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Joint Personnel and Finance Committee
December 11, 2014
Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse
Call Meeting to Order: Charles Zenner called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m.
Members Present: Dave Bizer, Charles Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis, Tim Hansen,
David Krug, Dennis Fuchs
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Larry Brandl, Sara Nuernberger, Mark Berglund;
Star News, Brad Dahlvig; WIGM/WKEB, Russ Aszmann, Kyle Noonan, Jeff Ludwig, Amber Fallos,
Larry Woebbeking, Bob Meyer, Patty Krug, Melissa Seavers, Jess Sackmann, Michelle Kurth, Ashly
Steinke, Nathanael Brown, Brenda Herrell, Ann Knox-Bauer, David Lemke, Bruce Strama
Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Bizer, to approve the
agenda with five items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the
minutes of the December 8, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Review department budgets. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, to postpose
the referendum until April 2016 and forward the election ballot question from the County Board
for the April 2016 election pending County Board approval. A roll call vote cast, four (4) voting
aye, three (3) voting no (Lewis, Bizer, Mildbrand), the motion carried.
Supervisor Lewis departed the meeting at 10:40 a.m.
Chairman Zenner then entertained recommendations for revenue sources and budget decreases
from committee members and department heads. It was suggested that departments put the
revenue suggestions on their committee agendas to discuss.
Adjournment. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to adjourn at 11:45 a.m. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Secretary: Marie Koerner
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday December 11, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner,Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs, Dave Krug and Tim Hansen
Members Absent: All present.
Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Lester Lewis, Larry Brandl, Bruce Strama and Brad Dahlvig
(WKEB)
Approve the Minutes of the November 13, 2014 Finance Committee: Krug/Mildbrand
motioned to approve minutes of the November 13, 2014 Finance Committee meeting. The
motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Mildbrand/Hansen to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Public Input: There was no public input.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer, Sarah Holtz was unable to attend, but had prepared a report of
which copies were distributed and reviewed by committee members standing approved.
Discuss and act on siren repair and related expenses: Committee members reviewed
information submitted by the emergency management director, Bill Breneman. Breneman was
unable to attend and had prepared material related to expenses related to repairs to
municipally owned emergency sirens in the county, proposed purchase of siren drivers for future
repairs and direction on use of remaining funds that had been approved for repairs and
purchases. Following discussion, committee members were not comfortable addressing the
issues presented without Breneman's presence. Mildbrand/Krug to table the issue pending
Breneman's availability at a future meeting. The motion carried.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
November 14, 2014 227455-227527 $154,603.46
November 21, 2014 227528-227632 $429,824.32
December 01, 2014 227633-227678 $82,940.06
December 05, 2014 227679-227770 $311,560.37
December 08, 2014 227771-227867 $140,601.20
Payroll submitted was·
November 20, 2014 86433-86434 $709.23 Vendor Checks
November 20, 2014 Three Checks -$86.93 Manual Checks
November 20, 2014 94269-94487 $218,950.19 Direct Deposit Stubs
December 04, 2014 86435 $47.23 Employee Check
December 04, 2014 86436-86438 $1,483.48 Vendor Checks
December 04, 2014 Two Checks -$108.01 Manual Checks
December 04, 2014 94488-94752 $268,905.08 Direct Deposit Stubs
Krug/Hansen to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Krug/Fuchs to adjourn the meeting at 10:14 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
Joint Personnel and Finance Committee
December 8, 2014
Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse
Call Meeting to Order: Scott Mildbrand, Acting Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:58
a.m.
Members Present: Dave Bizer, Charles Zenner (arrived at 9:07 a.m.), Scott Mildbrand, Lester
Lewis, Tim Hansen, David Krug, Dennis Fuchs
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Robert Lee, Larry Brandl, Bruce
Daniels, Sara Nuernberger, Mark Berglund; Star News, Brad Dahlvig; WIGM/WKEB
Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Krug, to approve the
agenda with six items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, to approve the
minutes of the November 19, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Resolution to approve increasing the classification and compensation plan steps for 2015.
Marie Koerner, Human Resource Manager, presented a resolution to approve increasing each
step of the classification and compensation plan by one-half (1/2%) percent for 2015 effective
January 11, 2015. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Hansen, to approve the
resolution as presented and forward it to County Board. A unanimous vote cast, the motion
carried.
Decide on process, criteria and timeline to review department budgets. Larry Brandl,
County Financial and Accounting Manager, distributed and explained a worksheet that breaks
down the budget line items showing the revenues received and the net levy in each line item.
The Joint Personnel and Finance Committee will meet again on December 11, 2014,
following the Finance Committee meeting. The members of the Joint Personnel and Finance
Committee are to go through the budgets and come up with suggestions. No further action
was taken on this agenda item.
Adjournment. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to adjourn at 10:13 a.m. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Secretary: Linda Daniels
Joint Personnel and Finance Committee
November 19, 2014
Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse
Call Meeting to Order: Charles Zenner called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m.
Members Present: Dave Bizer, Charles Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis, Tim Hansen,
David Krug, Dennis Fuchs
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Mindy Dale; Labor Attorney
Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to approve the agenda
with six items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the
minutes of the November 5, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Closed Session. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Lewis, at 1:07 p.m. to go into
closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 19.85 (1)(e), to discuss bargaining
strategies with the unions and negotiate with Teamsters, Local 662, Professional Union. A roll
call vote cast, seven (7) voting aye, the motion carried.
Open Session. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Lewis, to go into open session at 2:43
a.m. A unanimous cast, the motion carried.
Adjournment. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Hansen, to adjourn at 2:43 p.m. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Secretary: Linda Daniels
FINANCE COMMITIEE
Thursday November 13, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs, Dave Krug and Tim Hansen
Members Absent: All present.
Other Attendees: Sarah Holtz, Larry Brandl, Bruce Strama and Brian Wilson (The Star News)
Approve the Minutes of the October 29, 2014 Finance Committee: Hansen/Mildbrand
motioned to approve minutes of the October 29, 2014 Finance Committee meeting. The
motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Krug/Fuchs to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Public Input: There was no public input.
Treasurer's Report: Sarah Holtz distributed the report which was reviewed by committee
members and stood approved.
Discuss and act on approval of listings of checking accounts and departmental cash
accounts: Committee members reviewed the listings prior to a Hansen/Mildbrand motion to
approve the listings as presented. The motion carried.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
October 31, 2014 227187-227236 $52,851.63
November 7, 2014 227237-227343 $275,848.12
November 10, 2014 227344-227454 $192,031.68
Payroll submitted was:
November 6, 2014 86430-86432 $1,483.48 Vendor Checks
November 6, 2014 94057-94268 $211,273.75 Direct Deposit Stubs
Krug/Hansen to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Krug/Fuchs to adjourn the meeting at 10:14 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
Joint Personnel and Finance Committee
November 5, 2014
Third Floor County Board Room
Call Meeting to Order: Charles Zenner called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.
Members Present: Tim Hansen, Charles Zenner, David Krug, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis, and
Dave Bizer (arrived at 8:51 a.m.)
Members Absent: Dennis Fuchs
Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Larry Brandl, Mindy Dale; Labor
Attorney, Mitch Perkl; Teamsters, Kathy Tingo, Mary Scoon; AFSCME, Jacky Peterson, Amy Merrill
Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the
agenda with thirteen items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Krug, to approve the minutes
for the October 29, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A unanimous vote
cast, the motion carried.
Closed Session. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Hansen, at 8:34 a.m. to go into
closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 19.85 (1)(e), to discuss bargaining
strategies. A roll call vote cast, five (5) voting aye, two (2) absent (Fuchs, Bizer), the motion
carried.
Open Session. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Mildbrand, to go into open session at
8:54 p.m. A unanimous cast, the motion carried.
Exchange of initial bargaining agreements with Teamsters, Local 662, Professional Union.
