LA CROSSE COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS

MONTHLY MEETING

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008

The La Crosse County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting was held on January 17, 2008 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:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

·   Mileage Reimbursement:  Any Supervisors requesting mileage reimbursement for 2007 must have their mileage statements turned in to the County Clerk by the end of January.

·   Administrator Evaluations:  Evaluations of the County Administrator are due; they should be turned in to the County Board Secretary or the County Clerk.

·   COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT

o   Supervisor’s Conference Report:  Supervisor Bina reported that the Southwest Badger Resource Conservation and Development (SWRCD) put in a request for conservation and alternative fuel monies for the Federal Budget under Senator Kohl and Congressman King and received $618,000 which can be used in the driftless areas.  They can also work on alternative fuels and conservation.

·   COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

o   Women’s Jail Financial Comparison:  Presented a cost comparison handout on the Women’s Jail versus the Women’s Community Based Program which had been requested by Supervisor Berns.

o   Lakeview Census:  Details on the Lakeview Census were handed out.

o   Web Streaming County Board Meetings:  Will be bringing a report to the Executive Committee on Granicus Inc. and their ability to web stream County Board meetings to the public, live on the La Crosse County Web Site.

o   February Planning Meeting:

·    Carey Group Progress Report

·    Update on the LEC addition

·    Comprehensive Plan will be looked at

·   WCA MAGAZINE

Chair Doyle requested that any supervisor who wants to receive the Wisconsin Counties Association magazine should sign up with the County Clerk.

·   CORPORATION COUNSEL REPORT

At the December County Board meeting, Supervisor Ebert asked if we had violated our County Ordinance by giving the Administrator a 4 year term because the County Code states a 2 year term.  Corporation Counsel’s opinion is that the Ordinance was not violated.  State Statutes do not give a term for County Administrator.  Corporation Counsel’s opinion is that the Board can use either an Ordinance or a Resolution to determine the length of the Administrator’s contract.  The board approved the resolution, so the 4 year term is legal.  Supervisor Ebert asked that the subject be put on next month’s Board agenda so he would have time to check Corporation Counsel’s opinion.  Discussion ensued.

CHAIR CHANGE:  Chair Doyle yielded the chair to First Vice Chair Hammes.

APPOINTMENTS

·    Appoint Sharon Hampson to the Mississippi Valley Health Services, Inc. Board of Directors for a three year term to expire December 31, 2010.

·    Appoint Roger Plesha to the Mississippi Valley Health Services, Inc. Board of Directors for a three year term to expire December 31, 2010.

·    Appoint Tara Johnson to the Mississippi Valley Health Services, Inc. Board of Directors for a three year term to expire December 31, 2010.

Motion by Doyle/Kapanke to approve the appointments as presented passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

CHAIR CHANGE:  Chair Doyle resumed the Chair.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Plesha/Sebranek to approve by consent agenda the minutes of the County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting held December 20, 2007 and the Planning Meeting held January 7, 2008 and the Claims List for $10,137,197.81 passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

DENIED PERMIT:

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 768 FILED BY CLIFTON J. AND LORNA L. WOLFE, D/B/A C. WOLFE TREE SERVICE LLP, TO AMEND CONDITION NUMBER 3 OF THEIR EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 723 TO ALLOW FOR THE PILING, ACCUMULATION AND BURNING OF TREES, STUMPS AND BRUSH FOR FUTURE BURNING IN THE TOWNS OF BANGOR AND HAMILTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by:  Clifton J. and Lorna L. Wolfe, D/B/A C. Wolfe Tree Service LLP, W2348 Koltermann Road West Salem WI 54669 and having held a public hearing on the 2nd day of JANUARY 2008 for a Conditional Use Permit to amend condition number 3 of their existing Conditional Use Permit No. 723 to allow for the piling, accumulation and burning of trees, stumps and brush for future burning on land that is zoned Exclusive Agricultural District in the Town of Bangor and the Town of Hamilton on land described as follows:  The SE-SE of Section 1, T 16 N, R 6 W and a 66-ft wide parcel in the SW-SW of Section 6, T 16 N, R 5 W described as Exception #2 in document number 1451844.  Town of Bangor and Town of Hamilton.  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:  Deny.  By a vote of 6 in favor of denial, 1 excused – Keil, the Committee recommended denial of amending Conditional Use Permit No. 723.  The County Board took the following action this 17^th day of January, 2008:  Disapproved the application.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Meyer to deny the request as recommended by the Committee.  Discussion ensued.  The motion to deny passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

