HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-12-2020 Committee of the Whole Minutes
MEETING MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
August 12, 2020 12:00 PM
Room 1284-County Board Room
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 Departed
Ed Schachtner St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Shawn Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Bob Long St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Cathy Leaf St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Carah Koch St. Croix County Supervisor Present 1:00 PM
Tim Hall St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Paul Berning St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Richard Ottino St. Croix County Supervisor Absent
Bob Feidler St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Scott Counter St. Croix County Supervisor Absent
Daniel Hansen St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Scottie Ard St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Greg Tellijohn St. Croix County Supervisor Present
David Peterson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Judy Achterhof St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Shelly Tomtschik St. Croix County Supervisor Present
William Peavey St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Attending remotely: Supervisors Leaf, Koch, Hall, Achterhof
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Committee of the Whole – Work Session – October 10, 2019 8:00 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consideration of Capital Improvement Projects for 2021 - 2025
Brief review of process by County Administrator Pat Thompson. Review of Capital
Improvement Projects (CIP) presented by Assistant County Administrator Ken Witt and
Assistant Finance Director Leah Simington. Board members showed their approval or
disapproval by use of "thumbs-up / thumbs-down paddles". Witt explained the approval
of the projects is for 2021.
Witt reviewed the phases under General Building and the Government Center
expansion project. He noted approving Phase I of the project means money would
be spent in 2021 and described each additional phase. Discussion regarding having
the Government Center expansion project go to a referendum. Vote on Phase 1
passed favorably 8 - 7. Discussion regarding voting on future Government Center
expansion phases to leave in for 2023, push it out to future years or go to
referendum. Thompson advised the future phases could be left in 2023 and the
board will review next year. Review of IT projects by Leah Simington. Emergency
Communications van discussion for $500,000. Sheriff Knudson indicated the 1999
Winnebago needs to be replaced. Discussion regarding parks and grant funds.
Witt reviewed the funding sources noting funds are available for 2021 projects.
Discussion regarding backing off on projects in 2021 since 2022 funding is a concern.
Witt explained the Administration Committee and County Board will act on the CIP
and it could be amended at committee level or by the County Board.
RESULT: DISCUSSED-NO ACTION
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Committee of the Whole will meet in October for budget review.
Supr. Feidler requested a Strategic Planning meeting. Witt stated a Strategic Planning
meeting will be scheduled sometime after the budget is done.
Thompson reported this is his last meeting with the board and stated this has been a good
experience.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURN
2:38 PM
DATE OF NEXT MEETING