HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance 09-26-2000 ST. CROIX COUNTY
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
TO: Chairman Thomas Dorsey
St . Croix County Board
FROM: Tom O'Connell, Finance Committee Chair
COMMITTEE TITLE: BUDGET REVIEW FOR DEPARTMENTS (Finance)
DATE: September 26, 27,, 28, 2000
TIME: Tuesday, Sept. 26 - 7:00 A.M.
Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 27 & 28 - 8:00 A.M.
LOCATION: St. Croix County Government Center
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
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NEW BUSINESS:
1 Budget Review for Departments
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT
(Agenda not necessarily presented in this order)
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DATE: September 21, 2000
COPIES TO: County Clerk
News Media/Notice Board
Committee Members
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FINANCE BUDGET REVIEWS
September 26, 27 and 28, 2000
Meeting called to order by Chair O ' Connell at 7 : 00 a.m. Members
present: Tom O' Connell, Ralph Swenson, Nancy Bieraugel, Tom
Dorsey and Stan Krueger. Staff present: Administrative
Coordinator Chuck Whiting, Finance Director Rich Loney,
Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman and County Clerk Sue Nelson
(7 : 10 a.m. ) .
General Comments: With the present budgets submitted, the levy
increase was 23 .4% . The average daily population in the Jail is
dropping due to lower jail rental and Huber. Project revenues
have decreased for 2001 to $1, 162 , 000 but overtime costs are
projected to increase by $10, 000 for 2001 .
O' Connell said in order to maintain the present mill rate of
3 . 58, we need to take $1 . 3 million out of the budgets . He
suggested removing all new positions and addressing them during
individual budget review.
Loney suggested looking at non levy funds, such as Jail
Assessment and Drug Fund for some projects like the jail cameras .
Loney also noted Perch Lake budget has a levy amount of $243 , 433 .
Health and Human services a $993 , 000 levy request for 2001 and
the Nursing Home $606, 382 .
Whiting said the Contingency Fund should be used for totally
unanticipated expenses, not for anticipated expenses . There is
$250, 000 in the Contingency Fund for 2001 budget at the present .
Krueger said the Administrative Coordinator' s Secretary' s salary
should be listed in Department 12 and not part of Workers ' Comp.
Motion by Swenson, 2nd by Bieraugel to take out the temporary help
positions that were denied by Personnel Committee . Carried.
Discussion on Clerk of Court not issuing passports if temporary
help is denied which was referred to Personnel Committee.
Motion by Swenson, 2nd by Bieraugel that new positions remain
unless Finance wishes to remove them after Department Heads
presentation. Roll call : Swenson-yes; Bieraugel-yes; Dorsey-yes;
O' Connell-no; Krueger-no . Carried 3 to 2 .
Public Protection: Chair Julie Speer, member Esther Wentz
present .
Child Support : Director Lynn Holmes explained the department is
reimbursed 66% of all direct and indirect costs . Better
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performance brings in additional revenue; this department is at
65% compared to the state at 55% . In 1999 $485 , 445 was brought
into the General Fund and it cost $378, 535 to operate the Child
Support office. They had $7 . 79 million in collections through
August 2000 .
Holmes explained the increase in other professional services was
due to the MN Department on Economic Security now charging for
wage detail services .
Sheriff : Sheriff Hillstead, Chief Deputy Ron Volkert, Patrol L
Captain Bob Klanderman, Jail Captain Karen Humphrey,
Administrative Assistant Mary Martell and Committee member Tom
Rose and Supr. Mary Louise Olson present .
Sheriff has applied for grant money for the investigator but has
no guarantee of this money. The Jail Assessment Fund cannot be
used. The Polk, Pierce and St . Croix Drug Fund can be used for
overtime and equipment .
There will be additional revenue of $22 , 000 for concert fees and
$15, 000 for DOT grant .
Sheriff Hillstead said a new boat is needed. Plans are to sell
the old one outright rather than a trade in. Estimate to repair
old boat is $24, 000 . Four bids were received and $38, 000 was U
the best deal . DNR will reimburse 65% over a five-year period.
The County gets 50% of citation fines and $19, 000 has been
collected this year.
Regarding the new speed limits, Klanderman said a warning will be
given the first year; a citation the second.
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Budget includes purchase of 8 new squad cars and 7 unmarked
vehicles . Presently there are 19 patrol, 7 investigator and 2
process server vehicles . Patrol cars usually have 110, 000 miles
when traded. Volkert said investigators use program cars .
Swenson asked if sufficient money was included for gasoline when
$70, 000 was used in the first six months and $107, 000 was
budgeted. Hillstead said gas prices are hard to determine .
Office supplies increased due to requirement of giving a form to
every victim. More citation books are needed.
Sheriff Hillstead said he, along with the County Board, has the
responsibility to provide the highest level of service to
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citizens of the County. Citation totals for 1999 were 4, 869 and
7, 000 are expected this year. The Towns want more service and
more coverage .
Jail : Karen Humphrey said rental from INS in Minnesota was lost
to a US Marshal Service in MN because their jail was not full and
INS was ordered take inmates there . The State of WI boot camp
residents used to come to the County Jail for a three day to a _-
week stay but now only stay overnight . Other Counties are
building new jails and do not need to rent space . The Jail has
contracted for 25 female inmates that must be returned to the
State.
Humphrey said the County Jail is required to provide medical
services . There is 42 . 5% increase in medical services partially
due to any inmate transferred must have a nurse consultation.
Swenson and Rose asked if we are losing money renting beds due to
medical costs . Humphrey said county inmates create the medical
charges; out of county inmates are reimbursed. A new Huber
officer would eliminate $12 , 000 of overtime. Humphrey noted the
high turnover is due to new police science grads wanting to go on
the road. They do not want to make a career of Corrections . In
our County a person has to work in the jail before they are
eligible to go on the road.
Hillstead said the new washer and dryer are coin operated, heavy
duty and should last 15 years . Cost is $3900 . Huber people are
responsible for laundry of their clothes .
The CERT (Correctional Emergency Response Team) equipment would
be used inside the jail to extract a prisoner or stop a riot
without using lethal weapons . Cost is $16, 000 .
Bieraugel commented on $2000 budgeted for the jail library and
asked if donations could be pursued. Wentz said people who
donate books give what they don' t want .
