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MEETING MINUTES
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
December 15, 2020 5:00 PM
Room 1284-County Board Room
St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1284 -
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson,
Wisconsin
NOTICE
Due to Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Committee members and staff are encouraged to attend
the meeting via the use of technology utilizing the Zoom platform.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Bob Long St. Croix County Chair Present
Carah Koch St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Scottie Ard St. Croix County Vice Chair Present
David Peterson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
William Peavey St. Croix County Supervisor Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Administration Committee – Regular Meeting – November 17, 2020 5:00 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
Supervisor Achterhof concerned Covid-19 leaves cover only one instance. Supervisor Hansen
interested in the possibility for financial relief for small businesses.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Report November 2020
Interim County Administrator Witt reviewed the financial report for the period ending
November 2020.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Budget Amendment 2021 (1)
Interim County Administrator Witt explained the reason and impact of the proposed
budget amendment, increasing Reserve Sheriff Deputy pay from $18.10 to $21.53.
Moved by Ard, seconded by Peterson to recommend budget amendment 2021(1).
Motion carried 5-0
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scottie Ard, Vice Chair
SECONDER: David Peterson, Supervisor
AYES: Bob Long, Carah Koch, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, William Peavey
3. Tax Deed Bid Consideration
County Clerk Campbell provided information on property in Glenwood City. Bids were
low compared to back taxes and below appraised value. Suggestions to re-advertise for
additional bids. Look at longer view to see what is happening with adjacent properties.
Moved by Peterson, seconded Long by to reject bids. Motion carried 5-0.
RESULT: DEFEATED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Bob Long, Chair
AYES: Bob Long, Carah Koch, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, William Peavey
4. Consideration of An Agreement With The City of Glenwood City Regarding Parcels
With Delinquent Real Estate Tax
Corporation Counsel Cox reviewed property situation with Glenwood City property and
cost of asbestos abatement paid for by the City. Moved by Peavey, seconded Ard by to
approve acquiring property and deeding back to the City of Glenwood City per
agreement. Motion carried 5-0.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William Peavey, Supervisor
SECONDER: Scottie Ard, Vice Chair
AYES: Bob Long, Carah Koch, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, William Peavey
5. Resolution Amending Personnel Policies for Personal Leave, FMLA, Employee
Benefits
Audrie Haycraft from Human Resources reviewed policy changes. Moved by Peterson,
seconded by Peavey to recommend approval of Resolution updating personnel policies.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor
SECONDER: William Peavey, Supervisor
AYES: Bob Long, Carah Koch, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, William Peavey
6. Consideration of Personnel Leave Policies Related to Covid-19
Interim County Administrator Witt explained where we are at with FCCRA leaves related
to Covid-19. Committee provided Administrator feedback. Wait and see attitude with
what the federal government is going to do with an extension of leaves. Long look at
impact of the leaves. Give consideration if worsen. Low percentage currently affected.
Look at those that have no other coverage. Watch impact on essential employees.
Administrator has emergency authority to modify leaves policy is a situation arises or
becomes worse.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
7. Resolution Appointing Ken Witt County Administrator and Approving Employment
Agreement
Contract for County Administrator was reviewed. Change "shall" to "may" and add "at
their sole discretion" to section on page two. Moved by Peterson, seconded by Ard as
recommend resolution appointing Ken Witt County Administrator with contract as
amended. Motion carried 5-0.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Scottie Ard, Vice Chair
AYES: Bob Long, Carah Koch, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, William Peavey
8. Resolution Authorizing Broadband Assessment RFP
Interim County Administrator Witt explained intent of RFP for a broadband assessment.
Moved by Koch, seconded by Long to recommend resolution authorizing RFP. Motion
carried 5-0.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carah Koch, Supervisor
SECONDER: Bob Long, Chair
AYES: Bob Long, Carah Koch, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, William Peavey
9. Consideration of Creating Financial Incentive Program for Businesses Following
Public Health Advisory Recommendations
Supervisor Koch explained she is looking for ways to help businesses that are following
public health guidelines. Bring back actionable plan next month based on feedback.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
10. Consideration of Annual Budget Process
Chair Long reviewed ideas to enhance annual budget process. Creating budget
workshop in early part of the year was requested.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
11. Review Results for National Community Survey (NCS) and National Business Survey
(NBS)
Review in more detail next month.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
January 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM