The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by

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1 TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, :05 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by Chairman Jim Metz on Wednesday, December 20, 2006, 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 Dennis Govier, United Methodist Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor George Southworth. Roll call was taken with sixteen members present; Supervisor Haider was on an excused absence. The board was declared in session. It was moved by Lato, seconded by Zenner to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2006 Session as published. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. County Clerk Bruce Strama read correspondence dated November 21, 2006, from Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin acknowledging the contribution of $2, to the Dairyland State Academy General Fund. Supervisor Sweda requested to dispense with the reading of Item No Item : A RESOLUTION ON THE DESIGNATION OF ELDER ADULT-AT-RISK AND ADULT-AT-RISK AGENCIES. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Bix to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 21. Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.21, NON-MEMBERS, COUNTY BOARD, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Parent, seconded by Bix to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO. 537.

2 Item : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ATTORNEY STEVEN P. ANDERSON FOR LEGAL SERVICES AS TAYLOR COUNTY CORPORATION COUNSEL. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Lato to adopt the resolution as submitted. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Lewis to amend page 2, number 2, Term, second paragragh, of the attached contract to read This Agreement will renew for a term of the same duration subject to all conditions stated herein unless either party notifies the other sixty (60) one hundred twenty (120) days in advance of the end of the term if a party wishes amendments. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The original resolution and attachment, as amended, was voted on. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 22. Chairman Metz introduced Steven Anderson to the board. Item : A RESOLUTION REQUESTING USE OF IMPACT FEES FOR TUCK POINTING AND WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN THE ORIGINAL PORTION OF THE COURTHOUSE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BUILDING, GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Bix, seconded by Albrecht to adopt the resolution as submitted. A motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Bizer to amend the fourth paragraph of the resolution by changing $116, to $116, A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The original resolution, as amended, was voted on. A roll call vote cast, sixteen voting aye, one (1) absent (Haider), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 23. County. Chairman Metz thanked Corporation Counsel Everett Hale for his service to Taylor It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:32 a.m. Bruce P. Strama, Taylor County Clerk

3 TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, :05 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Jim Metz on Wednesday, October 25, 2006, in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Pastor E. Bradley Carloss, New Hope Presbyterian Church, Hannibal, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Rollie Thums. Roll call was taken with sixteen members present, Supervisor Sweda was on an excused absence. The board was declared in session. It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2006 Session as published. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. County Clerk Bruce Strama read correspondence dated May 31, 2006, from Everett Hale regarding County Board Compensation. In the letter, Everett Hale stated that the action by the County Board on April 18, 2006 to amend Chapter 2 relating to County Board Compensation is of no legal force or effect and the original action taken on October 26, 2005 on Ordinance No. 528 is legally binding. Item : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MICHAEL SOTO FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Bix, seconded by Seidl to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 10. Item : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO DANIEL A. KRASCHNEWSKI FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE

4 It was moved by Bix, seconded by Parent to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 11. Chairman Metz presented plaques to Michael Soto and Daniel A. Kraschnewski for their years of service to Taylor County. Mark Zich and Carrie Morrell from Applied Data Consultants were present to update the board on the Road Verification & Address Project. Sue Hady from Taylor County Human Services Department was present to update the board on Family Care. She presented the board with a handout entitled Questions Counties need to ask about Long Term Care Reform. After her presentation, a motion was made by Bix, seconded by Seidl, to approve the Taylor County Human Services Annual Report for A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The Taylor County Clerk received requests from the Village of Stetsonville, Village of Rib Lake, Village of Gilman, Town of Westboro, and City of Medford, for exemption from the County Library Tax. It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Parent to approve the requests for library tax exemptions for A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Item : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE COUNTY BRIDGE AID FOR 2006 EXPENSES. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Beadles to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 12. Item : A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2007 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE TAYLOR COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 2007 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE RESOURCES

