La Crosse County Board Proceedings

The La Crosse County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting was held on May 17, 2007 in the Administrative Center, Room B410. Chair Doyle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The County Clerk, Marion I. Naegle, took attendance. All supervisors were present except as noted:

DISTRICT - NAME		DISTRICT – NAME

1	Richmond, Andrea – Present at 6:05 p.m.	19	Keil, Robert
2	Geary Jr., Ralph	20	Bina, Donald
3	Belzer, Keith	21	Hanson, J. Terry
4	Johnson, Jai	22	Ebert, Ray A.
5	Gamroth, Jacie	23	Kapanke, Brian - Excused
6	Billings, Jill - Excused	24	Pfaff, Leon
7	Plesha, Roger	25	Schroeder, Jeffrey
8	Freedland, Maureen	26	Burke, Vicki
9	Hampson, Sharon	27	Hammes, George
10	Wood, Margaret	28	Doyle, Steve
11	Gillett, Jason	29	Pfaff, Brad
12	Ehrsam, James – Excused at 6:35 - p.m.	30	Spiker, Charles
13	Maney, Bernard	31	Fisher, Ann
14	Medinger, John D.	32	Schippers, Patrick - Excused
15	Montgomery, Lyell	33	Berns, Jim
16	Sebranek, Gerald	34	Rauk, Tom
17	Meyer, Donald	35	Bilskemper, Joe - Excused
18	Johnson, Tara

INVOCATION – Pastor Jeff Thompson of River of Life Assembly of God, gave the invocation.

· HIDDEN VALLEYS – Supervisor Wood reported that La Crosse County received a plaque for financial support in the development of the Discover Wisconsin Media Network Hidden Valleys TV and radio series which features a variety of seven auto tours of our region to promote tourism and economic development within the 10 counties of Southwest Wisconsin as a “choice destination”. Our area will be features Saturday and Sunday, May 20^th and 21^st. Wood thanked supervisors for putting the money in the budget and hopes it will continue. Supervisor Ehrsam added that Southwest ITBEC (International Trade, Business and Economic Development Council) also donated money to the project.

· SOUTHWEST BADGER RESOURCE, CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT – Supervisor Bina, the treasurer, reported that RC&D will receive $500,000 from NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) in Minnesota to do conservation work on the Minnesota side of the Mississippi River.

· AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION – Supervisor J. Johnson reported that supervisors will be voting in June on a resolution that endorses “The Natural Step”, which is a successful model for sustainable development originating in Sweden and now being embraced by the American Planning Association. She asked supervisors to read the handout and if they had questions to call her.

· WCA CONFERENCE – Chair Doyle reminded the supervisors who are going to the Wisconsin Counties Association Conference to sign up by August 17^th.

o COUNTY BOARD MEETINGS AIRED FOR THE PUBLIC – Facilities Director Speropulos gave the supervisors two options for taping the meetings and airing them on KQEG.

· Option 1 – Tape the County Board monthly meeting on Thursday and have it air on Sunday

· Option 2 – Tape the County Board monthly meeting on Thursday and it will air in 10 days, and also tape the Policy Planning Meeting and it will air within 10 days of the meeting.

The only extra cost will be to purchase video tapes. The supervisors chose Option 2 to have both meetings air at KQEG.

o COUNTY BOARD PICNIC – The picnic was discussed. Supervisors decided to change the July County Board meeting to 9:00 a.m. and have the picnic after the meeting at Lake Neshonoc Park.

o DOMESTIC PARTNER BENEFIT – Chair Doyle asked for the number of people who signed up for domestic partner benefits and was informed that four have signed up to date.

o COLLABORATION CONFERENCE – The Collaboration Conference was today and Chair Doyle thanked County Planner Charlie Handy, Community Development Specialist Brian Fukuda and Community Development Agent Karl Green for putting the collaboration together. The topic was Housing, which is not just a city issue, but an “all over” issue.

o EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION – Administrator O’Malley recognized Gregg Flogstad and Peter Fletcher of Mississippi River Regional Planning with a plaque and a round of applause for their assistance in getting the $1.1 million dollar grant for the Lakeview Business Park. County Planner Charlie Handy and Community Development Specialist Brian Fukuda were also recognized with a plaque and applause for their efforts in attaining the grant.

o RETREAT GOALS – Administrator O’Malley gave supervisors a Retreat Group Priorities and Top Retreat Priorities handout. He also asked them to fill out a Retreat Evaluation and return it to Chair Doyle’s secretary by May 31^st.

o LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – There isn’t much to report. The Joint Finance Committee has had a lot of tie votes so many things will be referred to the Conference Committee. There will be debate on the property tax freeze issue. The Governor’s budget is a 4% increase. The Assembly and Senate maintains a 2.9 - 3%. If they don’t agree, old levy limits will go back in place at 7-9%.

o COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited statements, preliminary results of the close out of 2006, were in each supervisors packet.

