EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Administrative Center – Room 3220
4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Doyle, George Hammes, Vicki Burke, Charles Spiker, Ralph Geary, Roger Plesha, Jim Ehrsam
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Tara Johnson, Don Meyer
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF & GUESTS: Steve O’Malley, Gary Ingvalson, Marion Naegle, David Lange, Bob Taunt, John Parshall, Jerry Huber, Laura Gambino, Barb Kooiman, Cheryl Stephen
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Steve Doyle, Committee Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Hammes/Spiker to approve minutes of June 13, 2007, including a correction. Under the Resolution re Eco-county Designation Supported, the motion was omitted; the motion to approve was made by Plesha/Spiker. Motion carried unanimously; Johnson, Meyer excused.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Ehrsam/Plesha to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
Motion carried unanimously; Johnson, Meyer excused.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None requested.
QUOTE/BID FORM FOR PURCHASE OF LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND PORTABLE PRINTERS FOR HUMAN SERVICES ADRC
John Parshall reviewed noting sole source purchase via State Contract. MOTION by Burke/Plesha to approve the purchase of fifteen (15) HP 6710b Notebook Computers with HP DeskJet 460wbt mobile printers from HP-WSCA at a cost of $30,210. Motion carried unanimously; Johnson, Meyer excused.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Steve O’Malley reviewed on behalf of Doug Mormann who had another commitment. The proposal is to add a full-time Public Health Nurse and costs to cover the position will come from other staff reductions and changes within the Health Dept. budget. This is done frequently for Hillview and Lakeview based on census and staff needs. He suggested a policy be created for these types of requests versus having to bring before the committee on a continual basis. Supervisor Spiker noted some of the funding is anticipated from 2008 grants; what happens when that funding does not occur. Gary Ingvalson noted the Health Dept. does a good job of monitoring their grants, and the Health Dept. is aware that if the grant funds end, so do the added positions. Supervisor Spiker also expressed concern with hiring new positions outside the budget process. MOTION by Hammes/Burke to approve an additional Public Health Nurse as requested by the Health Dept. and as outlined in the one-page handout dated May 17, 2007. Motion carried unanimously; Johnson, Meyer excused.
RESOLUTION RE AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CARE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION 2007 BUDGET AND BUSINESS PLAN TO ADD STAFF
Steve O’Malley noted this was approved by HHS Board at last night’s meeting. Jerry reviewed the need for the additional staff team for CMO based on growth. The additional Nurse is a state requirement of a Lead Screener; this Nurse will also train 75 other staff to do the same as this will be new requirement of the Managed Care Organization (MCO); previously ADRC did the initial determinations/screenings and now these will be turned over to MCO. Costs for these additional staff will be paid out of the State per member per month capitation rate and no tax levy required. Some discussion on state budget status. MOTION by Hammes/Ehrsam to approve the resolution. Motion carried unanimously; Johnson, Meyer excused.
RESOLUTION RE 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. THIS IS CONFIRMING THE DETAILS OF RESOLUTION #57-11/06 DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2006 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES
Gary Ingvalson noted this as a confirming resolution. The original resolution authorizing this bonding was approved last November, 2006. A revised resolution will be included in the Board packets. MOTION by Burke/Ehrsam to approve the confirming resolution for the issuance of $1,156,501 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Promissory notes for La Crosse County. Supervisor Spiker asked various questions. Answers as follows. Interest rate is 4.95% for short-term borrowing, including a fee charged by Wells Fargo of $2,500. Because it’s short term borrowing and a great deal of paperwork is required for tax exempt borrowing, it would have been very difficult to get a more attractive rate, so the local Wells Fargo agreed to handle it. Could not borrow from the General Fund based on WI Dept. of Revenue requirements. Motion carried unanimously; Johnson, Meyer excused.
RESOLUTION RE DESIGNATION OF OLSON/WEIGEL HOME AS A LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORIC SITE
MOTION by Plesha/Hammes to approve the resolution. Motion carried unanimously; Johnson, Meyer excused.
RESOLUTION RE ACCEPTANCE OF CLIFTON GUNDERSON’S AUDIT REPORT ON LA CROSSE COUNTY’S 2006 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Gary said the Auditors will give a report at next week’s County Board meeting. MOTION by Plesha/Burke to refer to the full County Board. Motion carried unanimously; Johnson, Meyer excused.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S 2008 BUDGET UPDATE
Steve O’Malley noted departments have until next week to submit their 2008 budgets. He and key staff have held two meetings with each of the major departments. He will share the 8-12 major issues that includes capital budgeting, highway, law enforcement center, Lakeview capital/levy/collaboration, Carey Group report and its affects on jail and Justice Sanctions, including the affects of the 4% levy freeze as proposed by the Governor and the $.52 for debt service. There were 33 new employee requests. Final outcome of the State budget may not be known until September or October so not counting on anything new from the State.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None requested.
At this time, Steve O’Malley announced an upcoming tour of jails in other counties, those being Dane and Dodge. It’s planned for Wednesday, July 25 leaving at about 7:00 a.m.; it could be a 10-12 hour day. County Board members are invited, and if interested, contact Cheryl.
Steve Doyle reminded members about the County Board picnic.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Hammes/Ehrsam to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously; Johnson, Meyer excused. The meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m.
Disclaimer: The above minutes may be approved, amended or corrected at the next committee meeting.
Cheryl Stephen, Recorder