TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, :01 A.M.

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1 TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, :01 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 10:01 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, by Charles Zenner, County Board Chair, after Jim Metz, former County Board Chair, turned the gavel over to him in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Father Mike Hayden, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Myron Brooks. Roll call was taken with fifteen (15) members present, two (2) members to be appointed. A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Albrecht, to approve the agenda with nineteen (19) agenda items. A It was moved by Thums, seconded by Ewan, to approve the minutes of the October 28, 2015, Session as published. A Ken Schmiege, Corporation Counsel, was present to discuss changes to the committees. He explained the County Board has discretion to amend Section 2.075, Vacancies, Taylor County Code. Discussion was held regarding Charles Zenner, who became Chairman after Jim Metz s resignation, serving on the committees that he currently is a member of. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Albrecht, to have Charles Zenner remain on the committees as a voting member until the reorganization of the board in April. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Docket No :

2 APPOINTMENT AND A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF CATHERINE LEMKE AS DISTRICT 10 SUPERVISOR FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT TERM. CHARLES ZENNER, FIRST VICE CHAIR It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 69. Docket No : APPOINTMENT AND A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL BUB AS DISTRICT 4 SUPERVISOR FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT TERM. CHARLES ZENNER, FIRST VICE CHAIR It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 70. Catherine Lemke and Michael Bub were sworn in as County Board Supervisors by Circuit Court Judge Ann Knox-Bauer and acknowledged their oaths of office. Docket No : A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING LAURA BOLSTAD FOR ACHIEVING THE WISCONSIN KEY AWARD. EXTENSION COMMITTEE It was moved by Krug, seconded by Breneman, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 71. Docket No : A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DOUGLAS SCHUMACHER FOR ACHIEVING THE WISCONSIN KEY AWARD. EXTENSION COMMITTEE

3 It was moved by Breneman, seconded by Albrecht, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Michelle Grimm, Community Resource Development Agent, answered questions from the board regarding the award. A The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 72. Amanda Lange, John Lange and Allison Ranum, Board members from Huey s Hideaway, accepted a check presented by Charles Zenner, County Board Chair, for $10, which had previously been approved by the Taylor County Board of Supervisors for their construction project. Tim Hansen, Board of Health Chairman, presented a plaque and commended the Taylor County Health Department for being recognized by the State of Wisconsin as a Level II Health Department. He also acknowledged the $600, Drug Free Communities Grant Award received by the Health Department and Taylor County Drug Opposition Partners. Patty Krug, Public Health Director, reported on the grant procedure and recognized department staff present, commending them for their work related to securing the grant award. There was no public correspondence or comments. Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO WITHDRAW FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROPERTY INSURANCE FUND. FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 73. Docket No :

4 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR COORDINATED SERVICES TEAM INITIATIVE. HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Breneman, seconded by Ewan, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 74. Docket No : A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ENHANCED GROUNDWATER PROTECTIONS FOR TAYLOR COUNTY IN ANY FUTURE LEGISLATION REGARDING GROUNDWATER. LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Makovsky, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Ben Stanfley, County Conservation Engineer, answered questions from the board regarding the resolution. A The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 75. Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DEPUTY SHERIFF S, WPPA, BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 76. Docket No : A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR RESTORATION AND RELOCATION OF THE HISTORICAL PERKINSTOWN JAIL TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. FINANCE COMMITTEE

5 It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Hansen, 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. 77. Docket No : A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE PURCHASE OF THE HAROLD MILLER PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Makovsky, seconded by Albrecht, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Jeff Ludwig, Maintenance Director, answered questions from the board regarding the resolution. After much discussion, Supervisor Thums called for the question. A roll call vote cast, twelve (12) voting no, five (5) voting aye (Lemke, Albrecht, Gebauer, Makovsky, Zenner), the motion failed. Docket No : A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES TO PARTIALLY FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE JUMP RIVER PARK AND CAMPGROUND. FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Thums, 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. 78. Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.03(2), CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND EXTENSION COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR

6 It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Breneman, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE CHAPTER 49, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, AMEND SECTIONS 2.07(1)(F), APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES BY BOARD CHAIRMAN, REPEAL SECTION 7.06, BUDGET PREPARATION, AMEND SECTION 7.14, AMEND SECTION 7.15, PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION, AND REPEAL SECTION 7.16, GENERAL LEDGER AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY ACCOUNTING, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. Marie Koerner, Human Resource Manager, answered questions from the board regarding the ordinance. A The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.03(2), CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE AND CHARLES ZENNER, FIRST VICE CHAIR It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Hansen, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SHERIFF S DEPARTMENT SERGEANT S, WPPA, BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

7 It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 79. Discussion was held on purchasing ipads for the County Board Supervisors. Melissa Seavers, Information Technology Director, was present to answer questions from the board regarding this agenda item and outline options associated with expenses. Notable discussion was held on data plans for supervisors without internet as well as slow internet at their residence, size of ipads purchased, classes to help members learn how to use the ipad, insurance on the devices, and what happens if damage is done to a county-owned device. A motion was made by Breneman, seconded by Lewis, to table this agenda item until the elected slots in the County Board are filled in April. A The agenda item is tabled. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lee, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A The meeting adjourned at 11:42 a.m. Bruce P. Strama Taylor County Clerk

8 TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, :00 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, by Chairman Jim Metz 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 Joshua Krieger, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor David Krug. Roll call was taken with seventeen (17) members present. A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Thums, seconded by Soper, to approve the agenda with fourteen (14) agenda items. A It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Lemke, to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2015, Session as published. A Docket No : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO DARLENE ANDERSON FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF TAYLOR COUNTY. HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Breneman, seconded by Julian, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 60. Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque to Darlene Anderson for her years of service to Taylor County. Ms. Anderson expressed her thanks and appreciation to Taylor County.

9 Docket No : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO NANCY DANIELS FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF TAYLOR COUNTY. HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lee, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 61. Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque to Nancy Daniels for her years of service to Taylor County. Ms. Daniels expressed her thanks and appreciation to Taylor County. Bruce Strama read correspondence from John Lange and the Huey s Hideaway Board of Directors that expressed appreciation for Taylor County s financial and personal support of their project. 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 Hansen, seconded by Thums, to approve the requests for library tax exemptions for A Docket No : A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2016 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE. HIGHWAY COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Makovsky, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 62. Docket No : A RESOLUTION FOR COUNTY BRIDGE AID FOR 2015 EXPENSES.

10 HIGHWAY COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lee, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 63. Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL SECTION 3.08, MEDICAL EXAMINER, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, AND AMEND SECTION 14.04, COMPENSATION, MEDICAL EXAMINER, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, FINANCE COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CORPORATION COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. It was then moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Thums, to amend the contract in Section 5, Special Counsel, by deleting the sentence Should the case that substitute counsel is assigned exceed $1, (complex litigation, jury trial, etc.), the County shall assess whether the substitute counsel s fees shall be paid from the county s funds and not from attorney s compensation and inserting Should the cost of the case that substitute counsel is assigned exceed $1,500, the additional fees will be paid from Taylor County s general Corporation Counsel budget. The amendment was voted on, a The resolution as

11 amended, was voted on, a The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 64. Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE INCREASING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN STEPS FOR 2016 FOR NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) voting no (Lewis), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 65. Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.03(2), CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Breneman, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.03(2), CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. COMMISSION ON AGING, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Breneman, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Docket No :

12 A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT. JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Thums, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 66. Docket No : A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE EXEMPTION OF THE COUNTY HIGHWAY O, BLACK RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT FROM THE TRANS STANDARDS. HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Soper, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 67. Chairman Metz moved to the reports on the agenda. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Zenner, to approve the Taylor County Forest and Recreation Department 2014 Accomplishment Report as presented. A voice vote cast, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) voting no (Thums), the motion carried. It was moved by Julian, seconded by Lemke, to accept the Taylor County Forest Annual Work Plan A Supervisor Thums introduced Tammy Tom-Steinmetz, Human Services Director, to the board. Chairman Jim Metz recessed the County Board from 9:37 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and convened as a Budget Hearing at 10:00 a.m.

