PROCEEDINGS OF THE BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OCTOBER 19, 2005

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1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OCTOBER 19, 2005 Pursuant to Section and 59.14, Wis. Stats., notice is hereby given to the public that the REGULAR meeting of the BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS was held on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 100 N. Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin. The following matters will be considered: Call to order. Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Opening Roll Call: Present: Van Den Heuvel, Graves, Nicholson, Theisen, Krueger, Haefs, Erickson, Kaye, Zima, Evans, Vander Leest, Johnson, Dantinne, Collins, Beyl, Backmann, Van Deurzen, Fleck, Clancy, Moynihan, Zabel, Scray, Hinz, Lund, Fewell Excused: Frohna Total Present: 25 Total Excused: 1 No Adoption of agenda. A motion was made by Supervisor Krueger and seconded by Supervisor Dantinne to adopt the agenda as amended. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. No Approval of minutes of County Board Meeting of September 21, 2005 A motion was made by Supervisor Lund and seconded by Supervisor Johnson to adopt the unofficial minutes of the September 21, 2005 meeting. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. No Announcements by Supervisors. Supervisor Nicholson invited all to the St. Philip s Parish Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, October 22, A Polka Mass will begin at 4:30, Spaghetti Dinner at 5:30 and Raffle and Silent Auction to follow.

2 Supervisor Krueger announced he will be attending the R.C.N.D. Conference at Elkhart Lake. The focus of the Conference is about renewable energy. The conference runs through Sunday and everyone is invited to attend. Supervisor Krueger added that you can get a daily pass if you choose to go only one day. No No Communications. None. Appointments by County Executive. (None) No. 6a -- Report by County Executive. County Executive Carol Kelso announced the 2006 Budget has been released. She is very pleased with the budget stating it is imperative to keep taxes down. We need to make up a $5 million dollar deficit and to do so, it meant looking at combining departments and services. In the last three years she has reduced the mil rate by 15%; saying her guideline was what 2005 taxes were. The Brown County tax bill will be the same for 2006 as they were for County Executive Kelso explained the graph which the Board members have before them, which explains how she had held the line (See attachment at end of minutes). Health care costs increased $5 million. Supervisor Evans asked County Executive Kelso if she has signed the architect RFP for the Mental Health Center. Executive Kelso explained the adolescent unit is in question. The County Board must review the Memorandum of Understanding. Supervisor Evans challenged the County Executive, saying that she said she would have it after the Budget. The budget is done and the County Board voted to go forward with the Mental Health Center. No. 6b -- Report by Board Chairman. Chairman Moynihan congratulated Supervisors Haefs and Evans on an undefeated softball season. Chairman Moynihan thanked Supervisors Kaye and Zima for the informative meeting that was set up at 6:00 p.m. prior to the County Board Meeting. Chairman Moynihan announced that after much reflecting, that he would not be seeking another term on the County Board. No No. 7a -- Other Reports. BROWN COUNTY TREASURER S FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST, 2005 A motion was made by Supervisor Lund and seconded by Supervisor Krueger to adopt the financial reports for the months of July and August Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. 2

3 BROWN COUNTY TREASURER S FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY Following is a statement of the County Treasurer of the Cash on Hand and in the General Account of the Brown County Treasurer as of JULY 31, Associated Bank $ 7,326, Wisconsin Development Fund 31, Sweep Account (Repurchase Agreements) 25,757, Deposits In Transit 3,820, Emergency Fund (34,346.71) Non-sufficient Fund Checks Redeposited (2.00) PBA Sweep Account (10,984.22) Wausau Benefit Sweep Account (384,533.94) E-Flex Sweep Account 0.00 Deposit Adjustment 0.00 Bank Error(s) 0.00 Total 36,507, Less Outstanding Checks (1,985,641.23) Other Reconcilable Items 0.00 Balance Per Cash Book $ 34,521, Following is a statement of the County Treasurer of the Working Capital reserves placed in time deposits in the designated public depositories within Brown County for the purpose of investments as of JULY 31, Year-to-Date Interest Received - Prior Month $ 1,300, Interest Received - Current Month 217, Year-to-Date Interest Received on Unrestricted Funds $ 1,518, Working Capital Reserves Invested 130,357, Restricted Investments 14,555, Total funds invested $144,912, I, Kerry M. Blaney, Brown County Treasurer, do hereby certify that the above statement of Cash on Hand and in the General Account as of JULY 31, 2005 and the statement of Investments for the month of JULY have been compared and examined, and found to be correct. Approved by: \s\ Carol Kelso, County Executive Date: 11/8/2005 3

4 BROWN COUNTY TREASURER S FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST Following is a statement of the County Treasurer of the Cash on Hand and in the General Account of the Brown County Treasurer as of AUGUST 31, Associated Bank $ 2,245, Wisconsin Development Fund 0.00 Sweep Account (Repurchase Agreements) (82,213.39) Deposits In Transit 177, Emergency Fund (24,500.88) Non-sufficient Fund Checks Redeposited (2.00) PBA Sweep Account ( ) Wausau Benefit Sweep Account (362,084.07) E-Flex Sweep Account 0.00 Deposit Adjustment 0.00 Bank Error(s) 0.00 Total 1,943, Less Outstanding Checks (866,099.68) Other Reconcilable Items 0.00 Balance Per Cash Book $ 1,077, Following is a statement of the County Treasurer of the Working Capital reserves placed in time deposits in the designated public depositories within Brown County for the purpose of investments as of AUGUST 31, Year-to-date Interest Received - Prior Month 1,518, Interest Received - Current Month 299, Year-to-Date Interest Received on Unrestricted Funds $ 1,817, Working Capital Reserves Invested 118,663, Restricted Investments 14,555, Total funds invested $ 133,219, I, Kerry M. Blaney, Brown County Treasurer, do hereby certify that the above statement of Cash on Hand and in the General Account as of AUGUST 31, 2005 and the statement of Investments for the month of AUGUST have been compared and examined, and found to be correct. Approved by: \s\ Carol Kelso, County Executive Date: 11/8/2005 4

