It was moved by Bix, seconded by Lato to approve the minutes of the July 21, 2004 Session as published. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

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1 October 27, 2004 The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:04 a.m. by Chairman Jim Metz on Wednesday, October 27, 2004, in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Reverend Randal Jeppesen, Trinity Lutheran Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Mary Haider. Roll call was taken with all seventeen members present. The board was declared in session. It was moved by Bix, seconded by Lato to approve the minutes of the July 21, 2004 Session as published. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Zenner to accept the resignation of District 17 supervisor, Judith Nowak and approve the appointment of District 17 supervisor, David Krug. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Chairman Metz declared a recess of the County Board at 9:10 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Metz called the public hearing to order at 9:10 a.m. for the purpose of citizen participation in regards to the Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant for Economic Development (CDBG-ED) Program, Grant Contracts #ED FY (Phillips Plastics Corporation). John Stroschine, Northwest Regional Planning Commission Business Development Specialist, came before the Board to update them on the project. The County Board reconvened at 9:20 a.m. LETTERS TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY CLERK, FROM THE VILLAGE OF STETSONVILLE, VILLAGE OF RIB LAKE, VILLAGE OF GILMAN, TOWN OF WESTBORO, AND CITY OF MEDFORD, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FROM THE COUNTY LIBRARY TAX. It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Bix to approve the requests for library tax exemptions for A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Item : A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2005 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE

2 TAYLOR COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 2005 APPROVED EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE RESOURCES SALE OF EQUIPMENT $ 26,000 TAX LEVY - LOAN 60, ESTIMATED MACHINERY EARNINGS 310,000 TAX LEVY EQUIPMENT 129,000 TOTAL RESOURCES $525,000 EXPENDITURES LOAN REPAYMENT $ 60,000 GRADER 160,000 IT LOADER 100,000 TRACTORWITH BOOM MOWER 80,000 CHIPPER 30,000 CREW CAB 25,000 STEEL BUILDING 20,000 FENCE 30,000 BETTERMENTS AND UNANTICIPATED 20,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $525,000 It was moved by Lato, seconded by Beadles to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 9. Item : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDED COUNTY BRIDGE AID FOR 2004 EXPENSES RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Parent, seconded by Bix to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 10. Item : AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE SECTION 27.13(2)(c) CHAPTER 27, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE, REGARDING SPEED LIMITS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD CHAIR

3 It was moved by Southworth, seconded by Bix to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO Chairman Sweda requested to dispense with the reading of Item No Item : RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER 1.16 MILES OF STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY 194 TO TAYLOR COUNTY JURISDICTION. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Werner to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote was taken, seventeen voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 11. Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.20(3), DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS, SHERIFF S DEPARTMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, & JIM METZ, TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Bix, seconded by Seidl to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Item : RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF A RESOURCE AID PAYMENT RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: DAVE BIZER, DISTRICT 10 SUPERVISOR & LESTER LEWIS, DISTRICT 13 SUPERVISOR It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Bizer to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote was taken, seventeen voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 12.

4 Supervisor Lato requested to dispense with the reading of Item No Item : RESOLUTION TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHARTER FOR BI-COUNTY RECREATIONAL CORRIDOR COMMISSION CONTRACT RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE, BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE, & LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Bix, seconded by Lewis to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 13. Item : RESOLUTION DESIGNATING RECYCLING COORDINATOR AS REPRESENTATIVE TO FILE THE RECYCLING GRANTS TO RESPONSIBLE UNITS AND RECYCLING EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE GRANT APPLICATIONS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Lato to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 14. Item : RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A STATE GRANT APPLICATION BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AND THE SUBSEQUENT APPROPRIATION OF TAYLOR COUNTY FUNDS FOR A BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENT GRANT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Sweda to adopt the resolution as submitted. Larry Peterson addressed the board about current activity and the process of getting sites cleaned up and back on the tax roll. A roll call vote was taken, seventeen voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 15. Supervisor Sweda requested to dispense with the reading of Item No