13 BUDGET HEARING Charles Zenner, Finance Committee Chair, was the Chair for the Budget hearing, reviewing the summary of the 2016 Taylor County proposed annual budget. Bruce Strama, County Clerk, reviewed the debt service report and proposed 2016 budget summary expenditures and revenues by fund. Larry Brandl, County Accountant, answered questions from the board and explained the budget process. It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Soper, to increase the budget in Highway County Aid Bridge Refund, Account # , by $4, to total $63, A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Makovsky, to increase the budget in Taylor County Special Events, Account # , by $1, to total $5, Supervisor Lewis requested a roll call vote. A roll call vote cast, eleven (11) voting aye, six (6) voting no (Mildbrand, Hansen, Albrecht, Thums, Soper, Krug), the motion carried. It was moved by Makovsky, seconded by Breneman, to present the 2016 budget, as amended, to the County Board with a levy of $11,011, A roll call vote cast, seventeen (17) voting aye, the motion carried. A motion was made by Breneman, seconded by Krug, to adjourn the Budget Hearing at 10:22 a.m. A Chairman Metz reconvened the County Board at 10:22 a.m. Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2016 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR TAYLOR COUNTY AND TO APPROVE THE TAX LEVY TO BE APPORTIONED TO LOCAL DISTRICTS. FINANCE COMMITTEE

14 TAYLOR COUNTY DEBT SERVICE REPORT General Government As of December 31, 2015 General Obligation Notes Issue Interest Issue Balance Levy Levy Final Amount Rate Date 12/31/15 Principal Interest Payment Communications Upgrade $1,500, % 3/08/12 $1,050,000 $175,000 $21,000 10/01/21 Refunding Notes $4,385, % 1/29/15 $4,385,000 $625,000 $78,325 9/01/22 TOTALS: $5,435,000 $800,000 $99,325 TOTAL LEVY FOR DEBT SERVICE $925, $899,325 TOTAL ALLOWABLE DEBT 5% of full equalized value Calculated at $1,395,485,700 x 5% = $69,774,285 Actual Debt as of $5,435,000 Percent of allowed 7.8% 2016 TAYLOR COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET SUMMARY FUND FUND ACTUAL BUDGETED ADOPTED 2016 ADOPTED FUND FUND DESCRIPTION TAX LEVY BALANCE BALANCE 01/01/14 12/31/14 EXPENDITURES 101 General Government Operations $11,498,902 $10,980,649 $11,071,745 $6,506,696 $3,294,420 $3,227, Independent Auditing 26,900 33,000 31,000 31,000 (1,638) 2, Fire Suppression Housing Authority Programs 75, ,655 37, Nutrition Programs 495, , ,461 35,041 71,622 70, Commission on Aging 125, , , ,913 14,313 23, Ambulance Replacement 12, (135,208) (77,915) Debt Service 938, , , , Communications Upgrade Project 172, ,105 47, Human Services 8,082,491 7,760,100 9,168,404 1,120, , , Home Nursing 295, , , , , Highway Operations 5,076,016 5,426,188 7,226,200 2,525,000 6,165,391 6,527,101 TOTALS: $26,799,741 $26,040,484 $29,300,260 $11,011,266 $10,443,157 $10,279,361 REVENUES 101 General Government Operations $5,359,673 $4,669,247 $4,565,049 MILL RATE PER $1,000 OF EQUALIZED VALUE 201 Housing Authority Programs 53, MILL RATE: $ Nutrition Programs 480, , , MILL RATE: $ Commission on Aging 17,435 19,200 22, MILL RATE: $ Debt Service 20,000 20, , Communications Upgrade Project Human Services 6,800,997 6,721,565 8,048,387 EQUALIZED VALUE FOR COUNTY TAX PURPOSES 602 Home Nursing 288, , , : $1,323,807, Highway Operations 3,062,726 2,932,438 4,701, : $1,338,573,400 TOTALS: $16,084,096 $15,099,163 $18,288,994 TOTAL ADOPTED EXPENDITURES: $29,300,260 COUNTY TAX LEVY TOTAL ADOPTED REVENUES: $18,288, LEVY: $10,551, ADOPTED LEVY: $11,011, LEVY: $10,941, LEVY: $11,011,266 A copy of the entire 2016 Taylor County Budget as adopted, is available for public inspection at the County Clerk s office, Courthouse, Medford, Wisconsin during normal business hours. Bruce P. Strama, County Clerk It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted with a tax levy of $11,011, which is a 0.6% increase from the 2015 levy with a mill rate of $8.23 per $1,000 of equalized valuation, which is a four (4) cent decrease in mill rate from A

15 RESOLUTION NO. 68. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Ewan, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A The meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m. Bruce P. Strama Taylor County Clerk

16 TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, :02 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:02 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, by Chairman Jim Metz in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Deacon Joe Stefancin, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, WI and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Whittlesey, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Tim Hansen. Roll call was taken with sixteen (16) members present and one (1) absent (Lee). A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Ewan, to approve the agenda with fourteen (14) agenda items. A It was moved by Breneman, seconded by Thums, to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2015, Session as published. A There was no correspondence. Docket No : A RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF VICTORIA J. DUFFY AND RECOGNIZING HER SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Krug, seconded by Breneman, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 54. Chairman Jim Metz presented a copy of the resolution to the family of Victoria J. Duffy. Petition from Town of Little Black regarding countywide zoning:

17 It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Zenner, that Taylor County considers the letter by Daniel Hoffmann, Town of Little Black Chairman, to be a proper petition under Section 60.61(3), Wisconsin State Statutes, and as a response to that petition the County Board assembly asserts that they have no plans at this time to initiate countywide comprehensive zoning. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Docket No : ADDENDUM C TO MUTUAL AID BOX ALARM SYSTEM AGREEMENT. BY: JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN ATTEST: BRUCE STRAMA, COUNTY CLERK It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 55. Docket No : A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR CDBG PROGRAM. JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Thums, seconded by Makovsky, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Sheldon Johnson, Deputy Director of Northwest Regional Planning Commission, answered questions from the board regarding this resolution. Jim Metz, County Board Chair, stated that he was appointing Denise Johnson, Taylor County Housing Authority Director, as the representative for Taylor County to the Northwest Regional Housing Committee. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 56. Docket No : A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TAYLOR COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.

18 LAW ENFORCMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 57. Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT A LETTER OF REPLY REGARDING THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER GRANT. VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE It was moved by Krug, seconded by Soper, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 58. Docket No : A RESOLUTION REQUESTING COMMITMENT OF POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR THE PROPOSED HUEY S HIDEAWAY CHILDREN S MUSEUM. FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A motion was made by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to amend the last paragraph by striking out the word ample and inserting $150, in. Sue Emmerich and John Lange, Huey s Hideaway Board of Directors members, were present to answer questions from the board regarding the project and the resolution. The amendment was then voted on. A unanimous vote cast on the amendment, the motion carried. The resolution as amended, was then voted on. A roll call vote cast, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) absent (Lee), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 59.

19 Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 13, HUMAN SERVICES, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. HUMAN SERVICES BOARD AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Breneman, seconded by Julian, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Julian, to accept the 2014 Annual Report Taylor County Human Services Department. A It was moved by Thums, seconded by Albrecht, to accept the 2014 Annual Report Taylor County Health Department. A It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Thums, to accept the Community Health Improvement Plan. A It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Julian, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A The meeting adjourned at 9:41 a.m. Bruce P. Strama Taylor County Clerk

20 TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, APRIL 21, :00 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Jim Metz 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 Jeremy Allard, Sheldon Church of Christ, Sheldon, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Robert Lee. Roll call was taken by County Clerk Bruce Strama. Fifteen (15) members were present, two (2) vacant, with a quorum being present, the Board was declared in session. It was moved by Ewan, seconded by Makovsky, to approve the agenda with twenty-one (21) items. A Docket No : APPOINTMENT AND A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF JASON JULIAN AS DISTRICT 10 SUPERVISOR FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT TERM. JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 36. Docket No : APPOINTMENT AND A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES GEBAUER AS DISTRICT 11 SUPERVISOR FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT TERM. JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR

21 It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Albrecht, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 37. Jason Julian and James Gebauer were sworn in as County Board Supervisors by Circuit Court Judge Ann Knox-Bauer and acknowledged their oaths of office. Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque to Dennis Fuchs to recognize his years of service to the Taylor County Board of Supervisors. Mr. Fuchs addressed the board and expressed his appreciation to Taylor County. David Bizer was not in attendance to receive his plaque. Docket No : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO TONI MATTHIAS FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Breneman, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 38. Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque to Toni Matthias for her years of service to Taylor County. Ms. Matthias addressed the board and expressed her appreciation to Taylor County. Docket No : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO LAURIE ROGERS-HARTL FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Makovsky, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 39.

22 Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque to Laurie Rogers-Hartl for her years of service to Taylor County. Ms. Rogers-Hartl addressed the board and expressed her appreciation to Taylor County. Docket No : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO DONNA HRDINA FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. BOARD OF HEALTH It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 40. Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque to Donna Hrdina for her years of service to Taylor County. Ms. Hrdina addressed the board and expressed her appreciation to Taylor County. Docket No : A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF JOSEPH SWEDA. JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Soper, seconded by Krug, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 41. Chairman Jim Metz presented a copy of the resolution to the family of Joseph Sweda for his years of service to Taylor County. Joseph Sweda s three brothers and his sister addressed the board and expressed their appreciation to Taylor County. Docket No : A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING VETERAN SERVICE DEPARTMENT SPECIALIST AND ACTING COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER MARIE ALBERS.