ZONING ORDINANCE NO. Z175-1/08  RE:  PETITION NO. 1766 FILED BY MICHAEL JOSTAD O/B/0 KEVIN AND JAN YOUNG TO REZONE FROM TRANSITIONAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1766 To amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by:  Michael Jostad N9633 Mcintosh Rd Melrose WI 54642, O/B/O Kevin and Jan Young and having held a public hearing on the 2nd day of January 2008 to rezone from Transitional Agricultural District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Farmington.  Part of the Frac. NE-NW of Section 1, T 18 N, R 6 W commencing at the southeast corner of said Frac. NW-NW; thence North along the East line thereof 406’ to the point of beginning:  thence North 150’; thence East 45’, more or less, to the West line of McIntosh Road; thence Southwesterly on the Westerly line of said road 156.6’, more or less, to a point 30’ East, more or less, from the point of beginning; thence West 30’, more or less, to the point of beginning.  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:  Approve.  By a vote of 6 in favor, 1 excused – Keil, the Committee recommended approval of the 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 17^th day of January, 2008:  Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

Motion by Hammes/L. Pfaff to approve as recommended by the Committee.  A friendly amendment by Hammes to correct the W to an E in the first NW passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.  The motion to approve the petition as amended passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

ZONING ORDINANCE NO. Z176-1/08  RE:  PETITION NO. 1767 FILED BY KELLY E. JOHNSON TO REZONE FROM INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1767 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by:  Kelly E. Johnson N9274 State Rd 108 Mindoro WI 54644 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of January 2008 to rezone from Industrial District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Farmington.  The SW-NW of Section 10, T 18 N, R 6 W, together with a 33-ft easement.  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:  Approve as Conditional Zoning.  By a vote of 5 in favor, 1 opposed – Hammes, 1 excused – Keil, the Committee recommended approval of the rezone to Agricultural District “A” as Conditional Zoning subject to the recording of deed restrictions indicating the parcel may be divided into 2 single family residences with no further subdividing allowed. 

(If this petition is approved as a conditional zoning, deed restrictions must be recorded before zoning takes effect.)  The County Board took the following action this 20^th day of December, 2007:  Approved the petition with amendments/conditions, becomes an ordinance.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Meyer to approve.  Discussion ensued.  The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 559 TERMINATION NO. 4 FILED BY CHAD VANDENLANGENBERG, GIS SPECIALIST/ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TERMINATE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 559 ISSUED TO JAMES AND XENIKA BARBARA POEHLING TO BOARD COMPANION ANIMALS IN THEIR HOME

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by:  Chad Vandenlangenberg, GIS Specialist/Enforcement Officer La Crosse County Zoning, Planning and Land Information Department 400 4^th ST N – Room 3170 La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 2nd day of January, 2008 on a petition to terminate Conditional Use Permit No. 559 issued to James and Xenika Barbara Poehling, W2701 Evans Dwyer Road, Coon Valley WI 54623, and passed by the County Board on August 16, 2001 to board companion animals, up to 12 animals – such as 7 dogs and 5 cats, in the lower level of their home.  Reason for terminating – their business has not been in operation for over two years.  On land zoned Exclusive Agricultural District in the Town of Greenfield.  Land described as:  Part of the S½-SW and W½-SW-SE of Section 36, T 15 N, R 6 W. Tax Parcel 6-819-2.  Town of Greenfield.  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:  Terminate.  By a vote of 6 in favor, 1 excused - Keil, the Committee recommended terminating Conditional Use Permit No. 559 based on the business not being operated for a period of 12 consecutive months.  The County Board took the following action this 17^th day of January, 2008:  Approved termination.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Bina to approve the termination as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 566 TERMINATION NO. 5 FILED BY CHAD VANDENLANGENBERG, GIS SPECIALIST/ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TERMINATE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 566 ISSUED TO ROBERT P. AND PATRICIA R. MANKE TO OPERATE A SAND PIT AND TO STRIP AND SELL BLACK DIRT FROM A POND MAINTENANCE PROJECT.