Rose indicated the present relationship of the levy and mill rate
would mean a $58 tax increase on a $200, 000 home.
District Attorney: Office Manager Jane Ebenson Moore and Victim
Witness Coordinator Ann Gustafson present . District Attorney
Eric Johnson arrived later.
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Gustafson said the VOCA person is now permanent part time and
receives Health Insurance benefits . The law now requires written
notification to victims rather than just a phone call .
Medical Examiner: The budget includes a 3% salary increase and
on call increased to 23 times per month.
Economic Development: Executive Director Bill Rubin and
President of Board Of Directors Mark Pendergast present .
Pendergast recommended the County make two payments (February and
June) rather the total payment in January. Their request from
the County is $39, 893 which is a $2200 increase .
O'Connell asked about the county' s in kind provisions such as
office space. The county' s portion of in kind was estimated at
$1800 .
Comments: Whiting suggested eliminating all new positions and
big capitol outlay items such as the new boat . The County needs
more systems and planning. Loney said Land Conservation has a
levy in the watershed budget that was all funded previously.
Krueger suggested three deputies be added in the Personnel dept .
and eliminating the Director and Assistant .
Motion by Swenson, 2nd by Bieraugel to rescind the previous motion
on leaving in new positions . Carried.
Health and Human Services: Director John Borup, Nursing Home
Administrator Carolyn Krieger and Accounting Supervisor Judy
Ziegler present .
Nursing Home : Krieger said it is anticipated the Nursing Home
will be $151, 428 short the end of 2000 . The census today is 96 .
Medicare rates have increased. Borup said wages and fringes are
the big item in the budget . The Health Insurance increases due
to employees paying less of the premium.
In looking beyond 2001 Borup said the census needs to improve and
the Nursing Home industry is at risk. The Home will need County
funds for the next 3 to 5 years . There is a need to operate the
home to provide more specialized care. If 34 special care people
were sent elsewhere, the cost would be $600 per day to the
County. We should have a joint meeting with H&HS and Finance to
develop a future plan.
The budget request for 2001 is $530, 382 .
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Long Term Support : Coodinator Ron Lockwood explained this
program and the various programs it covers including the
Sheltered Workshop.
The total request from Health and Human Services is $3 , 933 , 989
which is a $1 million increase over last year. Borup suggested
the use of pool cars which can operate at $ . 10 a mile, 20, 000
miles per year and can keep the car 4 to 5 years .
O' Connell asked if it would be possible for a $300 , 000 overall
budget reduction. Borup will review the budget and try to find
this amount .
Mental Health, Alchohol and Drug Abuse : Coordinator Ron Keisler,
who is also the Acting Director when Borup is absent, said 1999
and 2000 were record years for emergency detentions . The block
grant funding to H&HS has remained the same for several years .
To counteract this emphasis has been placed on increased revenues
through collections and fewer therapy days have been bought .
Kiesler said the Accounts Receivable department needs to be
closer to the front door so clients can provide insurance
information before they see a therapist . The farm money of
$45, 000 is budgeted for this item.
The Intoxicated Driver program, he was sorry to say, is booming.
Kiesler thanked the Committee for their fairness and respect .
Health and Human Services will report at the October 10 Finance
meeting.
Committee recessed to 8 : 00 a.m. , September 27 .
Wednesday, September 27 :
Meeting called to order at 8 : 00 a.m. by Chair O ' Connell . All
members and staff present .
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Bieraugel to remove all new positions
approved by Personnel Committee at this time . Carried.
Bieraugel requested Department Heads complete a survey on County
committee structure to give some ideas to Administration
Committee . From the Sheriff, she would also like specs for the
new boat, justification for new programs and equipment and a list
of cars, year and mileage. She suggested possibly delaying some
requests until 2002 .
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Dorsey said the Somerset police can request mutual aid at any
time with no repayment . The new CERTS equipment could go but
what is the County' s liability in case of a jail riot . If we
take the boat off the water, then we get criticized.
Fair Board: Fair Board representatives John Swingle, Dick
Sullwold and Greg Warner present . The request is $49, 825 which
is a 38% increase. Warner expressed appreciation for the help
from the County Board. Swingle showed the area of the land
purchased in 1998 where the Board would like to move the tractor
pull, mud bog, and truck pull events . The fair was very
successful this year, making the most money and the best weather.
The cost to move these events is $50, 500 which includes a new
road off HWY 128, a bridge, electricity installation, major
excavation and moving the track. Warner said there is a safety
issue with one road, horses, people and cars on Friday and
Saturday nights .
Krueger said we should improve the Fairgrounds as 4-H is an
important program for children. Dorsey thanked these Fair Board
members and all volunteers that make the Fair successful .
Krueger thanked Fair Board President Sullwold for his part and
noted Sullwold takes three weeks vacation to work at the Fair.
Fair dates for 2001 are July 18-21 .
Transportation Committee: Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly and
Committee Chair Richard King present . This is a $16 . 7 million
operation and the 2001 levy request is $3 , 051, 953 .
O'Connell asked if the budget could be reduced by $150, 000 .
Fedderly said the department is trying to cover wage increases
without using the levy. There is no fluff in the budget and the
only place they could possibly help is in the Surveyor budget .
Discussion on work for Towns and other Counties . Outside work
charge is for labor, cost of materials, machinery use including
gas, oil, and depreciation. The machinery fund is self-
sustaining - expense goes in and revenue goes in. Balance in
this fund is $800, 000 to $900, 000 .
Fedderly stated there are 65 union and 12 non represented
employees . There is a 10 year turnover rate for trucks . They
buy two per year. They are behind in equipment replacement due
to planning for a new Somerset Highway Shop.
The department gets $1, 000, 000 in General Transportation Aid
which is the gas tax refund.
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Discussion on increase in Surveyor costs . Fedderly advised when
the Highway Dept . took over the position, they were expected to
do usual county survey work. The Zoning Office has increased
requests because of subdivisions, plats and certified survey maps
relative to zoning and development . The Surveyor also reviews
and approves the developer' s road plans . There is no time for
regular work such as GPS and monumentation. Developers pay $500
fee for review and some do a poor job to get their money' s worth.
Fedderly said we need to give incentive to developers such as
charge per hour for review and they will do a better job.
Transportation is working with Planning, Zoning and Parks
Committee to charge developers per hour for plat review,
subdivision maps and certified survey maps .
Fedderly was asked to check with other vendors to reduce cost per
month for cell phone usage. Dan said absorbing wage increases
with no levy could be a problem if there is lots of snow. One
storm could cost $70, 000 to $100, 000 .
King commented trying to keep the mill rate the same or lower
hurts the County. He has collected taxes for 30 years and people
do not look at the County' s assessment . The County has more
people who need more services .
Register of Deeds: Kay Walsh said salaries are reduced because
of no office aid this year and she budgeted for 7 . 5 hours per day
rather than 8 . Walsh offered to reduce hours of extra time from
520 to 200 . The new docutrac and scanner system has been
implemented.
The revenue of the department covers the operating expenses .
Number of documents filed is down by 800 so far this year. The _
total should be close to last year' s . The State gets 800 of the
transfer fees . Bieraugel said WCA should be working to get more
of this fee back to the Counties .
Department on Aging: Director Sandy Gehrmann, Assistant Director
and Council on Aging Chair Rich Peterson present . The budget has
a 10 . 86% increase.
Out of a fleet of 11 vehicles, one is assigned to each dining
site. There is a paid driver for 4 days a week providing rides
around town reserved by a call a day ahead. Volunteer drivers
are used for out of town Dr. visits . Blaisdell said the
department does fund raising to purchase vehicles .
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Gehrmann reported a new site has started in Hammond with 25 to 30
people per day in attendance. The United Way Fund provided
$9, 000 for start up equipment .
Out of 15 programs administered, 3 are County - congregate meals,
service management and transportation. Total of 60, 000 meals
served per year. In the 2001 budget, 20% is county funded, 34%
state and federal grants and 23% donations . Centers raise their
own rent money and coffee money. Peterson stated $34, 000 was
raised to develop the site in Baldwin.
Circuit Court: Judges Lundell and Needham present . Lundell said
the 25% increase in the budget is due to full time salary for a
Court Commissioner and an additional $28, 000 for full time
Judicial Assistant . Needham reported misdemeanor cases have
increased from 560 in 1999 to 1025 so far in 2000 . Overall there
has been a 44% increase in cases filed.
Lundell offered to remove the new office furniture requested to
reduce the budget $6482 .
Clerk of Court: Lori Meyer Frascht and First Deputy Cheryl
Johnson present . Meyer said the Court appointed counsel is
reported separately from Other Professional Services . Bieraugel
urged that passports be done in the Clerk of Courts office . She
has a problem with not offering that service. Meyer Frascht said
other counties do not do passports. There is $20, 000 in revenue
but with the increase in court cases, the office cannot do both.
The U. S . Post Office in Hudson would offer the passport service .
Land and Water Conservation: Chair Art Jensen, Committee member
Ron Raymond and County Conservationist Bob Heise present .
Loney asked why every program has some county levy this year.
Heise said this is only for the liability insurance charged to
each account . This department is the sponsor for running money
through the program. Money allocated to the County for cost
sharing is the landowners . Only cost to the county is liability
insurance.
Heise reorganized the office and took a State funded position and
moved it to a County position to work on environmental issues at
the large dairy farms . The two interns have been in place the
last 3-4 years - one could be reimbursed and one is needed for
watershed work. For the work study person, the county pays $1 . 75
per hour. Jensen said there are six large dairies in the county
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with one more in the planning. Someone is needed to review
conditions, water quality and keep the area environmentally safe.
Raymond noted farmers are expanding and need some environmental
controls and there is a need to get legally viable fees .
Corporation Counsel Timmerman said a per head charge is not in
compliance with the present Zoning Ordinance. Farmers are
charged per lot for processing and zoning fees .
The levy request for Land and Water is $230, 652 and last year it
was $175, 596 .
UW-Extension: Office Chair Kim Reaman and Committee Chair Chris
Bethke present . Reaman said some copy expense is reimbursed by
other agencies in the Ag. Center. The Horticulture Agent is
shared by three counties . Employee travel is up because of
increased rates .
The next day Reaman reported to the Committee that $7, 000 was
included to increase the Family Living Agent to 85% time from
75% . So far the State has not matched the salary for full time
hours .
Parks: Director Joe Grant, Assistant Director Dave Larson,
County Planner Ellen Denzer, committee members Linda Luckey,
Jerry Larson and Ron Raymond and Friends of Perch Lake present .
Grant said the DNR grant of $75, 000 was not approved for Glen
Hills, Troy and Pine Lake Parks . The Stewardship Grant Phase II
was lowered from $70, 000 to $50, 000 for Perch Lake .
The Park Dedication fees were anticipated to be $45, 000 but will
be $75, 000 the end of 2000 . For 2001 these fees are expected to
be $130, 000 . The fees can' t be used to pay salaries or for
maintenance but can be used for new development and acquisition
such as playground equipment and new canoes . Raymond said this
money would be used at Glen Hills Park.
The present levy request is $607, 356 which is $1, 000 less than
last year. A new brochure for Glen Hills and another to
advertise all parks were budgeted at $14, 000 . Planning, Zoning
and Parks Committee recommended a construction manager at Perch
Lake costing $25, 000 . The consulting firm of Bonestroo is
budgeted at $16, 000 for final design of Phase II .
Grant said the Perch Lake Plan was adopted by the County Board in
1998 which was a 3 year plan to maximum funding. Total cost for
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Perch Lake is $1, 373 , 082 . The property was purchased from the
Seims in 1994 so 5 . 5 years has been invested in this project .
Phase I includes playground equipment, picnic shelter, screen
planting, trails and an entrance gate . The Highway Dept . has
delayed the road building until spring of 2001 .
Zoning: Administrator Steve Fisher and Ron Raymond present . The
budget increased 8 . 5% . Fisher said office supplies have
increased due to 1000 new lots which is up 400 from last year.
File folders are necessary to keep up with sub division and
certified survey maps . There is $460, 000 project revenue in
2000 . -
Board of Adjustment wanted both a secretarial position and a
septic system person but Fisher prefers the secretary be approved
this year. Fees will cover cost of the secretary.
Planning: Director Dave Fodroczi, Ron Raymond and Linda Luckey
present . Fodroczi said the GIS person requested would not be a
levy cost . A new laptop computer is requested to use in
presentations to groups . A new copier is needed for large format
maps . The public is charged for these maps .
Fodroczi said the Smart Growth plan offers help to Towns for
grants and planning.
A total levy request for all departments in Planning is $369, 654 .
Hazardous Waste budget has $15, 000 revenues in hand to reduce the
budget . Real Property is included in the Planning Dept . Land
Records is a non levy fund and the Land Information Plan will be
implemented here.
Committee recessed till 8 : 00 a.m. , Thursday.
September 28 : Meeting called to order at 8 : 00 a.m. by Chair
O'Connell . All members present except Ralph Swenson who was
excused. All staff present .
Maintenance: Facilities Manager Ralph Robole and Service
Technician Dave Best present . Robole indicated the budget is up
25% due to increasing maintenance on the buildings . The Ag.
Center has electrical and air flow problems . Cost estimates to
fix these problems is $47, 000 . There is $35, 000 available from
funds held back from builder. Bieraugel asked about a second
opinion from another engineer. Robole replied that would cost
almost $18, 000 .
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Discussion on new cameras for the Jail and the request to replace
39 and add 29 new cameras . Best said there is not much
difference in price between black and white and color cameras but
there is a big difference in monitors (color $586; black and
white $163) . Replacement of 39 cameras and 10 color monitors
would cost $51, 000 and 29 new cameras would be $59, 000 . Loney
suggested replacing cameras as they fail . Use the Jail Assessment
Fund in increments for replacement .
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Bieraugel to reduce the Maintenance
budget by $110, 000 and use $35, 000 from the Jail Assessment fund
for purchase and installation of 10 colored monitors and colored
hardware . Coordinate installation with Maintenance. Carried.
Krueger suggested checking with Twin City area hospitals for used
generators . He asked if enclosure of the courtyard at the Health
Center for offices was a good idea? Robole replied he didn' t
really know.
Robole said humidification of the Ag. Center needed to be done at
a cost of $5, 000 . O' Connell requested all building changes come
through the Finance Committee first .
Personnel: Director Deb Kathan said the $8, 000 in Other
Professional Services was for the labor negotiator used for
arbitration and grievances that need legal counsel .
O' Connell asked if Corporation Counsel should know what is going
on with grievances filed. Timmerman said the practice is in
disagreement with Personnel . All legal matters should go through
Corporation Counsel . Dorsey said Personnel has handled grievances
through labor negotiator Steve Weld but this practice can change
if you wish it to.
Kathan explained the employee appreciation award banquet .
Recruitment: Kathan said advertising rates have increased. It
is harder to recruit in today' s job market . The Nursing Home has
had a large turn over. The average recruitment of employees for
the county is 150 to 200 per year. Whiting suggested using
League of MN Municipalities weekly bulletin for advertising.
Computer Services: Director Tom Boron said 10 hours for a total
of $1500 of consulting fees could be removed from Other
Professional Services .
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Computer training for technicians total 25 to 30 days per year.
The Norton Anti Virus Solution protects users ' computers from
viruses especially through e-mail .
Boron said $1849 could be taken out of new equipment .
Emergency Management: Director Jack Colvard said this budget is
up 7 . 25% due to increase in salaries and office supplies . The
State pays 30 to 33% of his salary and benefits .
Emergency Communications: Director Bruce Brantner said $400
could be removed for the copy machine maintenance contract and
$3395 for the Mobile Data Unit . He commented cell phone users
cause increased calls when they notice an accident . Sometimes 10
to 12 calls come in for the same accident .
Brantner has requested two new part time dispatchers for more
coverage .
Corporation Counsel: Greg Timmerman indicated the furniture for
the Assistant ' s office could wait a year. The Legal Services
line item is for emergency help.
County Board: Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by Krueger to remove
$1, 000 to upgrade the microphone system. Carried.
Circuit Court Judges: Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by Krueger to
approve the Judicial Assistant position at $38, 851 . Carried.
Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by Dorsey to remove office furniture for
a total of $6482 . Carried.
Clerk of Court: No temporary approved.
Medical Examiner: No changes .
Administration Coordinator: Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Dorsey to
approve $20, 000 for consultant and leave this money in
Administration budget . Carried.
Supr. Horne joined the meeting.
County Clerk: Sue Nelson said the request for the lap top could
wait . She can borrow one from another office . Motion by
Krueger, 2nd Bieraugel to remove $2552 for lap top. Carried.
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Elections: Motion by Kreuger, 2nd by Bieraugel to recommend to
County Board to loan one half election machine cost of $82 , 500 to
municipalities interest free for one year period from the General
Fund. (One-half cost is $2750 per machine times 30 machines
equals $82, 500 . ) Carried.
Personnel: Requested Assistant Personnel position removed.
Krueger thinks this department is top heavy with salaries of
$160, 000 for two people. He recommends hiring three personnel
specialists rather than a Director and Assistant and the
department be under the direction of the Administrative
Coordinator.
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Bieraugel to refer to Administration
Committee to look at the entire County structure to be more cost
effective . Carried.
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by O'Connell to remove $4850 from Personnel
Program Development line item. Motion failed.
Recruitment: Motion by Kreuger, 2nd by Bieraugel to remove
$2 , 000 . Carried.
Computer Services: Motion by Dorsey, 2nd by Kreuger to reduce the
budget by $3 , 349 . Carried.
Finance: Budget increased 3 . 690 . No changes .
Assessment and Tax Roll: Treasurer Mary Jean Livermore said this
could be reduced by $2000 after an inventory of supplies was
made . Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by Krueger to reduce by $2000 .
Carried.
Treasurer: No changes .
Audit: Krueger would like the audit completed earlier in the
year. Discussion on bidding out the audit . No decision made.
Special Accounting: No changes .
District Attorney: No changes .
Victim Witness: No changes .
Corporation Counsel: Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by Krueger to
remove $3400 for new office furniture . Carried. (Note : this
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was later reinstated. ) Additional hours approved for part time
clerical .
Register of Deeds: No changes .
Zoning: Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by O' Connell to approve the new
Secretary/Receptionist position for $36, 496 . Carried.
Planning: Moiton by Bieraugel, 2nd by Dorsey to approve the
GIS/Planner position at $28, 154 . Carried.
Building Services: Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by Krueger to
increase Line Item 2240 by $13 , 074 for natural gas . Carried.
Previously $110, 000 was removed for cameras that should be
covered by Jail Assessment Fund.