Motion by Doyle/T. Johnson to appoint Al Thompson to replace Anita Froegel as citizen member to the Health and Human Services Board for a three-year term to expire April 30, 2010 passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Billings, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

Motion by Plesha/Medinger to approve by consent agenda the minutes of the County Board of Supervisors Re-organization Meeting held April 17, 2007, the County Board Retreat held April 20, 2007 and the Special Meeting held May 7, 2007, and the Claims List for $10,063,282.07. Medinger asked that the April 20, 2007 Retreat minutes be corrected to read that he was at the meeting for the last forty-five minutes. The motion, as amended, passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF – Supervisor Hampson announced there were sign up sheets in the lobby for “A Day In the Life Of” which is Monday, May 21^st, hosted by the Health and Human Services Department.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 745 FILED BY JOHN P. AND BARBARA K. SCHALLER TO CONSTRUCT A BARN OR LIVESTOCK FACILITY FOR HERD EXPANSION IN THE TOWN OF ONALASKA

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: John P. and Barbara K. Schaller N5931 County Road ZZ Onalaska WI 54650 and having held a public hearing on the 2^ND day of April, 2007 and referred to the 30^TH day of April, 2007 for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 44-ft x 360-ft heifer raising barn or expanded livestock facility for herd expansion to 895 units total on land that is zoned Transitional Agricultural District in the Town of Onalaska on land described as follows: Described as: All that part of the S½-SW of Section 14 lying Southwesterly of County Road Z, described in Document No. 1420876; and, all that part of the NE-NE, Government Lots 1 and 2 in Section 22, lying Northeasterly of County Road ZB, described in Volume 1036 Page 24; and, all that part of the SW-NE and of the NW¼ of Section 23 described in Volume 1036 Page 24, all in T 17 N, R 8 W, containing 331.12 acres. Town of Onalaska. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats. and s. 17.36 Zoning Code: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony or correspondence from the people; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee and the affected Town Board(s), under s. 17.36(4), have the authority to approve the application with integral conditions or to disapprove of the application. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: Approve. By a vote of 6 in favor, one excused – Hammes, the Committee recommended approval of this Conditional Use Permit in accordance with your completed Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Chapter 51 application. The County Board took the following action this 17^th day of May, 2007: Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

Motion by Hanson/Gillett to approve subject to conditions as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 747 FILED BY JEFFREY G. AND AMY MIDTLIEN TO OPERATE A WELDING REPAIR SHOP IN THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Jeffrey G. And Amy Midtlien W952 County Road P Westby WI and having held a public hearing on the 2^ND day of April, 2007 and referred to the 30^TH day of April, 2007 for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a family run welding repair shop with light fabrication only in a proposed 30-ft x 40-ft detached accessory building during the summer months when he is not teaching welding at a technical college on land that is zoned Exclusive Agricultural District in the Town of Washington on land described as follows: Described as: Part of the SE-SE of Section 34, T 15 N, R 5 W, described in tax parcel number 12-729-0. Town of Washington. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats. and s. 17.36 Zoning Code: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony or correspondence from the people; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee and the affected Town Board(s), under s. 17.36(4), have the authority to approve the application with integral conditions or to disapprove of the application. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: Approve subject to 8 conditions. By a vote of six in favor, one excused – Hammes, the Committee recommends approval of this conditional use permit subject to 8 conditions. See Exhibit “A” attached. The County Board took the following action this 17^th day of May, 2007: Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

Motion by Hanson/Bina to approve subject to conditions as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z148-5/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1738 FILED BY JOSHUA T. KIPP TO REZONE FROM EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1738 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: Joshua T. Kipp N1694 Servais Rd La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 30th day of April 2007 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Greenfield. Part of the W½ of the NW¼ in Section 15, T 15 N, R 6 W and part of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ and SE-NE of Section 16, T 15 N, R 6 W, described in tax parcel 6-396-2 and 6-419-4. Town of Greenfield. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats.: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony and official correspondence; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee, under s. 59.69(5)(e)4, Wis. Stats., has the authority to approve the petition as submitted; to disapprove of the petition; or, to modify and approve the petition. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: Approve as Conditional Zoning. By a vote of 6 in favor, one excused – Hammes, the Committee recommended approval of this zoning petition as Conditional Agricultural District “A” zoning, subject to the recording of deed restrictions indicating the conditions of zoning: 1) One additional parcel can be created. 2) One additional single family residence can be added to the new parcel. (If this petition is approved as a conditional zoning, deed restrictions must be recorded before zoning takes effect.) The County Board, under s. 59.69(5)(e)5 Wis. Stats., has the authority to effectuate the petition by ordinance or to disapprove it. The County Board took the following action this 17^th day of May, 2007: Approved the petition with conditions, becomes an ordinance, after recording conditions.