5 Item : RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT AID RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: AIRPORT COMMITTEE It was moved by Bix, seconded by Albrecht to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote was taken, all seventeen voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 16. Item : AN ORDINANCE TO RENUMBER SECTION 3.04(12) TO 3.04(13), FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE POLICY, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Parent to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.075(5), HOLIDAYS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Lato, seconded by Beadles to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Item : AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE CHAPTER 23, COUNTY PROPERTY, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, FINANCE COMMITTEE, & JIM METZ, TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Bix, seconded by Seidl to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A

6 ORDINANCE NO Supervisor Lato requested to dispense with the reading of Item No Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2, COUNTY BOARD, CHAPTER 3, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, CHAPTER 7, COUNTY CLERK, AND CHAPTER 21, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER/ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Bix, seconded by Lato to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Supervisor Sweda requested to dispense with the reading of Item No Item : A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN ACCOUNTS AS NON-LAPSING FOR RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Parent to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 17. Supervisor Sweda requested to dispense with the reading of the Taylor County Forest Annual Work Plan for It was moved by Bix, seconded by Sweda to approve the Taylor County Forest Annual Work Plan for A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Seidl to recess as a County Board at 10:10 a.m. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. BUDGET HEARING It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Seidl to convene as a Budget Committee at 10:30 a.m. and appoint Finance Committee Chair Fred Parent to be the Budget Hearing Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

7 Supervisor Parent reviewed the debt service report and proposed budget summary. County Clerk Bruce Strama then proceeded with the reading of the 2005 year summarized budget. It was moved by Werner, seconded by Bix to increase Airport, Account No , by $22, for a total of $253, A roll call vote was taken, seventeen voting aye, the motion carried. It was moved by Hoffmann, seconded by Bizer to decrease Sheriff Administration, Account No , by $12, for a total of $1,640, A roll call vote was taken, four voting aye, (Hoffmann, Albrecht, Bizer, Lewis), twelve voting no (Parent, Seidl, Bix, Werner, Southworth, Zenner, Haider, Beadles, Lato, Sweda, Nowak, Metz), and one abstaining (Ziembo), the motion failed. It was moved by Bizer, seconded by Hoffmann to decrease Taylor County Special, Account No , by $4, for a total of $ A roll call vote was taken, three voting aye, (Hoffmann, Bizer, Haider), fourteen voting no, (Parent, Seidl, Bix, Werner, Southworth, Zenner, Albrecht, Ziembo, Lewis, Beadles, Lato, Sweda, Nowak, Metz), the motion failed. It was moved by Lato, seconded by Zenner to increase Agricultural Agent, Account No , by $16, for a total of $16, for the purpose of funding a ½ time Ag Agent. Dan Renzoni addressed the board. A roll call vote was taken, fourteen voting aye, (Parent, Seidl, Bix, Werner, Southworth, Zenner, Albrecht, Haider, Lewis, Beadles, Lato, Sweda, Nowak, Metz), three voting no (Hoffmann, Bizer, Ziembo), the motion carried. It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix, to add Forest Crop and Managed Forest Land Aid Due Districts, Account No , in the amount of $10, A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The budget hearing recessed at 11:50 a.m. Chairman Jim Metz called the Budget Committee back into session at 12:10 p.m.

8 It was moved by Bix, seconded by Sweda to present the 2005 budget, as amended, to the County Board with a levy of $8,075, A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Seidl to adjourn as a Budget Hearing and reconvene as a County Board. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Item : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2005 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR TAYLOR COUNTY AND TO APPROVE THE TAX LEVY TO BE APPORTIONED TO LOCAL DISTRICTS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix to adopt the resolution as submitted with a tax levy of $8,075,473 which is a 5.5% increase from the 2004 levy with a mill rate of $7.77 per $1,000 of equalized valuation, which is a 18 cent increase in mill rate from A roll call vote was taken; seventeen voting aye, the item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 18. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Bix to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Bruce P. Strama, Taylor County Clerk