Unemployment, Prior Years Expenses, Sundry Unclassified: O.K.
WESTCAP: The request for $2500 was not changed.
Sheriff: Motion by Dorsey, 2nd by Bieraugel to approve the
Investigator position costing $75, 545 . Carried. Mary Martell
reported a drug and "meth" grant has been combined and the
Sheriff believes we will get less money than last year.
Motion by Krueger to add $16, 000 for gasoline costs . Carried.
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Bieraugel to rescind $16, 000 for gas .
Carried.
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by O'Connell to reduce $125, 000 from the
total Sheriff ' s budget and to have no effect on purchase of new
boat . Tie vote . Motion failed. (This was re-addressed later. )
Emergency Communication: Part time secretary was not approved.
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by O'Connell to reduce maintenance contract
and Mobile Data Unit for a total of $3795 . Carried.
Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by O' Connell to approve two part time
dispatcher positions . Carried.
Jail: Corrections Officer was not approved. Motion by Bieraugel,
2nd by Dorsey to remove CERT equipment costing $16, 753 . Carried.
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Bieraugel to remove 3 personal computers
costing $6, 075 . Carried.
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Motion by Krueger, 2nd by O'Connell to reduce the Medical and
Dental Services by $30, 000 and use Public Health Nurse ' s charges
for nurse . Carried.
Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by Krueger to reduce jail library from _
$2500 to $500 . Bieraugel will contact County Libraries for book
donations . Carried.
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Bieraugel to reduce laundry equipment
request from $3940 to $2000 and buy used equipment . Carried.
Supr. Horne said he could provide dealer' s name for used
equipment .
Child Support: No change .
Veterans ' Service: No change, temporary employee not approved.
Municipal Library Funding: County will pay total of $466, 383 to
County Libraries in 2001 .
Fairgrounds: No changes .
Economic Development: Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Dorsey to reduce
request by $2258 and contribute the same amount as last year.
Carried.
UW-Extension: Motion by Krueger, 2nd by O' Connell to remove
$7, 000 from salary for Family Living Agent to go to 85% time.
Carried.
Vine Street Assessment: Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by O'Connell to
pay 1/3 of the $79, 071 assessment over three years . Carried.
Health and Human Services: Will attend the October Finance
meeting and try to remove $300, 000 .
Parks: Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by Krueger to remove the truck
costing $20, 000 . Carried.
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by O 'Connell to remove $130, 000 from the
$607, 356 total level . Motion to amend to remove $100, 000 .
Amendment failed. Original motion failed.
Motion by Dorsey, 2nd by Bieraugel to remove $100, 000 from Parks
budget . Motion failed.
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UNOFFICIAL RECOND
Motion by O' Connell, 2nd by Kreuger to reduce $120, 000 from Parks
budget . Motion carried.
Transportation: Assistant Administrative Supervisor not
approved. Motion by Kreuger, 2nd by O'Connell to reduce Highway
budget by $142, 723 . Carried.
County Clerk left the meeting; Corporation Counsel acted as
recording secretary.
Sheriff: Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Dorsey to reduce total budget
by $113 , 752 and keep the boat purchase in. Carried. Dorsey
voted no.
Corporation Counsel: Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Bieraugel to add
back the furniture costing $3400 . Carried.
Motion by O' Connell, 2nd by Krueger to adjourn. Meeting adjourned
at 6 : 15 p.m.
Attached is listing of budget adjustments .
Stan Krueger, Secretary.
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ACTIONS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REGARDING THE 2001 BUDGET REQUESTS
September 26,27 and 28,2000
PAGE LINE LEVY
NUMBER DEPARTMENT ITEM ITEM IMPACT
1-5 COUNTY BOARD 8130 DELETE MICROPHONE SYSTEM UPDATE in BOARD ROOM (1,000)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (5)
TOTAL REDUCTION (1,005)
6-7 CIRCUIT COURT 8130 DELETE FURNITURE FOR CHAMBERS#2 (3,517) -
8130 DELETE PROBATE FURNITURE (2,965)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (32)
TOTAL REDUCTION (6,514)
7-3 CLERK of COURT AFFIRMED PERSONNEL COMMITTEES TEMP.POSITION DENIAL (11,831)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (59)
TOTAL REDUCTION (11,890)
12-4 ADMINISTRATION 2190 REDUCE CONSULTING SERVICES FROM$40,000 TO$20,000 (20,000)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (100)
TOTAL REDUCTION (20,100)
15-6 COUNTY CLERK 8130 DELETE LAPTOP COMPUTER (2,551)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (13) -
TOTAL REDUCTION (2,564)
18-3 PERSONNEL DELETE NEW POSITION REQUEST: WAGES&FRINGE BENEFIT (28,647)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (143)
TOTAL REDUCTION (28,790)
19-2 RECRUITMENT 3210 REDUCE ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITIONS (2,000)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (10)
TOTAL REDUCTION (2,010)
22-11 COMPUTER SERVICES 2190 REDUCE CONSULTING SERVICES (1,500)
22-18 8135 REDUCE SERVER SWITCHES FROM 2 TO 1 (1,849)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (17)
TOTAL REDUCTION -=
(3,366)
28-2 TAX ROLL SUPPLIES 3190 REDUCE FROM$16,000 TO$14,000 (2,000)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (10)
TOTAL REDUCTION (2,010)
51-12 MAINTENANCE 2240 INCREASE BUDGET FOR BUILDING HEATING 13,074
51-27 8135 JAIL CAMERAS:FUND THROUGH JAIL IMPROVEMENT FUND (110,000)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (485)
TOTAL REDUCTION (97,411)
65 SHERIFF GENERAL BUDGET REDUCTION OF (113,752)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (569)
TOTAL REDUCTION (114,321)
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44-4 EMERG.COMMUNIC. DELETE NEW POSITION REQUEST: WAGES&FRINGE BENEFIT (15,423)
74-5 2490 REDUCE MAINTENANCE ON FAX,etc.FROM$500 TO$100 (400)
74-8 8130 REMOVE MOBILE DATA UNIT (3,395)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (96)
TOTAL REDUCTION (19,314)
78-3 JAIL DELETE NEW POSITION REQUEST: WAGES&FRINGE BENEFIT (56,595)
78-4 2110 REDUCE JAIL MEDICAL TO H&H/S COSTS OF$26,860 (8,883)
78-4 2110 REDUCE MEDICAL&DENTAL FROM$129,693 BY
78-6 (30,000)
78-7 3480 REDUCE LIBRARY MATERIALS FROM$2,500 BY (2,000)
8130 REDUCE FROM 4 PC's TO 1 (3 x$2,025) (6,075)
78-7 8130 DELETE C.E.R.T.EQUIPMENT (16,753)
78-7 8130 REDUCE WASHER&DRYER FROM$3,940 BY
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (1,940)
(611)
TOTAL REDUCTION (122,857)
90-3 VETERAN'S SERVICE AFFIRMED PERSONNEL COMMITTEES TEMP.POSITION DENIAL (1,304)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (7)
(1,311)
96-3 ECONOMIC DEVLPMNT. 7900 REDUCE ALLOCATION TO 2000 LEVEL (2,258)
97-18 UW EXTENSION 1110 DO NOT FUND INCREASE IN EXTENSION AGENT'S TIME
UNTIL STATE MOVES TO DO THE SAME (7,000)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (35)
TOTAL REDUCTION (7,035)
99-1 CITY of HUDSON ASSMNT. PAY THIS CARMICHAEL ROAD ASSESSMENT WHICH TOTALS
$79,071 OVER A 3 YEAR PERIOD (52,714)
I HEALTH&HUMAN SERV. GENERAL BUDGET REDUCTION OF (300,000)
PARKS AFFIRMED PERSONNEL COMMITTEES TEMP.POSITION DENIAL (2,309)
II-14 GENERAL BUDGET REDUCTION OF
II-14 PARKS OUTLAY 8110 DELETE REQUEST FOR NEW PICKUP (120,000)
(20,000)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (712)
TOTAL REDUCTION (143,021)
VI HIGHWAY DEPT. GENERAL LEVY REDUCTION OF (142,723)
(ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR DELETED)
IX LAND&WATER CONSERV. AFFIRMED PERSONNEL COMMITTEES TEMP.POSITION DENIAL (11,408)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (57)
(11,465)
TOTAL
(1,092,679)
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FINANCE BUDGET REVIEWS
September 26, 27 and 28, 2000
Official and Corrected
Meeting called to order by Chair O'Connell at 7 : 00 a.m. Members
present: Tom O'Connell, Ralph Swenson, Nancy Bieraugel, Tom
Dorsey and Stan Krueger. Staff present: Administrative
Coordinator Chuck Whiting, Finance Director Rich Loney,
Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman and County Clerk Sue Nelson
(7 :10 a.m. ) .
General Comments: With the present budgets submitted, the levy
increase was 23 .4% . The average daily population in the Jail is
dropping due to lower jail rental and Huber. Project revenues
have decreased for 2001 to $1, 162 , 000 but overtime costs are
projected to increase by $10, 000 for 2001 .
O'Connell said in order to maintain the present mill rate of
3 .58, we need to take $1 .3 million out of the budgets . He
suggested removing all new positions and addressing them during
individual budget review.
Loney suggested looking at non levy funds, such as Jail
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Assessment and Drug Fund for some projects like the jail cameras.
Loney also noted Perch Lake budget has a levy amount of $243 ,433 .
Health and Human services a $993 , 000 levy request for 2001 and
the Nursing Home $606, 382 .
Whiting said the Contingency Fund should be used for totally
unanticipated expenses, not for anticipated expenses . There is
$250, 000 in the Contingency Fund for 2001 budget at the present .
Krueger said the Administrative Coordinator' s Secretary' s salary
should be listed in Department 12 and not part of Workers ' Comp.
Motion by Swenson, 2nd by Bieraugel to take out the temporary help
positions that were denied by Personnel Committee. Carried.
Discussion on Clerk of Court not issuing passports if temporary
help is denied which was referred to Personnel Committee.
Motion by Swenson, 2nd by Bieraugel that new positions remain
unless Finance wishes to remove them after Department Heads
presentation. Roll call : Swenson-yes; Bieraugel-yes; Dorsey-yes;
O'Connell-no; Krueger-no. Carried 3 to 2 .
Public Protection: Chair Julie Speer, member Esther Wentz
present .
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Sheriff Hillstead said he, along with the County Board, has the
responsibility to provide the highest level of service to
citizens of the County. Citation totals for 1999 were 4, 869 and
7, 000 are expected this year. The Towns want more service and
more coverage.
Jail : Karen Humphrey said rental from INS in Minnesota was lost
to a US Marshal Service in MN because their jail was not full and
INS was ordered take inmates there. The State of WI boot camp
residents used to come to the County Jail for a three day to a
week stay but now only stay overnight . Other Counties are
building new jails and do not need to rent space. The Jail has
contracted for 25 female inmates that must be returned to the
State.
Humphrey said the County Jail is required to provide medical.
services . There is 42 . 5% increase in medical services partially
due to any inmate transferred must have a nurse consultation.
Swenson and Rose asked if we are losing money renting beds due to
medical costs . Humphrey said county inmates create the medical
charges; out of county inmates are reimbursed. A new Huber
officer would eliminate $12, 000 of overtime. Humphrey noted the
high turnover is due to new police science grads wanting to go on
the road. They do not want to make a career of Corrections . In
our County a person has to work in the jail before they are
eligible to go on the road.
Hillstead said the new washer and dryer are coin operated, heavy
duty and should last 15 years . Cost is $3900 . Huber people are
responsible for laundry of their clothes.
The CERT (Correctional Emergency Response Team) equipment would
be used inside the jail to extract a prisoner or stop a riot
without using lethal weapons . Cost is $16, 000 .
Bieraugel commented on $2000 budgeted for the jail library and
asked if donations could be pursued. Wentz said people who
donate books give what they don't want .
Rose indicated the present relationship of the levy and mill rate
would mean a $58 tax increase on a $200, 000 home.
District Attorney: Office Manager Jane Ebenson Moore and Victim
Witness Coordinator Ann Gustafson present . District Attorney
Eric Johnson arrived later.
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Long Term Support : Coodinator Ron Lockwood explained this
program and the various programs it covers including the
Sheltered Workshop.
The total request from Health and Human Services is $3, 933 , 989
which is a $1 million increase over last year. Borup suggested
the use of pool cars which can operate at $ . 10 a mile, 20, 000
miles per year and can keep the car 4 to 5 years.
