Vilas
This meeting of the Vilas County Board of
Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 A.M., by Chairman Charles Rayala, in
the conference rooms located in the Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street,
Eagle River, WI.
The Chairman instructed the Clerk to insert in the
minutes the following: AA Public meeting notice was given to the public by
posting at the Vilas County Courthouse, the Olsen Memorial Library and
The Chairman asked all in attendance to stand for
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call found the following members present:
Charles Ahlborn, John Annin, Maynard Bedish, Edward Bluthardt, Jr., Gene
Ciszek, Ronald De Bruyne, Steven Doyen, Bob Egan, Stephan Favorite, Jack
Harrison, Leon Kukanich, Christopher Mayer, Dennis Nielsen, Fred Radtke, Kathleen
Rushlow,
Motion by C. Ahlborn, seconded by J. Verhulst to
approve the agenda to be discussed in any order at the Chair=s discretion. All voting aye. Carried.
Motion by S. Doyen, seconded by J. Verhulst to approve the minutes of the November 13,
2007 meeting as presented and to omit
the reading thereof. All voting aye.
Carried.
Motion by D. Nielsen, seconded by J. Annin to omit
the reading of resolutions and ordinances by the Clerk unless requested from
the floor. All voting aye. Carried.
Motion by J. Verhulst, seconded by J. Annin to
suspend the rules to act on any resolution or ordinance received after the 10
day deadline, but received in time to list to the press and post. All voting aye. Carried.
The Chair then announced that Ordinance Amendment
#85-222 had been withdrawn for consideration by the committee Chair.
The Board then acted on all resolutions and
ordinances as posted
ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, IN THEIR ENTIRETY,
ARE ON FILE IN THE
RESOLUTION 2008 - 7
RE: Commission
on Aging Director Position
WHEREAS, the
Commission on Aging Department has a vacancy in the director position due to a
retirement; and
WHEREAS, this
position oversees and manages the operations of the Commission on Aging
Department, as set forth in the attached job description; and
WHEREAS, the
Personnel Committee has approved and recommends that this position be filled;
and
WHEREAS, the
annual salary is $63,172.83 (salary of $36,213.45 and $26,959.38 in fringe
benefits), all of which is included in the approved 2008 Department Budget; and
WHEREAS,
a three-fourths (3/4) majority vote of the Board of Supervisors is necessary
for filling a vacancy in the department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in session
this 15th day of January, 2008, that the Personnel Committee is authorized to
hire an individual for the director position in the Commission on Aging
Department in accordance with the County=s hiring procedures.
Submitted by: Personnel Committee
s/ Kathleen Rushlow, Chair
s/ Linda L. Thorpe
s/ Charles Ahlborn
s/ John Annin
s/ Steve Doyen
s/ Bob Egan
Motion by J. Verhulst, seconded by E. Bluthardt to
adopt. Discussion. A positive vote constituting a : majority of Supervisors present is required for
passage. All voting aye. Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - 1
RE: Cancellation
of Outstanding Checks
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of
Supervisors in session this 15th day of January, 2008, that the following
Name Date
of Issue Amount Check
No.
George Carufel 04/14/05 $ 51.64 131864
WPSA 06/15/05 300.00 133511
Daniel Wesley 09/01/05
21.18 135125
Allan L. Janny 09/09/05
14.58 135190
Trans Union LLC 10/14/05
49.77 136022
Deoinna Shumpert 10/27/05
16.00 136431
John Schneider 11/04/05
2.69 136453
Kathleen Norregaard 11/15/05 49.50 136604
Betty L. Peterson 12/09/05
3.34 137157
Lisa M. Bodamer 05/26/06
14.04 141198
Emerson C. Morris 06/12/06
16.00 141279
IPICD 06/15/06
25.00 141436
Joan M. Jellen 06/16/06
2.06 141807
Mary Mann 07/05/06 4.60 141916
Andrew S. Basinski 08/03/06
3.48 142609
Mary Kim Black 08/22/06
1.00 143199
Daniel J. Cantrall 09/27/06
9.58 143869
Submitted by: Finance and Budget Committee
s/ Kathleen Rushlow, Chair
s/ Linda L. Thorpe
s/ Charles Rayala
Chris
Mayer
s/ Craig Weberg
Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by L. Kukanich to
adopt. Discussion. All voting aye.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 2008 - 2
RE: Purchase of Service Agreement Between Vilas
WHEREAS,
the Older Americans Act of 1965 expresses the need for provision of mental
health information and services to older adults; and
WHEREAS,
the Vilas County Commission on Aging provides programs that help older
Americans access the information and services through the Health and Wellness,
Friendly Visitors, and Caregiver Education programs; and
WHEREAS,
the Community Mental Health Services, Inc. has agreed to provide the
administration and services necessary to carry out these specified programs as
set forth in the attached contract; and
WHEREAS,
the Vilas County Commission on Aging has received federal funding from the
Older American Act of 1965 in the amount of at least $22,225.00 to provide
these services and recommends the approval of the attached contract with
Community Mental Health Services, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $22,225.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in session
this 15th day of January, 2008 that the attached 2008 Purchase of
Service Contract between the Vilas County Commission on Aging and Community
Mental Health Services, Inc. is hereby approved.