9 July 21, 2004 The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Chairman Jim Metz on Wednesday, July 21, 2004, in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI. Roll call was taken by County Clerk Bruce Strama. Sixteen members present. Paul Hoffman was on an excused absence. A quorum being present, the Board was declared in session. The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Pastor Brian Wipf, First Baptist Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Al Beadles. It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix to approve the minutes of the April 20, 2004 Session as published. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Item : A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DON ALBERS FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Beadles to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 3. Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque to Don Albers, retired Deputy Emergency Management Director. Wal-Mart update was given by Sue Emmerich, Medford Area Chamber of Commerce. She distributed packets of information to the committee. Item : A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2004 ANNUAL BUDGET TO TRANSFER $10,000 FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE START-UP FUNDS FOR THE ALICE IN DAIRYLAND FINALS EVENT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN & FINANCE COMMITTEE A Report of Finance Committee regarding Item No : We, your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the item No recommend the same be accepted as amended to transfer $5,000 in 2004 and $5,000 in The 2005 amount to be budgeted. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE Brandl. Questions were answered by Doug Berends, Dave Lemke, Mike Weiland, and Larry

10 It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Zenner to approve the resolution and the Report of Committee, amending the resolution. A roll call vote was taken. Thirteen voting yes, three voting no, (Bizer, Haider, and Ziembo), one absent, (Hoffman), the item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 4. Item : A RESOLUTION REGARDING STATE AIDS (Shared Revenues) TO MUNICIPALITIES & COUNTIES WITH COUNTY FOREST LANDS RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Bix, seconded by Zenner to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 5. Item : A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF APPLICATION INTO FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM GOEBEL RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bizer to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 6. Supervisor Seidl requested Bill Breneman address the Board prior to the reading of Item Information and correspondence to the Emergency Management Director were given to the Board. John Fales, Patty Krug, Ron Bohn and Bob Pound were also available to answer questions for the Board. Item : A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COUNTY-WIDE CLASS B HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE & LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Bix to adopt the resolution as submitted. A motion was made by Sweda, seconded by Bix to amend the last paragraph of the resolution as follows, Resolved, that such team to be under the direct supervision of the Taylor County Emergency Management Director with operational control rendered by the Taylor County Local Emergency Planning Committee and under the budgetary control of the Taylor County Law Enforcement Committee. A roll call vote was taken to adopt the resolution as amended. Sixteen voting aye, one absent (Hoffman), the item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 7. Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 20.04, COMMISSIONERS OF CONDEMNATION, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE.

11 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Bix, seconded by Parent to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.08(1), LIMITED TERM EMPLOYEES, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Parent, seconded by Seidl to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Supervisor Lato requested to dispense with the reading of Item No Item : AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE SECTION 3.04(12), FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE POLICY, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Bix to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Item : AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE CHAPTER 23, COUNTY PROPERTY, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Bix to adopt the ordinance as submitted. It was then moved by Seidl, seconded by Bix to amend item (c) to become (2), item (d) to become (c), and item (e) to become (d). It was moved by Beadles, seconded by Southworth, to table the ordinance. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Supervisor Sweda requested to dispense reading of Item No Item : A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE

12 It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Lato to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 8. It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix to approve both the 2003 Human Services Annual Report and the 2003 Commission on Aging Annual Report. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Albrecht to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m. Bruce P. Strama, Taylor County Clerk

13 APRIL 20, 2004 The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Jim Metz on Tuesday, April 20, 2004, in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI. Roll call was taken by County Clerk Bruce Strama. Seventeen members present. None absent. A quorum being present, the Board was declared in session. CERTIFICATE OF DETERMINATION OF PERSONS ELECTED We do, therefore, determine and certify the following named persons having received the greatest number of votes for the respective office for which each was a candidate, are hereby declared to be elected to said offices, to wit: DISTRICT 1: DISTRICT 2: DISTRICT 3: DISTRICT 4: DISTRICT 5: DISTRICT 6: DISTRICT 7: DISTRICT 8: DISTRICT 9: DISTRICT 10: DISTRICT 11: DISTRICT 12: DISTRICT 13: DISTRICT 14: DISTRICT 15: DISTRICT 16: DISTRICT 17: Fred Parent James G. Seidl Mary K. Bix Jim Metz John Werner III Paul T. Hoffmann George Southworth Charles Zenner Diane J. Albrecht Dave Bizer Mary Haider Larry Ziembo Lester Lewis Allen Beadles Wayne Lato Joe Sweda Judy Nowak WITNESS our hands at the office of the Taylor County Clerk, at Medford, Wisconsin, in said county this 9 th day of April, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Four.

