electricity. The option allows Rock County to abandon the dam upon payment to IWPC of its costs to license the dam through FERC. Rock County also has the option to cancel the lease if FERC orders different water levels. The additional cost exposure to Rock County argues against abandonment, especially if Rock County would have to buy all of the generating equipment as specified in the lease. This may be another reason why no contribution from Jefferson County does not mean the dam will be removed.

Finally, advocates of the no contribution option are concerned with precedent and fairness to other areas with dams and lake districts. It is noted that the Lake Ripley Lake District has about the same equalized value as that portion of the Rock-Lake Koshkonong Lake District in Jefferson County. The no contribution advocates argue that it is unfair to other lake districts to make them pay county taxes to support the Rock-Koshkonong Lake District when the other districts receive no county funds. At the October County Board meeting, a request was presented from the City of Jefferson seeking county funds to help repair the dam in Jefferson based on retention of property values north of the Jefferson dam up to Watertown. The City of Jefferson's equalized value is about $300,000,000, like the lake district's. Further, donation to repair of one dam will leave the County in position to face requests regarding all of the dams in the County. DNR records show 8 dams in Jefferson County owned by municipalities. Seven of those 8 are classified as "large". The State (4) and private parties (12) own another 16 mostly small dams in the County. The Committee notes that Lake Koshkonong is much larger in size than any other water impoundment in the County.

The second option is to make an unconditional contribution. Despite correspondence Board members have received suggesting otherwise, Jefferson County has no legal obligation to support maintenance of the dam. It would be inappropriate to make a contribution in a fashion that may expose the County to future legal obligations, given the fact that the Board has stated its desire to not be a part owner or operator of the dam. Each County Board Supervisor has already received letters threatening to sue Jefferson County if it does not provide funds to repair the dam. While such threat is rather hollow, given the lack of any legal obligation to maintain the dam in the first instance, nothing prevents lawsuits with no basis from being filed. As well, should the County make a contribution and thereafter, changes to the lake water levels be allowed, litigation may ensue from those claiming damage as a result. Therefore, the Committee does not believe an unconditional grant of funds for this purpose should be made.

The majority of the Committee believes that the proposed contribution is reasonable and equitable. While there is disagreement over whether failure to make a contribution would lead to the ultimate removal of the dam, the Committee perceives that outcome is far less likely if a significant contribution is made. If the dam is removed, it is estimated that water levels on Lake Koshkonong would drop from 2 ½ to 3 feet, causing the lake to shrink from its current size in excess of 10,000 acres to perhaps 2/3 that size. Water levels in Fort Atkinson would drop about a foot. Real estate development currently on the lake would be a significant distance from the lake, resulting in a potential loss in value. The University of Wisconsin Extension study suggests that the initial loss in value will lead to shifting of about $68,000 of County taxes from persons near the lake to other County taxpayers. Therefore, in a situation where the dam was removed, a County taxpayer away from the lake would pay a portion of increased County tax roughly equal to the amount of tax proposed to make up the $75,000 contribution. If such loss of value continued over several years, the taxpayers elsewhere in the County would absorb that loss on an annual basis. While there is no guarantee in the absence of contribution that the dam would be removed, it seems reasonable to contribute a sum that is equal to two to three years of the tax amount that would have to be shifted to taxpayers elsewhere in the County if the dam were removed and a significant value loss occurred. As well, the Committee notes that while the tax impact to Jefferson County itself is rather small if the dam were removed, smaller taxing jurisdictions such as the local school districts, towns and the City of Fort Atkinson may experience the need to shift larger amounts of tax over smaller tax bases leading to potentially large jumps in taxes for some away from the lake in those taxing districts to offset the reduction in taxes to those along the lake whose values may have declined. Certainly such taxing jurisdictions should consider contributing to the cost of repair if they feel the potential impact of dam removal is adverse to their interests.

A majority of the Committee believes the proposed contribution should be made as Jefferson County receives a benefit by virtue of the existence of the dam and maintenance of existing water levels on Lake Koshkonong. Such benefit is in part property value. The lake is also a recreational resource used by many for boating and fishing with some tourism related economic impact. While it is argued that ecological and other benefits would accrue from dam removal, as much speculation exists about the long term costs and benefits of such action as it does about the effects of dam retention.