5 No Standing Committee Reports. No. 8a -- REPORT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE OF OCTOBER 5, 2005 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Ladies and Gentlemen: The PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE met in regular session on October 5, 2005, and recommends the following motions: 1. Review minutes/reports of: a) Fire Investigation Task Force General Membership (9/1/05). b) FoxComm User Technical Committee (8/17/05). Receive & place on file items a-b. 2. Communication from Supervisor Collins re: Wisconsin Act 40. (Held from previous meeting.) Hold for one month. 3. Volunteers in Probation Monthly Statistics ending August 31, Receive & place on file. 4. Public Safety Communications - Request to apply for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMET) Grant. Approve. 5. Public Safety Communications - Discussion re: Inoperability of Radio Communications Study. a) Engineering Study/Time line. Request Jim Nickel draft a letter, to be signed by Chairman Kaye, to area municipalities, the Police & Fire Chiefs Associations, and the EMS system in support of moving forward with an engineering study regarding the inoperability of the radio communications system. b) Funding (Public Safety Dispatch Capital Projects Reserve Balance). Hold funding discussion until responses are received from the municipalities being asked for support. 6. Public Safety Communications - Director s Report. a) Request the director confirm the supervisory training of Tom Smith scheduled in the month of October. b) Receive & place on file. 7. Sheriff - Key Factor Report 2005 with Jail Average Daily Population by month and overtime by expenditures by division/session 2005 for September 2005 meeting including jail medical statistics. Receive & place on file. 8. Sheriff - Request for Budget Transfer (#05-53): Increase in Expenditures with Offsetting Increase in Revenue: Increase revenue & expense to receive and utilize Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds received by Green Bay and passed through to Brown County. Grant funds to be used to purchase two portable radios. Approve. 5

6 9. ** Sheriff - Communication from Supervisor Mary Scray re: Review of the details of how dollar amounts are determined for the communities for contracted services with the Sheriff s Dept. (Referred from September County Board.) Receive & place on file. 10. ** Sheriff - Response to Communication from Supervisor Mary Scray. Request Don Hein draft a graphic presentation using the Village of Howard. ** ITEMS #9 & #10 WERE REFERRED BACK TO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AS PER THE COUNTY BOARD ON 10/19/ Sheriff s report. Receive & place on file. 12. Closed Session: Pursuant to Sec (1) (c) considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation date of a public employee over which the Committee has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. (No Closed Session Held.) 13. Audit of bills. Approve audit of bills. A motion was made by Supervisor Clancy and seconded by Supervisor Kaye to adopt. Supervisor Scray requested Items #9 and #10 be taken separately. Voice vote taken on remainder of report. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. Item #9 -- Item #10 -- Sheriff Communication from Supervisor Mary Scray re: Review of the details of how dollar amounts are determined for the communities for contracted services with the Sheriff s Department. (Referred from September County Board.) COMMITTEE ACTION: Receive and place on file. Sheriff Response to Communication from Supervisor Scray. COMMITTEE ACTION: Request Don Hein draft a graphic presentation using the Village of Howard. Supervisor Scray said that due to some new information she has received on this item, she would like to refer this back to committee. A motion was made by Supervisor Scray and seconded by Supervisor Haefs to refer items #9 and #10 back to the Public Safety Committee. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. Approved by: \s\ Carol Kelso, County Executive Date: 11/8/2005 No. 8b -- REPORT OF THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Ladies and Gentlemen: 6

7 The PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE & LAND CONSERVATION SUB COMMITTEE met in regular session on September 28, 2005, and recommends the following motions. Land Conservation Subcommittee 1. Summer intern report Brandon Cramer. Receive & place on file. 2. Request for approval of Supplemental grant application to DATCP for $60,000 for nutrient management plan funding cost share for landowners in Approve. 3. Request for Budget Transfer (#05-48): Increase in Expenditures with Offsetting Increase in Revenue: Add $11,000 for Hunt for Hungry Program. Approve. 4. Request for approval of CREP Contract that increases the areas in Brown County eligible for CREP (Suamico, Pittsfield). Approve. 5. Regional Composting Initiative update. Receive & place on file. 6. Director s Report. No action. Planning, Development & Transportation Committee 1. Review minutes of: a) Planning Commission Board of Directors (8/3/05) b) Planning Commission Board of Directors Transportation Committee (7/26/05). c) Harbor Commission (8/1/05). d) Solid Waste Board (8/1/05). Receive & place on file items a-d. 2. Land Information Office/Register of Deeds - Request for $12,374 from Register of Deeds to assist in the filming, scanning and conversion of the old tract index books to a digital format. Approve. 3. Planning Commission - Resolution re: Authorizing an Application for a Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant for Economic Development from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Committee approved. See Resolutions, Ordinances October County Board. 4. Highway - Resolution re: Authorizing County Trunk Jurisdictional Revision to Huron Road, City of Green Bay. Committee approved. See Resolutions, Ordinances October County Board. 5. Highway - Commissioner s Report. No action. 6. Highway - Brown County funding on the construction of the new Claude-Allouez Bridge in the City of De Pere. Refer back to staff to determine the status of the 1932 fund, and for additional information regarding enhancements. 7. Highway - Communication from Supervisor Bernie Erickson re: Requesting local legislators not to support speed limits on U.S. highways to 75 mph. (Referred from September County Board.) That Highway Commissioner, Roger Kolb, draft a letter to the area legislators in opposition of any increase of the speed limit to 75 mph on area highways. 8. UW-Extension - Approve $1,000 donation from the University of Wisconsin-Extension Agricultural/Horticulture Team to determine the best time to plant cold season crops to extend their growing season in a hoop house. Approve. 7