14 BOARD OF CANVASSERS: Bruce Strama, County Clerk; Alvin W. Sova, Democrat, Steven J. Bauer, Republican County Board members were sworn in by Judge Gary Carlson and acknowledged their oaths of office. The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Father Gerard Willger, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Lester Lewis. It was moved by Bix, seconded by Lato to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2004 Session as published. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Chairman Metz presented plaques to George Dums and Rod Adams, retirees of the Taylor County Board. The Rules of the Board, Chapter 2 of the Taylor County Code, were then acted on. It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Lewis to amend Section 2.01 Sessions to read The hour for each meeting of the Board shall be 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise ordered by the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was then moved by Seidl, seconded by Bix to amend Section 2.08(10) Library Board to read Library Board to be comprised of seven (7) members; one (1) County Board supervisor and six (6) lay persons, as required under the provisions of Chapter 43.57(4)(c), Wisconsin Statutes. Board membership shall include one (1) school district representative of a school district located in whole or in part in the county. In addition, there shall be one (1) member representing each of the municipal library boards in the county and persons residing in municipalities not served by libraries. A member may represent more than one of the designated interests. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Bix, seconded by Lato to amend Section 2.08 Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules (1)(a) to read The County Clerk shall be a member, ex-officio, of this committee. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Bix, seconded by Lewis to amend Section 2.08 Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules (3)(g) to read The Committee shall purchase or lease such motor vehicles as the department may require, within the budget limits set by the County Board. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Bix, seconded by Hoffmann to amend Section 2.08 Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules (9)(a) to read The committee may establish a program of home nursing care and may set fees for such services. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Zenner to amend 2.08 Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules (9) Board of Health and (12) Human Services Board to add Chair and Vice-chair must be members of the Taylor County Board of Supervisors. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Seidl to approve the Rules of the Board, Chapter 2 of the Taylor County Code, as amended. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Tom Toepfer and Brad Ruesch were appointed as ballot clerks.

15 The first order of business was the election of the County Board Chair. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR NOMINATIONS: Jim Seidl, Jim Metz, John Werner Supervisor Werner declined the nomination. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR ELECTION: Metz 11; Seidl 6 Supervisor Metz was declared the County Board Chair. 1 ST VICE CHAIR NOMINATIONS: Fred Parent, Wayne Lato, Joe Sweda, Jim Seidl Supervisor Lato declined the nomination. 1 ST VICE CHAIR ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Parent 3; Sweda 8; Seidl 6 Supervisor Parent declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Sweda 10, Seidl 7 Supervisor Sweda was declared the 1 st Vice Chair. 2 ND VICE CHAIR NOMINATIONS: Wayne Lato, Fred Parent, Jim Seidl, Allen Beadles, Lester Lewis 2 ND VICE CHAIR ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Parent 2, Lewis 2, Beadles 4, Seidl 5, Lato 4 Supervisor Parent declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Lewis 2, Beadles 5, Seidl 6, Lato 4 Supervisor Lewis declined the nomination. 3 RD BALLOT: Beadles 6, Seidl 7, Lato 4 Supervisor Lato declined the nomination. 4 TH BALLOT: Beadles 10, Seidl 7 Supervisor Beadles was declared the 2 nd Vice Chair.