5 SALE OF EQUIPMENT $ 5,000 TAX LEVY - LOAN 54, ESTIMATED MACHINERY EARNINGS 177,000 TAX LEVY EQUIPMENT 265,000 TOTAL RESOURCES $501,500 EXPENDITURES 2 PATROL TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT 275,000 SPRAY PATCH VEHICLE 140,000 TRACTOR (FOR LOWBOY) 15,000 BETTERMENTS AND UNANTICIPATED 17,000 LOAN REPAYMENT 54,500 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $501,500 It was moved by Southworth, seconded by Zenner to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 13. The board delayed the start of the budget hearing due to the fact that the presenters for the Dairyland State Academy resolution were in attendance. The board moved on to Item No Item : A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE DAIRYLAND STATE ACADEMY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FARMER EDUCATION IN TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: AGRICULTURE AND EXTENSION COMMITTEE & EDUCATION COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Krug, seconded by Lato, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Supervisor Krug introduced Eric Hurley, Project Manager for the Dairyland State Academy, and Keith Langenhahn, County Board Chair for Marathon County, to answer questions regarding the project and the resolution. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Lato to amend the resolution by adding a fifth paragraph that reads as follows: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Taylor County Board of Supervisors does hereby designate $2,500 transfer $2,500 from the Contingency Fund, Account No to the Dairyland State Academy Grant, Account No by amending the 2006 annual budget to be paid to the Dairyland State Academy General Fund, Community

6 Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, 500 Third Street, Suite 310, Wausau, WI A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The original resolution, as amended, was voted on. Thirteen (13) voting aye, three (3) voting no (Zenner, Bizer, Lewis), one (1) absent, (Sweda), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 14. Jim Metz called for a five minute recess at 10:40 a.m. The board was called back to order at 10:45 a.m. Chairman Metz called for the board to recess as County Board and declared the Budget Hearing in session. BUDGET HEARING Chairman Metz appointed Fred Parent to be the Budget Hearing Chair. Supervisor Parent reviewed the debt service report and proposed budget summary. County Clerk Bruce Strama then proceeded with the reading of the 2007 year summarized budget. It was moved by Beadles, seconded by Bizer to decrease Indirect Costs, Child Support, Intergovernmental Grant, Account No , by $16, for a total of $42, A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Beadles, seconded by Bizer to increase State Aid, Child Support, Intergovernmental Grant, Account No , by $ for a total of $154, A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Beadles, seconded by Southworth to increase the budget in Economic Development, Account No , by $3, for a total of $18, which would include the $3, annual dues for ITBEC. A roll call vote cast, nine (9) voting no, seven (7) voting aye (Roiger, Southworth, Albrecht, Beadles, Lato, Krug, Metz), one (1) absent (Sweda), the motion failed. It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix to increase County Bridge Aid, Account No , by $2, for a total of $64, A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

7 It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Bix to decrease Fund Balance Applied, Other Financing Source, Account No , by $12, for a total of $517, A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Albrecht to recess the budget hearing at 11:43 a.m. Chairman Jim Metz called the County Board back in session at 11:44 a.m. Item : A RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF VERNON BRECKE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Roiger, seconded by Albrecht to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 15. Item : AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE SECTION 3.24(7)(a), ELECTED OFFICIALS, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Parent, seconded by Lewis to adopt the ordinance as submitted. Marie Koerner, Human Resource Manager, was present to answer questions from the board pertaining to the ordinance. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO Supervisor Lato requested to dispense with the reading of Item No Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 54, ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Lato, seconded by Zenner to adopt the ordinance as submitted. It was then moved by Bizer, seconded by Lewis, to amend the ordinance by removing the word warm-blooded in Section 54.02(2). A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. A vote was taken on the original ordinance, as amended. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 535.

