LA CROSSE COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDIN

The La Crosse County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting was held on December 20, 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	19	Keil, Robert
2	Geary Jr., Ralph	20	Bina, Donald - Absent
3	Belzer, Keith	21	Hanson, J. Terry
4	Johnson, Jai - Present at 6:07 p.m.	22	Ebert, Ray A.
5	Gamroth, Jacie	23	Kapanke, Brian - Excused at 6:40 p.m.
6	Billings, Jill	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	30	Spiker, Charles
13	Maney, Bernard - Excused	31	Fisher, Ann
14	Medinger, John D.	32	Schippers, Patrick - Excused
15	Montgomery, Lyell – Present at 6:03 p.m.	33	Berns, Jim
16	Sebranek, Gerald	34	Rauk, Tom
17	Meyer, Donald	35	Bilskemper, Joe
18	Johnson, Tara

· COUNTY CLERK: County Clerk Naegle noted that the deadline for filing non-candidacy papers is December 21, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. and that nomination papers are due January 2, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.

o Chair Doyle thanked Joseph J. Kruse of Franciscan Skemp and Mark Steingraeber of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services for their role in providing support in establishing the Hazardous Materials Medication Collection and Disposal Program and recognized them with a plaque. Chair Doyle noted that we are the first in the State and Nation to have this type of program. He also thanked La Crosse County Special Waste Manager Jeff Gloyd and Solid Waste Director Brian Tippetts for their work in making this program a success. Both recipients thanked Chair Doyle for the award and are excited to be a part of this program. They feel it is off to a great start.

· Administrator O’Malley announced that an evaluation form was on each desk. He asked that each supervisor fill it out and return it to Chair Doyle’s office.

· Administrator O’Malley noted that a copy of the guest article he wrote for the La Crosse Tribune was on each desk. It explains how La Crosse County taxes are among the lowest in the State. The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance October newsletter lists La Crosse County as the third lowest in total spending per capita among Wisconsin’s 72 counties, and from 2000-2005 La Crosse County spending rose at less than one third the average rate of increases for all Wisconsin counties per capita. All of the data used to produce this article can be found on the Administrator’s portion of the County web site at:

· Zoning, Planning and Land Information Director Jeff Bluske, County Planner Charlie Handy, Human Services Director Jerry Huber and Couleecap worked together in submitting a grant from the Federal HUD Program for Flood Relief. We will receive over $380,000. $60,000 will be for homes and the use of the rest of the money will be decided by the Economic Development Committee who will choose which proposals they feel will work.

· The full detailed line item budget book is done. If supervisors want a copy they will be available in the County Clerk’s office.

· The Comprehensive Summary is being finalized and all supervisors will receive this in January.

Motion by Doyle/Plesha to approve the appointments as presented passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Maney and Schippers and 1 absent – Bina.

Motion by Plesha/Sebranek to approve by consent agenda the minutes of the County Board of Supervisors Public Hearing and Annual Meeting held November 12 and 13, 2007 and the Planning Meeting held December 10, 2007 and the Claims List for $13,067,180.32 passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Maney and Schippers and 1 absent – Bina.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 767 FILED BY SCOTT D. LIEN TO OPERATE A MOBILE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REPAIR BUSINESS FROM HIS RESIDENCE AND DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING IN THE TOWN OF HOLLAND

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Scott D. Lien W7722 Old Highway 93 Holmen WI 54636 and having held a public hearing on the 3^rd day of December 2007 for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a mobile construction equipment repair business from his residence and detached accessory building at W7722 Old Highway 93 on 0.75 acres of land zoned Agricultural District “A” in the Town(s) of Holland on land described as follows: Lot 10 Meadows Addition. Town of Holland. 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 6 in favor, 1 abstain - Hammes, the Committee recommended approval subject to the following 8 conditions:

2. The size of components brought to site for repair, except for truck used for this purpose, shall be limited to them being fixed inside the shop.

3. All repair activities are limited to the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the doors of the shop closed.

4. Hazardous materials shall be disposed of on a regular monthly basis at a commercial facility with the Fire Department being notified of those items being stored on site.

7. The existing 44-ft x 45-ft detached accessory building is permitted for this use.

The County Board took the following action this 20^th day of December, 2007: Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

Motion by Hammes/L. Pfaff to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Maney and Schippers and 1 absent – Bina.

