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TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023 9:00 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2 5, 20 23, by Jim Metz , County Board Chair , in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI, 54451. The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Pastor Nancy Amacher of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Medford, WI . The Pledge of A llegiance was led by Supervisor Carbaugh. Roll call was taken by Andria Farrand, County Clerk, with seventeen [17] members present. A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Swiantek, seconded by Carbaugh, to approve the agenda with fifteen [15] items. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Lemke, to approve the minutes of the August 15, 2023 and September 27, 2023 sessions. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. County Clerk, Andria Farrand , read correspondence from Dave Cihasky, President of the Harper Lakes Associat ion. He thanked the board for their generous donation, from the Powerline Fund, for the rebuilding of the boat ramp on South Harper Lake. The County Clerk received requests from the City of Medford, Town of Westboro, Village of Gilman, Village of Rib Lake and the Village of Stetsonville, for exemption from the County Library Tax. It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to approve the requests for library tax exemptions for 2024. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The County received a claim for damages to animals, caused by a dog , pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 17 4.11, from a resident of Maplehurst. After some discussion, it was moved by Zenner, seconded by Hansen, to approve the claim. A voice vote cast, sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Mildbrand), the motion carried. The County will submit payment of $ 195.00 to the resident and seek reimbursement from the dog owner through their Corporation Counsel. Docket No. 2023-4-29: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR UPDATES TO THE BLACK RIVER GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION SYSTEM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Rosemeyer, to a dopt the resolution as submitted. It was then moved by Adams, seconded by Swiantek, to amend the amount to $10,000.00. A roll call vote cast, eleven [11] voting aye, six [6] voting no, ( Mildbrand, Lemke, Gebauer, Thums, Brooks, Rosemeyer) the amendment failed. It was then moved by Bub, seconded by Floyd, to adopt the resolution as originally presented at $5,000.00 . A roll call vote cast, fourteen [1 4] voting aye, three [3] voting no, (Gebauer, Thums, Brooks), the resolution was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 60. Docket No. 2023-4-30: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR THE RIB LAKE BAND SHELL PROJECT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Zenner), the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 61. Docket No. 2023-4-31: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW SNOWMOBILE TRAIL GROOMER. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Brooks), the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 62. Docket No. 2023-4-32: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TAYLOR COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY DOG ROOM FLOORING. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: It was moved by Adams, seconded by Lemke, 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. 63. Docket No. 2023-4-33: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 17, REAL ESTATE, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Adams, seconded by Soper, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO.701. Docket No. 2023-4-34: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TAYLOR COUNTY FOREST ANNUAL WORK PLAN FOR 2024. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Brooks, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 64. Docket No. 2023-4-35: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.08(2) , NOMINATION OF STANDING COMMITTEES BY THE COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES AND RULES, COUNTY BOARD, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 702. Docket No. 2023-4-36: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CORPORATION COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES FOR 2024. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted . A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 65. Docket No. 2023-4-37: A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF THE LIBRARY PLAN FOR TAYLOR COUNTY (2023 REVISION). RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 66. Docket No. 2023-4-38: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.01(5), SECTION 3.03(2) AND SECTION 3.035, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Rosemeyer, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 703. Docket No. 2023-4-39: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE AND FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Soper, seconded by Brooks, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 67. Docket No. 2023-4-40: A RESOLUTION FOR COUNTY BRIDGE AID FOR 2023 EXPENSES. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE AND FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, s eventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 68. Docket No. 2023-4-41: A RESOLUTION TO SEPARATE THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEES. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Floyd, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After much discussion, there was a motion by Le mke, seconded by Gebauer, to call for the question, the m otion carried A roll call vote cast, fourteen [14] voting aye, three [3] voting no (Bub, Metz , Albrecht ), the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 69 It was decided the committee split would take place with the Reorganization of the Board at the April 16, 2024, County Board session. Docket No. 2023-4-42: A RESOLUTION TO ROTATE COMMITTEE MEMBERS EVERY TWO (2) YEARS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After much discussion, a roll call vote cast, two [2] voting aye (Bub, Floyd), fifteen [15] voting no, the motion failed. Chairman Metz recessed the County Board at 10:13 a.m. and convened as a Budget Hearing at 10:26 a.m. BUDGET HEARING Charles Zenner, Finance Committee Chair, was the Chair for the Budget Hearing, reviewing the summary of the 2024 Taylor County proposed annual