O'Connell asked if it would be possible for a $300, 000 overall
budget reduction. Borup will review the budget and try to find
this amount .
Mental Health, Alchohol and Drug Abuse: Coordinator Ron Keisler,
who is also the Acting Director when Borup is absent, said 1999
and 2000 were record years for emergency detentions. The block
grant funding to H&HS has remained the same for several years.
To counteract this emphasis has been placed on increased revenues
through collections and fewer therapy days have been bought .
Kiesler said the Accounts Receivable department needs to be
closer to the front door so clients can provide insurance
information before they see a therapist . The farm money of
$45, 000 is budgeted for this item.
The Intoxicated Driver program, he was sorry to say, is booming.
Kiesler thanked the Committee for their fairness and respect .
Health and Human Services will report at the October 10 Finance
meeting.
Committee recessed to 8 : 00 a.m. , September 27 .
Wednesday, September 27 :
Meeting called to order at 8 : 00 a.m. by Chair O'Connell . All
members and staff present .
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Bieraugel to remove all new positions
approved by Personnel Committee at this time. Carried.
Bieraugel requested Department Heads complete a survey on County
committee structure to give some ideas to Administration
Committee. From the Sheriff, she would also like specs for the
new boat, justification for new programs and equipment and a list
of cars, year and mileage . She suggested possibly delaying some
requests until 2002 .
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Discussion on increase in Surveyor costs . Fedderly advised when
the Highway Dept . took over the position, they were expected to
do usual county survey work. The Zoning Office has increased
requests because of subdivisions, plats and certified survey maps
relative to zoning and development . The Surveyor also reviews
and approves the developer' s road plans. There is no time for
regular work such as GPS and monumentation. Developers pay $500
fee for review and some do a poor job to get their money' s worth.
Fedderly said we need to give incentive to developers such as
charge per hour for review and they will do a better job.
Transportation is working with Planning, Zoning and Parks
Committee to charge developers per hour for plat review,
subdivision maps and certified survey maps.
Fedderly was asked to check with other vendors to reduce cost per
month for cell phone usage. Dan said absorbing wage increases
with no levy could be a problem if there is lots of snow. One
storm could cost $70, 000 to $100, 000 .
King commented trying to keep the mill rate the same or lower
hurts the County. He has collected taxes for 30 years and people
do not look at the County' s assessment . The County has more
people who need more services .
Register of Deeds: Kay Walsh said salaries are reduced because
of no office aid this year and she budgeted for 7 . 5 hours per day
rather than 8 . Walsh offered to reduce hours of extra time from
520 to 200 . The new docutrac and scanner system has been -
implemented.
The revenue of the department covers the operating expenses .
Number of documents filed is down by 800 so far this year. The
total should be close to last year' s . The State gets 800 of the
transfer fees. Bieraugel said WCA should be working to get more
of this fee back to the Counties.
Department on Aging: Director Sandy Gehrmann, Assistant Director
and Council on Aging Chair Rich Peterson present . The budget has
a 10 . 86% increase.
Out of a fleet of 11 vehicles, one is assigned to each dining
site. There is a paid driver for 4 days a week providing rides
around town reserved by a call a day ahead. Volunteer drivers
are used for out of town Dr. visits. Blaisdell said the
department does fund raising to purchase vehicles .
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with one more in the planning. Someone is needed to review
conditions, water quality and keep the area environmentally safe.
Raymond noted farmers are expanding and need some environmental
controls and there is a need to get legally viable fees.
Corporation Counsel Timmerman said a per head charge is not in
compliance with the present Zoning Ordinance. Farmers are
charged per lot for processing and zoning fees .
The levy request for Land and Water is $230,652 and last year it
was $175, 596 .
UW-Extension: Office Chair Kim Reaman and Committee Chair Chris
Bethke present . Reaman said some copy expense is reimbursed by
other agencies in the Ag. Center. The Horticulture Agent is
shared by three counties. Employee travel is up because of
increased rates .
The next day Reaman reported to the Committee that $7, 000 was
included to increase the Family Living Agent to 85% time from
75%. So far the State has not matched the salary for full time
hours .
Parks: Director Joe Grant, Assistant Director Dave Larson,
County Planner Ellen Denzer, committee members Linda Luckey,
Jerry Larson and Ron Raymond and Friends of Perch Lake present .
Grant said the DNR grant of $75, 000 was not approved for Glen
Hills, Troy and Pine Lake Parks . The Stewardship Grant Phase II
was lowered from $70, 000 to $50, 000 for Perch Lake.
The Park Dedication fees were anticipated to be $45, 000 but will
be $75, 000 the end of 2000 . For 2001 these fees are expected to
be $130, 000 . The fees can' t be used to pay salaries or for
maintenance but can be used for new development and acquisition
such as playground equipment and new canoes . Raymond said this
money would be used at Glen Hills Park.
The present levy request is $607, 356 which is $1, 000 less than
last year. A new brochure for Glen Hills and another to
advertise all parks were budgeted at $14, 000 . Planning, Zoning
and Parks Committee recommended a construction manager at Perch
Lake costing $25, 000 . The consulting firm of Bonestroo is
budgeted at $16, 000 for final design of Phase II .
Grant said the Perch Lake Plan was adopted by the County Board in
1998 which was a 3 year plan to maximum funding. Total cost for
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Discussion on new cameras for the Jail and the request to replace
39 and add 29 new cameras. Best said there is not much
difference in price between black and white and color cameras but
there is a big difference in monitors (color $586; black and
white $163) . Replacement of 39 cameras and 10 color monitors
would cost $51, 000 and 29 new cameras would be $59, 000 . Loney
suggested replacing cameras as they fail . Use the Jail Assessment
Fund in increments for replacement .
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Bieraugel to reduce the Maintenance
budget by $110, 000 and use $35, 000 from the Jail Assessment fund
for purchase and installation of 10 colored monitors and colored
hardware . Coordinate installation with Maintenance . Carried.
Krueger suggested checking with Twin City area hospitals for used
generators . He asked if enclosure of the courtyard at the Health
Center for offices was a good idea? Robole replied he didn't
really know.
Robole said humidification of the Ag. Center needed to be done at
a cost of $5, 000 . O'Connell requested all building changes come
through the Finance Committee first .