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by:  Chad Vandenlangenberg, GIS Specialist/Enforcement Officer La Crosse County Zoning, Planning and Land Information Department 400 4^th ST N – Room 3170 La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 2nd day of January, 2008 on a petition to terminate Conditional Use Permit No. 566 issued to Robert P. and Patricia R. Manke, W1097 Manke-Hesselberg Road, and passed by the County Board on October 18, 2001 to operate a sand pit that is less than one acre in size and to strip and sell black dirt from a pond maintenance project.  Reason for terminating – both uses have been discontinued for a period exceeding 12 months.  On land zoned Exclusive Agricultural District in the Town of Bangor and the Town of Burns on Land described as:  Part of the SW¼ of the Frac. NW¼ of Section 2, T 16 N, R 5 W being the North 300’ of the North 800’ of the West 200’, Town of Bangor; and, Part of the NW¼ of the SW¼ of Section 35, T 17 N, R 5 W beginning at the Southwest corner thereof, thence North along the West line 360’, thence southeasterly to a point on the South line 240’ East of the Southwest corner, thence West 240’ to the pob.  Town of Bangor and Town of Burns.  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:  Terminate.  By a vote of 6 in favor, 1 excused – Keil, the Committee recommended termination of Conditional Use Permit No. 566 based on both sites having been discontinued for a period exceeding 12 months.  The County Board took the following action this 17^th day of January, 2008:  Approved termination.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Meyer to approve the termination as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 650 TERMINATION NO. 6 FILED BY CHAD VANDENLANGENBERG, GIS SPECIALIST/ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TERMINATE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 650 ISSUED TO PAT SACIA, O/B/O GERALD AND ROBERTA SACIA TO OPERATE A SALES AND REPAIR SERVICE FOR ARCHERY EQUIPMENT IN A POLE SHED AT THEIR RESIDENCE

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by:  Chad Vandenlangenberg, GIS Specialist/Enforcement Officer La Crosse County Zoning, Planning and Land Information Department 400 4^th St N – Room 3170 La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 2nd day of January, 2008 on a petition to terminate Conditional Use Permit No. 650 issued to Pat Sacia, on behalf of Gerald and Roberta Sacia, N9699 State Road 108, Melrose WI 54642, and passed by the County Board on May 20, 2004 to operate a sales and repair service for bows and archery equipment in a 30-ft x 36-ft pole shed at their residence on land zoned Agricultural District “A” in the Town of Farmington.  Reason for terminating – the use has been discontinued for a period in excess of 12 consecutive months.  Land described as:  Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map No. 47 Volume 9 and part of Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 15 Volume 8 described in Tax Parcel 5-53-6.  Town of Farmington.  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:  Terminate.  By a vote of 6 in favor, 1 excused – Keil, the Committee recommended termination of Conditional Use Permit No. 650 based on the business being discontinued for a period in excess of 12 consecutive months.  The County Board took the following action this 17^th day of January, 2008:  Approved termination.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Meyer to approve the termination as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 730 TERMINATION NO. 7 FILED BY CHAD VANDENLANGENBERG, GIS SPECIALIST/ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TERMINATE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 730 ISSUED TO LARRY C.E. GILBERTSON TO RUN HOOPER AUTO SALES IN THE TOWN OF HOLLAND

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by:  Chad Vandenlangenberg, GIS Specialist/Enforcement Officer La Crosse County Zoning, Planning and Land Information Department 400 4^th ST N – Room 3170 La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 2nd day of January, 2008 on a petition to terminate Conditional Use Permit No. 730 issued to Larry C.E. Gilbertson, 107 Gaarder Rd W, Holmen WI  54636, and passed by the County Board on September 21, 2006 to run Hooper Auto Sales which includes the sale of cars, trucks, motorized campers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, garden tractors, ATV recreational vehicles and marine vehicles, together with one lighted 4-ft x 8-ft sign and one commander board at N7735 Amsterdam Prairie Road, Holmen WI 54636.  Reason for terminating – the Conditional Use has not continued in conformity with the conditions of the permit.  On land zoned Agricultural District “A” in the Town of Holland on land described as:  Part of the SW¼-SW¼ of Section 26, T 18 N, R 8 W as described in Tax Parcel 8-1129-5 in the 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:  Terminate.  By a vote of 5 in favor, 1 abstain – Hammes, 1 excused – Keil, the Committee recommended termination of Conditional Use Permit No. 730 based on the business not operating in conformity with conditions of the permit, namely the following two conditions:

10)    No burning of refuse of any kind allowed on property

11)    Only those employees with a valid dealer’s license to sell vehicles may do so.