8 9. UW-Extension - Approve $1,000 donation from Food Environment Education and Demonstration Sites (FEEDS) to determine the best time to plant cold season crops to extend their growing season in a hoop house. Approve. 10. UW-Extension - Approve $1,600 from the University of Wisconsin Extension Hispanic Labor Work Group to print and assemble a series of three manuals focusing on milk quality, calf management, and dairy cow reproduction. Approve. 11. UW-Extension - Approve $ donation from the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Assets Program for Operation Monarch, a series of educational workshops offered at Howe Elementary School in Green Bay. Approve. 12. UW-Extension - Request for Budget Transfer Increase in Expenditures with Offsetting Increase in Revenues as follows: Increase Youth Development Programming Expenditure Account # by $306 with offsetting increases in the Youth Development Program Revenue Account # These funds were received from the University of Wisconsin-Extension 4-H After School fund for Brown County UW-Extension After School 4-H staff to participate in training. Increase Youth Development Programming Expenditure Account # by $225 with offsetting increases in the Youth Development Program Revenue Account # These funds were received from the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation to fund the development of after school 4-H Curriculum lesson plans. Increase Printing Expenditure Account # by $335 and Supplies & Expense Expenditure Account # by $1331, with offsetting increase in UW- Extension Revenue Account # of $1,666. These funds were received from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services for a Diabetes Health Fund Grant to develop educational materials for youth diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Increase Supplies & Expense Expenditure Account # by $944 and Printing Expenditure Account # by $100, with offsetting increase in UW- Extension Revenue Account # of $1,044. These funds were received from the University of Wisconsin-Extension Eastern District Resource Management Funds to implement a family financial literacy program. Increase Supplies & Expense Expenditure Account # by $2,861 with an offsetting increases in UW-Extension Revenue Account # These funds were received from a University of Wisconsin-Extension Cross Divisional Grant to fund an oral history project focusing on immigration in Brown County. Approve. 13. Port/Solid Waste - Approval of the Revised Renard Isle Closure Plan. Accept the Foth & Van Dyke Closure Plan for Renard Isle with height design as stated, and forward to the County Board on October 19, Port/Solid Waste - Georgia Pacific Dock Wall Project: a) Grant Agreement. b) Quit Claim Deed. c) Dock Lease Agreement Approve a-c. 15. Port/Solid Waste - Non-Participating Recycling Responsible Unit Charge Approve. 8

9 16. Port/Solid waste - Household Hazardous Waste Grants a) 2006 Agricultural Clean Sweep b) 2006 HHW Grant. Approve. 17. Airport - Director s report. No action. 18. Closed Session: Pursuant to Sec (1) (c) considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation date of a public employee over which the Committee has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. a) Enter into closed session. b) Return to regular order of business. c) No action. 19. Audit of bills. Approve audit of bills. A motion was made by Supervisor Krueger and seconded by Supervisor Erickson to adopt. Supervisor Haefs requested item #13 be taken separately. A motion was made by Supervisor Haefs and seconded by Supervisor Zabel to adopt the remainder of the report. Voice vote taken on remainder of report. Chairman Moynihan abstained from Item #14a, #14b & #14c. Motion carried. Item #13 -- Port/Solid Waste Approval of the Revised Renard Isle Closure Plan. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept the Foth & Van Dyke Closure Plan for Renard Isle with height design as stated, and forward to the County Board on October 19, A motion was made by Supervisor Haefs and seconded by Supervisor Van Den Heuvel to suspend the rules to allow interested parties to address the Board. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. The following persons spoke against the approval of the Revised Renard Isle Closure Plan: 1. Rebecca Katers, 2484 Manitowoc Rd., Green Bay 2. William Acker, 3217 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay 3. Jerry Wiezbiskie, President, Nicolet Drive Neighborhood Association, 3093 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay 4. Kathy Lefebvre, 1731 E. Shore Circle, Green Bay 5. Kurt Anderson, 2942 Jack Pine Lane, Suamico 6. Jim Russ, 302 E. Allouez Avenue, Green Bay A motion was made by Supervisor Haefs and seconded by Supervisor Evans to return to the regular order of business. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. Supervisor Haefs asked Port/Solid Waste Director, Chuck Larscheid, to summarize the data. Mr. Larscheid introduced Harbor Commission Chair, Neil Mc Kloskey and asked him to explain how his Commission arrived at their decision. Mr. Mc Kloskey explained in detail the steps they took and the study that was done to arrive at their decision. He believes the proposed plan is one we can accept. We can now move on with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. After Department of Natural Resources approval it then goes to the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. 9