16 1 ST MEMBER & CHAIR OF HIGHWAY COMM. NOMINATIONS: Allen Beadles, Wayne Lato, John Werner, Chuck Zenner, Paul Hoffmann, Jim Seidl, Dave Bizer Supervisors Zenner, Werner, Hoffmann, and Bizer declined the nomination. 1 ST MEMBER & CHAIR OF HIGHWAY COMM. ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Beadles, Lato, Seidl 1 st Ballot reballoted due to incorrectly marked ballots. No election results were recorded. Supervisor Seidl declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Beadles 6, Lato 11 Supervisor Lato was declared the 1 st Member & Chair of the Highway Committee 2 ND MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. NOMINATIONS: Allen Beadles, Jim Seidl, Joe Sweda, Dave Bizer, John Werner, Chuck Zenner 2 ND MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Beadles 6, Seidl 0, Sweda 4, Bizer 2, Werner 3, Zenner 2 Supervisors Werner, Zenner and Seidl declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Beadles 9, Sweda 3, Bizer 4, Seidl - 1 Supervisor Beadles was declared the 2 nd Member of the Highway Committee. 3 RD MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. NOMINATIONS: Dave Bizer, Joe Sweda, Jim Seidl, George Southworth, John Werner 3 RD MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Bizer 2, Sweda 6, Seidl 2, Southworth 3, Werner 4 Supervisor Seidl declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Bizer 1, Sweda 9, Southworth 4, Werner - 3 Supervisor Sweda was declared the 3 rd Member of the Highway Committee. 4 TH MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. NOMINATIONS: John Werner, Lester Lewis, George Southworth, Dave Bizer, Larry Ziembo

17 Supervisor Lewis declined the nomination. 4 TH MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Werner 6, Southworth 7, Bizer 3, Ziembo 1 2 ND BALLOT: Werner 6, Southworth 8, Bizer 3, Ziembo 0 Supervisors Ziembo and Bizer declined the nomination. 3 RD BALLOT: Werner 8, Southworth 9 Supervisor Southworth was declared the 4 th Member of the Highway Committee. 5 TH MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. NOMINATIONS: Dave Bizer, John Werner, Larry Ziembo 5 TH MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. ELECTION: Bizer 5, Werner 12, Ziembo - 0 Supervisor Werner was declared the 5 th Member of the Highway Committee. 1 ST MEMBER & CHAIR OF EXT. & LC COMM. NOMINATIONS: Wayne Lato, Chuck Zenner, Lester Lewis, Mary Bix Supervisors Bix and Lewis declined the nomination. 1 ST MEMBER & CHAIR OF EXT. & LC COMM. ELECTION: Lato 6; Zenner 11 Supervisor Zenner was declared the 1 st Member and Chair of Extension and Land Conservation Committee. 2 ND MEMBER OF EXT. & LC COMM. NOMINATIONS: Dave Bizer, Wayne Lato, Larry Ziembo, Lester Lewis 2 ND MEMBER OF EXT. & LC COMM. ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Bizer 6, Lato 7, Ziembo 1, Lewis 3 Supervisors Lewis and Ziembo declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Bizer 9, Lato 8 Supervisor Bizer was declared the 2 nd Conservation Committee. Member of the Extension and Land

18 3 RD MEMBER OF EXT. & LC COMM. NOMINATIONS: Larry Ziembo, Wayne Lato, Paul Hoffmann, Judy Nowak, Lester Lewis, John Werner Supervisor Lewis declined the nomination. 3 RD MEMBER OF EXT. & LC COMM. ELECTIONS: 1 ST BALLOT: Ziembo 4, Lato 8, Hoffmann 1, Nowak 3, Werner 1 Supervisors Werner and Hoffmann declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Ziembo 5, Lato 8, Nowak 4 Supervisor Nowak declined the nomination. 3 RD BALLOT: Ziembo 7, Lato 10 Supervisor Lato was declared the 3 rd Member of Extension and Land Conservation Committee. Chairman Metz appointed the following members to the Committee on Committees and Rules: Jim Metz, Chair; Joe Sweda; Wayne Lato; Diane Albrecht; John Werner III; Fred Parent. Chairman Metz appointed the following members to the Finance Committee: Fred Parent, Chair; Joe Sweda, Jim Seidl, Chuck Zenner, and Allen Beadles. Chairman Metz declared a recess from 10:20 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. to allow the Committee on Committees and Rules to meet to make recommendations to the standing committees. LETTER OF CORRESPONDENCE TO JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN FROM RALPH COLLISON-R/W AGENT FOR TDS TELECOM REQUESTING RECOGNITION OF REAL PROPERTY LISTER S OFFICE STAFF AND THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE STAFF FOR GREAT SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF TAYLOR COUNTY. Copies of the letter will be placed in the personnel files. Item : RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING KATHLEEN PERNSTEINER FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN It was moved by Bix, seconded by Lato to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 1. Item : RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF COMPANY A, 724 TH BATTALION. ENGINEER