23 VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE It was moved by Soper, seconded by Krug, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 42. Veterans Service Officer Jeffrey Hein and County Board Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque from the Veterans Service organizations on behalf of the veterans of Taylor County to Marie Albers for her service to Taylor County. Ms. Albers addressed the board and expressed her appreciation to Taylor County. It was moved by Breneman, seconded by Thums, to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2015, Session as published. A The Rules of the Board, Chapter 2 of the Taylor County Code, were then acted on. It was moved by Krug, seconded by Soper, to amend Section 2.06(c)6., Organization, Land Conservation Committee, by striking out Pri-Ru-Ta and inserting Golden Sands to read The committee shall appoint the County's representative to the Golden Sands RC&D Council and shall participate actively on that Council. A It was moved by Makovsky, seconded by Brooks, to approve the Rules of the Board, Chapter 2 of the Taylor County Code, as amended. A Chairman Metz appointed Raymond Soper to fill the vacancy on the Finance Committee: Chairman Metz appointed Scott Mildbrand and Daniel Makovsky to fill the vacancies on the Committee on Committees and Rules. The County Board recessed from 9:38 a.m. until 9:56 a.m. to allow the Committee on Committees and Rules to meet to make recommendations to the standing committees.

24 The County Board reconvened at 9:56 a.m., at which time the recommendations were verbally noted. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lewis, 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: Charles Zenner, Chair; Scott Mildbrand; Lester Lewis; Tim Hansen; Rollie Thums LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES: Lester Lewis, Chair; Myron Brooks; Tim Hansen; David Lemke; Raymond Soper BOARD OF HEALTH: Tim Hansen, Chair; Diane Albrecht; Sue Breneman; Rollie Thums; Regina Syryczuk; Pat Mertens; Carol Tuma; Terrie Flandermeyer HUMAN SERVICES BOARD: Rollie Thums, Chair; Roger Ewan; David Krug; Jason Julian; Sue Breneman; Scott Mildbrand; Rose Madlon; Lori Willner; Vicky Duffy FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE: Charles Zenner, Chair; Jason Julian; Myron Brooks; Mike Roiger ZONING COMMITTEE: Lester Lewis, Chair; Myron Brooks; James Gebauer SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE: Lester Lewis, Chair; Myron Brooks; James Gebauer; Mike Roiger; Larry Ziembo; Barbara Kallenbach; John Fales; Kyle Noonan, ex officio; Michelle Grimm, ex officio LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Lester Lewis, Chair; Raymond Soper; Robert Lee; Sara Nuernberger, ex officio; Bruce Strama, ex officio; Sarah Holtz, ex officio; Betty Blumenstein, ex officio; Bob Meyer, ex officio; Kyle Noonan, ex officio; Melissa Seavers, ex officio; John Easterly, ex officio; Bill Breneman, ex officio; Dan Olson, ex officio BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE: Diane Albrecht, Chair; James Gebauer; Daniel Makovsky; Bruce Strama, ex officio COMMISSION ON AGING: Diane Albrecht, Chair; Sue Breneman; Lorraine Thomsen; Joyce Peterson; Paula Dubiak; Rose Madlon; Mary Bix; John Agen; Judy Troyk; Nathanael Brown, ex officio INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: Tim Hansen, Chair; David Lemke; Sue Breneman; Carmen Thiede; Allen Poehnelt; Melissa Seavers, ex officio