Mindy Dale, Labor Attorney, gave the county proposals to Mitch Perkl and Kathy Tingo,
Teamsters Local 662 representatives. The county proposes no adjustment to base wages, will
continue step increases to those who are eligible in 2015 and the red-circled individuals will
remain at the current rate until the schedule catches up with their rate. The union proposes the
maximum allowed by WERC of 1.57% a base wage increase.
Closed Session. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, at 9:10 a.m. to go into
closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 19.85 (1)(e), to discuss bargaining
strategies. A roll call vote cast, six (6) voting aye, one (1) absent (Fuchs), the motion carried.
Open Session. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Hansen, to go into open session at
9:58 a.m. A unanimous cast, the motion carried.
The Joint Personnel and Finance Committee will meet with Teamsters 662 on November 19 at
2:00 p.m.
Exchange of initial bargaining agreements with AFSCME, Local 3679, Non-Professional
Union and AFSCME, Local 617, Highway Union. Mindy Dale, Labor Attorney, gave the county
proposals to Mary Scoon, Jacky Peterson and Amy Merrill, AFSCME Local 3679 representatives.
The county proposes no adjustment to base wages, will continue step increases to those who
are eligible in 2015 and the red-circled individuals will remain at the current rate until the
schedule catches up with their rate. The union proposes the maximum allowed by WERC of
1.57% a base wage increase.
Closed Session. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, at 10:53 a.m. to go into
closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 19.85 (1)(e), to discuss bargaining
strategies. A roll call vote cast, six (6) voting aye, one (1) absent (Fuchs), the motion carried.
Open Session. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Krug, to go into open session at
11:11 a.m. A unanimous cast, the motion carried.
Decide on process, criteria, and timeline to review department budgets. Larry Brandl,
Accountant, was present to answer questions regarding reviews of the departments. Items
discussed were reviewing department revenues, levy dollars, arriving at a percentage amount,
and then making cuts on levy dollars that remain, and notifying the public which services would
be eliminated.
The next Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting will be held on December 8, 2014, at
9:00 a.m.
Adjournment. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Krug, to adjourn at 11:34 a.m. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Secretary: Linda Daniels
Joint Personnel and Finance Committee
October 29, 2014
Third Floor County Board Room
Call Meeting to Order: Charles Zenner called the meeting to order at 11:57 a.m.
Members Present: Tim Hansen, Charles Zenner, David Krug, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis, Dave
Bizer
Members Absent: Dennis Fuchs
Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Larry Brandl, Rollie Thums, Daniel
Makovsky, Mindy Dale; Labor Attorney
Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, to approve the agenda
with seven items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, to approve the minutes
for the October 2, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A unanimous vote
cast, the motion carried.
Closed Session. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, at 11:58 a.m. to go into
closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 19.85 (1)(e), to discuss bargaining
strategies. A roll call vote cast, six (6) voting aye, one (1) absent (Fuchs), the motion carried.
Open Session. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Hansen, to go into open session at
12:40 p.m. A unanimous cast, the motion carried.
Decide on process, criteria, and timeline to review department budgets. No action was
taken on this agenda item. It will be discussed at the next meeting of the Joint Personnel and
Finance Committee meeting.
The next Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting will be held on November 5, 2014, at
8:30 a.m.
Adjournment. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Krug, to adjourn at 12:40 p.m. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Secretary: Linda Daniels
Finance Committee
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Third Floor Jury Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 8:37 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs, Dave Krug and Tim Hansen
Members Absent: All present.
Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Larry Brandl, Rollie Thums, Bob Lee and Bruce Strama
Approve the Minutes of the October 16, 2014 Finance Committee: Mildbrand/Krug
motioned to approve the October 16, 2014 Finance Committee. The motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Krug/Mildbrand to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Public Input: There was no public input.
Discuss and act on a resolution authorizing issuance of general obligation notes of up to
$4,385,000.00: There was discussion of the additional one million dollars of funding included in
the resolution for highway maintenance in addition to the refinancing of the $3,385,000.00 of
current debt. There was question of possibly designating the additional one million dollars for
a specific project. It was noted that if the resolution is approved as submitted by the county
board, the Highway Committee could designate the funding if they so desired. Following
discussion Fuchs/Mildbrand to approve the resolution authorizing the issuance of general
obligation notes of up to $4,385,000.00. The motion carried.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
October 17, 2014 227009-227071 $183,523.83
October 24, 2014 227072-227120 $421,915.21
October 27, 2014 227121-227186 $75,480.80
Payroll submitted was:
October 23, 2014 86428-86429 $709.23 Vendor Checks
October 23, 2014 Five Checks -$278.58 Manual Checks
October 23, 2014 93846-94056 $212,354.52 Direct Deposit Stubs
Mildbrand/Krug to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Hansen/Krug to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday, October 16, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs and Dave Krug
Members Absent: Tim Hansen had an excused absence.
Other Attendees: Larry Brandl, Lester Lewis, Bruce Strama and Brad Dahlvig, (WKEB) were
also present.
Approve the Minutes of the October 2, 2014 Finance Committee meeting and the Budget
Review Minutes for meetings held in 2014: Mildbrand/Krug motioned to approve the
October 2, 2014 Finance Committee minutes and the 2014 Budget Review Minutes. The motion
carried.
Approve the Agenda: Fuchs/Krug to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Public Input: There was no public input.
Discuss and act on a resolution approving the 2015 Taylor County annual budget and tax
levy to be apportioned to local districts: Strama had included a copy of the proposed
resolution along with the agendas for prior review. Krug/Mildbrand to approve the resolution
approving the 2015 annual budget and levy to be apportioned to local districts. The motion
carried.
Discuss and act on approval of fund equity accounts assigned for 2015: Strama had
included a copy of the proposed list of accounts along with the agendas for prior review.
Fuchs/Mildbrand to approve the list of 2015 fund equity accounts. The motion carried.
Discuss and act on a resolution to approve that a referendum be included on the April
2015 Spring General Election ballot allowing the county to exceed the state imposed levy
limit: Strama had included a copy of the proposed resolution along with the agendas for prior
review. Committee members discussed possibly designating use of the funds requested for
Highways which they decided may not address the budget shortfall properly. Following
discussion, Krug/Mildbrand to approve the proposed resolution and to pass it on to the County
Board. The motion carried.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
October 3, 2014 226704-226787 $323.126.41
October 10, 2014 226788-226870 $268,007.27
October 13, 2014 226871-227008 $455,202.18
Payroll submitted was·
October 9, 2014 86425 86427 $1,483.48 Vendor Checks
October 9, 2014 93651-93845 $205,549.93 Direct Deposit Stubs
Mildbrand/Krug to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Fuchs/Mildbrand to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
Joint Personnel and Finance Committee
October 2, 2014
Third Floor County Board Room
Call Meeting to Order: Charles Zenner called the meeting to order at 10:23 a.m.
Members Present: Tim Hansen, Charles Zenner, David Krug, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis,
Dennis Fuchs, Dave Bizer
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Larry Brandl, Nathanael Brown,
Brian Wilson; Star News, Patty Krug, Sara Nuernberger, Sarah Holtz
Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Hansen, to approve the agenda
with five items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the
minutes for the September 22, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
A motion to amend something previously adopted at the September 22, 2014, Joint Personnel
and Finance Committee meeting was made by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to establish the
2015 employee health insurance contribution at 5% and delete the remaining language in the
previous motion. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
2016-2018 Employee Premium Contribution. It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by
Hansen, to approve the employee health insurance premium contribution for 2016 as 10%, for
2017 as 15%, and for 2018 as 20%. A roll call vote cast, four (4) voting aye, three (3) voting no
(Bizer, Zenner, Lewis), the motion carried.
Adjournment. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to adjourn at 10:27 a.m. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Secretary: Linda Daniels
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday, October 2, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 9:00 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs, Dave Krug and Tim Hansen
Members Absent: All present
Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Sarah Holtz, Larry Brandl, Sara Nuernberger, Lester Lewis, Bruce
Strama and Brian Wilson (The Star News) were also present.