The Committee believes certain conditions should accompany the contribution. The first condition is a requirement that the recipient of the money hold Jefferson County harmless for any and all litigation arising out of operation or maintenance of the dam. Jefferson County does not wish to be an owner or partner, but seeks to retain its current status of no legal obligation other than that which it volunteers to undertake. Second, given the potential litigation that may arise out of operation of the dam, it is necessary that the ultimate operator be bound to maintain water levels as prescribed by the authorizing agencies. Several years of litigation over water levels on Lake Koshkonong ended in the early ‘90s. Jefferson County does not wish to be a defendant in any action of that nature. Finally, it would seem that grant money should be applied for to repair the dam, and if received, such grant money should reduce Jefferson County's contribution appropriately.

Conclusion

If examined from a purely financial perspective at the County level, the proposed resolution authorizing contribution of $75,000 and $10,000 per year for 10 years for rebuilding of the Indianford Dam is a relatively minor issue. If dam removal leads to shifting $68,000 of County tax elsewhere throughout the County, that is about 1.5 cents per thousand on the County tax levy for the other County taxpayers. However, that narrow focus does not take into account the significant disruptions that may occur in the tax bases of the smaller tax jurisdictions affected by removal. It does not take into account the change in the real estate values of those who have built along the lake assuming it would remain, or the potential loss of employment and business revenues based on the current configuration and use of Lake Koshkonong. The Committee majority makes its recommendation, believing it fair and reasonable, to encourage Rock County and the Lake District to preserve the status quo and avoid the potential disruption that may occur otherwise.

At a meeting Mr. Kisow was unable to attend, the Committee voted 4-0 in favor of the proposed contribution. Mr. Kisow indicates he would have voted against it had he been able to attend the meeting.

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

Mr. Keating read Resolution No. 2000-53.

WHEREAS, Rock County has requested financial assistance from Jefferson County and others to make the necessary repairs, and

WHEREAS, the current estimate for necessary repairs is approximately $500,000, at least some portion of which is required due to failure to properly maintain the dam in the past, and

WHEREAS, the major portion of the lake partially created by the Indianford Dam and approximately forty percent of the equalized value of the Rock-Koshkonong Lake District are in Jefferson County, and

WHEREAS, Lake Koshkonong is a large recreational resource which has a significant economic impact on local businesses, property owners, and other taxing jurisdictions, and

WHEREAS, it is equitable that Jefferson County contribute to the repairs necessary to maintain the dam,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Jefferson County enter into a contract with Rock County providing for payment to Rock County or its assigns the sum of $75,000.00 on or before June 30, 2001, or within thirty days of entering into contracts for the remaining repairs called for in the 1997 DNR order, whichever is later; together with an additional $10,000 per year for ten years commencing on June 30, 2002, and continuing annually thereafter, which annual payments are to be segregated for future repairs of the Indianford Dam.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract must contain provisions requiring Rock County to hold Jefferson County harmless for any litigation arising out of the operation, maintenance or repair of the Indianford Dam; that Rock County be required to operate the dam in accordance with existing DNR water level orders as may be amended from time to time; that Rock County make application for DNR grant funds for dam repair and such other grants as may be reasonably available to offset the costs of repair necessary at this time; that Rock County provide an accounting to Jefferson County not later than one year after completion of the repairs currently required by the DNR order showing the actual costs incurred in repairing the dam as required by the 1997 order; that Rock County refund to Jefferson County the amount that $75,000 exceeds 40% of the net actual cost of repair, less grants and refunds from Indianford Water Power Company received before or after the accounting; that if Rock County proceeds to abandon the dam, any funds paid by Jefferson County be returned; and that all of the foregoing be binding on any assignee of Rock County but such assignment shall not release Rock County from its obligations to Jefferson County contained in the original contract.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk may execute such contract and thereafter make the payments called for herein.

Mr. Keating moved that Resolution No. 2000-53 be adopted. Seconded.

Ms. Schmeling moved to amend Resolution No. 2000-53 by changing the funding allocated for the Indianford Dam to $50,000 and giving the remaining budgeted $25,000 to the City of Jefferson dam repair project. Seconded.

The motion to amend lost by the following roll call:

Ayes: Butler, Munyon, Berg, Wiedenhoeft, Nass, Kisow, Schmeling, Kylmanen. Total 8.