ZONING ORDINANCE NO. Z173-12/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1764 FILED BY WILLIAM BECKER D/B/A BECKER TRAILER SALES LLC O/B/O CAL-WEST SEEDS INC. AND ACTING O/B/O ERVIN A. NUTTLEMAN JR. TO REZONE FROM EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO COMMERICAL DISTRICT “C” IN THE TOWN OF HAMILTON

The Planning, Resources And Development Committee, having Petition No. 1764 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: William Becker D/B/A Becker Trailer Sales LLC N6098 McKinley Rd West Salem WI 54669, O/B/O Cal-West Seeds Inc. Po Box 1428 Woodland CA 95776, and locally at N4505 County Rd M West Salem WI 54669; and acting O/B/O Ervin A. Nuttleman Jr. N5840 County Rd DE Bangor WI 54614 and having held a public hearing on the 3^rd day of December 2007 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Commercial District “C” the following described land in the Town(s) of Hamilton. The North 250’ of that part of the SW-SE of Section 4, T 16 N, R 6 W lying Easterly of County Road C and further described in tax parcel number 7-114-0; and, that part of the NW-SE of Section 4, T 16 N, R 6 W described in tax parcel 7-113-0 lying south of the south line of Certified Survey Map No. 84 Volume 8 extended Westerly to County Road C. Town of Hamilton. 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 unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval to rezone to Commercial District “C.” (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 20^th day of December, 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 2 excused – Maney and Schippers and 1 absent – Bina.

ZONING ORDINANCE NO. Z174-12/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1765 FILED BY ERIC O/B/O RODNEY R. LOGING 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. 1765 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: Eric Dummer N5650 County Rd E Bangor WI 54614, O/B/O Rodney R. Loging N2441 County Rd YY La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 3^rd day of December 2007 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Greenfield. Part of the NW-NW and part of the NE-NW of Section 3, T 15 N, R 6 W, described as follows: Commencing at the north quarter corner of Section 3, T 15 N, R 6 W; thence S74˚04’18”W, 1262.13’ to the intersection of the westerly right-of-way line of County YY and the east line of the west 114.00’ of the NE-NW of Section 3; being the point of beginning of this description; thence S81˚13’20”W, 338.58’; thence 219.33’ along the arc of a 50.00 foot radius curve, concave to the east, the chord of which bears N26˚53’27”E, and measures 81.24’; thence N81˚13’20”E, 291.21’, to the Westerly right-of-way line of County YY; thence S08˚46’39”E, 66.00’ along said Westerly right-of-way line, to the point of beginning. 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. By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval to rezone to Agricultural District “A” for a new Town 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 20^thday of December, 2007: Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

Motion by Hammes/Gillett to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Maney and Schippers and 1 absent – Bina.

RESOLUTION #80-12/07 RE: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO LA CROSSE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2020 FOR THE TOWN OF CAMPBELL

WHEREAS, La Crosse County in partnership with the towns of La Crosse County have 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 Campbell, 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 Hammes/Schroeder to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Maney and Schippers and 1 absent – Bina.

WHEREAS, La Crosse County Board Rule 2.02(6) per Wisconsin Statutes Section 985 requires the designation of an official newspaper for La Crosse County; and, WHEREAS, the La Crosse Tribune meets the qualifications per Wisconsin Statutes 985.03; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of La Crosse County to designate the La Crosse Tribune as the official newspaper because of its distribution and circulation in the county; and, WHEREAS, the current year designation by resolution terminates on December 31, 2007; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse Tribune is designated and approved by the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors as the official newspaper for La Crosse County for the year 2008 expiring December 31, 2008.

Motion by T. Johnson/Fisher passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Maney and Schippers and 1 absent – Bina.

RESOLUTION #82-12/07 RE: MODIFICATION OF COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES FOR 2008

WHEREAS, the Executive Committee having met on December 12, 2007, to review and consider modifications of the present County Compensation Plan for non-bargaining employees and officials, now recommends that the Classifications and Pay Grades designated as AP-04 and above, B, CE, CM, JT, LS, NA, NH, NL, NS, and UW, be revised, and; WHEREAS, after review of such factors as the internal and external comparable pay rates and settlements, Consumer Price Index, budget and other considerations, the Executive Committee has set pay rates for the Non-Bargaining Pay Schedules, and; WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been set aside in the 2008 budget for these increases. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that those employees and officials covered by the non-bargaining pay schedules referenced above, have pay set for 2008 reflecting an across-the-board increase of 2% effective January 1, 2008, except that UW schedule will be adjusted to maintain the 60/40% funding split with the University system as done in prior years based on UW rate changes and minimum wage positions will remain indexed to minimum wage, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Finance Department and the Personnel Department are authorized to take the necessary action to implement these changes.

FISCAL NOTE: The estimated increase of salary and rollup for all non-bargaining employees for 2008 is $846,522 for a wage, fringe and benefit package cost of 3.43% for which funding has been budgeted in the 2008 budget. There are approximately 453 employees covered by this resolution.

Motion by T Johnson/Gamroth to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Maney and Schippers and 1 absent – Bina.