Personnel: Director Deb Kathan said the $8, 000 in Other
Professional Services was for the labor negotiator used for
arbitration and grievances that need legal counsel .
O' Connell asked if Corporation Counsel should know what is going
on with grievances filed. Timmerman said the practice is in
disagreement with Personnel . All legal matters should go through
Corporation Counsel . Dorsey said Personnel has handled grievances
through labor negotiator Steve Weld but this practice can change
if you wish it to.
Kathan explained the employee appreciation award banquet .
Recruitment: Kathan said advertising rates have increased. It
is harder to recruit in today' s job market . The Nursing Home has
had a large turn over. The average recruitment of employees for
the county is 150 to 200 per year. Whiting suggested using
League of MN Municipalities weekly bulletin for advertising.
Computer Services: Director Tom Boron said 10 hours for a total
of $1500 of consulting fees could be removed from Other
Professional Services.
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Elections: Motion by Kreuger, 2nd by Bieraugel to recommend to
tion machine
County Board to loan one half elecref2
od from theGeneral
municipalities interest free for one year pe
Fund. (One-half cost is $2750 per machine times 30 machines
equals $82, 500 . ) Carried.
Personnel: Requested Assistant Personnel position removed.
Krueger thinks this department is top heavy with salaries of
le. He recommends hiring three personnel
$160, 000 for two people.
specialists rather than a Director and Assi hAdministrative
stant and e
department be under the direction of t
Coordinator.
Motion by Krueger, 2d by Bieraugel to refer to Administration
Committee to look at the entire County structure to be more cost
effective. Carried.
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by O' Connell to remove $4850 from Personnel
Program Development line item. Motion failed.
el to remove
Recruitment: Motion by Kreuger, 2 na by Bieraugel
$2 , 000 . Carried.
Computer Services: Motion by Dorsey, 2nd by Kreuger to reduce the
budget by $3, 349 . Carried.
Finance: Budget increased 3 . 69%. No changes .
Jean Liverm
Assessment and Tax Roll: Treasurer Mary liesswas this
could be reduced by $2000 after an inventory of supe
made. Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by Krueger to reduce by $2000 .
Carried.
Treasurer: No changes .
Audit: Krueger would like theaudit COMP
a dit . Nearlier odecision made .
year. Discussion on bidding out
Special Accounting: No changes .
District Attorney: No changes .
Victim Witness: No changes.
Corporation Counsel: Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by Krueger to
p Note: this
remove $3400 for new office furniture. Carried.
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Motion by Krueger, 2nd by O'Connell to reduce the Medical and
Dental Services by $30, 000 and use Public Health Nurse ' s charges
for nurse . Carried.
Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by Krueger to reduce jail library from
$2500 to $500 . Bieraugel will contact County Libraries for book
donations . Carried.
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Bieraugel to reduce laundry equipment
request from $3940 to $2000 and buy used equipment . Carried.
Supr. Horne said he could provide dealer' s name for used
equipment .
Child Support: No change.
Veterans ' Service: No change, temporary employee not approved.
Municipal Library Funding: County will pay total of $466, 383 to
County Libraries in 2001 .
Fairgrounds: No changes .
Economic Development: Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Dorsey to reduce
request by $2258 and contribute the same amount as last year.
Carried.
UW-Extension: Motion by Krueger, 2nd by O'Connell to remove
$7, 000 from salary for Family Living Agent to go to 85% time.
Carried.
Vine Street Assessment: Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by O'Connell to
pay 1/3 of the $79, 071 assessment over three years. Carried.
Health and Human Services: Will attend the October Finance
meeting and try to remove $300, 000 .
Parks: Motion by Bieraugel, 2nd by Krueger to remove the truck
costing $20, 000 . Carried.
Motion by Krueger, 2nd by O'Connell to remove $130, 000 from the
$607, 356 total level . Motion to amend to remove $100, 000 .
Amendment failed. Original motion failed.
Motion by Dorsey, 2nd by Bieraugel to remove $100,000 from Parks
budget . Motion failed.
P�
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ACTIONS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REGARDING THE 2001 BUDGET REQUESTS
September 26,27 and 28,2000
PAGE LINE LEVY
NUMBER DEPARTMENT ITEM ITEM IMPACT
1-5 COUNTY BOARD 8130 DELETE MICROPHONE SYSTEM UPDATE in BOARD ROOM (1,000)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (5)
TOTAL REDUCTION (1,005)
6-7 CIRCUIT COURT 8130 DELETE FURNITURE FOR CHAMBERS#2 (3,517)
8130 DELETE PROBATE FURNITURE (2,965)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (32)
TOTAL REDUCTION (6,514)
7-3 CLERK of COURT AFFIRMED PERSONNEL COMMITTEES TEMP.POSITION DENIAL (11,831)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (59)
TOTAL REDUCTION (11,890)
12-4 ADMINISTRATION 2190 REDUCE CONSULTING SERVICES FROM$40,000 TO$20,000 (20,000)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (100)
TOTAL REDUCTION (20,100)
15-6 COUNTY CLERK 8130 DELETE LAPTOP COMPUTER (2,551)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (13)
TOTAL REDUCTION (2,564)
18-3 PERSONNEL DELETE NEW POSITION REQUEST: WAGES&FRINGE BENEFIT (28,647)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (143)
TOTAL REDUCTION (28,790)
19-2 RECRUITMENT 3210 REDUCE ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITIONS (2,000)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (ID
TOTAL REDUCTION (2,010)
22-11 COMPUTER SERVICES 2190 REDUCE CONSULTING SERVICES (1,500)
22-18 8135 REDUCE SERVER SWITCHES FROM 2 TO 1 (1,849)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (17)
TOTAL REDUCTION (3,366)
28-2 TAX ROLL SUPPLIES 3190 REDUCE FROM$16,000 TO$14,000 (2,000)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (10)
TOTAL REDUCTION (2,010)
51-12 MAINTENANCE 2240 INCREASE BUDGET FOR BUILDING HEATING 13,074
51-27 8135 JAIL CAMERAS:FUND THROUGH JAIL IMPROVEMENT FUND (110,000)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (485)
TOTAL REDUCTION (97,411)
65 SHERIFF GENERAL BUDGET REDUCTION OF (113,752)
5180 LIABILITY INSURANCE REDUCES BY (569)
TOTAL REDUCTION (114,321)
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