8 Item : A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS INTO FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM-FELDKAMP. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Bix to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 16. Item : A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS INTO FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM-POLACEK. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Zenner to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 17. Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.04(9), CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Bix, seconded by Seidl to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Item : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FINANCE COMMITTEE S AUTHORITY AS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR DISPERSAL OF IMPACT FEES FOR APPROPRIATE PROJECTS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Parent, seconded by Lewis to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, ten (10) voting aye, six (6) voting no (Bix, Bizer, Haider, Thums, Krug, Werner), one (1) absent (Sweda), the motion carried. It was then moved by Seidl, seconded by Lato to bring the resolution back on the table. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was then moved by Seidl, seconded by Albrecht, to amend the resolution

9 by adding a fifth paragraph to the resolution stating the following: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all expenditures of impact fees recommended by the Finance Committee be approved by the Taylor County Board of Supervisors. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was then moved by Bix, seconded by Werner, to approve the resolution as amended. A roll call vote cast, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) absent (Sweda), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 18. Supervisor Lato 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 Lewis, seconded by Beadles to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 19. Item : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2007 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 Bix, seconded by Zenner to adopt the resolution as submitted with a tax levy of $8,393,553 which is a 2.0% increase from the 2006 levy with a mill rate of $7.44 per $1,000 of equalized valuation, which is a 13 cent decrease in mill rate from A roll call vote was cast; sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) absent (Sweda), the item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 20. Supervisor Lato requested to dispense with the reading of the Taylor County Forest Annual Work Plan It was moved by Roiger, seconded by Parent to approve the Taylor County Forest Annual Work Plan for A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Southworth, seconded by Bix to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 12:18 p.m. Bruce P. Strama

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11 TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, APRIL 18, :05 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Jim Metz on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, 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 were present. 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 Michael Roiger George Southworth Charles Zenner Diane J. Albrecht Dave Bizer Mary Haider Rolland Thums Lester Lewis Allen Beadles Wayne Lato Joe Sweda David Krug

12 WITNESS our hands at the office of the Taylor County Clerk, at Medford, Wisconsin, in said county this 6 th day of April, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Six. BOARD OF CANVASSERS: Bruce Strama, County Clerk; Ray A. Mallo, Democrat; Jon S. Olson, 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 Pastor Pete Warmanen, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor John Werner III. It was moved by Bix, seconded by Lato to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2006 Session as published. A motion was made by Seidl, seconded by Bix, to make the following amendments to the February 9, 2006 County Board minutes under Item # , Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds. In Section 3. Redemption Provisions, delete the sentence, If the Proposal specifies that any of the Bonds are subject to mandatory redemption, the terms of such mandatory redemption shall be set forth on an attachment hereto as Exhibit MRP (the Mandatory Redemption Provisions ) and incorporated herein by this reference. In Section 5. Direct Annual Irrepealable Tax Levy, it is amended to read as follows, The County has heretofore levied a direct annual irrepealable ad valorem debt service tax with respect to the Prior Issues which is in the process of collection. Upon receipt, the closing on the Bonds, a sufficient sum shall be irrevocably deposited into the segregated Debt Service Fund Account for the Bonds created below and shall be used to pay the interest on the Bonds coming due on September 1, 2006 as set forth on the Schedule and the balance shall be irrevocably deposited into the Escrow Account and applied to the costs of the Refunding. A unanimous vote cast to amend the minutes, the motion carried. The original motion was voted on to approve the minutes as amended. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Item : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MARY FELIX FOR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF TAYLOR COUNTY.

13 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EXTENSION COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 1. Chairman Metz presented a plaque to Mary Felix for her years of service to Taylor County. The Rules of the Board, Chapter 2 of the Taylor County Code, were then acted on. It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Sweda to amend several paragraphs of Chapter 2. The first amendment is to amend Section 2.08 Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules (1)(a) to read The committee shall be responsible for the maintenance, remodeling, repair, renovation, and preservation of these County buildings and facilities: Courthouse, Courthouse Annex, County Jail, Human Services Building, Campus Building (NTC West), USDA Service Center, Multi-Purpose Building, West County Center-Gilman, Airport Manager s residence, Airport Terminal building buildings, County-owned fairground buildings, and Taylor County Museum and Tourist Center and such other buildings or facilities which may from time to time be erected, purchased or otherwise acquired, and assigned to the committee's jurisdiction by the County Board. The committee shall also be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the County parks, including the Winter Sports Area, and fairgrounds. Work performed in or on such buildings, grounds, and parks must have prior approval of this committee, except for necessary emergency work, which may be authorized by the Lead Maintenance Worker Director. The County Clerk shall be a member, ex-officio, of this committee. The Lead Maintenance Worker Director shall supervise the daily operation of the buildings, grounds, and parks. The second amendment is 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

14 budget limits set by the County Board. Purchase of other equipment shall be handled as provided by Section 2.30(1a) of this Code. The third amendment is to repeal and recreate Section 2.08 Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules (7)(b) to read The committee shall serve as the Taylor County Loss Control Committee. The Loss Control Committee shall direct the loss control effort for Taylor County, communicate recommendations to the board, serve as chairs for the subcommittees of the Loss Control Committee and shall hold regular meetings. The Committee Chair shall appoint one committee member to be a member of the Safety Advisory Group. The fourth amendment is to amend Section 2.08 Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules (9) to read Board of Health to consist of eight members, including four supervisors, two members from the health profession, (preferably a physician and a nurse), and two other members who demonstrate interest or competence in the field of public health, pursuant to Section , Wisconsin State Statutes. The Board of Health Chair and Vice-Chair must be members of the Taylor County Board of Supervisors. The fifth amendment is to amend Section 2.08 Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules (9)(a) to read The committee shall have the power set forth in Sections and Section , Wisconsin Statutes. The committee is authorized to employ nurses and other staff, the salaries of which shall be set by the County Board. The committee may establish a program of home nursing care and may set fees for such services. The sixth amendment is to amend Section 2.08 Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules (18) to read Local Emergency Planning Committee. This committee will consist of members as recommended by the Local Emergency Planning Committee and subsequently appointed by the Wisconsin State Emergency Response Commission. The committee shall be chaired by a member of the

15 Taylor County Board of Supervisors appointed under this chapter. The membership shall represent at least each of the following group categories: The seventh amendment is to amend Section 2.08 Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules (26) to read Computer Information Systems Information Technology Committee to consist of three supervisors, preferably with computer interest and/or experience, the Director of the Computer Information Systems Information Technology Department as ex officio, and two lay persons who are currently employed in a computer information systems position in the community. The eighth amendment is to amend Section 2.09 General Powers of Committees (1) to read Apply for, receive, and disburse funds from any federal, state, or private source for programs of the committee, commission, or board; but no such funds may be used to increase salaries of currently employed personnel without County Board approval, or to employ personnel at a salary greater than that approved by the County Board for similar positions. No position shall be created without the approval of the Personnel Committee and the County Board. The ninth amendment is to create Section 2.24 Compensation of County Board Members (6) to read Public members of county standing committees or boards shall be paid the same per diem and mileage for attendance at committee meetings as County Board members. The tenth amendment was moved by Sweda, seconded by Lato to amend Section 2.08 Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules (2) to read Forestry and Recreation Committee to consist of three supervisors and one lay member. Appointment of a lay member is at the discretion of the County Board Chair. The eleventh amendment was moved by Krug, seconded by Lato to amend Section 2.08 Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules (13) to read Board of Adjustments to consist of one supervisor, and two other persons, and two alternate members, each appointed for a three-year term pursuant to Section 59.99