Submitted by:
s/ Fred Radtke
Motion by E. Bluthardt,
seconded by M. Bedish to adopt.
Discussion. All voting aye.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 2008 - 3
RE: Establishing
a Child Death Review Team
WHEREAS,
the Wisconsin State Department of Justice created the State Child Fatality
Review Team (CFRT) under the Federal Child Justice Act Grant; and
WHEREAS,
the goal of the State CFRT is to reduce preventable childhood deaths by
gathering statewide information on unexpected child deaths in Wisconsin, and to
use that information to advise the Legislature and State agencies on possible
modifications to law, policy or practice as well as to educate the public, to
identify training needs, and facilitate the development of local and regional
teams; and
WHEREAS,
there are presently at least 10 local Child Death Review Teams (CDRT) in
WHEREAS,
a CDRT will assist in understanding how and why children die, and identify the
need for policies and programs to improve child health, safety and protection
as well as to prevent other child deaths; and
WHEREAS,
the CDRT is a multi-disciplinary and confidential team, and should include
individuals representing the following agencies: County Coroner, Law Enforcement, Child
Protective Services, District Attorney, Health Department and one pediatrician;
and
WHEREAS,
other potential members of the CDRT include emergency medical services,
hospital representative, community mental health, juvenile court, public
school, child care licensing, clergy, tribal council, domestic violence agency,
neonatologist, among others; and
WHEREAS,
each CDRT member would receive a brief summary of any cases to be reviewed
prior to meeting and at the meeting would hear from the Coroner and any other
agencies who were involved in the particular child death; and
WHEREAS,
the team members will address, at a minimum, the following questions:
1. Is the investigation complete and if not, what additional information is needed?
2. Are needed services being provided to the child=s family?
3. Are other children at risk and if so, are they protected?
4. What risk factors were involved in the death and could it have been prevented?
5. Are there any recommended changes to agency policy or practices?
6. Are there any recommendations for prevention, either locally or statewide?
7. Is the review complete?; and
WHEREAS, the CDRT ultimately forwards a report to the State CFRT, which compiles data from around the state and identifies trends and mobilizes statewide prevention activity; and
WHEREAS, the Vilas County Law Enforcement Committee recommends establishing a CDRT for Vilas County to join in a statewide effort toward prevention of additional child deaths.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in
session this 13th day of November, 2007 that a local Child Death
Review Team is hereby created for
$
$ Law Enforcement
$ Child Protective Services
$ District Attorney
$ Health Department
$ Pediatrician
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CDRT shall create its own policies and
procedures, with the assistance of Corporation Counsel, and shall be subject to
Submitted by: Law Enforcement & Emergency Management Committee
Ronald De Bruyne, Chair
s/ Steve Doyen
s/ Alden Bauman
s/ Bob Egan
s/ Jack Harrison
Motion by R. De Bruyne, seconded by C. Mayer to adopt. Discussion. 17 voting aye. 3 voting nay: C. Ahlborn, J. Spring and J. Verhulst. Carried.
