LA CROSSE COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDIN

The La Crosse County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting was held on July 19, 2007 in the Administrative Center, Room B410. Chair Doyle called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The County Clerk, Marion I. Naegle, took attendance. All supervisors were present except as noted:

DISTRICT - NAME		DISTRICT – NAME

1	Richmond, Andrea	19	Keil, Robert
2	Geary Jr., Ralph	20	Bina, Donald
3	Belzer, Keith – Excused	21	Hanson, J. Terry
4	Johnson, Jai – Excused	22	Ebert, Ray A.
5	Gamroth, Jacie	23	Kapanke, Brian
6	Billings, Jill	24	Pfaff, Leon – Excused
7	Plesha, Roger	25	Schroeder, Jeffrey
8	Freedland, Maureen – Excused	26	Burke, Vicki
9	Hampson, Sharon – Excused	27	Hammes, George
10	Wood, Margaret	28	Doyle, Steve
11	Gillett, Jason	29	Pfaff, Brad – Present at 9:04 a.m.
12	Ehrsam, James	30	Spiker, Charles
13	Maney, Bernard	31	Fisher, Ann
14	Medinger, John D. – Present at 9:03 a.m.	32	Schippers, Patrick
15	Montgomery, Lyell – Excused at 10:28 a.m.	33	Berns, Jim
16	Sebranek, Gerald	34	Rauk, Tom
17	Meyer, Donald	35	Bilskemper, Joe – Excused
18	Johnson, Tara – Excused

· LADCO RECOGNITION – Chair Doyle announced that La Crosse County, along with the Village of West Salem and Lakeview Partners CenturyTel and Xcel Energy received a plaque from La Crosse Area Development Corporation (LADCO) recognizing their efforts in planning, cooperation, leadership and financial support in bringing the Lakeview Business Park to fruition. Things are happening very quickly and favorably at the Business Park.

o Tenant based rental assistance is a fairly new program that works in conjunction with County Human Services (a model program for the State).

o “Services at a Glance” – This handout lists all of Couleecap’s programs and has names and phone numbers for the appropriate contacts.

o Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment – This assessment is done every 3 years and the most recent one was just completed. They surveyed 680 low income families; the results will be released in the Fall with a section for La Crosse County. The most serious major issues identified are:

· Skills Enhancement Program (44 people) - helps people who want to go back to school while working to increase their income earning ability

· Health Grant – worked with La Crosse County Health Department Director Doug Mormann, particularly in the dental area

· Housing Development – there is a great need for new affordable housing units

Ms. Jones praised La Crosse County employees – County Planner Charlie Handy, Community Development Specialist Brian Fukuda and UW Extension Agent Karl Green for their cooperation and support on all these issues. The report was followed by a question and answer session with the Board.

o Auditor/Finance Director Ingvalson credited the following for an excellent report and thanked them for their hard work:

Renee Messing presented a power point summary of the 2006 audit results financial report:

· Transmittal Letter – profile of the government and addresses policies and issues the County faces.

· Management Discussion and Analysis – prepared by the Finance Department, provides a summary of financial information, along with numbers and some narrative description of the how and why things happen in the fiscal world.

· Submitted to GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association) Award Program – The first year submitted was 2005 so in the 2006 report we received a certificate of achievement in financial reporting.

RESOLUTION #36-7/07 RE: ACCEPTANCE OF CLIFTON GUNDERSON’S AUDIT REPORT ON LA CROSSE COUNTY’S 2006 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

WHEREAS, the audit firm of Clifton Gunderson & Co has recently completed their audit of the Financial Statements of La Crosse County for the year ended December 31, 2006; and, WHEREAS, the Financial Audit and Management Letter will be presented to the La Crosse County Board at their regular County Board meeting on July 19, 2007. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board hereby accepts the Financial Audit and Management Letter as presented for the 2006 fiscal year.

Motion by Geary/Schroeder to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 7 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper.

o EMS UPDATE – There was a pre-mediation meeting last week. The first mediation meeting will be Tuesday, July 24^th at 7:00 a.m. in Room 3220 of the Administrative Center. It will be a closed session for most of the day. The County will be represented by Chair Doyle, Administrator O’Malley and Judiciary and Law Committee Chair Burke. All entities will share in the cost up to $5,000. The County monies will come from either the Chair’s special project money or from the Administrator’s budget. Chair Doyle asked the public and the Board to allow this process and when something is agreed upon, it will first be brought to the public before the Board votes on it. A question and answer session ensued.

o COUNTY BOARD PICNIC – Thanked Supervisors Sebranek and Plesha and past supervisor Benrud for putting together a great picnic. Sebranek also thanked the County Board Chair’s secretary Cheryl Stephen for her help.

o WELL WISHES – Well wishes were extended to Corporation Counsel William Shepherd following his recent surgery.