16 59.694, Wisconsin Statutes. The Board shall perform the duties as specified in Chapter 31, Taylor County Code. The twelfth amendment was moved by Seidl, seconded by Bix to amend Section 2.24 Compensation of County Board Members (1) to read County Board members shall be paid $40.00 compensation for attendance at a one-half day County Board or the first committee meeting on any day and an additional $25.00 compensation for attendance at a the second one-half day committee meeting that is held on the same day, for a maximum of $65.00 compensation per day. County Board members shall be paid $65.00 compensation for attendance at a full-day County Board meeting. Mileage will be paid from the supervisor s home to the meeting place and return for the first meeting of the day and for the second meeting only if the supervisor returned home between meetings. A vote was taken on the amendments to Chapter 2, Rules of the Board. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Tom Toepfer and Brad Ruesch were appointed as ballot clerks. The first order of business was the election of the County Board Chair. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR NOMINATIONS: Jim Seidl, Jim Metz, Lester Lewis Supervisor Lewis declined the nomination. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR ELECTION: Metz 13; Seidl 4 Supervisor Metz was declared the County Board Chair. 1 ST VICE CHAIR NOMINATIONS: Fred Parent, Al Beadles, Joe Sweda, Jim Seidl, Dave Krug Supervisor Krug declined the nomination. 1 ST VICE CHAIR ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Parent 1; Sweda 8; Seidl 4, Beadles 4 Supervisor Parent declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Sweda 8, Seidl 5, Beadles 4

17 3 RD BALLOT: Sweda 12, Seidl 4, Beadles 1 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 0, Lewis 2, Beadles 8, Seidl 6, Lato 1 Supervisors Parent, Lato and Lewis declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Beadles 10, Seidl 7 Supervisor Beadles was declared the 2 nd Vice Chair. 1 ST MEMBER & CHAIR OF HIGHWAY COMM. NOMINATIONS: Allen Beadles, Wayne Lato, Lester Lewis, Chuck Zenner, Dave Bizer Supervisor Lewis declined the nomination. 1 ST MEMBER & CHAIR OF HIGHWAY COMM. ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Beadles - 4, Lato - 8, Bizer 1, Zenner 3, Lewis 1, (Lewis had previously withdrawn) Supervisor Bizer declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Beadles 5, Lato 8, Zenner 4 3 rd BALLOT: Beadles 4, Lato 9, Zenner 4 Supervisor Lato was declared the 1 st Member & Chair of the Highway Committee 2 ND MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. NOMINATIONS: Allen Beadles, Lester Lewis, Joe Sweda, Dave Bizer, John Werner, Chuck Zenner 2 ND MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Beadles 5, Lewis 2, Sweda 4, Bizer 1, Werner 0, Zenner 5 Supervisors Werner and Bizer declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Beadles 5, Sweda 4, Zenner 7, Lewis 1 Supervisor Lewis declined the nomination. 3 rd BALLOT: Zenner 9, Sweda 4, Beadles 4 Supervisor Zenner was declared the 2 nd Member of the Highway Committee.

18 3 RD MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. NOMINATIONS: Dave Bizer, Joe Sweda, Lester Lewis, George Southworth, John Werner, Allen Beadles 3 RD MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Bizer 1, Sweda 5, Lewis 3, Southworth 1, Werner 4, Beadles - 3 Supervisors Southworth, Bizer and Lewis declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Beadles 2, Sweda 8, Werner 6, Southworth 1(Southworth had previously withdrawn) 3 rd BALLOT: Werner 6, Sweda 10, Beadles 1 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, Allen Beadles 4 TH MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Werner 7, Southworth 1, Bizer 3, Beadles 5, Lewis 1 Supervisor Lewis declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Werner 8, Southworth 2, Bizer 2, Beadles 5 Supervisor Bizer declined the nomination. 3 RD BALLOT: Werner 13, Southworth 1, Beadles 3 Supervisor Werner was declared the 4 th Member of the Highway Committee. 5 TH MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. NOMINATIONS: Dave Bizer, Mike Roiger, George Southworth, Allen Beadles, David Krug, Lester Lewis Supervisors Krug and Lewis declined the nomination. 5 TH MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMM. ELECTION: 1 st BALLOT: Bizer 3, Southworth 2, Beadles 8, Roiger 4 Supervisor Bizer declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Roiger 7, Southworth 2, Beadles 8 3 RD BALLOT: Roiger 8, Southworth 1, Beadles 8