Motion by Hanson/Hampson to approve subject to conditions as recommended by the Committee. Discussion ensued. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z149-5/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1739 FILED BY MARK G. SCHLIFER FOR SCHLIFER DEVELOPMENT LLC TO REZONE FROM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT “A” TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT “B” IN THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1739 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: Mark G. Schlifer for Schlifer Development LLC N8257 Church St Mindoro WI 54644 and having held a public hearing on the 30th day of April 2007 to rezone from Residential District “A” to Residential District “B” the following described land in the Town of Farmington. Lot 1, Bernhardt Valley Addition and Lots 14 and 15, First Addition to Bernhardt Valley Addition. Town of Farmington. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats.: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony and official correspondence; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee, under s. 59.69(5)(e)4, Wis. Stats., has the authority to approve the petition as submitted; to disapprove of the petition; or, to modify and approve the petition. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: Approve. By a vote of 6 in favor, one excused – Hammes, the Committee recommended approval of this zoning petition to Residential District “B” zoning for three 2-unit condominiums, one on each lot. (If this petition is approved as a conditional zoning, deed restrictions must be recorded before zoning takes effect.) The County Board, under s. 59.69(5)(e)5 Wis. Stats., has the authority to effectuate the petition by ordinance or to disapprove it. The County Board took the following action this 17^th day of May, 2007: Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

Motion by Hanson/L. Pfaff to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z150-5/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1741 FILED BY JEFF AND MARY SCHEEL, HEATHER SCHEEL AND ERIC VOVES TO AMEND CONDITIONAL COMMERCIAL “B” ZONING IN THE TOWN OF MEDARY

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1741 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: Jeff and Mary Scheel, Heather Scheel and Eric Voves 2565 Edgewood Place La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 30^th day of April 2007 to amend Conditional Commercial “B” Zoning the following described land in the Town of Medary. A 2.89 acre parcel for use as a motel on land described as: Part of the NE-SE of Section 28, T 16 N, R 7 W commencing center of Section 28; thence East 1616.6’ to the pob: Thence East 384’; thence S 10˚ 40’ E 149’; thence S 5˚ 15’ E 56’; thence S 20˚ 15’ W 65’; thence S 69˚ 40’ W 122.5’; thence N 85˚ 36’ W 331’ to the highway R/W; thence North along said R/W 293’ to the pob. Town of Medary. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats.: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony and official correspondence; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee, under s. 59.69(5)(e)4, Wis. Stats., has the authority to approve the petition as submitted; to disapprove of the petition; or, to modify and approve the petition. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: Approve as Conditional Zoning. By a vote of 6 in favor, one excused – Hammes, the Committee recommended approval of this zoning petition as Conditional Commercial District “B” Zoning, subject to the recording of deed restrictions indicating the conditions of zoning: 1) The parcel can be used for residential use for condominiums. 2) The existing home can be used for a beauty parlor. (If this petition is approved as a conditional zoning, deed restrictions must be recorded before zoning takes effect.) The County Board, under s. 59.69(5)(e)5 Wis. Stats., has the authority to effectuate the petition by ordinance or to disapprove it. The County Board took the following action this 17^th day of May, 2007: Approved the petition with conditions, becomes an ordinance, after recording conditions.

Motion by Hanson/Keil to approve the petition as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #12-5/07 RE: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO LA CROSSE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2020 FOR THE TOWN OF HOLLAND

WHEREAS, La Crosse County, in partnership with the towns of La Crosse County has acted in the public interest and in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes to prepare a County Development Plan to serve as a guide for land use decisions to assure the development of public and private land use in appropriate relationships; and, WHEREAS, the County Development Plan analyzes past and current development trends and issues; and, WHEREAS, the County Development Plan contains the goals and recommendations that were subject to numerous public meetings and public hearings sponsored by both La Crosse County and the individual towns; and, WHEREAS, the development goals, objectives, and recommendations will be used to guide future decision making; and, WHEREAS, State Statutes state that a County Development Plan may be adopted in whole or in part and may be amended by the County Board; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes this County Development Plan includes the master plan of any village or city which was adopted under 62.23(2) and (3) and the official map of such city or village which was adopted under 62.23(6) without change; and, WHEREAS, the town which has proposed this amendment has held public participation activities on the specific town plan amendments and the issues raised during these public hearings have been reviewed and considered. WHEREAS, because the La Crosse County Board has a regional viewpoint in land use decisions there is likelihood that both the County and the Town will not agree on all points in these plans, as amended, but the general goals, implementation tools, and recommended land use types as delineated on the recommended land use type map are agreed to with this resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board hereby amends the La Crosse County Development Plan 2020 to include the proposed town amendments of the Town of Holland, as a guide for future development activity and to aid the County Board in the performance of its duties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board accepts up to the projected planned growth in this town for the next twenty years as delineated in the attached Exhibit A.

Motion by Hanson/Hammes to approve. Discussion ensued. County Planner Charlie Handy spoke to the resolution and answered questions from the Board. Motion by Ebert/Meyer to close debate passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper. The motion to approve the resolution passed on a roll call vote with 26 ayes and 4 nays – Richmond, Maney, Montgomery and Bina with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper. *See typo correction motion made after Resolution #13-5/07.