RESOLUTION 2008 - 4
RE: Polaris Ranger Donation Program / Grant
WHEREAS, the Vilas County Sheriff has received a grant
application program through the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company for a new
Polaris Ranger 6X6 Utility Vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the Vilas County Sheriff has determined that his
Department is eligible to apply for
the Ranger Program: Applying organizations must be based in the
WHEREAS, there are no
matching funds required by
WHEREAS, the deadline for
this program application is December 28, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff has determined a need for this type of
utility vehicle in the Department to aid in law enforcement duties within
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in session this 15th day of
January, 2008 that the Vilas County Sheriff is authorized to submit an
application for the Polaris Ranger Donation Program.
Submitted by: Law Enforcement and Emergency
Management Committee
Ronald De
Bruyne, Chair
s/ Steve Doyen
s/ Bob Egan
s/ Alden Bauman
s/ Jack Harrison
Motion by D. Nielsen, seconded by R. De Bruyne to
adopt. Discussion. All voting aye. Carried.
RESOLUTION
NO. 2008 - 5
RE: Creating an Additional
Information Technology Specialist Position
WHEREAS, the Information Technology
Department has identified the need for an additional Information Technology
(IT) Specialist in order to adequately meet the County=s technology needs; and
WHEREAS, the IT Department currently
consists of one Director and two IT Specialists; and
WHEREAS, the IT Specialist provides the
technical expertise to support the Vilas County IT Department and all
information processing needs of the County (see attached job description); and
WHEREAS, this new position would begin in
July 2008, and the wages and benefits for that six (6) month period, as
outlined in the attached fiscal impact statement, would be $25,419.48; and
WHEREAS, a three-fourths majority vote of
the Vilas County Board of Supervisors is necessary to create new personnel
positions.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of
Supervisors in session this 15th day of January, 2008 that an
additional IT Specialist position be created in the Vilas County IT Department
as outlined in the attached fiscal impact statement, effective July 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Vilas County IT Department=s 2008 budget include the wages and
benefits for an IT Specialist for the second half of 2008, as outlined in the
attached fiscal impact statement.
Submitted by:
Submitted
by:
Public Property Committee Personnel Committee
s/ Ronald De Bruyne, Chair s/ Kathleen Rushlow,
Chair
s/ Kathleen Rushlow s/
Linda L. Thorpe
s/ Maynard Bedish s/
Charles Ahlborn
s/ Linda L. Thorpe s/
John Annin
s/ Craig Weberg s/
Steve Doyen
s/ Bob Egan
Motion by R. De Bruyne, seconded by L. Thorpe to
adopt. Discussion. Motion by R. De
Bruyne, seconded by L. Thorpe to amend the resolution beginning at Line #7, to
state the wages and benefits amount correctly at $26,210.48, and to amend Line
#13 through #15 to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Vilas County IT
Department=s 2008 budget be increased by $26,210.48, with
the money taken from the General Fund for wages and benefits for an IT
Specialist for the second half of 2008, as outlined in the attached fiscal
impact statement. Discussion. The amendment was withdrawn by its
makers. Motion by E. Bluthardt, seconded
by K. Rushlow to amend the resolution as follows:
Lines #6 and #7 amended to read:
WHEREAS, this
new position would begin in July immediately in 2008, and the
wages and benefits for that (6) month this period, as outlined in
the attached fiscal impact statement, would be $25,419.48 $52,420.96; andY
Lines #13 through #15 amended to read:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Vilas County IT
Department=s 2008 budget include be increased by
$52,420.96, with the money taken from the General Fund for wages and
benefits for an IT Specialist for the second half of 2008, as outlined
in the attached fiscal impact statement.
Discussion. All voting aye on the
amendment. Carried. A positive vote constituting a : majority of Supervisors present is required for
passage. All voting aye on the
resolution as amended. Carried.
RESOLUTION 2008 - 6
RE: Custodian
Position in the Maintenance Department
WHEREAS,
there is a vacancy in the Custodian position due to a recent resignation; and
WHEREAS,
in order to keep the operation of the Maintenance Department functioning, this
position must be filled; and
WHEREAS,
the duties and services provided by this position are included in the attached
job description; and
WHEREAS,
the Custodian hourly starting wage is $11.27 and the total annual cost for
wages and benefits is $50,221.12 (salary of $25,617.28, $24,603.84 in fringe
benefits), all of which is included in the approved 2008 Maintenance Department
Budget; and
WHEREAS,
a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Board of Supervisors is necessary for the
filling of a vacancy within a department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in session
this 15th day of January, 2008 that the Personnel Committee is authorized to
hire an individual for the position of custodian in the Maintenance Department.