budget. Andria Farrand, County Clerk, reviewed the debt service report and proposed 2024 budget summary expenditures and revenues by fund. It was moved by Soper, seconded by Carbaugh, to approve the 2024 budget as submitted. There was then a motion by Mildbrand , seconded by Bub, to adjust Exempt Computer Aid, Revenue Account #101.42000.0000.4222, from $34,158.00 to $49,694.00, the motion carried. A voice vote cast, on the resolution as amended, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. Chairman Metz reconvened the County Board at 10:44 a.m. Docket No. 2023-4-43: A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A VICE CHAIR FOR EACH COMMITTEE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, seconded by Suckow, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After much discussion, a roll call vote cast, nine [9] voting aye, eight [8] voting no, (Carbaugh, Hansen, Metz, Albrecht, Lemke, Gebauer, Thums, Suckow), the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 70. Docket No. 2023-4-44: A RESOLUTION TO EVENLY DISTRIBUTE SUPERVISORS TO COMMITTTEES AFTER THEY HAVE SERVED TWO (2) YEARS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, five [5] voting aye, (Swiantek, Mildbrand, Floyd, Brooks, Rosemeyer), twelve [12] voting no, the motion failed. Docket No. 2023-4-45: A RESOLUTION TO HAVE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE It was moved by Floyd, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After some discussion, it was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Lemke, to table the resolution. A voice vote cast, thirteen [13] aye, four [4] no (Floyd, Zenner, Rosemeyer, Albrecht ), the motion carried and the docket is tabled. Docket No. 2023-4-46: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, ETHICS AND RECORDS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Bub, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 704. Docket No. 2023-4-47: A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 71. Docket No. 2023-4-48: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2024 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR TAYLOR COUNTY AND TO APPROVE THE TAX LEVY TO BE APPORTIONED TO LOCAL DISTRICTS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE, BUDGET, INSURANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Gebauer, to approve the resolution as presented during the budget hearing. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye , the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 72 Docket No. 2023-4-49: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 73. Agenda item 12 was then addressed. Attorney Graff asked for the board to provide their approval to continue to move forward with negotiations with Aspirus Wausau Hospital for the Taylor County A mbulance Service. The current ambulance contract will end on 12/31/2023. It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Swiantek, to approve the parameters of the negotiations with Aspirus. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. Suzanne Stanfley , Director of Human Services, addressed the board and reviewed the Taylor County Human Services Department Annual Report 2022. Supervisor Bub addressed the board, providing an update on the upcoming cycle for the Public Service Commission Broadband grants. He stated that there is approximately $45,000,000.00 available for grants and that Taylor County and Bug Tussel will be applying for $2,000,000.00 in grants, with $1,000,000.00 in m atching funds from Taylor County and Bug Tussel. This would bring fiber to the home to approximately 250 residents in parts of the towns of Molitor, Hammel, Medford and Chelsea. The application is due November 7, 2023. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Suckow, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:44 a.m. Andria Farrand, Taylor County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 10:16 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 10:16 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, by Jim Metz, County Board Chair , in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI, 54451. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Metz. Roll call was taken by Casey Belgram, Deputy County Clerk, with thirteen [13] members present, four [4] members absent [Carbaugh, Albrecht, Lemke and Thums], there was a quorum present, and the board was declared in session. It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the agenda with ten [10] items. A voice vote cast, with thirteen [1 3] voting aye, four [4] members absent [Carbaugh, Albrecht, Lemke and Thums], the motion carried. A motion was made by Gebauer, seconded by Zenner, to convene in closed sessio n pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) for purposes of conducting public business with competitive or bargaining implications (topic: on-going negotiations of a contract for emergency services ). A roll call vote was cast, twelve [12] voting aye, one [1] no, [Bub], four [4] members absent [Carbaugh, Albrecht, Lemke and Thums], to go into closed session at 10:22 a.m. , the motion carried. No action was taken in closed session. A motion was made by Zenner, seconded by Floyd, to reconvene in open session at 11:50 a.m. A unanimous vote was cast, thirteen [13] voting aye, four [4] member s absent [Carbaugh, Albrecht, Lemke and Thums], the motion carried. Floyd left the meeting at 11:50 a.m. Supervisor Rosemeyer introduced Bob Kirkl ey, Regional Director -Emergency Medical Services, with Aspirus to present and discuss options for the ambulance contract. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Swiantek, to go back into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) for purposes of conducting public business with competitive or bargaining implications (topic: on -going negotiations of a contract for emergency services based on presentation from Aspirus). A roll call vote was cast, twelve [12] voting aye, five [5] members absent [Carbaugh, Albrecht, Lemke , Thums and Floyd ], to go into closed session at 12:30 p.m., the motion carried. No action was taken in closed session. A motion was made by Suckow, seconded by Adams, to reconvene in open session at 12:50 p.m. A unanimous vote was cast, twelve [12] voting aye, five [5] members absent [Carbaugh, Albrecht, Lemke, Thums and Floyd], the motion carried. There was discussion of the options from Aspirus . The Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Committee will make their recommendation to the full County Board at the October 25, 2023 session. A motion was made by Bub, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve $1,9 04,433.04, for Aspirus ambulance services. A voice vote cast, ten [10] voting aye, two [2] no , [Swiantek and Rosemeyer], five [5] members absent [Carbaugh, Albrecht, Lemke, Thums and Floyd], the motion carried. It was moved by Suckow, seconded by Adams, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A voice vote cast twelve [12] voting aye, five [5] members absent [Carbaugh, Albrecht, Lemke, Thums and Floyd], the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m. Casey Belgram, Deputy County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023 9:00 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, by Jim Metz, County Board Chair, in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI, 54451. The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Pastor Ralph Shorey of Trinity Lutheran Church, Medford, WI. Chairman Jim Metz introduced the new District 13 Supervisor Harvy ‘Bud’ Suckow. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Suckow. Roll call was taken by Andria Farrand, County Clerk, with all seventeen [17] members present, there was a quorum present, and the board was declared in session. It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to approve the agenda with ten [10] items. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Carbaugh, to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2023 session. A voice vote cast, with all seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. Clerk Farrand read several pieces of correspondence to the board. First was from the Rib Lake Ski and Snowshoe Club, tha nking the board for the award of powerline money , which helped them buy the Jeep for trail grooming. Next, was from the Rib Lake Public Library, thanking the board for the award of powerline money for the ceiling in their Village Picnic Shelter. Finally, was a thank you from the Gilman Community for the award of powerline money for the patio project and sand volleyball court project. Chairman Metz then presented a plaque to former District 13 Supervisor , Lester Lewis, for his twenty [20] years of service to Taylor County. Lewis was unable to attend, but asked the Clerk to read a statement to the board on his behalf. Docket No. 2023-2-18: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MARCIE BOIE FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: COMMISSION ON AGING It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Albrecht, to a dopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 54. Ms. Boie was not able to attend the board meeting, so her resolution and plaque will be delivered to her. Docket No. 2023-2-19: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ROBERT MEYER FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Soper, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with all sevent een [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 55. Mr. Meyer was unable to attend the board meeting, so his resolution and plaque will be delivered to him. Docket No. 2023-2-20: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 13.07(3)(a), ADVISORY COMMITTEES, HUMAN SERVICES, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Thums, seconded by Rosemeyer, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, with all seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 697. Clerk Farrand did an introduction and test of the new software to be used for voting on resolutions and ordinances, initially it will just be used for the roll call votes. It will be used more and more as we become more familiar with it. Docket No. 2023-2-21: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 119.8 ACRES OF LAND FOR ENTRY INTO THE TAYLOR COUNTY FOREST PROGRAM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Brooks, seconded by Rosemeyer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Supervisor Thums stated that with the county looking for ways to balance the budget he thought spending $100,000 was a slap in the face to Department Heads and taxpayers. Jake Walcisak, Forest Administrator , then addressed the board and stated the landowners approached the county to buy the land. The property is land locked as there is not an access to public roads, but the county could access it via existing county forest logging roads and roads within the property. After much discussion, a roll call vote cast, with fourteen [14] voting aye, and three [3] voting no (Lemke, Thums, Soper), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 56. Docket No. 2023-2-22: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDS FOR TAYLOR COUNTY TREATMENT COURT FROM THE TAYLOR COUNTY OPIOID SETTLEMENT ACCOUNT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: OPIOID AD-HOC COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with all seven teen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . T he item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 57. Docket No. 2023-2-23: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDS FOR TAYLOR COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES FROM THE TAYLOR COUNTY OPIOID SETTLEMENT ACCOUNT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: OPIOID AD-HOC COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with all seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 58. Docket No. 2023-2-24: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.035, DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. (IT DEPARTMENT) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Floyd, seconded by Hansen, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, with all seven teen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 698. Docket No. 2023-2-25: AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL SECTION 2.08(20), ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, AND REPEAL SECTION 2.08(28), LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, NOMINATION OF STANDING COMMITTEES BY THE COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES AND RULES , COUNTY BOARD, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES AND RULES COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 699 Docket No. 2023-2-26: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.035, DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Swiantek, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 700. Docket No. 2023-2-27: A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Zenner then suggested that each of the four [4] sections be addressed