Noes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Laudenslager, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Rogers, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 20.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

Mr. Thomsen moved to amend the contract conditions of Resolution No. 2000-53 in the second last paragraph by deleting the phrase "that Rock County be required to operate the dam in accordance with existing DNR water level orders as may be amended from time to time" and replacing it with "that Rock County oppose any effort or request to allow higher water levels than permitted by the now current DNR operating order." Seconded.

The motion to amend passed with the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Butler, Munyon, Berg, Wiedenhoeft, Kramer, Nass, Kisow, Schmeling, Kylmanen, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow. Total 22.

Noes: Laudenslager, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Rogers, Maasz. Total 6.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Laudenslager, Kramer, Hartwig, Hoeft, Rogers, Nass, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Borland, Rupnow. Total 19.

Noes: Butler, Munyon, Berg, Wiedenhoeft, Zimdars, Kisow, Schmeling, Kylmanen, Maasz. Total 9.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the year 2001 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. Lehmann moved that Resolution No. 2000-54 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

Ms. Butler read the following report:

REPORT TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

COUNTRYSIDE HOME BUILDING PROJECT PLAN DEVELOPMENT

PROGRESS REPORT

NOVEMBER 14, 2000

The Countryside Board of Trustees and Administration met with Architecture 2000 on November 10, 2000, to review the preliminary information developed by the architect for the reevaluation and development of alternate conceptual design solutions for the Countryside Home construction and renovation project. Completion of the final report, design recommendations and budget estimates is expected by November 30, 2000.

This preliminary information identified several key issues that will require significant consideration in creating a proposal that defines the extent of renovation and new construction that will be cost effective, meeting both immediate building issue needs and service and operational goals for the future. These items include:

• The extent and cost of renovation to maximize utilization of existing building space for resident services, support services, and facility operations.

• The priority placed on essential improvements to the building and operating systems that have been put on hold.

• The ability to accomplish improvements to existing resident rooms including handicap accessibility standards, enlarge resident toilet rooms for safety and access, space for personal property, single-bed occupancy.

• The total costs of time, disruption, and duplication in addition to funding that are associated with segmenting renovation of existing building space and systems if funding limits the scope of the project rather than funding the entire project.

• The impact that an acceptable project budget may have on the goal to downsize licensed bed capacity to approximately 190 beds. Funding approval for a project with the combination of new construction and renovation of existing space may require reduction of licensed beds to less than the 190-bed goal.

The Countryside Home Board of Trustees plan to schedule an informational forum for the County Board in conjunction with a regular scheduled County Board meeting as early as possible in 2001.

This opportunity to familiarize County Board Supervisors with the goals and plans of the project will include a tour of the existing facility. Architecture 2000 will be available to discuss design challenges and solutions, architectural and engineering details, and to respond to any questions and information requested of the Board.

Respectfully submitted,

Countryside Home Board of Trustees

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

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the year 2001 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.

Ms. Butler moved that Resolution No. 2000-55 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the year 2001 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.

Ms. Hoeft moved that Resolution No. 2000-56 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, the Fair Committee has solicited bids for a storage building to replace two storage buildings destroyed by fire at the Fair Park, and

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

Lester Building Systems $64,939.00

Walters Buildings $75,000.00

Wick Buildings $76,303.00

Bos Design Builders, LLC $68,111.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the low bid of Lester Building Systems in the amount of $64,939.00 be accepted and the Fair Committee be authorized to execute a contract for the replacement storage building. (NOTE: The funds for this building will come from insurance proceeds on the destroyed structures.)

Ms. Hoeft moved that Resolution No. 2000-57 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee is requesting authorization to accept bids for various items of equipment that is needed in 2001, 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. 2000-58 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the year 2001 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.

Ms. Schreiber moved that Resolution No. 2000-59 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin has rescinded (effective January 1, 1996) state law which requires counties to operate a General Relief Program, and

WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin has severely restricted reimbursement to counties for operating this program, effective January 1, 1996, and

WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin has via the 1995-1997 Biennial Budget Act 27 created a new Relief Block Grant Program (RBG), and

WHEREAS, this act allows counties to develop their own programs or discontinue all programs, and

WHEREAS, after due consideration by the Human Services Board of available State and County funds, and public need,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Jefferson County will continue to provide public General Relief services in the following manner for 2001:

1. Pre-Authorized Medical Care will continue to be provided to income and asset eligible persons.
2. Emergency Medical Services formerly known as Hospital Emergency Medical Notice will continue to be eliminated.
3. The General Relief Shelter Program will continue to be eliminated, with the exception of rental assistance payments to eligible individuals who have a current pending application for SSI and/or SSD-I benefits.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if actual expenditures exceed 2001 planned expenditures of $59,000, this matter may be brought back to the County Board for further action.