RESOLUTION #83-12/07 RE: ACCEPTANCE OF WISCONSIN OFFICE OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT IN 2008 & 2009 FOR FEMALE ADOLESCENT YOUTH OFFENDERS

WHEREAS, according to statewide statistics for 2004, La Crosse County had the fourth highest juvenile arrest rate in Wisconsin and one of the highest juvenile arrest rates for violent crimes; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County recently is experiencing a trend with adolescent females that are habitual runaways; and, WHEREAS, often the disposition for these female youth is placement in restrictive or correctional settings paid for by the county due to drug charges, sexual assault, habitual runaway and battery; and, WHEREAS, evidence has shown the need for gender specific services in La Crosse County to focus on the risks and needs specific to adolescent female offenders; and, WHEREAS, THE Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance (OJA) has issued a 3 year grant to La Crosse County for the development of evidence based programs for at-risk youth; and, WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Human Services Department in collaboration with Franciscan Skemp Behavioral Health has developed the Girls Circle Program for at-risk females in the juvenile justice system; and, WHEREAS, twenty-four (24) female youth offenders will be served by this program if continued for 2008 and 2009 which combines group, individual and family therapy education; and, WHEREAS, the Wisconsin OJA will fund $55,860 for this program out of the grant and La Crosse County will provide a cash match in terms of staff time to monitor the program and minor additional costs. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board authorizes its Human Services Department to continue the grant with the Wisconsin OJA of $55,860 for 2008 and $41,895.00 in 2009 that includes a cash match within its existing budget of $13,965.00 for 2008 and $20,948 in 2009 to fund the Girls Circle Program in La Crosse County for at-risk female youth offenders. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that La Crosse County Human Services will establish separate budget accounts to monitor this grant and develop contract(s) with Franciscan Skemp Behavioral Health to implement the program.

FISCAL NOTE: County cash match budgeted for 2008 in the amount of $13,965 is broken down as follows:

Motion by Hampson/Burke to approve. Discussion ensued. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Maney and Schippers and 1 absent – Bina.

RESOLUTION #84-12/07 RE: WEST CENTRAL CONSORTIUM LONG TERM CARE DISTRICT FORMATION

WHEREAS, 2007 Wisconsin Act 20 (the biennial state budget) authorizes expansion of the long-term care program known as Family Care; and, WHEREAS, Act 20 provides both funding authority for Family Care expansion and legal authority to create new public entities known as Long-Term Care Districts to provide the Family Care benefit through the operation of a Managed Care Organization (MCO); and, WHEREAS, a Long-Term Care District is created by counties via resolution but operates independently of counties and therefore imposes no financial or legal liability upon the counties that form the District; and, WHEREAS, the West Central Consortium, which includes Buffalo, Clark, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Trempealeau and Vernon counties, submitted a response to the State’s Request for Proposals for an MCO to provide the Family Care benefit in those counties; and, WHEREAS, the Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) subsequently announced its intent to award a contract to the consortium for this purpose pending submission of satisfactory financial information to the Department and successful completion of the MCO certification process; and, WHEREAS, the Long-Term Care District service model retains public oversight of an MCO through the appointment of a governing board by the participating counties; and, WHEREAS, Act 20 was signed into law on October 26, 2007, making the provisions related to Family Care effective the day following publication. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors, that:

WHEREAS, Obesity and other poor nutrition health status indicators are increasing in La Crosse County; and, WHEREAS, The La Crosse Area Head Start Program and Festival Foods request the La Crosse County Health Department Nutrition Program to provide them with Nutrition Educator services; and, WHEREAS, The Health Department works closely with both organizations to accomplish mutual goals through FIT Families, Coulee Region Childhood Obesity Coalition, and other programs; and, WHEREAS, Head Start and Festival Foods, together with other salary savings, will cover the costs of the County to provide these services. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby authorize the La Crosse County Health Department to hire .6 FTE Nutrition Educator for the period January 15, 2008 to December 31, 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Finance Department be authorized to make the necessary budget changes.

FISCAL NOTE: The cost of salary and fringe benefits for .6 FTE Nutrition Educator is $39,566. These costs and other related costs of $4,652 will be covered by the $44,218 paid by Head Start and Festival Foods in combination with salary savings. There will be no cost to the Tax Levy.

Motion by Hampson/T. Johnson to approve. Discussion ensued. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Maney, Kapanke and Schippers and 1 absent – Bina.

