EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Administrative Center – Room 3220

4:00 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Doyle, George Hammes, Tara Johnson, Vicki Burke, Charles Spiker, Ralph Geary, Roger Plesha, Don Meyer, Jim Ehrsam

MEMBERS EXCUSED: None

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

STAFF & GUESTS: Steve O’Malley, Gary Ingvalson, Marion Naegle, Bill Shepherd, Bob Taunt, John Parshall, Jerry Huber, Steve Helgeson, Jim Speropulos, Brian Fukuda, Mary Powell, Sharon Hampson, Jill Billings, Phil Addis, Cheryl Stephen

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Board Chairman Steve Doyle called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. At this time, he noted the referral of Chapter 3 ordinance was not the agenda per his oversight.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION by Ehrsam/Meyer to approve the minutes of September 12, 2007, and accept the Subcommittee Committee minutes of September 12 and October 1, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.

CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION by Plesha/Geary to approve the following Consent Agenda items:

August 2007 Investment Report (County Treasurer)
October 2007 Account Transfers/Adjustments, including those on the handout (Finance Dept.)
Check Requisitions (none presented)

Motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None requested.

QUOTE/BID FORM FOR RENEWAL OF MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT

John Parshall reviewed. This agreement licenses Microsoft software for all La Crosse County PCs. This renewal is for one year due to MCO formation and license reduction. Effective 2008, renewals will resume 3-year agreement cycle. This sole source purchase is per WI state contract. MOTION by Plesha/Meyer to approve the quote/bid of CDW-G as sole source provider of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Renewal for a cost of $125,520. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF GRANT RE PRICING FOR POLYCOM VIDEOCONFERENCING EQUIPMENT

Jerry Huber reviewed. The Public Service Commission has offered grant dollars for Telemedicine Equipment for nonprofit medical clinics, hospitals and public health agencies. The plan is to purchase four (4) telehealth units, placing one unit in Health & Human Services Bldg., two units at Lakeview, and one at Trempealeau County Health Care Clinic, and the Sheriff’s Dept. is purchasing Human Services’ old unit. The purpose is to enhance access to medical care, in particular for Lakeview and Trempealeau clients; it will allow psychiatric services such as medicine adjustments and behavioral planning – all being done via telecommunications; it will also assist in emergency admissions. It can also be used for staff meetings - saving travel expenses and staff efficiencies. MOTION by Johnson/Burke to approve the acceptance of the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund Grant for medical telecommunications equipment in the amount of $30,000, and to approve the bid/quote form to purchase Polycom videoconferencing equipment in amount of $36,281.29. Motion carried unanimously. Noted this as sole source purchase based on WI State Contract and that the match of $6,300 is in the 2007 budget.

RESOLUTION RE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CARE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION TO THE HUMAN SERVICES FUND RESERVE TO COVER CONSULTATION AND PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE COSTS

MOTION by Johnson/Spiker to approve the resolution. Of the $140,367 to be paid back by CMO to the Human Services fund reserve, the $100,000 is repayment for TMG consulting services and $40,367 is for purchase of personal computers to replace thin clients at CMO. The State was contacted and is OK with this transaction. Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION RE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LA CROSSE COUNTY AND NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY REGARDING SALE OF FERROUS MATERIALS

MOTION by Spiker/Plesha to approve the resolution. Supervisor Spiker noted this was referred by County Board back to committees. The 4^th Whereas paragraph was rewritten and states: “the Amendment will also provide that if the costs incurred for the sale of ferrous recovered materials exceeds the revenues, the County will pay such costs only up to the amount the County would pay for landfilling the material, so there will be no additional cost incurred by the County.” Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION RE ADOPTION OF CONTRACT WITH TELECOMMUNICATORS ASSOCIATION

MOTION by Ehrsam/Hammes to approve the resolution. Bob Taunt reviewed and answered questions. The two-year contract includes 2% wage increases for each of the two years, including changes in health insurance rates, holiday, sick leave credits, shift differential, uniform allowance, and some housekeeping language changes. Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION RE CHANGE IN GENERAL OPERATING LEVY POSITIONS AND HOURS FOR 2008 BUDGET

Steve O’Malley briefly reviewed. He requested referral to the November committee meeting due to possible changes within the Health Dept. budget.

RESOLUTION RE CHANGES IN POSITIONS FUNDED BY A COMBINATION OF LEVY AND OUTSIDE SOURCES (NON-TAX LEVY) FOR 2008

Steve O’Malley reviewed. These positions have no levy impact for 2008. Again he asked for referral until the November committee meeting.

RESOLUTION RE APPROVING PROJECT PLAN FOR ADDITION TO THE LA CROSSE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER

MOTION by Burke/Meyer to approve the resolution. O’Malley noted the resolution was approved unanimously at this morning’s joint meeting of LEC Addition Committee, Judiciary & Law Committee, and Criminal Justice Management Council. Pointed out that based on the bonding of $29.5 million for Phase 1 of the project, expenditures cannot exceed that amount. Sheriff Helgeson said he is happy with what is being proposed. Motion carried unanimously.

INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NOT EXCEEDING $29,500,000 BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF LA CROSSE

Gary Ingvalson noted this as standard procedure; the actual approval will be by the County Board. MOTION by Hammes/Meyer to recommend the approval of the initial resolution authorizing not exceeding $29,500,000 bonds of the County of La Crosse. Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUBLIC SALE AND THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER BONDS, SERIES 2008-A OF THE COUNTY OF LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,500,000, AND RELATED MATTERS

Gary noted this resolution will authorize the advertisement for public sale and the sale of General Obligation Law Enforcement Center Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $29,500,000; the actual approval will again be by the County Board. One additional resolution will be brought to the County Board at such time as the County decides to sell the bonds to the best bidder. MOTION by Hammes/Meyer to recommend the approval of the advertisement for public sale and the sale of General Obligation Law Enforcement Center Bonds, Series 2008-A of the County of La Crosse, Wisconsin in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $29,500,000. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW 2008 BUDGET – BEGIN REVIEW DEPARTMENT BUDGETS, MAJOR DECISIONS AND DIRECTION BY COMMITTEE

O’Malley noted County Board Planning session on Monday October 15^th in which the following will be reviewed: County Roadway Plan/Study by Kimley-Horn & Associates, update on health insurance, and 2008 major budget issues, including budget summary and fund balances. Due to limited time, general agreement to continue budget review at the October 18^th Special Executive Committee meeting.

CLOSED SESSION (4:39 p.m.)

MOTION by Geary/Ehrsam to enter closed session pursuant to 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, to wit: negotiations with Water Place One, LLC and City of La Crosse regarding Park Plaza Property. Motion carried unanimously.

OPEN SESSION (5:20 p.m.)

MOTION by Hammes/Plesha to reconvene to open session. Motion carried unanimously.

REPORTED CLOSED SESSION ACTION

No action taken in closed session; discussion only.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Supervisor Spiker requested financial information for the October 18^th Executive Committee meeting, that being: 2006 health insurance premiums for County Board Supervisors as paid by the County and total dollar amount of claims for County Board Supervisors. Also noted any change in County Board salaries will also be considered at the November County Board meeting.

NEXT METING

Special meeting regarding 2008 budget on Thursday, October 18^th at 1:00 p.m.

Regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 7^th.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION by Hammes/Meyer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

Disclaimer: The above minutes may be approved, amended or corrected at the next committee meeting.

Cheryl Stephen, Recorder