Ms. Schreiber moved that Resolution No. 2000-60 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: Nass. Total 1.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Committee is requesting authorization to accept bids on various items of equipment that are contained in the 2001 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

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 2001 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, the amount of money received at auction, with its recommendations and permission to purchase.

Mr. Hartwig moved that Resolution No. 2000-61 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, it is advantageous to the Sheriff's Department to participate in and purchase under the state vehicle contract for police vehicles,

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 seven (7) Ford Crown Victoria automobiles for a total cost of $149,569.00 without trade. (Money to come from the Sheriff's Department 2001 budget.)

Mr. Hartwig moved that Resolution No. 2000-62 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: Berg. Total 1.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

On October 26, 2000, at the monthly Land & Water Conservation Committee meeting, representatives from both the Guardian Pipeline and the Neighbors Standing United citizen group presented information, documentation and their viewpoints regarding the construction of a pipeline that would be located in eastern Jefferson County.

After hearing the information presented, a lengthy question and answer session, perusal of the written information provided by both groups, careful discussion and deliberation by the committee, the Land & Water Conservation Committee is hereby making the recommendation to formally support the resolution being sponsored by the Rules & Legislation Committee in opposition to the Guardian Pipeline.

The Committee bases its decision in an effort to properly represent and give voice to constituents and citizens who have concerns regarding the negative environmental and economic impact of and an absence of need for the proposed pipeline in Jefferson County.

NOTE:

• Four townships in Jefferson County have formally stated that they are opposed to the pipeline. They are as follows: Concord, Sullivan, Palmyra, and Cold Spring.
• Also, Wisconsin State Representative F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. has formally stated that he is opposed to the construction of the pipeline.

Respectfully submitted,

Jefferson County Land & Water Conservation Committee

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

Mr. Munyon read Resolution No. 2000-63.

WHEREAS, several residents of Jefferson County belonging to NEIGHBORS STANDING UNITED, a citizen group opposed to the construction of the Guardian Pipeline in Jefferson County, have requested the County Board to support the group in their opposition to the Guardian Pipeline, and

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board supported these citizens in their efforts to intervene in a Dane County lawsuit asking that records to be opened at the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, and

WHEREAS, that case is not under appeal, and

WHEREAS, the Guardian Pipeline as proposed, will not serve Jefferson County residents or businesses, and

WHEREAS, Jefferson County is not prepared to deal with an accident which could result from an explosion of the Guardian Pipeline, and

WHEREAS, landowners who will be affected by the GUARDIAN PIPELINE were not informed or involved in any way before Ben Brancel, Secretary of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, signed an agricultural mitigation agreement with GUARDIAN PIPELINE, and

WHEREAS, GUARDIAN PIPELINE, via their attorneys attempted to block affected landowners from testifying at the hearings at the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, and

WHEREAS, the Legislation and Rules Committee believes landowners who are residents of Jefferson County have been treated unfairly by Guardian and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, and further believes that Jefferson County residents will not benefit and may be harmed by the Guardian Pipeline,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Jefferson County Board supports NEIGHBORS STANDING UNITED in their opposition to the GUARDIAN PIPELINE.

Mr. Munyon moved that Resolution No. 2000-63 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 99-45 adopted August 10, 1999, stated the position of the Jefferson County Board as opposing the creation or expansion of casino gambling in Jefferson County, and

WHEREAS, recent news reports indicate the Wisconsin Counties Association has entered into a contract to represent gambling interests, and

WHEREAS, the promotion of gambling expansion by the Wisconsin Counties Association is not in the best interest of Jefferson County, and

WHEREAS, each county should establish its own policy on the expansion of gambling.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board hereby petitions the Wisconsin Counties Association Board to reconsider its arrangement representing gambling interests as such arrangement is not representative of the position of the Jefferson County Board, and is in fact contrary to the stated position of the Jefferson County Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is hereby directed to mail a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Wisconsin Counties Association Board.