25 AIRPORT COMMITTEE: Gowey; Mark Hoffman Charles Zenner, Chair; Roger Ewan; Robert E. Lee; Russell HOUSING AUTHORITY: Charles Webster, Chair; Tammy Mann; Daniel Makovsky; Roger Ewan; Joe Tomandl TOURISM COMMITTEE: David Lemke, Chair; Diane Albrecht; Sue Breneman; Krist Punzel; Paul Webb; Don Liske; Ken Klahn; Michelle Grimm, ex officio; Bruce Strama, ex officio PRICE-TAYLOR RAIL TRAIL CORRIDOR COMMISSION: David Lemke, Marvin Kuenne, Chair; Don Albers; Bob Meyer; Mike Roiger, alternate; Russ Aszmann, ex officio TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION: Jess Sackmann; Bruce Daniels; Nick Synol; Steven Bachman, Traffic Safety, DOT Northwest Region; Jeffrey J. Frenette, Dist. 6 State Patrol; Chris Gengler; Kristi Tlusty; Robert Lee; Nathanael Brown; Dennis Johnson, RPM-BOTS; Michael Wellner; Ken Coyer; Pat Sullivan VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE: Raymond Soper, Chair; Robert Lee; David Krug VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION: Barry Anderson; Donald Schindler; Rev. Warren Behling CEP REPRESENTATIVE: Rollie Thums; Daniel Makovsky, Alternate CO REP. TO NWRP COMMISSION: Rollie Thums; Daniel Makovsky, Alternate INDIANHEAD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY: Alternate Myron Brooks; Daniel Makovsky, AGING DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) REPRESENTATIVE: David Krug; Diane Albrecht, Alternate TAYLOR COUNTY EDUCATION LIAISON: Jim Metz LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE: Rollie Thums, Chair; Bill Breneman; Kyle Noonan; Kathy Danen; Mike Danen; Patty Krug; Scott Lindow; Jerry Butler; Jess Sackmann; Mark Kind; Michael Schaefer; Lisa Olson-McDonald; Chad Demulling; Harry Sweda; Mike Filas; Tim Ludwig; John Fales; Russ Bullis; James Edming; Brian Wilson; Tom Tallier; Fred Ebert LIBRARY BOARD: Tim Hansen, Chair; Joe Greget; Dan Miller; Ned Orthmann; Lori Hanson; Eileen Grunseth; Melissa Zak ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Jim Metz, Chair; Charles Zenner; Mike Wellner; Bill Breneman; John Lorenz; William Schreiner; Greg Brunner; Lester Lewis; Patti Smith; Vern Pernsteiner; Steve Deml; Bruce Strama, ex officio; Michelle Grimm, ex officio; Sue Emmerich, ex officio

26 FAIR BOARD REPRESENTATIVE: David Lemke Krug TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION: Daniel Makovsky, Chair; Diane Albrecht; David LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Lester Lewis; Myron Brooks; Tim Peterson; Dan Olson; Bill Breneman; Patti Smith; Mike Roiger; Anthony Kiselicka; Joyce Balciar; Allan Mueller; Greg Knight FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Kim Lewandowski; Roxanne Dachel; Renee Dassow; Lori Willner; Donna Kalmon; Michele Armbrust; Joseph Greget; Cheryl Ketelhut COP/LONG-TERM SUPPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Shirley Sloniker, Chair; Daniel Makovsky; Robert Lee; Ingrid Purvis; Nathanael Brown; Judy Fillmore; Patty Koepke; Darlene Nowak; Shirley Kleist; Nancy Nelson; Frances Smith; Nancy Doberstein MINING COMMITTEE: Rollie Thums, Chair; Roger Ewan; Myron Brooks; Raymond Soper; Jason Julian; Kyle Noonan, ex officio; Ben Stanfley, ex officio; Michelle Grimm, ex officio BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS: alternate; Leroy Jensen, alternate Robert Prokop; Ray Mallo; David Krug; Ed Schlosser, EMERGENCY MEDICAL: Chris Gengler; Craig Amundson; Jess Sackmann; Harry Sweda; Bill Breneman MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Scott Mildbrand, Chair; Paula Arndt; Darla Rief; Katie Zenner There was no correspondence. Docket No : A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2015, AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN TAYLOR COUNTY. JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Makovsky, seconded by Julian, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 43. Docket No :

27 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING TAYLOR COUNTY S PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF GRASSLANDS MONTH, APRIL LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Krug, seconded by Lee, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 44. Docket No : A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2015 TO BE OLDER AMERICANS MONTH. COMMISSION ON AGING It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Breneman, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 45. Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO SECURE STATE FUNDING TO SUPPORT COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL FOR POPULATION HEALTH. BOARD OF HEALTH It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Breneman, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 46. Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE SECTION 40.07(e), AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 40.07(3) AND 40.07(4), TOBACCO FREE COUNTY BUILDINGS AND VEHICLES, COURTHOUSE, COUNTY OFFICES & BUILDINGS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. BOARD OF HEALTH AND BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND PARKS COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR

28 It was moved by Thums, seconded by Breneman, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Docket No : A RESOLUTION OPPOSING SB 21 AND AB 21 AS IT RELATES TO REPEALING SECTION , WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES, WISCONSIN FUND PROGRAM, THAT AWARDED $2.3 MILLION IN YEAR 2014 TO 654 LOW INCOME PROPERTY OWNERS STATEWIDE FOR REPLACEMENT OF FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEMS. ZONING COMMITTEE It was moved by Brooks, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 47. Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT) FOR COUNTY FOREST LANDS FROM $.30 TO $1.00 PER ACRE. FORESTRY AND RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Brooks, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 48. Docket No : A RESOLUTION RESTORING FUNDING FOR LAND ACQUISITION BY COUNTY FORESTS UNDER THE KNOWLES-NELSON STEWARDSHIP LAND ACQUISITION GRANT PROGRAM. FORESTRY AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

29 It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, fifteen (15) voting aye, two (2) voting no (Thums, Lee), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 49. Docket No : A RESOLUTION RESTORING FUNDING FOR FOREST ADMINISTRATION GRANT PROGRAM. FORESTRY AND RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Zenner explained the resolution was for support in receiving the grant funding for the Forestry Administrator position. A The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 50. Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 77.2 ACRES OF LAND FOR ENTRY INTO THE TAYLOR COUNTY FOREST PROGRAM. FORESTRY AND RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Zenner and former Forestry Administrator Brad Ruesch explained the resolution and answered questions from the board and public regarding the land purchase. Several county board supervisors and members of the general public voiced their concerns in favor of and in opposition to purchasing the land. A roll call vote cast, eleven (11) voting aye, six (6) voting no (Ewan, Lee, Mildbrand, Julian, Thums, Metz), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 51. Docket No : A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FORESTRY AND RECREATION COMMITTEE TO APPLY FOR KNOWLES-NELSON STEWARSHIP FUNDING FOR RECENT LAND PURCHASE.

30 FORESTRY AND RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 52. Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 42.01, LIST OF PARKS, COUNTY PARKS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND PARKS COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE SECTION 2.075, STANDING COMMITTEE COMPOSITION, COUNTY BOARD, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. LESTER LEWIS, DISTRICT 13 It was moved by Breneman, seconded by Brooks, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. Supervisor Lewis explained reasons why he submitted the ordinance. After much discussion regarding the support and opposition to this ordinance, Chairman Metz called for the question. A roll call vote cast, thirteen (13) voting no, three (3) voting yes (Lee, Brooks, Breneman), one (1) stating present (Lewis), the motion failed. Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO RETAIN EXISTING MODEL OF ADRC S AND LONG TERM CARE. DAVID KRUG, DISTRICT 17 AND SUE BRENEMAN, DISTRICT 15

31 It was moved by Krug, seconded by Breneman, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 53. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Soper, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A The meeting adjourned at 11:19 a.m. Bruce P. Strama Taylor County Clerk

32 TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, :00 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, by Chairman Jim Metz 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 Tim Becker, First Baptist Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor David Bizer. Roll call was taken with sixteen (16) members present and one (1) absent (Fuchs). A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lee, to approve the agenda with twelve (12) agenda items. A It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Breneman, to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2015, Session as published. A There was no correspondence. Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO ELECT A VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER FOR TAYLOR COUNTY. VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE It was moved by Soper, seconded by Krug, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 27. County Board. Chairman Metz introduced Jeffrey J. Hein, newly elected Veterans Service Officer, to the

33 Docket No : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MARGARET (MAGGIE) GEBAUER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Makovsky, seconded by Ewan, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 28. Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque to Margaret Gebauer for her years of service to Taylor County. Ms. Gebauer addressed the board and expressed her appreciation to Taylor County. Docket No : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MARY WAGENKNECHT FOR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF TAYLOR COUNTY. FORESTRY AND RECREATION COMMITTEE AND ZONING COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Bizer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 29. Docket No : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO LEON PEETZ FOR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF TAYLOR COUNTY. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE It was moved by Bizer, seconded by Hansen, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 30.

34 Docket No : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO KENDRICK CARSTENSEN FOR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF TAYLOR COUNTY. HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 31. Docket No : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO DEPUTY SHERIFF ANTHONY T. SCHUETT FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE ON OCTOBER 01, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 32. Docket No : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO DEPUTY SHERIFF COREY J. DASSOW FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE ON OCTOBER 07, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Makovsky, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 33. Docket No : A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 12-18, 2015, AS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK IN TAYLOR COUNTY.