RESOLUTION #13-5/07 RE: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO LA CROSSE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2020 FOR THE TOWN OF ONALASKA

WHEREAS, La Crosse County, in partnership with the towns of La Crosse County has acted in the public interest and in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes to prepare a County Development Plan to serve as a guide for land use decisions to assure the development of public and private land use in appropriate relationships; and, WHEREAS, the County Development Plan analyzes past and current development trends and issues; and, WHEREAS, the County Development Plan contains the goals and recommendations that were subject to numerous public meetings and public hearings sponsored by both La Crosse County and the individual towns; and, WHEREAS, the development goals, objectives, and recommendations will be used to guide future decision making; and, WHEREAS, State Statutes state that a County Development Plan may be adopted in whole or in part and may be amended by the County Board; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes this County Development Plan includes the master plan of any village or city which was adopted under 62.23(2) and (3) and the official map of such city or village which was adopted under 62.23(6) without change; and, WHEREAS, the town which has proposed this amendment has held public participation activities on the specific town plan amendments and the issues raised during these public hearings have been reviewed and considered. WHEREAS, because the La Crosse County Board has a regional viewpoint in land use decisions there is likelihood that both the County and the Town will not agree on all points in these plans, as amended, but the general goals, implementation tools, and recommended land use types as delineated on the recommended land use type map are agreed to with this resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board hereby amends the La Crosse County Development Plan 2020 to include the proposed town amendments of the Town of Onalaska, as a guide for future development activity and to aid the County Board in the performance of its duties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board accepts up to the projected planned growth in this town for the next twenty years as delineated in the attached Exhibit A.

Motion by Hanson/Meyer to approve. Discussion ensued. *Supervisor Hampson asked for “pubic” to be corrected to “public” and in the first Whereas a comma should be added after County and “have” should be corrected to “has” in all three County Development Plan resolutions. The motion to approve the resolution, as corrected, passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #14-5/07 RE: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO LA CROSSE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2020 FOR THE TOWN OF HAMILTON

WHEREAS, La Crosse County, in partnership with the towns of La Crosse County has acted in the public interest and in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes to prepare a County Development Plan to serve as a guide for land use decisions to assure the development of public and private land use in appropriate relationships; and, WHEREAS, the County Development Plan analyzes past and current development trends and issues; and, WHEREAS, the County Development Plan contains the goals and recommendations that were subject to numerous public meetings and public hearings sponsored by both La Crosse County and the individual towns; and, WHEREAS, the development goals, objectives, and recommendations will be used to guide future decision making; and, WHEREAS, State Statutes state that a County Development Plan may be adopted in whole or in part and may be amended by the County Board; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes this County Development Plan includes the master plan of any village or city which was adopted under 62.23(2) and (3) and the official map of such city or village which was adopted under 62.23(6) without change; and, WHEREAS, the town which has proposed this amendment has held public participation activities on the specific town plan amendments and the issues raised during these public hearings have been reviewed and considered. WHEREAS, because the La Crosse County Board has a regional viewpoint in land use decisions there is likelihood that both the County and the Town will not agree on all points in these plans, as amended, but the general goals, implementation tools, and recommended land use types as delineated on the recommended land use type map are agreed to with this resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board hereby amends the La Crosse County Development Plan 2020 to include the proposed town amendments of the Town of Hamilton, as a guide for future development activity and to aid the County Board in the performance of its duties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board accepts up to the projected planned growth in this town for the next twenty years as delineated in the attached Exhibit A.

Motion by Hanson/Ebert to approve, as corrected, passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper. *See typo correction motion made after Resolution #13-5/07.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: ORDINANCE #55 TO AMEND CHAPTER 27 ENTITLED “NONMETALLIC MINING RECLAMATION” OF THE GENERAL CODE OF LA CROSSE COUNTY, WISCONSIN

The ordinance was referred for 30 days. The ordinance is on file and open for public inspection in the office of the County Clerk and on the La Crosse County web site at: www.co.la-crosse.wi.us. Upon adoption and publication it will be incorporated into the La Crosse County General Code of Ordinances.

WHEREAS, the aging of America is placing new demands on long-term care providers, and nursing home care is an integral part of America’s health care system; and, WHEREAS, today’s nursing homes provide specialized services to both young and old, offering rehabilitative, sub acute, personal, hospice, and respite care; and, WHEREAS, today’s nursing homes offer 24/7 medical nursing and psycho-social care to individuals who are too frail or ill to live independently; and, WHEREAS, families, communities, and individuals residing in nursing homes depend on long-term care providers for support and education about how to meet their long-term care needs; and, WHEREAS, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) created the National Nursing Home Week over 40 years ago, to honor our communities’ citizens now residing in nursing homes, who have contributed immeasurably to our national, state and County heritage over the years, and to also recognize staff and volunteers that contribute to the success of quality care performed at nursing facilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim the week of May 13-19, 2007 as “Nursing Home Week”.

Motion by Plesha/Sebranek to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #16-5/07 RE: DIRECTION TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ON THE 2008 ANNUAL BUDGET

WHEREAS, although the current levy freeze has expired, the Governor’s proposed State Budget would require that County annual operating tax levies be capped at no more than a 4% increase per year; and WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Board recently adopted an ordinance with a self-imposed limit on the debt levy mill rate limit of .52 as currently established within the total County mill rate; and WHEREAS, the County Administrator has primary responsibility for submission of the Annual Budget to the County Board under s. 59.18(5). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is directed to prepare a 2008 Annual Budget in cooperation with County Department Heads, which minimizes negative impacts on County programs and services, while staying within the expected state imposed operating levy limit of 4% and the County Board imposed limit on the debt levy mill rate of .52. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the prepared budget include options for remodeling and/or construction of an addition to the Law Enforcement Center. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Budget shall consider options and issues identified by the La Crosse County Board and governing committees.