Motion by Plesha/Schippers to approve by consent agenda the minutes of the County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting held June 21, 2007 and the Special Meeting held July 9, 2007, and the Claims List for $11,231,237.07 passed on a unanimous voice vote with 7 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z152-7/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1743 FILED BY JON SHUSTER O/B/O JILL AND BRIAN JARZEMSKI AND GEORGE AND RUTH BARTON IN THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1743 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: Jon Shuster 1 Terri Circle Drive Holmen WI 54636, O/B/O Jill & Brian Jarzemski, Buyers, & George & Ruth Barton N8053 County Road D Holmen WI 54636. And having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of July 2007 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Farmington. Part of the SW-NE of Section 27, T 18 N, R 7 W described in tax parcel 5-1642-5. 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: By a vote of 6 in favor, Chairman Hammes stepped down; the Committee recommends approval of the rezone to Agricultural District “A” in order to construct one single family residence. (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 19^th day of July, 2007: Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

Motion by Hanson/Gillett to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a voice vote with 27 ayes, 1 abstention – Hammes and 7 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 752 FILED BY US CELLULAR AGENT ROBERT GUST OF GUST ACQUISITIONS O/B/O DAN AND KAREN ANDERSON TO INSTALL A U.S. CELLULAR ANTENNA IN THE TOWN OF ONALASKA

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: US Cellular by Agent Robert Gust of Gust Acquisitions 1226 Peniel Road Mineral Point WI 53565, O/B/O Dan & Karen Anderson N6959 County Road D Holmen WI 54636 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of July, 2007 on an application for a Conditional Use Permit to install a U.S. Cellular antenna mounted on top of a 180-ft high monopole communications tower with an 11’3” x 19’4” shelter together with a 20-ft wide access easement off County Road D on 0.112 acres of land on land that is zoned Exclusive Agricultural District in the Town of Onalaska on land described as follows:

Described as: Part of the NW¼ of Section 3, T 17 N, R 7 W. Commencing at the West Quarter Corner of said Section 3; thence N01°18’22”E along the West line of the NW¼ of said Section 3, 287.16’; thence S88°41’39”E 534.47’ to the point of beginning; thence S52°15’34”E 70.00’; thence S37°44’26”W 70.00’; thence N52°15’34”W 70.00’; thence N37°44’26”E 70.00’ to the point of beginning. Together with a 20’ wide access easement, being part of the W½ of Section 3 and of the SE¼ of Section 4, T 17 N, R 7 W, being 10’ wide each side of and parallel to the following described line: Commencing at the West Quarter Corner of said Section 3; thence N01°18’22”E along the West line of the NW¼ of said Section 3, 287.16’; thence S88°41’39”E 534.47’; thence S52°15’34”E 80.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence S37°44’26”W 35.00’ to a point herein after referred to as Point “A”; thence continue S37°44'26”W 61.85’; thence S64°17’51”E 83.18’; thence S85°08’36”E 115.36’; thence S75°50’05”E 68.50’; thence S47°49’57”E 63.78’; thence S25°38’29”E 47.24’; thence S35°12’22”W 84.94’; thence S45°55’00”W 83.07’; thence S52°13’00”W 49.57’; thence S32°03’22”W 50.12’; thence S06°13’58”W 89.82’; thence S89°02’26”W 244.27’; thence N81°00’51”W 69.73’; thence N64°09’53”W 258.34’; thence N87°35’51”W 106.72’; thence S72°19’21”W 164.36’ thence S47°26’04”W 110.35’; thence S06°04’52”E 163.17’; thence S07°25’29”E 333.76’; thence S03°27’53”E 342.96’; thence S12°54’03”E 42.98’; thence S30°25’22”E 110.01’; thence S13°36’09”E 68.57’; thence S14°37’29”W 70.80’; thence S38°16’53”W 369.07’; thence S82°12’23”E 247.28’ to the Westerly right-of-way line of C.T.H. “D” and the point of termination. The side lot lines of said easement are to be shortened or lengthened to terminate at the Easterly right-of-way line of C.T.H. “D” and the point of termination. 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: By unanimous vote the Committee recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a 180-ft monopole communications tower subject to 15 conditions as shown on Exhibit “A” attached. The County Board took the following action this 19^th day of July, 2007: Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

