PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 6:00 p.

Published November 13, 2020 at 3:01 AM

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center
1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin
Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert.
Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Roll call taken by County Clerk Susan T. Sandvick. There were 21 present, 0 absent. (Remote - Baker, Bong, Borgeson, Certa-Werner, Glazman, Long, McGillis, Raunio, Ryan.)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RESOLUTIONS
#51-20: Resolution by the Administration Committee authorizing Senior Connections to apply for Transportation Services Grant. Motion by Pomush, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.
#52-20: Resolution by the Administration Committee designating banking depositories. Motion by Jaques, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried.
#53-20: Resolution by the Administration Committee establishing health insurance premiums for 2021. Motion by Jaques, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.
#54-20: Resolution by the Administration Committee authorizing new positions/reclassifications for 2021. Motion by Bergman, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
Review of 2021 budget was presented by County Administrator Ann Doucette. Overview of Douglas County's mission, core values, priorities, and economic conditions summarized. The 2021 proposed budget reflects the following: (1) Proposed levy (based on the cap) $17,720,521 (2.84% increase from last year); (2) Equalized value increase to 5.20%, decreasing mill rate from 4.72% (2020) to 4.61% (2021); and (3) Total expenses $58,813,402; increase of 3.8%.
REVIEW OF 2021 DOUGLAS COUNTY BUDGET
County Board of Supervisors: $190,073 Total Expenses; $0 Other Revenues; $190,073 Net Cost; $190,073 Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Hendrickson, to adopt. Motion carried.
Administration: $497,765 Total Expenses; $77,465 Other Revenues; $420,300 Net Cost; $420,300 Tax Levy. Motion by Jaques, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.
Clerk of Courts: $770,683 Total Expenses; $548,100 Other Revenues; $222,583 Net Cost; $222,583 Tax Levy. Motion by Hendrickson, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.
Circuit Court I: $68,817 Total Expenses; $0 Other Revenues; $68,817 Net Cost; $68,817 Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.
Circuit Court II: $89,429 Total Expenses; $0 Other Revenues; $89,429 Net Cost; $89,429 Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried.
Court Commissioner: $235,081 Total Expenses; $89,000 Other Revenues; $146,081 Net Cost; $146,081 Tax Levy. Motion by Hendrickson, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.
District Attorney: $428,622 Total Expenses; $64,000 Other Revenues; $364,622 Net Cost; $364,622 Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried.
Corporation Counsel: $351,557 Total Expenses; $259,000 Other Revenues; $92,557 Net Cost; $92,557 Tax Levy. Motion by Bergman, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion carried.
Register of Deeds: $318,431 Total Expenses; $351,125 Other Revenues; ($32,694) Net Cost; ($32,694) Tax Levy. Motion by Jaques, second Hendrickson, to adopt. Motion carried.
Land Conservation: $255,723 Total Expenses; $203,997 Other Revenues; $51,726 Net Cost; $51,726 Tax Levy. Motion by Hendrickson, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.
Zoning and Land Information: $610,137 Total Expenses; $217,015 Other Revenues; $393,122 Net Cost; $393,122 Tax Levy. Motion by Bergman, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion carried.
County Clerk: $342,044 Total Expenses; $102,427 Other Revenues; $239,617 Net Cost; $239,617 Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Leino, to adopt. Motion carried.
County Treasurer: $302,789 Total Expenses; $76,717 Other Revenues; $226,072 Net Cost; $226,072 Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.
Sheriff-Patrol Division: $4,838,071 Total Expenses; $510,494 Other Revenues; $4,327,577 Net Cost; $4,327,577 Tax Levy. Motion by Jaques, second McGillis, to adopt. Motion carried.
Sheriff-Jail Division: $5,358,300 Total Expenses; $1,142,022 Other Revenues; $4,241,278 Net Cost; $4,241,278 Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.
Finance: $654,009 Total Expenses; $279,206 Other Revenues; $374,803 Net Cost; $374,803 Tax Levy. Motion by Baker, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.
Recycling: $140,931 Total Expenses; $56,000 Other Revenues; $84,931 Net Cost; $84,931 Tax Levy. Motion by Hendrickson, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion carried.
Veterans Service Office: $246,678 Total Expenses; $17,000 Other Revenues; $229,678 Net Cost; $229,678 Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.
Extension: $142,244 Total Expenses; $8,500 Other Revenues; $133,744 Net Cost; $133,744 Tax Levy. Motion by Hendrickson, second Raunio, to adopt. Motion carried.