FISCAL NOTE: The 2007 Adopted Budgeted Tax Levy is $25,920,292 with an average total tax rate of 3.70 per thousand. If the operating levy is increased by the maximum of 4%, it would generate approximately $890,000. When combined with the County imposed limit on the debt levy mill rate, the average total tax rate is estimated to drop by 3.2% to 3.58 per thousand. The effective impact of the County portion of taxes on an average home will rise approximately 1.2%, after accounting for the value of new construction.

Motion by T. Johnson/Hammes to approve. Discussion ensued. Administrator O’Malley walked the supervisors through his handout:

o La Crosse County Comparison: 4 years prior and 4 years with Administrator prepared budget

Motion by Ebert/Richmond to change imposed operating levy limit of 4% to 3%. Discussion on the amendment ensued. Motion by Hampson/Meyer to close debate passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper. The motion to amend failed on a roll call vote with 9 ayes and 21 nays with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper. Those voting nay on the amendment were Plesha, Hampson, Wood, L. Pfaff, Belzer, Gamroth, Freedland, Medinger, Rauk, Gillett, J. Johnson, Montgomery, Meyer, T. Johnson, Burke, Berns, Doyle, Hammes, Spiker, Fisher and B. Pfaff. The motion to approve the resolution as presented passed on a roll call vote with 24 ayes and 6 nays – Sebranek, Richmond, Ebert, Maney, Bina, and Schroeder with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #17-5/07 RE: APPROVAL OF SOFTWARE LICENSE & SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DATA RESOURCE, INC.

WHEREAS, Data Resource, Inc. (hereafter referred to as “DRI”) has produced software currently used by the La Crosse County Human Services Department; and, WHEREAS, the County and DRI desire to work jointly to complete an improved product called HS Connect, using knowledge and information from the current DRI product utilized by the County, and DRI is the only entity that can provide this service and is a sole-source purchase; and, WHEREAS, DRI and the County will annually or more often develop and agree upon statements of work containing necessary details for the development of HS Connect software; and, WHEREAS, the County will benefit by obtaining the knowledge and the code information from the new software and will be able to integrate the new software into a new system to better serve the needs of La Crosse County; and, WHEREAS, DRI will be able to market the new software and supplement the software in the future without payment to La Crosse County; and, WHEREAS, DRI will own the software and the County shall have a license to use the HS Connect product for County purposes without paying a licensing fee, maintenance fee, or any other fees. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes La Crosse County to enter into an agreement with Data Resource, Inc. to mutually develop the new software in accordance with the terms of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair and County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign an agreement to accomplish this resolution, after approval by Corporation Counsel.

FISCAL NOTE: Funds are presently budgeted in Org. 9001, Account 86025 for 2007. The cost of the contract is estimated to be up to $50,000 per year for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009, with approximately $25,000 needed in 2010. Funds will be budgeted in future years for this contract.

Motion by T. Johnson/Hammes to approve. There was no objection to Chair Doyle request that in the second paragraph “sole-source purchaser” be corrected to “sole-source purchase”. Discussion ensued. The motion to approve as corrected passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #18-5/07 RE: DESIGNATION OF SCHMALTZ ROAD BRIDGE AS A LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORIC STRUCTURE

WHEREAS, the Schmaltz Stone Bridge located on Schmaltz Road in the County of La Crosse was nominated by Robert Funke for County designation as a historic site or structure; and, WHEREAS, the bridge was probably constructed sometime in the 1870’s and some time in 1880’s wooden shelves were built into the bridge base and used for cold storage; and, WHEREAS, the bridge is located on Schmaltz Road on property legally described as follows: That part of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 21 and that part of the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 28, all in Township 15 North, Range 6 West lying within the right-of-way of Schmaltz Road, Town of Greenfield; and, WHEREAS, following a public hearing, the Historic Site Preservation Commission approved adding the Schmaltz Stone Bridge as a historic bridge to the La Crosse County historic sites listing. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the La Crosse County Board does hereby approve adding the Schmaltz Stone Bridge to the La Crosse County Historic Sites listing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that designation of the Schmaltz Stone Bridge as a La Crosse County Historic Structure shall subject this structure to all provisions of Chapter 22 of the General Code of La Crosse County and this resolution shall be recorded at County expense at the La Crosse County Register of Deeds office.

Motion by T. Johnson/Meyer to approve. Discussion ensued. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

HISTORIC SITES PRESERVATION COMMISSION; EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: RE: DESIGNATION OF IRON OVERHEAD TRUSS BRIDGE ON OLD COUNTY TRUNK HIGHWAY B AS A LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORIC STRUCTURE

WHEREAS, the Iron Overhead Truss Bridge on old County Trunk Highway B in the Town of Hamilton in La Crosse County is the last overhead truss road bridge located in La Crosse County; and, WHEREAS, the bridge dates from approximately 1900 with plat maps in 1906 and 1913 showing a bridge at this location; and, WHEREAS, the bridge was likely a primary bridge utilized in La Crosse County around the turn of the century and is of historical significance; and, WHEREAS, the bridge is located on old County Trunk Highway B on lands specifically described as follows: That part of Government Lot 2 and of Government Lot 3 in Section 32, Township 17 North, Range 6 West lying within the old right-of-way of County Road B, Town of Campbell; and, WHEREAS, following a public hearing, the Historic Site Preservation Commission approved adding the Iron Overhead Truss Bridge on Old County Trunk Highway B as a historic bridge to the La Crosse County historic sites listing. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the La Crosse County Board does hereby approve adding the Iron Overhead Truss Bridge on Old County Trunk Highway B to the La Crosse County Historic Sites listing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that designation of the Iron Overhead Truss Bridge on Old County Trunk Highway B as a La Crosse County Historic Structure shall subject this structure to all provisions of Chapter 22 of the General Code of La Crosse County and this resolution shall be recorded at County expense at the La Crosse County Register of Deeds office.