Motion by Hammes/Meyer to approve subject to conditions as recommended by the Committee. Discussion ensued. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 8 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, Montgomery, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 755 FILED BY MICHAEL V. AND LAVONNE M. HUNDT TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE IN A PROPOSED 14-FT X 28-FT DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING IN THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Michael V. & Lavonne M. Hundt N1573 Bunker Hill Rd Rockland WI 54653 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of July, 2007 on an application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish an office for a home occupation in a proposed 14-ft x 28-ft detached accessory building at N1573 Bunker Hill Road on land that is zoned Exclusive Agricultural District in the Town of Washington on land described as follows: Described as: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 106 Volume 8. 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: By unanimous vote the Committee recommended approval of this Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation in a detached accessory building subject to 8 conditions as follows:

The County Board took the following action this 19^th day of July, 2007: Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

Motion by Hammes/Bina to approve subject to conditions as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 8 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, Montgomery, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z153-7/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1744 FILED BY THE KRAEMER COMPANY LLC TO REZONE FROM EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “B” IN THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1744 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: The Kraemer Company LLC PO Box 235 Plain WI 53577 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of July 2007 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Agricultural District “B” the following described land in the Town(s) of Greenfield. A 10.689 acre parcel to be used primarily for a new quarry haul road along with opening 3-4 acres for a usable limestone quarry on land described as: That part of the N½-NE-NE of Section 10, T 15 N, R 6 W lying west of County Road YY. 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: By unanimous vote the Committee recommended approval of this rezone to Agricultural District “B” for expansion of a quarry and haul road. (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 19^th day of July, 2007: Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

Motion by Hammes/Meyer to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 8 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, Montgomery, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z154-7/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1746 FILED BY PATRICIA J. GUMS TO REZONE FROM EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1746 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: Patricia J. Gums N6726 State Rd 108 West Salem WI 54669 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of July 2007 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Residential District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Farmington. That part of the SE-NE of Section 9, T 17 N, R 6 W lying East of State Road 108. 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: By a unanimous vote, the Committee recommends approval of the rezone to Residential District “A” in order to create a parcel to sell. (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 19^th day of July, 2007: Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

Motion by Hammes/Plesha to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 8 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, Montgomery, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z155-7/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1747 FILED BY DAVID R. SPARER, ATTORNEY O/B/O PAUL KUNERT TO REZONE FROM EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF SHELBY

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1747 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: David R. Sparer, attorney 16 N Carroll Suite 50 Madison WI 53703, O/B/O Paul Kunert N975 Skemp Rd La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of July 2007 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Shelby a 0.888-acre parcel in order to sell the existing home to a non-relative of the farm owner on land described as: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 212 in Volume 1. Town of Shelby. 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: By unanimous vote, the Committee recommends approval of this rezone to Agricultural District “A”. (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 19^th day of July, 2007: Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

RESOLUTION #37-7/07 PROVIDING DETAILS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF $1,156,501 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES OF THE COUNTY OF LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN

WHEREAS, counties are authorized by the provisions of Section 67.12(12), Wisconsin Statutes, as supplemented and amended (the “Statute”), to issue promissory notes for any public purpose and to refund any municipal obligations, including interest on them; and WHEREAS the term “public purpose” is defined in the Statute as “the performance of any power or duty of the issuing municipality”; and WHEREAS, counties are empowered by the Wisconsin Statutes, as supplemented and amended, to construct and construct improvements to county roads and highways; and WHEREAS, the County of La Crosse, Wisconsin (the “County”) now wishes to construct improvements to county roads and highways; and WHEREAS, it is considered necessary and desirable by the County Board of Supervisors of the County that the County borrow $1,156,501 for the purposes aforesaid and that the County issue its General Obligation Promissory Notes (the “Notes”) to evidence the indebtedness thereby incurred: and WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors of the County did duly adopt Resolution No. 57‑11/06 on November 13, 2006, authorizing the issuance of the Notes, which resolution was to be supplemented and amended by a confirming resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of Supervisors of the County of La Crosse, Wisconsin, as follows:

Section 1. Definitions. For all purposes of this Resolution, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in this Section 1 shall have the meanings set forth below, and shall include the plural as well as the singular.