Approve the Minutes of the September 11, 2014 Finance Committee meeting:
Mildbrand/Krug motioned to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2014 minutes. The
motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Fuchs/Hansen to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Sarah Holtz distributed copies and the report stood approved.
Public Input: There was no public input.
Discuss and act on a resolution approving 2014 Bridge aid expenses: Strama reported that
the resolution with a total of $200,690.00 in county bridge aid was the same as approved during
budget review and had been approved by the Highway Committee. Mildbrand/Fuchs to
approve the 2014 bridge aid expense resolution as submitted. The motion carried.
Discuss and act on a resolution approving use of power line funding to purchase a UTV for
grooming trails at the Perkinstown Winter Sports Area: Strama noted that the purchase had
been approved at the September 11, 2014 meeting and that it would be appropriate to approve
the purchase and funding in a resolution for submission to the full county Board. Fuchs/Krug to
approve the resolution approving use of power line funding to purchase the UTV. The motion
carried, 4members voting aye, Mildbrand no.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
Payroll submitted was:
September 11, 2014 86417-86422 $2,765.47 Vendor Checks
September 11, 2014 Four Checks -$200.35 Manual Checks
September 11, 2014 93234-93447 $209,462.82 Direct Deposit Stubs
September 25, 2014 86423-86424 $709.23 Vendor Checks
September 25, 2014 93448-93650 $208,606.83 Direct Deposit Stubs
September 12, 2014 226382-226480 $256,560.30
September 19, 2014 226481-226536 $177,684.45
September 22, 2014 226537-226607 $137,760.29
September 26, 2014 226608-226703 $251,631.96
Mildbrand/Hansen to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion
carried.
Fuchs/Mildbrand to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
Joint Personnel and Finance Committee
September 22, 2014
Third Floor County Board Room
Call Meeting to Order: Charles Zenner called the meeting to order at 9:53 a.m.
Members Present: Tim Hansen, Charles Zenner, David Krug, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis,
Dennis Fuchs, Dave Bizer
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Larry Brandl, Barb Ochs and Rae Anne
Beaudry; The Horton Group, Patty Krug, Sara Nuernberger, Raymond Soper
Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Bizer, to approve the agenda
with six items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the
minutes for the July 31, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A unanimous
vote cast, the motion carried.
2015 Health Insurance Renewal. Barb Ochs and Rae Anne Beaudry from The Horton Group
were present to discuss the 2015 Health Insurance Renewal for Taylor County. She presented
and discussed the Greater Milwaukee Annual Employer Health Care Benefits Survey from 2013, a
claims analysis for Taylor County the WCA Group Health Trust Comparison (2014) for all
counties under WCA, the Taylor County Medical Cost Analysis for Fully Insured Plans (effective
January 1, 2015), and her Executive Summary and Recommendation to continue with WCA
Group Health Trust coverage at 0% premium increase and a change of placing a cap on
prescription drugs out of pocket costs. It was moved by Fuchs, seconded by Mildbrand, to
accept the recommendation from The Horton Group for 2015 Employee Health Insurance for
Taylor County. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
2015 Employee Premium Contribution. Discussion was held regarding the employee
premium contribution for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 that was discussed as making a policy in a
meeting last year. It was decided that there should be action taken on this item. It was moved
by Mildbrand, seconded by Hansen, to approve the employee premium contribution for 2015 as
5%, for 2016 as 10%, for 2017 as 15%, and for 2018 as 20%. A roll call vote cast, four (4) voting
aye, three (3) voting no (Bizer, Zenner, Lewis), the motion carried. It was then moved by
Mildbrand, seconded by Krug, to approve the employee premium surcharge of $50.00 per
month for the single plan and $100.00 per month for limited/family plan if the employee and
spouse does not get an annual physical in 2015. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Adjournment. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Hansen, to adjourn at 10:25 a.m. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Secretary: Linda Daniels
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday, September 11, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 9:00 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs, Dave Krug and Tim Hansen
Members Absent: All present
Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Sarah Holtz, Larry Brandl, Ashly Steinke, Jon Trautman, Bruce
Strama and Brian Wilson (The Star News) were also present. Judge Ann Knox Bauer arrived at
9:07 a.m. and Jeff Ludwig at 9:30 a.m.
Approve the Minutes of the August 28, 2014 Finance Committee meeting: Krug/Hansen
motioned to approve the minutes of the August 28, 2014 minutes. The motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Mildbrand/Krug to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Sarah Holtz distributed copies of the report which was reviewed by
committee members and stood approved.
Public Input: There was no public input.
Discuss and act on vehicle purchase by the land conservation department: Ashly Steinke
was present and stated that the estimated expense for a new 4X4 truck is $25,000 of which
$7,000 is available from the vehicle outlay line of the department budget. Following discussion,
Krug/Fuchs to authorize the purchase of a new truck by the land conservation department for
the estimated amount of $25,000 and to transfer $18,000 from the contingency fund into the
vehicle outlay line of the land conservation department budget for use in the purchase. It was
also included in the motion that Steinke receive bids for the new truck prior to purchase. The
motion carried.
Review 2013 Audit Report: Jon Trautman, Schenck S.C. was present and reviewed the 2013
Management Communications portion of the annual Audit Report with committee members.
He noted that Taylor County had several small issues that are being addressed, but overall the
audit was satisfactory. He also touched on several opinions for future audits that may improve
the county’s internal control and informed members of new single audit requirements that will
affect the county beginning in 2015. Trautman congratulated the county on a successful audit
and noted his appreciation for the working relationship.
Discuss and act on a resolution in opposition to a proposed lapse in circuit court funding:
Circuit Court Judge Ann Knox Bauer was present to encourage committee members to approve
a resolution opposing the proposed lapse. She stated that the county gets approximately
$67,000 annually from the state to provide mandated services and that the lapse could reduce
or alleviate funding altogether for those mandated services with the expenses falling back on
the county. Fuchs/Hansen to approve the resolution in opposition to the proposed lapse in
circuit court funding and submit the resolution to the County Board. The motion carried.
Discuss and act on purchase of a UTV for the Perkinstown Winter Sports
Area/maintenance department: Jeff Ludwig informed committee members that the current
snowmobile used to groom ski trails at the Winter Sports area was purchased in 1998 and is in
need of replacement. Grooming of the trails has been performed by volunteers from the Taylor
County Trails Association for the past eight years and the Association has also purchased
multiple pieces of equipment for grooming in including rollers, drags, a snowmobile and a new
groomer at the expense of approximately $12,400 over the past eight years. He felt that a UTV
is the correct equipment for pulling the grooming equipment and felt that use of a UTV with an
enclosed cab, tracks and heat would make it easier to continue to get volunteers to groom the
trails. He also informed committee members that the current county owned snowmobile would
be relocated to the city for use in grooming the Campus Trail and that the snowmobile currently
used for grooming the campus trail would be transferred to the forestry department for use in
monitoring the snowmobile trail system. Ludwig suggested using power line funding for the
$18,000 purchase as parks and recreation are part of the suggested use for those funds.
Following discussion, Fuchs/Krug to approve $18,000 of power line funding, pending county
board approval, for the purchase of a UTV for use by the maintenance department and for
grooming trails at the Perkinstown Winter Sports Area. The motion carried on a roll-call vote
with Fuchs, Krug, Hansen and Zenner voting aye, Mildbrand, no. Mildbrand felt that there may
be an option to share a UTV with another county department rather than purchasing one.
Discuss 2015 Taylor County Budget Process: There was no discussion on this agenda item.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
Payroll submitted was:
August 28, 2014 86413 $47.23 Employee Check
August 28, 2014 86414-86416 $904.11 Vendor Checks
August 28, 2014 Two Checks -$113.60 Manual Checks
August 28, 2014 93008-93233 $211,549.77 Direct Deposit Stubs
Mildbrand/Krug to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Mildbrand/Hansen to adjourn the meeting at 10:03 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
August 29, 2014 226170-226210 $213,346.43
September 5, 2014 226211-226288 $162,269.06
September 8, 2014 226289-226381 $190,746.21
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday, August 28, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at approximately 9:42 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dave Krug and Tim Hansen
Members Absent: Dennis Fuchs
Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Sarah Holtz, Larry Brandl, Lester Lewis, Ashly Steinke Bruce
Strama and Mark Berglund (The Star News) were also present. Dave Bizer arrived at 10:04 a.m.