19 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Southworth to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 2. Discussion took place on the proposed resolution authorizing the establishment of a Countywide Class B Hazardous Material Incident Response Team. Supervisor Seidl requested permission for Bill Breneman to address the Board. It was moved by Bix, seconded by Seidl, to approve the 2003 Veterans Service Office and Commission Annual Reports. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The reports will be placed on file. It was moved by Lato, seconded by Beadles to approve the Committee on Committees and Rules recommendations to the standing committees. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The committee appointments are as follows: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Fred Parent, Chair; Wayne Lato; Lester Lewis; James Seidl; Joe Sweda LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES: Joe Sweda, Chair; Fred Parent; James G. Seidl; Larry Ziembo; John Werner III BOARD OF HEALTH: Lester Lewis, Chair; Mary Bix; Paul Hoffmann; Mary Haider; Ed Stroinski; Pat Mertens; Frances Soper; Dr. Walther Meyer HUMAN SERVICES BOARD: James G. Seidl, Chair; Mary Bix; Dave Bizer; Chuck Zenner; Paul Hoffmann; Judy Nowak; Rose Madlon; Lindy Spencer; Vicky Duffy FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE: Chuck Zenner, Chair; Dave Bizer; Larry Ziembo; Mike Roiger ZONING COMMITTEE: John Werner III, Chair; George Southworth; Mary Haider SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE: John Werner III, Chair; George Southworth; Mary Haider; Edward Stroinski; Lawrence Ziembo; Barbara Kallenbach; Michael Wellner; Larry Peterson, ex officio; Arlen Albrecht, ex officio Nowak LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Allen Beadles, Chair; Lester Lewis; Judy BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE: Diane Albrecht, Chair; Mary Bix; Chuck Zenner; Bruce Strama, ex officio COMMISSION ON AGING: George Southworth, Chair; Diane Albrecht; Kay Heglund; Judy Troyk; Paula Dubiak; Genevieve Seeger; Mary Redman; Gerald Albers; Ben Yanko; Diane Niggemann, ex officio EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Mary Bix, Chair; Larry Ziembo; Judy Nowak COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE: Mary Bix, Chair; James G. Seidl; John Werner III; Carmen Thiede; Allen Poehnelt; Roxy Kahan, ex officio