The County Board took the following action this 17^th day of January, 2008:  Approved termination.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Meyer to approve the termination as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

ZONING ORDINANCE NO. Z177-1/08  RE:  PETITION NO. 1768 FILED BY DANIEL J. AND GRETCHEN TODRYK TO REZONE FROM EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF BURNS

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1768 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by:  Daniel J. and Gretchen Todryk W194 Davis Rd Bangor WI 54614 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of January 2008 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Burns.  Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 54 in Volume 10.  Town of Burns.  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 as Conditional Zoning.  By a vote of 6 in favor, 1 excused – Keil, the Committee recommended approval of the rezone to Agricultural District “A” as Conditional Zoning, subject to the recording of deed restrictions indicating the parcel can not be further subdivided.  (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 17^th day of January, 2008:  Approved the petition with amendments/conditions, becomes an ordinance, after recording conditions.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Gillett to approve as Conditional Zoning as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

RESOLUTION #88-1/08  RE:  APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHARTER - CONTRACT

WHEREAS, La Crosse County and nine other counties have studied the possibility of creating a non profit Corporation to be known as Mississippi Valley Health Services, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Corporation”); and, WHEREAS, the legal authority and goals of the Corporation are set forth in the attached “Intergovernmental Charter–Contract”; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Intergovernmental Charter-Contract, La Crosse County shall contract with the Corporation for the purposes of (1) leasing a portion of Lakeview Health Center to the Corporation and, (2) providing for the administration, maintenance and operation of the leased portion of Lakeview Health Center; and, WHEREAS, the goals of the Corporation as set forth in the Intergovernmental Charter-Contract are in accordance with the philosophy and public policy objectives of La Crosse County.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby approve the Intergovernmental Charter-Contract and authorizes the County Board Chair to sign such document after approval of Corporation Counsel.  FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that La Crosse County is authorized to enter into the necessary leases, contracts, or other supplemental agreements with the Corporation to lease, operate and maintain a portion of Lakeview Health Center described as the nursing home and facility for the developmentally disabled and offer other specialized services to the Corporation as may be developed.  FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair is authorized to sign any such leases, contracts or other supplemental agreements with the Corporation after approval by the Corporation Counsel.  FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the initial membership fee $5,000 shall be paid to the Corporation from the Human Services Department Budget and the Finance Department is authorized to make any such changes to carry out the intent of this resolution.

FISCAL NOTE:  Revenue in the amount of $250,000 from other counties has been included in the 2008 budget.  The initial membership fee of $5,000 shall be paid from the Human Services Budget as follows: Clinical Services – Mental Health Org. 9212, Inpatient Account #64046.

AGING AND LONG TERM CARE COMMITTEE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Motion by Plesha/Wood to approve.  Discussion ensued.  Lakeview Director Pam Semb responded to questions from the Board.  The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

RESOLUTION #89-1/08  RE:  PLEDGE OF FUTURE COUNTY FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF UW-LA CROSSE STADIUM PROJECT

WHEREAS, the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and the community have embarked on a fundraising campaign to raise sufficient funds for replacement of the current UW-L stadium because the existing facility has reached the end of it’s useful life; and WHEREAS, the stadium complex will become a multi-use structure with multiple benefits to the community including an increase in the number of events attracting travelers from outside the area who are expected to increase economic activity that will generate local sales tax revenue; and WHEREAS, the economic benefit in sales tax generation at the half-percent County sales tax to La Crosse County is estimated to be approximately $25,000 from maintaining current stadium events, plus the projected new uses as described by the La Crosse Convention and Visitors Bureau; and WHEREAS, the 2008 Budget includes a contribution of $25,000 designated from the Sales Tax reserve to support this purpose, with the intention that this amount would be an annual appropriation by La Crosse County for a total of ten years, however the current County Board cannot require future County Board’s to fulfill the ten year  commitment.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2006-2008 La Crosse County Board supports the UW-La Crosse stadium project and encourages future County Boards to include $25,000 each year in the annual budget from sales tax revenue through the 2017 budget.

FISCAL NOTE:  There is no additional impact to the 2008 budget.  Each future County Board will need to include this contribution within the next nine budgets to fulfill the County pledge.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Motion by T. Johnson/Gillett to approve.  Discussion ensued.  Motion by Geary/B. Pfaff to table the resolution failed on a roll call vote with 10 ayes and 20 nays with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.  Those voting nay to table were Plesha, Kapanke, Wood, Billings, Belzer, Richmond, Freedland, Medinger, Rauk, Gillett, J. Johnson, Ehrsam, Montgomery, Meyer, T. Johnson, Burke, Doyle, Hammes, Spiker and Fisher.  Discussion continued.  The motion to approve passed on a roll call vote with 19 ayes, 10 nays and 1 abstention - Geary with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.  Those voting nay on the resolution were Sebranek, Hampson, Belzer, Ebert, Montgomery, Bina, Schroeder, Berns, Hanson and B. Pfaff.

