October 24, 2023 – Minutes(PDF, 120KB)

* * MINUTES * * * * OUTAGAMIE COUNTY BOARD * * Office of the County Clerk, October 24, 2023. The Board met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by Chairperson Nooyen at 7:00 p.m. in the County Board Room, located at 320 South Walnut Street, Appleton, Wisconsin. ROLL CALL: 31 present, 5 absent. Members present: Thompson, Miller, Smith, Patience, Gabrielson, Konetzke, Hammen, Lawrence, Krueger, Lamers, Ferguson, McCabe, Wegand, Hermes, MacDonald, Croatt, Cooke, Cuff, Hagen, Klemp, Thiede, Nooyen, Culbertson, Monfils, Winterfeldt, Nejedlo, Clegg, VanderHeiden, Rettler, Koury, and Lautenschlager. Members Absent: Santonato, Thyssen, Schroeder, Weinberg, Spears. The Board Chairperson requested the Board's confirmation to excuse Supervisor Santonato, Supervisor Thyssen, Supervisor Schroeder, Supervisor Weinberg, and Supervisor Spears. No objections; so ordered. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Nooyen. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED 2024 OUTAGAMIE COUNTY BUDGET - Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 65.90. Chairperson Nooyen opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Linda Bjella, 1333 N Lake Ct, Grand Chute, spoke on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Appleton- Fox Cities. Ms. Bjella thanked the County Board for the opportunity to speak and wanted to discuss her suggestions for the budget hearings going forward. She noted the following:  The lack of accessibility to the public of county board and committee meetings.  Unlike other local governments they monitor, Outagamie County does not provide a virtual option for public viewing of said meetings.  The budget itself was inaccessible in regards to both posting and content.  There should be, as in previous years, an explanation of “goals and accomplishments” that can help the public understand the budget.  The budget should be clearly posted on the front page of the County Website.  The public hearing occurs before all departments have discussed and finalized their budgets with the finance committee and therefore the public does not have all pertinent information for proper discussion. Ms. Bjella finished by commending the county on other areas but urged the board to make the process more accessible to the public in the future. Chairperson Nooyen requested any further speakers; none came forward. Supervisor Lamers moved, seconded by Supervisor Cooke, to adjourn the public hearing and go into regular session at 7:05 p.m. VOICE VOTE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED 2024 OUTAGAMIE COUNTY BUDGET IS ADJOURNED. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING; PROCEED WITH REGULAR MEETING October 24, 2023 County Board Minutes Page 2 MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 10, 2023 COUNTY BOARD MEETING Supervisor Patience moved, seconded by Supervisor Lautenschlager, to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2023, County Board meeting. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 10, 2023, BOARD MEETING ARE APPROVED. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS – None. ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY Chairperson Nooyen reported the request to have the Finance Director Appointment, Ordinance No. Z-5— 2023-24, and Resolution No. 62—2023-24 locked in at the meeting. The Reconsiderations and Lock-ins will be handled individually. COMMUNICATIONS - Communication Referral List (included in the packet). Chairperson Nooyen summarized the following communications:  There are two Supervisors that have yet to complete the IT security training. Email reminders were sent out to complete.  HR sent out an email to enroll or waive health insurance, a reply must be sent to complete that process before November 21st.  Supervisor Spear’s sister Liz passed away on October 17th. Visitation will be held at St. Thomas Moore Church on October 25th, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. and visitation will be held October 26th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. with a mass following.  County Clerk Jeff King’s father passed away over the weekend. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.  WCA sent out an email asking Supervisors to contact their State Senators to encourage them to approve Assembly Bill 439, also known as the Brewer’s Bill. This bill would include an amendment to decrease sales tax from 1.75% to .75%. Outagamie could see an increase in revenue of $250,000 a year as a result of the change. Instructions were included at the bottom of the email as to how to contact your State Senator by email or phone.  