T. Johnson asked that the resolution be referred back to Committee so the Town of Hamilton can take action on it first.

RESOLUTION #19-5/07 RE: DESIGNATION OF VAN LOON TRUSS BRIDGES AS A LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORIC STRUCTURES

WHEREAS, the Van Loon Bridges are five bridges on “Seven Bridges Road” in the Van Loon Wildlife area of La Crosse County; and, WHEREAS, the bridges are five of only 6 remaining bow string arch truss bridges in Wisconsin and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and, WHEREAS, the bridges are not only aesthetically pleasing and provide a unique setting for a hiking trail, but are also historically significant in the State of Wisconsin; and, WHEREAS, the bridges are located on property legally described as follows: The South ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 22; the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 23, all in Township 18 North, Range 8 West, Town of Holland; and, WHEREAS, following a public hearing, the Historic Site Preservation Commission approved adding the Van Loon Bridges to the La Crosse County historic sites listing. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the La Crosse County Board does hereby approve adding the Van Loon Bridges to the La Crosse County Historic Sites listing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that designation of the Van Loon Bridges as La Crosse County Historic Structures shall subject these structures to all provisions of Chapter 22 of the General Code of La Crosse County and this resolution shall be recorded at County expense at the La Crosse County Register of Deeds office.

Motion by T. Johnson/Hammes to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

WHEREAS, the following employees have been a faithful part in providing “The Best of Public Service” to La Crosse County:

WHEREAS, it is the wish of the County Board of Supervisors to acknowledge long and faithful service on behalf of the citizens of La Crosse County. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a resolution extending our congratulations be recorded in La Crosse County Board Proceedings and a certificate of our actions be presented as an expression of our gratitude.

Motion by T. Johnson/Gillett to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #21-5/07 RE: WEST CENTRAL CONSORTIUM (WCC) COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION RELATING TO MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION (MCO) AND AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC)

WHEREAS, the State authorized the long-term care program known as Family Care in 1999 Wisconsin Act 9; and WHEREAS, Family Care creates a long-term care entitlement, thus eliminating waiting lists for home- and community-based long-term care services for elderly and disabled adults; and WHEREAS, La Crosse County has operated one of five comprehensive Family Care pilot programs in the state since 2000; and WHEREAS, the state Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) has proposed expanding Family Care statewide, on a regional basis, due to evidence of improved consumer outcomes and greater cost-effectiveness of services; and WHEREAS, the West Central Consortium for Long-Term Support and Health Care Reform (WCC) received a grant from DHFS in February of 2006 to begin planning for the expansion and regionalization of Family Care in Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau and Vernon counties; and WHEREAS, Pepin County has since requested inclusion in and been accepted into the WCC; and WHEREAS, Clark County also has requested inclusion in and been accepted into the WCC; and WHEREAS, Family Care is comprised of two primary components, an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and a Managed Care Organization (MCO); and

WHEREAS, an ADRC provides a “one-stop shop” for information and assistance on issues related to aging, physical and developmental disabilities and mental health and substance abuse concerns; and WHEREAS, ADRCs also serve as the “front door” to Family Care by helping to determine eligibility for long-term care services provided through an MCO; and WHEREAS, an MCO may not operate in counties where ADRC services are not available; and WHEREAS, Jackson, La Crosse and Trempealeau counties currently operate ADRCs with funding allocated by DHFS; and WHEREAS, DHFS has indicated that an ADRC should begin operating in a county at least two months prior to the availability of MCO services in that county; and WHEREAS, DHFS allows, but does not require, counties to allocate levy dollars in addition to the amount of funding provided by DHFS for ADRC operations; and

WHEREAS, the 2007-2009 state budget proposes to expand the availability of MCO services in the Family Care model to 62 percent of the state by the end of the biennium; and WHEREAS, this proposal assumes each Family Care pilot county will continue to make an annual contribution toward program funding no greater than 22 percent of the Basic County Allocation of Community Aids allotted to that county from the State in 2000; and WHEREAS, more than 500 individuals are currently on official waiting lists for home- and community-based services in Buffalo, Clark, Jackson, Monroe, Pepin, Trempealeau and Vernon counties, while there is no wait list for these services in La Crosse County due to the existence of a county-based care management organization under the pilot Family Care program; and WHEREAS, current projections indicate that waiting lists in all participating counties would be eliminated two years following the beginning of enrollment in each county; and