Approve the Minutes of the July 31, 2014 Finance Committee meeting: Mildbrand/Krug
motioned to approve the minutes of the July 31, 2014 minutes. The motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Krug/Mildbrand to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Sarah Holtz distributed copies of the report which was reviewed by
committee members and stood approved.
Public Input: Ashly Steinke reported that the vehicle that the land conservation department is
using is no longer safe to drive as the brakes have failed multiple times due to rust and that it
may be dangerous to take the vehicle on the highway. He stated that he has checked on the
cost of a new vehicle, which is approximately $24,000.00 and the department does have
$7,000.00 available in the vehicle outlay line in the budget. He had intended to include
replacement of the vehicle in the department budget for 2015, but the dire condition of the
vehicle has forced the issue and he will be asking for funding in 2014. The proposed purchase
of a new vehicle and proper disposal of the current vehicle will be on the September 11, 2014
meeting agenda for committee members to consider. Steinke will be prepared to introduce
vehicle options and the cost at the next meeting. There was no other public input.
Discuss and act on a resolution appointing the medical examiner for 2015: Strama had a
copy of the resolution which had previously been approved by the Law Enforcement Committee
for review by committee members. Strama noted that there were no changes in the fees paid or
the contract excepting for dates on the contract. Hansen/Mildbrand to approve the resolution
appointing the medical examiner for 2015. The motion carried.
Discuss and act on a resolution approving the 2015 highway department equipment
schedule: The resolution had been approved by the Highway Committee and following a short
discussion, Mildbrand/Krug motioned to approve the resolution approving the 2015 highway
department equipment schedule. The motion carried.
Discuss and act on tabled issue related to purchase of iPad for county supervisors:
Hansen/Krug to table the issue until January 2015 meeting after the budget process has been
completed. The motion carried.
Discuss 2015 Taylor County Budget Process: Strama informed members that the sign-up
sheets for budget review are in the county clerk’s office for review and that several additional
departments have signed up for the Thursday night session.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
Payroll submitted was:
July 31, 2014 86405-86406 $731.22 Vendor Checks
July 31, 2014 92593-92790 $208,389.18 Direct Deposit Stubs
August 14, 2014 86407-86412 $2,765.47 Vendor Checks
August 14, 2014 4 Checks $38.44 Manual Checks
August 14, 2014 92791-93007 $207,674.51 Direct Deposit Stubs
Krug/Mildbrand to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Krug/Mildbrand to adjourn the meeting at 10:08 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
August 01, 2014 225654-225755 $181,624.77
August 08, 2014 225756-225839 $337,456.51
August 15, 2014 225840-225949 $141,262.77
August 15, 2014 225950-226054 $7,023,764.38
August 22, 2014 226055-226093 $35,942.11
August 25, 2014 226094-226169 $138,147.37
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday, July 31, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at approximately 11:16 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs, Dave Krug and Tim Hansen
Members Absent: All Present
Other Attendees: Jim Metz, and Bruce Strama were also present.
Approve the Minutes of the July 17, 2014 Finance Committee meeting: Mildbrand/Fuchs
motioned to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2014 minutes. The motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Hansen/Mildbrand to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Public Input: There was no public input.
Discuss 2015 Taylor County Budget Process: There had been discussion of holding a Budget
Review Committee Meeting the evening of September 18, 2014 to accommodate interested
citizens that are unable to attend meetings during the day, but there was never formal approval
of the proposal. Following discussion, Mildbrand/Krug motioned to hold a Budget Review
Committee meeting on September 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., and to have the annual 2015 budgets
from the highway department, sheriff’s department and health department reviewed at that
meeting to allow public comment. The motion carried, with one member, Tim Hansen voting
no and the others aye.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
Payroll submitted was:
July 17, 2014 86403-86404 $731.22 Vendor Checks
July 17, 2014 3 checks $76.55 Manual Checks
July 17, 2014 92392-92592 $216,434.92 Direct Deposit Stubs
Krug/Fuchs to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Mildbrand/Hansen to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
July 18, 2014 225464-225533 $376,413.97
July 25, 2014 225534-225581 $67,629.53
July 28, 2014 225582-225653 $68,814.95
Joint Personnel and Finance Committee
July 31, 2014
Third Floor County Board Room
Call Meeting to Order: Charles Zenner called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present: Tim Hansen, Charles Zenner, David Krug, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis,
Dennis Fuchs, Dave Bizer
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Larry Brandl, Barb Petkovsek;
Carlson Dettmann Consulting, Amber Fallos, Rollie Thums (10:00-10:53 a.m.), Bruce Strama, Brian
Wilson; Star News (10:07 a.m. to 11:13 a.m.)
Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the
agenda with five items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Hansen, to approve the minutes
for the June 5, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast,
the motion carried.
County Financial Functions. Chairman Zenner discussed reasons for adding county financial
functions to the agenda were that he wanted to start talking about a succession plan that will
become needed due to impending retirements possibly within the next five years. Barb
Petkovsek, Carlson Dettmann Consulting, and Marie Koerner, Human Resources Manager, were
present for the discussion. Ms. Petkovsek evaluated Taylor County’s situation in the accounting
department, Human Services as well as evaluating the Taylor County Code to see what
succession plan might be put in place. She gave a recommendation to have a Finance
Department with a Finance Director, Finance Assistant and new position of Finance Manager
created at Human Services. Discussion followed on possible changes within the current
structure and proposed structure. It was moved by Fuchs, seconded by Bizer, to develop a job
description and hire a Financial Manager at Human Services. A roll call vote cast, six (6) voting
aye, the motion carried. It was then moved by Bizer, seconded by Krug, to develop a transition
plan to establish a Finance Department. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Adjournment. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Fuchs, to adjourn at 11:13 a.m. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Secretary: Linda Daniels
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday, July 17, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 9:00 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs, Dave Krug and Tim Hansen
Members Absent: All Present
Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Sarah Holtz, Larry Brandl, Bill Breneman, and Bruce Strama were
present, with Mark Berglund (Star News), arriving at 9:10, Bruce Daniels at 9:17 and Lester Lewis
at 9:21 a.m.
Approve the Minutes of the May 15, 2014 Finance Committee meeting: Initially the
minutes were approved on a Mildbrand/Krug motion but realizing that Mildbrand was not
present at the previous meeting, that motion was disallowed at that time and followed by a
Krug/Zenner motioned to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2014 minutes. The motion
carried.
Approve the Agenda: Krug/Hansen to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Taylor County Treasurer, Sarah Holtz distributed copies of the Report
which was reviewed by committee members and stood approve.
Public Input: There was no public input.
Discuss and act on emergency siren repair expense: Emergency Management Director, Bill
Breneman distributed material related to the condition of current emergency sirens within the
county. Required repairs to the equipment ranged from replacement of batteries to
replacement of the entire unit at an estimated cost of $33,705.00. When asked if there were any
options to repair or replacement of the sirens, Breneman stated that the county will be
implementing “Code Red”, a program that will be used to warn county residents via land line
phones, cell phones and email of impending danger, but Breneman felt that the system should
be used in addition to the sirens and that the sirens are still important. There was additional
discussion concerning payment for the repairs or replacement expenses and whether or not the
county should incur any expense. It was noted in the original agreement, at the time that the
county invested approximately $139,000.00 for purchase and installation of the original
equipment, that the municipalities would be responsible for maintenance, repair and
replacement. The Law Enforcement Committee had approved, pending Finance Committee
approval, a 50% match to municipalities that choose to complete either listed repairs or
replacement as compiled by emergency management. When questioned, Larry Brandl
suggested either funding the match from the contingency fund, the general fund or the SRS
Act-Title III fund which is included in the forestry department budget. Krug/Mildbrand to
approve the 50% county match of expenses with municipalities for repairs or replacement of
sirens as recommended by the Law Enforcement Committee with the funding from either the
general fund or the SRS Act-Title III fund. The motion carried on a roll-call vote with Krug,
Mildbrand and Zenner voting aye, Fuchs and Hansen voting no.