19 Supervisor Southworth declined the nomination. 4 TH BALLOT: Roiger 7, Beadles 9, one unsigned ballot voting 0 Supervisor Beadles was declared the 5 th Member of the Highway Committee. 1 ST MEMBER & CHAIR OF EXT. & LC COMM. NOMINATIONS: Wayne Lato, Chuck Zenner, Diane Albrecht, Mary Bix, David Krug, Dave Bizer Supervisors Bix and Albrecht declined the nomination. 1 ST MEMBER & CHAIR OF EXT. & LC COMM. ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Lato 3; Zenner 10, Bizer 3, Krug 0, one unsigned ballot voting 0 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, Dave Krug, Mary Bix, one nomination just indicated Jim Supervisor Metz declined the nomination. 2 ND MEMBER OF EXT. & LC COMM. ELECTION: 1 ST BALLOT: Bizer 4, Lato 5, Bix 3, Krug 5 2 ND BALLOT: Bizer 3, Lato 7, Bix 2, Krug 5 Supervisor Bix declined the nomination. 3 RD BALLOT: Bizer 3, Lato 9, Krug 5 Supervisor Lato was declared the 2 nd Member of the Extension and Land Conservation Committee. 3 RD MEMBER OF EXT. & LC COMM. NOMINATIONS: Mary Bix, Dave Krug, Dave Bizer 3 RD MEMBER OF EXT. & LC COMM. ELECTIONS: 1 ST BALLOT: Bix 4, Krug 7, Bizer 6 Supervisor Bix declined the nomination. 2 ND BALLOT: Krug 9, Bizer 8 Supervisor Krug was declared the 3 rd Member of Extension and Land Conservation Committee.

20 Chairman Metz appointed the following members to the Committee on Committees and Rules: Jim Metz, Chair; John Werner III, Joe Sweda, Fred Parent, Wayne Lato, Diane Albrecht. 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 10:45 a.m. to 11:58 a.m. to allow the Committee on Committees and Rules to meet to make recommendations to the standing committees. It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix 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; Wayne Lato; John Werner III BOARD OF HEALTH: Lester Lewis, Chair; Mary Bix; Dave Bizer; Mary Haider; Ed Stroinski; Pat Mertens; Frances Soper; Dr. Walther Meyer HUMAN SERVICES BOARD: James G. Seidl, Chair; Mary Bix; Dave Bizer; George Southworth; Mary Haider; David Krug; Rose Madlon; Lindy Spencer; Vicky Duffy FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE: Chuck Zenner, Chair; Dave Bizer; 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; Rollie Thums; Barbara Kallenbach; John Fales; Larry Peterson, ex officio; Arlen Albrecht, ex officio Krug LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Allen Beadles, Chair; Lester Lewis; David BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE: Diane Albrecht, Chair; Mary Bix; Chuck Zenner; Bruce Strama, ex officio COMMISSION ON AGING: George Southworth, Chair; Diane Albrecht; Marguerite Klingbeil; Judy Troyk; Paula Dubiak; Charlotte Brooks; Mary Redman; Gerald Albers; Ben Yanko; Diane Niggemann, ex officio EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Mary Bix, Chair; Rollie Thums; David Krug