10 Mr. Larscheid stated that last March the County Board sent him out to gather information and details. (1) Firm up role of Corp of Engineers; and (2) In March, Corp of Engineers gave a report on how they will proceed. Mike Fulford, representing the U.S. Corp of Engineers, Detroit District, explained their commitment to bring this to a closure. Mr. Larscheid introduced Steve Laschisky and Steve Donahue of Foth & Van Dyke. Both explained, in detail, the background, including the years of planning, evaluation and criteria used in their evaluation. Discussion followed with the County Board asking questions of Foth & Van Dyke representatives. A motion was made by Supervisor Zima and seconded by Supervisor Clancy to suspend the rules to allow interested parties to address the Board. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. The following persons again addressed the Board, speaking against the approval of the Revised Renard Isle Closure Plan: 1. Rebecca Katers, 2484 Manitowoc Rd., Green Bay 2. William Acker, 3217 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay 3. Jerry Wiezbiskie, President, Nicolet Drive Neighborhood Association, 3093 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay 4. Kathy Lefebvre, 1731 E. Shore Circle, Green Bay 5. Kurt Anderson, 2942 Jack Pine Lane, Suamico 6. Jim Russ, 302 E. Allouez Avenue, Green Bay A motion was made by Supervisor Van Deurzen and seconded by Supervisor Beyl to return to the regular order of business. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Supervisor Lund and seconded by Supervisor Johnson to forward this plan to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for their review. Discussion followed on Supervisor Lund s motion. Supervisor Haefs and Supervisor Erickson asked Supervisor Lund to withdraw his motion. After further discussion Supervisor Lund withdrew his motion. A motion was made by Supervisor Hinz and seconded by Supervisor Zabel to adopt item #13 as presented. Roll Call #8b(1): Ayes: Graves, Theisen, Krueger, Haefs, Erickson, Kaye, Zima, Evans, Vander Leest, Johnson, Dantinne, Collins, Beyl, Backmann, Van Deurzen, Fleck, Clancy, Moynihan, Zabel, Scray, Hinz Nays: Van Den Heuvel, Nicholson, Lund, Fewell Excused: Frohna Total Ayes: 21 Total Nays: 4 Excused: 1 Motion carried. Approved by: \s\ Carol Kelso, County Executive Date: 11/8/

11 No. 8c -- REPORT OF HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE OF OCTOBER 12, 2005 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Ladies and Gentlemen: The HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE met in regular session (non-budget items) on October 12, 2005, and recommends the following motions: 1. Review minutes of: a) Aging Resource Center (8/26/05 & 9/23/05). b) Homeless Issues & Affordable Housing Subcommittee -- Unofficial Minutes (9/20/05). c) Veterans Recognition Sub Committee (9/13/05). d) Children with Disabilities Education Board (8/10/05). e) Community Options Program Planning Cmte (8/22/05 & 9/26/05). f) Community Options Program Appeals Cmte (8/22/05 & 9/26/05). g) Human Services Board (8/4/05), Receive & place on file items a-g. 2. Communication from Supervisor Lund re: Requesting the daily census at the Mental Health Center since July 1, (Referred from September County Board.) Receive & place on file. 3. Communication from Supervisor Fewell re: 2005 Brown County Human Services Budget. Receive & place on file. 4. Health Department - Update from Health Dept regarding Packerland odor issues. Receive & place on file. 5. Human Services Dept. - Request for Budget Transfer (#05-50): Increase in Expenditures with Offsetting Increase in Revenue: Add the Family Resource Center Grant Revenue received from the State along with the corresponding expenditures associated with the grant. (Aging/Disability Resource Center Grant - $291,859; Contracted Services - $46,535; Total - $338,394) Approve. 6. * Human Services Dept. request for Administration to explain the movement of employees from the Sophie Beaumont Building to the Mental Health Center and what the financial impact is. Receive & place on file. * ITEM #6 WAS REFERRED BACK TO HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE AS PER THE COUNTY BOARD ON 10/19/ ** Update as to signing by the County Executive for the Architectural & Engineering Firm that was approved by the selection committee to provide plans for a new Mental Health Center. To see the contract for the RFP for the architectural study for the Brown County Mental Health Center signed by October 19 th and that it be reported back to the County Board. Ayes: 7 (Fewell, Zabel, Zima, Van Deurzen, Hinz, Frohna, Evans); Nays: 0 (Motion Carried Unanimously. 11

12 ** ITEM #7 WAS AMENDED BY ADDING AND FURTHER THAT IF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE FAILS TO SIGN THE ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT BY NOVEMBER 1, 2005, THAT THE COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN SEEK LEGAL REMEDY TO ENFORCE THE SIGNING OF THE CONTRACT AS PER THE COUNTY BOARD ON 10/19/ Human Services Dept. - Resolution re: The County Board Intent to Modify Two (2) Management and Supervisory Positions of the Human Services Department, Division of Inpatient Services Changes in the Table of Organization. (Referred to Executive Committee November 7, 2005.) Committee Approved. See Resolutions, Ordinances November County Board. 9. Mental Health Center Admissions and Census. Receive & place on file. 10. HSD Staff Relocation Plan Information Summary. Receive & place on file. 11. Request for Budget Transfer (#05-51): Increase in Expenditures with Offsetting Increase in Revenue: The state changed the process for WIMCR & the advance was booked in 2004 revenue has always been one year behind for WIMCR. These funds were budgeted for 2005 revenue, therefore, these funds need to be booked against this year s revenue (Reserved Capital Unreserved & undesignated $472,149; Deficit Reduction $472,149.) (Deleted from agenda.) 12. Children s Long Term Care Redesign and Change in Human Services Department Table of Organization. (Referred to Executive Committee.) Committee approved. See Resolutions, Ordinances November County Board. 13. Contract Update (standing item requested by Chair Pat Evans). Receive & place on file. 14. Audit of the bills. Pay the bills. A motion was made by Supervisor Beyl and seconded by Supervisor Vander Leest to adopt. Supervisor Fewell requested item #6 be taken separately. Supervisor Evans requested item #7 be taken separately. Voice vote taken on remainder of report. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. Item #6 -- Human Services Department request for Administration to explain the movement of employees from the Sophie Beaumont Building to the Mental Health Center and what the financial impact is. COMMITTEE ACTION: Receive and place on file. Explaining why he took item #6 separately, Supervisor Fewell expressed concerns on what the impact will be when people must take a bus to downtown Green Bay, and change buses. He s not sure this is the correct way to serve outpatient services. He feels this is not right and not a smart move. After more discussion, a motion was made by Supervisor Fewell and seconded by Supervisor Clancy to refer item #6 back to Human Services Committee. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. 12