“Confirming Resolution” shall mean this resolution. “County” shall mean the County of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and any successor to the duties or functions of the County. “Governing Body” shall mean the County Board of Supervisors of the County, or such other council, board, commission or body, by whatever name known, which shall succeed to its powers. “Note” or “Notes” shall mean one or more of the General Obligation Promissory Notes authorized to be issued by the terms of the Original Resolution and this Confirming Resolution. “Original Resolution” shall mean Resolution No. 57‑11/06 as adopted by the Governing Body of the County. “Statute” shall mean Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as supplemented and amended.

Section 2. Maturity and Interest Rate. The Notes shall mature on November 1, 2007, and shall bear interest at the rate of four and ninety-five one hundredths percent (4.95%) per annum.

Section 3. Sale and Delivery of Notes. The County shall sell the Notes to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, at a price of 100% of the principal amount thereof, and no accrued interest.

Section 4. Other Documents. The Chairperson, the County Clerk, the County Treasurer, the Finance Director and all other officers of the County are hereby authorized to execute all documents and certificates necessary in connection with the authorization and delivery of the Notes, including without limitation an official statement describing the Notes and the County.

Section 5. Severability. If any section, paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability or such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution.

Section 6. Ordinances, Resolutions Superseded. All ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby superseded to the extent of such conflict, and this Resolution shall take effect from and after its passage.

Motion by Geary/Burke to approve. Auditor/Finance Director Ingvalson explained the significance of the resolution. Discussion ensued. CHAIR CHANGE: First Vice-Chair Hammes took the chair so Chair Doyle could speak to the resolution and further explain why it should be approved. Motion by Ehrsam/Meyer to close debate passed on a unanimous voice vote with 8 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, Montgomery, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper. The motion to approve the resolution passed on a roll call vote with 23 ayes and 4 nays – Ebert, Maney, Berns and Spiker with 8 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, Montgomery, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #38-7/07 RE: DESIGNATION OF OLSON/WEIGEL HOME AS A LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORIC SITE

WHEREAS, the Olson/Weigel Home was nominated for County designation as a historic site because it is an excellent example of a 1950’s Better Homes and Gardens design plan, which was available nationwide at the time; and, WHEREAS, the home remains as functional and contemporary as it was 50 years ago and is an excellent example of a timeless contemporary dwelling designed by a nationally-known architect; and, WHEREAS, the historic site is legally described as follows: Lot 2; and Lot 1 EXCEPT the West 23 feet of the South 20 feet thereof in the Wedgewood Valley Addition, also EXCEPTING 0.02 acres take for road in Volume 463 Page 772, Town of Shelby; and, WHEREAS, following a public hearing on May 25, 2007, the Historic Sites Preservation Commission approved adding the Olson/Weigel Home as a historic site to the La Crosse County historic sites listing. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the La Crosse County Board does hereby approve adding the Olson/Weigel Home as a historic site to the La Crosse County Historic Sites listing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that designation of the Olson/Weigel Home as a La Crosse County Historic site shall subject this site 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 Geary/Meyer to approve. Discussion ensued. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 8 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, Montgomery, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #39-7/07 RE: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CARE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION 2007 BUDGET AND BUSINESS PLAN TO ADD STAFF

WHEREAS, the CMO reached the required solvency and risk reserve stipulated by the State by December 2006, several months in advance of the most recent three year business plan. WHEREAS, the CMO realized a first quarter positive margin of $842,781 and reserves of $969,607 in excess of solvency requirements. WHEREAS, membership in the CMO has continued to grow and with this growth comes increased revenue for each new enrollee. WHEREAS, the State Department of Health and Family Services is requiring that the work of completing annual functional screens and change in condition functional screens be transferred from the Aging and Disability Resource Center to the CMO. WHEREAS, the CMO anticipates the need to add the following positions in 2007 due to increased membership growth and transfer of certain functional screen responsibilities:

WHEREAS, the above-mentioned positions total annual cost is $259,802 and the net change a $86,601 increase in expenditures for 2007, all to be covered by capitation from increased enrollment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors authorize its CMO in 2007 to add the aforementioned positions to its budget, all of which will be paid out of the state capitation. FISCAL NOTE: Cost of new positions for 2007 will be $86,601, which is less than the annual cost shown above due to a September 1 hiring date. All new positions and expenditures for the CMO will be paid out of the State per member per month capitation rate and no county levy will be involved.