RESOLUTION #86-12/07 RE: AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE WOMEN’S COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Carey Group Justice Assessment dated May 30, 2007 recommended developing a community based program to manage women who have been incarcerated, in order to facilitate closing of the antiquated Women’s Jail; and, WHEREAS, the County Board assigned a place holder in the 2008 budget of $250,000 for the programmatic aspects of the women’s community based program due to its innovative nature; and, WHEREAS, a request for proposal (RFP) to implement a women’s community based program was distributed to potential vendors and three proposals were received, reviewed and scored by a nine person panel including County staff, a Drug Court graduate and a community member; and WHEREAS, vendor interviews were conducted and the YWCA proposal was submitted for approval to the Health and Human Services board due to its comprehensive features and discernment of special considerations of women offenders while protecting community safety (see attachment). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Human Services Department, Justice Sanctions Section, to contract with the YWCA to provide services for the Women’s Community Based Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a second resolution will be presented to the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors dealing with the capital expenditures for this program at a later date.

FISCAL NOTE: The 2008 Budget includes net funding of up to $250,000 for professional services for the Community Based Program and up to $250,000 for Capital Expenditures. Program should facilitate closing of the Women’s Jail and redirecting Jailers to the Main Jail.

Motion by Hampson/Belzer to approve. Discussion ensued. Justice Sanctions Manager Jane Klekamp responded to questions from the Board. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Maney, Kapanke and Schippers and 1 absent – Bina.

RESOLUTION #87-12/07 RE: AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE OLD LANDFILL LONG-TERM CARE ESCROW WITH A LETTER OF CREDIT

WHEREAS, per State of Wisconsin Administrative Code NR500, La Crosse County is financially responsible for perpetual long-term care of it’s County owned Solid Waste Landfills; and, WHEREAS, several years ago, La Crosse County borrowed money to set aside in an interest bearing escrow account, from which we annually draw down an amount to be used for long-term care expense; and, WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Landfill site is being “redeveloped” which involves removing (eliminating) the old landfill by digging it up and moving it to the North Expansion of the existing landfill; and, WHEREAS, County officials have negotiated with the DNR a substantially reduced long-term care amount for the old landfill; and, WHEREAS, due to the greatly reduced long-term care requirements, it would seem to be advantageous to replace the existing escrow account with a letter of credit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that La Crosse County purchase a letter of credit from Wells Fargo in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 at a cost not to exceed $9,500.00 for the year 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the beneficiary of the letter of Credit is the Wisconsin DNR for landfill maintenance and long-term care

Motion by Spiker/L. Pfaff to approve. Discussion ensued. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Maney, Kapanke and Schippers and 1 absent – Bina.

GOOSE ISLAND HUNT – Supervisor L. Pfaff noted that Goose Island had another successful deer hunt this year.

Supervisor Ebert thinks we violated County Ordinance by giving Administrator O’Malley a four year contract. Corporation Counsel will look into it and have an answer next month.

Supervisor Spiker asked about the $25,000 donation to the UWL Stadium. Chair Doyle said something will come to the Board next month on that.

Motion by Hanson/Gillett to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 absent – Bina and 3 excused - Maney, Kapanke and Schippers.

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, December 20, 2007 and that it is the whole thereof IN WITNESS THEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE OFFICIAL SEAL THIS 2^nd DAY OF JANUARY 2008.

	One social worker for 180 hours per year at $24.08 per hour to monitor program, assist groups and evaluate the program = $4,335
	Fringe benefits at $8.55 per hour = $1,538
	Transportation = $6,356
	Supplies = $1,736

1.	This document is intended to serve as the enabling resolution required under s. 46.2895 (1) to form a Long-Term Care District.
2.	La Crosse County declares that a need exists for a Long-Term Care District to provide long-term care services to older persons and adults with physical and developmental disabilities in this region through an MCO.
3.	The purpose of the Long-Term Care District is to operate an MCO under s. 46.284 to provide the Family Care benefit.
4.	The Long-Term Care District Governing Board shall be comprised of 14 voting members, of which four members would represent the target populations served by the MCO; two members would serve as at-large representatives with medical or business expertise helpful to the MCO; and one member would be appointed by each of the participating counties.
5.	The Director of the MCO shall serve as a non-voting, ex-officio member of the Board.
6.	The Long-Term Care District Governing Board shall have the ability to exercise the powers granted herein and by statute only upon the appointment of all 14 voting members as provided herein.
7.	The total number of Board members shall 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 appointed by each participating county according to the county’s appointment process and as otherwise directed under s. 46.2895 (3) (a).
8.	The members of the Long-Term Care District Board shall serve three-year terms. Of the members first appointed, four shall be appointed initially for one year; five shall be appointed initially for two years, and five shall be appointed initially for three years. The initial terms for each original member shall be outlined in the by-laws of the District and such initial terms shall be communicated to the participating counties.
9.	A copy of this resolution will be sent to the secretary of administration, the secretary of health and family services and the secretary of revenue as required under s. 46.2895 (1) (a) 2.