WASHINGTON COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Courthouse Government Center September 28, 2015

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1 WASHINGTON COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Courthouse Government Center September 28, 2015 West Bend WI 9:00 a.m. Present: Herbert Tennies, Rick Gundrum, Joseph Gonnering, Donald Kriefall, and Mark McCune. Also Present: County Administrator Joshua Schoemann, County Attorney Kim Nass, County Clerk Brenda Jaszewski, Assistant to the County Administrator Jamie Ludovic, Clubhouse Supervisor Craig Czerniejewski, Finance Director Margie Hamers, Sheriff Dale Schmidt, Supervisor Dennis Myers, Supervisor Peter Sorce, and Chief Deputy County Clerk Linda Doro. Chairperson Tennies called the meeting to order and read the affidavit of posting. MINUTES Moved by Mr. Kriefall, seconded by Mr. Gundrum to approve the minutes of August 17, 2015, as presented. Motion carried. RESOLUTION: TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND - GRANT TO SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES, INC. Moved by Mr. McCune, seconded Mr. Gundrum to approve the resolution authorizing a transfer from the General Fund in the amount of not more than $120,000, for a grant to Senior Citizens Activities, Inc., and forward to the Finance Committee and County Board. Motion carried. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN POLICY Mr. Schoemann presented a draft employee bonus plan and policy. The policy and plan would provide two bonus options for employees; an annual option, as well as a spot option. It was recommended that the spot bonus option be separated from the annual option and be administered by the Administrative Service Committee. The Committee opposed the annual option if based on achievement without measurable cost savings. It was determined that a joint meeting between the Administrative Services Committee and Executive Committee should be scheduled to discuss the bonus plan ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET AMENDMENT Mr. Schoemann provided an amended 2016 Administration department budget adding a contingency expense account in the amount of $50,000, for the Employee Bonus Plan program. It was noted that the 2015 remaining balance of the Consulting Services account will be nonlapsed to Moved by Mr. McCune, seconded by Mr. Kriefall to approve the amended 2016 Administration budget, for a total net levy of $396,693, and forward to the Finance Committee. Motion carried.

2 Executive Committee September 28, 2015 Page 2 of STRATEGIC PLANNING RESULTS Mr. Schoemann and the Committee discussed the strategic planning key results. Moved by Mr. Tennies, seconded by Mr. McCune to add libraries under the Recreation and Leisure Opportunities section of the Strategic Planning Results. Motion carried. Moved by Mr. McCune, seconded by Mr. Kriefall to adopt the proposed Washington County Strategic Results as amended with the inclusion of libraries under the Recreation and Leisure Opportunities section of the Strategic Planning Results. Motion carried with Mr. Gonnering voting no. REPORTS Marsh Country Health Alliance Appointment Chairperson Tennies reported he is recommending the appointment of Kristine Deiss to the Marsh Country Health Alliance, and will forward the appointment to the County Board. Wisconsin Counties Association Annual Convention Mr. Tennies and other members reported on the Wisconsin Counties Association Annual Convention held on September 20-22, Recodification Update Ms. Nass reported she has meet with most of the departments regarding the recodification process, and will be initiating a redraft of the County Code starting with Chapter 23. The meeting recessed at 10:20 a.m. and reconvened at 10:27 a.m. Fair Park Stage Update Mr. Schoemann announced that West Bend Mutual has generously pledged a substantial contribution to cover the entire estimated cost of constructing a new main stage at the Washington County Fair Park. It was recommended that the Executive and Education and Culture Committees meet jointly in November, to discuss the budget, scope, and design of this project. Health Department Merger Update No report. WASHINGTON COUNTY GOLF COURSE FINANCIAL CONDITION Ms. Hamers provided an update on the financial condition of the Washington County Golf Course, and noted that at this time, it is anticipated to pay off the remaining debt in NEXT TENTATIVE MEETING DATE The Executive Committee is tentatively scheduled to meet on Monday, October 26, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.