Discuss 2015 Taylor County Budget Process: Larry Brandl gave committee members
information pertaining to known expenses and revenues and estimates of the required levy
amount that may be required. Following discussion committee members directed that
department heads be required to submit a 2015 budget with a 0% increase to the Budget
Review Committee in September.
As there was a public hearing scheduled for the county board room at 10:00 a.m. the Finance
Committee moved to the third floor jury room to finish up with warrants and payroll. Strama
informed Mark Berglund (Star News) of the move and asked that Lester Lewis, who would be
present during the public hearing to inform anyone that may have a question or want to attend
the Finance Committee Meeting that the Meeting had moved to the jury room down the hall.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
Payroll submitted was:
June 19, 2014 86394-86395 $746.22 Vendor Checks
June 19, 2014 4 checks $-35.16 Manual Checks
June 19, 2014 91961-92185 $228,534.30 Direct Deposit Stubs
July 03, 2014 86396 $53.85 Employee Check
July 03, 2014 86397-86402 $2,800.47 Vendor Checks
July 03, 2014 1 Check $-79.47 Manual Check
July 03, 2014 92186-92391 $202,295.19 Direct Deposit Stubs
Krug/Hansen to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Hansen/Mildbrand to adjourn the meeting at 10:36 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
June 13, 2014 224873-224988 $726,144.29
June 20, 2014 224989-225042 $495,551.55
June 23, 2014 225043-225118 $96,122.97
June 27, 2014 225119-225173 $166,968.22
July 03, 2014 225174-225242 $169,629.91
July 11, 2014 225243-225319 $218,159.38
July 14, 2014 225320-225463 $247,327.50
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday, June 12, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Dennis Fuchs and Dave Krug
Members Absent: Scott Mildbrand and Tim Hansen
Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Larry Brandl and Bruce Strama. Jess Sackmann Arrived at 10:15
a.m.
Approve the Minutes of the May 15, 2014 Finance Committee meeting: Fuchs/Krug to
approve the minutes of the May 15, 2014 Finance Committee meeting. The motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Krug/Fuchs to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: There was no report at this meeting but will be included at the next
scheduled meeting.
Public Input: There was no public input.
Discuss and act on a resolution authorizing additional machinery expense for the highway
department: Strama had included a copy of the proposed resolution which had been approved
by the Highway Committee along with the agendas. Following a short discussion, Krug/Hansen
to approve the resolution authorizing the machinery purchase as submitted for submittal to the
County Board. The motion carried.
Follow-up discussion on a proposal to schedule budget meetings to gain public input:
Larry Brandl had drafted a tentative 2015 budget review schedule to allow committee members
to see what the possible options are. Following discussion committee members decided to
tentatively schedule a budget review session and public hearing on the evening of September
18, 2014 with direction that at minimum the law enforcement, and highway departments submit
their budgets at the evening session. Initially Human Services was included in the budgets to be
reviewed the same evening, but Human Services has their own public hearing for their budget.
It was agreed that if needed the schedule could be changed.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
May 16, 2014 224378-224443 $275,626.05
May 23, 2014 224444-224501 $482,563.43
May 27, 2014 224502-224578 $95,121.87
May 30, 2014 224579-224617 $131,531.04
June 06, 2014 224618-224757 $342,210.18
June 09, 2014 224758-224872 $210,995.39
Payroll submitted was:
May 22, 2014 86386-86387 $703.22 Vendor Checks
May 22, 2014 2 Checks $30.88 Manual Checks
May 22, 2014 91539-91751 $213,216.79 Direct Deposit Stubs
June 05, 2014 86388-86393 $2,782.47 Vendor Checks
June 05, 2014 91752-91960 $211,461.00 Manual Checks
Krug/Fuchs to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Fuchs/Krug to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
Joint Personnel and Finance Committee
June 5, 2014
Third Floor County Board Room
Call Meeting to Order: Charles Zenner called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present: Tim Hansen, Charles Zenner, David Krug, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis,
Dennis Fuchs, Dave Bizer
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Rae Anne Beaudry, Raymond
Soper, Larry Brandl, Barb Ochs, Alex Beaudry
Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Fuchs, to approve the agenda
with eight items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the
minutes for the March 13, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A unanimous
vote cast, the motion carried.
Agenda items 4, 5, 6 and 7: Health Insurance Claims year to date vs. last year to date,
Memo of questions and responses related to health insurance, Affordable Care Act,
HSA/HRA, etc, Early budget projection, and Upcoming Affordable Care Act items. Rae
Anne Beaudry from The Horton Group was present to go through the health insurance claims
year to date vs. last year to date for Taylor County, memo of questions and responses related to
health insurance and the estimated 2015 budget for health insurance. She distributed
information regarding Healthcare Reform Update with regards to COBRA, annual out-of-pocket
maximum, FSA Carryover, Summary of Benefits and Coverage, Health Plan Identification
numbers, PCORI Fees Compliance Update, and Form 720-Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return for
the supervisors to read to become informed on changes that may come. It was requested of the
Horton Group to provide statistics on how many people have met their deductible so far this
year. No further action was taken on this agenda item.
Adjournment. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to adjourn at 10:44 a.m. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Secretary: Linda Daniels
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday, May 15, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs, Tim Hansen and Dave Krug
Members Absent: All Present
Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Lester Lewis, Sarah Holtz, Jeff Ludwig, Bruce Strama and Brian
Wilson (The Star News).
Approve the Minutes of the April 10, 2014 Finance Committee meeting: Fuchs/Mildbrand
to approve the minutes of the previous Finance Committee meeting. The motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Hansen/Krug to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: The Report stood approved following review by committee members.
Discuss and act on Taylor County grant reporting procedures: Brandl reported that it was
discovered while conducting the annual audit that grant funding was erroneously reported in
the past and that an updated grant recording procedure is required. Copies of the grant
recording procedures to be implemented were distributed for review by committee members.
Following review, Hansen/Mildbrand to approve the grant recording procedures as submitted.
The motion carried.
Review and act on a request for funding to purchase security equipment: Jeff Ludwig was
present to inform committee members that the Security and Facilities Committee had
recommended, pending Finance Committee approval, the purchase of a 32 inch public view
monitor and camera for approximately $1,600.00. Committee members had differences of
opinion on the effectiveness of the proposed monitor and camera and questioned the expense
incurred for the equipment. When questioned about the equipment Ludwig informed members
that it was one unit that housed both the camera and monitor which was convenient in the
event that if required the equipment could easily be placed at a different location for special
purposes. He also stated that he checked into purchasing equipment that would be connected
to the current system and going that route would actually be more expensive than purchasing
the stand-alone unit. Following further discussion Fuchs/Hansen to table the issue to allow
Ludwig time to check into less expensive alternatives such as a separate camera and monitor
which several members felt would be less expensive. The motion carried. Dave Krug voted no
on the motion.