Mr. Munyon moved that Resolution No. 2000-64 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board eliminated the Jefferson County Economic Development Committee from its list of standing committees in April, 1998, and

WHEREAS, it is desirable to assign responsibility for economic development issues to an existing committee, including supervising the contract between Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, and

WHEREAS, in the past, the Budget Committee has proposed funding Jefferson County's contract with the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Board does ordain as follows:

Section 3.05(c) of the County Board Rules shall be amended to include the following additional paragraph:

The [Budget] Committee shall meet concerning issues of economic development, and shall supervise the County's contract with the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation.

Mr. Munyon moved that Ordinance No. 2000-29 be adopted. Seconded.

Ms. Schmeling moved to amend Ordinance No. 2000-29 to require compliance with the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law as a condition of the County's contract with the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Klein, Altreuter, Butler, Laudenslager, Munyon, Berg, Wiedenhoeft, Kramer, Zimdars, Hoeft, Rogers, Nass, Kisow, Schmeling, Kylmanen, Weiss, Piper, Borland, Rupnow. Total 20.

Noes: Hartwig, Thomsen, Groskopf, Ley, Potter, Lehmann, Keating, Maasz. Total 8.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

Pursuant to Board Rule Section 3.09, Ordinance No. 2000-29 with the amendment was laid over until the December 12, 2000, meeting.

Mr. Munyon read Ordinance No. 2000-30.

WHEREAS, Section 3.09 of the County Board Rules provide that the time for meetings as set in Section 3.01(2) may be amended "upon majority vote at any regular meeting without necessity of laying such amendment over until the next regular session or suspension of the rules", and

WHEREAS, a request has been made to reschedule the meetings otherwise set for 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,

NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Board does ordain:

Section 3.01(2) of the Jefferson County Board Rules shall be amended to read:

(2) Board meetings shall commence at 8:30 a.m., except meetings from May through November which shall commence at 7:00 p.m., unless by majority vote the Board prescribes a different time for convening.

Mr. Munyon moved that Ordinance No. 2000-30 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

Ayes: Schreiber, Butler, Laudenslager, Munyon, Berg, Wiedenhoeft, Hoeft, Rogers, Nass, Schmeling, Kylmanen, Groskopf, Weiss, Potter, Lehmann, Rupnow. Total 16.

Noes: Klein, Altreuter, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Kisow, Thomsen, Ley, Piper, Keating, Borland, Maasz. Total 12.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

Mr. Rupnow read Resolution No. 2000-65.

WHEREAS, funds have been placed in the year 2001 Parks Department 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. Rupnow moved that Resolution No. 2000-65 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

WHEREAS the 2001 budget provides for the funds for construction of a parks maintenance facility, and

WHEREAS services of an architect or engineer will be required,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks Committee is authorized to solicit proposals for architect/engineer services for the design and construction of the parks maintenance facility, and shall, after consideration of said proposals with the Building and Insurance Committee, present a joint recommendation of said committees to the County Board for further action.

Mr. Rupnow moved that Resolution No. 2000-66 be adopted Seconded and carried.

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 August 17, September 21 and October 19, 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

2198A-00, 2202A-00, 2221A-00, 2224A-00, 2231A-00, 2233A-00, 2234A-00, 2236A-00, 2237A-00, 2240A-00, 2241A-00, 2242A-00, 2247A-00, 2248A-00, 2251A-00, 2253A-00, 2230A-00 and 2245A-00

DENIAL OF PETITION 2243A-00

Petition 2243A-00 was filed by Michael Baumgartner to create a 2-acre A-3 zoned lot on CTH O in the Town of Lake Mills. This is recommended for denial due to veto by the Town of Lake Mills.

Since the adoption of the Jefferson County Agricultural Preservation and Land Use Plan and subsequent zoning ordinances, 2,750 acres of A-1 zoned land has been protected from further housing development with an additional 730 acres to be added as a result of this month's petitions. This totals 3,480 acres. This is a direct result of rezoning from A-1 Agricultural to A-3, Rural Residential and transfer of A-1 zoned lands from larger acreage.