13 Item #7 -- Update as to signing by the County Executive for the Architectural & Engineering Firm that was approved by the selection committee to provide plans for a new Mental Health Center. COMMITTEE ACTION: To see the contract for the RFP for the architectural study for the Brown County Mental Health Center signed by October 19 th and that it be reported back to the County Board. Ayes: 7 (Fewell, Zabel, Zima, Van Deurzen, Hinz, Frohna, Evans); Nays: 0. Motion carried unanimously. Supervisor Evans updated the Supervisors regarding no signing by the County Executive to sign the RFP for the Architect Firm, expressing his concerns whether or not the contract for the RFP is going to get signed. He stated the County Executive is playing politics and dragging her feet. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Supervisor Zima and seconded by Supervisor Fleck regarding October Committee Action to amend by adding the following and further that if the County Executive fails to sign the architectural contract by November 1, 2005, that the County Board Chairman seek legal remedy to enforce the signing of the contract. After discussion on the motion, a vote was taken. Roll Call #8c(1): Ayes: Van Den Heuvel, Graves, Nicholson, Theisen, Krueger, Haefs, Erickson, Kaye, Zima, Evans, Johnson, Dantinne, Collins, Beyl, Backmann, Van Deurzen, Fleck, Clancy, Moynihan, Zabel, Scray, Hinz, Lund, Fewell Nays: Vander Leest Excused: Frohna Total Ayes: 24 Total Nays: 1 Excused: 1 Motion carried. Approved by: \s\ Carol Kelso, County Executive ** Date: 11/8/2005 ** REFUSED TO SIGN ITEM #7 PURSUANT TO SECTION 59.17, STATS. No. 8d -- REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF OCTOBER 10, 2005 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Ladies and Gentlemen: The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE met in regular session on October 10, 2005 and recommends the following motions: 1. County Executive report. (No report.) 2. Internal Auditor Report. a) Audit Plan for Approve. 3. Legislative Subcommittee Report. a) Legislative Services in Waukesha County. 13

14 Receive & place on file. 4. Communication from Supervisor Fewell re: Human Resources posting of positions. (Previous meeting: Refer back to staff for the next meeting.) Refer to staff to develop a policy on internal/external posting of all County positions and report back. 5. Communication from Supervisor Fewell re: Protected Health Care Information. (Referred from September County Board.) Refer to Sheriff s Department for investigation. Ayes: 4 (Kaye, Moynihan, Jr., Evans, Lund); Nays: 3 (Dantinne, Vander Leest, Haefs). Motion Carried. 6. Communication from Supervisor Collins re: Requesting a closed session for the purpose of examining the activities of our Corporation Counsel and/or Outside Legal Assistance requested by Brown County. (Referred from September County Board.) Receive & place on file. 7. Communication from Supervisor Graves re: Review all revenues and expenditures for all state and federal dollars for housing assistance in Brown County. (Referred from September County Board.) Hold for one month. 8. Communication from Supervisor Erickson re: Requesting a letter be sent to Madison and our local legislators requesting an investigation into possible gasoline price gouging in the Green Bay area. (Referred from September County Board.) Receive & place on file. 9. Communication from Supervisor Moynihan, Jr., re: Requesting that all language referring to the Director of Administration in 3.23 of the Brown County Code be removed. (Referred from September County Board.) Approve. 10. Communication from Supervisor Lund re: Request for Closed Session in Administration Committee for October 5, Receive & place on file. 11. Sample Resolution Aiding Hurricane Katrina Victims (from Mark D. O Connell, Executive Director, WCA.) Receive & place on file. 12. Closed Session: For the purpose of deliberating whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute (1) (e). In the alternative, the Executive Committee is meeting for the purpose of collective bargaining and is not subject to the Wisconsin open meetings law pursuant to (1) of the Wisconsin State Statutes, and also for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for Brown County as to legal advice concerning strategy as to litigation pending pursuant to sec (1)(g) of the Wisconsin State Statutes. (No Closed Session held.) A motion was made by Supervisor Kaye and seconded by Supervisor Fleck to adopt. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. Approved by: \s\ Carol Kelso, County Executive ** Date: 11/8/2005 ** REFUSED TO SIGN ITEM #5 PURSUANT TO SECTION 59.17, STATS. No. 8e -- REPORT OF EDUCATION AND RECREATION COMMITTEE OF OCTOBER 6, 2005 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 14