Discuss a proposal to schedule public meeting to gain public input on the county budget:
Committee members Zenner and Hansen had attended a conference at which it was suggested
that municipalities try to get the public more involved in the budgeting process. Committee
members discussed options though there was some doubt as to whether the public would show
interest and attend scheduled budget meetings allowing public input. The consensus following
discussion was that one of the budget meetings held in September be scheduled in the evening
and that several of the departments with more extensive budgets be required to attend that
budget meeting to approve their budgets. The budget meeting would be followed by a public
hearing at which comments or suggestions could be heard regarding the budget. There will be
additional discussion of the proposal and the subject will be included on a future agenda. There
was also direction given that “Public Input” be included as an item on finance agendas in the
future.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
Payroll submitted was:
April 10, 2014 86371-86376 $2,837.47 Vendor Checks
April 10, 2014 1 Check $-69.33 Manual Check
April 10, 2014 90908-91116 $208,829.80 Direct Deposit Stubs
April 24, 2014 86377-86378 $703.22 Vendor Checks
April 24, 2014 11 Checks $155.60 Manual Checks
April 24, 2014 91117-91338 $216,454.63 Direct Deposit Stubs
May 08, 2014 86379-86385 $2,977.47 Vendor Checks
May 08, 2014 91339-91538 $201,805.70 Direct Deposit Stubs
Mildbrand/Krug to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Hansen/Mildbrand to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
April 11, 2014 223780-223899 $544,608.59
April 18, 2014 223900-223968 $189,542.64
April 21, 2014 223969-224043 $130,017.66
April 25, 2014 224044-224100 $508,800.50
May 02, 2014 224101-224171 $146,630.55
May 09, 2014 224172-224264 $374,744.25
May 12, 2014 224265-224377 $139,962.20
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday, April 10, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 9:00 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs, Tim Hansen and Dave Krug
Members Absent: All Present
Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Sarah Holtz and Bruce Strama. Lester Lewis and Marie Koerner
arrived later.
Approve the Minutes of the March 13, 2014 Finance Committee meeting:
Mildbrand/Hansen to approve the minutes of the previous Finance Committee meeting. The
motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Krug/Mildbrand to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: The Report stood approved following review by committee members.
Discuss and act on line item adjustments for the IT Department: Strama had included a
copy of the proposed adjustments along with the agendas for prior review. Tim Hansen and
Strama explained why the adjustments were made, followed by a Krug/Hansen motion to
approve the line item adjustments as submitted. The motion carried.
Review and approve the Report of 2013 contingency & general fund transfers: Accountant
Larry Brandl had prepared the Report which was reviewed by committee members.
Hansen/Mildbrand to approve the Report of 2013 contingency and general fund transfers. The
motion carried.
Review and approve the resolution approving Housing Authority transfer: Brandl and
Strama had drafted the resolution based on the approval of additional funding to aid in
financing the Taylor County Housing Authority which had been acted on at the March 13, 2014
Finance Committee Meeting. Mildbrand/Hansen to approve the resolution approving the
transfer and it’s submission to County Board. The motion carried.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
March 14, 2014 223308-223382 $199,682.07
March 21, 2014 222383-223441 $185,787.43
March 24, 2014 223442-223504 $79, 526.39
March 28, 2014 223505-223565 $279,002.82
April 04, 2014 223566-223682 $174,121.15
April 07, 2014 223683-223779 $206,448.91
Payroll submitted was:
March 13, 2014 86361 $59.26 Employee Checks
March 13, 2014 86362-86367 $2,837.47 Vendor Checks
March 13, 2014 18 Manual Checks $365.79 Manual Checks
March 13, 2014 90448-90678 $207,508.22 Direct Deposit Stubs
March 27, 2014 86368 $49.65 Employee Checks
March 27, 2014 86369-86370 $703.22 Vendor Checks
March 27, 2014 90679-90907 $213,392.60 Direct Deposit Stubs
Krug/Hansen to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Discuss and act on approval of purchase of a car for employees: Marie Koerner informed
committee members that $8,000.00 had been budgeted for purchase of a midsized car to
replace the 2009 Dodge Caliber which has in excess of 100,000 miles on it. She also noted that
there is approximately $5,000.00 available in the purchasing account but had anticipated
additional funding would be available from that account. She stated that required repairs and
maintenance have required funding which would have been available for the purchase of a new
car. The estimated cost of a new midsized car is in the fifteen to eighteen thousand dollar
range, so the difference between the approximate available funding of $13,000 and the cost of
the new car would have to be addressed by the Finance Committee. There are several
approaches to attaining the required funding which will be addressed once a final cost is
confirmed. Mildbrand/Fuchs to approve that Koerner proceed in getting bids on a midsized
car. The motion carried.
Mildbrand/Hansen to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday, March 13, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs, Tim Hansen and Dave Krug
Members Absent: All Present
Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Sarah Holtz, Larry Brandl, Sara Nuernberger, Shelia Nice, Denise
Johnson, Marie Koerner, Linda Daniels, Beth Wilson, Bruce Strama and Brian Wilson (The Star
News).
Approve the Minutes of the February 13, 2014 Finance Committee meeting:
Mildbrand/Krug to approve the minutes of the previous Finance Committee meeting. The
motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Mildbrand/Hansen to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: The Report stood approved following review by committee members.
Discuss and act on funding request for the 100th year courthouse celebration: Sara
Nuernberger distributed copies of a tentative schedule of events for the planned celebration
and reviewed the schedule with committee members. She and Marie Koerner have been active
in planning for the event and estimate that $4,000.00 would be more than enough to cover
expenses including prizes, music, tent rental, promotional expenses and other miscellaneous
expenses. If the expenses were less any unused funds would be credited back to the county.
Larry Brandl questioned if the event is to be planned and paid for by the county or by some
other organization, noting that if it is a county event the must be closely monitored whereas if
the event is held in conjunction with some other service organization that the county could just
make a $4,000.00 grant or to that organization and not be responsible for tracking those
expenses so closely. Following discussion Fuchs/Mildbrand to grant up $4,000.00 of
contingency funds to a chosen Taylor County service organization designated to aid in
organizing the 100th Year Courthouse Celebration. The motion carried.
Discuss and act on a request for contingency fund transfer for purchase of new hardware
and software required to implement the laser check overlay project: Larry Brandl had
prepared information which was reviewed by committee members outlining the reason and
amount required for the overlay project. The amount requested for transfer was $4,400.00.
Hansen/Mildbrand to approve the contingency fund transfer of $4,400.00 as requested by
Brandl. The motion carried.
Discuss and act on a resolution requesting power line funding for Cadette Girl Scout Silver
Project: Girl Scout Beth Wilson was present to request $750.00 of power line funding to aid in
financing her Silver Project. She explained the purpose of the project, which includes placing
signage along the River walk that shows different exercises that can be done while on a walk, is
encouraging exercise to promote health. Committee members commended Wilson, but were
not in favor of approval of her request from the power line fund as they felt funding may be
available through other avenues including the Memorial Health Center which does promote
health and wellness and would be closely associated with the objectives of her proposed project.
Fuchs/Hansen to deny the request for $750 by Beth Wilson for her Girl Scout Project. The
motion carried.
Discuss and act on a resolution requesting power line impact fees for the purchase of a
UTV for grooming trails at the Winter Sports Area and for general departmental use.
Strama had distributed a copy of the resolution making the request to committee members and
reviewed the information in the resolution, noting that grant funding is available for
reimbursement of the UTV at 50% of the cost of labor and equipment. Strama estimated that it
may take up to ten years for full reimbursement but that the reimbursements would be placed
back in the power line account until fully reimbursed. He also reported that if the UTV were
purchased that it may be somewhat more expensive than a new snowmobile, but would be
more suitable for pulling equipment in the winter and could be used year-round. Committee
members were supportive of the purchase, but felt that the funding should come from the
Forestry budget and not the power line funding. Fuchs/Mildbrand to deny the request. The
motion carried. Zenner offered to place a request for funding the purchase of the UTV on the
Forestry Committee Agenda.