DATED THIS THIRTY-FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000

August Lehmann, Secretary

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

There being no objection, Mr. Lehmann presented Ordinance No. 2000-31 and moved for its adoption as printed:

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

WHEREAS, Petitions 2198A-00 and 2202A-00 were referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on August 17, Petition 2221A-00 and 2224A-00 were filed for public hearing on September 21, and Petitions 2231A-00, 2233A-00, 2234A-00, 2236A-00, 2237A-00, 2240A-00, 2241A-00, 2242A-00, 2247A-00, 2248A-00, 2251A-00, 2253A-00, 2230A-00, and 2245A-00 were filed for public hearing on October 19, 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

Allow a non-prime lot combination to create a 5.9-acre lot on Hillside Drive, Town of Concord, from part of PIN 006-0716-1944-000 (37.399 Acres). This is allowed because it does not impact more than one acre of prime ag land and because the wetland is already disturbed by an existing DNR-approved access. Rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 zoned lots for the property, upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the property. (2198A-00 – Craig Schiefelbein)

Modify the original request to create a two-acre lot from PIN 012-0816-1832-000 (9.0679 Acres) on Overland Drive and allow a 1.2-acre lot. This reduction is recommended due to the Town of Ixonia's request, and because the area is considered prime agricultural soils, thereby following Jefferson County Ag Preservation and Land Use Plan policies. Rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 lots for the property. It is further conditioned upon approval of road access by the Town, 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. (2202A-00 – David B. Tomaz)

Create a one-acre lot on Rock River Road from part of PIN 012-0816-2324-000 (35.273 Acres). The property is owned by James Rupnow in the Town of Ixonia. This is considered a prime ag land lot, therefore rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 zoned lots for the property, upon 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. (2221A-00 – Tom Heimsch)

Rezone three acres of PIN 014-0615-0312-001 (18.13 Acres) to create a lot along Bakertown Road in the Town of Jefferson. This will be a lot combination in non-prime soils, clustered with existing residences. Rezoning is conditioned upon approval of road access by the Town, 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. (2240A-00 - Gene Heinzelman)

Rezone 1.25 acre of PIN 008-0715-2834-000 (40 Acres) for a new lot on Probst Road in the Town of Farmington. The property is owned by the John P. & Kay L. Probst Trust. This is considered a lot combination in prime ag soils; therefore, rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 lots for 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, upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the property, and upon documentation from the Town that the road and cul de sac will be constructed after home construction is complete and prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. (2224A-00 – Andrew Miller)

Rezone two acres of PIN 004-0515-3132-003 (21.538 Acres) to create a new rural residential building site along Cold Spring Road in the Town of Cold Spring. The property is owned by Joseph J. & Rose Marie Colletti. This is considered a lot combination because the 465-foot access strip is through prime ag soils. Therefore, rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 lots for the property. Approval is further conditioned upon road access approval by the Town; upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems; upon extraterritorial plat approval by the City of Whitewater; and upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the lot. (2231A-00 – Paul Kramer)

Create two, 3-acre lots along Pioneer Drive in the Town of Concord from part of PIN 006-0716-2941-000 (37.76 Acres). This is a lot combination in non-prime soils, utilizing all available A-3 lots for the property; therefore, rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging that fact. It is further conditioned upon road access approval by the Town; upon 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 lot. (2233A-00 – Robert & Mary Awe)

Rezone two acres of PIN 006-0716-0121-000 (35.45 Acres) to create one new lot on Ski Slide Road in the Town of Concord. This is considered a prime land lot; two acres is recommended for approval to allow the rear lot line to match the rear lot line of the adjacent lot. Conditions of the rezoning call for recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 lots for the property. Approval is also conditioned upon access approval by the Town; 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. (2234A-00 – Steve Pernat)

Create a 1.5-acre lot from part of PIN 008-0715-2822-000 (31.8 Acres) on Switzke Road in the Town of Farmington, on property owned by John & Betsy Ovadahl. This is considered a lot combination based upon access being in prime ag soils. Although the possibility for a future lot exists on the remainder of the property, the length of the potential access strip is limited based upon the length of the access approved for this petition, since cumulatively, only one acre of prime land may be used for access. This rezoning is conditioned upon access approval by the Town; 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. (2236A-00 – Lynn Mehringer)

Rezone 2 acres of PIN 008-0715-2812-000 (17.5 Acres) for a new building site on Krenz Road in the Town of Farmington. This is allowed as a lot combination in prime ag soils; therefore, rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 lots for the property. The rezoning is further conditioned upon road access approval by the Town; 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. (2237A-00 – John Ovadahl)

Create a 3.2-acre building site on East Pleasant Hill Road in the Town of Jefferson from PIN 014-0614-2521-000 (9.263 Acres). This is considered a lot combination in non-prime, wooded soils, and it meets the density requirements in this environmental corridor. Rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 lots for the property; upon road access approval by the Town; upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems; and upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the property. (2241A-00 – Vince Lia)