Motion by Billings/Schippers to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 8 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, Montgomery, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #40-7/07 RE: APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF LEASE WITH VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK CONCESSIONAIRE

WHEREAS, La Crosse County entered into a 5 year lease with James and Darlene Guinn (hereinafter referred to as “Concessionaire”) to provide certain accommodations and services to the general public at Veteran’s Memorial Park for a term beginning January 1, 1998 and ending December 31, 2002, which was extended for a period of 5 years from January 1, 2003 until December 31, 2007; and, WHEREAS, Concessionaire has provided excellent services during the past 9 years of the lease agreement with the County; and, WHEREAS, Concessionaire has requested a 5 year extension of the lease, with the additional changes that the commission received per seasonal camping unit be increased from $50 to $65 per year and upon completion of the lease term, Concessionaire will be offered a seasonal campsite at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 50% of the set rate by the County for two years; and, WHEREAS, the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that the present lease be extended for 5 years in recognition of the excellent services provided by the Concessionaire; and, WHEREAS, the Concessionaire provides a unique service in the operation of the Veteran’s Memorial Park based on the successful performance on the lease terms in the past. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair and County Clerk are authorized to sign an addendum to the lease with the Concessionaire in accordance with the above terms, extending the term for 5 years beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2012, after approval by Corporation Counsel. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby waive the bidding rules and utilizes s. 4.11(7)(g) of the County Purchasing Ordinance indicating a sole source vendor choice for said lease extension.

FISCAL NOTE: Camping Receipts Revenue for 2006 was $109,806; revenue for 2007 is estimated to exceed that amount.

Motion by Spiker/Berns to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 8 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, Montgomery, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #41-7/07 RE: AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE LAND TO NELSON HARDWOODS FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOGGING LAND ADJACENT TO COUNTY PROPERTY

WHEREAS, La Crosse County owns approximately two (2) acres of land for a communications tower on County Rd S in the Town of Onalaska; and, WHEREAS, Nelson Hardwoods would like to enter into a limited-term lease agreement with La Crosse County to provide access to the property directly south of the County parcel for logging purposes; and, WHEREAS, as part of the agreement, Nelson Hardwoods would use the County parcel to stage their logging operation; and, WHEREAS, Nelson Hardwoods has agreed to repair the County parcel to its existing condition at the end of their operations; and, WHEREAS, Nelson Hardwoods agrees to pay rent in the amount of $500.00 for the limited-term lease of the County property; and, WHEREAS, Nelson Hardwoods would be required to provide a liability certificate listing La Crosse County as additional insured for the amount of $1,000,000.00 before said work would commence. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair is authorized to sign a lease agreement with Nelson Hardwoods upon approval of Corporation Counsel to allow Nelson Hardwoods to operate a logging activity on the County property for a term to expire on April 30, 2008.

FISCAL NOTE: No cost to La Crosse County. The rent shall be deposited in Facilities Property Management Land Rent Account 1085-55090.

Motion by Spiker/Schroeder to approve. Discussion ensued. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 8 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, Montgomery, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff and Bilskemper.

· HEALTH PLAN – Supervisor Ebert requested an update on Manitowoc County’s high deductible health plan.

· DIRECT SUPERVISION IN JAILS - Chair Doyle advised there will be a bus trip on July 25^th to Dane and Dodge Counties to visit two jails that do direct supervision. Any supervisor that wants to go should let the Chair’s secretary know after the meeting.

· MCO (Managed Care Organization) – Supervisor Billings would like an updated report about the future of CMO and how the Western Care Consortium is going to affect our staffing and budget as things develop.

· LEC ADDITION COMMITTEE AGENDAS – Supervisor Fisher would like all meeting notices for the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) Addition Committee mailed to all supervisors.

Motion by Hanson/Gamroth to adjourn at 11:10 a.m. passed on a unanimous voice vote with 8 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Freedland, Hampson, Montgomery, T. Johnson, L. Pfaff 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, July 19, 2007 and that it is the whole thereof IN WITNESS THEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE OFFICIAL SEAL THIS 30^th DAY OF JULY 2007.

	Net Increase/	Total Annual Cost	Net Levy
	Decrease FTE	Salary & Fringe	Impact
+ 2.0 Social Worker I	+2.0	$127,956	0
+ 2.0 Community Health Nurse I	+2.0	$131,846	0

1.	Permit granted to establish an office for a home based occupation in a 14-ft x 28-ft detached accessory building subject to obtaining all construction permits.
2.	The owner and one assistant will be the only employees.
3.	A parking space will be provided for the assistant.
4.	Hours of operation: No regular office hours.
5.	There will be no customers or retail sales from this parcel.
6.	When the use of the 14-ft x 28-ft is changed, a new Zoning/Occupancy permit will be issued.
7.	No signage is allowed.
8.	This permit is non-transferable.

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