RESOLUTION #90-1/08  RE:  AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT WITH POTTER LAWSON / RIVER ARCHITECTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER (LEC) ADDITION PROJECT

WHEREAS,  Resolution 108-4/07 approved the services of Potter Lawson Architects & River Architects with a fixed fee of $126,000 for Phase I Pre-Design, Design, Pre-Construction; and, WHEREAS, the scope of the project originally described in the Request for Proposal in March 2007 was significantly expanded following the recommendations of the Carey Report in May 2007, including the need for increased jail programming space, improved sally-port, booking and assessment center, co-location of probation / parole, remodeling part of the existing jail for flexibility and segregation by mental health and gender needs, plus multi-year phasing up to 495 beds; and WHEREAS, these additional needs dramatically increased the size of the addition from a range of 75,000 to 100,000 square feet (with very limited remodeling) to a final approval of up to 143,900 square feet of new space, plus renovation of up to 12,700 square feet resulting in increased cost estimate of the project construction costs.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board approves a contract amendment for an additional $135,000.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chairman is hereby authorized to sign the contract amendment on behalf of La Crosse County.

FISCAL NOTE:  Per Resolution 108-4/07, funding for Phase I was provided for with $500,000 in Jail Assessments funds.  A portion of this funding has been used to pay for the Carey Report and a major portion of the original Phase I architectural costs.  The current balance of $245,703 is sufficient to cover the remaining Phase I costs and the additional architectural costs.

LEC CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Motion by T. Johnson/Hammes to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

RESOLUTION #91-1/08  RE:  APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PRE-ARRIVAL MEDICAL DISPATCH BETWEEN LA CROSSE COUNTY AND GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, INC.

WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Public Safety Communications Board (“the Communications Board”) has recognized the value of providing pre-arrival medical dispatch instruction services to callers who are in need of emergency services; and, WHEREAS, Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc., d/b/a Gundersen Lutheran Emergency Medical Services Communications Center (“Gundersen Lutheran”) is a licensed provider of Emergency Medical Dispatch (“EMD”); and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County and Gundersen Lutheran desire to enter into an agreement for Gundersen Lutheran to provide pre-arrival medical dispatch instruction services for the La Crosse County Public Safety Communications (“La Crosse County PSC”) formerly known as the La Crosse County Emergency Dispatch Center; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County PSC will receive emergency service requests and dispatch the appropriate first responder units pursuant to the request for service in accordance with its dispatch policies and procedures; and, WHEREAS, after dispatching the appropriate first responder units, La Crosse County PSC will connect the call to Gundersen Lutheran for pre-arrival medical dispatch instructions to be provided to the caller; and, WHEREAS, Gundersen Lutheran shall be responsible for providing its own resources, equipment, agents, employees and staff for the services provided under this agreement and the cost associated with these services shall be at the expense of Gundersen Lutheran; and, WHEREAS, Gundersen Lutheran’s medical communications operators who are providing services under this agreement shall be certified as emergency medical dispatchers and shall maintain such certification at the expense of Gundersen Lutheran; and, WHEREAS, the term of this agreement shall be for a period of one year and the agreement shall automatically renew for successive twelve month terms unless either party provides at least sixty days written notice to terminate prior to the end of the current term to the other party and the Communications Board.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby approve the agreement for pre-arrival medical dispatch instruction services between La Crosse County and Gundersen Lutheran.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair is authorized to sign the agreement for pre-arrival medical dispatch instruction services with Gundersen Lutheran after approval by the Corporation Counsel.

FISCAL NOTE:  The services provided by Gundersen Lutheran under this agreement shall be provided at no cost to La Crosse County. 

JUDICIARY AND LAW COMMITTEE

Motion by Burke/T. Johnson to approve.  Friendly amendment by Burke/T. Johnson to add “County” after “La Crosse” in paragraph 1 passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.  The motion to approve, as amended, passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Deer Donation Program

Supervisor L. Pfaff read the following statement:  On behalf of the Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims program committee I would like to thank the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors, the Health and Human Services Board along with Doug Mormann, Health Department Director, and Jerry Huber, Human Services Director, for making funds available in support of the Deer Donation program for 2007.  The basis of the program is to provide donated venison from local hunters to the local food pantries of La Crosse County.  In 2007, approximately 220 deer were donated which equates to almost 9,000 pounds of ground venison for limited resource families.  Again, thank you for your support of this program.

Requested Updates

Supervisor Ebert would like an update on the ambulance negotiations and Park Plaza.

ADJOURN

Motion by Hanson/Hammes to adjourn at 7:43 p.m. passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Maney, Keil, Schippers and Bilskemper and 1 absent – Gamroth.

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, January 17, 2008 and that it is the whole thereof IN WITNESS THEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE OFFICIAL SEAL THIS 22^nd DAY OF JANUARY 2008.