WHEREAS, proposed legislation authorizes one or more counties to create a separate, public entity known as a Long-Term Care District to operate an MCO for the purposes of providing long-term care services to adults who meet financial and functional eligibility requirements for the Family Care program; and WHEREAS, that proposal specifies that the debts and obligations of the Long-Term Care District would not be the debts and obligations of the counties that created the district; and WHEREAS, the creation of a Long-Term Care District would allow staff hired by the District to maintain public employment; and WHEREAS, the creation of a Long-Term Care District would require passage of an enabling resolution by those counties that wish to participate; and WHEREAS, the enabling resolution must declare a need for establishment of the district, the purpose of the district and the size and composition of the district’s governing board; and WHEREAS, DHFS has established a process whereby the agency will release a competitive Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for an MCO when a regional consortium such as WCC indicates readiness for an RFP in that planning region; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors, that:

1. La Crosse County intends to submit an application to DHFS, either solely or in conjunction with one or more counties in the region, for funding to operate an ADRC, pending authorization for such funding in the State budget. Appropriate staff are hereby directed by the County Board to work in conjunction with WCC to meet all ADRC requirements imposed by DHFS under the application process to bring the Family Care benefit to WCC on a regional basis.

2. La Crosse County declares that a need exists for a Long-Term Care District to provide long-term care services to elderly and disabled adults in this region through an MCO.

3. This resolution is intended to serve as the enabling resolution required under s. 46.2895 (1).

4. The purpose of the Long-Term Care District would be to operate a care management organization, as that term is defined in s. 46.2805 (1), that would provide benefits through the MCO model described above.

5. The MCO Governing Board would be comprised of 14 members, of which four members would represent the target populations served by the MCO; one additional member would be appointed by Buffalo County, one by Clark County, one by Jackson County, one by La Crosse County, one by Monroe County, one by Pepin County, one by Trempealeau County and one by Vernon County; and two others would serve as at-large appointees. The total number of Board members would be reduced by the number of counties that do not approve this resolution, and such counties may not appoint a representative to the Board. Except for county-specific appointees, no proposed member may serve in a voting capacity until approved by each participating county board of supervisors, county executive or county administrator, as directed under s. 46.2895 (3) (a).

6. A copy of this resolution will be sent to the Secretaries of the state Departments of Administration, Health and Family Services and Revenue as required under s. 46.2895 (2).

7. This Resolution shall take effect upon the satisfaction of the following conditions precedent:

a. the passage of state legislation that provides for the funding and operation of the ADRCs and MCO and creation and operation of the Long-Term Care District;

b. written assurance from DHFS, or other appropriate representative of the State, that La Crosse County’s annual and actual cost of participating in the Long-Term Care District shall not exceed 22 percent of La Crosse County’s 2000 Basic County Allocation from the State;

c. written assurance from DHFS that La Crosse County will no longer be liable for any costs associated with services provided by the MCO;

d. written assurance from DHFS that wait lists for home- and community- based services will end by mid-2010 or within two years following the beginning of enrollment in each participating county;

e. written assurance from DHFS that sufficient support for Income Maintenance activities will be provided by the State so that Family Care expansion does not result in the need for additional county resources to perform program-related eligibility functions; and

f. the passage of enabling resolutions in substantially the same format as this Resolution by all other counties that will create the WCC Long-Term Care District.

8. Upon satisfaction of these conditions, La Crosse County asks DHFS to release a Request for Proposal for this region.

FISCAL NOTE: Refer to item #7 under “Now, Therefore, be it Resolved”. CMO is not funded by the County Property Tax Levy. MCO will not be funded by County Levy.

Motion by Hampson/Gamroth to approve. Discussion ensued. Human Services Director Jerry Huber responded to questions from the Board. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #22-5/07 RE: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK IN LA CROSSE COUNTY - MAY 20-26, 2007

WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and, WHEREAS, the members of La Crosse’s emergency medical services team are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and, WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and, WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, first responder agency emergency medical technicians, Tri-State Ambulance paramedics, educators, administrators and others; and, WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and, WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; NOW, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors, in recognition of this event, do hereby proclaim the week of MAY 20-26, 2007, as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK IN LA CROSSE COUNTY, with the theme, EMS: Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Service and we encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.

Motion by Burke/Gamroth to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

WHEREAS, unused medications are being indefinitely stored, disposed of improperly, or flushed down the toilet which can lead to poisoning, abuse, and negative environmental impacts; and, WHEREAS, in 2000, the U.S. Geological Survey conducted a study of the water in 139 streams in 39 states, including Wisconsin, and found 7 to 38 medication related contaminants in the water samples including steroids, hormones, and antibiotics; and, WHEREAS, high levels of “endocrine disruptors” which can be the result of pollution from chemicals in our waterways are causing an unhealthy and dramatic decrease in some male fish populations and are causing some male fish to actually lay eggs or be sterile; and, WHEREAS, discarding household drugs and other medications into the environment is hazardous to health and there is not a satisfactory disposal option available to La Crosse County residents; and, WHEREAS, natural resource organizations, health care facilities, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, law enforcement agencies, pharmacies, residents and more are stakeholders and partners interested in properly disposing of unused or unwanted medications; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County has the ability to collect and properly dispose of unused and unwanted medications by utilizing the La Crosse County Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) Program that has been operating since November, 2003. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby authorize the Solid Waste Department staff, in cooperation with the Sheriff’s Department, to develop and implement a medication collection and disposal program that meets local, state, and federal regulations, that uses an environmentally sound means of disposing of collected medications, and that operates on a permanent basis.

