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MEETING MINUTES
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
July 20, 2021 5:00 PM
St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1284
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
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 – June 15, 2021 5:00 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
The director of the Deer Park Public Library spoke regarding Resolution Amending 2021 Budget
and requested permission from the board to answer questions regarding library funding during
the session.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Report for June 2021
Administrator Witt discussed the June 2021 financial report. The current budget is on
track and April 2021 has been the largest month of sales tax collection the county has
had.
2. Resolution Amending 2021 Budget (3)
Scott Cox from Corporation Counsel was consulted on this resolution due to potential
legal issues. Cox stated that it is an impermissible use of general funds. The board
decided to take no action at this time.
RESULT: NO ACTION
3. 2020 Audit Report with Brock Geyen, CPA, Clifton Larson Allen LLP
The audit was not ready at this time and will be delayed until next months meeting.
4. Consideration of Amending County Board Rules and Bylaws for Public Comment
Guidelines
Current guidelines for public comment were discussed. Supervisor Peterson discussed
the potential to limit public comment to items on the agenda. There was a general
discussion on pros and cons of this. Many of the supervisors discussed concerns of
limiting public comment and that the public should have an outlet to be heard and one
that allows them to speak up. The board decided to take no action at this time and there
was no motion.
RESULT: NO ACTION
5. Resolution Updating Personnel Policies
HR Director Davies- Fox discussed 4 policies that were evaluated including one that was
removed and how other policies were updated to reflect current HR practices. 6.13 is a
new policy that was created. The resolution was moved by Supervisor Ard and seconded
by Supervisor Peavy. Motion carried 5-0.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scottie Ard, Vice Chair
SECONDER: William Peavey, Supervisor
AYES: Bob Long, Carah Koch, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, William Peavey
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Supervisor Ard discussed an upcoming volunteer opportunity on Wednesday July 28th for a
point in time count for homeless in St. Croix County. More information can be found on The
Bridge and the Salvation Army websites.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Closed Session per Wisconsin State Statue 19.85(1)(e) for deliberation regarding
strategy for union contract negotiations.
The motion to begin a closed session was moved by Supervisor Ard and Seconded by
Supervisor Koch. Motion carried 5-0.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scottie Ard, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Carah Koch, Supervisor
AYES: Bob Long, Carah Koch, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, William Peavey
2. Return to Open Session
The motion to end the closed session was moved by Supervisor Ard and seconded by
supervisor Peterson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scottie Ard, Vice Chair
SECONDER: David Peterson, Supervisor
AYES: Bob Long, Carah Koch, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, William Peavey
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 5:50PM.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
August 17, 2021.