Submitted by: Ronald De Bruyne, Chair
s/ Ronald De Bruyne
Motion by E. Bluthardt, seconded by C. Ahlborn to
adopt. Discussion. Motion by J. Verhulst, seconded by L.
Kukanich to table the resolution until such time that bids could be
received from independent cleaning contractors.
2 voting aye to table, 18 voting nay to table. Motion to table failed.
Discussion. A positive vote constituting
a : majority of Supervisors present is required for
passage. 18 voting aye on the resolution as adopted. 2 voting nay: L. Kukanich
and J. Verhulst. Carried.
GENERAL CODE OF
ORDINANCE 2008 - 1A
RE: Chapter
9 Public Peace and Order
WHEREAS,
proposed amendments to Chapter 9, which contains public peace and order, have
been completed for review by County Board; and
WHEREAS,
the Legislative and Judicial Committee recommends that Chapter 9 of the Vilas
County General Code be amended as set forth on the attached pages.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE VILAS
Section 1:
Any existing ordinances, codes, resolutions, or portions thereof that are in
conflict with this ordinance shall be and are hereby repealed as far as any
conflict exists.
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage
and publication as provided by law.
Section 3:
If any claims, provisions, or portions of this ordinance are adjudged invalid
or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the remainder of
this ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
Section 4:
Chapter 9, Public Peace and Order, is hereby amended as set forth in the
attached pages.
Submitted by: Legislative & Judicial
Committee
s/ Ronald De Bruyne
s/ Leon Kukanich
s/ Gene Ciszek
s/
s/ Jay Verhulst
Motion by R. Be Bruyne, seconded by J. Harrison to
adopt. Discussion. Motion by C. Ahlborn, seconded by J. Verhulst
to table the resolution pending review by the committee of
jurisdiction. 11 voting aye to table,
9 voting nay. Resolution tabled.
RESOLUTION 2008 - 8
RE: Transfer
from General Fund to
WHEREAS,
due to the federal mileage rate being raised, there is a shortage of funds in
the County Board 2007 travel line item; and
WHEREAS,
$4,000.00 needs to be transferred from the General Fund into the County Board
travel line item in order to cover this shortage; and
WHEREAS,
a 2/3rds vote of the Vilas County Board of Supervisors is necessary for a
transfer from the General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in session
this 15th day of January, 2008 that $4,000.00 be transferred from
the General Fund into the 2007
Submitted by:
s/ Kathleen Rushlow
Motion by J. Verhulst, seconded by L. Kukanich to
adopt. Discussion. All voting aye. Carried.
RESOLUTION 2008 - 9
RE: Supporting 2007 Assembly Bill 543 -
Determination of Ordinary High-Water Mark
WHEREAS,
the ordinary high-water mark (OHWM) is used in determining the rights of
lakefront property owners and in determining what are shorelands for zoning
ordinances enacted by counties; and
WHEREAS,
2007 Assembly Bill 543 provides that if there is a difference between the
determination by a county and by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as
to the location of an OHWM on a lake, the county=s
determination prevails; and
WHEREAS,
the County=s Shoreland Zoning Ordinance meets certain standards
set forth by the DNR and the County=s zoning staff receives training from the DNR
regarding how to determine the OHWM and that training should result in all
counties making valid determinations; and
WHEREAS,
Vilas County is capable of making the OHWM determination, given that its zoning
employees are well-trained in the matter and follow state standards in that
regard; and
WHEREAS, this
Bill does not result in a transfer of authority from the state to the counties,
given that the county is a political subdivision of the state and must meet
certain DNR standards set forth in its shoreland zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS,
the public has the right to rely on the County permitting process without fear
of tax dollars being wasted on both sides of a lawsuit, which may result in a
revoked permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in session
this 15th day of January, 2008 that we support 2007 Assembly Bill
543.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Vilas County Clerk send a copy of this
resolution to the Wisconsin Counties Association and Representative Dan Meyer,
Senator Roger Breske, the chairs of the National Resource Committee in the
Assembly and Senate, and every county clerk in the state with the request that
it be forwarded to the chair of the committee of jurisdiction over the
shoreland ordinance.