individually. Section 3.1-Flextime, Supervisor Floyd asked if this was discussed with the Department Heads and Hager confirmed that yes, she had reached out to the Department Heads for their feedback on the proposed change. It was moved by Rosemeyer, seconded by Adams , to approve Section 3.1- Flextime. A voice vote cast, on the resolution as amended, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 59. It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lemke, to approve Section 3.6 - Overtime. After much discussion, it was suggested that there be a work group formed, made up of employees and supervisors, to work through the remaining three [3] sections of the resolution. It was then moved by Floyd, seconded by Zenner, to table the remaining three [3] sections of the resolution. Motion carried. Docket No. 2023-2-28: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDS FOR THE TAYLOR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FROM THE TAYLOR COUNTY OPIOID SETTLEMENT ACCOUNT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: OPIOID AD-HOC COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 60. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lemke, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A voice vote cast seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m. Andria Farrand, Taylor County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023 9:02 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:02 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, by Jim Metz, County Board Chair , in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI, 54451. The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Pastor Bryan Regier of Woodland Community Church, Westboro, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Lester Lewis. Roll call was taken by Andria Farrand, County Clerk, with all seventeen [17] members present, there was a quorum present, and the board was declared in session. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Floyd, to approve the agenda with fifteen [15] items. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Lemke, to approve the minutes of the October 26, 2022, session. A voice vote cast, with all seventeen [1 7] voting aye, the motion carried. It was decided to begin with th e retirement and powerline resolutions to accommodate the schedule of some in attendance for these resolutions. The review of Chapter 2 will be late r in the agenda. The resolution for Rose Thums was read first. Docket No. 2023-1-3: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ROSE THUMS FOR H ER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted . A voice vote cas t, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 41. Chairman Metz presented a retirement plaque to Ms. Thums who expressed her thanks to the board. Representative James Edming was in attendance to present Ms. Thums with a resolution thanking her for her service on behalf of the State of Wisconsin. Judge Ann Knox- Bauer was also in attendance and presented Ms. Thums with a plaque from District Nine and thanked her for her many years of service. Docket No. 2023-1-1: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO LINDA DANIELS FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: It was moved by Adams, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 39. Chairman Metz presented a retirement plaque to Ms. Daniels who expressed her thanks to the board. Docket No. 2023-1-2: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO CHERYL KETELHUT FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Thums, seconded by Rosemeyer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with all seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 40. Ms. Ketelhut was not able to attend the board meeting so her plaque will be presented to her at the next Human Services Board meeting. Docket No. 2023-1-4: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT SACKETT LAKE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Lewis, to a dopt the resolution as submitted. Cathy Hemer was present to answer questions from the board. A roll call vote cast, with all seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 42. Docket No. 2023-1-5: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING PO WERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR THE GILMAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION TO BUILD A NEW PUBLIC PARK AND FARMERS MARKET SPACE IN GILMAN. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Soper, seconded by Brooks, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Jane DeStaercke, Gilman Village President, was present to answer questions from the board. A roll call vote cast, with all seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 43. Docket No. 2023-1-6: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES TO FINISH THE LIBRARY PAVILION CEILING. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, with all seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 44. Docket No. 2023-1-7: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE I MPACT FEES FOR THE CREATION OF TWO SAND VOLLEYBALL COURTS IN GILMAN PARK. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Rosemeyer, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Jane DeStaercke, Gilman Village President , was present to answer questions from the board. A roll call vote cast, with all seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 45. Docket No. 2023-1-8: A RESOLUTION TO ELECT A VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER FOR TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED : VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE It was moved by Floyd, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted . A voice vote cast, with all seven teen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 46. Ms. Wundrow was present to answer questions from the board and provide details of her military experience. Docket No. 2023-1-9: A RESOLUTION FOR THE CREATION OF THE LAND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT IN TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND INFORMATION AND FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After some discussion, a voice vote was cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 47. Docket No. 2023-1-10: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING REORGANIZATION OF THE COUNTY BOARD. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LORIE FLOYD, SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 7 It was moved by Floyd, seconded by Swiantek, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll vote cast, eleven [11] voting aye, six [6] voting no, (Mildbrand, Lemke, Thums, Lewis, Soper, Metz), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 48. The County Board recessed from 10:57 a.m. until 11:16 a.m . to allow the Committee on Committees and Rules to meet and to make any necessary appointments. The Board reconvened at 11:16 a.m. Chairman Metz made the following committee changes: Veterans Service Committee: Catherine Lemke was appointed as Chair, Rodney Adams and Bryan Carey were added to the Committee, Lester Lewis was removed. The Rules of the Board, Chapter 2 of the Taylor County Code, were then acted on. It was moved by Floyd, seconded by Rosemeyer, to amend Section 2.01 Sessions as follows: The hour for each meeting of the Board shall be 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise ordered by the Chair. The board shall meet quarterly. Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, the Board shall hold its In addition to the organizational meeting on the third Tuesday in April, pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes , the Board will meet in January and August on the third Tuesday, The B oard shall hold its and the annual meeting and budget hearing on the last Wednesday in October. Any other meetings of the Board shall be at the call of the Chair. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] voting no (Thums, Lewis), the motion carried. It was then moved by Rosemeyer, seconded by Lewis, to add Section 2.08(6)(b) Nomination of Standing Committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules , Veteran’s Service Committee, ‘Lay members will be appointed through a recommendation from a Taylor County Veterans Organization with final approval by the County Board Chair. ’ A unanimous voice vote cast, the motion carried. Supervisor Adams asked that the Commission on Aging by-laws be compared to Chapter 2 for consistency. Farrand to confirm. Docket No. 2023-1-11: A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE The change was to Section 2.4 Authorization to Hire to read as follow: An appointing authority may hire employees, both full - and part-time, within the limits of the applicable budget and the position authorization in effect at the time. Any full -time position may be filled by one or more part -time employees and provided no m ore than a full - time equivalent in compensation is paid. The department head, with approval from the committee chair, shall contact Human Resources to initiate the hiring process (i.e., post an open position.) All existing vacant positions sh all have appr oval of the department’s Oversight Committee to fill the vacant position. If a department does not have an Oversight Committee, all existing vacant positions shall have the Finance and Personnel Committee’s approval. When a department proposes a new or revised position, both the approval of the Oversight Committee and the Finance and Personnel Committee are required. It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted. There was some discussion about the purpose of the resolution, which was to expedite the hiring process. There was a motion by Soper, seconded by Rosemeyer, to amend Section 2.4, to read as follows: Hiring a Taylor County employee requires the permission of both th e relevant department Oversight Committee and the Finance and Personnel Committee. However, to expedite the filling of vacant or soon to be vacant authorized positions, a Department Head, together with the Department Committee Chairperson, may contact Human Resources to initiate the hiring process ( i.e., post an open position). However, the Department Committee must then vote to fill said position before the replacement is hired. A voice vote cast, on the resolution as amended, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 49. Docket No. 2023-1-12: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCREASED COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT FUNDING. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by B ub, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 50. Docket No. 2023-1-13: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TAYLOR COUNTY SPECIES AND HABITAT CONSERVATION AGREEMENT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY AND RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, seconded by Brooks, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 51 Docket No. 2023-1-14: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.02, APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 695. Docket No. 2023-1-15: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.01(4), FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. After some discussion, it was moved by Bub, seconded by Rosemeyer, to insert ‘salary levels and’ in 3.01(4) before ‘wage increases.’ A voice vote cast , on the ordinance as amended , seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO 696. Docket No. 2023-1-16: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAYLOR COUNTY TO ENTER INTO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH TEVA PHARMECEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LT D., ALLERGEN FINANCE, LLC, WALGREEN CO., WALMART INC., CVS HEALTH CORPORATION AND CVS PHARMACY, INC., AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE ADDENDUM TO THE MOU ALLOCATING SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS, AND AUTHORIZE ENTRY INTO THE MOU WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: OPIOID AD-HOC COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Brooks, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Bub), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 52. Docket No. 2023-1-17: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING DECLARATION OF THE SECOND SATURDAY IN MAY AS WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TOURISM AND LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 53. Farrand organized a Zoom demonstration of the Town Vote voting system, a software used to vote anonymously on motions at County Board sessions . It was moved by Bub, seconded by Floyd , to purchase the software from the County Board account, for $1,440.00. Motion carried. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Carbaugh, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A voic e vote cast seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried . The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Andria Farrand, Taylor County Clerk