20 AIRPORT COMMITTEE: John Werner III, Chair; Diane Albrecht; Fred Parent; Ron Bashor; Roger Emmerich HOUSING AUTHORITY: Charles Webster, Chair; Tammy Mann; George Southworth; Allen Beadles; Joe Tomandl; Barbara Schmitz TOURISM COMMITTEE: Allen Beadles, Chair; Diane Albrecht; Lester Lewis; Krist Punzel; Paul Webb; Vicky Wagner-Pritzl; Carol Mudgett; Arlen Albrecht, ex officio; Bruce Strama, ex officio RAILS-TO-TRAILS COMMISSION: John Werner III, Chair; Dave Lemke; Marvin Kuenne; Don Albers; Bob Meyer, alternate TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION: Tom Toepfer; Jack Kay; Dave Kahan; Greg Helegson, Dist. 6 Hwy Eng; Douglas Notbohm, Dist. 6 State Patrol; Dee Wells; Ron Bohn; Karl Kelz; Dorothy Falasky; James G. Seidl; Diane Niggemann; Dennis Johnson, DOT; John Fales; Michael Wellner; Bill Gebauer; Bruce Kinlen VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE: James G. Seidl, Chair; George Southworth; Fred Parent Behling VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION: Barry Anderson; Alton Seeger; Rev. Warren CEP REPRESENTATIVE: Allen Beadles; Paul Hoffmann, Alternate CO REP. TO NWRP COMMISSION: Allen Beadles; George Southworth, Alternate INDIANHEAD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY: Wayne Lato; Larry Ziembo, Alternate LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMM.: James G. Seidl, Chair; Don Albers; Larry Peterson; Dave Kahan; Mike Danen; Laurie Sacho; Patty Krug; Scott Lindow; Ron Bohn; Tom Toepfer; Mark Kind; Michael Schaefer; Jerry DeStaercke; Sue Faber; Harry Sweda; Patrick Rose; Kathy Danen; John Fales; Russ Bullis LIBRARY BOARD: James G. Seidl, Chair; Jon Rulien; Shirley Lemke; Donna Walbeck; Sandy Volkmann; Eileen Grunseth; Kathleen Fierke ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Jim Metz, Chair; Fred Parent; Mike Wellner; Jerry DeStaercke; Ruth Schimke; Larry Ziembo; Randy Mayer; Lester Lewis; Ed Stroinski; Vern Pernsteiner; George Southworth; Bruce Strama, ex officio; Arlen Albrecht, ex officio; Sue Emmerich, ex officio FAIR BOARD REPRESENTATIVE: Diane Albrecht TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION: Paul Hoffmann, Chair; Diane Albrecht; Dave Bizer LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: John Werner III; Lester Lewis; Tim Peterson; Dan Olson; Ed Stroinski; Luann Olson; Mark Carpenter; Dave Giera; Mike Roiger; Brian Kulas; Wayne Hamman; Tom Lindow; Allan Mueller; Mike Wellner

21 FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM ADVISORY COMM.: Julie Nofsinger, Chair; Susan Hubbard; Doreen Fierke; Kim Lewandowski; Lori Willner; Tina Dahl; Michele Armbrust; Dave Koskey; Angela Woyak; Sally Toepfer COP/LONG-TERM SUPPORT ADVISORY COMM.: Shirley Sloniker, Chair; Mary Haider; George Southworth; Ingrid Purvis; Diane Niggemann; Judy Fillmore; Russ Blennert; Reiny Klingbeil; Mary Liegl; Shirley Kleist; Elaine Paulson; Nancy Nelson; Frances Smith; Nancy Doberstein MINING COMMITTEE: Wayne Lato, Chair; Chuck Zenner; Larry Ziembo; Lester Lewis; Paul Hoffmann BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS: Robert Prokop; Ray Mallo; Judy Nowak EMERGENCY MEDICAL: Ron Bohn; Jim Dallmann; Rollie Sacho; Tom Toepfer; Harry Sweda It was moved by Bix, seconded by Lato to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Seidl to go back into session at 12:03 p.m. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jim Metz. All seventeen members were present. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Sweda to amend the Committee on Committee and Rules recommendations to appoint Mike Roiger as a lay member of the Forestry and Recreation Committee. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Bix, seconded by Albrecht to adjourn at 12:09 p.m. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Bruce P. Strama, Taylor County Clerk

22 March The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman Jim Metz on Thursday, March 04, 2004, in the meeting room at the Taylor County Community Center, located at the Taylor County Fairgrounds, Medford, WI The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Reverend James Briney, United Church of Christ, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Chuck Zenner. Roll call was answered by sixteen members and one member was absent (Parent). Supervisor Parent was on an excused absence. A quorum being present, the Board was declared in session. It was moved by Bix, seconded by Albrecht to approve the minutes of the October 29, 2003 Session as published. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Item : A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THEODORE KELLNHOFER FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Bix to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 61. Item : A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE RICHARD FRAHMANN FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Southworth, seconded by Zenner to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 62. Chairman Metz presented plaques to retirees Theodore Kellnhofer and Richard Frahmann for their years of service.