Submitted by: Legislative & Judicial
Committee
s/ Ronald De Bruyne, Chair
s/ Leon Kukanich
Gene Ciszek
s/ Jay Verhulst
Motion by J. Verhulst, seconded by R. De Bruyne to
adopt. Discussion. 19 voting aye, 1 voting nay: F. Radtke. Carried.
RESOLUTION
2008 - 10
RE: Requesting Governor and State
Legislators Enact Legislation to Re-Emphasize the Transportation User Fee Concept
By Segregating Fuel Tax Revenues and Vehicle Registration Fees Specifically for
the Transportation Fund
WHEREAS,
an amount equal to about one-third of the state=s 30.9
cent per gallon fuel tax was used for non-transportation purposes last year;
and
WHEREAS,
the previous state budget transferred $675 million from the Transportation fund
to help address the General Fund=s $3.2 billion deficit; $524 million was restored,
not with fuel tax revenues, but through bonding adding to Wisconsin=s Anegative@ AA3 Moody=s rating; and
WHEREAS,
the 2005-2007 State=s Biennium Budget also calls for transferring over
$600 million from the Transportation Fund to the General Fund and replacing a
portion of those funds again through bonding.
The budget is Abalanced@ with over $1 billion on one-time monies, fund
transfers and accounting shifts to the next biennium; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
maintaining and rebuilding the State=s highway infrastructure and bridges is vital to the
State, counties, and all municipalities to support commerce and tourism. We must maintain the quality of roads to
provide safe transportation of not only goods and services, but for the
citizens of the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in session
this 15th day of January, 2008 that we respectfully request that the
Governor and State Legislators enact legislation to re-emphasize the transportation
user fee concept, thus segregating fuel tax revenues and vehicle registration
fees specifically for the Transportation Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be conveyed to the
Governor, Legislators representing
Submitted by:
s/ Charles Rayala, Jr.
Motion by J. Harrison, seconded by S. Doyen to
adopt. Discussion. All voting aye. Carried.
RESOLUTION 2008 - 11
RE:
Authorization for Highway Department to Purchase Three New Patrol Trucks
WHEREAS, the Vilas County Highway Department has
indicated the need to purchase three (3) new patrol trucks in the year 2008 to
allow the Highway Department to perform its duties adequately; and
WHEREAS, the
Highway Department received a bid and accepted the bid that met specifications
from
WHEREAS, the total cost of the above purchase will be offset
by the following trade-ins: $10,000.00 for
Vilas County Highway Truck #168, $9,500.00 for Vilas County Highway
Truck #170, and $13,500.00 for Vilas County Highway Truck 171; and
WHEREAS, the
funds for the three (3) patrol trucks shall be taken from the Equipment
Purchase Line Item of the 2008 Highway Department Budget; and
WHEREAS,
the Vilas County Highway Committee has approved the purchase of three (3) new
Peterbilt patrol trucks;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in session
this 15th day of January, 2008, that the Vilas County Highway Department is
hereby authorized to purchase three (3) new Peterbilt patrol trucks for a total
cost not to exceed $188,736.00, with the cost of said purchase to be taken from
the Equipment Purchase Line Item of the 2008 Highway Department budget.
Submitted by: Highway Committee
s/ Jack Harrison, Chair
s/ Alden Bauman
s/ John Annin
s/ Maynard Bedish
s/ Jay Verhulst
Motion by J. Verhulst,
seconded by J. Harrison to adopt.
Discussion. Motion by S. Doyen,
seconded by D. Nielsen to table until the cost of the trucks including
all additional equipment can be presented to the Board. 9 voting aye to table, 11 voting
nay. Motion to table failed. Discussion.
