LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Monday, September 8, 2008

Administrative Center – Room 3220

11:30 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Ann Fisher, Charles Spiker, Bridget Flood, John Medinger, Sharon Hampson, Roger Plesha

MEMBERS EXCUSED:  None    

MEMBERS ABSENT:   None  

STAFF & GUESTS PRESENT:  Steve O’Malley, Jerry Sebranek, Cheryl Stephen

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Committee Chair Ann Fisher called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.  

PUBLIC COMMENT

None requested.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION by Plesha/Spiker to approve meeting minutes of June 9, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

REPORT BY SUPERVISOR SEBRANEK ON WCA RESOLUTIONS

Supervisor Sebranek served on the WCA Resolutions Committee, along with other Supervisors from around the State; they determined what resolutions would be considered at the business meeting of the Annual WCA Conference in October.  Of the 36 resolutions presented to the Resolutions Committee, they could either adopt them and forward on to the business meeting, or refer them to the WCA Board of Directors, or postpone them indefinitely.  The Resolutions Committee made their recommendations based on the following criteria:  timeliness, statewide concern, and county issues.  Jerry reviewed each of the resolutions and action taken by the Resolutions Committee.  At the WCA business meeting on October 13^th, the County Board Chairs or their designees, will act on the resolutions as presented by the Resolutions Committee.  These resolutions will give WCA Lobbyists direction.  Discussion on effectiveness of resolutions as presented to legislators.      

STRATEGIC PLANNING BY THE COMMITTEE

This agenda item was at the request of Supervisor Flood.  Committee Chair Fisher read the resolution that created the committee that was adopted by the County Board in June 2007.  Main objective(s) per the resolution is for the Legislative Committee “to propose legislative and policy positions for promotion before elected representatives at the State and Federal levels; to report directly to the County Board, and strive to keep standing committees engaged on positions that may affect their area.”  Steve O’Malley noted this committee has struggled on how to get elected officials more involved.  Noted that area legislators are easily accessible; they have attended committee meetings, when invited, and have listened to County’s concerns.  Supervisor Hampson suggested the need for more input from the Department. Heads.  Steve offered to discuss this at a future Department Head meeting. 

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Report back on approved resolutions at the WCA Conference.

NEXT MEETING

November 3^rd at 11:30 a.m. and call future meetings as needed.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION by Plesha/Flood to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 12:23 p.m.  

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

Cheryl Stephen, Recorder