15 Ladies and Gentlemen: The EDUCATION & RECREATION COMMITTEE met in regular session on October 6, 2005 and recommends the following: 1. Review minutes of: a) Library Board (8/18/05). b) Museum Governing Board (8/2/05). Receive & place on file items a-b. 2. Arena/Expo Centre Resch Centre - Event Attendance (July & August 2005). Receive & place on file. 3. Arena/Expo Centre Resch Centre - Discussion of Veterans Memorial Complex Lease Agreement (informational only). Receive & place on file. 4. Museum - Attendance & Admissions (July & August 2005). Receive & place on file. 5. Museum Strategic Planning Report. Hold until December. 6. Museum - Communication from Supervisor Steve Fewell re: Requesting the Director of the Neville Public Museum explores and makes a recommendation on an appropriate way to maintain the Cultural Assets of the Brown County Library. (Referred from August County Board.) Receive & place on file. 7. Museum - Director s report. Receive & place on file. 8. Golf Course - Daily Financial Report (September 18, 2005). Receive & place on file. 9. Golf Course - Superintendent s report. Receive & place on file. 10. Library - Communication from Supervisor Steve Fewell re: Requesting review of the Brown County Library s participation in the Brown County Asset Maintenance Fund. (Referred from August County Board.) Clarify that the Library Board does have the right to participate in the Asset Maintenance Fund. 11. Library - Communication from Supervisor Pat Collins re: Requesting the committee decide now on what drastic steps the Library should take in the budget process. (Referred from August County Board.) Receive & place on file. 12. Library - Communication from Christine Whitton re: Possibility of a library store working in cooperation with the Brown County Library to discuss a Used Book Store. Have Christine Whitton proceed in establishing a business plan and come back to the committee in early Library - Bid Approval (see attached) of Otis Elevator ($63,935) to replace the existing hydraulic plunger and cylinder at the Central Library, 515 Pine Street. Approve. 14. Library - Request for Budget Transfer: Interdepartmental Transfer (including contingency or general fund transfers): Transfer $13, from Libraries Capital Projects Fund to the Asset Maintenance fund to cover costs associated with the fire alarm system upgrade at the Central Library. Additional costs will be transferred from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundations Library Development Fund (through donations) at a later date. (From Administration Committee.) Approve. 15. Library - Director s report. Receive & place on file. 15

16 16. **Library - City of Green Bay Resolution re: Requesting Brown County to Continue Operation of the Southwest Branch Library. Receive & place on file. ** ITEM #16 WAS APPROVED AFTER ADDING THE FOLLOWING WORDS TO APPROVE SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF GREEN BAY AS PER THE COUNTY BOARD ON 10/19/ Zoo - Monthly Activity Report for August Receive & place on file. 18. Parks - Communication from Supervisor Van Den Heuvel re: Review the committee involved with the entertainment with the County Fair. (Referred from August County Board.) Receive & place on file. 19. Parks - Request for Budget Transfer (#05-41): Increase in Expenditures with offsetting Increase in Revenue: Leadership Green Bay has fund raised, constructed and donated a bathroom building on the Fox River State Trail at St. Francis Park. Construction of the facility was done with the intent of transferring the facility to Brown County Park Department. The County will now accept full responsibility for the control, maintenance and liability of the facility (value of building is $71,996). Approve. 20. Parks - Request for Budget Transfer (#05-40): Increase in Expenditures with offsetting Increase in Revenue: Brown County will receive a $5,000 grant from the WDNR to relocate a portion of the state funded snowmobile trail located at the Brown County Reforestation Camp. Existing trail needs to be re-routed to avoid conflict with new town road and housing development on north side of Reforestation Camp boundary. Approve. 21. Parks - Request for Budget Transfer (#05-54): Increase in Expenditures with Offsetting Increase in Revenue: the NEW Zoo has received a donation from the Howard Suamico Optimist Club to purchase two giraffe feeders ($2,805). Approve. 22. Parks - Request by Ashwaubenon Nordic Ski Club for a change in cancellation policy for future reservations. a) That if the Ashwaubenon Nordic Ski Club is not able to put on the function, to refund the entire deposit. No vote taken. (Request for Separation of Motion.) b) Refund the $250 for the February 18 th function if the snow conditions are of poor or worse conditions. Motion Carried Unanimously. c) Refund the $90 deposit for the Chalet if we cannot deliver the trail in fair conditions or better. Ayes: 2 (Graves, Theisen); Nays: 3: (Vander Leest, Johnson, Van Deurzen). Motion Failed. 23. Parks - Staff recommendation for use of horses on Fox River Trail extension. Postpone for one month until Mr. Koltz can appear at meeting. 24. Parks - Leasing of the Packer Hall of Fame Building. (Hold for one month.) 25. Parks - Director s report. Receive & place on file. 26. Audit of Bills. Approve the bills. A motion was made by Supervisor Johnson and seconded by Supervisor Vander Leest to adopt. Supervisor Evans requested item #16 be taken separately. Supervisor Theisen requested item #22c be taken separately. Voice vote taken. Remainder of report passed unanimously with no abstentions. 16