Emergency Management: $515,733 Total Expenses; $218,500 Other Revenues; $297,233 Net Cost; $297,233 Tax Levy. Motion by Hendrickson, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.
Communications Center: $1,182,208 Total Expenses; $23,000 Other Revenues; $1,159,208 Net Cost; $1,159,208 Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.
Medical Examiner: $143,122 Total Expenses; $30,050 Other Revenues; $113,072 Net Cost; $113,072 Tax Levy. Motion by Jaques, second Leino, to adopt. Motion carried.
Buildings and Grounds: $597,961 Total Expenses; $334,500 Other Revenues; $263,461 Net Cost; $263,461 Tax Levy. Motion by Baker, second Hendrickson, to adopt. Motion carried.
Probate: $220,981 Total Expenses; $82,000 Other Revenues; $138,981 Net Cost; $138,981 Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.
Surveyor: $220,981 Total Expenses; $38,580 Other Revenues; $182,401 Net Cost; $182,401 Tax Levy. Motion by Bergman, second Hendrickson, to adopt. Motion carried.
Land and Development: $209,000 Total Expenses; $115,451 Other Revenues; $93,549 Net Cost; $0 Tax Levy. Motion by Allen, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.
Non-Departmental Taxes: ($55,838) Total Expenses; $115,000 Other Revenues; ($170,838) Net Cost; ($170,838) Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.
Human Services: $13,918,955 Total Expenses; $9,643,811 Other Revenues; $4,275,144 Net Cost; $4,275,144 Tax Levy. Motion by Hendrickson, second Certa-Werner, to adopt. Motion carried.
Health: $797,764 Total Expenses; $265,234 Other Revenues; $532,530 Net Cost: $532,530 Tax Levy. Motion by Jaques, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.
Child Support: $1,019,857 Total Expenses; $790,000 Other Revenues; $229,857 Net Cost; $200,000 Tax Levy. Motion by Borgeson, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion carried.
Aging Resources: $653,838 Total Expenses; $447,292 Other Revenues; $206,546 Net Cost; $206,546 Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.
Forestry: $2,555,748 Total Expenses; $2,555,748 Other Revenues; $0 Net Cost; $0 Tax Levy. Motion by Glazman, second Moen, to adopt. Motion carried.
Highway: $9,025,243 Total Expenses; $5,929,405 Other Revenues; $3,095,838 Net Cost; $3,044,459 Tax Levy. Motion by Baker, second Borgeson, to adopt. Motion carried.
Central Supply: $88,930 Total Expenses; $88,930 Other Revenues; $0 Net Cost; $0 Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Hendrickson, to adopt. Motion carried.
Workers' Compensation: $310,000 Total Expenses; $310,000 Other Revenues; $0 Net Cost; $0 Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.
Information Services: $965,200 Total Expenses; $965,200 Other Revenues; $0 Net Cost; $0 Tax Levy. Motion by Hendrickson, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.
Health Insurance: $5,687,000 Total Expenses; $5,687,000 Other Revenues; $0 Net Cost; $0 Tax Levy. Motion by Jaques, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.
Land Records: $236,513 Total Expenses; $156,713 Other Revenues; $79,800 Net Cost; $79,800 Tax Levy. Motion by Bergman, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.
Debt Service: $4,653,822 Total Expenses; $243,115 Other Revenues; $4,410,707 Net Cost; $4,410,707 Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Hendrickson, to adopt. Motion carried.
Direct Tax Relief (Including Sales Tax): Total Expenses Zero; $8,876,500 Other Revenues; ($8,876,500) Net Cost; ($8,876,500) Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.
2021 BUDGET RESOLUTIONS
#55-20: Resolution by the Administration Committee recommending the sum of $459,187.00 be levied for the purpose of paying special charges. Motion by Jaques, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried.
#56-20: Resolution by the Administration Committee recommending the sum of $17,720,521.00 be levied for the purpose of paying general property taxes. Motion by Hendrickson, second Bergman, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 21 Yes, 0 No.
#57-20: Resolution by the Administration Committee recommending the sum of $58,813,402.00 be budgeted for the operation of all county departments for 2021. Motion by Luostari, second Hendrickson, to adopt. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Allen, second Pomush, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:49 p.m. Next regularly scheduled meeting - Thursday, November 19, 2020.
Submitted by,
Susan T. Sandvick
Douglas County Clerk
(Nov. 13, 2020) WNAXLP 2865362