Rezone up to two acres of PIN 016-0514-0833-000 (47.73 Acres) to create a new lot on Christie Court in the Town of Koshkonong. This is a modification of the original proposal for 1.25 acres; the modification is recommended to satisfy the Town's request to fill in the irregular lot shape. This rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 lots for the property; upon road access approval by the Town; upon extraterritorial plat approval by the City of Fort Atkinson; upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems for the lot; and upon approval and recording of the final certified survey map for the lot. (2242A-00 – Jan Christie)

Create two, 3-acre lots along Hanson Road in the Town of Sullivan from PIN 026-0616-2934-000 (37.03 Acres). This is considered a lot combination in non-prime soils, utilizing all available A-3 lots for the property. Therefore, rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging that fact. It is further conditioned upon road access approval by the Town; upon receipt 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 lots. (2247A-00 – Scott Anton)

Modify the original request for a 1.75-acre lot on CTH E to allow a 1-acre lot on Lundt Road, Town of Sullivan, from PIN 026-0616-2241-000 (25.65 Acres). This modification is recommended in accordance with the Jefferson County Agricultural Preservation and Land Use Plan because the site is proposed in prime ag soils. Rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 lots for the property; upon road access approval by the Town; upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems for the lot; and upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the lot. (2248A-00 – Kari Barnes)

Rezone 3 acres of PIN 030-0813-2432-000 (13.392 Acres) to create two, 1.5-acre lots on Springer Road in the Town of Waterloo on lands owned by Marie Krueger. The proposed design was allowed to square off rear lot lines, and because it is clustered with existing development. These are prime ag land lots; therefore, rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 lots for the property. It is further conditioned upon road access approval by the Town; upon receipt of a soil test for each lot showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems; upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map for the lots. (2251A-00 – Chad Krueger)

FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO COMMUNITY

Rezone the A-1 area of PIN 018-0713-1923-015 (0.94 Acre) for a new residential building site. The property is along CTH O and Bridge Street in the Town of Lake Mills, and is owned by Judy Warras. This action enlarges the existing Community zone at the site to allow new residential construction on the property. Rezoning is conditioned upon road access approval by the maintaining authority, and upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems. (2253A-00 – Mike Warras)

FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO A-2

Rezone PIN 020-0814-0833-000 (26.293 Acres) and 020-0814-0833-001 (10 Acres) for campground use on the property. The site is along Rubidell Road in the Town of Milford. This will be used as an area for trailer storage; no camping is permitted. (2230A-00 – Rubidell Resort Condo Association Inc.)

FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO A-3 AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Rezone 8.4 acres of PIN 020-0714-0314-001 (11.692 Acres) to create a one-acre building site in prime ag soils and a 7.4-acre Natural Resource zone on Finder Road in the Town of Milford. This is recommended for approval because the A-3 zone is clustered with existing development, and because the Natural Resource zone is proposed for an area with supporting vegetation and soils. Rezoning is conditioned upon recording of an affidavit acknowledging use of all available A-3 lots for the property; upon road access approval by Town; 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 the final certified survey map for the property. (2245A-00 – Richard Webb)

Mr. Lehmann moved that Ordinance No. 2000-31 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: 0.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

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

WHEREAS, Petition 2243A-00 was referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on October 19, 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 2243A-00 and that no change shall be allowed:

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

Rezone 2 acres of PIN 018-0713-1922-001 (17.808 Acres) for a new lot on CTH O in the Town of Lake Mills. The property is owned by Genal Properties. (2243A-00 – Michael Baumgartner)

Mr. Lehmann moved that Ordinance No. 2000-32 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

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

Noes: Klein. Total 1.

Absent: Wilson. Total 1.

Vacant: 1.

TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:

By virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 59.18 and Section 45.12 of the Wisconsin Statutes and County Board Resolution No. 12 approved April 21, 1970, I do hereby reappoint Harold Senn, Watertown, Wisconsin, as a member of the Jefferson County Veteran's Service Commission for a three-year term expiring on the second Monday of December, 2003. I respectfully request confirmation of this appointment.

Willard D. Hausen

County Administrator

Mr. Altreuter moved that the appointment be confirmed. Seconded and carried.

There being no further business, Mr. Lehmann moved that the Board adjourn. Seconded and carried at 10:15 p.m.