3 Executive Committee September 28, 2015 Page 3 of CLOSED SESSION Mr. Tennies stated he would entertain a motion to Convene in Closed Session Pursuant to 19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats., considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, specifically; "County Administrator Contract". Moved by Mr. Gonnering, seconded by Mr. Gundrum to convene in Closed Session at 10:53 a.m. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. OPEN SESSION Moved by Mr. Gundrum, seconded by Mr. Kriefall to return to Open Session at 11:50 a.m. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION There was no discussion and no action taken. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Mr. Kriefall, seconded by Mr. Gundrum to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 a.m. Motion carried. Brenda J. Jaszewski, County Clerk

4 Planning, Conservation and Parks Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 26, 2015

5 Golf Revenues 2015 January February March April May June July August 2015 $140 $3,426 $7,391 $71,928 $158,493 $228,300 $248,001 $245,781

6 Golf Course Financial Highlights Most record high revenue months have occurred since The WCGC is scheduled to pay off the remaining loan in March The DuPont settlement award is included in the WCGC strong cash position.

7 WCGC Future Increased excitement about golf in WI. WCGC has expanded youth, women s and senior golf. US Open event at Erin Hills in 2017 will bring additional play to the area. Continually reinvesting in equipment, facilities and course (carts, windows, seal coating etc.)

8 WCGC Financial Future The County s course will be debt free after March Anticipated $400, annual revenues over operating expenses. Capital expenditures will be self-funded at approx $200, per year. Parks levy reduction of approx $200, in future years.

9 Boat Launch Revenues Boat launch revenues amount to approx $20, $25, annually. Ackerman s Grove generates 2-3 times the revenue in launch fees as Henschke Hillside was a solid year for launches until the closure of HHLA. The records indicate an uptick in launches at Ackerman s Grove during the closure.

10 Boat Launch Revenues July 2015 was a record month (548) in daily launches at Ackerman s Grove. Annual passes only ave 56 at Ack and 23 at HHLA. Washington County received a $20, grant from the WIDNR to assist with Starry Stonewort. Total DASH cost was $21, Silver Lake Protection District committed to $4, cash match and $1,000 CBCW.

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13 WASHINGTON COUNTY, WISCONSIN Date of enactment: Date of publication: 2015 RESOLUTION 58 Adoption of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Southeastern Wisconsin: WHEREAS, the Milwaukee 7 (M7), the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), and the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Economic Partnership (REP) worked together in 2014 and 2015 to develop a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Southeastern Wisconsin Region, which includes the Counties of Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha; and WHEREAS, the CEDS recommends that economic development efforts focus on strengthening the Region s economy through business exports, workforce development, innovation and entrepreneurship, economic place-making, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced public-private and interagency cooperation; identifies key cluster industries believed to have the best potential for economic growth, expansion, and attraction in Southeastern Wisconsin; and includes an action plan and proposed economic development projects in the Region; and WHEREAS, in addition to setting forth a strategy for economic growth in the Region, the CEDS is intended to meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Commerce - Economic Development Administration (EDA) for such work, thereby buttressing efforts to secure Federal funding for projects in the seven-county Region that have a particular focus and impact on economic development, particularly projects that will benefit economically distressed areas; and WHEREAS, following adoption of the CEDS by the seven County Boards in the Region, SEWRPC would request designation of the Region as an Economic Development District by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Economic Development Washington County (EDWC) has recommended that the County Board adopt the CEDS; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Washington County Board of Supervisors that this Board supports the regional economic development strategy set forth in the CEDS and hereby adopts the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Southeastern Wisconsin for the period 2015 through BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Washington County Board of Supervisors supports the formation of an Economic Development District for the Southeastern Wisconsin Region by SEWRPC, with assistance to be provided by the M7 and REP, which would align local, county, and regional economic development efforts to carry out the recommendations of the CEDS. Page 1 of 2

14 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR PASSAGE: Majority RESOLUTION SUMMARY: Resolution adopting the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and authorizing the formation of an Economic Development District for the Southeastern Wisconsin Region. APPROVED: Introduced by members of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE as filed with the County Clerk. Kimberly A. Nass, County Attorney Dated Herbert J. Tennies, Chairperson Considered Adopted Ayes Noes Absent Voice Vote (This resolution does not have a fiscal impact.) Page 2 of 2

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