All voting aye on the resolution as adopted. Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - 12
RE: Support for
2007 Assembly Bill 187 B One Day Fishing License
WHEREAS,
2007 Wisconsin Assembly Bill 187 would require the Department of Natural
Resources to offer a one-day fishing license to residents and non-residents of
the state of Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS,
a one-day fishing license would provide additional revenue for the Department
of Natural Resources and would be more appealing to short-term vacationers in
our area; and
WHEREAS,
the proposed legislation provides for a fee of $9.25 for a one-day fishing
license; and
WHEREAS,
increasing the proposed one-day fishing license fee to $12.50 or at least half of the current four-day license fee of
$23.50 would provide additional funds to the Department of Natural Resources,
and provide an incentive to possibly purchase a four-day license.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in session
this 15th day of January, 2008, that we support the passage of 2007
Assembly Bill 187.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we respectfully request the legislature to
amend said Bill by increasing the fee for a one-day fishing license to $12.50
or at least half of the current four-day license fee of $23.50 for
non-residents so that the four-day license remains more viable than the
purchase of two one-day licenses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Vilas County Clerk send a copy of this
resolution to Representative Dan Meyer, Senator Roger Breske, the chairs of the
National Resource Committee in the Assembly and Senate, and the Wisconsin
Counties Association.
Submitted by:
s/ Jay Verhulst
Motion by J. Verhulst, seconded by S. Favorite to
adopt. Discussion. Motion by S. Doyen, seconded by C. Ahlborn to
amend the resolution as follows:
Lines #7 and #8 amended to read: WHEREAS, the proposed legislation provides for
a fee of $9.25 for a one-day non-resident fishing license; andY
Lines #9 through #11 amended to read in part: WHEREAS, increasing the proposed one-day non-resident
fishing license fee to $12.50 or at least half of the current four day
license fee of $23.50 would provide additional funds to the Department of
Natural ResourcesY
Lines #16 through #18 amended to read: Ysaid Bill by increasing the fee for a one-day non-resident
fishing license to $12.50. or at least half of the current four day license
fee of $23.50 for non-residents so that the four-day license remains more
viable than the purchase of a two day license.
All voting aye on the amendment. Carried.
All voting aye on the resolution as amended. Carried.
RESOLUTION 2008-13
RE: Land & Water Conservation Committee /
WHEREAS,
the
WHEREAS,
the
WHEREAS,
the County Conservationist starting annual salary is $43,867.20
and the total annual cost for wages and benefits is $72,527.99
(salary of $43,867.20, $28,660.79 in fringe benefits),
all of which is included in the approved 2008 Land and Water Conservation
Committee / Department Budget; and
WHEREAS,
a Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) 2008
Staffing Grant projected to be $124,664.00 will cover 100% of the
costs for the County Conservationist position; and
WHEREAS,
a three-fourths (3/4) majority vote of the Vilas County Board of Supervisors is
necessary for filling a vacancy in the department.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in session
this 15th day of January, 2008 that the Personnel Committee is
authorized to hire an individual for the
Submitted by: Land and Water Conservation
Committee
s/ Charles Ahlborn, Chair
s/ Gene Ciszek
s/
s/ Jay Verhulst
s/ John Annin
s/ Leon Kukanich
s/ Craig Weberg
Motion by J. Annin, seconded by M. Bedish to
adopt. Discussion. Motion by S. Doyen, seconded by R. De Bruyne
to amend the resolution as follows:
Add an
additional sentence at the end of Line #16 to read: If the DATCP staffing grant ceases to
exist, the approval of this position shall be re-addressed.. Discussion.
The motion to amend was withdrawn by its makers.
A positive vote constituting a : majority of Supervisors present is required for
passage. All voting aye on the resolution as originally adopted. Carried.