Review status of funding for Taylor County Housing Authority: Shelia Nice was present
along with her newly hired replacement Denise Johnson whom she introduced followed by
committee introductions. Nice presented information estimating the amount of funding that
would be required from Taylor County to fund the Housing Authority office for 24 hours per
week for the remainder of 2014. That amount was estimated to be $18,926.49, which Nice
noted would be more cost effective than hiring a full-time county employee for the 24 hours in
her office and having that employee share hours with the Register of Deeds office. If the county
only helped fund the office the county would not be required to include fringe benefits and if
things improve and the required funding becomes less it would be much simpler if the county
did not to hire an additional employee. Mildbrand/Fuchs to approve that a $19,000.00 General
Fund Transfer be made to cover the expenses required to fund the Taylor County Housing
Authority office for the remainder of 2014 at 24 hours per week. The motion carried. The
transfer approved will be submitted the County Board for approval.
Discuss and act on proposals to curtail or apply other changes to spending power line
impact fees: Committee members discussed possible actions that could be taken to curtail the
spending from the power line impact fees including setting a minimum fund balance, approving
disbursement only annually or quarterly among other suggestions. Following discussion the
committee members decided that there need not be any changes only use of good judgment
and no action was taken.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
Payroll submitted was:
February 13, 2014 86347-86348 $137.27 Employee Checks
February 13, 2014 86349-86354 $2,814.72 Vendor Checks
February 13, 2014 Manual Checks $7.56 Manual Checks
February 13, 2014 90000-90210 $203,333.20 Direct Deposit Stubs
February 27, 2014 86355-86358 $259.02 Employee Checks
February 27, 2014 86359-86360 $703.22 Vendor Checks
February 27, 2014 90211-90447 $218,383.89 Direct Deposit Stubs
Krug/Hansen to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Mildbrand/Hansen to adjourn the meeting at 11:06 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
February 14, 2014 222797-222885 $235,777.43
February 21, 2014 222886-222936 $106,331.83
February 24, 2014 222937-222975 $33,236.67
February 28, 2014 222976-223087 $322,949.90
March 07, 2014 223088-223207 $261,900.83
March 10, 2014 223208-223307 $167,614.86
Joint Personnel and Finance Committee
March 13, 2014
Third Floor County Board Room
Call Meeting to Order: Charles Zenner called the meeting to order at 9:16 a.m.
Members Present: Tim Hansen, Charles Zenner, David Krug, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis,
Dennis Fuchs, Dave Bizer
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Rae Anne Beaudry, Raymond
Soper, Beth Wilson, Brian Wilson, Larry Brandl, Amanda Kenny, Barb Ochs, Alex Beaudry
Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Fuchs, to approve the agenda
with nine items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Lewis, to approve the minutes for
the January 16, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast,
the motion carried.
Update on Employee Health Insurance Plan. Rae Anne Beaudry from The Horton Group was
present to go through the trend analysis for Taylor County for 2013 with discussion on plan cost
per employee, overall experience, plan cost components, inpatient and outpatient hospital visits,
emergency room visit, physician office visits, mental health visits, physical medicine encounters,
wellness/routine visits, claims related to unhealthy behaviors, prevention, early detection and
disease management and chronic disease impact. She distributed information regarding the
effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Domestic Partner Report for the
supervisors to read to become informed on changes that may come. She also discussed the
Summary of Health Plan Initiatives for the supervisors to consider in the year 2014. No further
action was taken on this agenda item.
Adjournment. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to adjourn at 9:58 a.m. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Secretary: Linda Daniels
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Jury Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 9:00 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs, Tim Hansen and Dave Krug
Members Absent: All Present
Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Dave Bizer, Roger Ewan, Sarah Holtz, Larry Brandl, Melissa
Seavers, Shelia Nice, Chuck Webster Sr., Mark Perrin, Gregory Knight, Bruce Strama and Brian
Wilson (The Star News).
Approve the Minutes of the January 16, 2014 Finance Committee meeting:
Mildbrand/Hansen to approve the minutes of the previous Finance Committee meeting. The
motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Fuchs/Mildbrand to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Sarah Holtz distributed copies of the Report to committee members for
review. The report stood approved.
Discuss and act on a proposal for purchase of tablets/ipads for county supervisors:
Supervisor Dave Bizer distributed copies of information related to the expenses that would be
incurred with the purchase of i/pads for all county board members. When asked if the use of
i/pads would result in any savings, Bizer stated that the best that could be expected would be to
break even. He also noted that he did not feel that the county board is ready to go wireless at
this time. Dennis Fuchs stated that he is not in favor of the purchase as he thought it an
unnecessary expenditure and also felt that we should support our paper/wood industry, also
agreeing he felt the board is not ready. There were arguments that the board would never be
ready and that the county should update to the i/pads, but following discussion, Hansen/Krug
to table the issue for six months. The motion carried.
Discuss and act on a resolution requesting power line funding for replacement of boards
and glass at the Simek Recreation Center: Greg Knight and Mark Perrin represented the
Medford Area Youth Hockey Association in addressing the Committee in relation the need and
funding required for replacement of the boards and glass at the Simek Recreation Center. They
noted that the current boards were purchased used and are 40 plus years old and are worn out.
They also informed committee members that the Rec Center is a stable in the community and
used by many whether it be for figure skating, hockey or just open skating which is offered on
weekends. They stated that the committee should also take into consideration the amount of
tourism funding that is brought in from other areas from events held at the center. The Center
is also used during the time of the year when there is no ice for community events which also
brings in many visitors. Committee members felt that the majority of the tourism dollars
brought in were spent in the City of Medford and asked if the Association had requested funds
from the City. Knight and Perrin stated that they had not. Krug/Hansen to approve the
resolution with the understanding that the Medford Area Youth Hockey Association would also
request funding from the City of Medford, which both Knight and Perrin agreed to. The motion
carried.
Review status of funding for Taylor County Housing Authority: Shelia Nice and Chuck
Webster were present to discuss the situation facing the Taylor County Housing Authority. Nice
explained that funds loaned were interest free and payment not required unless the individual
were to sell the affected property or refinance at which time payment of the loan would be
made to the Housing Authority and the Housing Authority would receive payment for
administration. With the economy in the state being rather stale as it is at this time there is not
much movement or refinancing going on so administration funding is down and the department
is running out of funds and would like to bring that to the attention of the Finance Committee.
Brandl has been in contact with the county auditors and they have given some guidelines on
what action may be taken. Brandl felt the best approach would be to help subsidize the
department for a six month period during which decisions could be make in reference to
possibly taking over the programs as a county department and county staff or to just let the
department continue to decline at which time the county would be required to take portions of
the program as their responsibility and maybe allow some services to be absorbed by
neighboring consortiums. Nice had prepared information which when reviewed showed that it
would cost an estimated additional $15,000.00 to fund the Housing Authority for six additional
months. Brandl stated that there is currently $4,733.78 of carry-over in the Housing Authority
budget and that the Finance Committee would be able to transfer and additional $1,100.00 from
the contingency fund into the Housing Authority budget which would allow the office to remain
open for a short time. Following further discussion, Fuchs/Mildbrand to approve use of the
$4,733.78 carry-over and to transfer $1,100.00 from the contingency fund to the Housing
Authority budget to subsidize the department until a long term solution can be reached. The
motion carried unanimously. Any further subsidy would require approval of the full board which
will be considered when necessary.
The Committee recessed at 10:58 a.m. to attend the Taylor County Board Meeting scheduled for
10:00 a.m. and reconvened at 10:36 a.m. to act on remaining agenda items.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
Payroll submitted was:
January 16, 2014 86340 $86.02 Employee Check
January 16, 2014 86341-86342 $703.22 Vendor Checks
January 16, 2014 Manual Checks $12,626.28- Manual Checks
January 16, 2014 89558-89778 $214,730.27 Direct Deposit Stubs
January 30, 2014 86343-86344 $277.11 Employee Checks
January 30, 2014 86345-86346 $703.22 Vendor Checks
January 30, 2014 89779-89999 $216,021.73 Direct Deposit Stubs
January 17, 2014 222282-222356 $139,248.42
January 24, 2014 222357-222410 $451,688.23
January 27, 2014 222411-222501 $107,983.34
January 31, 2014 222502-222563 $237,714.08
February 07, 2014 222564-222675 $214,672.16
February 10, 2014 222676-222796 $479,798.20
Krug/Mildbrand to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Fuchs/Hansen to adjourn the meeting at 10:52 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday, January 16, 2014
County Board Room
Call Meeting To Order: Chuck Zenner at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present: Chuck Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Dennis Fuchs, Tim Hansen and Dave Krug
Members Absent: All Present
Other Attendees: Lester Lewis, Dave Lemke, Mike Bub, Sarah Holtz, Larry Brandl, Marie
Koerner, Bruce Strama, Brian Wilson (The Star News) and Brad Dahlvig (WKEB). Jim Metz arrived
at 9:25 a.m.