17 Item #16 -- Library City of Green Bay Resolution re: Requesting Brown County to continue operation of the Southwest Branch Library. COMMITTEE ACTION: Receive and place on file. Supervisor Evans explained why he took #16 separately. He wants to support the City of Green Bay s libraries as well as strengthen the Brown County Library System. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Supervisor Evans and seconded by Supervisor Kaye to adopt the above resolution after amending it by adding the following words to approve support of the City of Green Bay. Voice vote taken. Supervisor Scray voted nay. Motion carried. Item #22c - Parks Request by Ashwaubenon Nordic Ski Club for a change in cancellation policy for future reservations. COMMITTEE ACTION TO ITEM #C: Refund the $90 deposit for the Chalet if we cannot deliver the trail in fair conditions or better. Ayes: 2 (Graves, Theisen); Nays: 3 (Vander Leest, Johnson, Van Deurzen). Motion failed. Supervisor Theisen explained why this group is asking for a refund. They are a group of volunteers who work with community youths. He doesn t feel this is setting a precedent. A motion was made by Supervisor Theisen and seconded by Supervisor Graves to approve a refund of $ (Motion failed at committee level.) After discussion, voice vote was taken. Motion failed. Approved by: \s\ Carol Kelso, County Executive Date: 11/8/2005 No. 8f -- REPORT OF ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE OF OCTOBER 5, 2005 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Ladies and Gentlemen: The ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE met in regular session on October 5, 2005, and recommends the following motions: 1. Review minutes of: a. Affirmative Action Cmte (8/22/05). Approve. 2. Request from Supervisor Kaye re: Public Safety Dispatch Capital Projects Fund. Ask Board Council if these funds for the 2000 bond issue could have been used for the $100,000 bond study, account # and # Communication from Supervisor Fewell re: Protected Health Care Information. (Referred from September County Board.) Deleted from agenda. 4. Communication from Supervisor Fewell re: Review of legal fees. Receive & place on file. 17

18 5. Communication from Supervisor Andy Nicholson re: Request Brown County Board adopt a resolution calling for support of the Section 8 Housing Program with a mandate for shared responsibility throughout all county municipalities with equal distribution based on population. Refer to next month s meeting. 6. Treasurer - Financial Reports for the months of July & August Receive & place on file. 7. Human Resources - Monthly Committee Report (September 2005). Accept report. 8. Human Resources - Update from Human Resources regarding employees requesting appeals of Class & Comp study. Receive & place on file. 9. Dept of Administration Budget Transfer Log. Receive & place on file. 10. Dept of Administration - Request for Budget Transfer: Interdepartmental Transfer (including contingency or general fund transfers): Transfer $13, from Libraries Capital Projects Fund to the Asset Maintenance fund to cover costs associated with the fire alarm system upgrade at the Central Library. Additional costs will be transferred from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundations Library Development Fund (through donations) at a later date. (Tentative approval based on Education & Recreation Committee s approval Thursday, October 6, 2005.) Transfer the funds of $13, from the Library s Capital Projects Fund to the Asset Maintenance Fund. 11. Dept of Administration - Resolution re Initial Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of not to Exceed $5,150,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of Brown County, Wisconsin. (Presentation by Robert W. Baird & Co.) Committee approved Resolution. See Resolutions, Ordinances October County Board. 12. Closed Session: For the purpose of considering compensation data (vacation) of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, pursuant to Sec (1)(c), Wis. Stats. (No Closed Session held.) 13. Audit of bills. Approve the bills. A motion was made by Supervisor Lund and seconded by Supervisor Backmann to adopt. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. Approved by: \s\ Carol Kelso, County Executive Date: 11/8/2005 No Resolutions, Ordinances No. 9a -- INITIAL RESOLUTION REGARDING: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,150,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, given the current favorable interest rate market for tax-exempt obligations, the County Board of Brown County, Wisconsin deems it to be desirable and in the best interest 18

19 of the County to refinance certain maturities of the County s obligations identified below for the purpose of interest cost savings; and WHEREAS, counties are authorized by the provisions of Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes to refinance their outstanding obligations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of Brown County, Wisconsin, that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67, Wisconsin Statutes, not to exceed $5,150,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, to refinance certain maturities of the County s $7,955,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 1996 dated December 1, 1996 and $7,500,000 General Obligation County Jail Bonds dated May 1, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Administration (in consultation with the County s financial advisor, Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated) shall take appropriate actions to provide for the sale of said bonds and shall prepare or cause to be prepared an Official Statement pursuant to SEC Rule 15c2-12. Respectfully submitted, BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE A motion was made by Supervisor Zima and seconded by Supervisor Lund to adopt. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. Approved by: \s\ Carol Kelso, County Executive Date: 11/8/2005 No. 9b -- RESOLUTION REGARDING: AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A WISCONSIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FROM THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Ladies & Gentlemen: WHEREAS, Brown County participates in the Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant for Economic Development program; and WHEREAS, Federal monies are available under the Community Development Block Grant program, administered by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Commerce, for the purpose of economic development; and 19

20 WHEREAS, after public meeting and due consideration, the Planning, Development and Transportation Committee has recommended that an application be submitted to the State of Wisconsin for the following projects: Wilcox Steel, LLC. Loan is for $500,000 To provide working capital To create up to fifty-eight (58) full time positions Over $8.3 Million in new private investment; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Brown County Board of Supervisors to approve the preparation and filing of an application for the County to receive funds from this program; and WHEREAS, the Brown County Board of Supervisors has reviewed the need for the proposed project and the benefits to be gained there from. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Brown County Board of Supervisors does approve and authorize the preparation and filing of an application for the above-named project; and the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents on behalf of the County; and that authority is hereby granted to the Brown County Planning Department to take the necessary steps to prepare and file the appropriate application for funds under this program in accordance with this resolution. Respectfully submitted, PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE A motion was made by Supervisor Scray and seconded by Supervisor Dantinne to adopt. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. Approved by: \s\ Carol Kelso, County Executive Date: 11/8/2005 No. 9c -- RESOLUTION REGARDING: AUTHORIZING COUNTY TRUNK HIGHWAY JURISDICTIONAL REVISIONS TO HURON ROAD, CITY OF GREEN BAY TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE BROWN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, Section of the Wisconsin Statutes authorizes the County Board to make changes in the County Trunk Highway System if it deems that the public good is best served by doing so, and revisions to the Highway System can be made only with the consent of 20