21 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: Mary Bix, Chair; James G. Seidl; Dave Bizer; Carmen Thiede; Allen Poehnelt; Melissa Weinke, ex officio AIRPORT COMMITTEE: John Werner III, Chair; Diane Albrecht; Fred Parent; Gary Machon; Roger Emmerich HOUSING AUTHORITY: Charles Webster, Chair; Tammy Mann; George Southworth; Allen Beadles; Joe Tomandl; Barbara Schmitz TOURISM COMMITTEE: Allen Beadles, Chair; Diane Albrecht; Mike Roiger; 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; Larry Woebbeking; Marc Bowker, Dist. 6 Hwy Eng; Douglas Notbohm, Dist. 6 State Patrol; Ron Bohn; Karl Kelz; Dorothy Falasky; James G. Seidl; Diane Niggemann; Patti Nelles, DOT; Michael Wellner; Ted Bever; Steve Russ VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE: James G. Seidl, Chair; George Southworth; Rollie Thums VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION: Barry Anderson; Alton Seeger; Rev. Warren Behling CEP REPRESENTATIVE: Allen Beadles; Rollie Thums, Alternate CO REP. TO NWRP COMMISSION: Allen Beadles; George Southworth, Alternate INDIANHEAD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY: Alternate Wayne Lato; Rollie Thums, LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMM.: James G. Seidl, Chair; William Breneman; Don Albers; Larry Peterson; Kathy Danen; Mike Danen; Patty Krug; Scott Lindow; Ron Bohn; Tom Toepfer; Mark Kind; Michael Schaefer; Lois Ristow; Sue Faber; Harry Sweda; Patrick Rose; Brian Krug; John Fales; Russ Bullis; Mary Williams; Carol O Leary; Tom Tallier LIBRARY BOARD: James G. Seidl, Chair; Joe Greget; Shirley Lemke; Donna Walbeck; Sandy Volkmann; Eileen Grunseth; Kathleen Fierke ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Jim Metz, Chair; Fred Parent; Mike Wellner; Jim Whelan; Bill Wisniewski; 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: Chuck Zenner TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION: Roiger Dave Bizer, Chair; Diane Albrecht; Mike LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: John Werner III; Lester Lewis; Tim Peterson; Dan Olson; Ed Stroinski; Patricia Smith; Joe Sweda; Dave Giera; Mike Roiger; Brian Kulas; Terry Schultz; Joyce Balciar; Allan Mueller; Tom Gebert

22 FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM ADVISORY COMM.: Julie Nofsinger, Chair; Susan Hubbard; Doreen Fierke; Kim Lewandowski; Lori Willner; Tina Dahl; Michele Armbrust; Joseph Greget; Sally Toepfer; Sheri Johnson 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 W-2 COMMUNITY STEERING COMM.: Arlen Albrecht, Chair; Dave Hemke; Susan Hady; Father Gerard Willger; Reverend Irv Case; Kathy Danen; Jill Koenig; Dan Harrell; Susie Nicks; Randy Oaklief; Len Hamman; Irene Fallon; Kris O Leary MINING COMMITTEE: Wayne Lato, Chair; Chuck Zenner; Rollie Thums; Lester Lewis; Mary Haider BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS: Robert Prokop; Ray Mallo; David Krug EMERGENCY MEDICAL: Ron Bohn; Jim Dallmann; Bill Breneman; Tom Toepfer; Harry Sweda Item : A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE CONCEPT OF THE DAIRYLAND STATE ACADEMY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FARMER EDUCATION IN TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: AGRICULTURE AND EXTENSION COMMITTEE & EDUCATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Krug, seconded by Sweda to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 2. Item : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR LAND USE PLANNING. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE It was moved by Bix, seconded by Lewis to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 3. Supervisor Lato requested to dispense from the 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

23 It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Sweda to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 4. Item : A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MACHINERY EXPENDITURES EXCEEDING THE 2006 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Werner to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 5. Item : AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE SECTION 27.13(2)(e) CHAPTER 27, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE, REGARDING SPEED LIMITS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Lato to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Supervisor Sweda requested to dispense from the reading of Item No Item : A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT TO ACCEPT CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS FOR ANY REQUIRED PAYMENT TO THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 6. Item : A RESOLUTION TO DISCONTINUE PAYMENTS TO TAYLOR COUNTY BY THE TAYLOR COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SHOWS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS GRANDSTAND. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE

24 It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Bix, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, fourteen (14) voting aye, three (3) voting no (Bizer, Albrecht, Thums), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 7. Supervisor Sweda requested to dispense from the reading of Item No Item : A RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT BY TAYLOR COUNTY ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Bix, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, seventeen (17) voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 8. Supervisor Sweda requested to dispense from the reading of Item No Item : AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND RECREATE CHAPTER 4, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Sweda, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Item : A RESOLUTION REGARDING STATE PAYMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTION COSTS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Parent, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 9. It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix, to approve the 2005 Veterans Service Office and Commission Annual Reports. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The reports will be placed on file.