FISCAL NOTE: Estimated start-up costs of $25,500 to include expenditures for increased security and locked containment areas at the HHM Facility will be covered by a fundraising campaign led by program partners. Long-term funding of the medication collection and disposal operation will be covered by the existing and future HHM budgets.

Motion by Spiker/Schroeder to approve. Discussion ensued. Special Waste Manager Jeff Gloyd was commended for a fantastic job on the project. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #24-5/07 RE: APPROVAL OF GOOSE ISLAND DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND MANAGED DEER HUNT FOR 2007

WHEREAS, in early 2006 a Task Team was formed with representatives from US Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, La Crosse County, and the Town of Shelby to implement a Goose Island Deer Management Plan to alleviate negative impacts of an over abundant deer herd in the Goose Island Park; and, WHEREAS, Goose Island Park consists of approximately 1 square mile of wildlife habitat and the winter deer population was estimated at 80-92 which will likely increase with fawning this spring and a transient deer population which may utilize the island during certain parts of the year; and, WHEREAS, with the approval of the La Crosse County Board and all of the above agencies, a 2006 managed hunt was held on Goose Island resulting in the harvesting of 37 total deer by physically challenged participants; and, WHEREAS, the Task Team agrees that the deer population in Goose Island is still well above goals and objectives and therefore the Task Team recommends another managed hunt closely following the 2006 Plan; and, WHEREAS, the North American Squirrel Association (NASA) has been recommended by the Task Team as the non-profit organization to develop such a management hunt; and, WHEREAS, the goal of the Task Team is to effectively manage the deer herd at Goose Island to provide safe viewing opportunities of healthy deer while trying to limit negative impacts associated with the current over population and the information gathered during the 2007 managed hunt will be significant in developing a comprehensive deer management plan for the following year. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby approve the Goose Island Deer Management Plan for 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby authorize the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and other agencies that form the Task Team to conduct a managed deer hunt at Goose Island Park on December 8 and 9, 2007, utilizing NASA to find and choose physically challenged hunters as described in the Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that La Crosse County Board does hereby grant exception to the prohibitions set forth in s. 19.03(1)-(3) of the County Code to permit the possession, use and discharge of firearms by the participants of the managed deer hunt at Goose Island Park on December 8 & 9, 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair is authorized to sign, after review by Corporation Counsel, any permits required by the state and federal agencies in order to hold this hunt.

Motion by Spiker/Hammes to approve. Discussion ensued. Motion by Spiker/Hammes to have Ron Lichtie from the Department of Natural Resources speak passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper. Lichtie responded to questions from the Board. Some questions were from a handout on their desks from a citizen. Motion by Hammes/Meyer to close debate passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper. The motion to approve the resolution passed on a voice vote with 27 ayes and 3 nays – Richmond, Freedland and Fisher with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

WHEREAS, in September, 2006, the La Crosse County Board approved retaining Venture Architects to complete a Conceptual Campus Plan for County facilities and report to the County Board during the second quarter of 2007; and, WHEREAS, on May 7, 2007, Venture Architects made a status presentation to the County Board on the La Crosse County Conceptual Campus Plan; and, WHEREAS, Venture Architects has reviewed the existing buildings in the County campus and determined that the Health & Human Services Building is generally in good condition, but that the long term continued use of the Administrative Center will require a major remodeling project; and, WHEREAS, the formation of the Campus Plan Committee is in the best interest of La Crosse County to meet and evaluate the Conceptual Campus Plan presented by Venture Architects and recommend a final option to the County Board for its consideration to either reuse the Administrative Center or replace the Administrative Center. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board approves the formation of a Campus Plan Committee to serve until the County Board approves the final project design for the Campus Plan and thereby disbands this committee and transfers oversight to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee during project construction. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the membership of the committee shall be appointed by the County Board Chair, subject to the requirement that all supervisors who are interested in working on the Conceptual Campus Plan shall be appointed to this committee.

FISCAL NOTE: There shall be no immediate cost to La Crosse County for the work of the committee, although the County Board shall make significant financial decisions about the construction or remodeling of the Administrative Center in reaction to the committee recommendation.

Motion by Spiker/L. Pfaff to approve. Discussion ensued. Motion by Spiker/L. Pfaff to amend to have the committee report directly to the County Board passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper. The motion to approve the resolution, as amended, passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper. Chair Doyle asked those interested in being on the Committee to let him, his secretary or the County Clerk know.

Motion by Hanson/Meyer to adjourn at 8:38 p.m. passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused – Billings, Ehrsam, Kapanke, Schippers and Bilskemper.

The above minutes may be approved, amended, or corrected at the next Board meeting.

I, Marion I. Naegle, La Crosse County Clerk, in and for the County of La Crosse, Wisconsin, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors at the Monthly Meeting held Thursday, May 17, 2007 and that it is the whole thereof IN WITNESS THEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE OFFICIAL SEAL THIS 23^rd DAY OF MAY 2007.

NAME	DEPARTMENT	YEARS
Raymond G. Brink	Facilities Department	28+
Patricia A. Hendrickson	Clerk of Courts	27+