RESOLUTION 2008 - 14
RE: Contract for Tourist/Rooming House Facilities Inspection
WHEREAS,
the Department of Health and Family Services Registered Sanitarians because of
staffing shortages are not able to provide annual inspections to Vilas County
tourist/rooming house facilities; and
WHEREAS,
the Vilas County Public Health Department has the opportunity to enter into a
one year contract with option to renew with the Wisconsin Department of Health
and Family Services (hereinafter ADHFS@) after February 1, 2008, which will allow Vilas
County Health Department to inspect facilities that are considered to be at
lower risk of having a food or water borne outreach occur; and
WHEREAS,
this program will be subcontracted out to University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
(which currently administers our well testing and beach monitoring programs and
has the necessary Registered Sanitarians on staff); and
WHEREAS, these facilities include campgrounds,
hotels/motels, tourist rooming houses, pre-packaged restaurants and vending
machines; and
WHEREAS, the
Vilas County Public Health Department will perform an annual inspection and all
necessary follow-ups and reinspections to gain compliance with inspection
rules; and
WHEREAS,
DHFS will collect fees, issue licenses, conduct all pre-inspections of new
facilities, train health department inspection staff, and provide inspection
software; and
WHEREAS,
DHFS will be responsible for all enforcement actions, license suspensions, or
any similar compliance issues arising out of said contract; and
WHEREAS,
the Vilas County Public Health Department will be reimbursed at 80% of the
annual license fee for each facility inspected and DHFS will bill monthly for
reimbursement, and there is no cost to the County; and
WHEREAS, the
County is eligible to receive $32,708.00 (481 establishments at $68.00 per
inspection) for this Tourist/Rooming House contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in session
this 15th day of January, 2008 that the Vilas County Public Health
Department is authorized to begin the Tourist/Rooming House Inspection Program
in Vilas County on February 1, 2008 as described above and is authorized to
contract with the Department of Health and Family Services in order to provide
these services, contingent upon receiving all the necessary funding for said
contract through non-County dollars.
Submitted by: Public Health Committee
s/ Ronald De Bruyne, Chair s/
Terrance Moe
s/ Edward Bluthardt s/
Dan Paretsky
s/ Alden Bauman s/
Pat Van Acker
s/ Linda L. Thorpe
s/ Steve Favorite
Motion by E. Bluthardt R. De Bruyne, seconded by R.
De Bruyne to adopt. Discussion. All voting aye. Carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Chair read a letter announcing the resignation
of Gayle Cook from the Vilas County Board of Adjustment. No individual was appointed to fill that
vacancy at this time.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROGRAM
The Chair read a letter from Vilas County Dept. of
Social Services Director Gregory J. Schiek, Sr., announcing the resignations of
Audrey Novatny, Beverly Dietz and Phyllis Dicka from the COP-Long Term Support
Committee. Per the letter, the Chair
recommended the appointments of Ray and Irene Bricco and Cindy Robinson to fill
the vacant positions on the committee.
Motion by S. Favorite, seconded by R. De Bruyne to approve the appointments
to the COP-Long Term Support Committee.
All voting aye. Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Lt. Gary Peske of the Sheriff=s Dept. presented a report detailing the progress of
the Special Communication Project. This
report was compiled by PSC Alliance, Inc., the consulting firm that was hired
by
L. Thorpe reported on her involvement in the City of
Eagle River committee dealing with the creation of future Tax Incremental
Financing (TIF) districts.
M. Bedish, as a member of the Human Services 5140
Board, expressed his views regarding the upcoming financial audit of that board
as commissioned by
LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The Chair read a letter from the Ad Hoc ADRC
Committee announcing that committee=s decision to
not pursue establishing an ADRC in
The Chair read a letter from the Wisconsin County
Mutual Insurance Corporation regarding a recent dividend check received by
PAY PER DIEM
Motion by S. Doyen, seconded by L. Thorpe to
approve. All voting aye. Carried.
C. Ahlborn $66.72, J. Annin $70.76, A. Bauman
$93.99, M. Bedish $52.58, E. Bluthardt $50.05, G. Ciszek $81.36, R. De Bruyne
$75.30, S. Doyen $61.16, B. Egan $54.09, S. Favorite $51.06, J. Harrison
$94.49, L. Kukanich $50.05, C. Mayer $84.79, D. Nielsen $66.21, F. Radtke
$60.15, C. Rayala $84.39, K. Rushlow $48.54, J. Spring $48.54, L. Thorpe
$45.00, J. Verhulst $73.28, C. Weberg $60.15.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by J. Verhulst, seconded by G. Ciszek to
adjourn. All voting aye. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:39 A.M.
Prepared and submitted by:
David R. Alleman
Vilas