23 Judge Gary Carlson came before the board to recognize and show appreciation to Jeannette Pollnow as the Teen Court Coordinator from She implemented the Teen Court program for Taylor County. She was presented with a plaque from Judge Gary Carlson. Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.20(3), DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Beadles to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Item : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE COUNTY BRIDGE AID FOR 2003 EXPENSES RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Bix, seconded by Seidl to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 63. Item : A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED 2004 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Bix, seconded by Beadles to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 64. Item : A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE CLOSING OF WAYSIDES RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

24 It was moved by Beadles, seconded by Lewis to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 65. Item : A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS INTO FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, seconded by Lato to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 66. Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.20(3), DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS, CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.09(1)(b), HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT WORKWEEK, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BOARD OF HEALTH & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Bix to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 44.03(19), TAYLOR COUNTY CODE, RESTRICTED USE OF SNOWMOBILE AND ATV TRAILS.

25 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Bizer, seconded by Zenner to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Item : RESOLUTION TO AMEND TAYLOR COUNTY'S OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Bix to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 67 Supervisor Sweda requested to dispense from the reading of Item No Item : RESOLUTION URGING THE WISCONSIN STATE LEGISLATURE TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION REQUIRING COMPUTER AND CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PRODUCERS TO TAKE BACK THEIR PRODUCTS, PHASE OUT THE USE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND RECYCLE THESE PRODUCTS RESPONSIBLY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COMMITTEE It was moved by Bix, seconded by Werner to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 68. Item : A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING LOYALTY DAY AND HONORING VFW POST 5729, THEIR LADIES AUXILIARY, AND THE CITY OF MEDFORD FOR BEING SELECTED TO HOST A STATEWIDE PATRIOTIC CEREMONY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JAMES G. SEIDL, CHAIRMAN VETERAN S SERVICE COMMITTEE JIM METZ, CHAIRMAN TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD

26 It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Seidl to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 69. Item : A RESOLUTION TO APPORTION EVERETT B. HALE S COMPENSATION AS CORPORATION COUNSEL AND FAMILY COURT COMMISSIONER FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Beadles to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 70. Item : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES FOR THE TERM OF OFFICE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Albrecht to adopt the resolution as submitted. Sixteen voting aye and one absent (Parent). The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 71. Supervisor Sweda requested to dispense from the reading of Item No Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 3, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Lato, seconded by Seidl to adopt the ordinance as submitted. It was then moved by Bizer, seconded by Bix to amend the ordinance in Section 3.05(5), paragraph two, by changing the word medication to the word medical. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

27 It was then moved by Bix, seconded by Seidl to amend Section 3.075(4) to add except in rare circumstances, with the approval of the Personnel Committee and Human Resource Manager. at the end of the sentence Vacation credits may not be carried over from one year to the next year. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The original motion, as amended, was then voted on. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO Supervisor Sweda requested to dispense from the reading of Item No Item : AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 70, RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND RETENTION, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by Bix, seconded by Sweda to adopt the resolution as submitted. It was then moved by Bizer, seconded by Sweda to amend the ordinance in Section 70.05(2) to amend Non-toxic substances to read retention of Thirty (30) days after product used in the workplace and amend Toxic Substances to read retention of Seven (7) years after product is used up. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The original motion, as amended, was then voted on. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO Supervisor Lato requested to dispense from the reading of the Taylor County Forest Annual Work Plan 2004 Report. It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Werner to approve the report. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Beadles to approve the 2003 Contingency & General Fund Transfers Report. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The report will be placed on file.

28 It was moved by Bix, seconded by Seidl to approve the Register of Deeds 2003 Annual Report. A unanimous vote cast, motion carried. The report will be placed on file. The next meeting of the County Board is set for Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI It was moved by Bix, seconded by Albrecht to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m. Bruce P. Strama, Taylor County Clerk