25 It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Seidl, to approve the 2005 Contingency & General Fund Transfers Report. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The report will be placed on file. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Beadles to adjourn at 12:40 p.m. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Bruce P. Strama Taylor County Clerk

26 TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, :00 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman Jim Metz on Thursday, February 9, 2006, in the Conference Room at Black River Industries, 650 Jensen Drive, Medford, WI The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Deacon Joseph Stefancin, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor David Krug. Roll call was taken with sixteen members present; Supervisor Hoffmann was on an excused absence. The board was declared in session. It was moved by Bix, seconded by Lato to approve the minutes of the October 26, 2005 Session as published. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Item : A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JAMES HILL FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Seidl to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 53. Chairman Metz presented a retirement plaque to James Hill. Sheldon Johnson, Deputy Director from Northwest Regional Planning Commission, was present to update the supervisors on the Taylor County Land Use Planning Effort. Dave Dumke, representative from Wisconsin Counties Association, was present to update the supervisors on the ITBEC activities benefiting Taylor County. Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.24(4) AND REPEAL 3.24(4)(a), PASSPORT FEES, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR

27 It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Zenner to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO It was moved by Lato, seconded by Lewis to dispense with the reading of Item No Motion carried. Item : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, SECTIONS 25.01, & 25.03, UNIFORM CITATIONS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES & JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Bix, seconded by Zenner to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Item : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES FOR THE COUNTY CLERK, COUNTY TREASURER, COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS, CLERK OF COURT AND SHERIFF FOR RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Parent, seconded by Seidl to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 54. Item : A RESOLUTION TO CLARIFY RESOLUTION #89 ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 25, 1998 PERTAINING TO THE CLEANUP OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CONTAMINATED SITES ON TAX DEED LANDS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE & FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Beadles to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 55. It was moved by Sweda, seconded by Lewis to dispense with the reading of Item No Motion carried.

28 Item : A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF FOREST EMERGENCY RECOVERY AND RESEARCH ACT RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Bizer to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 56. Item : A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMBULANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TAYLOR COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF HILL AND TOWN OF SPIRIT, PRICE COUNTY RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Bix to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 57. Item : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THANKS AND APPRECIATION TO THE RIB LAKE FIRST RESPONDERS RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Parent to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO.58. It was moved by Lato, seconded by Krug to dispense with the reading of Item No Motion carried. Item : A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF $7,420,000; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR; AND LEVYING A TAX IN CONNECTION THEREWITH RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix to adopt the resolution as submitted. Jeff Belongia, Financial Advisor from Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co. came before the board to explain the resolution and the financial information.

29 It was moved by Seidl, seconded by Bix to amend all occurrences of the amount of $7,420,000 to $7,335,000 and wording SEVEN MILLION FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND to SEVEN MILLION THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The original motion was voted on, as amended, by a roll call vote with fifteen (15) voting aye, one (1) voting no, (Southworth) and one (1) absent, (Hoffmann), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 59. Item : A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REQUEST FOR LEGAL EXPENSE COVERAGE FROM THE WISCONSIN COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CORPORATION. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Lato, seconded by Bix to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 60. Item : A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY PLAN FOR TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Parent, seconded by Bix to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 61. It was moved by Bix, seconded by Beadles to approve the Taylor County Register of Deeds Annual Report for A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lato to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m. The Board then proceeded to tour and have lunch at Black River Industries. Bruce P. Strama Taylor County Clerk