Called to Order: Chairman Ed Peterson called the Land Committee meeting to order. Members present were Ed Peterson, Phil Lindeman and Larry Main. Others in attendance were County Administrator Candace Fitzgerald, Burnett County Treasurer Joanne Pahl, Matt Taylor of Cedar Corporation, Joe Walsh, Mike Parrish and Pat Coyne representing North Memorial Medical Center and Burnett County Financial Manager Lynn Miller. Matt Taylor led a discussion regarding the history and disposition of the Hedlund property that Burnett County is acquiring through the tax deed process. Cedar Corporation is managing activities covered by a DNR grant that the county was awarded in 2004 for cleanup of the site that was formerly operated as a gas station. The work includes demolition of the building, asbestos abatement associated with the demolition, abandoned container removal and disposal, and petroleum product storage tank removal and disposal. Mr. Taylor indicated that the original grant was in the amount of $ 15,250.00 and a subsequent application was made to the DNR for $ 2,000.00 to cover any additional expenses that might be incurred. He also informed the committee that approximately 15 years ago, contamination cleanup of the site was begun. Mr. Taylor stated that if the county elected to complete that project and the cost reached $100,000.00, the county's obligation would be approximately $ 4,400.00. Chairman Peterson recommended getting the above groundwork completed and negotiating with the DNR to discover the minimum level of cleanup necessary to meet requirements and bring the project to closure. Larry Main made the motion to take the tax deed to the Hedlund property and to negotiate with the DNR. Phil Lindeman seconded the motion. Mr. Lindeman then amended the motion. The motion was made to take the tax deed to the Hedlund property, negotiate with the DNR with a timetable to bring the project to closure. Motion carried.

Meeting Adjourned: Chairman Ed Peterson adjourned the Land Committee meeting.

Called to Order: Chairman Larry Main called the Finance Committee meeting to order.

Approval of Minutes: Ed Peterson made the motion to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2005 meeting as presented. Phil Lindeman seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Closed Session: Phil Lindeman made the motion to proceed in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85 (e) and (i) to discuss ambulance service for Burnett County. Ed Peterson seconded the motion. Motion carried on a roll call vote.

Larry Main Yes
Ed Peterson Yes
Phil Lindeman Yes

Motion to Reconvene in Open Session: Phil Lindeman made the motion to reconvene in open session. Ed Peterson seconded the motion. Phil Lindeman made the motion to give Option Number Two (combining the Frederic Criticare Ambulance into the Burnett County operation and shifting existing EMT full time employees to cover Danbury and Grantsburg) the go ahead. Ed Peterson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

County Board Room Microphone/Speaker System: Gary Faught presented a video demonstration of the Telcor audio system proposed for use in the County Board room. Discussion was held regarding options and issues. The committee inquired about the availability and terms of an extended warranty for the equipment. Chairman Larry Main recommended that the purchase be an item in the 2006 Budget. Ed Peterson made the motion to approve the purchase as a 2006 Budget item. Phil Lindeman seconded the motion. Motion carried.

LWCD Truck Replacement: Dave Ferris furnished the committee with the purchase price of a new Dodge Dakota pickup truck to replace the 2002 Ford Ranger that he is currently driving. The vehicle has approximately 50,000 miles on it and has required a major transmission repair. Replacement of the truck was not an approved expenditure in the 2005 budget. The committee was in agreement to finish the year with the current truck and examine replacing it at budget time. In addition, it was suggested that full size pickup trucks be a consideration.

Request to Write Off Delinquent Accounts: Bev Lund, of the Sheriff's Department, appeared before the committee to request writing off uncollectible accounts that she has charged individuals for paper service. Those being billed are not able to be located or unresponsive to requests for payment and the cost of collection is almost what is owed. The total of these accounts is $ 302.75. Phil Lindeman made the motion to approve the request as presented. Ed Peterson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Request to Purchase Jail Security Equipment: Jail Administrator Terry Nesvold asked the committee for approval to purchase a new guard check system that is currently being used by Portage, Jackson and Polk counties. He stated that it provides more current accountability of jail processes. Ed Peterson made the motion to approve the purchase. Phil Lindeman seconded the motion. Motion carried. It was requested to use funds from the jail officer supply line item. Phil Lindeman made the motion to charge the purchase to the jail capital equipment line item (05-101-16-52710-811-000) and transfer the necessary funds from the officer supply line item (05-101-16-52710-347-000). Larry Main seconded the motion. Motion carried.

April 2005 Law Enforcement Report: Chief Deputy Don Taylor presented the April report on Sheriff's Department statistics. Jail Administrator Terry Nesvold reported that the video conferencing system has been used in two cases involving inmates at Mendota and one at Winnebago. It has also been used for a child support issue with Washburn County. The total savings realized was reported to be $ 3,461.00. The committee asked about sentencing and any proactive measures that have been taken in regard to follow-up with inmates after their release. The jail administrator stated that he has been looking into community service projects for inmates who do not have jobs and who would qualify for this type of release. He also stated that work is being done on policies and procedures for the jail.

Closed Session: Phil Lindeman made the motion to proceed in closed session to discuss employee compensation pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85 (c) and (e). Ed Peterson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Open Session: Phil Lindeman made the motion to proceed in open session. Ed Peterson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Approval of Vouchers: Phil Lindeman made the motion to approve the vouchers as presented. Ed Peterson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Meeting Adjourned: The meeting was unanimously adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynn Miller
Financial Manager