35 DIANE ALBRECHT, DISTRICT 9 SUPERVISOR TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD SUE BRENEMAN, DISTRICT 15 SUPERVISOR TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Breneman, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 34. Docket No : A RESOLUTION REQUESTING DECLARATION OF THE SECOND SATURDAY IN MAY AS INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY. TOURISM COMMITTEE AND LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Krug, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 35. Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 7.13, MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS, COUNTY CLERK, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. FINANCE COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lee, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO It was moved by Bizer, seconded by Breneman, to accept the 2013 Annual Report Taylor County Human Services Department. A Chairman Metz moved to Agenda item number 11.

36 Charles Zenner, Chairman of the Finance and Personnel Committees, went through the Report of the Joint Finance and Personnel Committee regarding possible reductions in the 2016 Taylor County budget. The reductions/savings discussed will be considered this fall during the Budget Review Committee meetings and no action was taken on this agenda item at this time. Jean Flood and Lindsey Peterson presented information regarding the Life of an Athlete program that will be presented several times and locations by the Taylor County Opposition Partners. The County Board was invited to come to the presentation. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Ewan, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. Bruce P. Strama Taylor County Clerk

37 TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, :00 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015, by Chairman Jim Metz 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 David Elleman, Goodrich Community Church, Rib Lake, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Myron Brooks. Roll call was taken with seventeen (17) members present. A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Soper, seconded by Breneman, to approve the agenda with thirteen (13) agenda items. A It was moved by Makovsky, seconded by Ewan, to approve the minutes of the October 29, 2014, Session as published. A County Clerk Strama read correspondence from the Medford Area Youth Hockey in appreciation for the donation that was given by Taylor County to their organization. Docket No : A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO CHARLES JOHNSON FOR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF TAYLOR COUNTY. BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND PARKS COMMITTEE It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 21.

38 Jeffery Belongia from Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley and Co. discussed the General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2015, which is in regards to Docket No and answered questions from the board regarding the resolution. The Board held a discussion regarding Docket No /Resolution 17 that was passed on October 29, Larry Brandl, Financial and Accounting Manager, answered questions from the board regarding rescinding the resolution and the impact to the county and to the taxpayers. The suggested wording by Corporation Counsel Ken Schmiege if a referendum were to be placed on the April ballot was as follows: Should Taylor County be allowed to exceed newly imposed state levy limits by up to or not to exceed $1,000, (one million dollars) for each calendar year, beginning with year 2016 and ending with year 2020, for the purpose of continuing the current level of services provided to county resident? It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Hansen, to rescind Docket /Resolution 17 and take the question off of the ballot. A roll call vote cast, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) voting no (Lewis), the motion carried. Docket No : RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $4,385,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES, SERIES JIM METZ, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Krug, 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. 22. Docket No : A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 15, 2015, AS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS THANK YOUR MENTOR DAY.

39 JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Thums, seconded by Makovsky, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 23. Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 4.03(2) AND REPEAL SECTION 4.03(2)(d), EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Breneman, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Docket No : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 9.14, HUBER BOARD CHARGE, AND AMEND SECTION 9.18, SHERIFF S FEES, SHERIFF, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Soper, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A ORDINANCE NO Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO ELIMINATE THE POSITION OF HUMAN SERVICES FINANCIAL MANAGER. TIM HANSEN, DISTRICT 2 It was moved by Makovsky, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Supervisor Hansen explained reasons why he submitted the resolution. Larry

40 Brandl, Financial and Accounting Manager, and Amber Fallos, Human Services Director, explained the need for the position. Bruce Strama, County Clerk, expressed his concerns regarding the position. After much discussion by the Board, a roll call vote was cast, ten (10) voting aye, seven (7) voting no (Lemke, Zenner, Bizer, Thums, Lewis, Breneman, Metz), the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 24. Docket No : A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE INCREASING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN STEPS FOR PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 25. Docket No : A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 19 APRIL 25, 2015, AS SWEETEN YOUR WEEK WITH MAPLE SYRUP IN TAYLOR COUNTY. JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Breneman, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A RESOLUTION NO. 26. It was moved by Bizer, seconded by Zenner, to accept the Taylor County Forest Annual Work Plan A It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lee, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A The meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m. Bruce P. Strama Taylor County Clerk