Approve the Minutes of the December 12, 2013 Finance Committee meeting:
Mildbrand/Hansen to approve the minutes of the previous Finance Committee meeting. The
motion carried.
Approve the Agenda: Mildbrand/Hansen to approve the agenda. The motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Sarah Holtz distributed copies of the Report to committee members for
review. The low interest rate received for investments was noted resulting in no alternatives.
The report stood approved.
Discuss and act on a resolution requesting power line funding for the City of Medford
swimming pool project: Mike Bub had distributed material for review and was present to
answer any questions related to the request for $25,000.00 for the swimming pool project which
will include several play stations. He noted that the fees for use of the pool would be the same
for all users, not an additional fee for those outside of the city as had been the case in the past.
The surrounding townships and other municipalities that had residents using the facility more
often were asked to pay a fee which will also be used to offset expenses. Bub reported that the
annual expense for operation of the pool is approximately $60,000.00 and is considered a
community service by the City of Medford. Following the discussion, Mildbrand/Hansen to
approve the resolution requesting $25,000.00 for the pool project for submittal to the full
county board. The motion carried.
Discuss and act on a resolution requesting power line funding for needed repairs to the
Centennial Community Center: Chuck Zenner reported that the resolution requesting
$20,000.00 is similar to the others approved for Rib Lake, Westboro and Jump River which were
for repairs to their buildings at which meal sites are held. It was suggested that the resolution
be amended to include the wording for approval by the County Board to state “up to
$20,000.00”and to allow a two year time limit for requesting funds. Krug/Fuchs to approve the
resolution and submittal to the full county board including the suggested amendments of
payment of up to $20,000.00 and giving a two year time frame to request the funds. The
motion carried.
Discuss and act on payment of an invoice for lumber used at the Perkinstown Winter
Sports Area: The Building, Grounds & Parks Committee had directed this item be placed on the
agenda. The maintenance department had received and invoice for $874.00 from JLM
Hardwoods for oak lumber which was used for paneling at the Winter Sports Area. The issue is
that purchase of the lumber was not approved by neither the Committee nor the maintenance
director. There was concern that County Board Supervisor Dave Lemke made the commitment
without appropriate oversight. Lemke reported that he felt that the oak lumber’s superior
durability made it a better option than the basswood initially to be used for the paneling and
felt it necessary to commit to the purchase due to the need for the material in a short time
frame. Committee members agreed that there is no instance where a board supervisor on their
own with no approval should commit to purchase for the county, there could always be a special
meeting for approval if necessary. Following further discussion, even though the Committee
was did not condone Lemke’s action, Mildbrand/Hansen to pay the invoice received from JLM
Hardwoods for $874.00. The motion carried with four members voting aye, Krug voting no.
Review and act on warrants and payroll as submitted:
Warrants submitted were:
Payroll submitted was:
December 19, 2013 86332-86333 $696.22 Vendor Checks
December 19, 2013 Six Checks $83.58 Manual Checks
December 19, 2013 89103-89314 $205,851.05 Direct Deposit Stubs
January 02, 2014 86334-86339 $2,813.72 Vendor Checks
January 02, 2014 89315-89557 $243,100.09 Direct Deposit Stubs
Fuchs/Krug to approve payment of warrants and payroll as submitted. The motion carried.
Act on disallowing Alan Hansen Claim: Marie Koerner was present to answer questions
pertaining to the claim received from Alan Hansen. Following review and a short discussion of
the $25,000,000.00 claim, Hansen/Mildbrand to disallow the claim as recommended by the
county’s insurance carrier. The motion carried.
Mildbrand/Hansen to adjourn the meeting at 9:41 a.m. The motion carried.
Bruce P. Strama
December 13, 2013 221660-221726 $193,554.67
December 20, 2013 221727-221815 $272,383.44
December 23, 2013 221816-221873 $68,419.64
December 27, 2013 221874-221951 $237,532.23
January 03, 2014 221952-222039 $385,032.92
January 10, 2014 222040-222135 $211,057.40
January 13, 2014 222136-222281 $482,192.23
Joint Personnel and Finance Committee
January 16, 2014
Third Floor County Board Room
Call Meeting to Order: Charles Zenner called the meeting to order at 9:44 a.m.
Members Present: Tim Hansen, Charles Zenner, David Krug, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis,
Dennis Fuchs, Dave Bizer
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Patrick Glynn; Carlson Dettmann,
LLC, Bruce Strama, Bruce Daniels, Maggie Gebauer, Larry Brandl, Kim Kasparek, Nick Synol,
Angie Becker, Sarah Holtz, Sara Nuernberger, Brad Dahlvig; WIGM-WKEB, Lori Walsh, Brian
Wilson; Star News, Rich Sigmund, Eric Bunkelman, Jesse Turner, Mindy Lindahl, Jessica Jensen
Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the
agenda with nine items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Fuchs, to approve the minutes
for the December 12, and December 16, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting.
A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
2015-2018 salaries for the Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Court and resolution. Marie Koerner,
Human Resources Manager, presented and explained the resolution regarding the Sheriff and
Clerk of Circuit Court. Patrick Glynn; Carlson Dettmann Consulting, LLC, explained that the
Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Court fell within the pay plan, placing them at Step 6 (Control Point).
A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve an increase of 4.2% in 2015
and 2% in 2016, 2017 and 2018 for the Clerk of Court and also to approve a 3.5% increase in
2015 and 2% in 2016, 2017 and 2018 for the Sheriff. A roll call vote cast, seven (7) voting aye,
the motion carried.
Wage increases for Jailer/Dispatchers. Ms. Koerner, explained that there were new employees
who would be beginning employment with Taylor County and being placed at the minimum
step in the wage study, and there were five employees that were in the same position that are
being paid under the minimum so they would be making lesser wage than a new employee in
the same position. It was her recommendation to bring the five individuals already employed by
Taylor County up to the minimum starting wage in the wage study. A motion was made by
Fuchs, seconded by Krug, to approve increasing the current employees in the Jailer/Dispatcher
job title to the minimum starting wage of $18.12 per hour beginning January 12, 2014. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Resolution to approve the Non-Professional Employees, AFSCME, Local 3679, Bargaining
Agreement for 2014. Ms. Koerner presented the resolution and answered questions regarding
the resolution for the Non-Professional Employees Agreement for 2014. A motion was made by
Mildbrand, seconded by Bizer, to approve the Non-Professional Employees, AFSCME, Local
3679, Bargaining Agreement for 2014. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Resolution to approve the Professional Employees, Teamsters, Local 662, Bargaining
Agreement for 2014. Ms. Koerner presented the resolution and answered questions regarding
the resolution for the Professional Employees Agreement for 2014. A motion was made by Bizer,
seconded by Fuchs, to approve the Professional Employees, Teamsters, Local 662, Bargaining
Agreement for 2014. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Resolution to approve the Highway Employees, AFSCME, Local 617, Bargaining
Agreement for 2014. Ms. Koerner presented the resolution and answered questions regarding
the resolution for the Highway Employees Agreement for 2014. The Highway union had already
ratified the agreement with Taylor County before the Joint Personnel and Finance Committee
meeting. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Bizer, to approve the Highway Employees,
AFSCME, Local 617, Bargaining Agreement for 2014. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Adjournment. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Krug, to adjourn at 10:11 a.m. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Secretary: Linda Daniels