The next County Board meeting will be held on Monday, November 6th at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO ONLY MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA AND FOR A TOTAL OF FIFTEEN MINUTES WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED TO 30 MINUTES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR – None. APPOINTMENTS – County Executive Nelson nomination for appointment of Trenten Woelfel as Finance Director. Supervisor Konetzke moved, seconded by Supervisor Theide, for confirmation of the above-listed appointment. ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 1 no (Hermes), 5 absent. TRENTEN WOELFEL IS APPOINTED AS FINANCE DIRECTOR. October 24, 2023 County Board Minutes Page 3 RECONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF FINANCE DIRECTOR Supervisor Klemp moved, seconded by Supervisor Gabrielson, to reconsider the Appointment of Finance Director. Vote for reconsideration. ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 1 no (Hermes), 5 absent. THE APPOINTMENT OF FINANCE DIRECTOR IS RECONSIDERED. LOCK IN & ADOPTION OF APPOINTMENT OF FINANCE DIRECTOR. Vote for lock in. ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 1 no (Hermes), 5 absent. APPOINTMENT OF FINANCE DIRECTOR IS ADOPTED & LOCKED IN. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. Z-5—2023-24 – Agriculture, Extension Education, Zoning and Land Conservation Committee. Approve to adopt the proposed amendment to the Outagamie County Comprehensive Plan related to Addendum 2: Farmland Preservation, as reflected in the review of Exhibit 1, as detailed on the ordinance and attachments. Supervisor Rettler moved, seconded by Supervisor VanderHeiden, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. ORDINANCE NO. Z-5—2023-24 IS ADOPTED. RECONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. Z-5—2023-24 Supervisor Krueger moved, seconded by Supervisor VanderHeiden, to reconsider Ordinance No. Z-5— 2023-24. Vote for reconsideration. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. ORDINANCE NO. Z-5—2023-24 IS RECONSIDERED. LOCK IN & ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. Z-5 —2023-24. Vote for lock in. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. ORDINANCE NO. Z-5—2023-24 IS ADOPTED & LOCKED IN. Resolution No. 59—2023-24 – Finance Committee. Approve to disallow the claim submitted by Edwin Schelling, on file in the County Clerk’s office, and no action of this claim may be brought against Outagamie County or any of its officers, officials, agents, or employees after six months from the date of service of this notice. Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor Cuff, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. RESOLUTION NO.59—2023-24 IS ADOPTED. October 24, 2023 County Board Minutes Page 4 Resolution No. 60—2023-24 – Finance Committee. Approve the sale of In-Rem Tax Foreclosure property in the Village of Hortonville, Parcel ID Number 240054600, “as is” for $453.77, with no budget adjustment necessary, as detailed in the attached fiscal note and Agreement between Outagamie County and the Village of Hortonville. Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor Theide, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. RESOLUTION NO.60—2023-24 IS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 61—2023-24 – Finance Committee. Approve the sale of In-Rem Tax Foreclosure property in the Town of Grand Chute, Parcel ID Number 102234900, “as is” for $1,151.51, with no budget adjustment necessary, as detailed in the attached fiscal note and Agreement between Outagamie County and the Town of Grand Chute. Supervisor Cuff moved, seconded by Supervisor Croatt, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. RESOLUTION NO.61—2023-24 IS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 62—2023-24 – Property, Airport, Recreation and Economic Development Committee. Approve the Seventh Addendum to Lease Agreement between the Appleton International Airport and Gulfstream Aerospace Services Corporation in order to extend the terms of the contract and construct additional on-site parking at the premises, as noted on the attachments; and authorize and approve to increase the Airport Rental Properties Gulfstream South Hangar line item by $12,193 and decreasing the Airport Terminal Fund Balance Applied line item by $12,193, as detailed on the attached fiscal note. Supervisor Culbertson moved, seconded by Supervisor Lawrence, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. RESOLUTION NO.62—2023-24 IS ADOPTED. RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.62 —2023-24. Supervisor Krueger moved, seconded by Supervisor Culbertson, to reconsider Resolution No. 62—2023-24. Vote for reconsideration. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. RESOLUTION NOS. 62 —2023-24 IS RECONSIDERED. LOCK IN & ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.62 —2023-24. Vote for lock in. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. RESOLUTION NO.62 —2023-24 IS ADOPTED & LOCKED IN. October 24, 2023 County Board Minutes Page 5 Resolution No. 63—2023-24 – Property, Airport, Recreation and Economic Development Committee. Authorize selling and moving an Appleton International Airport owned house located at W6854 County Road BB in the Village of Greenville, Outagamie County, and authorize the necessary sealed bids for the selling and moving of the house. Supervisor Monfils moved, seconded by Supervisor Culbertson, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. RESOLUTION NO.63—2023-24 IS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 64—2023-24 – Finance Committee. Authorize and approve of increasing the IT Salaries line item by $35,000 and decreasing the IT Purchased Services line item by $35,000, to fill a vacant Systems Analyst position, as detailed on the resolution and attached fiscal note. Supervisor Lawrence moved, seconded by Supervisor Croatt, for adoption. Supervisor Miller moved, seconded by Supervisor Theide, to amend Resolution 64—2023-24 to read as ‘Authorize and approve of decreasing the IT Salaries line item by $35,000 and increasing the IT Purchased Services line item by $35,000, to fill a vacant Systems Analyst position, as detailed on the resolution and attached fiscal note for amendment. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. RESOLUTION NO.64—2023-24 IS AMENDED. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 5 absent. RESOLUTION NO.64—2023-24 IS ADOPTED AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. G—2023-24 – Highway, Recycling and Solid Waste Committee. Approve to designate CTH M between CTH S and STH 54, in the Town of Liberty, as an ATV/UTV route, as detailed on the ordinance and attachments. Supervisor Hagen moved, seconded by Supervisor Nejedlo, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 25 yes, 6 no (Thompson, Smith, Konetzke, Ferguson, MacDonald, Thiede), 5 absent. ORDINANCE NO. G—2023-24 IS ADOPTED. REPORTS–Per County Ordinance Chapter 22 Section 166, the Purchasing Agent shall report to the County Board items that have been sold with a value of $5,000 or greater. The following item was recently sold: Sale of Personal Property—2011 Ford Fusion was sold via public bid for $7,001 on October 17th. ADJOURNMENT Supervisor Patience moved, seconded by Supervisor Lamers to adjourn until November 6, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. VOICE VOTE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. ___________________________________ Jeff King, County Clerk ROLL CALL SUMMARY OCTOBER 24, 2023 COUNTY BOARD MEETING NO. OF ROLL NO. VOTES CUMULATIVE NO. VOTES CALLS TAKEN CAST THIS CALLS TAKEN CAST THIS DIST./NAME THIS MEETING MEETING THIS TERM TERM 1. Thompson 17 17 89 88 2. Miller 17 17 89 88 3. Smith 17 17 89 55 4. Patience 17 17 89 89 5. Gabrielson 17 17 89 89 6. Konetzke 17 17 89 89 7. Hammen 17 17 89 72 8. Lawrence 17 17 89 89 9. Krueger 17 17 89 61 10. Lamers 17 17 89 84 11. Ferguson 17 17 89 89 12. McCabe 17 17 89 71 13. Wegand 17 17 89 22 14. Hermes 17 17 89 71 15. MacDonald 17 17 89 89 16. Schroeder 17 0 89 59 17. Croatt 17 17 89 72 18. Spears 17 0 89 29 19. Cooke 17 17 89 89 20. Santonato 17 0 89 72 21. Cuff 17 17 89 89 22. Hagen 17 17 89 84 23. Klemp 17 17 89 70 24. Thiede 17 17 89 89 25. Nooyen 17 17 89 89 26. Weinberg 17 0 89 72 27. Culbertson 17 17 89 77 28. Monfils 17 17 89 58 29. Winterfeldt 17 17 89 77 30. Nejedlo 17 17 89 87 31. Clegg 17 17 89 89 32. Thyssen 17 0 89 53 33. Vander Heiden 17 17 89 71 34. Rettler 17 17 89 78 35. Koury* 17 17 77 63 36. Lautenschlager 17 17 89 79 *Koury's first day was May 8, 2023 Member(s) absent: Santonato, Schroeder, Spears, Thyssen, Weinberg