Legislative & Judicial Committee January 9, 2008

Meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron De Bruyne at 9:00 A.M., at the Vilas County Courthouse, Conference Room 1.

Present: Ronald De Bruyne, Jim Spring, Jay Verhulst, Gene Ciszek, Scott Jensen, Eljean Benson, Martha Milanowski and Kris Duening. Absent: Leon Kukanich, excused.

Motion by Jay Verhulst, seconded by Gene Ciszek to approve the agenda to be discussed in any order by the Chair and the previous minutes. All voting aye. Carried.

Child Support Matters - The Committee reviewed the November Expenditure Guideline. Ms. Benson received the contracts from the State and will be signed by Chairman Charles Rayala. Ms. Benson reported that there was an administrative complaint by a father. Vilas County has an agreement with Forest County to review any complaints. The Fact Finder from Forest County reviewed the complaint and found that the Child Support Office followed all the proper procedures. Ms. Benson also reported that she reviewed the Standing Rules and had no changes.

Veteran=s Service Office Matters - The Committee reviewed the Expenditure Guideline prepared by Scott Jensen through December and the Guideline prepared by the County Clerk=s Office. The Committee discussed the per diem for the Veteran Service Commission. Mr. Jensen was told that the per diem amount will change to $50.00 on April 15, 2008, which is the day that the new County Board takes office. Motion by Jay Verhulst, seconded by Jim Spring to approve Mr. Jensen attending a conference in Madison on January 17, 2008. All voting aye. Carried. Mr. Jensen also told the Committee that he would be willing to take the remains of a veteran to a cemetery in Spooner. Motion by Jay Verhulst, seconded by Gene Ciszek to approve Mr. Jensen traveling to Spooner and to expend $300.00 to pay for cremation expenses to Gaffney Busha Funeral Home. All voting aye. Carried. Mr. Jensen told the Committee it is acceptable with the State to have ADRC but a county still required to have a Veteran Service Officer.

The Committee convenient to the UW Extension room at 9:21 a.m. to allow the Ad Hoc ADRC Committee ample room for their meeting.

Resolution in Support of Assembly Bill - Ordinary High Water Mark - The Committee discussed the resolution and made a few changes. Motion by Jay Verhulst, seconded by Gene Ciszek to approve sending this resolution to the January County Board meeting, as amended. All voting aye. Carried.

Ron De Bruyne left the meeting for the AD Hoc ADRC meeting at 9:33 a.m. Jim Spring was Chair for the remainder of the meeting.

Corporation Counsel Report -The Committee reviewed the November Expenditure Guideline.

Ms. Milanowski reported that there were 21 written requests for legal opinion; Ms. Milanowski reported that there were 103 commitments for 2007, 13 guardianship cases, has been working on 3 chips cases, 2 new guardianship cases and 9 Chips cases.

Ms Milanowski also reported that she has been working on a loan agreement for the Eagle River United Lakes Organization. The Finance Committee agreed to $75,000. Ms. Milanowski has also been working on contract reviews, Law Enforcement detention issues and weapons= ordinance. Motion by Gene Ciszek, seconded by Jay Verhulst to approve Ms. Milanowski attending a meeting in Stevens Point regarding Emergency Management issues on February 25, 2008. All voting aye. Carried. Motion by Gene Ciszek, seconded by Jay Verhulst to approve the purchase of a new Kyocera copier at a cost of $76.00 per month with Public Property Committee=s approval. All voting aye. Carried.

The Committee also discussed changes to the Standing Rules. One topic that will be addressed is who is the official spokesperson for the County.

Opposition to HR 811 AThe Voter Confidence & Increased Accessibility Act of 2007 - Discussion. Because the word Resolution was not on the agenda, this will be discussed again at the next meeting.

Legislative Updates - Jay Verhulst discussed the cost of one day fishing license for nonresidents and NR115 permit application being on-line.

Out of County Travel - None.

Approval of bills - Motion by Jay Verhulst, seconded by Gene Ciszek to approve the bills. All voting aye. Carried.

Letters and Communications - Nothing at this time.

Motion by Jay Verhulst, seconded by Gene Ciszek to adjourn at 10:18 a.m. All voting aye. Carried.

Minutes reflect the recorder's notations and are subject to approval by the appropriate board or committee.

Submitted by: Kris Duening