21 the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and approval of the governing body of the city, village or town in which the proposed change is located; and WHEREAS, to encourage new business development in the I-43 Business Park, accommodate existing and future traffic from area business and residential growth, and for reasons of public safety, the City of Green Bay entered into a cooperative agreement with Brown County to equally cost-share the construction of a new 0.44-mile, 4-lane divided Huron Road, from CTH N/Humboldt Road to the STH 54/57 interchange; and a new 0.20-mile, 4-lane undivided Huron Road, from 500 feet south of Yeager Drive to the Green Bay City Limits: and WHEREAS, construction of the new north and south Huron Road extensions from STH 54/57 to CTH JJ/Eaton Road will be completed by the end of October 2005; and WHEREAS, it is in the public s interest that a 3.99-mile CTH EA, 4-lane urban minor arterial street connection be established, connecting STH Bay Settlement Road to CTH JJ/Eaton Road; and WHEREAS, it is in the public s interest that the City of Green Bay and Brown County exchange street maintenance jurisdiction in regards to the right-of-way s as contained in this resolution, and for the purposes of State Road Aid, the jurisdictional revisions be transferred, effective November 1, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following City of Green Bay street be transferred to Brown County as CTH EA, effective November 1, 2005: Huron Road, from East Mason Street to 500 South of Yeager Drive, 0.56 miles. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following new urban minor arterial streets be maintained by Brown County as CTH EA, effective November 1, 2005: New segment of Huron Road, from CTH N/Humboldt Road to the STH 54/57 Interchange ramps, 0.44 miles. New segment of Huron Road, from 500 South of Yeager Drive to the Green Bay City Limits, 0.20 miles. New segment of Huron Road, from the Green Bay City Limits to CTH JJ/Eaton Road, 0.50 miles BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect on November 1, 2005, upon receipt of appropriate notification from the City of Green Bay evidencing their concurrence with this resolution. Respectfully Submitted, PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 21

22 A motion was made by Supervisor Krueger and seconded by Supervisor Lund to adopt. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. Approved by: \s\ Carol Kelso, County Executive Date: 11/8/2005 No Such other matters as authorized by law. Late Communications. No. 10a -- From Supervisor Lund regarding: a letter from the Suamico Village Board dated October 17, 2005 in which it sates that there is concern among the board that they should not be charged the same amount for contract services from the Brown County Planning Department if the level of service they are to receive from this department is set to be cut in the 2006 Executive s budget. Refer to Planning, Development and Transportation Committee and Chuck Lamine, Director, Brown County Planning Department No. 10b -- From Supervisor Theisen regarding: request of Patty Payette and Judy Lehnert of the YWCA for funding for the YWCA s Teen Pregnancy Prevention and At-Risk Youth Intervention Services. Refer to Human Services Committee. No. 10c -- From Supervisor Theisen regarding: request that the information compiled by the Renard Isle End Use Committee be presented. Refer to Education and Recreation Committee. No. 10d -- From Supervisor Van Den Heuvel regarding: to have Nicolet Drive impose a no passing zone within the city limits of Green Bay. I request the County to work with the City of this issue. Refer to Planning, Development and Transportation Committee. No. 10e -- From Supervisor Erickson regarding: requesting that Brown County once again obtain membership to the National Association of Counties (NACo). Refer to Executive Committee. No. 10f -- From Chairman Vander Leest regarding: to make the following changes to the Brown County Golf Course for 2006: Create a starter/ranger position to cover the 1 st /10 th tee to keep play moving Construct signage for the 1 st and 10 th tee detailing how to speed up the pace of play Request to freeze the 9/18 hole county resident fees for 2006 and to lower the out of county rate to $2.50 above the 9 hole county rate and $5.00 above the 18 hole county rate 22

23 Increase golf outings in slow play periods April to May and September to October to increase revenue Authorize the golf course superintendent to temporarily lower county and out-of-county rates when the course opens in the spring, if winter cause poor playing conditions Refer to Education and Recreation Committee. No. 10g -- From Supervisor Zabel regarding: a request to have an update and brief presentation by Baylake Regional Planning, Emergency Planning and Brown County Planning, regarding the current status and future outlook on the All Hazard Mitigation Plan currently being prepared for Brown County. Refer to Planning, Development and Transportation Committee. No Bills over $10,000 for period ending October 3, 2005 A motion was made by Supervisor Lund and seconded by Supervisor Beyl to approve paying the bills for period ending October 3, Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. No Present: Excused: Closing Roll Call: Van Den Heuvel, Graves, Nicholson, Theisen, Krueger, Haefs, Erickson, Kaye, Zima, Evans, Vander Leest, Johnson, Dantinne, Collins, Beyl, Backmann, Fleck, Van Deurzen, Clancy, Moynihan, Zabel, Scray, Hinz, Lund, Fewell Frohna Total Present: 25 Total Excused: 1 No ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2005, AT 9:00 A.M., AND IF NECESSARY, RECONVENE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M., LEGISLATIVE ROOM 203, 100 N. JEFFERSON STREET, GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN. A motion was made by Supervisor Lund and seconded by Supervisor Scray to adjourn to the above date and time. Voice vote taken. Motion carried unanimously with no abstentions. \s\ DARLENE K. MARCELLE Brown County Clerk 23